Tangential Giants Podcast

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Join hosts Kareem, Ken, and Pat each week, bi-weekly or whenever there is an episode to be had. We're looking to traverse comics, pop culture, current events, movies, tv shows, and even other podcasts while attempting not to go off on too many tangents. Our goal is to examine the annoyingly nuanced grey matter in-between-the-lines in serialized episodes, so sit back, pick a pod and try to stay focused.

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S3 EP.20: It's a work-wife thing – Reviewing relationships in comics 30.08.2023 50:06

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) spend some time reviewing some of the most legendary relationships in comics. Tangents include using climate change to thwart protest, pro-choice vs. Fake news, the Inhumans practicing Mormonism, and more.

S3 EP.19: There are worst things to spend your money on – Reviewing our reading lists and games 07.08.2023 1:03:40

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) spend some time reviewing their latest reading lists, movies, and games being consumed. Tangents include The Avatar franchise vs. The Purge, Hollywood giving Russell Crowe a time out, horses drop kicking their owners and more.

S3 EP.18: He's Batman without the condoms – A Review of Superheroes and their vices 12.07.2023 44:11

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) take a break from the Fast franchise to review superheroes and their vices. Tangents include, potential Lois Lane rebounds, the X-Men and intoxication, jackets vs. capes, and more.

S3 EP.16: The return of the Cabal – A Review of The Fast Franchise pt.6 14.06.2023 58:35

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) are joined by guests Tim (@timpura59) to start their review of the unimaginatively titled Fast and Furious 6. Tangents the confusing world of Thor’s and their wives, poorly executed plot twists, jet-setting deadbeat dads, and more.

S3 EP.15: "Casting the X-Men movie was my 9-11". A review of Wizard's 1995 predictions 07.06.2023 1:32:04

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) review Wizard's 1995 casting predictions for a big budget X-Men movie. Tangents include mid-series success ruining show finales, pandering for only Fans, the problem of portraying African royalty in the 90s, a Delroy Lindo minute, and more.

S3 EP.14: Torreto T's – A Review of The Fast Franchise pt.5 20.05.2023 47:55

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) are joined by guests Kasey (@kaseydrolow) to conclude their review of Fast and Furious and Fast Five. Tangents Torreto collectables, the Brazilian Batcave, code switching DEA agent, and more.

S3 EP.13: Hapa hates Letty – A Review of The Fast Franchise pt.4 08.05.2023 49:59

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) are joined by guests Kasey (@kaseydrolow) to continue their review of Fast and Furious and Fast Five. Tangents include throwing dirt on Letty’s name, 3rd person foreshadowing, ripping off Another 48 Hours, and more.

S3 EP.12: It’s not much of a movie, but it’s a hell of a ride – A Review of The Fast Franchise pt.3 27.04.2023 53:16

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) are joined by guests Kasey (@kaseydrolow) to review the next three installments in the Fast and Furious franchise that include Tokyo Drift, Fast and Furious, and Fast Five. Tangents include exploring the Lin/Hahn extended universe, Vin Diesel’s directorial debut, calculating punches, and more. Topics include: Justin Lin’s problematic “pro feminism” choices Tokyo Dri...

S3 EP.11: Introducing the X-Men & Delroy Lindo – A Review of the Dark Web Comic Series pt.2 18.04.2023 1:03:51

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) jump from reviewing the recent Dark Web Comic crossover mini-series from Marvel to examining entry points for the X-Men into the MCU. Tangents include creating an X-MenCU, the meaning of expendable, and the introduction of a Delroy Lindo focused podcast.

S3 EP.10: Sinister Wong and the Dark Web – A Review of the Dark Web Comic Series pt.1 07.04.2023 46:13

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) review the recent Dark Web Comic crossover mini-series from Marvel. Tangents include casting new Marvel villains with shady TV & Film characters, quitting comics, too many Green Lanterns and too few planets, and more.

S3 EP.9: Revenge of the forgotten – A Review of The Fast Franchise pt.2 24.03.2023 57:48

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) are joined by guests Cole (roguejedi23) as they wrap up their review of the first two movies of the Fast and Furious franchise. Tangents include exploring if sequels are planned or happenstance, forming The Sinister 6 with forgotten franchise villains, pitching a Saved by The Bell Fast movie, and more.

