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.123 – Post Decpte-Con Catch Up – A Review of Comic-Con News 2026 – Tangential Giants Podcast

Kareem finally reconnects with Ken and Pat after missing their Comic‑Con panel, and the guys waste no time recapping how their talk on the downfall of billionaires in comics somehow turned into a crowd‑pleaser. Pat insists they were profound. Ken insists they were unhinged. Both are probably right.From there, the conversation swerves into the tall grass. The trio tries to figure out why Transformers actually transform, whether “Decepticons” is a name that should have been retired decades ago, and how to stitch G.I. Joe, Transformers, and the Fast and the Furious into one cinematic universe without breaking the laws of physics or taste.It is exactly the kind of episode where a simple Comic‑Con debrief becomes a dissertation on toy‑based geopolitics, automotive theology, and franchise chaos theory.Settle in. It gets weird fast.#TangentialGiants #ComicCon #Transformers #GIJoe #FastAndFurious #NerdCulture #PopCulturePodcast #GeekTalk #ComicBookLore #MovieUniverses #PodcastLife #FandomTalk #ToyLore #FranchiseChaos