The Taste Buds review X-Men '97's Professor X adventure, plus the eighth chapter of Neogenic Nightmare on Spider-Man: The Animated Series!
On this episode of the Superhero Show Show, Mike and Ryan discuss the X-Men animated series, the possibility of a Punisher and Kraven team-up, and speculate on which old school cartoon will get a reboot. They dive into the themes of love and sacrifice in the X-Men episode, as well as the political dynamics of the Shi'ar Empire.
The hosts share their favorite moments, including Chuck's declaration to return to the X-Men and his sassy bite of an apple. In this part of the conversation, Ryan and Mike discuss various topics related to the X-Men animated series and other 90s cartoons. They talk about the characters and their abilities, as well as the themes and storylines in the shows. They also mention the possibility of gritty reboots for other 90s cartoons like Darkwing Duck, Recess, and Pirates of Dark Water.
In this final part of the conversation, Mike and Ryan discuss various moments and scenes from the episode. They talk about ESU, the Empire State University, and its basketball team. They also mention the college news reporting on a missing student and the unrealistic portrayal of college news in the show. They discuss Punisher's fugue state and his desire to take a break. They joke about Microchip doing decal work and Aunt May's boomer energy. They also mention Craven's arrival in New York and his disdain for the city. They talk about Man-Spider's memories and his interactions with Flash Thompson. They discuss the confrontation between Punisher and Craven and Calypso's intervention. They mention the excessive number of buildings shown in the transition scenes and the use of the van's voice-activated features. They also highlight the moments of Man-Spider's recognition of people and the conversation between Calypso and Punisher. Finally, they discuss the references to the World Trade Center bombing and share their awards for the episode.
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