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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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All Episodes

01:35:05

BTAS Top 5 Best Characters

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/07/23

Someone new dons the cowl in the podcave this week, as Kade Calvin takes up the mantle of host. But, he is not alone, as faithful co-host Will Robson joins him to discuss their top 5 best characters in Batman the Animated Series. Their lists may surprise you in who makes the cut and who doesn't, but they explain their thinking behind it. Plus, a few new ideas for future episodes are created during their discussions -- is Alex out of a job? Tune in to find out! Who makes your top 5 character

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01:17:38

Harley's Holiday Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to review the first solo outing for Harley Quinn in the episode, Harley's Holiday.Alex and Will discuss the excellent but also cartoony style to the animation for this episode. Comparing character expressions to the likes of Animaniacs or Looney Toons. Plus, was Harley always planning to go back to crime? She did have her costume in her bag whilst out shopping. Our hosts also take note of Robin's fish spinning skills, Veronica Vreeland's crazy Dad, the

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01:27:10

BTAS Top 5 Worst & Best Episodes (according to Kade...

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Alex fires up the podcave and is joined by a new member of the pod family to review their top 5 worst & best episodes of Batman the Animated Series.Editor of the pod, Kade Calvin starts by sharing his least liked eps of BTAS and why they're stinkers. Then switches gears and highlights his top 5 fav episodes and why they stand out more than the others. Is it because they made him cry? Yes...the answer is yes. You might be surprised by the ones that didn't make his lists, but you'll

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01:19:40

Second Chance Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/07/02

Our hosts return to the podcave doubled in enthusiasm to break down the episode, Second Chance.Alex and Will dive deep into the long-overdue return of a Two-Face-centric story, explaining why the character remains their second fav villain — get it?They unpack the episode’s noir-laced animation, its unmistakable Hitchcockian vibes, and the strange surgery procedure that raises more questions than answers. Plus, raunchy tales of Bruce and Harvey’s mysterious nightlife, the moment Robin almost went out

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01:34:52

Riddler's Reform Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Our hosts return to the podcave to dive deep into the iconic episode, "Riddler's Reform." They kick things off with high praise for the standout voice acting, spotlighting John Glover's performance as the Riddler — calling it not only his best outing in the role, but the definitive version of the villain across all media.Plus, this episode doesn’t just deliver cerebral thrills — it's got style. The animation is slick, the tone is moody, and yes, it even brings back the coveted

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01:22:25

Showdown Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/06/18

Our hosts return to the podcave, dust off their spurs, and ride into the Wild West as they review the episode, “Showdown.” Alex and Will dive into the animated debut of legendary DC antihero Jonah Hex, discovering his questionable past as a Confederate soldier -- which is quite the departure from his comic book origins. But, in a surprising twist, the mostly liberal person in 1883 was Ra’s Al Ghul. He stands up against the mistreatment of his labourers and tries to free his small frontier community

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01:29:01

The Lion and the Unicorn Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/06/11

Our hosts return to the podcave -- only to find themselves transported back to foggy ol’ London, as they sit down to review The Lion and the Unicorn. Alex and Will try to figure out what century this version of London is supposed to be set in, while picking up some colourful British slang along the way, such as: “old love,” “stone the crows,” and “a pair of poxy ghosts!”They also come to the conclusion that British Intelligence might be just as useless as the Gotham Police, by letting Batman and

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01:17:18

Baby-Doll Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to review possibly the most hauntingly human episode of BTAS, Baby-Doll. Alex and Will dive into Baby-Doll’s first appearance, unpacking the inspiration behind Paul Dini’s creation of the character and why her tragic story still hits hard.Of course, it wouldn’t be a review without a few classic Gotham oddities. Such as an unexpectedly lethal, karate-kicking henchman, or Robin’s strange slogans as an amateur TV critic. Plus, a fairground in Gotham that

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01:26:35

Bane Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/05/28

Our hosts return to the Podcave and get yoked as they dive into the animated debut of Gotham’s most venomous villain—Bane! Alex and Will break down the lethal luchador’s first appearance outside the comics, noting how the muscle-bound menace had been in publication for only a year before making the leap to TV.They also imagine what would happen if he launched his own line of protein powders and how a certain butler gets hooked on them and becomes a "bro". Plus, Robin throws down in a

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01:21:50

Catwalk Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Our hosts return to the Podcave to review the episode, Catwalk.Unfortunately, it’s not one that claws its way into their hearts. They both agree that the episode is surprisingly bland and forgettable, falling flat like a plank of wood.Dong Yang lets it "hang" a bit too much in this episode, as they over animate Scarface's expressions, turning him from a puppet into a real boy. Making him less creepy and more cartoonish, which undermines his intimidation.Our hosts also joke about Catwoman's cringe

