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Bat Minute

Sleepy Charlie Mediathebatminute.com
Bat Minute is a podcast that originally investigated Tim Burton's 1989 movie 'Batman' one minute at a time, three days a week... and has now moved on to the next films in the franchise! Your intrepid hosts on this journey are Jon Parker and Niall McGowan! Episodes release on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Episodes

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 26: That Darn Catwoman (with Clarisse Loughrey)

Selina's exciting phone call is for... puuuuuurrrrrfume. HOW WONDERFUL! Things get even worse when she realises that she didn't prep the Bruce Wayne file for the big meeting! YOU DITZ! Max heads to the office but finds Ms Kyle doing something she REALLY shouldn't be... Back as Special Guest Investigator is the irrepressible Clarisse Loughrey ! This Darn Critic is That Darn Good! We've whisked her away from Kermode and Mayo's Film Review to crack this most troubling of cases. The next episode fol...

Nov 14, 201844 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 25: Wrath of Mom (with Clarisse Loughrey)

HELLO THERE! No, it isn't Mr Kenobi - it's Selina's apartment! As she kicks off her heels and checks her messages there's one from her useless appendage... sorry... from her boyfriend - Selina has been kicked to the curb! Is her tension rising? Are her inner storms brewing? Is Selina set to snap? To investigate these matters requires the very best backup, so the Bat Boys have called in the one, the only, Clarisse Loughrey! From That Darn Movie Show to articles for the Independent all the way to ...

Nov 12, 201848 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 24: End Lactose Intolerance Now (with Bryarly Bishop)

A deal is struck! Hands are shook! Selina is full of luck! Honey... this cat's alive! Back for one more crack of our feline friend's investigative whip is a singer and actor whose vocals certainly never crack - it's Bryarly Bishop ! With these kind of skills to offer the show, our Bat crew feel like cats that got the cream. Which is a big no-no, actually. Don't do it. The next episode follows on Monday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's Cave ! T...

Nov 09, 201837 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 23: Those Calculations Were Not Correct (with Bryarly Bishop)

The Penguin has been a crafty little fella and introduces us to his latest project - one that Max will be especially intrigued by! It's a shame we missed out on the kinky polaroids, however. This is all it takes - Shreck is now on board and the game is afoot. Back again is the chanteuse of Gotham - it's Bryarly Bishop ! She can sing, she can act, she can dub-dub-dub and bring those voice-overs! What brigand could possibly best Bryarly's abilities? The next episode follows on Friday. Same Bat Pod...

Nov 07, 201835 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 22: Bobcat and Bryarly (with Bryarly Bishop)

Pengie tells us what he wants (what he really, really, wants) - to find out his name! He wants to be a real boy! Why would Max help him out though? Our sly sphenisciformes has thought about this and uncovered a disturbing truth about Mr Shreck... Entering the investigation and combating the toxic waste of Gotham is none other than returning champion Bryarly Bishop ! As an accomplished singer, songwriter AND actor, Bryarly is a triple threat who is ready to crack this case. The next episode follo...

Nov 05, 201850 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 21: Drawing a Blank (with Gaz Flint)

Samhain is over and now Max has a splitting headache - aww, poor guy! What would help this? Hypnosis? The Penguin has his own scheme - one to re-emerge, to fly into the world above like no penguin before! Back once more as Special Guest Investigator is the hard rockin' grunge-master Gaz Flint! Gaz will give you a headache of your own - from headbangin' baby! The next episode follows on Monday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's Cave ! The Bat Min...

Nov 02, 201855 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 20: It Ain't Unusual (with Gaz Flint)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Our dear, sweet, Pengie has a wonderful session of show and tell for us as we get the opportunity to peruse his unimaginable umbrella collection! What larks! What does he want though? To be respected is all. Is that really too much to ask? Back to crack this case and deliver nothing short of a superkick party to all and sundry is Mr Too Sweet himself - it's musician, YouTuber and Bullet Clubber Gaz Flint! This Bone Soldier has a bone to pick... with crime! The next episode follo...

