Tangential Giants Podcast

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.

  1. Jun 2

    EP.122 - Wait, You Know Kung Fu Too? - A Review of The State of Martial Arts Films pt.2

    Kareem, Ken, Pat, and returning chaos agent JPG dive into the second half of their martial arts saga, tracing how the genre went from the clean, wide‑shot choreography of the 80s and 90s to the hyper‑edited, camera‑trick chaos that took over in the 2000s. They unpack how The Matrix rewired Hollywood’s brain, how 9‑11 reshaped action aesthetics, and how Jackie Chan’s beautifully reckless stunt work got replaced by gunkata, tactical reloads, and enough quick cuts to make a film editor sweat. Along the way, the crew debates whether modern action is evolution or just caffeine with a budget. If you enjoy martial arts history, pop culture detours, and a guest who refuses to stay on topic, this episode delivers. #tangentialgiants #martialartsmovies #actioncinema #Gunkata #jackiechan #thematrix #filmpodcast #popculturepodcast #moviediscussions

    1h 12m

  2. Apr 28

    EP.121 - Catching Bullets With His Teeth - A Review of The State of Martial Arts Films pt.1

    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

    55 min

  3. Apr 7

    EP.120 - Jimmy Olsen's Manosphere Problem - A Review of James Gunn's Superman pt.4

    The Tangential Giants return to finally wrap up their review of James Gunn’s Superman, and somehow, the last stretch of the movie gives them even more chaos to chew on. Kareem, Ken, Pat, and guest Tim dive straight into Jimmy Olsen’s full-blown Manosphere spiral, because apparently, even in the DCU, no one is safe from a podcast algorithm gone rogue. From there, the crew takes a hard look at the new Kents, who are depicted as so financially underwater that even Smallville’s cows are probably judging them. Then comes Lex Luthor’s army of Musk-like minions, a collection of tech bros who look like they’d unionize only to demand more stock options in exchange for less dignity.And of course, the episode wouldn’t be complete without discussing this new foul-mouthed Supergirl, who arrives like a cosmic warning label and immediately starts cussing out anyone within a five-mile radius. The Giants try to make sense of it all, but naturally end up wandering into philosophical detours, comic book lore debates, and at least one argument about whether Jimmy Olsen needs therapy or a firmware update. If you enjoy superhero analysis mixed with unhinged tangents, this is the perfect finale to the Superman review saga. #tangentialgiants #superman #jamesgunn #supergirl #jimmyolsen #LexLuthor #dcu #dcuniverse #supermanmovie #comicbookmovies #nerdpodcast #popculturepodcast #dccomics #moviediscussions #superherotalk #podcastlife #dcfans

    54 min

  4. Feb 13

    Shawarma vs Falafel vs Vaccines - A Review of James Gunn's Superman pt.2

    The Tangential Giants are back with Part 2 of their deep dive into James Gunn’s Superman, and this round Kareem, Ken, and Pat have dragged Tim into the fray. He claims he’s here for analysis, but really he’s here for moral support and to witness whatever this movie is doing in its first twenty minutes.The crew breaks down everything from the Lois and Clark argument that feels ripped straight from a couples therapy session to Superman throwing hands with a kaiju before breakfast. They also unpack the emotional rollercoaster of watching Clark repair a Kryptonian VHS love letter from his parents, because apparently Krypton had Blockbuster.Naturally, the tangents spiral.The team debates which Mediterranean dish officially separates MCU fans from DCU loyalists. They explore the hazards of rookie superheroism and why some heroes should probably start with a learner’s permit. Then they wander into a surprisingly scientific discussion about Big Dick Energy and how it occasionally overrides attractiveness, logic, and the known laws of the universe.If you enjoy chaotic analysis, passionate nonsense, and four grown adults arguing about whether Superman should own a Blu‑ray player, this episode is your new comfort food. Grab your gyro or shawarma depending on your cinematic allegiance, and settle in for another heroic descent into tangents.#tangentialgiants #superman #jamesgunn #dcuniverse #dcuniverse #supermanmovie #dccomics #comicbookmovies #nerdpodcast #SuperheroTalk #moviebreakdown #loisandclark #kaijufights #krypton #podcastepisode #geekculture #popculturepodcast #dcfans #SupermanAnalysis #moviediscussions

