Legends of Gotham - A Gotham Podcast

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It's a Universe Box reunion as Anne Marie DeSimone interviews Bill Meeks about his new book Fan Podcasting: The Complete Guide! We'll discuss the seven years we spent geeking out about our favorite shows, and how we used the Café POV to build a community around our podcasts.

Bill Meeks talks to passionate people executing their "Big Ideas" in realistic ways. From entrepreneurs to artists and everything in between, I Made This tells the stories of dreamers just like you. Premiering December 2nd with five stellar interviews.

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(S05E11-12) "THEY DID WHAT?" and "THE BEGINNING" - What story started five years ago? It’s about a city, a calling, a Dark Knight hero. What comprised most of our thrillin’? The heroes were nice, but we loved the villains. Did it end strong? As good as we’d hoped. Will we ever forget Riddler and Penguin tied up with rope? Some moments were weak, but most were quite awesome. We’ll never forget the Legends of Gotham.

Kasum Kasey is counting down the Top 10 Fakist stories from Season 1 as voted on by you, the Fakist Faithful. Refresh yourself, or get caught up, before Season 2 drops on May 5th!

(S05E09-10) "THE TRIAL OF JIM GORDON" and "I AM BANE" Who is the man who shot good Ol’ Jim? Zsasz always had quite the problem with him. Why do people love Ivy so much? They can’t resist her poisonous touch. Is the GCPD secure? Not any Thursday. Will baby Batgirl survive till her birthday? Is Gotham a prison without any warden? It all depends of the verdict in “The Trial of Jim Gordon.” Who is the daughter of the Demon’s Head? She’s feeling vengeful ‘cause the Demon is dead. Is Hugo Strange’s science insane? The answer is “yes.” The validation is Bane. Is Alfred injured? Pretty much always. Does Barbara Kean shoot from wheelchairs in hallways? Who was the man who caused all that pain? An answer from the shadows: “I Am Bane.”

(S05E08) "NOTHING'S SHOCKING" - Who’s the man haunting Gotham’s dank sewers? This killer Croc is more than just rumors. How did Mr. Penn manage to survive? Lax coroners, and a dummy disguise. Is Jane Doe evil? Harvey’s to blame. Does her ivory mask hide more than her name? Will Scarface’s debut get Ed and Pengy talking? They bond over a bullet in this week’s “Nothing’s Shocking.”

(S05E07) Where has Alfred Pennyworth gone? He’s back in the mansion, a buttling pawn. Will Bruce survive another night at the cinema? Jeremiah gives his grief a much-needed enema. Is Barbara pregnant? Yes, but who’s asking? Who’s left in Gotham to suffer J’s gassing? He looks like the Joker, but should we remain skeptical? Who else could fall into a vat at “Ace Chemicals”?

(S05E06) Can Jim break a sprint in polished dress shoes? He’s a cop on the run, with nothing to lose. Who would dare invade Penguin’s den of treasure? Magpie’s the no-goodnik. They’re birds of a feather. Should the cops trust the Riddler? What, are you high? Will Ed bomb his audition to be a good guy? Will Secretary Walker conquer Fish Moonie’s bitches? Eduardo needs more than Jim’s “13 Stitches.”

(S05E05) “PENA DURA” – Is Jim’s army buddy a foe or a friend? At least he gives Jim a choice, in the end. Did Oswald chip away at Ed’s moral resolve? He’s not the real problem, but he’s surely involved. Is Hugo a monster? No, but he makes them. Can Bruce change a cat who […]

(S05E04) "RUIN" - Who set the bomb that blew up Haven? Ed’s looking grimy and he hasn’t shaven. Was Zsasz the professional we’re seeking news of? He’s guilty of much, just not what he’s accused of. Did Cat kill Jeremiah? Are you paying attention? Will Gotham’s clownish messiah reverse his ascension? Could Jim’s loneliness make Barbara a shoo-in? No matter how it shakes out, the whole city’s in “Ruin.”

(S05E03) "PENGUIN, OUR HERO" - Why is Pengy forever alone? He demanded obedience while inside his home. Has the GCPD created a Haven? It was a safe place until the windows all caved in. Is Selina a victim? Not any longer. If Mutants are strong, is Catwoman stronger? With the survivor count hovering near zero, who will proclaim that he’s “Penguin, Our Hero”?

