The Mutant Ages

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Episode 14 - "The Final Decision," X-Men: The Animated Series Oct 03, 2017

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Maddy and Ryan have just wrapped up watching the first season of X-Men: The Animated Series, and they'd like to remind you that Magneto was right... among other things. Magneto has captured Senator Kelly and the X-Men try to intervene, but before they can do that, the Sentinels rush in to capture Senator Kelly themselves. Now that humans and mutants have a common enemy in these big plastic robots, they're able to put aside their bigotry. Is that realistic, even as a metaphor? Maddy and Ryan have some doubts, but nonetheless, they delve into this analogy and many others that have unfolded over the course of the season. They also review their favorite and least favorite characters so far, the episodes that should be skipped, and read some excellent mail from listeners about trans narratives in the X-Men and more! X-Men Spotlight: Master Mold Next week: THE FIRST X-MEN MOVIE! Watch along with us, won't you? E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella

Episode 13 - "Days of Future Past Part 2," X-Men: The Animated Series Sep 12, 2017

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Ryan and Maddy check out the second half of X-Men: The Animated Series' adaptation of Days of Future Past, and it's a lot stronger than Part 1. This episode smooths over the rough edges of Bishop and Wolverine's future together, plus it solidifies the threesome between Bishop, Wolverine and Gambit. And by "solidifies," we mean, "it's not canon, but come on. Just watch that poker scene!" Anyway, this episode manages to juggle its many plot-lines and characters with ease. The only part we don't like is the Blob. We talked about his portrayal in Pryde of the X-Men, and we don't like it here either. X-Men Spotlight: Senator Kelly E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella

Episode 12 - "Days of Future Past Part 1," X-Men: The Animated Series Aug 29, 2017

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This week, Maddy and Ryan watch Part 1 of X-Men: The Animated Series' adaptation of Days of Future Past, and we get amped up about Wolverine's butt. Even more than usual. You know who else is amped about Wolverine's butt? Bishop! According to us. The X-Men: TAS adaptation of Days of Future Past moves fast and takes some shortcuts through comic book canon. In this episode, Bishop acts like a total jerk and makes a bunch of impulsive mistakes, but is that really so different from his comic book incarnation? Ryan says no. Maddy ends up agreeing, but at the end of the episode, she still makes the case that Bishop has potential as a character and deserves more. More of Wolverine's butt! But also better-written stories, and maybe even one of those Netflix shows or something. X-Men Spotlight: Bishop Next week: The assassination... of the 90s!!!! E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella

Episode 11 - "Come the Apocalypse," X-Men: The Animated Series Aug 15, 2017

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The "Come the Apocalypse" episode of X-Men: The Animated Series can't possibly be canon. For starters, none of the X-Men remember Archangel, which contradicts future episodes. Meanwhile, Rogue and Mystique don't recognize one another, either. In spite of this episode's plot holes and multiple confusing fight scenes, Ryan and Maddy enjoyed it a lot... because they were laughing at it, not with it. If you want to see an episode of X-Men: TAS that deals with serious political themes, circle back to the episode previous to this one. "Come the Apocalypse" is just plain goofy. X-Men Spotlight: Apocalypse E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella

Episode 10 - "The Cure," X-Men: The Animated Series Jul 25, 2017

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Maddy and Ryan delve into "The Cure," a metaphor-heavy episode of X-Men: The Animated Series that makes it crystal clear how mutant powers serve as a metaphor for being gay. In this episode, we meet Warren Worthington III, a closeted mutant who's super-rich and funding a "cure" for his mutation. The inventors of the alleged "cure" are Mystique and Apocalypse, though, and you just can't trust those two with anything! Meanwhile, Rogue wants the cure for herself, even though Gambit would be happy to risk a kiss with her. Ryan brings out all his best Rogue impressions in the process. X-Men Spotlight: Mystique E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella And don't forget... WARREN'S GONE.

Episode 9 - "The Unstoppable Juggernaut," X-Men: The Animated Series Jul 11, 2017

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This week on Maddy and Ryan's X-Men: The Animated Series rewatch, we meet Colossus, from Russia! You know he's from Russia because he just can't stop telling us that. We also meet the Juggernaut, who is the actual focus of this episode, not that we want him to be. Wolverine and Jubilee become besties with a killer sense of teamwork, but aside from that, this episode is a real snooze. Let us recap it for you (with jokes) so that you don't have to watch it yourself, hm? Spotlight X-Men: Colossus E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at TheMutantAges, MIDImyers and RyanPagella

Episode 8 - "Slave Island," X-Men: The Animated Series Jun 20, 2017

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Maddy and Ryan discuss "Slave Island," in which our X-Men: The Animated Series heroine Jubilee puts up with the worst vacation ever, thanks to Gambit. Storm also gets plenty of moments to shine in this episode, and she even gets a cute scene with her girlfriend Rogue. (According to the writers of the show, they're not canonically dating, but they're TOTALLY dating.) This episode also introduces us to Cable, everyone's favorite bisexual time traveler. Maddy gets on a soapbox about the fact that Marvel won't just let Cable and Deadpool date, so strap in for that. Spotlight X-Men: Cable E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com Find Maddy and Ryan on Twitter at MIDImyers and RyanPagella

Episode 7 - "Cold Vengeance," X-Men: The Animated Series Jun 06, 2017

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They can't all be winners. "Cold Vengeance" is the first X-Men: The Animated Series episode that Ryan and Maddy would recommend you skip watching. Unless you're hankering to see Wolverine play the white savior role while Sabretooth monologues at a glacier. But, hey, why not save yourself the trouble and let us recap the episode for you instead? Spotlight X-Men: Wolverine E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com Find Maddy and Ryan on Twitter at MIDImyers and RyanPagella

Episode 6 - "Captive Hearts," X-Men: The Animated Series May 23, 2017

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Finally, Storm gets to be in charge of the X-Men's new mission in "Captive Hearts." But first, she'll have to endure Professor X being a huge jerk to her about her PTSD, to Maddy and Ryan's chagrin. Is Professor X ever going to stop treating the X-Men like crap? Seriously, it's like he can't even hear us shouting at him through the screen! Anyway, this episode is all about the Morlocks, an "unsightly" band of mutants living in the New York City subway tunnels. They're led by the nefarious and predatory Callisto, who kidnaps Cyclops and tries to make him her sex slave. This is a kids' show, somehow. Spotlight X-Men: Callisto E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com Find Maddy and Ryan on Twitter @MIDImyers and @RyanPagella

Episode 5 - "Deadly Reunions," X-Men: The Animated Series May 09, 2017

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Professor X is a jerk. Ryan and Maddy keep telling you that, but in this episode, it's really astounding how much of a jerk he is! We've reached X-Men: The Animated Series' fourth episode, "Deadly Reunions," in which two pairs of boyfriends get reunited: Xavier and Magneto, plus Wolverine and Sabretooth. Except there's one little problem with shipping Sabretooth and Wolverine: it might be incest, depending on varying comic book canons. Oof. Anyway, we'll tell you all about it on this week's THE MUTANT AGES! Spotlight X-Men: Sabretooth E-mail us your feedback at themutantages@gmail.com Find Maddy and Ryan on Twitter @ MIDIMyers & ryanpagella

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