S4 EP.24 – The Cochiloco Extended Universe– A review of Aliens v. Predator pt.1

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) start covering the spin-off universe of Aliens and Predator with Alien v. Predator: Requiem. Tangents include street-racing alien gangs, shooting movies in the dark, the Crazy Pig Extended Universe, and more.

Show Notes

Podcast Review: Tangentially Alien If you’re in the market for a podcast that promises to review “Alien v. Predator: Requiem” but delivers a whirlwind tour of unrelated yet hilarious topics, look no further. T

he hosts kick off with their thoughts on “Alien v. Predator: Requiem,” but quickly detour into an elaborate theory connecting the Alien franchise to the Fast and Furious movies. Imagine Ellen Ripley teaming up with Dom Toretto to drift through space, outrunning Xenomorphs in rocket-powered muscle cars.

Ridiculous? Absolutely. Entertaining? Without a doubt.

Next, they embark on a passionate rant about why directors insist on shooting movies so dark that you need night-vision goggles just to follow the plot. According to them, there’s a secret cabal of filmmakers who believe true cinema should look like it’s being viewed through a pair of Ray-Bans at midnight. They even suggest that movie theaters start handing out flashlights and magnifying glasses along with the popcorn.

Just when you think it couldn’t get any more off-track, they pivot to a spirited discussion about how John Ortiz—yes, that John Ortiz—could single-handedly save Universal’s movie library. Their argument? His sheer charisma and versatility could breathe new life into any franchise, from resurrecting dud sequels to transforming the most mundane scripts into Oscar-worthy performances. More importantly, he connects to Universal’s most famed properties and Miami Vice.

It’s an argument so outlandish; you can’t help but nod along in amused agreement. In summary, this podcast is a delightful mess of movie commentary, wild tangents, and unfiltered humor.

If you enjoy reviews that meander more than your uncle’s bedtime stories after a few beers, this one’s for you. Just don’t expect to actually learn much about “Alien v. Predator: Requiem.” But hey, who needs coherent reviews when you’ve got theories about Vin Diesel fighting Xenomorphs?

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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