The guys (Kareem, Ken, Pat) are joined by guest BMO Jr. to review kick of the On The DL series which will cover the life work of Delroy Lindo. They start off with the 90’s hit, Romeo Must Die, and tangents include the NFL’s nefarious land grab deals, hiring incompetent bodyguards, throwing nepo babies out of windows, and more.

Show Notes

In this episode of Tangential Giants, we’re not just serving up the usual chaos — oh no, we’ve brought in reinforcements! Special guest Bruce Molock Jr. joins us for an unforgettable deep dive into the cinematic world of Romeo Must Die and the powerhouse that is Delroy Lindo.

We kick things off by tracing Lindo’s illustrious journey from Shakespearean theater to the silver screen, where he’s captivated us all with his gravitas and sheer coolness. From Malcolm X to Crooklyn, Delroy Lindo has done it all—and we’ll tell you why he’s the epitome of acting greatness. (No spoilers, but there may be an impromptu tangent about Lindo’s unmatched ability to wear a fedora convincingly.)

But buckle up, folks, because things get hilariously wild when we dive into the movie:
🏈 The NFL’s ridiculous (and shady?) land-grabbing schemes. Trust us, Isaak O’Day is basically Jerry Jones with a better poker face.

🛡️ The world’s most incompetent bodyguards—seriously, how do these guys have jobs?

🪦 The untimely demise of nepo babies. Let’s just say nepotism means nothing when you’re in the middle of a kung fu crime war.

And with Brue Molock in the mix, you know we’ve got fresh insights, unfiltered laughs, and a few spicy hot takes you didn’t see coming. Who knew someone could analyze fight choreography and roast plot holes at the same time? Bravo, Brue, bravo. 👏

So grab your headphones, hit play, and join us for an action-packed, laugh-out-loud celebration of Delroy Lindo, Romeo Must Die, and the sheer absurdity of it all.

Like, comment, subscribe, and—most importantly—enjoy the ride. ✌️

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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