(S05E02) "TRESPASSERS" - Who haunts the park talking to plants? Ivy flusters Bruce as she makes an advance. Can Jim and Harv save kids from Soothsayers? It seems so at first, but there are deeper layers. Will Mother help you? She’ll help you die. Are teeth the secret to her Mother's Meat Pies? The government sucks, most of all their dispatchers, forcing our heroes to become the “Trespassers.”

(S05E01) "YEAR ZERO" - What’s happened to Gotham in the months since we vanished? Gothamites cower, defenceless and famished. Will No Man’s Land fall to the criminal element? A flash forward sets a chilling new precedent. But what of Selina? She’s lounging in bed. Will Bruce’s quest for the witch expose a new story thread? With no hope in sight, Gotham finds a hero. You gotta start the end somewhere. Let’s begin at “Year Zero.”

Bill and Anne Marie have some very exciting news about the upcoming season of Gotham. Find out what we've been up to, and what we're doing next!

FEATURING MANY OF OUR UNIVERSE BOX STORYTELLERS! The Fakist Presents Birdman Stan: Fly High, a hastily thrown together tribute to the man whose "Lazy Eye in the Sky" drifted toward heaven far too soon. Then, a Teen Wolf fancast welcomes an historic guest. All that, plus The Bieber Babies... All Grown Up!

A NEW podcast, featuring voices you'll recognize and sketches that will crack you up. Covering the fake news… For Real. Paul DaFoe, along with the best news team in the business, breaks fake news from the worlds of politics, sports, entertainment, and Neptune. If the news is #BREAKING, it's probably The Fakist who's breaking it.

In the lead up to the return of Gotham Season 4 on March 1st we joined with our old friends at Gotham TV Podcast for theirGotham Season 4 Recap podcast. We discussed all of our favorite moments from the first half of Season 4.

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they discuss Gotham's Season 3 finale (and close up shop)! (S03E21-22) - When is it okay for a man to be sick? When that man is Jim Gordon (with a Tetch virus kick). When is Bruce Wayne not like himself? When he’s keeping his emotions up on a shelf. Who is "Cyrus Gold"? Somebody knows. Will he be born on a Monday with fancy dress clothes? Will Penguin and Riddler ever make nice? Is Ed still alive in that block made of ice? Who is that kid colored like coal? With “Destiny Calling” Bruce has a “Heavydirtysoul”.

(S03E20) - Will Bruce end his madness after killing the Court? Getting revenge leaves him feeling short. Will Lee’s love for Jim lead to his death? He rethinks the breakup while gasping for breath. Does Penguin have soldiers? Not any more. Will Fish conscript him, or is she still sore? Is Union Station the new madness canteen? Citizens drink up the virus from a “Pretty Hate Machine."

(S03E19) Why does Barnes wear a painted-on mask? To separate his present from past. How many statues did the court make? Their maps can survive a Joker-sourced break. Will Penguin kill Riddler? We’ll find out next week. Can Ed stand up to an army of freaks? Is Lee damned now, or will Jim clean her blood? Whatever comes next, “All Will Be Judged.”

(S03E18) (S03E18) - Are Jim’s machinations a little too blatant? Kathryn discovers he’s a dumb double agent. Can he stop the Tetch virus from infecting the city? The cleansing of Gotham is done by committee. Will Ivy heal Catgirl? She can, with her plant. Will Lee’s vengeful queries turn into a rant? When Bruce drops his rage will everything click? A new stage is set in this week’s “Light the Wick.”

What is the riddle Ed couldn’t solve? The group around which all of Gotham revolves. Will #PengyPlants assemble the freaks? They find fire and ice in their very first week! Will Jim fool the Court? Who even knows? What if all Alfred knows of Bruce Wayne is his clothes? If Babs ain’t on top will she settle for middle? The Owls are endangered in “The Primal Riddle.” PLUS: An exclusive voicemail from the ALL-NEW FIREFLY!

