Above and Batman Beyond

(Patrons: Enjoy early access to this and all future pods) Superman has finally arrived, and Eli joins Ben to talk both spoilers and non-spoilers for James Gunn's new Superman movie. David Corenswet stars as Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan is Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult is Lex Luthor, with James Gunn both writing and directing.

(Patrons: Enjoy 3 days early access to this and all future pods) The summer of Superman continues with our Superman: The Animated Series commentary tracks. This week is the 1997 STAS/BTAS 3-part animated movie: "Batman Superman: World's Finest." Joining Ben is Spenser from the DC Animation with Spenser and Friends pod series. Today's commentary pod is just one of many for STAS. In fact, our Patreon Exclusive commentary is already posted for another team-up episode with BTAS Batman, "Knight Time." Then, the rest of S1 STAS commentaries are EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon.

Somehow, it's 20 years since “Batman Begins.” Ben welcomes first time guest, filmmaker and fellow DC nerd, Stew. We share memories of seeing ‘Begins' 2 decades ago, what it's like watching it now, and comparisons to the 20 years of live action Batman we've gotten since.

Kicking off the Summer of Superman, Eli joins Ben to celebrate the Supes of our DCAU with the 3-parter that started it all: Superman: The Animated Series "The Last Son of Krypton" (Eps 1-3). Today's commentary pod is just one of many for STAS. In fact, 2 Patreon Exclusive STAS commentaries are already posted, 1 for the team-up episode with BTAS Batman, "Knight Time," as well as the STAS premiere of Toyman, "Fun and Games" (S1 Ep 5).

Happy ROTJ 25! To celebrate the 25th of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, we've unlocked Part 1 of Eli and Ben's ROTJ commentary from the 20th back in 2020. We will be doing a 25th episode this summer, but that will be a full-on review, and not just a commentary track.

Have you noticed our 1st 100+ eps are no longer on the feed? Ben announces our exciting Patreon tiers: "Ally, All-Access Ally, and Patron Beyond." Starting at just $1, unlock all our archived pod eps, and MANY more perks like early access to new podcasts, EXCLUSIVE in-depth episode notes for each new pod, exclusive videos, behind-the-scenes of our Batman Beyond documentary, exclusive access to our OTHER podcast archives like "DC Collecticast" and the "DC Animated Movie Show. The list of schway perks goes Beyond!

Eli and Ben cover the new DC Studios slate of animated movies and series announced by James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-CEOs of DC Studios. We cover the Dynamic Duo animated movie, My Adventures with Green Lantern, the Blue Beetle animated series, and the Starfire and DC Super Powers animated series.

Ep by Ep reviews of Batman Beyond continue with S1 Ep 13 "Ascension." Our returning villain of the week for S1's finale is Blight (and Paxton) Powers. Returning guest, Spenser, joins the review, from the "DC Animation with Spenser and Friends" pod series.

Ep by Ep reviews of Batman Beyond continue, with S1 Ep 12: "A Touch of Curare." Our villain of the week is Curare, with returning guest, Jayden @patriotmediafilms from his Lego stop motion animation Instagram/YouTube channel. Jayden's vids inlcude Batman Beyond and will appear in our Batman Beyond documentary, so Follow Jayden's IG and stay tuned for more of his vids.

Ep by Ep reviews of Batman Beyond continue, with S1 Ep 11: "Disappearing Inque." Our returning villain of the week is Inque, with co-host/Beyond expert, Eli @batman_beyond_fanpage joining Ben for today's review.

Ep by Ep reviews of Batman Beyond continue, with S1 Ep 10: "Spellbound." Our villain of the week is Spellbinder, with co-host/Beyond expert, Eli @batman_beyond_fanpage joining Ben for today's review.

Ep by Ep reviews of Batman Beyond continue, with S1 Ep 9: "The Winning Edge." Our villains of the week are powered by Bane's Venom, including a gruesome cameo from BTAS' Bane himself. Chamar and Andrew join us, from the "Cape or Cap" podcast, formerly "Yet Another DC Animated Podcast."

We return strong from holiday break with Ep by Ep reviews of Batman Beyond. Our villain of the week is the Royal Flush Gang, in S1 Ep 8, "Dead Man's Hand." Spenser joins the review, from the "DC Animation with Spenser and Friends" pod series.

Ep by Ep reviews of Batman Beyond continue with the world premiere of Shriek in S1 Ep 7 "Shriek." Joining Ben for the review is returning guest and Bat fan Beyond, Paul Yang. Paul's first appearance was on our NY Comic Con pod back in 2018.

Another Ep by Ep review of Batman Beyond brings us the Terrific Trio in S1 Ep 6 "Heroes." Jayden @patriotmediafilms joins the review, from his Lego stop motion animation Instagram, including Batman Beyond Lego vids. Follow Jayden's IG and stay tuned for more of his vids in our upcoming Batman Beyond documentary.

