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Join Josh and Becca for a pre-Batman Day celebration! We'll discuss upcoming projects, how you can celebrate Batman Day no matter where you are in the world and dive deep into the lore of the treacherous threesome known as the Terrible Trio!   01:09 Josh's Comic Recommendations 08:40 News 23:10 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics 253 48:57 Rogue Roundup: The Terrible Trio 53:50 Batman: The Animated Series "The Terrible Trio" 1:11:20 Becca and Josh roast Josh's father for a full minute

Join Josh and Becca, now jointly filing their taxes and sharing a last name, as they talk about the explosion of DC news from the past few months. They rant and rave about everything from the Batgirl movie's cancelation, new DC projects in the works, and a review of the Batman SpyScape Experience in New York City. Sandman, Shazam, Ezra Miller. No one is safe from our opinions! 00:20 Intro/life update/non DC discussion 02:11 In memoriam 03:46 Batman SpyScape Experience Review (and mini Into The Woods review) 14:26 DC animated film catch-up 18:00 Batgirl cancelled! 33:00 Ezra Miller's legendary crime spree 35:55 More news NSFW discussion of Batman's "eating habits": The Eraser

Join Josh and Becca for a star-studded discussion of an immersive Batman experience coming soon to New York City, a review of the critically acclaimed cinema masterpiece Morbius and a deep dive into a comic where Batwoman is almost murdered by an ugly belt.   Jonah Hex issue #27 01:05 News 22:50 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics #261 46:43 DC Denizens: Starman and Stargirl

Join Josh and Becca for a celebration of all women, big or small, good or evil. We'll discuss Nicolas Cage trivia, all the surprising things women used to not be able to do and discuss the most powerful villainess of them all, the amazing Doctor Double X (who may or may not actually be a woman.) 01:50 News 08:18 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics #261 25:05 Rogue Roundup: Doctor Double X

Join Josh and Becca as they talk about the new Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson Batman movie, the movie's pizza/calzone tie-in, and also the newest DC Animated movie.   01:23 Calzone News 05:45 Catwoman Hunted Review 08:59 Spoiler Free The Batman Review 14:14 The Batman Spoiler Heavy Review

Josh and Becca are back and better than ever! Join us for our thoughts on the latter half of season 1 of Peacemaker, the bottom of the barrel of The Batman product tie-ins and a deep dive into the first appearance of the fabulous, fifth dimensional fanboy: Bat-Mite.  01:40 News 11:45 Peacemaker Gushing 27:49 Peace Pals: White Dragon 32:50 Silver Age Review - Detective Comics 267: Batman Meets Bat-Mite 49:30 Rogue Roundup: Bat-Mite 01:04:11 Prayer for The Batman

Join Josh and Becca for a spoiler heavy discussion of Peacemaker on HBO Max, a profile on the internet's new boyfriend Vigilante, and a Silver Age comic review of the only appearance of the naughty nuclear nemesis: Atomic Man!   01:25 News 16:00 Spoiler Heavy Peacemaker Review (Here's our spoiler free review: It's good!) 29:30 Peace Pals: Vigilante 38:02 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics 280  

Join Josh, Becca and their fake live studio audience as they discuss news about a 27 year old movie, preview some terrible The Batman merch and fall bewitched and entranced to the dangerous dealings of the psychological spinning specter: Spellbinder!   00:30 Intros and Fun With Sound Effects 03:14 News 20:30 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics #358 41:00 Rogue Roundup: Spellbinder    

Join Josh and Becca for a fabulous festive holiday episode covering news of a Parisian Batman Escape Room, an update on all the comics Josh has been reading, an introduction to the elastic, fantastic Mr. Plastic (Man) and a deep dive into the most horrible holiday heist: The Night the Mob Stole Christmas.    News 02:11 Josh's Comic Reviews 07:30  DC Denizens:  Plastic Man 16:40 Brave and the Bold #148 21:00

Join Josh and Becca for their 50th episode Gold Jubilee, celebrating all things immature and lewd in the Batman universe. Sure, the definition of boner has changed over time, but that won't stop them from giggling like children for over an hour. They'll also cover a few news stories from the past month and take a deep dive that no one asked for into the world of Batman porn parodies and NSFW fanart. Happy 50th everyone! 04:40 News 11:20 Batman #66: Joker's Comedy of Errors 50:44 Batman Porn Parodies

