The Fortress of Baileytude Podcasting Network

This time out Andy and Mike choose from the many, many, MANY Bat trade paperback collections to curate the Ultimate Bat Library! Come for the choices, stay for the Nightwing talk at the end!

This time out Andy and Mike present the first of an irregular side show where the guys talk about Batman movies and television shows that (probably) everybody as watched. This time out they talk about THE FLASH, because Mike felt he had to watch it and Andy is a good friend and didn't want him to suffer alone.

This time out Andy and Mike stick to their mandate again and talk about Batman #336. For about 30 minutes. Then it kind of turns into a stream of tangents that are entertaining. They promise.

This time out Andy and Mike take part in this year's JLMay crossover, which is all about the 2007 BRAVE AND THE BOLD series. The guys are kicking this event off by talking about BRAVE AND THE BOLD #1, which featured a team-up between Batman and Green Lantern. For grins, they also look at BRAVE AND THE BOLD #134 from the original run of the series which was definitely a comic book story that took place over 17 pages. Then, for some reason, they talk about the MCU. It's a fun episode and be sure to check the show notes at the website for links to the other podcasts that are part of JLMay 2023!

The BAM Crew is back with a brand new episode. This time out they are talking about the fourth episode of SUPERMAN AND LOIS Season 4, which was titled Too Close to Home. While The Crew does discuss Kyle having to act as the go-between with Lana and Sarah as well as John Henry having a confrontation with Mannheim and Jordan's problems with his grandfather, the bulk of the conversation is made up of the fight (if you could even call it that) at the diner, which will live rent free in Mike's head forever. Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face while Alison picks out The Most Aesthetically Pleasing person of the episode and Michael delivers an official Professor Bailey Superman 101 lesson on Clark Kent, Man of Action!

This time out Andy and Mike finish their look at the One Year Later storyline FACE THE FACE. Hear Andy and Mike talk about the things that didn't work for them about the resolution of the story. Thrill to them discussing things they liked about it! Marvel at their discussion about DC Comics during the DiDio administration! This episode has it all! Well...it has most of it all. It has some. THIS EPISODE HAS SOME!

Mike and Jeff finish the epic (and weekly) coverage of THE FINAL NIGHT! This time out they talk about Superman The Man of Steel #62, which features Emil Hamilton watching home videos in the Fortress as Superman struggles to help get power restored in Metropolis. Then, in FINAL NIGHT #4, Hal Jordan returns to help, but fails and the sun goes nova and everyone dies. Actually, that doesn't happen. But Hal does show up. Then, the boys look talk about the last few Final Night crossover issues, some of which actually have to do with Final Night!

This time out I celebrate Superman's 85th birthday by talking with writer Ed Gross. Ed has a book titled Voices From Krypton - The Unofficial Unauthorized Oral History of Superman coming out in June, so I thought it would be fun to sit down with him and talk about his history with Superman, why he loves writing oral histories, why he wanted to do this book, and so much more!

This time out Andy and Mike continue to shock and surprise by continuing to stick to their mandate by looking the first four parts of an overlooked Batman storyline. Eventually. They spend the first half of the episode catching up on DC movie news, which will either date the episode horribly or serve as a neat time capsule. Only time will tell. Then they talk about the first four chapters of Face the Face, the Batman storyline that was part of the whole One Year Later thing.

Mike and Jeff continue the epic (and weekly) coverage of THE FINAL NIGHT! This time out they talk about Action Comics #720, which has Superman dealing with the continued loss of his powers and a milita stealing tech from the SCU. Then, in FINAL NIGHT #3, things go from bad to worse. After that the boys talk about the FINAL NIGHT crossover issues that came out this same week!

The BAM Crew is back with a brand new episode. This time out they are talking about the third episode of SUPERMAN AND LOIS Season 3, which was titled In Cold Blood. Instead of being a weird adaptation of the Truman Capote novel, the episode turned out to be about Lois ditching chemo and the Crew had some things to say about that. They also discuss teenagers, why hitting kids isn't right, cool Superman moments and so much more!Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face while Alison picks out The Most Aesthetically Pleasing person of the episode and Michael delivers an official Professor Bailey Superman 101 lesson on Skyhook!