Ep by Ep reviews of Batman Beyond continue with S1 Ep 5 "Meltdown," the famous episode featuring Mr. Freeze. Joining Eli and Ben for such an occasion, we have special returning guest, Lolita Ritmanis, music composer of Meltdown. Lolita is one of the 3 talented Dynamic Music Partners, also including Kristopher Carter and Michael McCuistion. The Partners composed the music for Batman Beyond, Return of the Joker, Batman: The Animated Series, Teen Titans, and many more DC Animation classics. -Stay tuned for more talks with DMP in our upcoming Batman Beyond documentary! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnxrlRZMO1w&list=PLmsQynst4qfEx9DRHzMnJQanlvuNl0Ke2&pp=gAQBiAQB -Listen to Lolita's music from Meltdown and more eps on the Batman Beyond OST Vol 1 and 2, now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6LmiVi7mVHtWSvL7o2eAEh?si=f61dfdb392504bd1

Ep by Ep reviews of Batman Beyond continue with S1 Ep 4 "Golem." Spenser joins the review, from the "DC Animation with Spenser and Friends" pod series.

Ep by Ep reviews of Batman Beyond continue with the world premiere of Beyond villain favorite, Inque, in S1 Ep 3 "Black Out." James Strecker joins the review, from the powerful DCAU Watchtower Database YouTube channel.

The Batman Beyond 25th Celebration continues, as Eli and Ben revisit our Ep by Ep pod series for the pilot Episode, "Rebirth Part 2." We will also be reviewing ALL future episodes of Beyond, not just Rebirth, with a full reboot of the Ep by Ep series, going episode by episode of Batman Beyond. Subscribe for future Eps!

Celebrating 25 years of Batman Beyond, Eli and Ben revisit our Ep by Ep pod series for the pilot Episode, "Rebirth Part 1." We will also be reviewing ALL future episodes of Beyond, not just Rebirth, with a full reboot of the Ep by Ep series, going episode by episode of Batman Beyond. Subscribe for future Eps!

Ben announces our upcoming Batman Beyond documentary! Day 1 of shooting is complete, we're compiling our old interviews, conducting new interviews and so much more for the upcoming doc!

Returning pod guests, The Dynamic Music Partners, talk about the recently released Batman Beyond Original Soundtrack Vol 2. The Partners composed the music for Batman Beyond, Return of the Joker, Batman: The Animated Series, Teen Titans, and many more DC Animation classics. -Stay tuned for the rest of our talk with DMP in our upcoming Batman Beyond documentary! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnxrlRZMO1w&list=PLmsQynst4qfEx9DRHzMnJQanlvuNl0Ke2&pp=gAQBiAQB The Batman Beyond OST Vol 1's release was in December 2023, with Vol 2 dropping in September 2024. -OST Vol 2 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1jw915hArEQaNoAkxWIErh -OST Vol 2 on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/at/album/batman-beyond-original-soundtrack-vol-2/1766075761 -Dynamic Music Partners Website: https://dynamicmusicpartners.com/

Recorded Live from our B David Studios YouTube channel, Ben gives his SPOILER REVIEW of Episode 3 of The Penguin, titled "Bliss". The Penguin is an HBO Original limited series featuring Colin Farrell as the title character, spun out of 2022's The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson as Batman and directed by Matt Reeves. Reeves is onboard as Executive Producer of The Penguin with Colin Farrell reprising his role from the film.

Recorded Live from our B David Studios YouTube channel, Ben gives his SPOILER REVIEW of Episode 2 of The Penguin. The Penguin is an HBO Original limited series featuring Colin Farrell as the title character, spun out of 2022's The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson as Batman and directed by Matt Reeves. Reeves is onboard as Executive Producer of The Penguin with Colin Farrell reprising his role from the film.

Recorded Live from our B David Studios YouTube channel, it's the Return of the Pod with Ben's non-spoiler review of The Penguin Episode 1. The Penguin is an HBO Original limited series featuring Colin Farrell as the title character, spun out of 2022's The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson as Batman and directed by Matt Reeves. Reeves is onboard as Executive Producer of The Penguin with Colin Farrell reprising his role from the film.

Holy rumored Robin, Batman! Eli and Ben entertain The Batman Part 2 rumors about Robin and possible villains. We also hit Blue Beetle, the current state of superhero movies/TV, and we sadly say farewell to the great Arleen Sorkin, the original voice and inspiration for Harley Quinn. Follow Eli on his very powerful Instagram @batman_beyond_fanpage (link below). -Subscribe to the pod so you don't miss more upcoming episodes on DC Films.

Happy Dark Knight 15th! Scott @the.batfan joins Ben for the 15th Anniversary of The Dark Knight. We talk about our memories seeing the groundbreaking film back in 2008, the movie itself, Heath Ledger's historical performance as Joker, and Ben's brief reaction to Oppenheimer, as part of our discussion on the career of Christopher Nolan. Scott is a talented toy photographer/DC superfan. Follow him on IG @the.batfan (link below). -Subscribe to the pod so you don't miss more upcoming episodes on DC Films.