Oct 31, 201843 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 19: Ballistic: Goose vs Parker (with Gaz Flint)

Max opens his eyes and is greeted by quite a sight - it's the Red Triangle Gang, baby! Poodle and all! ARRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHH! The Penguin appears to be an environmentalist - this guy is out to stop the carcinogens! He can't be bad then, right? Joining the crew for this investigation is musician, globe trotter, honorary Hong Konger, red panda enthusiast and Bat fanatic Gaz Flint! Let Gaz prep you for Samhain with his Pumpkin Bombs of knowledge! The next episode follows on Wednesday. Same Bat Pod, di...

Oct 29, 201851 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 18: Bless My Dustpan (with Dan Kampling)

It's official: THE CIRCUS GANG IS BACK! If Gordon says it, it must be true. Max runs for his life but falls into some... complications. Stinky ones at that. WE ALSO GET A TRIP TO THE ZOO! AWW! Making his final appearance of the week is the King of the Batmaniacs - it's Dan Kampling ! Is Dan the man to ban this gang's grand plan to the dustpan? Tune in to find out, Bat fans! The next episode follows on Monday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's Ca...

Oct 26, 201850 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 17: The Meet Cute (with Dan Kampling)

CRASH! BANG! WALLOP! WHAT A MANOEUVRE! That crook is toast! Selina is saved by The Bat but he has no time for chit-chat as he promptly exits the scene - leaving Ms Kyle to toy with a taser. Is she more mischievous than she appears? Back as Special Guest Investigator is the Don of Bat Knowledge himself - it's Dan Kampling ! Here to spread the word of the Caped Crusader like only he can, can Dan help plan our clan's solving of this case once and for all? The next episode follows on Friday. Same Ba...

Oct 24, 201839 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 16: 365 Degrees Burning Down the Clown (with Dan Kampling)

Batman burns the bad guys! FATALITY! He also takes out the Devil himself - what a hero! Not today, Satan! Sadly, Selina is seized by a shady scoundrel! AND BATMAN MISSES WITH HIS GRAPPLING HOOK! Some save, Bats. Joining the crew as Special Guest Investigator is our resident Bat Computer himself - it's Dan Kampling ! Think you know Batman? Think again - Dan is a veritable Batcyclopedia! The next episode follows on Wednesday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minut...

Oct 22, 201843 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 15: Requiem for Raphael and a Spatula (with Jessi Milestone)

Max gets rammed! Happy Hallowmas! SWEEP THE LEG! It's all out chaos as The Red Triangle Gang are unleashed and the streets look set to run red with the blood of the innocent. Or is there a more cunning plan at play? Back with parry and reposte to defeat this villainous scum is this week's Batwoman: YouTuber, comic and swordswoman Jessi Milestone ! This may be the end of her Bat Minute Returns investigation, but Jessi's mission of Mindless Entertainment cannot be stopped! The next episode follows...

Oct 19, 201833 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 14: It is The Man Himself (with Jessi Milestone)

THE BAT IS BACK! The beacon is alight and Bruce must bounce! Meanwhile, Chip is seconds away from being chopped - unless he coughs up pops, that is. Back to slice and dice her way to the truth on this investigation is YouTuber, comic and swordswoman Jessi Milestone ! Shining like a lightsaber, Jessi can dispatch even the mightiest of foes - Organ Grinders not withstanding. The next episode follows on Friday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's Cav...

Oct 17, 201837 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 13: Gotham's Ghost Rider (with Jessi Milestone)

The surprise is sprung! The trap is tripped! CARNY'S! What is it with this city and clowns, eh? The Red Triangle Gang terrorise Gotham's streets. Organs will be ground. Skeletons will indeed ride motorcycles. Hot dogs will be ruined. THIS IS MADNESS! Joining our dynamic duo as Special Guest Credits Investigator is the wonderful YouTuber, actor, stand-up comic and musician Jessi Milestone ! Jessi is here to stab right to the heart of what makes this minute that damn entertaining - and certainly w...

Oct 15, 201849 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 12: Christopher Talkin' (with Polly Preston)

Max ain't no Santa, just a schmo. Ha - he's playing you all, folks! He's distracting you with his expensive bAUbles. Breaking up this scintillating speech is something of a Yuletide Trojan Horse. What magnificent mysteries are contained within? Back to crack this case is the cream of cult comedy, Polly Preston ! The Church of Phil has 300 members worldwide with only three blood sacrifices to date! Let Polly Kool 'n' Soothe your soul, Bat Minute Mites! The next episode follows on Monday. Same Bat...

