The Bat-Jar Podcast

This week the guys are joined by Asian Jon's old friend The Britasian  to discuss all the mysteries, complicated details, and philosophical questions asked by the new film "Blade Runner 2049". Is Asian Jon a replicant? How does the new film compare to the original? Did Ridley Scott wait too long to make a sequel? If you want to avoid SPOILERS for the movie, skip over 9:34-37:34 of this episode. Mu...

We celebrate 50 episodes with a double round of news stories and diving into the sci-fi classic "Blade Runner" just in time for it's sequel to come out in theatres. Why is this movie so famous? How can a movie have so many different versions? Who is and who isn't a replicant in this movie? This goes without saying but a full SPOILER warning for 1982's "Blade Runner". Music and audio from "Sonic Th...

Polish up on your manners as this week we discuss classy British things, like the Kingsman franchise! There is a family feud between Marvel, Disney, and ABC over "Inhumans" and "Agents of SHIELD". What is at the root of this conflict and who will come out victorious in the end? Then we cross the pond to England to discuss "Kingsman: The Secret Service". What do the guys think of the plot, setting,...

Evil from the House of Mouse abounds in this week's episode. There was a throw-down at the box office between the clown Pennywise, the agents of the Kingsmen, and the Lego Ninjago. Who emerged victorious? And what does this mean for future installments? Then everyone's favourite Disney villains stop by to discuss their evil ways. What are the different types of Disney villains? How have the charac...

This week is all about underdogs, second chances, Oscar drama, real life stories, totally made up stories, victories, defeats, training montages and sports. 20th Century Fox seems to be really pulling for "Logan" to be nominated for some Academy Awards. Does the guys think the movie is worthy of such recognition? What does this mean for future superhero movies? Then the whistle blows as the conver...

This week we celebrate Asian Jon's birthday as we go back and forth through history to determine what method of time travel suits us best.  There is a lawsuit over the use of the name "Bumblebee" in children's toys. Who is suing whom? What does this mean for the future of our youth? Then the guys hop into various time machines to discuss the philosophy of time travel, the pseudo-science, their pre...

This week is ripe for debate. What does actor Ludi Lin mean when he says the upcoming "Aquaman" film is just like Star Wars, but underwater? What are the best performances by actors in superhero movies? Are there different types of performances? How many times can Asian Jon trigger Average Joe this week?  Check out our Facebook page at  www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast . Invite your friends to like...

It's a week for crossover on the Bat-Jar as fantasy novel expert Anonymous returns to help Average Joe take on Marvel's "Defenders". Spoilers for every season of Marvel Netflix up until now (just a heads up). In the spirit of crossovers, Average Joe shares a more detailed review of "Batman & Harley Quinn" to share more about how that team-up turned out. How will these podcasters fair against Dared...

No new episode this week but we have a couple quick updates and a short review of "Batman & Harley Quinn" from Average Joe and Doctor What. Check out our Facebook page at  www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast . Invite your friends to like our page! You can contact us at @thebatcookiejar on Twitter or you can send an e-mail to batjarpodcast@gmail.com.

Asian Jon and Average Joe are joined by returning guest Doctor What as this trio navigates the timeline of the new "Flashpoint" movie and the confusing mess that was The Clone Saga in 1990's Spider-Man comics. What is Flashpoint? What does this mean for the new Flash movie? Which Justice League actors are likely to make a guest appearance? Gotta go fast! Did you know Spider-Man had a twin brother?...

This week, Asian Jon and Average Joe get in the middle of a fight between DC Comics characters Batman and Superman with their in-depth analysis of 2016's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice". Where did this movie come from? How many times did the release date change? What do the guys think about the versions of Batman and Superman represented in this movie? What does this show for the future of th...

Gotta catch'em all! This week, Asian Jon and Average Joe are joined by special guest Pixel  to go on a Pokémon journey through the Kanta region and explore the first season of the Pokémon anime, The Indigo League. But first, Henry Cavill's moustache is costing Warner Bros. $25 million? What's the deal with the Justice League reshoots. And soon after, what made Pokémon so popular with kids in North...

EDITOR'S NOTE: The sound in this episode is very loud, please protect your ears and lower the volume on your listening device; we apologize for the inconvenience. This week, the guys are joined by special guest Momma Poppins as they go on a magical journey through the Golden Age of Disney films.  San Diego Comic Con happened this weekend, and the crew gets into what Ben Affleck has most recently s...