Recurring DC news guest/friend, Scott @the.batfan, and Ben give their full spoiler review and discussion on The Flash, the newest movie from DC films. Scott is a talented, sponsored toy photographer and DC fan to the core. Follow his incredible DC toy photos on Instagram @the.batfan. https://www.instagram.com/the.batfan/ -Subscribe to the pod so you don't miss more upcoming episodes on The Flash.

The Flash is here, and we're here to review it! Today's episode is Ben solo (son of Han) with his review, and then next episode, we have recurring DC News guest/friend of the show, Scott @the.batfan on Instagram, to give his review of the newest movie from DC Films, The Flash. -Subscribe to the pod so you don't miss more upcoming episodes on The Flash.

Recurring DC news guest/friend, Scott @the.batfan, and Ben talk The Flash final trailer, followed by a quick review of The Flash action figures from McFarlane Toys, including Michael Keaton Batman figures, McFarlane's 22 in Batmobile, The Flash figure himself, and more! Scott is a talented, sponsored toy photographer and DC fan to the core. Follow his incredible DC toy photos on Instagram @the.batfan. https://www.instagram.com/the.batfan/ -Subscribe to the pod so you don't miss more upcoming episodes on DC news.

Today's guest, Scott @the.batfan, and Ben talk set photos from Joker 2 of Harley Quinn, Harvey Dent, and Arkham State Hospital. Scott is a talented, sponsored toy photographer and DC fan to the core. Follow his incredible DC toy photos on Instagram @the.batfan. -Subscribe to the pod so you don't miss more upcoming episodes on DC news.

Today's guest, Scott @the.batfan, and Ben talk Wonder Woman in the Shazam Fury of the Gods trailer 3, as well as the brand new reveals for The Flash action figures from McFarlane Toys, including Michael Keaton Batman figures, McFarlane's 22 in Batmobile, The Flash figure himself, and more! Scott is a talented, sponsored toy photographer and DC fan to the core. Follow his incredible DC toy photos on Instagram @the.batfan. -Subscribe to the pod so you don't miss more upcoming episodes on DC news.

Eli and Ben react to the The Flash trailer, then more timely DC news: our first look at Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in Joker Folie à Deux, then the rumors of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom testing terribly. Finally, we briefly talk about the cover of issue 8, the final issue of Sean Gordon Murphy's Batman Beyond the White Knight. -Subscribe to the pod so you don't miss more upcoming episodes on DC news. .

Return of the Pod! Eli and Ben return for our reactions to James Gunn's DC Films Slate announcements, AKA Gods and Monsters: Chapter 1. Discussing mostly the films on this episode, we cover the 10 new DC films and TV shows announced by Gunn and Peter Safran, co-CEOs of DC Films. -Subscribe to the pod so you don't miss next episode, focusing more on the TV side of the new slate.

Bonus! Eli and Ben return for a last minute bonus pod, reacting to the mother ship of cons, San Diego Comic Con 2022. Hear your hosts' reactions to SDCC reveals: Batman Beyond the White Knight Book 6, Batman White Knight Presents Red Hood, the 2023 DC Animated Movie Slate, Black Adam trailer, Shazam trailer, and even Marvel animation and live action. (Please excuse the sound quality, again, this was a last minute recording). -Full episodes coming for coverage of Beyond the White Knight, White Knight Red Hood, Batman Beyond Neo-Year, Green Lantern: Beware My Power, and more! Follow Eli on his very powerful Instagram @batman_beyond_fanpage: https://www.instagram.com/batman_beyond_fanpage/?hl=en Shoutout to our Audio Editor, Z, for today's schway edit!

It's a hostful pod today, with your co-host/Beyond expert, Eli Benson, returning to the show! Eli and Ben catch up on Beyond comics and other news, with Batman Beyond the White Knight, Neo-Year, possibilities for a live action Batman Beyond movie, saying farewell to the great Neal Adams, and more. Follow Eli on his very powerful Instagram @batman_beyond_fanpage: https://www.instagram.com/batman_beyond_fanpage/?hl=en

Returning guest, Tommy AKA @batman_beyondcomics, and Benjamin pre-game for Batman Beyond: Neo Year, a new 6 part comic mini series from DC. Next episode is our spoiler review of Neo-Year issue 1, but today's pre-show was recorded October 2021, right after Tommy and Ben covered ‘Wake.' Wake is the single issue lead-up to Neo-Year from September's Batman: Urban Legends anthology comic, featuring Terry McGinnis/Batman Beyond and other future stories of the Bat. Follow Tommy's schway profile on Instagram @batman_beyondcomics https://www.instagram.com/batman_beyondcomics/

With special guest Tommy, AKA @batman_beyondcomics, Ben reviews Batman Urban Legends: Wake, last month's anthology comic featuring Terry McGinnis/Batman Beyond. Also, (without spoiling) Wake ends with a cliffhanger for 2022's Batman Beyond: Neo Year, a 6 part mini series also featuring Terry McGinnis, following the events of Wake. Subscribe for next episode, covering Neo Year with today's guest, Tommy. Follow his schway profile on Instagram @batman_beyondcomics.

