We hope everyone had a good holiday season. Despite the slow news cycle because of the holidays, there were still some things to keep an eye on, including the fate of Black Adam being decided. As part of a smaller-than-normal Gunn Watch, the main focus is the future of the Shazam Universe. Zachary Levi made different comments about his potential future in the new direction of the DC Universe under the new regime. In short, it is too soon to know what will happen. With the new film coming in Marc...
Jan 06, 2023•51 min
For the past two weeks, we have been unexpectedly busy with other things. But over that time, there were a lot of updates regarding the massive shake-up at DC Studios. What happened, and what does it mean for the future? Before getting into our main topic, there was a few bits of news worth covering. Filming has begun on Joker 2 , and a new video game featuring the Justice League taking on Mr. Mxyzptlk was announced. In addition, it was announced that Kevin Conroy would be voicing Batman in the ...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 14 min
With Thanksgiving behind us, The Batman Universe Podcast returns with a new episode. The new episode includes our review of Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons. It also includes an oversized Gunn Watch to catch up on all the latest DC Studios news from the past two weeks. Last month, the latest animated DC film was released and was almost overlooked by fans since it was wedged between New York Comic Con and the release of the theatrical Black Adam film. Combine that with a bunch of oth...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min
The Batman Universe was shaken this past week as long-time legendary voice actor Kevin Conroy passed away. Kevin Conroy will always be synonymous with Batman, and this week’s episode is a tribute to him. Kevin Conroy started his career in the Batman Universe thirty years ago with the release of the first episodes of Batman: The Animated Series. Over his career, he voiced Batman in over fifteen animated television series, fourteen animated films, sixteen video games, and he even appeared in live-...
Nov 16, 2022•40 min
The latest episode of The Batman Universe Podcast focuses on the twentieth anniversary of the release of Batman: Hush by discussing the good and the bad of everything related to the story. Before we jump into our main discussion, we introduce a new segment to the podcast. With DC Studios being a thing now and with people in place of how it will be run, we have decided to start a new segment focusing on the developments from DC Studios. The best way to do this is to pay attention to the social me...
Nov 09, 2022•59 min
It was an interesting few weeks of news that included some major news for the future of DC media. It started out with Black Adam releasing and seeing some news for the future Batman Universe television projects. But the biggest news was a hint of the ship’s direction begin corrected. Starting off with a few news updates, there was an announcement for the Arkham Asylum series set in Matt Reeves’ Batman universe with a showrunner being named. We also saw Sofia Falcone being cast in the upcoming Pe...
Nov 04, 2022•57 min
In today’s episode, Scott is joined by music producer Pat Grimes from Wires Don’t Talk. The two put their heads together to rank their top 5 Batman: The Animated Series themes. You’re going to want to tune in as both present their own top 5 lists and reminisce about some of their favorite moments from the show! To round out the episode, Scott and Pat talk about their favorite Batman moments on the screen and in the comics, as well as Pat’s extensive Funko Pop collection. Links to Scott and Pat’s...
Oct 26, 2022•57 min
It’s been a little bit of time since the podcast covered some current events. So this episode, we discuss the major news coming out of New York Comic Con, an update for the Matt Reeves’ Penguin series, the power vacuum at DC, and give our first impressions of Batwheels. New York Comic Con was a couple of weeks back and with it brought very little news regarding the Batman Universe. That isn’t to say that there were a few updates, but on the media side, there was nothing, and on the comic side, i...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr
Ever wonder which coffee would be Batman’s favorite? In this episode of The Batman Universe podcast, John and Dave from Coffee ‘n’ Capes join Scott to talk about their origin story, their love of comics, and their unique comic-themed coffee roasts. They also talk a lot about Batman (who has more than one special coffee roast themed after him at CoffeenCapes.com ). Find out more about Coffee ‘n’ Capes at their website . Listen to the Coffee ‘n’ Capes podcast on Spotify or literally anywhere else ...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 11 min
After having a few weeks of interviews, Dustin and BJ return with a news update episode. But the main topic of discussion is what if Comcast bought Warner Bros. Discovery? Before diving into that topic, the two discuss the video of Barry Keoghan giving his best attempt at being the Riddler for what ultimately may have helped him land the Joker in the universe created by Matt Reeves. They also discuss a quick update on the main three contenders that are still making a play to land Batman: Caped C...
Oct 07, 2022•44 min
In this episode of The Batman Universe podcast, Scott is joined by writer Patrick Young and artist Nico Bascuñan, the creative team behind Red Hood: Outlaws , on Webtoon for an interview all about the series. Listen in as Patrick and Nico talk about their creative inspirations behind the stellar Red Hood: Outlaws , as well as character motivations and upcoming challenges for the Outlaws trio of Red Hood, Artemis Bana-Mighdall, and Bizarro. Topics also covered in this episode include DC Easter eg...
Sep 29, 2022•45 min
In this episode of The Batman Universe podcast, Scott is joined by playwright and director Lenny Schwartz, heiress to the Dark Knight and granddaughter of Bill Finger, the creator of Batman, Athena Finger, and international cosplay icon, fitness coach, and The True Aquaman, Rick Stafford. In our latest interview, the three discuss the upcoming play Bill Finger: Rise of the Bat , Bill Finger’s legacy, cosplay, Aquaman, comics and mental health, and favorite Batmen. Daydream Theatre Company, RISE ...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min
After a week off and another brand new interview, the podcast is back with a news roundup episode. While there may not have been a bunch of news the past few weeks, there were some interesting things that are in need of discussion. One of those is where will Batman: Caped Crusader stream? There was another shift with the release schedule for DC Films, and Batman Day is right around the corner. The main topic for the show is where will Batman: Caped Crusader stream? There was a report that was re...
Sep 14, 2022•51 min
In the latest episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott talks with Will Lorenz, better known in the comics and cosplay community as Buffalo’s Best Batman, in our latest interview. The two talk about the birth of Buffalo’s Best Batman, as well as Will’s community and charity work. Cosplay is often used to make the world a better place, and Scott and Will discuss how cosplayers can be an inspiration to fans everywhere. Join Scott in the latest interview from TBU as fans learn a little bit abou...
Sep 09, 2022•40 min
A few weeks back, there was a major report that was released stating that the Zack Snyder Cut was marred with controversy. Most fans would know this is possible if for no other reason than the massive online campaign to get the film released. But what if Snyder himself had a larger role in making it happen? Rolling Stone published a report stating that Snyder may have been involved in funding the campaign from behind the scenes. In addition, he also took part in several things that wouldn’t be w...
Aug 26, 2022•51 min
Psychologist, author, and Bat-fan Travis Langley joins Scott from The Batman Universe Podcast for a special interview. The two discuss Dr. Langley’s new edition of the book, Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight , and deeply dive into Batman’s psyche as well as touch on some of the members of the Rogues’ Gallery and their importance to the character of Batman. Dr. Langley and Scott also discuss comic con, Superman, and other psychoanalytic avenues of comic book fandom. Listeners can pu...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Movie producer, author, and the first-ever comic book professor Michael Uslan joins Scott from The Batman Universe Podcast for a special interview. Mr. Uslan chats with Scott about highlights from San Diego Comic Con 2022, his memoirs, and Darknights and Daydreams , the Broadway adaptation of Uslan’s first memoir, The Boy Who Loved Batman . Scott also asks Michael Uslan about the impact of the 1989 Batman film and its lasting legacy in the interview, and the two have a spirited discussion about ...
Aug 10, 2022•37 min
It was an interesting week in the Batman Universe. What started as a week the TBU Podcast would discuss the Snyder controversy turned into one of the biggest news pieces of the year. It was officially announced that the Batgirl film has been cancelled. Originally the news broke from the New York Post and made its way through the major entertainment sites. The initial reasoning for the film’s cancellation was that the film was “irredeemable.” Immediately the hosts discuss whether this was the cas...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 9 min
San Diego Comic Con was this past weekend, and it was back in full force. After the last two years gave the convention a breather, what happened at the return of the biggest comic convention here in the states? Find out as we discuss all of the big Batman news from SDCC 2022. As far as big reveals, there isn’t much. However, DC Comics brought the firepower with them as they revealed a ton of new miniseries and ongoing series coming in the next few months. In addition to that, we learned Batman w...
Jul 27, 2022•48 min
A lot of the time, the podcast focuses on media rather than other areas of the Batman fandom. After all, we have a whole podcast dedicated to the comics side of things. But every once and a while, there are enough big things going on to discuss what’s happening in the world of comics. So today’s episode is an update for all the Batman comics for the summer of 2022. To understand what is going on now with the comics, we have to go back. The last significant change for a lot of the series was in 2...
Jul 22, 2022•50 min
2022 is a year that shares anniversaries with multiple projects. But this past month marked the thirtieth anniversary of the theatrical release of Tim Burton’s second Batman film. So today join us for a retrospective of Batman Returns. When the film was released in 1992, it was met with some controversy. Is the film really dark or inappropriate for children? Was that controversy something that was smaller than it is made out to be? But rather than sticking to a topic we previously discussed on t...
Jul 08, 2022•41 min
It always seems like it is a great time to be a Bat-Fan. There are new films being released, television shows being greenlit, tons of merchandise, and a steady stream of merchandise. But there was a time when something divided the fandom and that thing was Bat-Nipples. Bat-Nipples were something that was first added to the Bat-Suit in 1995 for Batman Forever . While for the film they seemed like an odd decision, in 1997, Batman and Robin amped it up even more. Over the years, there has been some...
Jun 22, 2022•44 min
The Batman is the gift that keeps on giving for the TBU Podcast. This week we have a special guest join Scott to give reactions to The Batman soundtrack. Pat Grimes from Wires Don’t Talk is a music producer and gives his insight on what went into creating the soundtrack for the film. In addition to giving reactions to The Batman soundtrack, the two also dive deep into the themes around the various tracks. They also do a comparison between how Michael Giacchino’s score stacks up with the music fr...
Jun 15, 2022•44 min
The CW canceled one Batman Universe show in 2022 and gave a series order to another. And while the new show isn’t coming until 2023, that doesn’t mean the marketing for the show hasn’t already begun. The CW released the first look of Gotham Knights with a teaser and the podcast has a reaction. The new show is already having some issues amongst Bat-Fans. Could it be because they have characters appearing in name alone and not necessarily portrayed the way they are in the source material? It isn’t...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr
The Batman has been released on home video and with the release brings a number of special features showcasing the making of the film. Between the making of the film, the casting of the key roles, and the inspiration behind so many different elements, the special features are full of interesting facts. As the crew dives into the special features, one thing is very evident; Matt Reeves is a big Bat-Fan. Reeves along with other members of the crew, speak deeply about their desire to do something d...
Jun 03, 2022•51 min
The latest episode of the TBU Podcast sees the return of TBU Ranks with the second part of the Riddler group. This time around, the TBU Podcast crew rated all of the voice actors to determine the top animated Riddler. There are twenty-one voice actors who have voiced Riddler, starting back in 1968 and going all the way to 2019 with the last voice actor to represent the Riddler. This includes all animated films, television series, and appearances in video games as well. Which actors do you think ...
May 25, 2022•43 min
This week’s episode catches up on a variety of news from the past month, including discussions about the cancellation of Batwoman and the release of the demo for Gotham Knights. On top of that, we have an exclusive interview with the Carver twins about their time working in The Batman. The first topic is one that most of our hosts could see coming with the cancellation of Batwoman. The series has experienced its fair share of controversy, and because of that, it seems to have pulled the show in ...
May 18, 2022•55 min
Earlier this year, it was revealed that after The Batman would release in theaters, a highly detailed book would release focusing on the production behind the film. Fast forward to April, and Abrams Books has officially released The Art of The Batman book and it is time to discuss. As fans of how things come to be, Batman, and behind the scenes information of the film production, this new book is the perfect addition for not only Bat-Fans, but also fans of the film. There is an extensive amount ...
May 11, 2022•44 min
It has been a little while since we talked about something other than The Batman. There were a few news items that didn’t go unnoticed, yet did go undiscussed. So this episode is talking about the release dates for the upcoming DC films being adjusted, the future of the live-action films, and a focus on a report regarding the future of DC Entertainment underneath the new corporate structure of Warner Bros. Discovery. About a week after The Batman was released in theaters, Warner Bros. announced ...
Apr 22, 2022•49 min
The latest episode of the TBU Podcast starts a new ongoing series planned for the future called TBU Ranks. This new series will take a look at various different elements within the Batman Universe and systematically rank them to determine the best of the bunch. We kick off the new series with a timely look at the top live-action Riddler. We start out the episode explaining how we come to the conclusion of who exactly is the top live-action Riddler. How do we get the rankings in a mathematical wa...
Apr 13, 2022•35 min
