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Batman Returns brings audiences back to Tim Burton's dark, expressionistic version of Gotham City—only this time, the tone veers even further into gothic fairy-tale territory. The story centers on three broken souls colliding: Batman (Michael Keaton), still wrestling with dual identity; Selina Kyle (Michelle Pfeiffer), a timid secretary who transforms into the fiercely confident Catwoman; and Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin (Danny DeVito), an abandoned child raised in the sewers who rises to the city's surface seeking revenge and twisted legitimacy. Meanwhile, corrupt businessman Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) lurks behind the scenes pulling strings and fueling chaos. The film blends superhero action with horror-tinged fantasy and emotional tragedy, creating one of the most visually unique comic book movies ever made.If you are new to the podcast then please consider following us on the platform that you love, we can be found most anywhere that you listen to your favorite podcasts. Please leave us a rating and review if you listen on iTunes and a 5 star rating if you listen on Spotify. If you like what you hear then please share the show with your friends and family. If you would like to help support the podcast by donating a small amount or any custom amount you choose then please visit the following link:https://retrolife4u.com/supportThis is not a membership or anything just a way for you to help support us without paying a reoccurring monthly fee when you feel like you are able to help.If you have any questions, comments, suggestions for shows or you have a question you would like us to read on air then email us at retrolife4you@gmail.comYou can find us on social media at the following places:FacebookInstagramTik TokYouTubeRetro Life 4 You Website
watch the video below: listen to the podcast below: It's time to close out yet another year of the Dandy Fun House. While all those “other shows” are slacking off and giving you retrospectives of everything they've already done in the past year, it is instead our tradition here at the Dandy Fun House to leave the past exactly there… in the past and instead look ahead to the brand spankin' new year coming at us like Frehley's Comet and take a glimpse at the coolest stuff we've been able to find that's waiting for us in 2026! We're going to look at theme parks, movies, pinball and of course the TOTY AWARD NOMINATION picks for the upcoming 2026 Toy of the Year Awards! Are you ready to get your kicks in 26? Then LET'S step into the FUN HOUSE! Hello and welcome to the Dandy Fun House 2025 year-end extravaganza where we wear the hats and blow our hooters about the very best in retro pop culture, toys and games and all the fun stuff! I’m your host Neil Dandy and in this episode we're going to look ahead at WHAT’S HOT ON THE HORIZON FOR 2026 in the worlds of theme parks, movies, pinball and my personal picks for the 2026 TOTY AWARDS (Toy of the Year). BUT FIRST! I have to show you these amazing DANDY FUN HOUSE T-Shirts before time runs out! Perfect for swaddling the baby new year, They have a front and a back so you don’t get cold and we even cut 4 holes in them! One to crawl your body into, one to stick your head out of and two to poke your arms through! Find them in the Dandy Fun Shop at the Dandy Fun House website at dandyfunhouse.com before the Dandy Ball Drops! Alrighty, hold on tighty and let’s get right into what's hot on the horizon for 2026 starting with… THEME PARKS! And up first is going to be UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD (which isn't actually in Hollywood, it's in Studio City kind of like the LA Angels baseball team is actually in Anaheim and how they call the Embassy Suites here in Murfreesboro, Tennessee “Nashville South” which we absolutely are not. But anyway that's a rabbit hole rant for another day.) Anyway, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS in the greater Los Angeles, California area is breaking ground on a new roller coaster where each individual car experiences its very own 360 degrees of rotation. The coaster is called FAST AND FURIOUS HOLLYWOOD DRIFT themed after the Fast and Furious movies obviously. This one is expected to peel out in 2026! And Legoland California is busy building the Lego Galaxy space-themed land including an indoor roller coaster. Over at Kings Island in Ohio they're opening what they are calling a new “dark ride” in 2026 called “PHANTOM THEATER: Opening Nightmare.” It's in the location that has most recently held an attraction called Boo Blasters but is apparently the site of a previous attraction also called PHANTOM THEATER and this is apparently the return of that attraction with some various upgrades. I went to the Kings Island website to get more information and there's just a teaser video showing two girls walking into Boo Blasters and ending up in the Phantom Theater which appears to be a very loose sendup on the Phantom of the Opera. The cartoon phantom character they show in the teaser graphic is obviously based on the classic Lon Chaney silent film character, and visitors ride inside cars that resemble opera boxes. So… yeah. Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (my neck of the woods kinda sorta) will be undertaking a $50 million expansion and also opening the world's first ever hybrid indoor family coaster and whitewater river raft ride called the “Night Flight Expedition.” Then under at Sea World, Orlando Florida they're diving into a new dark ride called SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep. If you don't know what a dark ride is, it basically means it's indoors and you get moved from scene to scene. It doesn't necessarily mean it's actually dark. Anyway, this new dark ride at Sea World Orlando will be what they are calling a suspended dark ride. The only information about this ride currently is that the rider will “discover dazzling ecosystems, legendary sea life, and breathtaking stories of resilience and wonder.” NEW MOBILITY DEVICE POLICY AT SEA WORLD! And speaking of Sea World, they have a controversial new policy which has been making the news lately that has just rolled out regarding mobility devices for the disabled. It appears that rollator walkers with seats are no longer permitted. The official updated policy from the Sea World website is as follows: “For the safety of our guests and employees, rollator walkers with seats on them are not permitted at SeaWorld Orlando. Alternative personal transportation options, including standard wheelchairs and Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECVs), are available. Walkers without a seat are permitted.” I'm guessing that more than a few guests were using their rollators like wheelchairs and it was causing some sort of safety concern in the parks. As someone who transports disabled people as my profession and handles mobility devices all day long, I can tell you from personal experience that a wheelchair itself is something you need to exercise caution with while pushing someone around. A rollator walker would be very, very easy to tip over if someone were attempting to use it as a wheelchair. So while I am disappointed at the inconvenience some disabled guests are going to face with this new policy, I want to be very careful not to demonize Sea World too quickly on this new policy. Guests can still borrow suitable mobility devices from guest services. Ok, time to work our flippers over to the world of PINBALL! Here are the rumored pinball releases expected in 2026 that caught my eye during the research for this episode. Please keep in mind these are only rumors… AMERICAN PINBALL is rumored to be releasing a CUPHEAD pinball machine in 2026 based on the wildly popular video game featuring some amazing vintage animation styles. I'll admit I'm not familiar with the character or the video game but I do love this vintage cartoon style! SPOOKY PINBALL is said to be working on a MOTORHEAD pinball machine for 2026. NO offense to guitarist Wurzel or drummer Mickey Dee (now playing with the Scorpions) who were crucial to keeping the band going in its later years, but I'm really hoping it honors the original lineup of Lemmy, Philthy Phil and Fast Eddie! BARRELS OF FUN PINBALL appears to be cooking up some GOONIES pinball for the new year! RAMPS PINBALL will be coming out with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! Oh please let the carnivorous plant eat the ball! And last but not least in our pinball 2026 rumours we have PINBALL ADVENTURES bringing us SUSHI MADNESS! Ni Ohashi Kudasai ! And if you're REALLY a pinball nut as we know you are, you'll want to put March 20th through the 22nd on your calendar because that's when Frisco, Texas braces itself for the annual TEXAS PINBALL FESTIVAL! Over 440 games. One incredible weekend! The website says tickets go on sale October 4th 2026. I have to imagine that's a typo and they really mean 2025 otherwise only those with the ability for reverse time travel will be able to attend. There will be tournaments and challenges, special guests and panels, exhibitors, parts, memorabilia, new games and there will be a special tech day for those trying to upgrade and/or fix their own