For another installment of our ABB Byte Series, Ben breaks down Batman Beyond Golem, the 4th episode of season 1. We cover the bullying tragedy of Willie Watt, psychokinetic powered giant robots, as well as other examples of Golems in pop-culture, such as HBOs classic, The Sopranos.

Our first solo Bat film in 10 years! Ben reacts live to The Batman DC Fandome trailer. Robert Pattinson is Batman Bruce Wayne, Zoe Kravitz is Catwoman, with the mysterious murdering Riddler played by Paul Dano, Andy Serkis is Alfred, and Colin Farrell plays the Penguin. Matt Reeves directs The Batman, set for theaters March 2022.

Concluding our Collectibles Quadrilogy Beyond, another McFarlane Batman Beyond figure has arrived! Ben reviews the new Batwoman Beyond Target Exclusive Build-a-Figure, 1 of 4 Batman Beyond pieces to assemble Jokerbot from the New 52 Futures End DC comics. The other 3 Batman Beyond figures to finish the BAF are Terry McGinnis Batman, Shriek, and Blight Powers. ✅ Subscribe to our channel! YouTube.com/aboveandbatmanbeyond Check out more McFarlane YouTube coverage, including our live interviews from NY Toy Fair! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEA4ezLeqIs&list=PLx98WhpFg6nzL7iIQSHfJJi9t1mGrfgwb ✅Subscribe to our DC Collecticast pod for more coverage of McFarlane DC! And, don't forget about our Batman Day Beyond crossover, talking Batman Beyond Funko Pop!s and Vinyl Soda! -Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-collecticast/id1437549036 -Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5jeJL7Lc8cU3sS5bDqVwOE New episodes of DC Collecticast drop every Wednesday ✅ Subscribe to the “Above and Batman Beyond” podcast on Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud! New episodes drop every Monday. -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/above-and-batman-beyond/id1252498086 -https://open.spotify.com/show/1yQ2bb4BiLIvX4t8hTKuei?si=Zpsf6lQKSDeZBUmkHhqAKw Be sure to follow @house_of_geekery on Instagram for his extensive post archive of Batman Beyond/BTAS action figure reviews going all the way back to the days of Kenner! https://www.instagram.com/house_of_geekery/?hl=en DCC and ABB are part of the Comic Book Intl Network: @comicbookintl on all social media -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are productions of Benjamin David Studios. -Follow us: @dccollecticast on Instagram and @BatmanBeyondMedia on Instagram and Facebook; @BatmanBeyondPod on Twitter -ABB Host/Network Manager: Benjamin David, @benjaminofdavid on Instagram and Facebook, Email: batmanbeyondpod@gmail.com -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are not official productions of Warner Bros. or DC Entertainment. The thoughts and opinions shared by the participants of this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and therefore do not represent the companies or organizations they happen to work for.

McFarlane Batwoman Beyond made an appearance at this year's Target Fall Geekout! The new Target Exclusive Batwoman Beyond action figure from McFarlane just hit stores this week, along with an extra promotion and heroic role in the DC roster of figures in Target Geekout. Ben is joined by DC Collecticast co-host, LT @house_of_geekery on Instagram. Batwoman is part of the Target Exclusive Build-a-Figure, including 1 of 4 Batman Beyond pieces to assemble Jokerbot from the New 52 Futures End DC comics. The rest of the 3 Batman Beyond figures to finish the BAF were Terry McGinnis Batman, Shriek, and Blight Powers is last. ✅ Subscribe to our channel! YouTube.com/aboveandbatmanbeyond Check out more McFarlane YouTube coverage, including our live interviews from NY Toy Fair! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEA4ezLeqIs&list=PLx98WhpFg6nzL7iIQSHfJJi9t1mGrfgwb ✅Subscribe to our DC Collecticast pod for the rest of the DC figures and Pop!s from Target Geekout! And, don't forget about our Batman Day Beyond crossover, talking Batman Beyond Funko Pop!s and Vinyl Soda! -Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-collecticast/id1437549036 -Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5jeJL7Lc8cU3sS5bDqVwOE New episodes of DC Collecticast drop every Wednesday ✅ Subscribe to the “Above and Batman Beyond” podcast on Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud! New episodes drop every Monday. -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/above-and-batman-beyond/id1252498086 -https://open.spotify.com/show/1yQ2bb4BiLIvX4t8hTKuei?si=Zpsf6lQKSDeZBUmkHhqAKw Be sure to follow @house_of_geekery on Instagram for his extensive post archive of Batman Beyond/BTAS action figure reviews going all the way back to the days of Kenner! https://www.instagram.com/house_of_geekery/?hl=en DCC and ABB are part of the Comic Book Intl Network: @comicbookintl on all social media -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are productions of Benjamin David Studios. -Follow us: @dccollecticast on Instagram and @BatmanBeyondMedia on Instagram and Facebook; @BatmanBeyondPod on Twitter -ABB Host/Network Manager: Benjamin David, @benjaminofdavid on Instagram and Facebook, Email: batmanbeyondpod@gmail.com -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are not official productions of Warner Bros. or DC Entertainment. The thoughts and opinions shared by the participants of this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and therefore do not represent the companies or organizations they happen to work for.

