The Bat-Jar Podcast

Original co-host Asian Jon joins in on the fun as Average Joe and Beef Pork Ribs celebrate 250 episodes of The Bat-Jar Podcast by discussing their favourite movies. What films pull on their heartstrings, require nostalgia goggles, or warrant repeat viewings?  The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast. Check out our...

  The first MCU movie based on something totally new in five years arrives in the form of "Eternals". How does Marvel introduce a whole new set of characters while expanding the cosmology of their cinematic universe? Why are critics being so negative towards this film? Where does it shine and where does it fall over itself? To avoid SPOILERS for "Eternals", skip over 43:17- 59:43 of the episode. M...

What do you get when you mix anime, high school, and superheroes? An explosive, engaging, but overstuffed series called My Hero Academia. How does the Japanese perspective on superheroes differ from North America? How does it compare to series like The Boys, Sky High, or One Punch Man? Music and audio from "My Hero Academia" is the property of Kohei Horikoshi, Yuki Hayashi, Kazumasa Sanjoba, Bones...

  The most popular science fiction novel of all time (according to some) gets a second chance at a film adaptation from the director of Arrival and Blade Runner 2049. How does this star studded cast fare with adapting this 500 page novel into a movie that can be consumed in 2 and a half hours? To avoid SPOILERS for "Dune: Part One" skip over 40:23-59:08 of the episode. Music and audio from "Dune:...

  This week One Shot returns to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the podcast while we discuss some of the highlights from this year's DC Fandome. Music and audio from "DC Fandome 2021 Promo" is the property of DC and Warner Bros. Pictures. The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast. Check out our Facebook page at  ww...

  Welcome to the Bat-Credit Card Podcast, a world in the multiverse where Above Average Joe and Beef Pork Cookies look at nerd and geek culture. This week, we are reviewing the first animated series produced by Marvel Studios for Disney+, "What If....?" This episode contains SPOILERS for the entire first season of the series. Consider yourself warned. Music and audio from "What If...?" is the prop...

Sony's efforts to continue making movies about Spider-Man characters without Spider-Man in them continues with the follow-up to the 2018 movie "Venom". What happens when you take Spider-Man villains and give them their own movie? Apparently, a short run time and lots of comedy to go along with the scary monsters. To avoid SPOILERS for "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" skip 38:23-54:50 over of the epis...

The iconic science fiction franchise that popularized the phrase "I'll be back" has continued to return to cinemas even though they are doomed to repeat themselves. Time travel, themes of destiny and fate, strong female protagonists, and disappointing sequels are all things now commonly associated with the "Terminator" franchise. The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert....

Sindarin, Klingon, Dathroki, Na'vi, Wookie and more! Join us as we discuss the concept of constructed languages (conlangs for short) in fiction. As fantasy and science fiction have grown as genres of entertainment, so have the opportunities for creators to invent new languages to inform their worlds. The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their genero...

Watch out for that tree! How did this short lived 1960's animated parody of Tarzan turn into a live-action comedy for kids that introduced a generation to making fun of movies, breaking the fourth wall, and the British humour of John Cleese. Grab a vine and swing on by as we discuss "George of the Jungle". Music and audio from "George of the Jungle" is the property of Marc Shaiman, David Hoberman,...

The character nobody wanted the movie rights for is now bringing Asian representation to the superhero genre. Meet Shang-Chi, the Marvel character so obscure that they can create a whole new story for him that has become one of the most enjoyable and exciting films to come out in the past few years. To avoid SPOILERS for "Shang-Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings", skip over 47:41- 1:02:49 of the ep...

No job is too big, no podcast topic is too small. If you're ready to see the Paw Patrol on a roll (and listen to adults discussing a franchise designed for small children) join us for this week's episode as we discuss the recording breaking trailer for "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and the new film "Paw Patrol: The Movie". Music and audio from "Paw Patrol: The Movie" is the property of Heitor Pereira,...

If you put Ryan Reynolds, Fortnite, The Truman Show, Wreck-It-Ralph, and The LEGO Movie into a blender you will get the smoothie that is "Free Guy". Does this long delayed release continue the recent trend of good video game movies or does it feel like a hodge-podge of too many things? To   avoid SPOILERS for "Free Guy" skip   over 42:48-   1:00:50 of the episode. Music and audio from "Free Guy" i...