Join Josh and Becca and a special guest as they discuss the stagecraft of ventriloquism, the importance of a unique gimmick, life and times in the 1960's, proprietary CIA technology, censorship, and dive deep into Becca's personal favorite rogue, the vicious voice-throwing villain: The Ventriloquist!   01:33 News 05:00 Batman #134: The Deadly Dummy 25:34 Moral of the Story 26:22 Rogue Roundup: Arnold Wesker, Peyton Riley, and Shauna Belzer

Join Josh and Becca as we fly high in the sky, only to predictably crash down to earth. Today we're talking all about time travelers, the ill received Injustice film and celebrating the worst method of transportation imaginable, The Whirly-Bat!   03:25 News 17:20 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics 257 42:30 Moral of the Story 43:43 Whirly-Bat 48:07 Time Travelers

Join Josh and Becca for our extensive coverage of DC Fandome including gut reactions to what little content they did give us. Then, come along as we deliver "color" commentary about the prismatic, pernicious perp: The Rainbow Creature.    02:05 DC Fandome News 06:58 Live Action Movies - The Batman, Flash, Black Adam, Shazam 2, Peacemaker 20:00 Animation - Batwheels, Catwoman: Hunted, Young Justice 36:35 Video Games - Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League 40:00 Comics - Robins, Batman Audio Adventures 41:33 Silver Age Review - Batman #134 59:17 Rogue Roundup - Rainbow Creature

Join Josh and Becca for a sneak peek at The Score for The Batman, a scientific examination of X-ray vision, and the highlights of the Beastly Balding Brainiac: Lex Luthor.   01:49 News 09:35 Silver Age Review: Worlds Finest #88 "Superman and Batman's Greatest Foes" 42:02 Rogue Roundup: Lex Luthor 55:16 Lex Luthor in Popular Media

Join Josh and Becca as they consult their star charts, talk about Bruce Wayne's disguises, and read the tale of the awful astrological adversary, Zodiac Master!   01:28 News 12:06 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics 323 34:20 Rogue Roundup: Zodiac Master 40:01 Bat Family Matters: Matches Malone

Join Josh and Becca as they discuss what is happening on Batman Day, react to casting announcements and reflect on the malevolent mirror maniac: Mirror Man!

Join Josh and Becca for a hurricane themed mini-sode about Batman's issues when he was caught in a hurricane. We'll also discuss what to expect at the upcoming DC Fandome and test the strength of our relationship with Becca's worst puns yet.    00:21 Intro 01:40 News 07:25 Silver Age Review: Batman #101 28:08 Weird Comic Ads

Join Josh and Becca as they discuss supply chain disruptions in the comic book industry, cast their own DC Universe version of "The View" and take a deep dive into the fabulous female photojournalist: Vicki Vale! (ft. the long awaited return of Josh's Fact Corner).   01:40 News 03:08 DC Denizens - Vicki Vale 13:05 Who Would We Cast in the DC Universe "The View"? 29:47 Silver Age Review - Batman 98  

Join Josh and Becca while they monkey around and chat about Tim Drake's character development, celebrate David Dastmalchian's cat, gush about Michael Keaton and do a deep dive on the Supreme Simian Scoundrel: Professor Gorilla!   01:37 News 13:11 TIM DRAKE IS BI 24:08 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics 339 45:44 Rogue Roundup: Karmak AKA Professor Gorilla

Join Josh and Becca for an off the cuff, spoiler filled review of James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. Enjoy our hot takes on John Cena's acting ability, the feasibility of rats as pets and most importantly how true to the source material was the film's star: Polka-Dot Man.

Join Josh and Becca as they discuss a new AR game for children, casting for the upcoming Batman radio drama, close out their Suicide Squad character profiles in a double-stuffed Squad Goals, and hear their thoughts on the second half of DC's latest animated film about the killer Holiday.   01:57 News 14:14 Squad Goals: Mongal 23:30 Squad Goals: Amanda Waller 44:30 Long Halloween Part 2 Review

Join Josh and Becca for a celebration of girl power as we discuss the new set photos of Supergirl from the upcoming Flash movie, give our thoughts on Lebron James' Space Jam and do a deep dive on the original Bat-Girl (note the hyphen!) Betty Kane.   00:30 Intro 01:14 News 10:52 Space Jam Review 14:40 Silver Age Review: Batman 139 37:53 Bat Family Matters: Betty Kane 1:00:45 Did She Deserve Better?