Batman Day Returns! It's Part 2 of our Batman Day crossover celebration with our DC Collecticast pod! Ben is joined by DCC co-host @house_of_geekery on Instagram. We're hitting McFarlane 3 Jokers action figures and other offerings from McFarlane on Batman Day 2021! ✅Subscribe for Part 1 of our DC Collecticast Batman Day crossover, talking Batman Day Funko Batman Beyond Pop!s, Beyond Vinyl Soda, and our listen/read/watch list from Batman Day. -Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-collecticast/id1437549036 -Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5jeJL7Lc8cU3sS5bDqVwOE New episodes of DC Collecticast drop every Wednesday ✅ Subscribe to our channel! YouTube.com/aboveandbatmanbeyond Check out more McFarlane YouTube coverage, including our live interviews from NY Toy Fair! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEA4ezLeqIs&list=PLx98WhpFg6nzL7iIQSHfJJi9t1mGrfgwb ✅ Subscribe to the “Above and Batman Beyond” podcast on Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud! New episodes drop every Monday. -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/above-and-batman-beyond/id1252498086 -https://open.spotify.com/show/1yQ2bb4BiLIvX4t8hTKuei?si=Zpsf6lQKSDeZBUmkHhqAKw Be sure to follow @house_of_geekery on Instagram for his extensive post archive of Batman Beyond/BTAS action figure reviews going all the way back to the days of Kenner! https://www.instagram.com/house_of_geekery/?hl=en DCC and ABB are part of the Comic Book Intl Network: @comicbookintl on all social media -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are productions of Benjamin David Studios. -Follow us: @dccollecticast on Instagram and @BatmanBeyondMedia on Instagram and Facebook; @BatmanBeyondPod on Twitter -ABB Host/Network Manager: Benjamin David, @benjaminofdavid on Instagram and Facebook, Email: batmanbeyondpod@gmail.com -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are not official productions of Warner Bros. or DC Entertainment. The thoughts and opinions shared by the participants of this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and therefore do not represent the companies or organizations they happen to work for.

Happy Batman Day Beyond! To celebrate Batman Day 2021, Ben is joined by DC Collecticast co-host @house_of_geekery on Instagram. We're hitting Funko's Batman Day Batman Beyond Pop!, Vinyl Soda figure and more from Beyond! LT and Ben also go through their listen/read/watch list for all their fun Bat activities from Batman Day. ✅Subscribe for Part 2 of our DC Collecticast Batman Day crossover, talking 3 Jokers and other Batman Day action figure reveals from McFarlane. -Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-collecticast/id1437549036 -Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5jeJL7Lc8cU3sS5bDqVwOE New episodes of DC Collecticast drop every Wednesday. Quick Correction: World's Finest is not the only BTAS/STAS crossover episode. There's also Knight Time. Caught this immediately, sorry for misspeaking! ✅ Subscribe to our channel! YouTube.com/aboveandbatmanbeyond Check out more McFarlane YouTube coverage, including our live interviews from NY Toy Fair! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEA4ezLeqIs&list=PLx98WhpFg6nzL7iIQSHfJJi9t1mGrfgwb ✅ Subscribe to the “Above and Batman Beyond” podcast on Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud! New episodes drop every Monday. -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/above-and-batman-beyond/id1252498086 -https://open.spotify.com/show/1yQ2bb4BiLIvX4t8hTKuei?si=Zpsf6lQKSDeZBUmkHhqAKw Be sure to follow @house_of_geekery on Instagram for his extensive post archive of Batman Beyond/BTAS action figure reviews going all the way back to the days of Kenner! https://www.instagram.com/house_of_geekery/?hl=en DCC and ABB are part of the Comic Book Intl Network: @comicbookintl on all social media -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are productions of Benjamin David Studios. -Follow us: @dccollecticast on Instagram and @BatmanBeyondMedia on Instagram and Facebook; @BatmanBeyondPod on Twitter -ABB Host/Network Manager: Benjamin David, @benjaminofdavid on Instagram and Facebook, Email: batmanbeyondpod@gmail.com -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are not official productions of Warner Bros. or DC Entertainment. The thoughts and opinions shared by the participants of this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and therefore do not represent the companies or organizations they happen to work for.