This time out Andy and Mike continue to stick to their mandate by looking at a truly overlooked Batman comic! BATMAN #362 features a fantastic Riddler story, but it also features art by Don Newton. Andy is very keen on Don Newton's artwork and that's why he chose this particular book. That's it. That's the episode description.

Mike and Jeff continue the epic (and weekly) coverage of THE FINAL NIGHT! This time out they talk about ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #540, which features the first appearance of a Pre-Crisis Legionnaire into the Post Crisis universe. Then, it's FINAL NIGHT #2, where things grow worse and worse because...you know...sun eater. After that the boys talk about the FINAL NIGHT crossover issues that came out this same week!

The BAM Crew is back with a brand new episode. This time out they are talking about the second episode of SUPERMAN AND LOIS Season 3, which was titled Uncontrollable Forces. Uncontrollable Forces? Try uncontrollable crying! The Crew discusses the huge revelation from this episode, how cool it was for Bruno and Superman chatting, and the fate of Ex-Mayor Dean! Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face while Alison picks out The Most Aesthetically Pleasing person of the episode and Michael delivers an official Professor Bailey Superman 101 lesson on Bruno Mannheim! Finally, YOUR FEEDBACK!

Mike and Jeff begin the epic (and weekly) coverage of THE FINAL NIGHT! This time out they talk about SUPERMAN #117, which doesn't really connect to FINAL NIGHT until the last page but is still a fun issue nonetheless. Then the main event! FINAL NIGHT #1! A being known as the Sun Eater has come latched on to the sun and the heroes and scientists of Earth must band together to stop it! Finally, the boys cover the crossover issues that came out the same week as the issue of FINAL NIGHT #1!

The BAM Crew is back with a new season of the show covering the new season of SUPERMAN AND LOIS! CLOSER was a strong opening and left The Crew with a lot to unpack. Is Lois pregnant? How thirsty is the town of Smallville? What will Chrissy give the boys for their birthday? This and other questions are probably answered along with a bunch of other ones! Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face while Alison picks out The Most Aesthetically Pleasing person of the episode and Michael delivers an official Professor Bailey Superman 101 lesson on Titano, Atomic Skull and Mechano Man! Finally, YOUR FEEDBACK!

THE FINAL NIGHT IS UPON US! Or, it's coming to From Crisis to Crisis at least. Starting on March 30, 2023 FCTC is going weekly to cover this underrated and amazing event! Seriously. It will be weekly. They're all edited and everything.

This time out Andy and Mike actually stick to their mandate...for once...and even brought along a guest. Writer Jim Beard joins the guys and even suggested the book they cover, which is BATMAN #252! Listen to all three of these Batman fans talk about The Spook and Alfred and Json Bard and Robin and even Danny Kaye!

This time out Andy and Mike throw their mandate out the window...again...to yak over BATMAN THE MOVIE! It's a commentary...with a few bouts of silence because the guys start watching the movie instead to talking over it. But it's fun. Promise.

This time out Andy and Mike throw their mandate out the window and just talk about a whole bunch of things. Topics include how mainstream audiences can make or break a comic book film, Mike coming back to the Superman books, Mike and Andy's current state as comic book readers, asking if the single issue is dying as a vessel to tell comic book stories, Grant Morrison, and so much more!

Mike and Jeff take a quick sidetrip on their way to covering FINAL NIGHT to talk about THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL! The stories! The pin-ups! The covers! The boys talk about everything!

This time out Andy and Mike finish their two-part look at Batman Year One. Not the Frank Miller fueled story. No, no, no! They are looking at the first year of Batman's publication history by talking about Detective Comics issue 35 to 38 and Batman issue 1! They also talk about a bunch of other things in fun tangents that will amuse and delight. Or something.

This time out Andy and Mike begin a two-part look at Batman Year One. Not the Frank Miller fueled story. No, no, no! They are looking at the first year of Batman's publication history by talking about Detective Comics issue 27 to 34!

This time out I talk about my reactions to Superman books, movies, and televsion in the year 2022. What comics did I read? Why did I decide to start picking up the Superman books again? What do I think of the whole Henry Cavill situation? Why do I feel old? Listen and find out!

This time out Andy and Mike take a look at the 2010 one shot BATMAN HIDDEN TREASURES. This special features a (until then) never-before published story by Bernie Wrightson with scripting by Ron Marz. Andy and Mike talk about that and the reprint of SWAMP THING issue 7 as well as going off on a few tangents about SUPERMAN AND LOIS, Alan Moore, and other fun topics!

