Cyclops is Waiting for Me - An X-Men: The Animated Series Weekly Recap

While CIWFM sadly didn't get the cameo we were hoping for to join us in this episode, X-Men: TAS has about 50 mutant cameos here with some epic debuts along with the return of Magneto. Of course, it all devolves into a conversation about why Gambit can't be trusted for space travel because of who he wants to sleep with but the episode also shows the continued escalation of dangers to mutants and a very untrusting human world they are possibly able to free themselves from.

Cyclops is Waiting for Me is our weekly podcast series where we are going back and watching EVERY-SINGLE-EPISODE of the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series in their original intended script order building up to the release of X-Men 97’, coming to Disney Plus.

"Cyclops is Waiting for Me" Theme written and performed by Ron Wasserman (ASCAP) and Rod Kim (ASCAP)

All our links: https://linktr.ee/cyclopsiwfmpod

Originally an episode that wasn't even supposed to exist but thankfully does because it gave us the chance to crossover with Shawn DePasquale of the Oh Mr. Sheffield podcast and Bunny Ears fame. Omega Red is brought back under the supervision of the American government to help decomission a sunken Soviet submarine off the coast of Hawaii. He won't do it without the help of his old foe Wolverine and the woman who froze him in ice, Storm. Hilarity ensues. 

Cyclops is Waiting for Me is our weekly podcast series where we are going back and watching EVERY-SINGLE-EPISODE of the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series in their original intended script order building up to the release of X-Men 97’, coming to Disney Plus.

"Cyclops is Waiting for Me" Theme written and performed by Ron Wasserman (ASCAP) and Rod Kim (ASCAP)

All our links: https://linktr.ee/cyclopsiwfmpod

The Juggernaut has been doing it wrong for years, and this episode proves it. He is so hell bent on trying to destroy his brother Professor X instead of being a ladies man and picking literal tables with woman at the bar like he is Andre the Giant and this episode shows us what could have been. When someone else activates the ruby of Cyttorak, Cain Marko loses his power and nearly his life during a failed attempt at taking out his stepbrother, Charles Xavier.

"Cyclops is Waiting for Me" Theme written and performed by Ron Wasserman (ASCAP) and Rod Kim (ASCAP)

All our links: https://linktr.ee/cyclopsiwfmpod

This episode is the epitome of why one should never get back with their ex. But, when they say they changed, in this case Rogue's ex Cody means it. This episode covers the emotional impact of an unresolved relationship for our favorite southern belle as well as introduces a Saturday morning family friendly version of the Brood. Plus toss in some body horror to boot!

Cyclops is Waiting for Me is our weekly podcast series where we are going back and watching EVERY-SINGLE-EPISODE of the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series in their original intended script order building up to the release of X-Men 97’, coming to Disney Plus.

"Cyclops is Waiting for Me" Theme written and performed by Ron Wasserman (ASCAP) and Rod Kim (ASCAP)

All our links: https://linktr.ee/cyclopsiwfmpod

Even though he is our namesake, we can't deny how easy it is to make jokes at Cyclops' expense. His interpersonal skills could be improved. He is a goody-two-shoes. He is ready to fight his own team at the drop of a dime. But we have to put a little bit of blame on his dad, Corsair of the Starjammers. This episode lets us see the parallels between the two and also gives some insight in to their shared trauma which has haunted them both since they parted ways over a decade ago. But still, neither seems to ask where baby brother Alex is...

Cyclops is Waiting for Me is our weekly podcast series where we are going back and watching EVERY-SINGLE-EPISODE of the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series in their original intended script order building up to the release of X-Men 97’, coming to Disney Plus.

"Cyclops is Waiting for Me" Theme written and performed by Ron Wasserman (ASCAP) and Rod Kim (ASCAP)

All our links: https://linktr.ee/cyclopsiwfmpod

Wrapping up 9 episodes of the Phoenix Saga, The Fate of the Phoenix takes us for a ride that, while diverting from the original source material somewhat, still gives us a satisfying conclusion to X-Men story royalty. Rod and JC do a deep dive into the emotional rollercoaster as members of the team (except Jubilee) explore the moral dilemma of Jean's life and freedom compared to the fate of billions. Are the Shi'ar right? Is trial by combat even a fair solution? What southern euphemism can Rogue throw out at the most awkward moment? 