    42 min

  5. Jan 21

    Super Woke or Super Broke - A Review of James Gunn's Superman pt.1

    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

    40 min

  6. Jan 18

    EP.116 - When Winking Makes you Blind - Brainstorming Ideas for Comic-Con pt.2

    Kareem, Ken, and Pat crack open their old Comic‑Con brainstorming notes and immediately remember why last year’s planning session required snacks, caffeine, and possibly a licensed therapist. What starts as a simple recap turns into a full‑blown archaeological dig through abandoned ideas, questionable pitches, and the kind of creative spirals only this trio can produce.Naturally, the tangents hit hard.The guys revisit the era when publishers tried to make models headlining comic books a thingm, a bold experiment that aged about as well as milk in a Florida summer. Then they detour into the equally cursed world of singers‑turned‑superheroes, including the unforgettable Nightcat, whose brief comic career remains a cautionary tale for anyone who has ever said “What if we gave this pop star a secret identity?”And because no Tangential Giants episode is complete without something truly unhinged, the crew dives into the global phenomenon of Batboy Photoshop, the bizarre, inexplicable, and somehow culturally immortal creature who refuses to leave the internet’s collective imagination.If you enjoy nostalgia, nonsense, and three grown adults trying to justify ideas they absolutely should not have written down, this episode is your happy place.#tangentialgiants #comiccon #ComicConBrainstorming #popculturepodcast #geekculture #nightcat #batboys #comicshistory #WeirdComics #MediaFails #NostalgiaNerds #podcasthumor #creativechaos #comicbookculture #FandomTalk

    43 min

  7. 11/24/2025

    CAPES, CHOAS, AND COLLECTIBLES - Reviwing content for our 2025 Comic-Con panel

    Tangential Giants gear up for their July 2025 Comic-Con panel with a mix of sharp insights and chaotic detours. Expect candid talk on how the comics industry still struggles with writing full female characters, irreverent tangents about X-rated Golden Girls t-shirts, and the kind of catchy jingles that once sold knockoff Transformers toys. Equal parts Comic-Con preview, pop culture critique, and toy nostalgia, this episode proves that the tangents are the real headline.#comiccon #comicbookculture #comicbookpodcast #butterflyeffect #chaostheory #goldengirls #toyculture #podcastlife #nerdculture

    26 min

  8. 09/07/2025

    Anti Hero Group Therapy Session - A Review of Thunderbolts pt.3

    The Thunderbolt saga comes to a close… or does it? In the third and final installment of their review, Kareem, Ken, and Pat are joined by guest Mayday to dissect Marvel’s most emotionally unstable movie — and, true to form, they take more detours than a multiverse GPS.This episode of Tangential Giants dives into the MCU’s parenting crisis (seriously, who’s raising these kids?), the surprising power of therapy over explosions, and the narrative spaghetti that is Captain Marvel’s storyline. If you came for a clean review, sorry — the guys are too busy comparing trauma arcs and debating whether punching someone in the soul counts as character development.What’s inside this cinematic rollercoaster:• Thunderbolt’s final act: redemption or just vibes?• MCU parenting: accountability optional• Mental health vs. physical mayhem: who wins?• Captain Marvel’s plot: held together by duct tape and hope• Mayday’s spicy takes and fan theories that might actually make senseSubscribe for weekly episodes where pop culture analysis meets off-the-rails commentary. It’s smart, it’s messy, and it’s exactly what your group chat wishes it sounded like.#TangentialGiants #ThunderboltReview #MCUParenting #CaptainMarvelChaos #MarvelPodcast #FilmTherapy #PopCultureBreakdown #MaydayGuestSpot #MCUHotTakes

    1h 11m
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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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  • Creator
    Tangential Giants Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Explicit
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