This time out I present another not so lost episode which was supposed to be part one of a series of episodes leading up to ACTION COMICS 1000 back in 2018 but that never happened. The conversations I managed to record were a lot of fun so here is the second one which I recorded with Bob Fisher. We spend about an hour talking about the Superman story in ACTION COMICS 300!

This time out Andy and Mike devote another special episode to to a legendary comic book creator that passed away recently. Neal Adams revolutionized Batman as a character in the early seventies and became the template that is still followed to this day. Andy and Mike look at two Adams drawn Batman stories. One is the first appearance of a character that has a name that causes arguments in regards to how it is pronounced. The other has Batman fighting a werewolf. Not exactly overlooked, but the guys are making an exception for Neal.

This time out I present a not so lost episode which was supposed to be part one of a series of episodes leading up to ACTION COMICS 1000 back in 2018 but that never happened. The conversations I managed to record were a lot of fun so here is the first one which I recorded with Jon Wilson. We spend about an hour talking about the Superman story in ACTION COMICS 100!

Mike and Jeff finish their coverage of cover date October 1996 with ACTION COMICS #726 and SUPERMAN THE MAN OF STEEL #61. Plus, the boys answer the question "Wha' Happened?" in the other Superman related books of that month.

Season 2 of SUPERMAN AND LOIS concludes and The BAM Crew (Bethany, Alison, and Michael) are back to discuss the fifteenth episode of S AND L Season 2 which was titled WAITING FOR THE SUPERMAN. The Crew talks about Superman throwing himself into the sun, the final fate of Lucy Lane, how the various sub-plots were resolved, the revelation about where this show fits into the Arrowverse, and so much more! Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face while Alison picks out The Most Aesthetically Pleasing person of the episode and Michael delivers an official Professor Bailey Superman 101 lesson on The Parasite! Plus, YOUR FEEDBACK!

This time out Andy and Mike devote an episode to the late, great George Perez by looking at a story that is the opposite of Overlooked. A LONELY PLACE OF DYING was the introduction of the (technically) third iteration of Robin, the Boy Wonder and Perez was involved with that story. Andy and Mike take a good look at that story and chat about what Perez meant to them. NOTE: This episode was recorded before George Perez' passing and was originally intended to be a celebration, not a wake. So, if it sounds a little off at the beginning, that's why.

Season 2 of SUPERMAN AND LOIS continues and The BAM Crew (Bethany, Alison, and Michael) are back to discuss the fourteenth episode of S AND L Season 2 which was titled WORLDS WAR BIZARRE. The Crew talks about a Clark dealing with losing his powers, Lana explaining the Inverse Earth to the citizens of Smallville, how great Tyler is as Superman, and so much more! Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face while Alison picks out The Most Aesthetically Pleasing person of the episode! Plus, YOUR FEEDBACK!

Andrew Leyland and I get together to discuss the passing of George Perez by talking about him in general and two of the Superman books (DC Comics Presents #61 and Action Comics #644) he drew during his career.

Season 2 of SUPERMAN AND LOIS continues and The BAM Crew (Bethany, Alison, and Michael) are back to discuss the thirteenth episode of S AND L Season 2 which was titled ALL IS LOST. The Crew talks about which one of the four dads presented in this episode was the best dad, what should be done about Lucy, how Clark and Lana failed to properly introduce the classics to their kids, and so much more! Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face while Alison picks out The Most Aesthetically Pleasing AND Michael gives as off the cuff lesson about The Parasite! Plus, YOUR FEEDBACK!

Season 2 of SUPERMAN AND LOIS continues and The BAM Crew (Bethany, Alison, and Michael) are back to discuss the twelfth episode of S AND L Season 2 which was titled LIES THAT BIND. The Crew talks about the fallout of Clark revealing his identity to Lana, Mike's confusion on whether or not Lana and Clark had dated in high school, why adults talking like adults is a good thing, and so much more! Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face while Alison picks out The Most Aesthetically Pleasing! Plus, YOUR FEEDBACK!

Season 2 of SUPERMAN AND LOIS continues and The BAM Crew (Bethany, Alison, and Michael) are back to discuss the eleventh episode of S AND L Season 2 which was titled TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES. The Crew talks about Clark revealing his identity, the name that The Crew wants to call Jon-El, what the overall theme of this season is shaping up to be, and so much more! Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face while Alison picks out The Most Aesthetically Pleasing! Plus, YOUR FEEDBACK!