Join Josh and Becca as they discuss the acting talents of basketball players, scrape the bottom of the barrel of remaining Suicide Squad characters for this week's Squad Goals, and explore the first appearance of the cowardly cosmic criminal: The Planet Master!   01:55 News 09:00 Squad Goals 14:32 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics #296 42:35 Rogue Roundup

Join Josh and Becca as they cover Warner Brother's latest copyright claim directed at Zack Snyder, deliver one of the last few Squad Goals in preparation for the upcoming Suicide Squad movie, and give their thoughts on the newest DC animated movie.   01:26 News 08:40 Squad Goals: Javelin 15:36 Long Halloween Part 1 Review

Join Josh and Becca as they discuss upcoming and canceled DC movies, the eating habits of superheroes, and criticize the writing style of Mr. John Broome as they cover his tale of the Ruthless Rubber Rogue: The Eraser! 00:42 News 23:34 Silver Age Review: Batman 188 "The Eraser Tried to Rub Out Batman!" 1:06:47 Rogue Roundup

Join Josh and Becca for news about a star studded DC animated movie and Danny Elfman's bathroom habits, the long awaited return of Squad Goals, and a deep dive into the tiny, but mighty "crime-fighter" (?) The Ant-Man. You know the one...   01:07 News 11:00 Squad Goals: Captain Boomerang 28:45 Silver Age Review: Batman 156

Join Josh and Becca for a game of catch out in the backyard as they discuss all things Bat Dad, including news of a new animated series, a reflection on Joker's offspring over the years and a deep dive into a fanfiction from the desk of Mr. Alfred Pennyworth.    Round Robin Comic Previews: https://community.dcuniverseinfinite.com/t/voting-closed-your-complete-guide-to-dcs-2021-round-robin-brackets/1517952   01:00 Addendum to Previous Episode 02:40 News 12:20 Silver Age Review: Batman 145 - The Son of the Joker 29:12 Joker's Children Across the Multiverse 32:55 Bat Family Matters: Damian Wayne  

Join Josh and Becca as they talk about the costuming choices for the upcoming The Batman film, follow Batman's adventures on an alien planet, get their degree in space medicine, and discuss the second boy to take on the mantle of Robin: Jason Todd! 02:10 News 05:23 Silver Age Review: Batman #156 Robin Dies at Dawn 30:33 Moral of the Story 33:56 Bat Family Matters: Jason Todd/Red Hood  

Join Josh and Becca for the first in a series about Batman's greatest wingmen. Hear their picks for who should play Poison Ivy opposite Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, a brief review of Justice Society World War II, and a deep dive into the original Robin, the boy wonder himself, the teenage thunderbolt, the amazing aerial acrobat: Dick Grayson!   01:20 News 14:28 Silver Age Review: Batman 129 34:57 Bat Family Matters: Richard "Dick" Grayson 01:03:32 Dick Grayson in Popular Media

Join Josh and Becca for a purrfect episode featuring news of DC Fandome's return, an overview of Blackguard, the Chad of The Suicide Squad, and a deep dive into the mangy, marauding meower himself, Cat-Man!   02:22 News 06:48 Squad Goals: Blackguard 14:15 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics #311 15:44 Comics History: DC Comicpacs 58:27 Rogue Roundup

Join Josh and Becca for a new, well researched informational segment called "I Read On Twitter", a mini Squad Goals all about the character Nathan Fillion is playing in Suicide Squad, and all the ones he should play, and a deep dive on the diabolical dizzying dirtbag: The Spinner!    00:30 News 11:53 Mini Squad Goals 19:30 Silver Age Review: Batman 129 51:15 Rogue Roundup  

Join Josh and Becca as we get back to basics and back to weird Silver Age villains you've never heard of. We continue preparing for The Suicide Squad with a surprisingly tragic look at The Thinker and a descent into the madness of trying to explain Earth One and Earth Two. We also return to Gotham City with a look at the first (and only) appearance of the Terrible Temporal Tyrant: The Clock!   00:30 News 04:50 Squad Goals 18:00 Silver Age Review - Detective Comics 265 56:37 Rogue Roundup - The Clock King 1:02:45 Moral of the Story

Join Josh and Becca for a Bat-lite episode prepping for the kaiju sized "star" of The Suicide Squad. We'll learn about Wonder Woman's armaments, including the surprising origin of her invisible plane and discuss the first appearance of the Attacking Alien Asteroidea Antagonist, Starro!   00:30 Becca Sings 02:15 News 09:56 Silver Age Review: Brave and the Bold #28 32:06 Spongebob discussion 54:19 Rogue Roundup

Join Josh, Becca, and special guest Natalie for a two hour discussion on a four hour movie. The trio discuss Batman's effectiveness in a fight against gods, pitch a Blue Beetle and Booster Gold movie, and dive deep into the symbolism and intricacies of the Snyderverse's unfinished Justice League trilogy.   Sorry, no timestamps this week, this episode was a jumble of ideas.