machines. That's the TEXAS PINBALL FESTIVAL 2026! Rope you a ticket today! Yeehaw! Alright, I think we're ready to “steer” away from pinball and “drive” this herd into… MOVIES! First I'll start with letting you know a few of my favorite movies of 2025 before we get into what's ahead for 2026: JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH: Ok, it was pretty much par for the course but it had Scarlett Johansson carrying the entire movie on her shoulders alone and she pulled it off amazingly! MICKEY 17: This is a movie about a guy who signs on to do very dangerous grunt work in space for a corporation and every time he gets killed, the company just prints out a new copy of him with all his same memories. The crux is that the new copy never knows if he's actually the person being reborn every time or if he really dies and the new copy just has his memories and merely thinks he's the same person. Weird stuff. THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS – After many fantastic fails at trying to make this work on the big screen, they finally got the Fantastic Four right! The retro future vibe was spot on and all the actors were perfect! SUPERMAN: I was really upset about losing Henry Cavill as Superman, but James Gunn came back with a fresh new fun feel on this one starring David Corenswet, even bringing in Supe's dog Krypto! This movie was just a great time! More please! THE SMASHING MACHINE: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in a dramatic role co-starring Emily Blunt. It's the story of Mixed Martial arts and UFC Champion Mark Kerr and how he conquered his biggest opponent: addiction. And finally in my roundup of my favorite movies of 2025 I bring you… BUGONIA! This movie was a crazy trip with some really wild twists and many moments of pure cringe and I loved it! Starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons who seems to be showing up in everything lately! It's a story about two conspiracy nuts who kidnap a corporate CEO thinking she's a space alien trying to destroy the Earth. This was easily my biggest delightful surprise of 2025. But before we get to 2026, I'd like to give a special nod to TRON: ARES because I always expect anything starring Jared Leto to suck eggs and this did not! And SPINAL TAP II: The End Continues… Rest in peace Marty DiBergi. MOVIES I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2026! THE ODYSSEY Expected Jul 17, 2026: After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Circe along the way. starring Matt Damon, Mia Goth, and Anne Hathaway. This could be really good or it could be really stupid. I'm betting this is going to be good and double or nothing that Mia Goth will be a siren or maybe Medusa. I think she'd make a good Medusa! EVIL DEAD BURN Expected Jul 24, 2026 – I'm a sucker for the Evil Dead movies. This one is not likely to have any Bruce Campbell, but they're keeping the details under tight wraps for now so who knows? COYOTE VS. ACME Expected Aug 28, 2026 PG A story set in the ACME warehouse, the manufacturer of anything and everything used by the Looney Tunes characters. And apparently John Cena is voicing one of the characters! Oh please oh please oh please get this right! If 2025's “The Day The Earth Blew Up” starring Daffy Duck and Porky Pig is any indication, I think we can have high hopes here! Ooh, that’s another one of my favorites from 2025 I left off the list! INSPECTOR GADGET – No details are available but I think we're long overdue for some Go Go Gadget action! DUNE Part Three Expected Dec 18, 2026 It follows Muad’dib, heir to unimaginable power, as he brings to fruition the ancient scheme to create a superbeing ruler among men, not in the heavens. And according to imdb it’s starring Starring Rebecca Ferguson, Timothée Chalamet and Anya Taylor-Joy. Did you pick up what I just picked up? Zendaya is not listed as a cast member on IMDB! How can this IMD Be!? You tell me! PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN (untitled) – That's all we know folks. Hopefully they got things squared away with Johnny Depp. That is if they want to sell tickets. I AM LEGEND 2 – Military scientist Robert Neville seems the sole survivor in virus-ravaged New York. He’s waging a fight against “Darkseekers”, mutants resembling vampires trying to capture him as he searches for a cure. Starring Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan Alright! I could go for a sequel to I AM LEGEND! Especially when you add Michael B into the mix! I'd really like a sequel to iRobot but this'll do me for now! BLADE – That's right they are teasing a new Blade movie for 2026 with Mia Goth listed in the cast but of course the burning question is DO THEY HAVE WESLEY SNIPES??? They gave him a cameo as Blade in the Deadpool vs. Wolverine movie last year. But Snipes is NOT listed in the cast on IMDB as of yet! There is also an Untitled Denzel Washington Project Based on the historical figure of Hannibal, considered one of the greatest military commanders of all time. The film covers the crucial battles he led against the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War. You had me at Denzel, not to mention I love historical action movies. Bring it on! THE BRIDE Expected Mar 6, 2026 In 1930s Chicago, Dr. Frankenstein asks Dr. Euphronius to help create a companion. They give life to a murdered woman as the Bride, sparking romance, police interest, and radical social change. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Christian Bale THIS IS THE ONE I'M WAITING FOR! Love Christian Bale and love the concept of setting the story of The Bride of Frankenstein in 1930's Chicago! Let's go! SCANDALOUS! This will be the story behind the Hollywood romance of Sammy Davis Jr. and actress Kim Novak. I love anything related to Sammy Davis Jr. “It's gonna be fantastic baby!” CLAYFACE – Expected Sep 11, 2026 A shape-shifting creature made of magical clay haunts Gotham City, alternating between villain and ally of Batman. Ok, it's a Batman villain and not a super obvious one! Looks interesting! EVEL KNIEVEL ON TOUR – This one is going to be about Legendary motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel and apparently the drama that surrounded the run-up to his 1974 attempt at jumping the Snake River Canyon in Idaho.Starring Leonardo DiCaprio Ok, first of all, Evel was planning to jump the Grand Canyon but couldn't get the ok from the US Government so he made a deal with an Indian tribe to jump the Snake River Canyon seeing how it was located on sovereign tribal land. Anyway, a new movie about Evel Knievel? Heck yeah! THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING – Expected Nov 20, 2026 This new installment of the Hunger Games will explore Panem 24 years before Katniss’ saga, starting on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, where a young Haymitch Abernathy participates. Ok, this could be alright. I'm not super excited about it but I could be swayed since it won't have Jennifer Lawrence in it. And that's it for THE MOVIES I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2026! Now for TOYS! What I like to do this time of year is see what toys from 2025 have been nominated in various categories for a coveted TOY OF THE YEAR award otherwise known as a TOTY and let you know my personal picks, not that anyone in the industry is giving me a vote. Maybe someday. BUT TODAY I bring you MY PERSONAL 2026 TOTY AWARD NOMINEE PICKS! ACTION FIGURE OF THE YEAR: I like Avatar Interactive Shoulder Banshee by Disney Consumer Products – This thing looks pretty cool. It's basically a small, colorful looking dragon that sits on your shoulder and attaches via a magnetic base you wear under your clothing. A handheld controller allows you to control head and wing movements as well as its voice. This thing is pretty darn awesome! In the COLLECTIBLES category: There are two different nominees that caught my eye. One is Sticki Rolls Series 2 by Sky Castle Toys which is basically charm bracelets marketed to girls with rolls of small stickers on them with different fun graphics. The other nominee I like is Wigglitz by ZB Designs. These are tiny toy figurines of almost every type of fun character you can imagine that have some sort of wiggly aspect to them, or better put: something that moves when you wiggle them. If I had to choose between these two, I'd probably go with Wigglitz because it's something you'll get continual enjoyment from whereas the Sticki Rolls are only fun until you run out of stickers. CONSTRUCTION PLAYSET OF THE YEAR: I have to give it to GeckoBot 2.0 by Thames & Kosmos, This is a kit where you build your very own robotic gecko that actually climbs up your windows. Thames & Kosmos just keeps knocking it out of the park! CREATIVE TOY OF THE YEAR: Crayola Marker Airbrush has got my vote (that is if I HAD A VOTE which I don't!). If you've ever dreamed of someday making awful-looking t-shirts and hats on the boardwalk, then THIS could be your starter kit! It's an actual working airbrush sprayer courtesy of everyone's favorite crayon company, Crayola! It even comes with various spray color cartridges so you start saying it by spraying it! DOLL OF THE YEAR: Admittedly, I as a 57 year old man should absolutely NOT be voicing my opinion on the Doll of the