Batman the Animated Series Podcast

Our hosts are back and come mud-sliding in with their review of, FEAT OF CLAY part 1! Alex and Will both discuss what they thought of part 1, how they feel about the creation of Clayface, and the running theme that applies to every character in this episode. They also discuss Batman's extreme interrogation methods, his face matching detective skills, and why Roland Dagget has the indescribable voi...

Our hosts return as the planets align, and come with their predictions on what they thought of the episode, PROPHECY OF DOOM. Will discovers that he's never seen this episode before and shares his thoughts on the plot, where it fell flat, and what he thought of the villain Nostromos. Our hosts also discuss what the electric bill for the batcave would be, as well as giving the henchman Lucas a surn...

Our hosts are back (sort of) and bringing you a clip show of sorts. All the best TV shows did it, so why can't this podcast do the same? Alex drops in briefly to share the news on the reason behind Will's absence for this episode, as well as urging all of you to head to our YOUTUBE (@batmantaspod) to check out our full video review of HEART OF ICE (see link below). This is only Part 1 of the Caped...

It's time for another episode of the podcast within the podcast, where Alex and his friend Ben (Co-Host of Watching Films On The Toilet Podcast) explore all things Batman On The Big Screen. For this episode, they are joined by Julian Caldow, the man behind the design for the Batman 89 Batmobile, Batwing, grapple gun, and the iconic 89 bat logo. Julian shares the many stories of designing these ico...

Our hosts return to the pod and review one of the most popular episodes of Batman the Animated Series, BEWARE THE GRAY GHOST! Alex and Will share their thoughts on the episode as a whole, discussing the amazing animation as well as what they think of The Gray Ghost character and his influence on Bruce Wayne when it came to designing his batcave and costume. Our hosts also solve the Gray Ghost's fi...

Our hosts return and welcome another incredible guest onto the pod! The one and only, Alan Burnett (story editor and producer of Batman the Animated Series). His other credits include: Producer of Superman TAS, Batman Beyond, Justice League, and all other DCAU shows. As well as being the co-writer of the current Batman the Adventure Continues comics and the producer of so many DC animated films. A...

Our hosts return to the pod and sit down to review the random, but surprisingly enjoyable episode, SEE NO EVIL. An episode that was produced at the end of season one, but featured much earlier on in the pantheon of episodes as a replacement for an episode that never got made! Alex shares some cool behind the scenes facts, that were sent to him by the Director of this episode and friend of the pod,...

Our hosts return to the pod and Alex shares his most recent chat with Batman TAS Director, Kevin Altieri! Kevin directed so many pivotal episodes of BTAS, such as: On Leather Wings, Cat & Claw part 1, The Last Laugh, Two-Face parts 1&2, Night of the Ninja, The Demon’s Quest parts 1&2, Avatar, Harlequinade, Harley’s Holiday, and Showdown. Kevin shares in detail how much he loved Ra's Al...

Our hosts return the pod and sit down to review THE CAT AND THE CLAW Part 2! Is this second part as enjoyable as the first? Does Red Claw's plan make any sense? Does Bruce Wayne care about the rules of the road? The answer to all of these questions is a big, fat NO. Alex and Will also point out that this episode could have easily been a single episode, instead of a two parter, and breaking it into...

Our hosts return and sit down to review, THE CAT AND THE CLAW part 1, which features 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...

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 vil...

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 e...

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 Ba...

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...

It's time to review, I'VE GOT BATMAN IN MY BASEMENT. 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...

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...

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 pa...

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 winnin...

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 t...

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...

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 h...

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 fam...

Our hosts return and attend a birthday party that starts out strong, but the third act of BE A CLOWN, really does kill the party 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...

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...

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 falli...