Batman the Animated Series Podcast

Our hosts return to the podcave and with their ninja like review skills, they sit down and watch, NIGHT OF THE NINJA. Alex and Will discuss Kyodai Ken's first appearance in the DCAU and why Dick and Bruce's partnership continues to drift apart after the events of Robin's Reckoning. Our hosts also discuss the Ninja's purple knockout gas, why Alfred travelled with Bruce when he was training, and a s...

Our hosts return the podcave and REEL in their excitement as they sit down to review one of their favourite episodes, THE LAUGHING FISH. Alex and Will discuss the music for this episode and its similarity to horror films such as Psycho. They also chat about Joker's CATCHY marketing slogans, the upgrade in his laughing gas, and Batman's terrible disguise choices. Will also plugs his next Kickstarte...

Our hosts return to the podcave to review part 2 of, ROBIN'S RECKONING! Alex and Will talk about Robin's sick motorcycle tricks, why seeing an injured Batman gives them the ICK, and how Robin almost gave the game away to Tony Zucco. Plus, Alex promotes a potential live show in June (See Google Form below) that would involve a group watching of the episode ALMOST GOT 'IM and a live podcast review....

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to watch the Emmy award winning episode, ROBIN'S RECKONING Part One. Alex and Will praise Spectrum animation (studio behind the animation) for producing such a beautiful, anime inspired episode of Batman the Animated Series. Particularly noticing the Batman: Year One looks to certain characters in the flashback sequences. Our hosts also discuss Robin's...

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to review the episode THE CAPE AND COWL CONSPIRACY. Alex and Will are somewhat divided on their opinions of this episode. One host enjoys it for the simple fact that Batman is trolling a villain the whole time and having fun, whilst the other host wishes it was just a Riddler episode. Our hosts also theorise that Josiah Wormwood is the reason that Gotha...

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to review what most consider to be one of the best episodes of Batman the Animated Series, PERCHANCE TO DREAM. Does this episode hold up? Does it live up to the hype? Or has the dream become a nightmare? You'll have to watch or listen along to find out! Our hosts also discuss a potential LIVE SHOW that would take place at a venue in LONDON in June of 20...

Whilst Will is still away for Comic-Con, Alex is joined by his good buddy Ben to review another Batman movie. This time around they sit down in the podcave to review 2022's THE BATMAN. Alex and Ben discuss their feelings on the film, the few things that they liked and quite a few more things that they didn't like. They chat about how Kurt Cobain should never be an influence on Batman, how everyone...

Whilst Will is away at Comic-Con, Alex sits down in the podcave to review ETERNAL YOUTH, but he is not alone! Joining him to review this episode is Director Kevin Altieri and the co-founder of the Watchtower Database Youtube channel, James Strecker. Kevin Altieri shares all the behind the scenes facts about the making of this episode. The struggles he had with the animators, the story changes that...

Our hosts return to the podcave and review the episode, DREAMS IN DARKNESS. Alex and Will notice the similarities between this episode and Batman Begins, as well as the heavy film noir influence that it has. Our hosts also discuss the introduction of everyone's favourite Batman villain, Torchy! Plus, they notice that Batman is driving under the influence in this episode and what Alfred got up to w...

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to review, MAD AS A HATTER! Alex and Will discuss the portrayal of Mad Hatter in this show, his obsession with Alice in Wonderland, and how he is the epitome of an incel. They also discuss Jervis Tetch's revolutionary invention and all the similarities this episode has to Batman Forever. Plus, they talk about Mad Hatter's dental hygiene, how everyone in...

Our hosts return and sit down in the podcave to review the episode, Appointment in Crime Alley! Alex and Will notice how annoyed and surprised Batman is whilst having to deal with consistent crimes in a place called CRIME ALLEY. Who knew it would be so full of crime!? Our hosts also discuss Leslie Thompkins relationship with Bruce and theorise her interest in Thomas Wayne. Plus, they point out why...

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to discuss the Batman the Animated Series toy lines! YOU CAN NOW WATCH THIS EPISODE on Youtube or Spotify! Youtube: https://youtu.be/5FUqU5TA9Tc Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/batmantaspod/episodes/Batman-TAS-Toy-History--Ranking-e2depl6 Alex brings all the history and facts about the many toy companies that owned the rights to produci...

