S4 EP.22 – Chestbursting with happiness – A review of the Alien franchise pt.1

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) dive into the dark and confusing world of the Alien franchise. Tangents include what constitutes an Android, criminal politicians in Gotham, capitalism being more dangerous than aliens, and more.

Show Notes

🎙️ Podcast Episode: Chestbursting with Happiness —A Dive into the Alien & Aliens Films

Episode Description: In today’s thrilling episode, our hosts delve into the iconic Alien and Aliens films. First, they tackle the question: What actually defines an Android in the Alien universe? Expect a deep dive into the nuances of artificial intelligence, free will, and what it means to be almost human or 20 minutes of rambling about how the Terminator is different from a person with prosthetics.

Next, they confront the head-scratcher that is Alien vs. Predator. Why mixing these two franchises was like putting pineapple on pizza—a polarizing and confusing mistake. Spoiler: it doesn’t always hit the spot.

Our hosts then expose the murky depths of capitalism that led to the proliferation of xenomorphs against humanity. We’ll explore how corporate greed, resource exploitation, and power imbalances brought these terrifying creatures closer to Earth.

Lastly, we’ll compare the original Alien to its sequel, Aliens. The former’s claustrophobic, nerve-wracking horror stands in stark contrast to the latter’s action-packed, adrenaline-fueled terror. Claustrophobic isolation or military combat—how do they stack up in terms of inducing pure, unadulterated fear?

🎧 Grab your flamethrowers and motion trackers; this episode is a deep space ride you won’t want to miss.

#alien #moviereview #predator

Super Woke or Super Broke – Tangential Giants Podcast

The Giants are back, and this week, Kareem, Ken, and Pat have dragged their long‑suffering friend Tim into the studio for an episode that immediately veers off the rails and never once apologizes for it.First up: Greg Cipes. Yes, that Greg Cipes. The crew dives into the swirling storm of his latest controversy, unpacking the spectacle, the fandom reactions, and the eternal question: why do celebrity statements always feel like they were drafted during a juice cleanse.Then the conversation takes a hard left turn into the Ouroboros of Terminator robots, a philosophical deep dive into what happens when killer machines start time‑looping themselves into existential burnout. Is Skynet okay. Should someone check on it. Does a T‑800 dream of electric therapy bills.And because no episode is complete without roasting a beloved icon, the Giants revisit Superman’s rookie mistakes, the early days when the world’s greatest hero was still figuring out how not to yeet cars into orbit or accidentally demolish small businesses while stopping purse snatchers.If you enjoy pop‑culture chaos, sci‑fi spirals, and four grown adults trying to out‑tangent each other, this episode is your new comfort noise.#tangentialgiants #podcastchaos #GregCipes #popculturedebate #TerminatorLore #SciFiNerds #TimeLoopTalk #SkynetSpirals #SupermanFails #RookieSupes #NerdCulture #geektalkph #comedypodcast #popculturepodcast #KareemKenPatTim