Year Award (DOTY award?) but if I had to choose from the list of 2026 nominees I would hands-down pick Woof & Co by Sunny Days Entertainment. It's a collection of fashionable dogs of various breeds who all dress FABULOUS! Yeah, this is the one I'd go for. EDUCATIONAL TOY OF THE YEAR: In this category I am really liking the SNAP CIRCUITS SPY KIT by Elenco Electronics. This has a bunch of components that you just snap together to make all sorts of cool stuff like a vibration sensor, motion detector, trip wire, voice changer and a whole lot more. Oh the trouble I would have gotten myself into if I had something like this when I was a kid! GAME OF THE YEAR: I've gotta tell you, there's not a bad one in the bunch of nominees this year for Game of the Year! They've got an EXPLODING KITTENS BOARD GAME where you actually flip the entire board and all the pieces stay in place! There's a Simon game (you know, the memory game Simon?) where they took it and incorporated it into a dance mat called SIMON JUMP. So you stomp out your moves on the dance mat! Then there's COWS IN SPACE where magnetic flying saucers dangle from your forehead via a sproingy headstrap and the object is to abduct cows from a field with your flying saucer! But the game that caught my attention the most was TETRIS TUMBLE XL! It's sort of like Giant Jenga except there is a base that rocks side to side and you roll a die to see what tetris pieces you have to stack on top of it and of course whoever makes the stack fall to the ground is the LOSER! I like this. It's like a great big fun yard game you could also play in your living room. TETRIS TUMBLE XL for Game of the Year is my choice! INFANT / TODDLER TOY OF THE YEAR: Ok, maybe another category I might not be the best judge for but I'm who you've got pal! And in this category I choose Pour ‘N’ Grow Pop-Up Garden by Yookidoo. This appears to be mainly a bath time toy kit but you could play with it really anywhere as long as you have some water onhand. It's pretty simple: you've got three different toys, The fill and water flower, Peek A Bee and Pop Up Worm. You pour water into them or onto them and the water turns some internal mechanisms to make the flower open, the worm come out and wiggle or gets the bee to play peek a bee with you! Very unique and inventive and in my opinion, the absolute best of this year's bunch! KIDULT TOY OF THE YEAR: Kidult? That means it's made for ages 14 and up. And I'm really torn down the middle between two nominees on this one. I like the Miniverse Make it Mini Food Diner Series 4 by MGA Entertainment which is an art kit for making your own food minis that you control the designs and colors of. Have you ever walked past a restaurant that had fake food on display showing examples of their most popular dishes? Well that's what you'll be making with this kit only really, really small. The name is way too long though. Or if you just want something cool to play with that doesn't really take any time and effort, I offer you the ZipString Aracna, which is a newer version of the ZipString string loop toy, but it attaches to your wrist so you can shoot it out like Spiderman! (although they obviously aren't allowed to actually invoke Spiderman but they sure are bending over backwards suggesting it as extremely as they legally can!) The really cool feature of this Kidult toy of the year nominee is the glow feature! Flip a switch on the ZipString wrist launcher, turn off the lights and do all sorts of awesome tricks and shapes in the dark with a glowing string loop. So… Miniverse Make it Mini Food Diner Series 4 or the the ZipString Aracna! The Miniverse Make it Mini Food Diner Series 4 triggers me relentlessly with that obnoxiously long name, so on that basis alone I am giving the nod to the ZipString Aracna! OUTDOOR TOY OF THE YEAR: I think there should really be two sub categories here. One for younger kids and one for older. For the older kids, I was really blown away by the Crazy Cart Shuffle by Razor USA. This thing is like a Big Wheel or a Green Machine on steroids. Not only can you pedal around in this thing but you can spin and also drift. It's really neat. And speaking of neat, for the little ones I absolutely love the Outdoor Kitchen by Hape. It's not a real kitchen of course but it's a really cool miniature toy version of an outdoor kitchen setup! Come on TOTY Awards, let's break this one up by age groups! PRESCHOOL TOY OF THE YEAR: Ok, there were some good ones in here and maybe I'm judging on my own male bias from a bygone era but my favorite here was the Little Tikes Creative Construction Power Cuts Set by MGA Entertainment. It's a woodworking shop playset with an actual working , low-powered plastic chop saw which cuts through foam 2x4s and also comes with a play hammer, nails, measuring tape and carpenter pencil which is actually a marker. In the video demonstration I watched, the chop saw did struggle getting through the foam wood, but when you're talking about preschoolers, that's probably about the best you can hope for. We desperately need more encouragement and inspiring of our youth towards the skilled trades in my humble opinion and this is a refreshing step in that direction. Nicely done! SPECIALTY TOY OF THE YEAR: I was truly taken by the Yes & Know Original Invisible Ink Trivia Game Books by Tree Town Toys. These are basically activity books where different things are revealed with the use of a special invisible ink pen. This looks fantastic for keeping the younguns busy on a road trip or maybe in a waiting room or anywhere you want to keep them distracted. That is until you run out of invisible ink and invisible ink activity books! And those are my picks for the 2026 TOTY AWARDS and THAT'S our look ahead at what's hot on the horizon for 2026! What are YOU looking forward to? Let me know! If you’re enjoying this episode on one of the socials, leave a comment. Otherwise you can email me at neil @ dandyfunhouse . com And even though I said I wasn't going to do a retrospective of this past year, I will tell you my favorite Dandy Fun House episode from this past year of 2025: Oh, who am I kidding? It's always the Halloween episode where the Dandy Fun House becomes the Dandy Spook Shack and I get to dress up like a ghoul. But my second favorite might have to be the deep dive into the iconic toy company WHAM-O! I learned so much doing that one! You might think I just come on here and already know all this stuff I talk about but on the contrary, I do a great deal of research in the weeks leading up to producing an episode and I'm constantly learning amazing new things which is why I really love doing this! DANDY FUN HOUSE Plans for 2026? More of the same of course! We're getting really close to monetization on YouTube. Technically we're already supposed to be there but YouTube gives conflicting information on this and is notorious for constantly moving the goalposts. So while we love publishing to YouTube, we certainly don't put all our Dandy Eggs in that basket. We also publish to Instagram, Facebook, X, Tik Tok and Rumble as well as our very own DANDY FUN HOUSE WEBSITE AT dandyfunhouse.com where you can watch the video, listen and subscribe to the podcast or read the entire episode in written form along with pictures! Who does that!? WE DO! THAT'S WHO! And we do it by hand. No AI stuff. Okay, full disclosure, we DO use AI to help transcribe the episodes into written form and also the captions for the short form videos, but it always gets things wrong so we always go over it personally and make the needed corrections. But while you're on our website checking out all the episodes and buying stuff from the Dandy Fun Shop, be sure to visit our PATRONAGE PAGE where you can support future productions with your modest financial gifts! SUPPORTERS gain access exclusive bonus content AND SUPER SUPPORTERS gain that same access plus I’ll personally send you something amazing from right here at the Dandy Fun House Studios if you include your mailing address! Podcast Listeners may often support through a donation link in your listening app of choice of the app offers it, I understand not all do. And your 5 star reviews wherever you can leave them are always highly appreciated! And THAT ladies and gentlemen sticks a fork in 2025. Please don't forget the reason for the season, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and come on back next year for some amazing new frivolities in 2026! You never know what kind of crazy trouble we could get into, right here at the Dandy Fun House where everything is always FUN AND DANDY! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everybody! Neil Dandy is the creator of The Dandy Fun House and the alter-ego of Neil Smith, the Big Cheese at Neil Smith Entertainment, follower of Jesus, musician, Emcee, Paratransit Driver and Author. Aren't you impressed?
Batman ’66 S2 Ep51 – A Piece of the Action The Green Hornet and Kato come to Gotham City to stop a stamp counterfeiting scheme, but the Dynamic Duo, unaware of their true heroic motives, is out to stop them. Episode aired Wednesday, March 1, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph Writer: Charles Hoffman Cast: Adam West […] The post BatChums Episode 87 – A Piece of the Action appeared first on The ESO Network.
