Batgirl to Oracle: A Barbara Gordon Podcast

In this episode, I take a break in the regular action to review Batman Adventures #18 and #38, and finally tackle the hotly-debated Oracle: The Cure storyline.

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Interested in the Batgirl #41 cover controversy? Hmmm, where I have seen a similar cover before? Does Chuck Dixon write believable females? Does Harley Quinn really deserve to be hit by the Joker? These questions and more are tackled on the latest episode, as I welcome the Irredeemable Shag Matthews to the show! We talk about ‘The Flash’ TV show, the cultural acceptance of comics, and of course Shag’s history with Babs and love of Firestorm. We then review Firestorm #98, and Shag gives a special Shipper Spotlight! On my own I review Batgirl #39, Secret Origins #10, and Gotham Academy #5. Chris Karnes gives his Batman ’66 review, and my literature recommendation closes out the episode.

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Looking for a Fifty Shades of Grey fan-fic? Well, look no more, as I read for the first time ever an award-winning piece of literature. This episode is jam-packed with Suicide Squad as I go over issues #31-38, but focus on #32 and #38. After the break I review Batgirl #38 and Gotham Academy #4, and Chris gives his Batman ’66 review. Babs in the Tube, a special Shipper Spotlight, and my literature recommendation round out the episode.

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Do you enjoy cosplay, cakes, martial arts, dreamy boys, and romance? If so, you will enjoy this shipper special highlighting the 2006 anime ‘Ouran High School Host Club.’ Even if we are back with a non-DC related show, fans of hijinks and shipping are sure to enjoy this special! Donovan Morgan Grant joins me once again as we countdown our top five favorite episodes of the series. If you have free time, come and join us…even if you aren’t filthy rich!

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Welcome back from your post-holiday bliss! After talking about what I was up to during my Christmas break, I read and answer some listener emails. I briefly talk about Manhunter #15-16, and #18 but do a full review of Manhunter #17 and #19. I continue with the reviews of Batgirl #37 and Gotham Academy #3 and Chris gives his Batman ’66 review. Babs in the Tube, my literature recommendation and a special surprise round out the episode.

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What happens when three friends with a lack of sleep get together? Find out in Part 2 of the fifth Anniversary Special, where I am once again joined by Josh Bertone and Donovan Morgan Grant as we tackle the debut of Batgirl in The Batman TV series from 2004. Should Poison Ivy just…let it go? Listen and find out! Stay tuned after the credits and see how many songs can be referenced! *Warning* Some parts of the bloopers involve some inappropriate dialogue regarding Magic Mike.

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BTO starts off with some Christmas cheer…but why is Josh so Scroogey? Listen and find out! I am joined by Josh Bertone and Donovan Morgan Grant as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of BTO! We talk about the past year of BTO and even call a special guest! After our discussions we review Batman Annual #13, Batgirl #36, and Gotham Academy #2. Chris gives his Batman ’66 review, and we round out the episode with our literature recommendations. Stay tuned after the show for some hilarious bloopers and a special song by Batman himself!

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Dustin Fritschel comes on the show to help me usher in a new era! I interrogate Dustin on his history with Babs…and we maaaaay play ‘Would You Rather!’ After discussing the upcoming DC Comics event ‘Convergence’ and reading some listener emails, we get down to business and review the DC event from 1989, Janus Directive! We then review Batgirl #35 and Gotham Academy #1, and Chris gives his Batman ’66 review. We finish up the episode with Babs in the Tube and a dual-literature recommendation!

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Time for another Halloween-esque commentary featuring Batman, Deadman, Etrigan…and Sherlock Holmes?! This time I am joined by Michael Bailey on a commentary of “Dawn of the Dead Man!” and “Trials of the Demon!” As always, Michael brings his A-game with all his DC history and knowledge! So listen, enjoy, and learn a thing or two!

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This interview special features the new Batgirl Creative team: Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher, and Babs Tarr. We run through their first issue (Batgirl #35) page-by-page, commentary style. We talk about the new status quo for Babs, characters, art and the wonderful Riot Black. Find out if you missed any Easter Eggs hidden throughout the issue and stay tuned for some possible hints of things to come!

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