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PODCAST

Batman the Animated Series Podcast

Alex and Will Robson

A podcast where DC Comics artist & writer Will Robson and mega Batman fan Alex Robson, delve into the critically acclaimed Batman the Animated Series! This podcast takes a close look at this groundbreaking series, including: episode reviews, cast and crew interviews, toy and merchandise retrospectives, character designs, music reviews, comic book influences, and so much more. This is the definitive podcast for all BTAS fans and one you won"t want to miss!

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98:42

The Cat & The Claw Part 1 Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/06/28

Our hosts return and sit down to review the first appearance of one of Batman's most famous villains in this series...and...wait for it...she's a WOMAN!Alex and Will immediately notice how horned up Batman is in this episode -- and that's not a pun! The dude is literally so horny in this one!They also discuss trash can pyramids, the gangster who doesn't wear socks, non consensual mask removal, and lots of behind the scenes stories!Plus, Alex announces the next special guest from BTAS that will be

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86:28

The Flash Movie Review (or: Andy Spaghetti Gets Nuts)

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/06/18

Alex invites his friend Ben (host of Watching Films on the Toilet podcast) onto the podcast to chat about and review one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, The Flash!This review is SPOILER heavy, so listen at your own risk!Alex and Ben discuss bowls of spaghetti, CG mutant babies, the one sandal fight, video game cut-scene cameos, and the evil, purple, Marlon Brando lookalike villain (if you've seen this film, then you know what all of this means).This also jump starts a new side

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89:01

Special Guest - Batman TAS Writer Marty Isenberg

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2023/06/14

Our hosts return with another great guest interview as Alex sits down with Batman TAS writer, Marty Isenberg!Alex chats with Marty about the 3 episodes he co-wrote for BTAS, which were: His Silicon Soul, What is Reality? & Lock-Up.Marty gives insight into how much he loved writing for The Riddler in this show and shares his original pitch on the character, plus an idea he had for a Riddler episode that ultimately never got made.Plus, Marty shares how His Silicon Soul came to be and what it was

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80:39

Heart Of Ice Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/05/31

Our hosts sit down to review the critically acclaimed episode, Heart of Ice, and discuss whether it really is one of the best episodes of the animated series, or if its legacy and hype has cooled off over the last 30 years.Alex and Will look at the design of Mr. Freeze, and share which famous comic book creator designed the look of this version of the character. As well as discussions over how Batman's utility belt can make anything disappear, why working for Mr. Freeze would be the worst (unless

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112:22

Special Guest - Batman TAS Director Dan Riba

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/05/24

Alex and Will are joined by the very talented, Dan Riba, who directed over 100 episodes of the DCAU.Of course the focus of their chat is on the many Batman episodes he directed, including in depth discussions on: Trial, Baby Doll, Cold Comfort, and Legends of the Dark Knight.Dan shares so many behind the scenes stories, such as: how Trial was almost the plot for the first Batman animated feature film, early sketches on several character designs, where the creation of Mr. Freeze's head on robot

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84:10

I've Got Batman In My Basement Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/05/17

Is this the worst episode of Batman TAS? Did our hosts dislike it as much as they expected?Alex and Will are surprised at how much fun this episode actually is! If you can enjoy it for what it is and don't take it too seriously, you'll have a good time. But, what do they know? They liked, The Underdwellers!Our hosts discuss the fun introduction of the Penguin to this show, how Batman is doing his own "Weekend at Bernies" in Sherman's basement, and create a sequel to this episode that they already

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99:02

Special Guest - Batman TAS Director Frank Paur

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/05/03

Our hosts welcome a very special guest to the pod and sit down to chat with the very talented Frank Paur.Frank shares his first experience directing on Batman and why certain stories went to certain animation studios. Remembering the early days of the show and looking at a lot of anime and film noir for inspiration.He also recalls the storyboarding he did on Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, as well as sharing his favourite episodes that he directed. Discussing the advantages of animating Bruce Timm’s

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74:04

It's Never Too Late Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/04/25

Like a limb severing locomotive, our hosts come charging in with their review of, IT'S NEVER TOO LATE.Alex and Will discuss the dark themes in this episode that would never fly in a kid's cartoon today, such as: drug addiction and A CHILD LOSING A LEG ON A TRAIN TRACK...what in the hell is that about!?Our hosts also discuss how everyone in Gotham looks better on TV, Batman's gangster carrying parkour skills, and his mad skills at puppeteering unconscious goons.Also included in this episode is an

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110:03

Special Guest - Batman TAS Writer Randy Rogel

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/04/19

Our hosts sit down with the Emmy award winning writer, Randy Rogel to discuss his writing career. Specifically focusing on the the many episodes he wrote for Batman the Animated Series, as well as the feature film, Batman: Sub-Zero!Alex and Will start by chatting to Randy about his experience writing TWO-FACE parts 1 & 2 and how the episodes came to be. Then Randy shares his experience winning the Emmy for ROBIN'S RECKONING parts 1 & 2, plus his take on the Riddler in RIDDLER'S REFORM and