Batman Returns brings audiences back to Tim Burton's dark, expressionistic version of Gotham City—only this time, the tone veers even further into gothic fairy-tale territory. The story centers on three broken souls colliding: Batman (Michael Keaton), still wrestling with dual identity; Selina Kyle (Michelle Pfeiffer), a timid secretary who transforms into the fiercely confident Catwoman; and Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin (Danny DeVito), an abandoned child raised in the sewers who rises to the city's surface seeking revenge and twisted legitimacy. Meanwhile, corrupt businessman Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) lurks behind the scenes pulling strings and fueling chaos. The film blends superhero action with horror-tinged fantasy and emotional tragedy, creating one of the most visually unique comic book movies ever made.If you are new to the podcast then please consider following us on the platform that you love, we can be found most anywhere that you listen to your favorite podcasts. Please leave us a rating and review if you listen on iTunes and a 5 star rating if you listen on Spotify. If you like what you hear then please share the show with your friends and family. If you would like to help support the podcast by donating a small amount or any custom amount you choose then please visit the following link:https://retrolife4u.com/supportThis is not a membership or anything just a way for you to help support us without paying a reoccurring monthly fee when you feel like you are able to help.If you have any questions, comments, suggestions for shows or you have a question you would like us to read on air then email us at retrolife4you@gmail.comYou can find us on social media at the following places:FacebookInstagramTik TokYouTubeRetro Life 4 You Website
Welcome to Word Balloon, the podcast that dives deep into the art and craft behind the comics you love. In today's festive yet fierce chapter of the DC Universe, we're exploring one of the most delightfully unexpected team-ups in comics history. Imagine the Dark Knight of Gotham City — brooding on rooftops, stalking shadows… now pair him with a man in a red suit who slides down chimneys and actually trained him once. Batman and Santa Claus together, facing supernatural forces, holiday horror, and the kind of mythic storytelling only a master like Jeff Parker can deliver. In this episode, Jeff — writer of Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight and its winter sequel — joins us to talk about his new weekly DC Comics series, how Santa fits into the DC Universe, the lore behind their partnership, and why this strange yet wonderful story is resonating with fans this holiday season. So strap in for ghosts, gods, demons, and yuletide myth — because this isn't just Christmas with the Caped Crusader… it's Silent Knight, and it's one wild ride.
As a new deadly villein unleashes a new game across Gotham City, pieces of Batman's past catch up as he tries to figure out just who Hush is. As Selina Kyle, Poison Ivy, and other Batman foes seem to be mixed into the game, Batman races to solve the identity of Hush and stop him before everything comes unraveled. We talk our annual Christmas Batman film this week with the animated adaption of Batman: Hush. Also this week our Top5 Movies of 2025, some pop culture news, and things we watched or played this week and more. We will see you all in two weeks with our first episode of the new year with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Visit us for all episodes & more at the www.therebelradiopodcast.com Please leave us a 5-Star review on iTunes! You can also find us on Spotify iHeartRadio Follow us on Facebook
Matt and Mitch are back with a festive episode of Comic Sans Drinks, featuring a Gotham City take on a beloved Christmas classic. The Comic: Batman: Noel (DC Comics) by Lee Bermejo The Drinks: Christmas Tree Cocktail and Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale Follow us!
There's arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman. No matter how many times he's been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City's greatest defender. With so much Bat content out there, there's plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank! This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman's history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break's former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you're a Batman fan, this is required listening.Well, we have come to the end of 2025, and what a year it was for DC, as we celebrated our theme of World's Finest with many episodes dedicated to the Man of Steel.As big as 2025 was though, 2026 for DC is shaping up to be massive! We couldn't think of a better way to close out 2025 than by looking ahead to 2026. It's just Daniel and Kris in the Batcave today, as they break down many exciting projects for DC in 2026, as well as 2027. You know we had to close it out with some of the Matt Reeves The Batman: Part II news.Aside from Batman, the bat crew break down what to expect with Supergirl, Lanterns, Clayface, and what's next for Superman in the 2027 announced sequel, Man of Tomorrow!Oh. They also open the show giving their thoughts on that whole WB-Netflix news, as well as some of the Paramount developments in conjunction with this. It does involve DC, after all. We got to talk about it!Also, please keep in mind, this was recorded before the Supergirl and Lanterns trailers were dropped.And…at the end of the show, the duo TEASE next year's Batman by the Numbers theme! You don't want to miss it!
This week we're heading back to Tim Burton's beautifully dark and snow-covered Gotham City for the 1992 masterpiece, Batman Returns! We'll talk about Batman and the iconic villains, Catwoman and The Penguin. We'll discuss Danny DeVito's repulsive yet tragic characterization, Michelle Pfeiffer's electrifying transformation, and the Gothic, Christmas-time aesthetic that makes this sequel unforgettable.To honor the complexity and dark allure of the city and its feline anti-hero, we're mixing up The Gotham City Cat. This cocktail elevates the classic gin experience by featuring a rich, complex Barrel-Aged Gin. It's a smooth, dangerous, and surprisingly sophisticated drink—just like Selina Kyle herself.So, put on your cowl (or your best leather), pour a strong one, and get ready to raise a glass to Batman Returns!Cocktail comes from Barr Hill!Merch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
Gotham gets neon, chaotic, and downright wild as Dom, ILL, and Q slide into Batman Forever (1995) — the third film in the Batman series and the first to bring Val Kilmer under the cape and cowl.Directed by Joel Schumacher and produced by Tim Burton, this movie delivers big villains, big performances, and even bigger vibes with Jim Carrey's Riddler and Tommy Lee Jones' Two-Face going full 90s madness. Meanwhile, Batman tries to keep his identity safe, catch these villains, deal with his new therapist/love interest Dr. Chase Meridian (Nicole Kidman), AND adopt an acrobat turned vigilante: Dick Grayson / Robin (Chris O'Donnell).In this episode, we break down: Val Kilmer's take on Batman Jim Carrey's legendary over-the-top Riddler Two-Face's chaotic energy The glowing, toy-commercial Gotham And whether Batman Forever holds up in 2025
Welcome to the Video Store Podcast.It's Christmas movie season but not everyone wants peppermint sweetness and cozy small-town charm. Some of us want our holiday movies filled with explosions, heists and a whole lot of chaos.This week on the Video Store Podcast, I'm spotlighting four Christmas movies that trade twinkling lights for trouble. Reindeer Games (2000)Reindeer Games is a crime thriller set days before Christmas. When Rudy Duncan (Ben Affleck) is released from prison his only goal is to get home for Christmas. But when his cell-mate dies, Rudy steps into the man's shoes to meet his mysterious and beautiful pen pal, Ashley (Charlize Theron).One bad decision later and Rudy is trapped in a violent casino-robbery plot run by Ashley's unstable “brother,” Gabriel (Gary Sinise). With no options, Rudy is forced deeper into the operation and nothing is what it seems as alliances shift and lies are uncovered. Reindeer Games brings crime, plot twists and holiday mayhem together in one memorable movie.Batman Returns (1992)Tim Burton's Batman Returns is set against a dark, gothic backdrop of Gotham City during the Christmas season. Batman Returns introduces two iconic villains who become the city's newest threats. The first is Oswald Cobblepot, The Penguin, a physically deformed man who was abandoned by his wealthy parents and raised in the city's sewers by penguins. The second is Selina Kyle, Catwoman, pushed to her limit by evil businessman Max Shreck.Michelle Pfeiffer is the definitive Catwoman, seductive, broken and electric in every frame. Danny DeVito's Penguin is a grotesque and disfigured man, a departure from the comics. Christopher Walken adds a sinister element as the businessman Max Shreck.Tim Burton's vision partnered with Danny Elfman's haunting score creates a mesmerizing Christmas classic set in Gotham City.The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)Samantha Caine (Geena Davis) lives a quiet life as a schoolteacher until a car crash triggers memories of her past life as a deadly government assassin.Samantha hires private detective Mitch Hennessey (Samuel L. Jackson) to help her uncover her past and together they set out to find the truth. Their adventure is full of gunfights, treachery, and some of the best buddy-dynamic chemistry of the '90s. Davis transforms from warm suburban mom to hard-boiled operative with shocking believability and Jackson delivers one of his funniest, most charismatic roles.Written by Shane Black and directed by Renny Harlin, The Long Kiss Goodnight mixes holiday atmosphere with espionage to create one of the 90's most underrated action movies.Lethal Weapon (1987)Lethal Weapon redefined the buddy-cop genre and set the standard for all future buddy-cop movies. Set at Christmastime in Los Angeles, the movie pairs veteran detective Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) with newcomer Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson). Their investigation into a young woman's suspicious death spirals into a violent clash with drug traffickers and the psychotic Mr. Joshua (Gary Busey).Lethal Weapon is full of heart, which is what you want in a Christmas movie. Riggs who is spiraling out of control from grief and Murtaugh, a grounded family man, form a bond that is convincing from start to finish. Also written by Shane Black, Hollywood's king of Christmas action movies and directed by Richard Donner, Lethal Weapon blends holiday themes with explosive action, dark humor, and iconic one-liners. Lethal Weapon is on of my favorite Christmas action movies.If you're looking for Christmas movies that are filled with action, these four belong at the top of your December movie list.Thanks for visiting the Video Store. Have a great New Year!Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com
Molly is having a party so she's invited over the usual gang – Carl, Eleanor, Tony Ravioli and… the Joker! Batman's nemesis!! And he's not a great guy, what with all the crimes he's committed in Gotham City. Is Molly making the right call here?Should you judge people because of who they're friends with?Thanks to Violet for this quirky conundrum.
