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"Operation Rebirth," X-Men Evolution May 04, 2021

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Through a total coincidence, the episode of X-Men Evolution we're reviewing this week is all about stolen super soldier serum, supremacists, and Captain America. We just finished watching The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (check out our Patreon for a bonus ep about it), so we're really feeling the deja vu. The X-Men Evolution take on the story, titled "Operation Rebirth," includes all the same political themes but it's much sillier and a lot gayer. We always shipped Logan and Steve Rogers, but now we know X-Men Evolution does, too. Next week's episode: The HeX Factor Visit our STORE: teespring.com/stores/the-mutant-ages E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via patreon.com/themutantages. Thanks!

"Walk on the Wild Side," X-Men Evolution Apr 27, 2021

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This one's for the ladies ... and anyone else who needs a lesson in early 2000s-era feminism. "Walk on the Wild Side" is a famous episode of X-Men Evolution because it's all about the X-gals teaming up and fighting crime together, no boys allowed. Its portrayal of feminism is pretty basic, tracking with the time period in which it came out. What's really important here is how gay this episode is. Bayville Sirens? More like Sapphic Sirens! Next week's episode: Operation Rebirth Visit our STORE: teespring.com/stores/the-mutant-ages E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via patreon.com/themutantages. Thanks!

"Retreat," X-Men Evolution Apr 20, 2021

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In this episode of X-Men Evolution, Beast takes the X-kids on a field trip to the California Redwoods, and Maddy and Ryan wish they could go along too. This episode looks a lot like Disney's Tarzan (1999), so get ready for a lot of singing and an unexpected amount of clapping. We also talk about environmentalism, the beauty of the natural world, and Beast learning to love his natural queer self. This episode has surprisingly sad moments and it's ultimately very sweet. Character spotlight: Rahne Sinclair, a.k.a. Wolfsbane Next week's episode: "Walk on the Wild Side," X-Men Evolution Visit our STORE: teespring.com/stores/the-mutant-ages E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via patreon.com/themutantages. Thanks!

Listener Mail, April 2021 Apr 13, 2021

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It's time to open up the mailbag! On this week's listener feedback episode, Ryan and Maddy answer questions about our least favorite X-Men comic book runs, whether mutants are a decent metaphor for disability, which five mutant powers we'd pick for ourselves, and so much more. Then, in the latest installment of The Mutant Ages: The Comic Book, Cloaky makes his big debut. In this episode, we also refer to this video of Brazilian fans acting out the X-Men Evolution opening -- which you should watch, if you haven't: https://www.reddit.com/r/xmen/comments/l9x76r/i_would_watch_this_movie/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 Next week's episode: "Retreat," X-Men Evolution Visit our STORE: teespring.com/stores/the-mutant-ages E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via patreon.com/themutantages. Thanks!

"Shadow Dance," X-Men Evolution Mar 30, 2021

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At Bayville High School, the Sadie Hawkins dance is coming up, and all of a sudden, Scott Summers is in high demand with the ladies. "Shadow Dance" is all about teen drama and romance, especially when it comes to Kurt, who is still in the mutant closet but wants to get a lot closer to a cute girl in his math class named Amanda. This episode is cute as heck. X-Men Spotlight: Amanda Sefton Next week's episode: We're taking a week off, but after that, we'll be back with some listener feedback. Write in! Visit our STORE: teespring.com/stores/the-mutant-ages E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via patreon.com/themutantages. Thanks!

"Mindbender," X-Men Evolution Mar 23, 2021

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If you're afraid of clowns, don't watch the X-Men Evolution episode "Mindbender" (but feel free to enjoy our recap). The show introduces the hypnotic villain Mesmero, who uses his powers to take over Jean's mind and get her to steal a bunch of jewelry for him. Soon, he also takes over the minds of several other X-Men and takes them on epic heists to steal more stuff. Unfortunately, Mesmero does all of that so he can start the process of awakening Apocalypse, but this episode is pretty fun anyway. X-Men Spotlight: Mesmero Visit our STORE: teespring.com/stores/the-mutant-ages E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via patreon.com/themutantages. Thanks!

Wandavision (2021) Mar 16, 2021

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Maddy, Ryan, and Todd do a spoiler-laden rundown of the first season of Wandavision. Was Wanda the hero, or just the protagonist? Which comic book stories inspired the various threads of Wandavision? Which television show or MCU film will snag that copy of the Darkhold next? Why couldn't media critics just be normal about this show? And is "Agatha All Along" going to be stuck in our heads forever? Join us for this two-hour romp through those answering those questions. Next week's episode: "Mindbender," X-Men Evolution Visit our STORE: teespring.com/stores/the-mutant-ages E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via patreon.com/themutantages. Thanks! SHOW NOTES: MTV's segment on X-Men Apocalypse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rFyHJ1pSyg Jimmy Fallon's "FallonVision" segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqzaAgD7jTw

"On Angel's Wings," X-Men Evolution Mar 09, 2021

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Uh... Merry Christmas? It's March, but X-Men Evolution's holiday special episode is next on the list, so here we are reviewing "On Angel's Wings." Queer metaphors abound in this melancholy story about Warren Worthington's self-hatred. Xavier and Magneto fight over who gets to welcome Warren to the mutant lifestyle. Also, Nightcrawler and Iceman kiss under the mistletoe. For real! X-Men Spotlight: Angel/Archangel, a.k.a. Warren Worthington III Visit our STORE: teespring.com/stores/the-mutant-ages E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via patreon.com/themutantages. Thanks!

"Joyride," X-Men Evolution Mar 02, 2021

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In "Joyride," Lance joins up with the X-Men because he has a crush on Kitty, but he gets a lot more than he bargained for. Scott takes on the Xavier role in this episode by being a total hard-ass, and meanwhile, the New Mutants prove themselves to be total troublemakers who frame Lance for their shenanigans. Also, Maddy and Ryan share a lot of stories about times when they got in trouble as teenagers. Maddy left all of it in during the edit because it's pretty funny. Next week's episode: "On Angel's Wings," X-Men Evolution Visit our STORE: teespring.com/stores/the-mutant-ages E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via patreon.com/themutantages. Thanks!

"African Storm," X-Men Evolution Feb 23, 2021

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This episode of X-Men Evolution is called "African Storm," which means we didn't have high expectations for it, and that was the right call. Finally we get a Storm spotlight episode, but it's about a mysterious African tribe trying to kidnap her, brainwash her, and use her powers. Somehow, Xavier manages to co-opt the situation to convince Ororo that they should kick Evan out of the X-Mansion. Is it possible that Xavier was behind this entire charade? Maddy and Ryan have some theories... Next week's episode: "Joyride," X-Men Evolution Visit our STORE: teespring.com/stores/the-mutant-ages E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via patreon.com/themutantages. Thanks!

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