The Ringer-Verse ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ + the State of Marvel Animation | Mint Edition
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Jan 31, 2025 The hosts dive into the premiere of the new animated Spider-Man series, exploring its themes of high school and social struggles. They humorously critique the show's theme music and share nostalgic childhood memories. The conversation flows into a lively discussion about Marvel's animation evolution, highlighting upcoming projects like 'Eyes of Wakanda' and 'Marvel Zombies.' Additionally, they tackle the implications of 'wokeness' in modern storytelling while maintaining a playful banter throughout.
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Zuckerberg's Portrayal
- Steve Ahlman and Jomi Adeniran discuss Mark Zuckerberg's portrayal in 'The Social Network'.
- They find the film's portrayal more likable than Zuckerberg's real-life persona.
Initial Impressions of Animation
- Jomi Adeniran initially wasn't impressed by the animation style of "My Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man", expecting worse.
- He now finds the show's visuals passable, exceeding his low expectations.
Uncle Ben's Pre-Murdered Status
- The show presents a pre-deceased Uncle Ben, changing the classic Spider-Man origin story.
- This removes the "great power, great responsibility" core tied to Uncle Ben's death.