(S03E16) Does Penguin have anybody that he can trust? His friendship with Gabe gets ground into dust. Can Bruce Wayne leave the alley behind him? He’s reliving his past until somebody finds him. Is Frank a rat? Depends on the moment. Will Jim join the Court to even the quotient? Will a mysterious weapon leave violent impressions? Gotham runs on “These Delicate and Dark Obsessions”.

(S03E15) - Who talks to a man with no living friend? The ghost of the Penguin is here to offend. Will Bruce and Selena finally find closure? A fight in the alley makes them lose composure. Is Uncle Frank lying? Pretty much always. Will Jim find his way out of his owlish maze? With the Chess King ended, will Ed find fearful fame? We finally learn “How the Riddler Got His Name”.

We announce the three winners of our GOTHAM SWEETHEART CONTEST! Who will win the three Gotham action figures from Diamond Select Toys? Watch and find out!

It’s time for THE BOXIES! That’s right. It’s the first annual edition of our new awards show. Who will win? Who will lose? You’ll have to watch to find out. PLUS: We review the new DC Comics/NBC sitcom Powerless. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX.

(S03E14) - Who doesn't love a night at the circus? These carnival games are making me nervous. Is Gotham a city without it’s own hero? Thanks to Jerome the number ticks up from zero. Will Ed kill the Penguin? He certainly wants to. Is a friend still a friend after he shoots you? Will Jerome’s Arkham cell come with funny blond amenities? He teaches Bruce “The Gentle Art of Making Enemies”.

(S03E13) - Will the Jerome cult seduce a whole city? Dwight takes the stage but his face isn’t pretty. Will Penguin maintain his control over Gotham? With Ed killing gangsters his chance isn’t awesome. Does Jerome forgive Dwight? Dwight makes a good case. Would any excuse repair a cut face? Why staple your visage before you clean it? You’ll get infected once you “Smile Like You Mean It”.

(S03E12) - How often does love turn into hate? When Jim killed Lee’s husband he sealed his fate. Once someone dies do they leave completely? They might still visit at night quite discreetly. Is Jerome the messiah? He’d laugh if you asked him. Will Gotham fall to the cultists who’ve backed him? Will Maria bring trouble to her stately hosts? The past comes alive thanks to Gotham’s “Ghosts”.

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they celebrate the holiday season with Christmas story readings, then they (and their listeners) open Secret Santa gifts, and then we'll wind it up with our 2014 video Take Me Home for Christmas!

(S03E11) - Why doesn’t Mario trust his new bride? A virus exposes his jealous side. How will he make Gotham’s hero a villain? He’s drawing blanks for Lee to fill in. Is Oswald to blame? His love is the key. Did Ed’s blind devotion cause him not to see? Will an owl statue lead Bruce to prosper? Jim should “Beware the Green-Eyed Monster.”

(S03E10) - What can save Butch and his Tabby? A hand from the gal and a Babs who is stabby. Does The Whisper Gang hold the truth of the key? With the Court on the offing Bruce sure agrees. Is Mario troubled? His daddy don’t care. Will a final goodbye cause a brand new affair? Will the coming war wreck Penguin’s aplomb? The clock is still ticking on this week’s “Time Bomb.”

(S03E09) - Why do some friends grow up too fast? It’s not surprising when the actor’s recast. When the boss is corrupt, to whom does he answer? Jim Gordon’s gunning for his commander. Who killed Isabella? Ed thinks he knows. Will Oswald kill Butch before he’s exposed? Will Barnes be found wanting when faced with a scrutineer? Justice is served to “The Executioner”.

(S03E08) - How does a good cop finally turn bad? When crooks work the system Barnes gets real mad. How will Jim handle his return to the force? By hunting down monsters with Harvey, of course. Isabella is freaky? Ed has no clue. Why go for Oswald when Kringle will do? Why does nobody notice Barnes’ pale blush? He’d better hope for a facial “Blood Rush”.

(S03E07) - Who could love a madman like Ed? Someone who looks like the gal he made dead. Will Bruce burn Selina’s soufflé? His butler might try to scare her away. Who has Barbara become? Jim’s conscience bellhop. Who can save him from her psycho hell drop? Will Jim deal with his baggage or get stuck with Miss Kean? Let’s all take a whiff of tonight’s “Red Queen.”

