Category Archives: Batman Series

E102 – The New Batman Adventures Conclusion

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Several kids discuss the many faces of Batman, and in a way they’re all correct.

We take a final trip down the dark streets of Gotham City. Meanwhile, Michael attempts to explain his appreciation for the episode “Legends of the Dark Knight”, Peter expresses his distaste for a perhaps too appropriately named villain, and both hosts discuss the darker side of Batman.

Also included: the secret owner of Chuck E. Cheese, the disposability of plant monsters, and the heights of genetic engineering.

Sailor Moon S: The Movie will release on September 23rd

E101 – The New Batman Adventures Part 1

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Batman’s back again, with a slightly new design and a bit more angst.

Batman occasionally joins forces with his former partner Nightwing as the ever-growing Bat-Family fights for the streets of Gotham. Meanwhile, Michael celebrates a stupid victory, Peter finds a Mr. Freeze episode he doesn’t like, and both hosts agree that Scarecrow’s new design is awesome.

Also included: Mullet appreciation, hairstyle pet peeves, anticipation for the real DCAU crossovers to begin

The New Batman Adventures Conclusion will release October 9th

E99 – Batman TAS Conclusion

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It’s Gotham. A guy comes in with a costume and a gimmick, you give them your money.

Batgirl makes her return in an episode where Batman barely shows up at all. Meanwhile, Michael appreciates the treatment of Harley Quinn in a breakout episode, Peter nearly has a heart attack at the mention of a hated cartoon character, and both hosts reflect on this series as a whole.

Also included: Joker’s attempt at reformation, the chilling parallels between Jaleel White and Mary Louise Dahl, expanding the Batman universe with the inclusion of Jonah Hex.

100th Episode Special: Akira will release on September 11th

E98 – Batman TAS Part 6

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Crime continues running rampant in Gotham City, and only one man can stop it. Well, one man and maybe his ward.

Batman and Robin swing around the city, fighting crime and also occasionally the Joker. Meanwhile, Michael recognizes a distinctly normal shot from the show, Peter makes comparisons between the show and Tim Burton’s Batman films, and both hosts reveal their ignorance of comics.

Also included: Bane’s contract, Robocop 2 (maybe), the unfortunate fate of those who betray Rupert Thorne.

Batman TAS Conclusion will release on August 28th

E55 – Batman The Animated Series Conclusion

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Batman’s… a ROBOT!?

Ro-Batman discovers his true identity as we finish the first broadcast season of Batman The Animated Series. Meanwhile, Michael surprises himself by liking a potentially terrible episode, Peter plugs Heart of Ice, and both hosts discuss Harley Quinn.

Also included: behind the scenes with Batman, Harley Quinn’s response to catcalling, an ice pun

Next episode: G-Saviour

[NOTE: at 28:50, we have a brief discussion about abuse narratives as they relate to Harley Quinn and Joker in the episode “Harley and Ivy”. It is also marked as a chapter, “Abuse Narratives re: Harley Quinn and Joker”. If you may find this content distressing, please skip ahead to 32:24, or the chapter labelled “Thoughts Overall”. Thank you for listening.]

E54 – Batman The Animated Series Part 4

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Batman fights a werewolf. No, it isn’t a direct-to-DVD bootleg, this actually happens.

While Penguin enjoys some opera, Michael talks up some weird visuals in a Riddler episode, Peter is tired of Man-Bat, and both hosts discuss the dark end of Clayface.

Also included: Penguin’s All That, bootleg Martian Manhunter, Killer Croc’s boasting

Next week: Batman TAS S2E25-S3E09

E53 – Batman The Animated Series Part 3

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Batman withholds information from Robin, in the name of protecting him. Surely, this won’t lead to trouble down the road…

Meanwhile, Michael talks about his thoughts on Justice League, Peter feels corporate villains getting away with everything is a little too real, and both hosts try to figure out what went wrong with “Cat Scratch Fever”.

Also included: Batman’s no-kill policy, our villain alter-egos, Bruce Wayne in high school

Next episode: Batman The Animated Series S2E12 – E24

E52 – Batman The Animated Series Part 2

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Batman’s rogue’s gallery continues to grow as we get two fantastic origin stories.

The Caped Crusader has his work cut out for him cleaning up the streets of Gotham. Meanwhile, Michael takes a moment to discuss the sympathetic nature of villains in this show, Peter confesses that he would wear the Batman & Robin Mr. Freeze costume, and both hosts highlight some unorthodox episodes.

Also included: Which pro wrestler would make a good Batman villain, the best line of the series (so far), Peter ragging on Killer Croc

Next week: Batman TAS S1E27/28, S2E01-S2E11

E51 – Batman The Animated Series Part 1

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Crazy to think we could have a Batman show that doesn’t start with an origin story, isn’t it? How are we supposed to know how he became Batman?

Supervillains wreak havoc on Gotham City, and only one man can stop them. Meanwhile, Michael reveals some less-than-informed old opinions about Batman TAS, Peter questions Penguin’s effectiveness, and both hosts remember what it’s like to look forward to watching a show.

Also included: Bat-steed, a discussion about Urkel, Batman & Kids

Next week: Batman TAS episodes 14-26