For the first installment of our ABB Byte Series, Ben breaks down Batman Beyond Lost Soul, the 4th episode of season 2. We cover the classic sci-fi themes of Lost Soul, old timey horror influence, and how super schway everything looks--in typical Bruce Timm/DCAU fashion. ✅ You can find today's Breakdown Beyond in its original vid form on our YouTube channel. Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw10iUAICFQ&list=PLx98WhpFg6nyYHzgGwLpb0pxGNtR-T_MGsub_confirmation=1 ✅ Subscribe! YouTube.com/aboveandbatmanbeyond Remixed pod theme music by our new editor, Z! Subscribe to the Above and Batman Beyond podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Soundcloud! New episodes drop every Monday. ✅ Subscribe to our podcast for new episodes every Monday! “Above and Batman Beyond” -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/above-and-batman-beyond/id1252498086 -https://open.spotify.com/show/1lBMxPZNaWjAETYbt2C9fU?si=DHedbrmmTnG4oJz9VAuNjw -https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-david-288828851 Follow us on Instagram @batmanbeyondmedia https://www.instagram.com/batmanbeyondmedia/?hl=en Follow our co-host on Instagram as well, Eli Benson @batman_beyond_fanpage https://www.instagram.com/batman_beyond_fanpage/ Subscribe to our other podcast: “DC Animated Movie Show” You can find the DC Animated Movie Show audio/video byte series on our YouTube channel “Above and Batman Beyond” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw10iUAICFQ&list=PLx98WhpFg6nyYHzgGwLpb0pxGNtR-T_MG -New episodes of the DC Animated Movie Show drop every Thursday. -You can find DCAMS on Apple, Spotify, the Anchor app and wherever you listen to podcasts. -ABB Host/Network Manager: Benjamin David, @benjaminofdavid on Instagram and Facebook, Email: Ben@BenjaminDavidWriting.com -DC Animated Movie Show and Above and Batman Beyond are not official productions of Warner Bros. or DC Entertainment. The thoughts and opinions shared by the participants of this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and therefore do not represent the companies or organizations they happen to work for.

6 episodes ago was both our 100th and 4 year birthday of the pod. And, today is the EPIC conclusion to our 100th celebration! Joining Ben and Eli for both parts of the party is the YouTube powerhouse trio of the DCAU Watchtower: James Strecker, Mattie Washburn and Ted Kendrick. Using the different formats of ABB throughout our 4 years--interviews, then discussion with Eli, comic cons, and now YouTube--the Watchtower highlights their favorite Batman Beyond interviews, moments at cons, and even origins of the channel. As always, these guys are hilarious, intelligent, informative, great storytellers, and 100 is the first official episode of our show featuring all 3 members of WDB, as well as our first talk with Ted. Subscribe to the great DCAU Watchtower on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watchtowerdatabase Today is Part 2 with the Watchtower, with Part 1 on our 100th. So, subscribe and check that out if you decide to listen backwards! Thanks BEYOND to you guys, the listeners, the fans, IG followers, con goers, subscribers of the channel. You're the best and we wouldn't have gotten to 100 Beyond without you! Vid clips from today's episode will be on our YouTube channel “Above and Batman Beyond” channel. So, subscribe at YouTube as well for more clips and vidcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQS85-L3xtxUgsSazdM7BQ?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to the Above and Batman Beyond podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Soundcloud! New episodes drop every Monday. ✅ Subscribe to our podcast for new episodes every Monday! “Above and Batman Beyond” -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/above-and-batman-beyond/id1252498086 -https://open.spotify.com/show/1lBMxPZNaWjAETYbt2C9fU?si=DHedbrmmTnG4oJz9VAuNjw -https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-david-288828851 Follow us on Instagram @batmanbeyondmedia https://www.instagram.com/batmanbeyondmedia/?hl=en Follow our co-host on Instagram as well, Eli Benson @batman_beyond_fanpage https://www.instagram.com/batman_beyond_fanpage/ Subscribe to our other podcast: “DC Animated Movie Show” You can find the DC Animated Movie Show audio/video byte series on our YouTube channel “Above and Batman Beyond” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw10iUAICFQ&list=PLx98WhpFg6nyYHzgGwLpb0pxGNtR-T_MG -New episodes of the DC Animated Movie Show drop every Thursday. -You can find DCAMS on Apple, Spotify, the Anchor app and wherever you listen to podcasts. -ABB Host/Network Manager: Benjamin David, @benjaminofdavid on Instagram and Facebook, Email: Ben@BenjaminDavidWriting.com -DC Animated Movie Show and Above and Batman Beyond are not official productions of Warner Bros. or DC Entertainment. The thoughts and opinions shared by the participants of this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and therefore do not represent the companies or organizations they happen to work for.