Join Josh and Becca as they discuss Batman's as of yet unseen foe and celebrate the return of everyone's favorite dearly departed butler! They recount his Post-Silver Age history as well as all the times he has died. Alfred's back baby! Stay tuned next week for a full episode all about the Snyder Cut. We wanted to give you all plenty of time to watch it.   02:50 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics 356 31:48 Alfred's Deaths through history 39:20 Bat Family Matters: Alfred in the Bronze and Modern Age 50:43 Rogue Roundup: The Outsider

Join Josh and Becca as they mourn Alfred's untimely death and try to cheer themselves up with discussions on who should play Batgirl in the movie that's in development, the best quick-changes in theatre, and what the best strategy is for achieving an Olympic triple jump record all while they read about the hoodwinking hopping heels: The Grasshopper Gang and their mysterious manager, The Outsider!   01:35 News 19:10 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics #334 38:55 Moral of the Story

Join Josh and Becca as they discuss the secret Snyder Cut preview, theorize which Batman will appear in the next Space Jam film (fingers crossed for Keaton), and take a deep dive into the mysterious, multitalented manservant: Alfred the Butler! Make sure you listen while wearing black as we pay tribute to this great character during his first of many deaths.   01:22 - News 08:30 - Bat Family Matters: Alfred Beagle (Golden Age) 18:17 - Silver Age Review: Detective Comics 328 48:18 - Alfred in TV and Film

Join Josh and Becca as they start the viral campaign to revive Batman Beyond: #BringBackBeyond, tell you everything you need to know about Gotham's sanitation workers in this week's Squad Goals, discuss their favorite works in the ouvre of Nathan Fillion, and read through the first appearance of a character who is completely original and totally not The Riddler, the callous, cryptic creep: Cluemaster!   01:58 - News 07:20 - Squad Goals: Rat Catcher 14:50 - Nathan Fillion Talk 17:20 - Silver Age Review: Detective Comics 351 48:58 - Moral of the Story 50:33 - Rogue Roundup

Join Josh and Becca for some wacky and wild animal facts, an exciting news item for fans of Tim Burton's Batman films, an exploration of the character Idris Elba will play after dazzling audiences as Macavity the Mystery Cat, and a deep dive into the most misleadingly named character in the Batman mythos, the magnetized moneygrubbing menace: The Zebra Man!   2:15 News 11:40 Squad Goals: Bloodsport 22:30 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics #275 53:36 Rogue Roundup

Join Josh and Becca for a listicle of the cringiest moments of Snyder's Justice League trailer, thoughts about the ending of Future State's bat family of comics, continued preparation for The Suicide Squad, and a review of the first Silver Age appearance of the Capped Cretin of Cruelty, the Mad Hatter! 02:15 Snyder Cut trailer discussion10:20 Future State Batman/Catwoman/Nightwing/Robin/Dark Detective reviews13:40 Squad Goals: King Shark25:10 Detective Comics 23053:30 Rogue Roundup: The Mad Hatter

Join Josh and Becca on Valentine's Day for a love fest celebrating the Joker's greatest partners: A little known 90's throwaway character and Gaggy, the Joker's best and most well-known sidekick! We also dive deep on our favorite Harley Quinn content and get into some dubious, unconfirmed gymnastics history. 02:05 News03:13 Squad Goals: Harley Quinn9:00 Batman The Animated Series: Harley's Holiday17:05 Margot Robbie Appreciation Corner25:30 Silver Age Review: Batman 18645:20 Rogue Roundup: Gaggy 

Join Josh and Becca as they talk Snyder Cut, "Titans", and Future State; discuss the history of the Domino Dare Doll Barbra Gordon, the impact of Killing Joke, and recap her first comic, featuring the insidious insect insurgent: Killer Moth!00:01:54 News00:12:26 Rogue Roundup00:24:09 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics01:01:42 Bat Family Matters: Batgirl (Barbra Gordon)