This episode sees the RETURN of Alex and his good buddy Ben (co-host of Watching Films on the Toilet Podcast) as they sit down to review, BATMAN RETURNS. It's Christmas time! And nothing says Christmas like incel sewer babies, awkward lip licking Batman, and an immortal super-powered Catwoman. Alex shares some fun facts about the making of this movie, Ben brings out his Christopher Walken impressi...

Our hosts return to the podcave and take the TIME that they need to talk about and review, The Clock King. Alex and Will discuss the time obsessed villain and Will even thinks that the Clock King is one of Batman's formidable foes that we've seen so far! They also discuss Mayor Hill's casual advice that literally destroys a man's life and creates a supervillain. Plus, they talk about Batman and Al...

Our hosts return to the podcave and Alex shares his recent chat that he had with the iconic voice of CATWOMAN herself, Adrienne Barbeau. Adrienne shares the story on how she got the job as Catwoman, along with who inspired her voice choice, and the memories she had working on the show. She also shares her thoughts on Kevin Conroy and what she's been up to recently in the world of acting, directing...

Our hosts return to the podcave and even have the pleasure of being in the same room for this recording, as they sit down to review FEAR OF VICTORY! Alex and Will discuss the fun little idea around Scarecrow rigging sports games with his fear toxin and why it works so well. This episode even ties into Thanksgiving as it features Football and Robin acts like a big, dumb bird. They also notice how B...

Our hosts return to the Podcave and sit down to review and rank almost every major/minor Batman the Animated Series villain! Who will rank as S tier? And who will end up in the sewers of Gotham at the bottom of the list? *Hint: the king of the sewers might be included on that list! This video is also available to watch on Youtube! Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QViNcUfowM8 Al...

Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to review the first appearance of Killer Croc in the episode, VENDETTA! Alex and Will discuss the film noir vibe to this whole episode and Killer Croc's elaborate plan to frame Bullock. They also notice that Croc's cosplaying and impersonation skills are top notch, as well as Alfred's passive aggressive nature when it comes to soup, and how Bruce does a...

Our hosts return to the pod-cave and sit down to review the highly anticipated episode, JOKER'S FAVOR! Does this episode live up to the hype that Alex and Will have been building on, ever since this podcast started? Does Harley Quinn's first appearance exceed their expectations or disappoint? Am I asking too many questions? Well, you'll have to listen to find out! Also included in this episode is...

Our hosts are back (sort of) and bringing you part 2 of their hilarious Caped Capers scenarios. Alex drops in briefly to explain the reason behind this compilation episode as well as give updates on Will's successfully overfunded Kickstarter campaign, when the next one is due to be launched, plus what episode of BTAS that they'll be reviewing next! SPOILER ALERT: It's Joker's Favor Support the Pod...

Our hosts return and bring the full chat that Alex had with returning BTAS Director, Kevin Altieri! Kevin shares what it was like seeing Ron Perlman and Ed Asner work with one another in the recording booth. He also shares scenes that were cut from Feat of Clay Part 2, the difficulties in animating certain sequences, and how he almost got fired from the show! Kevin also shares his opinions on the...

Our hosts return and welcome special guest, Rich Fogel, a DCAU writer who has worked on some of the best Batman, Superman, Justice League, and Batman Beyond episodes out there! Alex sits down with Rich to discuss the job of writing the scene where Batman and Superman meet for the first time. As well as writing the episode where Dick Grayson Robin quits, Tim Drake Robin is introduced, how the Creep...

Our hosts return to continue their discussion on Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, but this time are joined by the talented man behind the film, Alan Burnett! Alex sits down with Alan to discuss the making of the movie in detail. From where the story came from, what his influences were, the alternate edit he found, the reason it became a movie, his favourite scene, and why Bruce is out of his comfort...

Listeners….your movie review awaits… Our hosts return and sit down to review the BIG one, the first DCAU movie, BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM! Alex and Will bring all their thoughts and opinions on the good and bad parts of this film (yes, there are bad parts) and go through each act in detail. They discuss the new characters introduced in this film, such as: Arthur Reeves, the Phantasm, and Andrea...

Our hosts return to the pod and sit down to review, FEAT OF CLAY part 2! Kevin Altieri (the Director of this episode) returns to the pod, and brings all the behind the scenes stories of the making of this episode in the Utility Belt of Fun Facts section. Then, Alex and Will chat about the incredible animation that is FEATured in part 2 and discuss the character of Clayface, including his look, his...