Will Rose and Kevin Schaeffer just got back from a thrilling trip to the drive-in, and they're buzzing to dive into the holiday classic, "Christmas with the Joker" from "Batman: The Animated Series." Right off the bat, they agree that this episode is a must-watch during the festive season, capturing the essence of what makes the series so iconic. They chat about how the dynamic between Batman, Robin, and the Joker is playful yet packed with that classic Batman charm—complete with clever puns and dark humor, making it a standout holiday special. With the amazing voice work from Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill, they highlight how the animation and storytelling seamlessly blend into a delightful Christmas experience without losing the gritty essence of Gotham. As they reminisce about their childhoods and the nostalgia tied to this episode, they wrap up with some witty banter and even suggest fun snack pairings for your own viewing experience, proving that even in the darkest corners of Gotham, a little holiday cheer can shine through!The discussion kicks off with a nostalgic vibe as Will and Kevin dive into the holiday classic, "Christmas with the Joker" from the iconic "Batman: The Animated Series." They set the stage as if they were just chilling at a drive-in, soaking up the festive atmosphere while dissecting this beloved episode. Kevin can't contain his excitement, reminiscing about how pivotal this series was in shaping his love for all things geeky. The duo highlights the episode's seamless blend of superhero action and holiday spirit, arguing that it perfectly captures the essence of Batman and his world. They both agree that the voice work from Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill is top-notch, breathing life into their characters in a way that makes them unforgettable. They chuckle over the episode's clever puns and witty banter, pointing out how the humor feels organic rather than forced. Batman's perpetual grumpiness about the holidays is a running gag, and Robin's attempts to lighten the mood provide a delightful contrast. The duo emphasizes the importance of this episode as a yearly tradition, comparing it to holiday staples like "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Home Alone," thereby establishing its status in the pantheon of Christmas specials. As the conversation progresses, they explore the underlying themes of family and belonging that resonate throughout the episode, making it a heartwarming watch for viewers of all ages, and they can't help but smile at the charming chaos that ensues when the Joker is involved.Transitioning into the plot, the hosts provide a rundown of the episode's events, starting with the Joker's outrageous escape from Arkham Asylum aboard a rocket-powered Christmas tree! They cheerfully walk through Batman and Robin's attempts to thwart the Joker's mischievous plans, which include kidnapping Commissioner Gordon and setting a series of traps around Gotham City. The stakes are high, but the tone remains light, with Kevin and Will noting how the episode balances action with humor, allowing for a fun viewing experience without becoming overly dark or violent. They appreciate how the Joker, while certainly a nefarious character, is portrayed in a way that's more whimsical than terrifying, making him accessible for younger audiences. The duo also acknowledges how the episode cleverly weaves in classic Christmas tropes, from holiday songs to festive decorations, while maintaining the essence of a thrilling Batman adventure. Their banter is filled with playful jabs and nostalgia, creating an engaging atmosphere that keeps listeners entertained.As the conversation reaches its climax, Will and Kevin delve into the deeper meanings of the episode, reflecting on the themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the true spirit of Christmas. They analyze Batman's character arc, noting that while he maintains his typical stoicism, there are hints of warmth and humanity as he interacts with Robin and...
This episode was recorded at Gotham City Limit comic shop, last month, where superstar comic-cover-artist, Aaron Bartling was celebrating the release of his Final Boss shop exclusive variant. Aaron was kind enough to chat with me about his life and career, working in the Death metal scene with bands like Impending Doom, his creative process and favorite tools of the trade, advice for new artists, and discussed the cover that put him on the map: TMNT: Last Ronin Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube, here Enter in this month's giveaway contest, to win a copy of Aaron Bartling's exclusive variant of Final Boss #1: HERELINKS: Buy official Short Box Merch: HEREJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Buy your tickets for Collective Con 2026, Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention: HERE Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Proudly sponsored by Collective Con!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT!
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesThe potential sale of Warner Bros Discovery has been a hot topic in recent weeks, but no one could have predicted the escalation and heightened stakes the bidding war has reached as Paramount CEO David Ellison announced a hostile takeover bid to the tune of $108.4 billion in response to what he described as Netflix's inferior $82.7 billion deal; a deal that seemed like an all but assured thing just days ago. It's been an uncharacteristically long time since James Gunn has given us a headline, but we may still be a day late and dollar short, as on Sunday the DC Studios head released a 10 second first look at Supergirl via social media, with the promise of the teaser trailer later in the week; which many have speculated to mean Thursday… Thanks, James! Also concerning DC: Four years after leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe behind, Scarlett Johansson seems headed for Gotham City, with the actress in final negotiations to join The Batman Part II. Details about Johansson's potential role are being closely guarded, though speculation has already run rampant about which iconic Batman character she might portray, though being a new love interest for Bruce Wayne in some capacity is a popular guess in the wake of unconfirmed reports that Zoe Kravitz might not reprise her role in the sequel.More than seven years after its original theatrical run, Marvel Studios is bringing Avengers: Endgame, the second-highest-grossing film of all time, back to theaters September 25, 2026 just months before Avengers: Doomsday later that December. While it's still unknown how long the Russos Brothers' last MCU contribution will be back to the big screen, the placement between the releases of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in July and Doomsday in December, has fueled industry insider speculation suggesting the new Avengers film will act as a direct sequel to Endgame rather than closely following the events of Phases 4 through 6.HBO has revealed that the third season of Euphoria will begin streaming in April of 2026. This comes more than four years after Season 2 finished in February 2022.Hulu has renewed the Glen Powell led sports comedy series Chad Powers for a second season.20th Century Studios announced The Simpsons Movie 2 has been delayed from July 23, 2027 to September 3, 2027. Paramount and Blumhouse are reviving the Paranormal Activity franchise and bringing on James Wan to produce a new feature film in the franchise according to the Hollywood Reporter. Variety and CNN have revealed the star-studded lineup for the 23rd season of Actors on Actors. Some of the participants include Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Dwayne Johnson, Julia Roberts, and Ariana Grande. Sony Pictures has tapped Bad Boys For Life writer Chris Bremner to pen a new Men In Black film. Although plot details are not public, sources tell Deadline that when the script is complete, original series star Will Smith will be the first to read it in hopes that he will return to the franchise in some capacity. Prime Video has released the first trailer for the final season of The Boys. The show has an updated release date of April 8, 2026, which will see the release of two episodes. Episodes will then drop weekly, leading to the series finale on May 20th. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 opened to $109 million dollars worldwide over the weekend, a strong opening for the franchise. Additionally, last weekend's champion Zootopia 2 is nearing the one billion dollar mark with $915 million dollars worldwide so far. Sigourney Weaver is in talks to join the upcoming Tomb Raider series for Prime Video. Sophie Turner is set to star as Lara Croft, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge on as writer and executive producer.