Join Josh and Becca as they talk about the number one Batman fan in congress, go over Peacemaker's history in this week's installment of Squad Goals, and celebrate national backwards day with the ridiculous reverse rogues, Bizarro and Bizarro Batman! 00:01:54 News00:08:58 Squad Goals: Peacemaker00:23:18 Rogue Roundup: Bizarro00:39:49 Silver Age Review: World's Finest 15601:19:26 Rogue Roundup: Bizarro Batman (Batzarro)

Join Josh and Becca as they continue to prepare for The Suicide Squad in this week's Squad Goals, discuss the underlying mental health problems two-facing Harvey Dent, and do a deep dive into the only (sorta) appearance of the despicable delinquent of duality: Two-Face!Also featuring brief explanations of Firestorm, Kralik, and Composite Superman!01:30 Squad Goals: Weasel08:48 Rogue Roundup24:39 Silver Age Review (World's Finest 173)57:24 Moral of the Story

Join Josh and Becca for the first in a series of episodes prepping for The Suicide Squad. They'll discuss their recommendations for DC Future State, share some exciting soft drink news and take a deep dive into the first appearance of the Dirty Dot Delinquent: Polka-Dot Man!The Rise and Fall of the Comic Empire docuseries: https://sfdebris.com/videos/special/comic.php00:23 Intros04:45 DC Future State13:23 John Cena, Dwayne Johnson, and Dave Bautista Sidebar22:22 Batman News25:03 Silver Age Review (Detective Comics #300)53:59 Rogue Roundup/Squad Goals58:08 David Dastmalchian Discussion

Happy New Year from BatMates! This week, join Josh and Becca as they share which Future State DC comics they are excited to read, discuss the finer points of villainy fashion, and do a deep dive on Detective Comics #259 , the first appearance of the Dastardly Date Devil: Calendar Man! 00:30 Intros02:29 News05:05 Silver Age Review (Detective Comics #259)45:05 Rogue Roundup52:20 Look back at The Long Halloween55:42 Calendar Man in the Arkham Video Game Series  

Join Josh and Becca as they share their thoughts on Wonder Woman 84, reminisce about 90's entertainment, and recap Batman 121, the first appearance of the King of Cold: Mr. Free... er Mr. Zero  02:25 Wonder Woman Review (Spoilers)06:58 Silver Age Review (Batman 121)  29:18 Rogue Roundup  34:05 BTAS Heart of Ice recap  43:20 Batman and Robin Review  54:19 Moral of the Story

Join Josh and Becca for three heartwarming Batman Christmas tales, spanning from 1946 to 1992. Enjoy a mug of your favorite warm holiday drink as they chat about the Joker's improbably inventions, wonder why the Golden Age was so dark and gritty, and sing you to sleep as you await Santa's visit. Merry Christmas, everyone! And a Happy New Year!00:24 Intros05:13 Christmas with The Joker23:38 Batman 33 - The Search for Santa Claus54:35 Batman 219 - The Silent Night of The Batman Theme song by Ben Deane (tinyurl.com/bendeane)Logo by Savannah Storm (instagram.com/art.by.saavys)

No show this week, but we'll be back next week for a holiday special!

Join Josh and Becca for a not-so-special Hanukah episode, featuring a Batman Holiday Gift Guide and a deep dive into the Sinister Symbol Sender, Signalman in Batman #112. 00:23 Intro04:52 Gift Guide10:31 Silver Age Review44:52 Rogue Roundup51:22 Moral of the Story Cover Art by Savannah StormTheme Song by Ben Deane

Join Josh and Becca as they recap Batman 97, consult a noted train expert and have an emotional discussion about mental health, creating your own enemy and the inherent chaotic nature of tragedy in our everyday lives. We're talking about the Clown Prince of Crime himself. It's the Joker, baby! 00:24 Intro and Twitch Stream Announcement02:18 Silver Age Review - Batman 9722:45 Guest Interview33:34 Rogue Roundup42:09 Backstories48:12 Portrayals1:06:04 Becca gushes about Heath Ledger for 15 minutes1:22:35 Moral of the Story Thanks to Ben Deane for our theme song: tinyurl.com/bendeaneThanks to Savannah Storm for our logo: instagram.com/art.by.savvys