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74:24

Two-Face Part 2 Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/04/12

Our hosts return for a SECOND time and sit down to review Two-Face Part TWO!Alex and Will discuss how part one is the better of the two parts, but this one still is enjoyable and created a lot of Two-Face tropes that films like Batman Forever would rip off for their ending.Our hosts also discuss how Two-Face's coin flip for decision making comes out of nowhere, why Alfred is a better detective than Batman, how Batman's greatest enemy is a janitor cart, and that Two-Face using a napkin to hide his

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92:39

Two-Face Part 1 Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/04/04

Our TWO hosts are back and bring out their big, bad selves to review, Two-Face Part 1.*This is the hardest Alex has ever laughed on a podcast and if there's any episode to listen to, it's THIS ONE!Alex and Will instantly notice that this episode not only jumps in animation quality, but storytelling and character development. Giving our hosts the first true taste of the animated series that they remember.They discuss how Batman is partially responsible for creating Two-Face, how Big Bad Harv is just

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89:19

Special Guest - The Voice of Poison Ivy - Diane Pershing

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/03/27

Our hosts return with a very special guest for this episode, the voice of Poison Ivy herself, Diane Pershing.Diane shares with Alex and Will how she got the role of Poison Ivy, where the voice came from, and what parts of the character are very much her. She also shares memories of being in the recording booth on episodes, such as: Almost Got 'Im, Harley & Ivy, and Trial.Plus, Diane shares how effected she was by the passing of Kevin Conroy and what a true talent and delight he was to work

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106:48

Special Guest - Batman TAS Writer Robert N Skir

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/03/22

Our hosts are back with another exciting episode and welcome a very special guest to the show, Batman TAS writer Robert N Skir!Alex sits down with Robert to discuss his work on Batman, which involves writing the episodes: His Silicon Soul, What is Reality?, and Lock-Up.Robert shares the inspirations behind the Paul Dini created character of Lock-Up, including how Robert mirrored him off of a famous Martin Scorsese character. Robert also explains why the final scene of that episode takes place on a

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85:47

Be A Clown Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/03/14

Our hosts return and attend a birthday party that starts out strong, but the third act really does kill the party’s vibe.Alex and Will discuss how the idea of the Joker disguising himself as a clown and attending a birthday party with the intention of blowing it up, is a really strong idea, but once the party ends, so does the quality of the episode. Even with the odes to The Killing Joke and The Dark Knight Returns, this episode just doesn't light their candle.Our hosts discuss ways to improve the

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91:53

The Forgotten Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/03/08

Our hosts return and sit down to review, THE FORGOTTEN, an episode that is near and dear to their hearts and a true guilty pleasure.Both Alex and Will are surprised at how well this episode holds up and most importantly, how much fun it was to watch.They take a deep dive, discussing how this episode is the equivalent of a story where a superhero loses their powers and learns what it takes to be a hero. Alex and Will also believe that Boss Biggis is a cannibal and eating his enslaved workforce, as

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97:59

P.O.V. Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/03/01

Our hosts return and sit down in a large, dark room and shine a spotlight on the episode, P.O.V.Alex and Will discuss how this episode is a love letter to film noir and that it finally reveals the vibe of BTAS that has mostly been missing in the episodes that have come before it.They also notice that the interrogation room is a big empty void, that Batman isn't afraid of a big burning roof falling on him, and how this episode becomes The Fast & The Forklift at one point.Also discussed in this

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89:51

The Underdwellers Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/02/22

Our hosts return and plunge deep into their review of, The Underdwellers!Alex and Will are surprised at how much they actually liked this episode, expecting it to be one of the worst of the series from memory. But, upon a rewatch, they had lots to discuss, such as: Batman murdering an alligator, Alfred suspiciously seeming like he had one too many drinks from the Manor's wine cellar, the Sewer King's speech impediment, Batman's problematic hypnosis tool in the batmobile, and Will's new ending to

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85:09

Pretty Poison Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/02/08

Our hosts return to review Pretty Poison, the premiere episode of Poison Ivy in this show.Alex and Will notice how this episode is very film noir with a particular focus on Ivy being the femme fatale. They also discuss how this episode was nearly great, but the third act lets it down. Along with how Batman is happy to give plants a slow and painful death, and why Poison Ivy is more like a crazy cat lady than an actual threat.Our hosts also cast a live action Poison Ivy in their fan-casted Batman TAS

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90:54

Special Guest - The Voice of Tim Drake & Robin - Mat...

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/01/30

Our hosts return with a special guest for this episode! Alex and Will sit down with Mathew Valencia, the voice of Tim Drake and Robin!Mat describes his surreal experience walking into the recording booth for the first time. Recalling what Mark Hamill first said to him, what it was like working with Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, and Ron Perlman. Plus, how he got the role of Robin, what it was like being a 13 year old voice actor, and shares what his favourite episodes were to record.Support the Pod

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96:07

The Last Laugh Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2023/01/18

Our hosts return for yet another incredible episode and sit down to review, The Last Laugh!Alex and Will are surprised at how much they enjoyed this episode and have a lot of nostalgia for it. The Joker plot is a classic comic book tale, Efrem Zimbalist Jr makes his debut as Alfred, Batman almost dies multiple times, and Will shares his fear of Captain Clown!Our hosts also fan-cast a live action Batman the Animated Series universe, plus a hilarious new character is added to the mix in the Caped

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