Just like Batman our Holiday content is in full swing! This week we're checking out Batman Noël which is a re-imagining of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol but set in Gotham City. This comic became an instant Holiday classic for us and if you're a fan of Batman the same will likely be true for you. We hope you enjoy our review of Batman Noël! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every month, then check out our page on Patreon! Check out Tim's Youtube Channel Demo Dash! You can also support Talking Back by sending us a Coffee at Buy Us a Coffee! Please consider leaving a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! This helps make our Podcast easier for listeners to find. Feel free to drop us a line on Social Media at Instagram, and Facebook. Or drop us an email us at talkbackpod@gmail.com. This podcast is part of the BFOP Network
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Batman ’66 S2 Ep47 – The Joker’s Last Laugh Counterfeit money is being distributed by respectable citizens in Gotham City. Batman and Robin investigate, and find one of the Joker’s lifelike robots substituting for a bank teller. They are certain who is behind the crime. But to get actual proof, Batman plans to visit the […] The post BatChums Episode 83 – The Joker’s Last Laugh appeared first on The ESO Network.
In der 104. Folge beobachtet Anja nicht nur Surfer:innen und Gotham City als frisch gebackenen Championship Sieger vom Campingstuhl aus. Sie klärt Tabea und Josi auf, was Wetten und Periode miteinander zu tun haben. Schritt für Schritt, ähnlich der Ausgliederung der Frauenbundesliga, wird es weihnachtlicher. Die Einen mieten eine Fass Sauna, die Anderen kommen zurück aus der Rente und gehen kurz vor dem großen Fest nochmal "auf`n swutsch". Wenn das mal kein Investment in die Zukunft ist. Wir alle haben wohl vorweihnachtlich gedeckte Tische auf denen eine to-do Liste liegt. Die drei besprechen wie wichtig not-to-do Listen sind und ob auch diese dann selbstverständlich auch durchgestrichen werden. An diejenigen unter euch, die einen Zyklus genießen: In welcher Zyklusphase verhandelt ihr? Was kommt auf eure not-to-do Liste? Frohe gemütliche Zeit wünscht euch eurer MBHK TEAM, Anja, Tabea und auch Josi.
2x in 3 years... Gotham FC are NWSL Champions! The Bats somehow did it again, but are they actually underdogs or is it "underdogs my ass!"? We're here to talk all things NWSL Championship including what the key substitution was for Juan Carlos Amorós and what potentially could be a key non-substitution by Adrián González? What did Gotham do well and what did Spirit lack, and of course post-game celebrations! Finally, we're concluding the episode with an international preview of sorts... it's England's newest roster that features some brand new talent! What does Allie make of it all? Episode edited by Mike Adams @monkeyhillmedia. Follow us on socials @thewososhow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Doc and Angus conclude their celebration of the season with Batman: Li'l Gotham Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving, Batman and Robin join the families of Gotham City around the table for a holiday feast--and birds of a feather flock together to stage a march against the city...led by The Penguin! Batman: Li'l Gotham Vol. 1https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Lil-Gotham-Vol-1-ebook/dp/B00H4EW0YY/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskidsPlease join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.htmlPlease join us for our 2026 Graphic Novel Readshttps://www.kirbyskids.com/2025/11/the-kids-talk-2026-kirbys-kids-graphic.htmlFor detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com
Bassoonist Amy Harman and bandleader, jazz man and multi-instrumentalist Peter Long join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye to add five more tracks, a journey which starts with a virtual cartoon band and ends up in Colombia, stopping off at Gotham City, Knebworth and the New York jazz scene in 1946.Producer: Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:Feel Good Inc by Gorillaz Main Title Theme from Batman by Danny Elfman Another One Bites the Dust (live) by Queen One Bass Hit by Dizzy Gillespie Posee un Corazón by Leonor DelyOther music in this episodeSteppin' Out by Joe Jackson Animal Crackers by Melanie The Laughing Policeman by Charles Penrose Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks Main Title Theme from Superman by John Williams Main Title Theme from Beetlejuice by Danny Elfman Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Bernard Herrmann Main Title Theme from The Simpsons by Danny Elfman Another One Bites the Dust by Queen
There's arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman. No matter how many times he's been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City's greatest defender. With so much Bat content out there, there's plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank! This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman's history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break's former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you're a Batman fan, this is required listening.It's been quite the ride in 2025 as we conclude our yearlong theme of World's Finest, as this will be the last (at least for now!) podcast dedicated to the Man of Steel.As we all sit around the Thanksgiving table with our families, it's time we honor Superman's SUPER Family – yes, we are ranking Superman's superpowered allies! Mon-El. Power Girl. Streaky the Super Cat!?They are all involved in this ranking! We had to close out the year of Superman in style, and for a list like this, we brought in the experts. Joining Daniel and Kris this month, and making his return, it's Perry Constantine of the Superhero Cinephiles Podcast! AND making his debut on the podcast, Anthony Desiato, Host of the Digging for Kryptonite Podcast!Enjoy this fantastic final Superman rankings topic and discussion!
Boa noite, Gotham!O Departamento de Polícia de Gotham City está de volta para mais um episódio sobre a fenomenal série Gotham Central (ou Gotham City Contra o Crime, ou Gotham, ou DPGC…), com dois arcos de tirar o folego. Hoje abordando as edições 26 a 31.Junte-se a Carlos Vázquez, André Pansera, Marcel Kosugi e, estreando no Mansão Wayne, Bianca Sakai, e embarque nessa aventura noir que vai dos becos de Gotham aos laboratórios de Keystone City.Vista a farda e dê o play! Grupo de Whatsapp:https://bit.ly/grupoMW Só Promoções:https://bit.ly/grupoMWpromoSEJA APOIADOR: Apoie o Mansão Wayne no Catarse:https://www.catarse.me/mansaowayneOu faça um apoio no valor que quiser:https://link.mercadopago.com.br/mansaowayneBAÚ DAS HQS Utilize o cupom MANSAOWAYNE10https://baudashqs.com/NOSSO LINK DA AMAZON: Faça suas compras utilizando nosso link! Para você não muda nada e nós ganhamos uma comissão que ajuda demais:https://amzn.to/3DbWs6MJá salva na barra de favoritos para usar sempre que for comprar algo por lá.NOSSAS REDES:Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | YoutubeBluesky | Twitter | ThreadsJABÁS:Quer que o André Pansera edite seu podcast? Entre em contato com ele pelo pansera.audio@gmail.com, Instagram ou Facebook!Adquira seus equipamentos de iluminação na comercialsol.net.A Hora Suave no Youtube e no Facebook.Fala, Animal! no site, Facebook, Instagram e nos agregadores de podcast.Ouça o Soundcloud do Thiago Brancatelli.BANCADA E CONVIDADOS:André Pansera • InstagramCarlos Vázquez • InstagramLeonardo Vicente • InstagramRoberto Segundo • InstagramThiago Brancatelli • InstagramMarcel Kosugi • InstagramBianca Sakai • InstagramEDIÇÃO DE ÁUDIO:André Pansera (Pansera Áudio)DESIGN DA VITRINE:Carlos Vázquez