S3 EP.8: Spotting Cops a Quarter Mile at a Time – A Review of The Fast Franchise 16.03.2023 51:30

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) are joined by guests Cole (roguejedi23) as they review the first two movies of the Fast and Furious franchise. Tangents include the difference between homage and rip off, can you run a business off street racing profits, fight for your food sandwich shops, and more.

S3 EP.7: Draining the Swamp Thing – A Review of DCU’s Gods and Monsters lineup pt.3 04.03.2023 54:20

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) are joined by guests Kurosh (kujoprime) as they conclude their review of James Gunn’s DCU’s announcement. Tangents include figuring out what happened to black superman, Amanda Waller becoming the new Jack Bauer, a Better Call Gold series pitch, and more.

S3 EP.6: A disdain for the general audience – A Review of DCU’s Gods and Monsters lineup pt.2 23.02.2023 52:11

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) are joined by guests Kurosh (kujoprime) as they continue to review James Gunn’s unveiling of DCU’s next reboot. Tangents include a Wonder Woman-less Themyscira, the Ted Lasso Lantern, the forgotten black Booster Gold, and more.

S3 EP.5: Completely different and legally distinct – A Review of DCU's Gods and Monsters lineup 12.02.2023 48:17

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) are joined by guests Kurosh (kujoprime) as they review James Gunn's unveiling of DCU's next reboot. Tangents include Ezra Miller secretly being the reverse flash, stinger scenes leading to zombie food, a better Green Lantern pitch, and more.

S3 EP.4: Preemptive Counter Attacks – A Review of BP2 Wakanda Forever pt.2 04.02.2023 1:27:13

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) are joined by guests JPG and Dixon as they conclude their review of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever. Tangents include diplomatic posturing, forming a Claw of panthers, black superheroes, and black Twitter, and more.

S3 EP.3: Flying trash can suits – A Review of BP2 Wakanda Forever pt.2 27.01.2023 52:55

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) are joined by guests JPG and Dixon as they continue their review of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever. Tangents include punishment for telepaths, ugly version 1 mech suits, Superman vs Kakarot, and more.

S3 EP.2: Give us Vibrainum – A Review of BP2 Wakanda Forever 21.01.2023 52:55

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat), are joined by guests JPG and Dixon as they review a few Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever. Tangents include determining diplomacy vs. threats, how useless baseball is, phrasing grief, and more.

S3 EP.1: Excited. Horny. Monkeys. – A Review of 2022 Topics 04.01.2023 46:32

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat), review a few outstanding topics from 2022. Tangents include avoiding the NFT pyramid scheme, figuring out what the hell is going on with DC, Disney being 10% less hated, and more.

S2 EP.25: Horror movies are fun again – A Review of Horror Films pt.2 21.12.2022 44:45

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat), conclude their review of their favorite Horror/Halloween themed films. Tangents include The Craft being a rite of passage, unfounded fentanyl fears, Chad Michael Murry's film career, and more.

S2 EP.24: Cheap house equals dead body – A Review of Horror Films pt.1 06.12.2022 33:09

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat), review a collection of their favorite Horror/Halloween themed films. Tangents include combating rising house prices with murders, Cinnabon workers in hell, black rappers in the Halloween franchise, and more.

S2 EP.23: The new meta is a body possession – A Review of the Child’s Play franchise pt.3 24.11.2022 53:45

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat), are joined by web tech dude, podcaster, and filmmaker Ray Hom to conclude their review of the Child’s Play franchise. Tangents include Chucky and the Fast and Furious universes colliding, using body possession to make a meta point, and more.

S2 EP.22: Is there a doll heaven or hell? – A Review of the Child’s Play franchise pt.2 28.10.2022 45:32

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat), are joined by web tech dude, podcaster, and filmmaker Ray Hom to continue reviewing the Child’s Play franchise. Tangents include creating a supernatural enforcement division, Chucky in the world of gaming, the cost of animatronics, and more.

S2 EP.21: Just some a**hole in a box – A Review of the Child’s Play franchise 13.10.2022 44:38

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat), are joined by web tech dude, podcaster, and filmmaker Ray Hom to review the Child’s Play franchise leading up to Season 2 of Chucky. Tangents include killers doing their own “wet work,” recycling leads to death, dolls as a protected class among police, and more.

S2 EP.20: This is Why You Guys are Wrong – A Review of our Ghostbusters: Afterlife Review 07.10.2022 1:18:47

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat), come together to let Ken rant about our previous review of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Tangents include an examination of the 13 Ghosts classes, multiverse conspiracy theories, deadbeat dads, and more.