Batman: The Animated Podcast

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44. Beware the Gray Ghost - Tom Ruegger, Ben Garant, Andrea Romano Jan 17, 2017

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Adam West teams up with Kevin Conroy in this fan-favorite episode and we’ve got the guests to back it up! Tom Ruegger, co-creator of Batman, Animaniacs, Tiny Toons and more talk about writing “Beware the Gray Ghost,” keeping Steven Spielberg happy, how improv made Freakazoid come alive, and the Road Rovers secret that’s hiding in plain sight. Then sketch comedy legend, screenwriter and Batman fan Robert Ben Garant (The State, Reno 911!, A Night at the Museum) discusses the importance of Thomas Wayne, the importance of aiming Batman at kids, and why Mask of the Phantasm is his favorite Batman movie. Lastly, Batman casting and voice director Andrea Romano pops by to chat about the Gray Ghost record session and casting Adam West. Sponsored by The Opera! Rate + Subscribe on iTunes. Updates on Twitter at @BTASpodcast and @heyjustin. Donate at www.patreon.com/btaspodcast.

43. Christmas with the Joker - Kevin Kiniry Dec 21, 2016

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It’s the podcast's very first Holiday Special! I chat the Clown Prince o’ Christmas with DC Collectibles Vice President of Kevin Kiniry about what goes into making the new and upcoming Batman: The Animated Series and New Batman Adventures action figures as well as his love of the show and Christmas with the Joker. Plus, the very seasonal return of Kevin Conroybot, who has been gone far too long. Sponsored by Self-Gagging Candy Canes! Rate + Subscribe on iTunes. Updates on Twitter at @BTASpodcast and @heyjustin. Donate at www.patreon.com/btaspodcast.

42. See No Evil - Martin Pasko, Andrew Grissom Nov 19, 2016

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Invisible men and phantasms and Batman, oh my! Martin Pasko (Batman story editor and writer) returns to chat turning a second string DC villain into an emotionally driven character, why he’s most proud of his work on Mask of the Phantasm and his brief stint on the BTAS comic book spin-off Batman Adventures. I also chat with Andrew Grissom (Funny or Die, Buzzfeed) about why See No Evil stuck with him over the years, Lazarus Pits and what happens when Mr. Freeze hooks up with Madame Web. Sponsored by Deadbeat Dads! Rate + Subscribe on iTunes. Updates on Twitter at @BTASpodcast and @heyjustin. Donate at www.patreon.com/btaspodcast.

41. Paging the Crime Doctor - Martin Pasko, Zachary Sigelko, Chris Johnson Nov 03, 2016

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Batman story editor and writer Martin Pasko stops by to talk about an underrated gangland, how he helped shape failing episodes and how Batman: The Animated Series was knowingly marketed to the stoner cartoon crowd before Adult Swim even existed. I also chat with my old buddies Zachary Sigelko and Chris Johnson (ADPT Productions) about “Paging the Crime Doctor” and more Congo conversation than I’d like to admit. Sponsored by Crime Doctors! Rate + Subscribe on iTunes. Updates on Twitter at @BTASpodcast and @heyjustin. Donate at www.patreon.com/btaspodcast.

40. The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne - David Wise, Brea Grant, Jonathan Callan Oct 05, 2016

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Batman writer David Wise (Transformers, TMNT) and Jonathan Callan (Justice League Action, Ben 10) return to talk The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne, The Clock King a Batman animated story David’s always wanted to tell. Then chat with Brea Grant (Mystic Party podcast, Heroes, Dexter). Sponsored by The Dr. Hugo Stranger Danger Detector! Rate + Subscribe on iTunes. Updates on Twitter at @BTASpodcast and @heyjustin. Donate at www.patreon.com/btaspodcast.

39. If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich? - David Wise, Jonathan Callan Sep 21, 2016

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We talk Riddler origins with writers of Batman past and present! First I sit down with Jonathan Callan (Justice League Action, Ben 10: Omniverse) to discuss what it’s like to work with your heroes and write his very own Riddler episode years later. Then we both visit BTAS writer David Wise (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Trek) to talk about writing Batman, hanging out with John Lennon and what it was like to be an animation and filmmaking child prodigy. Sponsored by Flying Mechanical Hands! Rate + Subscribe on iTunes. Updates on Twitter at @BTASpodcast and @heyjustin. Donate at www.patreon.com/btaspodcast.

38. Growing Pains - Bob Goodman, Mia Resella, Omar Najam Sep 07, 2016

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Happy 24th Anniversary, BTAS! We celebrate by revisiting one of the best New Batman Adventures episodes with writer Bob Goodman (DCAU, Elementary) and nerdy superfine Mia Resella and Omar Najam (Sunnydale Study Group podcast) AKA 2BrokeGeeks. Plus, your questions for Bob answered at the end of the show. Sponsored by Staying Single! Rate + Subscribe on iTunes. Updates on Twitter at @BTASpodcast and @heyjustin. Donate at www.patreon.com/btaspodcast.

37. Joker's Wild - Paul Dini, Mark David Christenson Aug 16, 2016

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Batman goes to Vegas! Well, sort of. I sit down once again with Batman writer Paul Dini (Dark Night: A True Batman Story, DCAU) about finding levity in writing the Batman rogues gallery in Joker’s Wild. Then I talk with comedian Mark David Christenson (I Will Watch Anything Once Podcast, UCB) about how his Mormon family justified watching Batman, the Joker’s limitless budget and why he loves this episode. Rate + Subscribe on iTunes! Donate at www.patreon.com/btaspodcast. Updates on Twitter at @BTASpodcast.

36. Double Talk - Bob Goodman, Mike Levine Jul 19, 2016

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Scarface is back, dummies! I chat with Batman and DC Animated writer Bob Goodman (Elementary, Warehouse 13) about working as an assistant on Batman: The Animated Series before he quickly became a writer, the importance of good sci-fi and writing the wonderful and extremely underrated episode “Double Talk.” Then I chat with comedy writer Mike Levine (The Devastator, The Onion) about mental illness in the DC animated universe, Batman as a guardian angel, and the insanity of naming your child Hips McManus. Sponsored by Hips McManus: Dummy for Hire. Rate + Subscribe on iTunes! Donate at www.patreon.com/btaspodcast. Updates on Twitter at @BTASpodcast.

35. Mean Seasons - Rich Fogel, Matthew Scott Montgomery Jul 04, 2016

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Happy 4th of July! Let's celebrate with a thematically appropriate episode: Mean Seasons. I chat with Batman writer Rich Fogel (BTAS, Batman Beyond, Justice League) about coming up with the story and working with the late, great writer Hilary J. Bader. I also sit down with actor and Bat-fan Matthew Scott Montgomery (Welcome to Deadcast) to dig into his obsession with the series, Gotham’s female rogues and Halloween. Sponsored by Yellow 4th of July Leotards. Rate + Subscribe on iTunes! Donate at www.patreon.com/btaspodcast. Updates on Twitter at @BTASpodcast.

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