Sarah and Raf are back, and they've got some questions: Who's really the king of the rumba beat? Can Sarah buy the set of the Coco Bongo, or at least the stairs? Is anyone going to take Milo outside?!?In case you haven't guessed, this episode is all about the fun, silly, and occasionally thrilling Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz film "The Mask." Set in the grimy yet gorgeous Edge City, a city where methane emissions make for beautiful sunsets and a S.W.A.T standoff can turn into a musical number, this 1994 film is an “action/gangster/secret musical/romantic comedy” according to Raf and “very Busby Berkeley meets Gotham City” according to Sarah. It features Jim Carrey as the meek Stanley Ipkiss...until he turns into the wildly mugging Mask. It also introduces Cameron Diaz in a stunning, star-making role as Tina. And we can't forget Milo, Stanley's Jack Russell terrier who is truly the best boy.Grab your favorite nautical print pajamas and get ready to revisit the movie that, according to its own VHS cover, was "Fantastic fun!" -- and in this case, the marketing isn't wrong. (Also, please note that the hosts discuss the entire plot of the movie; so if you don't want it spoiled, go watch it before listening.)(TW: mention of sexual assault)
Mike Roth sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looks to instill into his kids. In addition, he shares what his kids have taught him about life. After that I ask him about his new show, BAT-FAM, where his the Executive Producer and Showrunner. We discuss how this is a cool and new way to look at Bruce Wayne. He also shares how this show was influenced by his kids. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About BAT-FAM BAT-FAM follows Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne - now having taken on the mantle of “Little Batman” - as they welcome a few new residents to Wayne Manor. Joining the family dinner table is Alicia Pennyworth, Alfred's free-spirited grandniece; Claire, a recently reformed Super-Villain; Ra's al Ghul, Damian's adoring “Pap Pap” who also happens to be Batman's longtime nemesis; and Man-Bat, who takes up residence in the Wayne Manor belfry. Oh! And let's not forget Selina, the beloved family cat. This close-knit family of misfits navigate the fun and frustrations of ordinary life while protecting the streets of Gotham City. Prepare for nonstop action, big heart, and hilarious chaos! The series is developed by Mike Roth & Jase Ricci and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Roth serves as executive producer and showrunner. Ricci and Sam Register executive produce. Watch it now on Amazon Prime. Ryder Is This Week's Podcast Sponsor Ryder Toys is a small family owned USA based business operating out of California. What started out as a project in the garage has grown into the #1 ride on toy company in the USA due to innovative designs and experiences. They take pride in providing exceptional products and world class customer service. Their mission is to bring endless joy and radiant smiles to both you and your little one. Through their innovative designs and enchanting experiences, they strive to ignite imagination, spark wonder, and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. All of their products are backed by smiles guaranteed. For more information go to their site at rydertoys.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
Is the future of the DC Universe in jeopardy with the coming Warner Bros sale? What is this Jimmy Olsen spinoff series? Welcome back to the Sneak Peek, the weekly podcast on New Rockstars that looks ahead to the future of fandom! This week, Erik Voss and Brandon Barrick talk about the newly announced Jimmy Olsen Gorilla Grodd series, and how that could explore DC villains and other characters across Metropolis and Gotham City. How will the Gotham of the DCU be different, and what does that tell us about the DCU Batman? And how certain is James Gunn's reign at DC Studios if Warner Bros sells to another buyer? Written by: Erik Voss Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour !Un seul nom : Lovecraft. Difficile d'être un geek en France dans les années 1980 et 1990 sans lire les nouvelles de cet auteur, si possible en pleine nuit, à la lumière d'une lampe de chevet afin d'être emporté par ses folles visions. Et encore aujourd'hui, presque 90 ans après sa mort, c'est galère de ne pas voir que Lovecraft exerce une énorme… oui, une ÉNORME influence sur la culture pop', de Stephen King en passant par Batman ! Oui, parce que l'asile d'Arkham de Gotham City porte le nom d'une ville fictionnelle inventée par Lovecraft… Et ce n'est qu'un exemple, sur des centaines de références cachées, dans des dizaines et des dizaines de romans, BD, films, et jeux vidéos ! Bonne écoute !
This week, Travis is joined by Scott of the Horns over Hoops Podcast to talk about 2022's The Batman. Written and Directed by Matt Reeves, and starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, and a host of others. Bruce Wayne is in his second year as Batman, trying to protect Gotham City as a symbol of vengeance and striking fear in to the criminal element. But a serial killer calling himself The Riddler is taking out corrupt city officials. So, is this as good of a Batman movie as some have said? Or should Scott have just skipped it? Let's find out...Find Scott and his co-hosts on the Horns over Hoops Podcast at https://linktr.ee/Hornsoverhoops, and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheHornsOverHoopsPodcastThanks go out to Audie Norman (@TheAudieNorman) for the album art. Outro music In Pursuit provided by Purple-Planet.comSupport the show by going to patreon.com/wyhsVisit tvstravis.com for more shows and projects from TVsTravis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the streets of Gotham City, he's known as Batman – but at home, he's just Dad. A new animated series reveals Batman in a whole new light – at home taking care of a newly formed family, which may be even tougher than fighting crime! BAT-FAM follows Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne (aka “Little Batman”) as they welcome a few new residents to Wayne Manor -- Alicia Pennyworth, Alfred's free-spirited grandniece; Claire, a recently reformed Super-Villain; Ra's al Ghul, Damian's adoring “Pap Pap” who also happens to be Batman's longtime nemesis; and Man-Bat, who takes up residence in the Wayne Manor belfry. Oh! And let's not forget Selina, the beloved family cat. This close-knit family of misfits navigate the fun and frustrations of ordinary life while protecting the streets of Gotham City.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
On the streets of Gotham City, he's known as Batman – but at home, he's just Dad. A new animated series reveals Batman in a whole new light – at home taking care of a newly formed family, which may be even tougher than fighting crime! BAT-FAM follows Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne (aka “Little Batman”) as they welcome a few new residents to Wayne Manor -- Alicia Pennyworth, Alfred's free-spirited grandniece; Claire, a recently reformed Super-Villain; Ra's al Ghul, Damian's adoring “Pap Pap” who also happens to be Batman's longtime nemesis; and Man-Bat, who takes up residence in the Wayne Manor belfry. Oh! And let's not forget Selina, the beloved family cat. This close-knit family of misfits navigate the fun and frustrations of ordinary life while protecting the streets of Gotham City.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
Exploré Parque Warner Madrid completamente solo y me subí a sus atracciones más intensas: Batman Gotham City Escape, Superman: La Atracción de Acero y muchas más. No imaginaba lo que iba a sentir al vivirlo sin compañía.Lo que comenzó como una simple visita terminó siendo una experiencia mucho más personal. Entre gritos, risas y momentos de miedo real, descubrí por qué muchos dicen que este es el parque más subvalorado de Madrid. Ir solo me hizo verlo todo distinto.Si te gustan los vlogs de viajes, parques temáticos y experiencias únicas en España, suscríbete y acompáñame en esta aventura por Madrid.Otro Vlog de MADRID:Radiohead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYrU30pwhzsSígenos en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadaespacial.podcast/
After having his face sliced off one year ago, the Joker makes his horrifying return to Gotham City! But even for man who's committed a lifetime of murder, he's more dangerous than ever before. How can Batman protect his city and those he's closest to? It all leads back to Arkham Asylum… News 19:37 Batman: Death of the Family 30:37 Back Matter Matters 59:57 The Pull-List 1:05:55 Linktr.ee/tradewaiters Follow Us!