Remember that Suicide Squad movie from five years ago? Well, the director of Guardians of the Galaxy is here to try and breathe new life into that set of characters. Does this new, R-rated movie improve over the many mistakes of it's predecessor or simply repeat them? To   avoid SPOILERS for "The Suicide Squad" skip over 55:04 - 1:13:12 of the episode. Music and audio from "Suicide Squad" is the p...

A generational, decades later sequel comes to our screens by returning to the lovely crossover of basketball, cartoon characters, and product placement. Join us as we discuss LeBron James' and Bugs Bunny's adventure in the new Space Jam movie. To avoid SPOILERS for "Space Jam: A New Legacy" skip over 33:05-55:52 of the episode. Music and audio from "Space Jam: A New Legacy" is the property of Kris...

Fan-favourite character Loki (or at least a variation of him) takes centre-stage for the third Marvel Studios series for Disney+. How does Marvel's first attempt at a long form television series fare? Does it contribute to BPR's Marvel fatigue? Why does AJ see an correlation to the first Guardians of the Galaxy film? To avoid SPOILERS for Season 1 of "Loki" skip over 35:19-54:11 of the episode. Mu...

The first female MCU superhero finally gets her own movie, available in theatres and on Disney+ with Premier Access. Was this in-between-quel worth the wait and all the delays? Join us for some espionage and missed opportunities! To avoid SPOILERS for "Black Widow" skip over 44:09-59:17 of the episode. Music and audio from "The Avengers (2012)" is the property of Alan Silvestri, Kevin Feige, and M...

The fighting game that wasn't meant to be a fighting game. The crossover franchise which paved the way for so much of what we enjoy today. Here is the story of the super successful video game franchise, "Super Smash Bros.". Music and audio from "Super Smash Bros." is the property of Hirokazu Ando, Masahiro Sakurai, Hiroaki Suga, Satoru Iwata, Shigeru Miyamoto, HAL Laboratory, and Nintendo. Music a...

What are the differences between a main character, a protagonist, and the hero of a story? We attempt to answer this question while working through Beefporkribs' theory about the nature of the popular series "Avatar: The Last Airbender". Music and audio of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is the property of Jeremy Zuckerman, Benjamin Wynn, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Aaron Ehasz, and Nic...

When does a sequel become a spinoff? What are the different kinds of sequels? Does a good sequel have to be better than the original in order to be seen as "good"? How different can a sequel be before it's something entirely different? The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast. Check out our Facebook page at  www.fa...

This week we are catching up on the news by placing a whole bunch of topics under the microscope. There are several stories here that could serve as setting precedents for continuing existing franchises, streaming, and gaming! We talk about Microsoft, Amazon, DC, Marvel, the passing away of the Berserk manga's author, some new Netflix series, and the announcement of an anime film set in the world...

For more information regarding COVID-19 and available health services in Canada, call 1-833-784-4397 or visit  canada.ca/coronavirus .  Special thanks to Zencastr who made it possible for us to record this episode while practicing physical distancing in separate locations. Are you in the mood for an origin story for a classic Disney villain? How about a movie with lots of style and visual flair? W...

For more information regarding COVID-19 and available health services in Canada, call 1-833-784-4397 or visit  canada.ca/coronavirus .  Special thanks to Zencastr who made it possible for us to record this episode while practicing physical distancing in separate locations. Candy, slime, rainicorns, bacon pancakes, multiverses, time travel. Do any of those things appeal to you? Do you enjoy tableto...

For more information regarding COVID-19 and available health services in Canada, call 1-833-784-4397 or visit  canada.ca/coronavirus .  Special thanks to Zencastr who made it possible for us to record this episode while practicing physical distancing in separate locations. How far will we go to rank all Disney Movies? We could be immortals if we did it. We could also let it go and not even try.  W...

For more information regarding COVID-19 and available health services in Canada, call 1-833-784-4397 or visit  canada.ca/coronavirus .  Special thanks to Zencastr who made it possible for us to record this episode while practicing physical distancing in separate locations. Movies based on video games have a bad reputation and the "Mortal Kombat" series from the 1990's helped solidify that reputati...