Get ready for an action packed, passionate, and very loud episode of the Bat-Jar. Asian Jon and Average Joe spend some time discussing news coming out of the D23 Expo, particularly casting for the upcoming live-action Aladdin film. DO the guys agree on the choices made for Aladdin, Jasmine, and the Genie? Then the guys head over the brightly lit part of Gotham City to discuss the Batman films dire...

Is your Spider-Sense tingling? This week, Average Joe is joined by special guest Doctor What to talk about the spectacular new film, "Spider-Man: Homecoming". How did the guys first encounter the wall-crawler? How does Homecoming compare to the other Spidey movies? How does this new film rank among other MCU films? Swing on by this week's episode to find out. To avoid SPOILERS for "Spider-Man: Hom...

Happy Canada Day! Asian Jon and Average Joe celebrate this holiday by talking about Wonder Woman's progress as a box office success. Asian Jon seems to have the ability to predict the future. The guys also dive into their Canadian heritage to learn more about the Canadian comic book characters who have found life on the printed page. What makes a Canadian comic book character? Do they have to be c...

This week the guys are joined by the legendary Autobot leader Optimus Prime to discuss his latest film "Transformers: The Last Knight". How did AJ and AJ first encounter Transformers and the current film franchise? Does this new film hold up? Is it any good? Prepare for some loud noises in this episode. In the spirit of the live action films, Optimus mostly hangs out in the background and doesn't...

Grab your video games along side Asian Jon and Average Joe as we take a look at the video game company known as Nintendo. Plus hear the guys react to the news of the Ducktales reboot! Audio from "Ducktales (2017)" is the property of Felicia Barton and Walt Disney Television Animation. Audio from "Mario Kart: Double Dash" is the property of Nintendo. Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/...

The guys are reunited with One Shot this week to discuss the phenomenon that is the cinematic universe. In honour of "The Mummy (2017)" which was released this past weekend, they ask the big question: Is the trend that started with the MCU a force for good or evil in Hollywood? And just how many different cinematic universes are in development right now? Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook...

WONDER WOMANNNNN- All the world is waiting for you, and this week's edition of the Bat-Jar is all about the Amazonian princess, Wonder Woman. Where does she come from? Why did it take so long to make a movie about her? We are compelled under the Lasso of Truth to tell you all! Asian Jon and Average Joe discuss in depth the new "Wonder Woman" film this week as well. Can she save the DCEU?  To avoid...

This week, in preparation for the new "Wonder Woman" movie, Asian Jon and Average Joe step onto the Watchtower to discuss the successor to "Batman: The Animated Series", "Justice League". Join us for an episode diving into the characters who make up this super team in a super part of the DC Animated Universe. Audio and music from "Batman Beyond" and "Justice League" used in this episode are the pr...

Happy Victoria Day! To celebrate this Canadian holiday, the guys take a look into the mysterious past of the popular Canadian superhero: Wolverine a.k.a Logan a.k.a James Howlett. Also, a Venom movie has been announced. What do Average Joe and Asian Jon think about this latest development? Audio from "Hulk VS Wolverine" is the property of Marvel Studios and Lionsgate. Check out our Facebook page a...

Box office projections are now available for "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and the guys have thoughts and opinions on their accuracy. This week Asian Jon and Average Joe dive deeper into Batman lore to discuss the character of Dick Grayson. Prepare for a discussion of his origins, his transition from Robin to Nightwing, his love life, and his butt?? Audio from "Batman: The Animated Series", "Young Just...

It's the start of the summer movie season this week on the Bat-Jar Podcast. It's also Talking Disney Rodent Week as Asian Jon and Average Joe dive into two VERY different Disney properties involving talking rodents (one much heavier on rodents than the other). "Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2" is now in theaters and the guys have thoughts and opinions. Is Gamora playing hard to get? How is the m...

The guys are joined by special guest Cackles to dive into the secret origin of Average Joe's fandom with an in-depth look at "Batman: The Animated Series". There is even a special call from Asian Jon's mom! Before diving into the famous animated take on Batman, the Terrific Trio talk about Young Justice Season 3, the new "Titans" series, and the new DC streaming service. Will these geeks and nerds...