S4 EP.16: To me, my tax write-offs – A Review of the X-Men ’97 Animated Series pt.5

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) are joined by Kurosh Jozavi (@kujoprime). They wrap up their review of the return of the X-Men animated series, X-Men ’97. They discuss plot-drafting a Wolverine and Hulk TV series. They argue in favor of mind wipes. They mention Captain America’s graveyard of shields. There is more to discuss.

Show Notes

Episode 6: “Lifedeath – Part 2”

In the aftermath of the Genosha tragedy, the X-Men are left to pick up the pieces. This episode dives deep into the emotional turmoil of our heroes. Rogue grapples with the devastating loss of Gambit. As she battles her grief, Rogue’s struggle is palpable, making for some truly heart-wrenching moments. Meanwhile, Storm embarks on a quest to regain her powers. This quest leads to a climactic showdown. You will be left on the edge of your seat. And just when you think things can’t get more intense, Professor Xavier returns dramatically from the brink of death. He owes this to the advanced medical technology of the Shi’ar Empire.¹. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, packed with action, drama, and a sprinkle of hope.

Episode 7: “Bright Eyes”

The fallout from the Genosha attack continues to ripple through the X-Men team. Rogue’s grief over Gambit’s death is still raw, and her struggle to move forward is both poignant and powerful. As the team mourns their losses, they must also face new threats. Enter Bastion, a formidable new villain with a sinister plan that could spell doom for mutants everywhere. With Mister Sinister pulling the strings, the X-Men are in for a tough battle. Cyclops steps up to lead the team, providing aid to Genosha and rallying the X-Men for the challenges ahead ². This episode is a masterclass in balancing emotional depth with high-stakes action, setting the stage for an epic season finale.

EP.121 – Catching Bullets With His Teeth – A Review of The State of Martial Arts Films pt.1 – Tangential Giants Podcast

This week on Tangential Giants, Kareem, Ken, Patrick, and guest JPG attempt the impossible: giving a straight, disciplined breakdown of the state of martial arts films today. Naturally, it goes off the rails immediately.Kareem and JPG revive their long‑running feud over who the real host of Tangential Giants is, Ken tries to keep the peace like a weary kung‑fu mentor who never asked for this, and Patrick wonders aloud how Superman ever got talked into snapping necks in the first place.From the elegance of classic martial arts choreography to the modern trend of turning every fight scene into a small‑arms convention, the crew eventually lands on Roadhouse and its staggering devotion to gunfire. They try to talk technique and philosophy, but Roadhouse keeps showing up like an uninvited bar brawler.If you like martial arts cinema, chaotic detours, and the kind of debates that only get louder when no one is winning, this episode is your dojo.#tangentialgiants #martialartsmovies #actioncinema #roadhouse #superman #moviepodcast #filmtalk #popculturepodcast #JPGvsKareem