

In today’s episode of The Batman Universe podcast, Scott and BJ are joined by Pat Grimes from Wires Don’t Talk. The three cover a wide variety of topics, starting with the heartbreaking news that Arleen Sorkin, the inspiration of and original voice for Harley Quinn, passed away. Her iconic performance set an unbeatable bar, as well as created a template for other iterations of Harley Quinn to follow.
Scott, BJ, and Pat also discuss an interesting article from the Hollywood Reporter titled “Where have all the DC film fans gone?”, which examines the factors that, lately, have culminated in weak box office performance for film after film for DC and Warner Bros.
Other topics in this episode include a DCU Batman casting rumor, the return of the Batman ’89 comic book series, and the upcoming Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 7-issue series.
For extra credit, check out BJ’s latest TBU Five Things article covering Mask of the Phantasm.
You can also listen to Pat’s other guest appearances here:

The Batman soundtrack reactions with Wires Don’t Talk
* Top 5 Batman: The Animated Series Themes

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Waak, waaak, Bat-fans!
In this week’s episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ dive into everything Oswald Cobblepot! Naturally, they kick things off with that explosive, dark, and gripping teaser trailer for MAX’s The Penguin show. If you haven’t seen the teaser trailer yet, watch it here:
 

 
This episode also covers that tidbit about The Penguin show Colin Farrell dished on a recent interview, which you can find here.
Lastly, Scott and BJ explore the comic book history of everyone’s favorite feathered felon. Starting with Penguin’s depiction in the Golden Age, they discuss a crash-course into the evolution of the murderous crime boss and club owner that Oswald Cobblepot is today, including Penguin’s recent appearances in Tom King’s The Penguin comic book series.
Unrelated to Penguin, Scott and BJ do touch upon that WonderCon McFarlane Toys news, namely those amazing-looking Batman Forever action figures.
Question: What Are Your Favorite Penguin-Centric Stories?
Let us know! Join our Discord and divulge your answer in our TBU Bat-fans channel, or drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net. We’ll be happy to read your comment or question on air. As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe.

Episode 253: All About The Penguin



 
With the Oscars moment between Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Arnold Schwarzenegger lighting up Batman and comic book social media a week ago, it begs a certain question from us at TheBatmanUniverse.net. With so many Batman films hitting theaters over the last few decades, how many nominations and Oscar wins has the Batman franchise earned?
Join hosts Scott and BJ as they look at each live-action film in the Batman franchise fared at their respective Academy Awards events. Learn about some of the surprise upsets, the competition certain Bat-films were up against, and how The Dark Knight (quite literally) changed the landscape of the Academy Awards forever! It’s a fun episode that any Batman film fan doesn’t want to miss.
Other topics include The Batman Part II release date delay, and the LEAKED villains list rumored to appear in Batman: Caped Crusader on Amazon Prime.
Question: Which Batman movie do you think should have been nominated for more Oscars, and which film do you think deserved another win?
Let us know! Join our Discord and tell us your answer in our TBU Bat-fans channel, or drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net. We’ll be happy to read your comment or question on air. As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe.

Episode 252: How Has Batman Fared at The Oscars?



 
Released in 1987, Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzuchelli is arguably one of the most famous Batman stories ever printed. It has frequently been cited as a source of inspiration for films like Batman Begins and The Batman, as well as other media adaptations.
With the Joker: Year One storyline having just been released, TBU hosts Scott, BJ, and Adil revisit Batman: Year One, both the comic book and its cinematic adaptation from 2011.  They discuss likes and dislikes from the point, examining the narrative from a fresh perspective that can only be found on the TBU Podcast!
After listening to the episode, we have a question for you, our Bat-tastic audience!
Question: Do you consider Batman: Year One an essential storyline, and if so, where would it fall on your essential reading list?
Let us know! Join our Discord and divulge your answer in our TBU Bat-fans channel, or drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net. We’ll be happy to read your comment or question on air. As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe.
 
Looking for commentary on Joker: Year One?
Check out the TBU Comic Podcast, or read our comic book reviews below:

* Review of Joker: Year One Part One
* Review of Joker: Year One Part Two
* Review of Joker: Year One Part Three


Episode 251: Revisiting the Batman: Year One Comic & Adaptation



 
It’s the 250th episode of The Batman Universe Podcast! What a milestone! In this episode’s forecast… a FREEEEEEEZE is coming! Hosts Scott and BJ get an important newsworthy item out of the way, and then the rest of this landmark episode is spent diving into Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin, a cinematic experience of the senses that ended a film franchise that began in 1989. Though a proposed sequel was immediately canceled after Batman & Robin‘s debut, this misfortune cleared the way for Christopher Nolan to come in with his own trilogy nearly 8 years later.
Ready your ice puns! Dress up in your finest purple gorilla suits. We’re about to subject ourselves (in Scott’s case, more than once) to a film that, over 25 years later, is getting a new lease on life. I mean, look at the glorious McFarlane Batman & Robin figures, OK?!
Bonus Reading
BJ had a great TBU Five Things Article that highlighted some of the finer points of Batman & Robin. Read TBU Five Things: The Good in Batman and Robin (1997).
Do you think Batman & Robin is still the worst Batman film ever?
Tell us about it! Join our Discord and let us know in our TBU Bat-fans channel, or drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net. We’ll be happy to read your comment or question on air. As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe.

Episode 250: Is Batman & Robin (1997) Really That Bad?



 
 
In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, host Scott chats with artist and special guest Ian Miller (not to be confused with TBU Comic Podcast cohost and staff writer Ian Miller). Ian is one of the creators of Batman Enigma, a fan comic that gained much acclaim and notoriety, as it picked up story threads left over from Batman Returns, as well as rumored castings for the unmade third film in the Burtonverse. While Batman Enigma is complete (and available to read – links below), Ian and team have set their sights on other unmade film projects – the Snyderverse!
Learn about how Batman Enigma came to be, as well as details for upcoming fan-fueled miniseries based on Zack Snyder’s unmade ‘Justice League’ sequels and Ben Affleck’s ‘The Batman’ film. Other topics covered include Triple Threat Comics, a creator-owned indie comics press that aims to elevate unique voices, as well as the upcoming audio drama adaptation of Batman Enigma by Neuverse Creative. It’s a fun conversation that celebrates Batman, fandom, and that creative spirit that keeps us engaged with our favorite Dark Knight!
To read Batman Enigma, check out Issue #1, Issue #2, and Issue #3. Find Triple Threat Comics on Instagram and Twitter.
 
Like this podcast?
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Arleen Sorkin’s Passing, Where Have DC Film Fans Gone & More!

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