(S03E06) - How will a hero be forced to choose? The Hatter baits Jim with two lovers to lose. Who deserves Penguin’s undying love? He mounts a confession when given a shove. Will Ed accept love? Not from the mayor. Who gave the new Kringle her shiny new hair? When Valerie is shot will she keep her Jim habit? Jim’s down the hole in “Follow the White Rabbit”.

(S03E05) - Who betrays who at high society functions? Parties with booze expose mayoral malfunctions. Is Bruce finally ready to claim what he’s chasing? He can’t quite say with lips interlacing. Did Harvey miss Ed? I’d assume not. Will Barnes keep his secret to service the plot? If Butch is so loyal why mow down his crew? Turns out he won’t do “Anything For You.”

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they bring you the latest in pop culture entertainment news. From books to Broadway to TV and video games, they'll tell you what's inside the Universe Box. This episode features a sampler platter of our best stories from the first month.

(S03E04) - Who is the monster that got in Jim’s mind? The man whose advances his sister declined. Is Yanni Bruce the destined Dark Knight? He’s immune to pain and willing to fight. Will Penguin win? With financials incentive. Will Ed prove he’s worthy by being attentive? Is Alice’s fall really that surprising? A fall through the window brings a “New Day Rising.”

(S03E03) - Why is the hypnotist up on the stage? He’s doing a trick to garner his wage. What happens when Jim and Lee reunite? They make small talk, while Lee brings the bite. Will Bruce help his double? He’ll do his best. Will 5 learn enough Bruce to pass Cat’s Bruce test? Is Jervis Alice’s brother, or is that a disguise? All will be clear when you “Look Into My Eyes.”

(S03E02) - Where does a girl become a lady? Out from the drink on a shore that is shady. Is The Penguin the hope Gotham needs? His reputation is built on his foul deeds. Who runs the Court? Bruce seems to know her. Will his reluctant vow even slow her? Can Hugo save Fish Mooney, Bitch? Gothamites are eager to “Burn the Witch”.

(S03E01) - What does Jim do when Leslie is taken? He hunts the monsters Hugo awakened. How will the board take the Wayne ultimatum? It’s not like they didn’t already hate ‘em. Can Oswald find Fish? He offers cash. Did Tabby turn Butch’s heart into mash? Will Mooney’s power destroy her every cell? All Gotham knows it’s “Better to Reign in Hell”.

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone (with guest Bobby Hawke) LIVE from Tampa Bay Comicon to discuss the 2nd season of Gotham and speculate on what’s coming up in Season 3! BONUS: Gotham Trivia from @GothamAddicts!

Join Bill Meeks, Anne Marie DeSimone, and guest Bobby Hawke for an analysis of the latest movie from DC Comics, Suicide Squad. What do you do with your back to The Wall? You do what she says or she’ll make you fall. When villains are heroes for whom do you cheer? How ‘bout the Aussie sneaking a beer? Will Harley escape? The Joker gives aid. Will she forgo Puddin’ for these friends she’s made? Deadshot’s the hero. Isn’t that odd? We’re off our meds with the “Suicide Squad.”

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they review the animated adaptation of the seminal Alan Moore comic book "The Killing Joke". Starring Batman, Joker, Batgirl, and a naked Jim Gordon. What happens after one bad day? Joker’s convinced that your mind goes away. Can Batman solve his bad clown conundrum? He’d turn into someone he shouldn’t become. Will Gordon crumple? He lives by the book. Will he maintain his lawful outlook? Will the Batman engage in a thrilling choke? Laughter is deadly in “The Killing Joke”.

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone for all of the latest news and speculation on Gotham Season 3 that you can shake a stick at! Court of Owls, Mad Hatters, falling heroes, and awakened monsters! PLUS: Come see us at Tampa Bay Comicon!

Join Bill Meeks, Anne Marie DeSimone, and their guests John and Derek from Gotham TV Podcast to discuss the insanity that was Gotham Season 2. Maniax! Hugo Strange! Azrael! Penguin eats his step family! We're diving deep on the second season of the best comic book show on television.

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