From the other 1 of the “Big 2”, Marvel Studios dropped a teaser trailer for Spiderman No Way Home. Live on our YouTube channel, Ben reacts to the new teaser, as well as some live action news from recent Michael Keaton interviews, on reprising his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman in the 2022 Flash movie from DC Films and Warner Bros. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more installments of our Live Action Live series, and for today's episode in vid form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqwG9nRWw2U&list=PLx98WhpFg6nyp4EEzm-F_sxhYYn-Jvwjd Subscribe to our DC Collecticast podcast as well!! We've been covering McFarlane pre-orders and arrivals, including the Batman Beyond line. -New episodes of DCC drop every other Wednesday! -Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-collecticast/id1437549036 -Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5jeJL7Lc8cU3sS5bDqVwOE Check out our McFarlane YouTube coverage, including our live interviews from NY Toy Fair! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEA4ezLeqIs&list=PLx98WhpFg6nzL7iIQSHfJJi9t1mGrfgwb ✅ Subscribe to the “Above and Batman Beyond” podcast on Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud! New episodes drop every Monday. -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/above-and-batman-beyond/id1252498086 -https://open.spotify.com/show/1yQ2bb4BiLIvX4t8hTKuei?si=Zpsf6lQKSDeZBUmkHhqAKw DCC and ABB are part of the Comic Book Intl Network: @comicbookintl on all social media -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are productions of Benjamin David Studios. -Follow us: @dccollecticast on Instagram and @BatmanBeyondMedia on Instagram and Facebook; @BatmanBeyondPod on Twitter -ABB Host/Network Manager: Benjamin David, @benjaminofdavid on Instagram and Facebook, Email: Ben@BenjaminDavidWriting.com -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are not official productions of Warner Bros. or DC Entertainment. The thoughts and opinions shared by the participants of this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and therefore do not represent the companies or organizations they happen to work for.

THE Suicide Squad dropped--theatrically and on HBO MAX--and here's our spoiler review! For a new “Live Action Live” episode, Ben goes live on our YouTube channel with his review of The Suicide Squad. The new James Gunn directed ‘Squad' is a soft reboot of 2016's “Suicide Squad,” but with some returning cast members; such as Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller and Jai Courtney's Captain Boomerang. A whole ensemble of new villains join the 2021 Squad, with Idris Elba as Bloodsport, John Cena as Peacemaker and many more! Hear Ben's thoughts on the new movie from DC Films and Warner Bros. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more installments of our Live Action Live series, as well as today's episode in vid form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqwG9nRWw2U&list=PLx98WhpFg6nyp4EEzm-F_sxhYYn-Jvwjd Enjoy the schway new pod intro from our editor, Z! Subscribe to our DC Collecticast podcast as well!! We've been cover McFarlane pre-orders and arrivals, including the Batman Beyond line. -New episodes of DCC drop every other Wednesday! -Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-collecticast/id1437549036 -Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5jeJL7Lc8cU3sS5bDqVwOE Check out our McFarlane YouTube coverage, including our live interviews from NY Toy Fair! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEA4ezLeqIs&list=PLx98WhpFg6nzL7iIQSHfJJi9t1mGrfgwb ✅ Subscribe to the “Above and Batman Beyond” podcast on Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud! New episodes drop every Monday. -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/above-and-batman-beyond/id1252498086 -https://open.spotify.com/show/1yQ2bb4BiLIvX4t8hTKuei?si=Zpsf6lQKSDeZBUmkHhqAKw DCC and ABB are part of the Comic Book Intl Network: @comicbookintl on all social media -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are productions of Benjamin David Studios. -Follow us: @dccollecticast on Instagram and @BatmanBeyondMedia on Instagram and Facebook; @BatmanBeyondPod on Twitter -ABB Host/Network Manager: Benjamin David, @benjaminofdavid on Instagram and Facebook, Email: Ben@BenjaminDavidWriting.com -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are not official productions of Warner Bros. or DC Entertainment. The thoughts and opinions shared by the participants of this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and therefore do not represent the companies or organizations they happen to work for.