In his latest “Northwest Nonsense” column, Lars Larson offers a fiery take on recent Democratic election wins, calling out what he sees as the dangers of progressive policies in cities like Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-commie-in-gotham-city/ #LarsLarson #Opinion #TheNorthwestNonsense #Politics #Elections #PacificNorthwest #Commentary #Democrats #PoliticalAnalysis #LiberalPolitics
In this Geek Freaks Headlines episode, we break down everything confirmed so far about the upcoming Clayface movie. Filming has wrapped, a September 11, 2026 release date is set, and the team is going heavy on practical effects with a body horror tone inspired by The Fly. We talk directors and writers, who's playing Clayface, key filming details spotted on set, why Gotham world-building matters, and what to expect next in post-production. 00:00 — Filming wraps and release date00:20 — Creative team, producer ties, and the lead actor00:36 — Body horror tone and The Fly comparisons00:53 — Premise overview with no Batman cameos01:00 — Filming in Liverpool and Gotham world-building01:12 — Post-production, VFX plans, and practical effects focus01:24 — Looking ahead for DC's slateClayface is targeting a September 11, 2026 theatrical release with filming now complete.James Watkins directs; Mike Flanagan delivered the original draft, with current rewrites by Hussain Nomani. Matt Reeves is on board as a producer.Tom Reese Harry is Clayface, positioned as a fallen actor whose transformation drives a pure horror story.The tone leans into practical body horror in the spirit of The Fly, with minimal CG where possible.Liverpool stands in for Gotham, with hospital, courthouse, and GCPD elements building a city you can revisit in future stories.Next phase is editing and VFX polish, with an emphasis on maintaining the tactile, gruesome feel.“They keep referencing The Fly... this is a real body horror film.”“A B-movie actor turns to a substance that triggers his clay transformation.”“They tried to minimize VFX on this... they wanted to go with a lot of practical effects.”If you enjoy Geek Freaks Headlines, please subscribe, leave a quick review, and share this episode with a friend using #GeekFreaks.Our news source: https://GeekFreaksPodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/What do you want to know about Clayface's story or the effects approach? Send your questions on our socials or email Info@GFPods.com and we'll feature them in a future episode.Apple Podcast tags: Geek Freaks Headlines, Entertainment News, DC, Clayface, James Watkins, Mike Flanagan, Matt Reeves, Body Horror, The Fly, Practical Effects, Gotham City, Liverpool Filming, Supergirl, Movies, Comic Book AdaptationsTimestampsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow UsListener Questions
In this episode, we break down The Batman (2022) — Matt Reeves' dark, grounded, and psychological take on Batman. We explore Robert Pattinson's brooding portrayal of Bruce Wayne, the film's neo-noir detective tone, and how it redefines Gotham City through atmosphere and realism. We also analyze the movie's stunning cinematography, haunting score, and the deeper themes of vengeance, justice, and identity. From Paul Dano's terrifying Riddler to the emotional weight of Batman's journey, we discuss why The Batman stands apart from every version before it — and why it may be the best Batman movie ever made. Grab your 20% discount at Eleven Oasis using code "CRWN20" a checkout. https://www.elevenoasis.com/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=kol&utm_campaign=CRWN%20Cinema%20Podcast Chapters: 00:00 The Robert Pattinson vs Christian Bale debate 13:37 Perfect way to open The Batman 19:18 What makes The Riddler a great villain 24:00 A Batman movie that feels like Gotham 31:48 It gives you everything you'd want out of Batman 35:42 How can they not tell that's Bruce Wayne? 38:04 The perfect set up for who Batman will become 44:26 More on The Riddler relating to Batman 47:32 The Batman 2 51:34 Funny stories about Robert Pattinson 56:59 Is the movie too long? 59:09 We can't get over this choice for The Riddler 1:01:26 The movie is kinda funny 1:06:44 Are they foreshadowing the future batman villains? 1:12:27 Our official rating & final thoughts 1:17:21 Cue the music
There's arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman. No matter how many times he's been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City's greatest defender. With so much Bat content out there, there's plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank! This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman's history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break's former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you're a Batman fan, this is required listening.As 2025 nears the end, so does the year of World's Finest, our yearlong celebration of Superman! But don't worry, we have two big Superman rankings episodes left, including this one. It's time we pay respect to Superman's foes – it's our ranking of the Superman cinematic villains!While not as robust as Batman's rogue gallery of film villains, no doubt there have been plenty of iconic Superman villain performances throughout the years. To help Daniel and Kris count down this super villain list are return guests Aaron Sarnecky of the Anniversary Brothers Podcast, and fresh off our last episode taking Peacemaker, Bill George, host of the Should I Go See It Podcast.The crew discuss a plethora of Lex Luthors, General Zods, and of course, Ross Webster! Speaking of Ross Webster, listen to Daniel speak glowingly about…Superman III?!?! Yup. It happened. You'll find all this and more on another GREAT rankings episode!
This week on the Sheena Interrupted Podcast…We're freezing, feuding, and feeling everything. From our never-ending thermostat war (one of us thinks “room temp” means sub-zero) to a Diwali celebration filled with laughter, tears, and totally unhinged traditions — this episode goes everywhere. Sheena gets emotional about family, TRID rebrands the Festival of Lights into Gotham City, and somehow cow dung, mirrors, and gift cards all make a cameo. It's festive chaos, marital comedy, and a surprisingly heart-warming reminder of what really matters. Thanks to this week's sponsor: Factor: Code SHEENA50 at FactorMeals.com for 50% off your first box & free breakfast for a year!
Cal and Liam continue their latest stint in the world of Batman: Caped Crusader! Jim Gordon is seemingly under attack by multiple assassins (including the dangerous Onomatopoeia), but can Batman uncover what's really going on in time to save Jim, Barbara & the other good cops in Gotham City?! Join the Good Brothers as they break down the episode's plot & relay some insights from character designer Derek Charm on the visuals of the show, before discussing music and voice actors to round things out! Grab your fedora and listen up as we take you through the exciting "Moving Target!"Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
Adam and Will discuss the animated adventures of Batman Beyond in the Gotham City of the future. How did this Kids WB show copper to Batman The Animated Series on FOX Kids? How did the concept evolve before it hit the screen? Is this the best Batman costume ever designed? All this and more, so listen now, TV Lovers!If you like Batman and comic books in general, Adam and Will also host WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics, covering every issue of Wizard magazine and you can get in on the geeky fun here https://wizards.transistor.fm/episodes Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze retrodolls77 Tim Heasley
Superman fails to throw some Kryptonite into outer space when he had the chance and Lois is plotting to move to Gotham City to be with Bruce Wayne after one date on the latest episode of Superman TAS! Join us as we discuss...Low key wishing they'd just cancel the Matt Reeves universe to move things along in the new DCU!Bruce Wayne literally dodging over 100 bullets at point-blank range!Mercy wears pants??Could Lex Luthor easily kill the Joker if he wanted to?The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!
We had heard before that it existed, and we've finally found it: Lorenzo Semple's 14-page “Batnotes” memo to prospective Bat-writers about “a few simple rules and concepts” about what should or should not happen in a Batman script. Tim and Paul want to dig through this carefully, so in this episode they discuss the first few pages, with more to come. In this episode: Qualities of Gotham City, why the show shouldn't move on to other settings, the mystery of our heroes' other identities, and qualities of the Bat-foes. Plus: how YOU can help Tim and Paul assemble a TO THE BATPOLES! episode on this topic! Listen to Bat Bits and see the memo we're discussing by subscribing to our Patreon for at least $2 a month! For $4 a month, you ALSO get our monthly discussion of silver age Batman comics as Paul or another in our stable of co-hosts joins me to examine individual Batman stories from the 1950s and 60s! Join today!
Andy and Brendan discuss some listener hot takes, from mild to scorching, about Batman comics, stories, movies, and more before sharing some of their own. Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com
In this conversation, veteran animation writer and producer Alan Burnett reflects on his groundbreaking work shaping Batman: The Animated Series, the show that redefined superhero storytelling for television. Burnett walks us through the creative challenges of translating Gotham City's noir-infused atmosphere and complex characters into a format that spoke to both kids and adults, setting a new standard for superhero animation in the 1990s.We also dive into his collaboration with Paul Dini on DC Comics' adaptation of the series, where the two carried the show's tone and visual style onto the comic page. Burnett explains how the book's run—often praised for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the animated classic—expanded the mythology, introduced new dimensions to fan-favorite villains, and helped bridge the gap between animation and comics. This interview offers rare insight into how Burnett balanced studio mandates, creative instincts, and long-term storytelling, all while working alongside some of the most influential voices in modern Batman history.
Will the DC Studios Batman merge with the Robert Pattinson Batman? Should they merge? Brought to you by Hellmann's flavored mayo. Welcome back to the Rumor Rundown, where the hosts of New Rockstars investigate the biggest rumors and gossip in the nerdy fandom! Erik Voss and Jessica Clemons look into the debate among Batman movie fans as to whether James Gunn's DC Universe version of Gotham City and Batman should merge universes with the Batman played by Robert Pattinson and the version of Gotham City created by Matt Reeves for The Batman (2022) and The Penguin. Follow us on Spotify to get updates when we release new music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/00FXqz5AkEpUTJ1aAPj0TA Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Written by: Erik Voss, Jessica Clemons Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices