Join Josh and Becca for a new, well researched informational segment called "I Read On Twitter", a mini Squad Goals all about the character Nathan Fillion is playing in Suicide Squad, and all the ones he should play, and a deep dive on the diabolical dizzying dirtbag: The Spinner! 00:30 News 11:53 Mini Squad Goals 19:30 Silver Age Review: Batman 129 51:15 Rogue Roundup
Join Josh and Becca as we get back to basics and back to weird Silver Age villains you've never heard of. We continue preparing for The Suicide Squad with a surprisingly tragic look at The Thinker and a descent into the madness of trying to explain Earth One and Earth Two. We also return to Gotham City with a look at the first (and only) appearance of the Terrible Temporal Tyrant: The Clock! 00:30 News 04:50 Squad Goals 18:00 Silver Age Review - Detective Comics 265 56:37 Rogue Roundup - The Clo...
Join Josh and Becca for a Bat-lite episode prepping for the kaiju sized "star" of The Suicide Squad. We'll learn about Wonder Woman's armaments, including the surprising origin of her invisible plane and discuss the first appearance of the Attacking Alien Asteroidea Antagonist, Starro! 00:30 Becca Sings 02:15 News 09:56 Silver Age Review: Brave and the Bold #28 32:06 Spongebob discussion 54:19 Rogue Roundup
Join Josh, Becca, and special guest Natalie for a two hour discussion on a four hour movie. The trio discuss Batman's effectiveness in a fight against gods, pitch a Blue Beetle and Booster Gold movie, and dive deep into the symbolism and intricacies of the Snyderverse's unfinished Justice League trilogy. Sorry, no timestamps this week, this episode was a jumble of ideas.
Join Josh and Becca as they discuss Batman's as of yet unseen foe and celebrate the return of everyone's favorite dearly departed butler! They recount his Post-Silver Age history as well as all the times he has died. Alfred's back baby! Stay tuned next week for a full episode all about the Snyder Cut. We wanted to give you all plenty of time to watch it. 02:50 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics 356 31:48 Alfred's Deaths through history 39:20 Bat Family Matters: Alfred in the Bronze and Modern A...
Join Josh and Becca as they mourn Alfred's untimely death and try to cheer themselves up with discussions on who should play Batgirl in the movie that's in development, the best quick-changes in theatre, and what the best strategy is for achieving an Olympic triple jump record all while they read about the hoodwinking hopping heels: The Grasshopper Gang and their mysterious manager, The Outsider! 01:35 News 19:10 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics #334 38:55 Moral of the Story...
Join Josh and Becca as they discuss the secret Snyder Cut preview, theorize which Batman will appear in the next Space Jam film (fingers crossed for Keaton), and take a deep dive into the mysterious, multitalented manservant: Alfred the Butler! Make sure you listen while wearing black as we pay tribute to this great character during his first of many deaths. 01:22 - News 08:30 - Bat Family Matters: Alfred Beagle (Golden Age) 18:17 - Silver Age Review: Detective Comics 328 48:18 - Alfred in TV an...
Join Josh and Becca as they start the viral campaign to revive Batman Beyond: #BringBackBeyond, tell you everything you need to know about Gotham's sanitation workers in this week's Squad Goals, discuss their favorite works in the ouvre of Nathan Fillion, and read through the first appearance of a character who is completely original and totally not The Riddler, the callous, cryptic creep: Cluemaster! 01:58 - News 07:20 - Squad Goals: Rat Catcher 14:50 - Nathan Fillion Talk 17:20 - Silver Age Re...
Join Josh and Becca for some wacky and wild animal facts, an exciting news item for fans of Tim Burton's Batman films, an exploration of the character Idris Elba will play after dazzling audiences as Macavity the Mystery Cat, and a deep dive into the most misleadingly named character in the Batman mythos, the magnetized moneygrubbing menace: The Zebra Man! 2:15 News 11:40 Squad Goals: Bloodsport 22:30 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics #275 53:36 Rogue Roundup...
Join Josh and Becca for a listicle of the cringiest moments of Snyder's Justice League trailer, thoughts about the ending of Future State's bat family of comics, continued preparation for The Suicide Squad, and a review of the first Silver Age appearance of the Capped Cretin of Cruelty, the Mad Hatter! 02:15 Snyder Cut trailer discussion 10:20 Future State Batman/Catwoman/Nightwing/Robin/Dark Detective reviews 13:40 Squad Goals: King Shark 25:10 Detective Comics 230 53:30 Rogue Roundup: The Mad ...
Join Josh and Becca on Valentine's Day for a love fest celebrating the Joker's greatest partners: A little known 90's throwaway character and Gaggy, the Joker's best and most well-known sidekick! We also dive deep on our favorite Harley Quinn content and get into some dubious, unconfirmed gymnastics history. 02:05 News 03:13 Squad Goals: Harley Quinn 09:00 Batman The Animated Series: Harley's Holiday 17:05 Margot Robbie Appreciation Corner 25:30 Silver Age Review: Batman 186 45:20 Rogue Roundup:...
Join Josh and Becca as they talk Snyder Cut, "Titans", and Future State; discuss the history of the Domino Dare Doll Barbra Gordon, the impact of Killing Joke, and recap her first comic, featuring the insidious insect insurgent: Killer Moth! 00:01:54 News 00:12:26 Rogue Roundup 00:24:09 Silver Age Review: Detective Comics 01:01:42 Bat Family Matters: Batgirl (Barbra Gordon)
Join Josh and Becca as they talk about the number one Batman fan in congress, go over Peacemaker's history in this week's installment of Squad Goals, and celebrate national backwards day with the ridiculous reverse rogues, Bizarro and Bizarro Batman! 00:01:54 News 00:08:58 Squad Goals: Peacemaker 00:23:18 Rogue Roundup: Bizarro 00:39:49 Silver Age Review: World's Finest 156 01:19:26 Rogue Roundup: Bizarro Batman (Batzarro)
Join Josh and Becca as they continue to prepare for The Suicide Squad in this week's Squad Goals, discuss the underlying mental health problems two-facing Harvey Dent, and do a deep dive into the only (sorta) appearance of the despicable delinquent of duality: Two-Face! Also featuring brief explanations of Firestorm, Kralik, and Composite Superman! 01:30 Squad Goals: Weasel 08:48 Rogue Roundup 24:39 Silver Age Review (World's Finest 173) 57:24 Moral of the Story...
Join Josh and Becca for the first in a series of episodes prepping for The Suicide Squad. They'll discuss their recommendations for DC Future State, share some exciting soft drink news and take a deep dive into the first appearance of the Dirty Dot Delinquent: Polka-Dot Man! The Rise and Fall of the Comic Empire docuseries: https://sfdebris.com/videos/special/comic.php 00:23 Intros 04:45 DC Future State 13:23 John Cena, Dwayne Johnson, and Dave Bautista Sidebar 22:22 Batman News 25:03 Silver Age...
Happy New Year from BatMates! This week, join Josh and Becca as they share which Future State DC comics they are excited to read, discuss the finer points of villainy fashion, and do a deep dive on Detective Comics #259 , the first appearance of the Dastardly Date Devil: Calendar Man! 00:30 Intros 02:29 News 05:05 Silver Age Review (Detective Comics #259) 45:05 Rogue Roundup 52:20 Look back at The Long Halloween 55:42 Calendar Man in the Arkham Video Game Series...
Join Josh and Becca as they share their thoughts on Wonder Woman 84, reminisce about 90's entertainment, and recap Batman 121, the first appearance of the King of Cold: Mr. Free... er Mr. Zero 02:25 Wonder Woman Review (Spoilers) 06:58 Silver Age Review (Batman 121) 29:18 Rogue Roundup 34:05 BTAS Heart of Ice recap 43:20 Batman and Robin Review 54:19 Moral of the Story
Join Josh and Becca for three heartwarming Batman Christmas tales, spanning from 1946 to 1992. Enjoy a mug of your favorite warm holiday drink as they chat about the Joker's improbable inventions, wonder why the Golden Age was so dark and gritty, and sing you to sleep as you await Santa's visit. Merry Christmas, everyone! And a Happy New Year! 00:24 Intros 05:13 Christmas with The Joker 23:38 Batman 33 - The Search for Santa Claus 54:35 Batman 219 - The Silent Night of The Batman Theme song by B...
No show this week, but we'll be back next week for a holiday special!
Join Josh and Becca for a not-so-special Hanukah episode, featuring a Batman Holiday Gift Guide and a deep dive into the Sinister Symbol Sender, Signalman in Batman #112. 00:23 Intro 04:52 Gift Guide 10:31 Silver Age Review 44:52 Rogue Roundup 51:22 Moral of the Story Cover Art by Savannah Storm Theme Song by Ben Deane
Join Josh and Becca as they recap Batman 97, consult a noted train expert and have an emotional discussion about mental health, creating your own enemy and the inherent chaotic nature of tragedy in our everyday lives. We're talking about the Clown Prince of Crime himself. It's the Joker, baby! 00:24 Intro 02:18 Silver Age Review - Batman 97 22:45 Guest Interview 33:34 Rogue Roundup 42:09 Backstories 48:12 Portrayals 1:06:04 Becca gushes about Heath Ledger for 15 minutes 1:22:35 Moral of the Stor...
Join Josh and Becca as they discuss the weird gender politics of 1960's criminal rankings, question why Robin keeps calling Batman "Big Daddy" and dive into the very first appearance of the Green Goddess of Grift: Poison Ivy! 00:25 Intro 01:53 News 07:25 Rogue Roundup 21:44 Silver Age Review
Join Josh and Becca as they speculate about the value of classic comics, debut a new segment that's all about family values, and discuss the single appearance of the Lamp-Headed Lawbreaker: Firefly (No. Not that one.) 00:30 Intro 02:00 News 04:40 Bat Family Matters 14:13 Silver Age Review 46:05 Rogue Roundup 55:00 Who Would Win? Thanks to Ben Deane for our theme song: tinyurl.com/bendeane Thanks to Savannah Storm for our logo: instagram.com/art.by.savvys...
Join Josh and Becca for a mini-sode (well, comparatively) where they discuss the prolific and well known Batman foe, False Face! 00:30 Intro 01:47 Rogue Roundup 09:43 Silver Age Review 33:35 Who Would Win
Join Josh and Becca as they discuss a possible Batman Cinematic Multiverse, complain about the money they lost watching Death in the Family, and dive into the first Silver Age appearance of the Treacherous Terrifier: Scarecrow! Tune into twitch.tv/batmatespodcast on October 31, 12 noon EST 00:30 Intro and Twitch Stream Announcement 05:38 News 13:07 Rogue Roundup 23:45 Silver Age Review- Batman 189 54:06 Who Would Win 1:03:45 Outro Thanks to Ben Deane for our theme song: tinyurl.com/bendeane Than...
Join Josh and Becca as they discuss the next phase of DC comics, explore the many colorful characters who have taken up the mantle of the sinister shapeshifter Clayface, and recap Detective Comics #298. (00:25) Introductions (02:20) News (10:32) Silver Age Review (49:30) Rogue Roundup (1:01:15) Who Would Win? Theme by Ben Deane: tinyurl.com/bendeane Logo by Savannah Storm: instagram.com/art.by.savvys/
Join Josh and Becca for news about a new HBO show, first impressions of the Harley Quinn cartoon, a rundown of the resourceful rogue and high-flying bandit Kiteman, and a recap of Batman #133. 00:24 Introductions 02:10 News 06:30 Rogue Roundup 14:35 Harley Quinn Impressions 18:40 Silver Age Review 43:10 Who Would Win?
Join Josh and Becca for the first installment of Josh's Fact Corner, discuss news of an upcoming Batman audio drama, and do a deep dive into the Feline Femme Fatale: Catwoman! 00:30 Introduction 01:45 Josh's Fact Corner: The different ages of comic books 11:13 News 15:44 Rogue Roundup 32:06 Silver Age Review: Batman 197 (This episode was remastered 2/15/21)
Join Josh and Becca as they discuss the controversy surrounding Snyder's reshoots as well as a fan favorite female making her comic debut, and explore the Master of Bird Crimes in his first Silver Age appearance: The Penguin! 00:30 Introduction 01:58 News 12:57 Rogue Roundup 20:43 Silver Age Review 53:45 Penguin Portrayals 1:01:00 Who Would Win?
Join Josh and Becca, couple and Batman enthusiasts, as they talk about this weeks' villain, the Riddler. We discuss the new Batman movie and DC Fandome, then dive into the Riddler's first Silver Age appearance. 03:20 News 17:00 Silver Age Review: Batman #171 56:50 Rogue Roundup 1:07:56 Who Would Win? 1:12:00 Moral of the Story (This episode was remastered 3/13/21) Theme by Ben Deane: tinyurl.com/bendeane Logo by Savannah Storm: instagram.com/art.by.savvys/...