This time out Andy and Mike take a look at the trade paperback collection BATMAN: EGO AND OTHER TAILS. After a conversation revolving around Andy's thoughts on the recent film THE BATMAN they talk about the Darwyn Cooke stories BATMAN: EGO, SELINA'S BIG SCORE, and several one shots, all either written, drawn, or both by Darwyn Cooke.

Season 2 of SUPERMAN AND LOIS continues and The BAM Crew (Bethany, Alison, and Michael) are back to discuss the tenth episode of S AND L Season 2 which was titled BIZARROS IN A BIZARRO WORLD. The Crew talks about what a jerk Bizarro Superman was, Lana's Gothy wedding dress, Jon's descent into the cult, and so much more! Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face, Alison picks out THE Top 10 Most Aesthetically Pleasing, and Michael goes over the various Easter Eggs that popped up during the episode! Plus, YOUR FEEDBACK!

This time out Andy and Mike conclude their informal series of episodes where they talk about the times Batman crossed over with a character or property from another fictional universe. This time out they look at the time Batman fought the Punisher in PUNISHER/BATMAN: DEADLY KNIGHTS! During the episode they dicuss their thoughts on the Punisher as a character, their favorite stories, how the Batman keeps owning him in hand-to-hand combat and so much more. It was keen!

Season 2 of SUPERMAN AND LOIS continues and The BAM Crew (Bethany, Alison, and Michael) are back to discuss the ninth episode of S AND L Season 2 which was titled 30 DAYS AND 30 NIGHTS. The Crew talks about Lana's behavior on election night, Sarah helping her Dad, Jordan's up and down day, Lois' death glare, and so much more! Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face and Alison picks out who was The Most Aesthetically Pleasing! Plus, YOUR FEEDBACK!

Season 2 of SUPERMAN AND LOIS continues and The BAM Crew (Bethany, Alison, and Michael) are back to discuss the eighth episode of S AND L Season 2 which was titled INTO OBLIVION. The Crew talks about how no one should ever drink anything offered by people in Smallville, what Jordan's super-hero name should be, Lois' prowess in Rock, Paper, Scissors, and so much more! Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face and Alison picks out who was The Most Aesthetically Pleasing! Plus, YOUR FEEDBACK!

Season 2 of SUPERMAN AND LOIS continues and The BAM Crew (Bethany, Alison, and Michael) are back to discuss the seventh episode of S AND L Season 2 which was titled ANTI-HERO. The Crew talks about treason, Lois and Clark as parents, the identity of Tal-Rho's wife on Bizarro World, and so much more! Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face and Alison picks out who was The Most Aesthetically Pleasing! Plus, YOUR FEEDBACK!

Season 2 of SUPERMAN AND LOIS continues and The BAM Crew (Bethany, Alison, and Michael) are back to discuss the sixth episode of S AND L Season 2 which was titled Tried and True. The Crew talks about how Anderson's actions, fight scenes, why they feel bad for Kyle, and so much more! Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face and Alison picks out who was The Most Aesthetically Pleasing! Plus, YOUR FEEDBACK!

This time out Andy and Mike continue their informal series of episodes where they talk about the times Batman crossed over with a character or property from another fictional universe. This time out they look at the time Batman fought the Predator in the aptly titled BATMAN VERSUS PREDATOR! During the episode they talk about the comics, the movies, and go on several tangents. It's keen.

Season 2 of SUPERMAN AND LOIS continues and The BAM Crew (Bethany, Alison, and Michael) are back to discuss the fourth episode of S AND L Season 2 which was titled The Inverse Method. The Crew talks about how Bethany feels bad for Jordan, Alison feels bad for Kyle, Mike has thoughts on journalistic integrity, thoughts on the set pictures that were circulating last week, and more! Plus, Bethany chooses The Most Punchable Face and Alison picks out who was The Most Aesthetically Pleasing! Plus, YOUR FEEDBACK!

Mike and Jeff begin their coverage of cover date October 1996 with SUPERMAN #116, SUPERMAN THE MAN OF TOMORROW #6, and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #539. Plus, the boys answer the question "Wha' Happened?" in the other Superman related books of that month.