Cyclops is Waiting for Me is our weekly podcast series where we are going back and watching EVERY-SINGLE-EPISODE of the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series in their original intended script order building up to the release of X-Men 97’, coming to Disney Plus.

"Cyclops is Waiting for Me" Theme written and performed by Ron Wasserman (ASCAP) and Rod Kim (ASCAP)

All our links: https://linktr.ee/cyclopsiwfmpod

In one of the darkest moments for the X-Men, they are forced with the possibility they have completely lost Jean for a second time. This time though, instead of fearing her death, they must be prepared to stop her as the power of the Dark Phoenix has fully taken hold and they face the power of an immortal godlike entity. JC and Rod reflect on this story and how it helped define their memories the Dark Phoenix character and story for decades.

Cyclops is Waiting for Me is our weekly podcast series where we are going back and watching EVERY-SINGLE-EPISODE of the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series in their original intended script order building up to the release of X-Men 97’, coming to Disney Plus.

"Cyclops is Waiting for Me" Theme written and performed by Ron Wasserman (ASCAP) and Rod Kim (ASCAP)

All our links: https://linktr.ee/cyclopsiwfmpod

Diving deeper into the plot of the Hellfi-... we mean "Inner Circle", this episode explores the deception and dark desires of the Phoenix alongside the pomp and circumstance of the 18th century secret society secretly helmed by mutants and a bumbling cyborg. Definitely one of the most action filled episodes of the Dark Phoenix saga, we also get some amazing references to the original source material in one of the top episodes of season 3.

Cyclops is Waiting for Me is our weekly podcast series where we are going back and watching EVERY-SINGLE-EPISODE of the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series in their original intended script order building up to the release of X-Men 97’, coming to Disney Plus.

"Cyclops is Waiting for Me" Theme written and performed by Ron Wasserman (ASCAP) and Rod Kim (ASCAP)

All our links: https://linktr.ee/cyclopsiwfmpod

In our first of four epic episodes covering The Dark Phoenix saga, Dazzled brings Jean Grey briefly back to the team before being targeted by the Inner Circle, best known in the comics as the Hellfire Club. Doing an amazing job of taking the massive story from over a dozen issues and transforming it to only 88 minutes, the X-Men: TAS crew kick off one of the most iconic stories here with Dazzled in a way that may only be second to the original comic source material. 

Cyclops is Waiting for Me is our weekly podcast series where we are going back and watching EVERY-SINGLE-EPISODE of the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series in their original intended script order building up to the release of X-Men 97’, coming to Disney Plus.

"Cyclops is Waiting for Me" Theme written and performed by Ron Wasserman (ASCAP) and Rod Kim (ASCAP)

All our links: https://linktr.ee/cyclopsiwfmpod

What happens when you destabilize a foreign nation and just leave without helping set up new infrastructure? A green Pteranodon man with hypnotic abilities teams up with a rooster witch who worship an angry rock god. Obviously. No, we aren't joking. That is what happens to the Savage Land in this two part episode where everyone's favorite maybe-sorta-mutant Sauron gives the X-Men a reason to come back and see Ka-Zar and Zabu  because he just HAD to kidnap storm.

Also, recorded before the finale of Ms. Marvel... Rod was actually right. 

Cyclops is Waiting for Me is our weekly podcast series where we are going back and watching EVERY-SINGLE-EPISODE of the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series in their original intended script order building up to the release of X-Men 97’, coming to Disney Plus.

"Cyclops is Waiting for Me" Theme written and performed by Ron Wasserman (ASCAP) and Rod Kim (ASCAP)

All our links: https://linktr.ee/cyclopsiwfmpod