Oct 12, 201846 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 11: Wall of Fame (with Polly Preston)

Santa Shreck is in the house to spread some Christmas cheer... and soak up that good PR. Sadly, Selina's mind slipped and she neglected to hand him his speech! He's gonna have to improv his way out of this one. Throw in Elvis, Mr Freeze and Sammy Davis Jr and this is one minute not to miss! Our Special Guest Investigator is comedy maestro and Cult Recruitment Apprentice Polly Preston ! Polly's church is offering a fresh start for broken minds to heal in a loving community in the quaint Welsh cou...

Oct 10, 201842 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 10: Tunnel Vision (with Polly Preston)

Chip asks his father to speak to the masses as if he's Lenin or something. Selina is saved from her situation, though still feels somewhat like a silly ol' corndog. There's a mayoral contest in the air! We all know how well politics worked for the Star Wars prequels, so let's see how it fares here... Joining the Bat Minute boys on today's investigation is comedian/cultist Polly Preston ! Let Phil into your heart, let Phil save you! Perhaps he could bring a thing or two to the people of Gotham......

Oct 08, 201844 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 9: A Plant Pitch and a Protocol Faux-Pas (with Rick and Julia Ingham)

Minor sexism gives way to rather extreme sexism as Mr. Shreck laments the failure to have Selina properly "housebroken". If only she had some way of getting back at him... Along the way our intrepid investigators sleuth their way through clues involving Leatherface, coffee and ridiculously long, expositional, speeches! The Bat Boys know how to start your weekend with style and panache! Once more entering this Gothic Thunderdome are Rick and Julia Ingham from the Mad Max Minute podcast! They're t...

Oct 05, 201844 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 8: Fire Walken With Me (with Rick and Julia Ingham)

As a stinky sewer pervert spies on our good butler, the sky-dwelling elites of Gotham are plotting and scheming - with added swelling. Selina Kyle awkwardly enters the scene, making a real meal out of tea prep. Who is this anxious young lady? Furiously helping our crew on the thunderous road to uncovering Max's puny grand plan are the Mad ones themselves - it's Rick and Julia Ingham from the Mad Max Minute podcast! Don't touch 'em - they're precision instruments. The next episode follows on Frid...

Oct 03, 201841 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 7: Part Pod, Part Cast, All Horrible (with Rick and Julia Ingham)

Our warm-hearted Ice Princess lights the tree to begin the festivities! Nothing can go wrong this time, right? As a mysterious onlooker surveys the city from down below, Alfred does a little shopping. For Bruce? For a lover? Perhaps simply ingredients for soup... Joining our crew as Special Guest Investigators are none other than Rick and Julia Ingham from the Mad Max Minute podcast! Mediocre? NO! They are perfect... perfect in every way! They ain't just here for the gasoline - they're the Ayato...

Oct 01, 201853 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 6: P-P-Pick Up A Penguin (with Matthew Soto)

The action returns! Our watery wain completes his journey in one piece and is rescued by some rather p-p-peculiar customers. We also re-enter contemporary Gotham City and get a good look at that Christmas tree! But who is that in the sewers? Rounding out his investigation duties is Matthew Soto of the Roughneck Minute and ID4 Minute ! Matthew expects the best and he gives the best. Here's The Bat. Here's the entertainment. Now have fun. That's an order! The next episode follows on Monday. Same B...

Sep 28, 201840 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 5: Twisted Cistern (with Matthew Soto)

We all float down here... on water! WITH STARS IN OUR EYES! THE CREDITS ROLL ON, BABY! Stan Winston is in the house (via our crew uttering his name, at least) and joining him are verbal nods to costume designers, production designers and the Elf-Man himself. You want more? What about a riveting chat about wicker? You got it! Returning to the investigation is Matthew Soto of the Roughneck Minute and ID4 Minute - Eagle 20 - Fox 2! Everyone's trying to get out of Gotham and we're the only schmucks ...

Sep 26, 201846 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 4: Names in a Drain (with Matthew Soto)

We're floatin' through the filth, we're Walken through the waste as today's episode is a credits bonanza! Our Bat Boys discuss Big Chris, Natalie Wood, Pat Hingle Returns and the madness of Andrew Bryniarski. Our dynamic duo make sure that the credits are Bat-tastic. Joining the investigation today is Matthew Soto of the Roughneck Minute and ID4 Minute ! When it comes to solving the case, Matthew never surrenders, never retreats and never gives up. The next episode follows on Wednesday. Same Bat...

Sep 24, 201844 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 3: Poppa Pot's Buoyant Baby Plot

You thought the last movie was dark? You ain't seen nothin' yet, Bat Minute Mites! We start today's episode with our bad baby BEING THROWN INTO THE RIVER. As our monstrous Moses floats away, we finally begin everybody's favourite part of the show... THE CREDITS ARE HERE! How long before Jon and Niall lose their minds this time? Tune in to find out, Bat fans! The next episode follows on Monday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's Cave ! The Bat Min...

Sep 21, 201841 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 2: Hell in a Cell

Christmas time, mistletoe and wine... children killing all the felines. BAH GAWD! HE KILLED HIM! HE'S BROKEN IN HALF! Minute 2 hits us hard and fast as a nefarious newborn appears to bump off a cat! There's something fishy about this youngster and Pee-Wee Herman is at breaking point. Drastic action is in order... The next episode follows on Friday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's Cave ! The Bat Minute theme song is by the band Rat Bit Kit and ...

Sep 19, 201838 min

Bat Minute Returns - Minute 1: We're Back! A Bat Minute Story

Fear no longer, citizens! Your days may have been dreary and your nights dark, but the end is in sight. The hiatus is over. The boys are back in town! BAT MINUTE... RETURNS! There's no confusion at the start of this one - the action comes thick and fast as we are introduced to a very troubled family and a most unusual child... The next episode follows on Wednesday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's Cave ! The Bat Minute theme song is by the band...

Sep 17, 201837 min

Ƭ̵̬̊ Graffiti Bridge (with Crystal Beth)

The Kid is back... and much, much, worse! That's right, folks - it's the sequel to Purple Rain! The sequel that nobody asked for. Join us as we completely lose our minds discussing every incredible twist and turn of this gob smacking tale. Relive the wonders of the Funky Weapon, Morris Day peeing into a plant pot and casual sexism! Never again forget the extraordinary (and religious) game of hangman, the epic Melody Cool and Morris' painted skillet. Who knows - maybe he'll even bury the hatchet ...

Aug 29, 20181 hr 28 min

Ƭ̵̬̊ Under the Cherry Moon (with Joel Torres and Sarah Roberts)

Everyone come behold the Bat Minute parade! The boys are back and this time they're tackling an investigation Under a Cherry Moon. Give what you can, all you can stand, and all of your life will be made. This is a Bat Minute promise. Come and witness the hubris of His Purple Majesty as he attempts to plot and scheme his way to riches! Along the way we'll encounter weird familial chemistry, a gaggle of irritating upper-crusters and a trip to the good ol' wrecka stow. What are you waiting for, par...

Jul 27, 20181 hr 36 min

Ƭ̵̬̊ Purple Rain - Part 2 (with Dael Kingsmill and Omar Najam)

PART 2 of 2 Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to finish off the greatest story ever told. The Kid is back to turn things around, wow the crowd and save the day. Will he learn to treat women right? Will he learn to treat ANYBODY right? Yes, the Bat Boys are concluding Purple Rain! Back once again to assist in the investigation are the masters of 'The Bird' - it's the Sex Shooter's themselves, Darling Dael Kingsmill and 'The Revolution' Omar Najam ! Come and get down and funky on our moto...

Jun 22, 20181 hr 20 min

Ƭ̵̬̊ Purple Rain - Part 1 (with Dael Kingsmill and Omar Najam)

PART 1 of 2 Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to go crazy. One could even say "nuts". We are here to Take U Beautiful Ones on a purple ride through Erotic City and F.U.N.K. you up. We would Die For U, listeners. Yes, the Bat Boys watched Purple Rain! Joining them on this adventure, after they purified themselves in the waters of Lake Minnetonka, are a couple of returning champions - it's Dael Kingsmill and Omar Najam ! Baby, they're stars! You can thank us all for the funky time later. ...

Jun 15, 201858 min
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