Another McFarlane Batman Beyond figure has arrived! Live on our YouTube channel, Ben reviews the new Shriek Target Exclusive Build-a-Figure, 1 of 4 Batman Beyond pieces to assemble Jokerbot from the New 52 Futures End DC comics. The other 3 Batman Beyond figures to finish the BAF were Batman in April, and next is Batwoman Beyond in August, and Blight Powers in October. Today, we also announce the winner to our GIVEAWAY for the NECA 1:1 scale Batman the Animated Series Grapnel Launcher Prop Replica. And, if you missed entering this giveaway, fret not, another one is right around the corner for both our US and international subscribers. So subscribe and stay tuned! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more McFarlane Beyond updates, as well as today's episode in vid form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7iTqF-7sdo&list=PLx98WhpFg6nzozAYH8ZUDWsvSByri7aaL Subscribe to our DC Collecticast podcast as well!! Next episode, we cover McFarlane pre-orders and arrivals, including the Batman Beyond line. -New episodes of DCC drop every other Wednesday! -Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-collecticast/id1437549036 -Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5jeJL7Lc8cU3sS5bDqVwOE Don't forget about last ABB episode, with Ben's coverage of the recent McFarlane Batwoman Beyond pre-orders, for the same Jokerbot BAF as today's Shriek figure. Check out our McFarlane YouTube coverage, including our live interviews from NY Toy Fair! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEA4ezLeqIs&list=PLx98WhpFg6nzL7iIQSHfJJi9t1mGrfgwb ✅ Subscribe to the “Above and Batman Beyond” podcast on Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud! New episodes drop every Monday. -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/above-and-batman-beyond/id1252498086 -https://open.spotify.com/show/1yQ2bb4BiLIvX4t8hTKuei?si=Zpsf6lQKSDeZBUmkHhqAKw DCC and ABB are part of the Comic Book Intl Network: @comicbookintl on all social media -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are productions of Benjamin David Studios. -Follow us: @dccollecticast on Instagram and @BatmanBeyondMedia on Instagram and Facebook; @BatmanBeyondPod on Twitter -ABB Host/Network Manager: Benjamin David, @benjaminofdavid on Instagram and Facebook, Email: Ben@BenjaminDavidWriting.com -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are not official productions of Warner Bros. or DC Entertainment. The thoughts and opinions shared by the participants of this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and therefore do not represent the companies or organizations they happen to work for.

McFarlane Target Exclusive Batwoman Beyond is now up for pre-order! Ben goes live on our YouTube channel to cover the toy news Beyond, pre-order details, and the rest of the line of Batman Beyond action figures from the McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse. The Batwoman pre-order from today's episode is part of the Target Exclusive Build-a-Figure, including 1 of 4 Batman Beyond pieces to assemble Jokerbot from the New 52 Futures End DC comics. The next Batman Beyond figures to finish the BAF will will be Shriek in in July 2021, followed by Batwoman Beyond in August, and Blight Powers in October. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more McFarlane Beyond updates, as well as today's episode in vid form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7iTqF-7sdo&list=PLx98WhpFg6nzozAYH8ZUDWsvSByri7aaL Subscribe to our DC Collecticast podcast as well!! -Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-collecticast/id1437549036 -Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5jeJL7Lc8cU3sS5bDqVwOE Don't forget about Ben's unboxing of the McFarlane Toys Exclusive Batman Beyond Build-a-Figure, as well as several vids on the McFarlane Batman Beyond line! Check out our McFarlane YouTube coverage, including our live interviews from NY Toy Fair! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEA4ezLeqIs&list=PLx98WhpFg6nzL7iIQSHfJJi9t1mGrfgwb ✅ Subscribe to the “Above and Batman Beyond” podcast on Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud! New episodes drop every Monday. -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/above-and-batman-beyond/id1252498086 -https://open.spotify.com/show/1yQ2bb4BiLIvX4t8hTKuei?si=Zpsf6lQKSDeZBUmkHhqAKw DCC and ABB are part of the Comic Book Intl Network: @comicbookintl on all social media -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are productions of Benjamin David Studios. -Follow us: @dccollecticast on Instagram and @BatmanBeyondMedia on Instagram and Facebook; @BatmanBeyondPod on Twitter -ABB Host/Network Manager: Benjamin David, @benjaminofdavid on Instagram and Facebook, Email: Ben@BenjaminDavidWriting.com -DC Collecticast and Above and Batman Beyond are not official productions of Warner Bros. or DC Entertainment. The thoughts and opinions shared by the participants of this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and therefore do not represent the companies or organizations they happen to work for.

The return of Batman Beyond?! As part of their current Batman Urban Legends comic, DC has revealed that Terry McGinnis Batman will be returning to the page, featured in an upcoming Urban Legends anthology story entitled “Wake.” Ben goes live on our YouTube channel to cover the announcement details and comic cover preview, by DC artist Francesco Mattina. Stay tuned here at the channel for more Wake updates and our review of the comic when it drops! Again, today's episode is also available on our YouTube channel in vid form on our “Above and Batman Beyond” channel. So, subscribe at YouTube as well for more live episodes and other vids: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQS85-L3xtxUgsSazdM7BQ?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to the Above and Batman Beyond podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Soundcloud! New episodes drop every Monday. ✅ Subscribe to our podcast for new episodes every Monday! “Above and Batman Beyond” -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/above-and-batman-beyond/id1252498086 -https://open.spotify.com/show/1lBMxPZNaWjAETYbt2C9fU?si=DHedbrmmTnG4oJz9VAuNjw -https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-david-288828851 Follow us on Instagram @batmanbeyondmedia https://www.instagram.com/batmanbeyondmedia/?hl=en