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01:31:21

Time Out Of Joint Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Our hosts return to the podcave and start their clocks for a timely review of TIME OUT OF JOINT.Alex and Will dive into The Clock King’s latest time-altering gadget and explore how he suddenly becomes one of the most dangerous foes Batman and Robin have ever faced. But, despite the high stakes, this episode takes on a surprisingly light-hearted tone—reminding our hosts of the colorful antics of Batman 66'.Plus, how much of a know-it-all is Batman when trapped in time? Einstein's theory of

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01:15:51

Harlequinade Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to review the episode, Harlequinade. Alex and Will explore how Harley Quinn’s show-stopping musical number subtly signals the unraveling of her relationship with the Joker. Plus, they notice this episodes particular "cartoony" feel. They dive into the episode’s wild ride—from Joker’s toy-ready bi-plane to the bizarre question of how the Gotham mob got their hands on an atom bomb!? Plus, is Batman just... bored in this episode? And what’s up with

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01:36:03

The Terrible Trio Review (w/ Isaac Robinson Smith)

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Our hosts return to the podcave and are joined by special guest and friend Isaac Robinson-Smith — the voice of Bishop in X-Men '97 — to review the infamously bad episode, The Terrible Trio.This podcasting trio of hosts dives into the comic book origins of these three misfit villains, tracing their roots all the way back to the 1950s. They also tackle the big question: why is this episode so widely disliked? Is it the lack of a proper supervillain? The rookie animation team? Or something else

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01:40:01

House & Garden Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/04/09

Our hosts return to the podcave, slip on their gardening gloves, and dive into the chilling episode, House & Garden.Alex and Will explore the dark horror elements of this episode, including some truly unsettling "plant babies." The disturbing thought of them transforming from son to husband in just a few days makes for some uncomfortable imagery—especially when you consider the implications of them sleeping with their... mom? YIKES! They also ponder some intriguing questions: How did

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01:26:32

Avatar Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Our hosts return to the podcave and are once again sent around the world on another Ra's adventure in the episode, AVATAR! (no not the blue or air-bending kind) Alex and Will discuss the Hammer horror elements to this episode and the clear odes to the original The Mummy movie. Highlighting the opening and ending sequences as classic horror scenes, as well as Peter Cushing now being an official character in the DCAU. Our hosts also wonder how Batman got home after being stranded in the desert

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01:31:45

Trial Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/03/27

Our hosts return to the podcave and are called to the witness stand to give their testimony on one of the best episodes of Batman the Animated Series, TRIAL! Alex and Will talk about the premise of this episode being the original idea for an animated film, as well as how it includes the best spoken line of Batman dialogue and Joker dialogue in any episode of this show.They also question Bruce's dating habits, why Killer Croc loves a big rock story, and what Maxie Zeus was doing during all of

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01:25:47

Sideshow Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/03/20

Our hosts return to the Podcave and then venture out into the woodlands to review the freakishly average episode, SIDESHOW. Alex and Will discuss the excellent animation in this episode and how the first act is a much better premise of a story, instead of reclusive freaks living out in the woods. And can you say freaks? Is this allowed?They also talk about how Richard being a Shakespeare nerd is the freakiest trait of all and discover they have limited Shakespeare knowledge. Plus, Killer Croc

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01:37:19

The Worry Men Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/03/13

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to review the episode, The Worry Men.Alex and Will talk about the quality of this episode and how it felt like an episode of Batman 66, until the Mad Hatter showed up and chewed up the scenery.They also debate on how to pronounce the word Shaman, why Batman stopping a guillotine with his feet is the ultimate Love That Batman moment, and how Alfred downplays all of Bruce's stories. Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/batmantaspodMobster Mash Kickstarter -

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01:25:02

Read My Lips Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Our hosts return to the podcave and dummy up to review the episode, READ MY LIPS. Alex and Will talk about the Ventriloquist and Scarface, noting the incredible performance from George Dzundza. As well as the character's comic book origin and the bass thumping music that sounds like it's right out of a nightclub in the 1930's. Our hosts also wonder what the Ventriloquist's stand-up routine would be, why Batman is extremely superstitious, how Gordon finds Batman in the dark, and Alex

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01:18:29

Fire From Olympus Review

Batman the Animated Series Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to review the episode, FIRE FROM OLYMPUS.Alex and Will discuss Maxie Zeus and all of his...unique qualities. Highlighting how annoying he is and what Batman must think of him.They also chat about Maxie's one Greek henchman, if he was in a frat at college, what EDC might stand for, and if he's ever been to Greece or even seen the musical Grease. Our hosts also cast Maxie Zeus in their live action fan-casted universe and chat about what they're

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