Batman: The Animated Podcast

Mr. Freeze is the star of today’s episode as we dive into Batman’s second animated feature. First, I sit down with LA stand-up Paul Jay (@PaulJayComic) to discuss 90s CGI, diamond thievery, and the pathos of Victor Fries. Then, I interview Emmy Award Winning Batman writer Randy Rogel (Animaniacs, Disney’s 7D, 1,001 Nights) to talk about writing Sub-Zero, how the story didn’t originally feature Mr. Freeze and unmade episodes of the animated series... not to mention a step by step breakdown of the Batman writing process! Rate + Subscribe + Comment in iTunes. Donate via PayPal to [email protected]. Follow @BTASpodcast and @heyjustin for updates.

VO superstar Maurice LaMarche (Pinky & The Brain, The Simpsons, Adventure Time, every single cartoon ever) chats about his brief appearance on Batman, why he left stand-up to pursue voice over, and what it takes to be the go-to Hollywood fake burp pro and funniest impressionist around. I also sit down with author and comedian DC Pierson (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Crap Kingdom, The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To) to watch and dig into The Man Who Killed Batman. Sponsored by The Ace Chemical Plant! Rate + Subscribe in iTunes. Donate on PayPal at [email protected]. Follow @btaspodcast on Twitter for updates. More at www.BTASpodcat.com.

Listen to one of my favorite early episodes of the podcast in which we tackle the very first episode of BTAS in style! First, designer and musician Roxy Radalescu (Movies in Color, TUFT / Hi Ho Silver Oh) pops by to talk about the use of color in the pilot and the Man-Bat’s extremely perfect pants. Then I sit down with legendary voice director Andrea Romano (every show in the DCAU, TMNT, Spongebob Squarepants, Animaniacs, Tiny Toons, DuckTales) to discuss the joy of making cartoons, how she originally cast Batman, inside jokes from Mask of the Phantasm and what a keep-alive groan is. Also featuring Drew Tarver, Dan Lippert, Harry Chaskin and Jace Armstrong. Hosted and produced by Justin Michael. Sponsored by The Gotham Wharf! Rate + Subscribe in iTunes. Follow @BTASpodcast or go to www.BTASpodcast.com to donate and keep things free.

I sit down with Batman composer Carlos Rodriguez (Hellboy, The Royal Tenenbaums) and comedy writer Tim Neenan (Filthy Preppy Teen$, Newsreaders) to talk clock. We discuss making a character named The Clock King “a motherf*cker,” influences of Hitchcock and Miyazaki, and what’s at stake when Batman has to save a wiener from a wiener. Plus, The Mayor o’ Podcasts (Drew Tarver) returns to bother me. Sponsored by Clock King’s Clocks n’ Things! Donate at www.BTASpodcast.com. Follow the show on Twitter @BTASpodcast and myself @heyjustin.

Paul Dini (writer, creator of Harley Quinn) is back to talk about everyone’s favorite villainess. We discuss finding comedy in a show that takes Batman seriously, writing Harley as a human rubber band and the lost direct-to-video BTAS anthology! I also chat with artist and character designer Cheyenne Curtis (Powerpuff Girls, Star vs. The Forces of Evil) about her love of Harley, how Bruce Timm draws women and why this version of Batman is a better dude than others. Sponsored by Fish Nunchucks! Rate and leave a comment in iTunes. Follow @BTASpodcast for updates. Donate at www.BTASpodcast.com.

I celebrate 20 episodes by sitting down with the voice of Batman himself: Kevin Conroy. We discuss everything from how he stumbled into the role of a lifetime and channeled his inner darkness to hanging out with his neighborhood bartender, Bruce Willis. I also go behind the scenes of Mask of the Phantasm with writer Alan Burnett to talk about the genesis of the film and how it went from direct-to-video to last minute theatrical release. PLUS, comedy writer / director Alex Fernie (Hulu’s Hotwives, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) pops by to discuss the movie in detail and explore the logic behind things like using a saw-horse to escape the cops and whether or not the Joker is doinking a 1964 World’s Fair robot. Sponsored by Dating Batman Style! Follow the show on Twitter @BTASpodcast and find more / donate at www.BTASpodcast.com.

Let’s talk up Lock-Up! First Echo Kellum (Mr. Terrific on Arrow, Rick & Morty) pops by to share his experience playing a DC superhero on TV, getting to be an extra in The Dark Knight and why Batman has “the finest rogue’s gallery.” Then BTAS scribe Robert N. Skir walks me through the writing process and creation of Lock-Up. Also featuring Jeffrey Combs and Marissa Strickland. Sponsored by Arkham Singles! Rate + Subscribe in iTunes. More at @BTASpodcast and www.BTASpodcast.com.

Paul Dini returns to talk everyone's favorite Gotham gals! We discuss the genesis of Harley Quinn, the cruelty and manipulation of Poison Ivy and how Harley brings out the best in her. I also sit down with animation creator and artist Julia Vickerman (Twelve Forever, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Powerpuff Girls) to talk about the importance of funny female characters and how Batman influenced her career in animation. Plus, the grand twisty turny musical finale of #PodQuestCast featuring Marissa Strickland, Jace Armstrong and Casey Trela. Donate to the show at btaspodcast.com. Follow the show on Twitter at @BTASpodcast. Rate + Subscribe in iTunes!

Happy Batman Day! On today’s surprise episode we talk Joker with Batman composer Michael McCuistion (Superman, Batman Beyond, Justice League) and comedian Jace Armstrong (Nathan For You, The Birthday Boys). Also featuring Alex Berg (Hell Baby, UCB’s Convoy) in the penultimate chapter of #PodQuestCast. Sponsored by Obviously Terrifying Clowns! Rate + Subscribe in iTunes. More at www.BTASpodcast.com or @BTASpodcast on Twitter.

Comic book legend Gerry Conway may have created The Punisher and killed off Gwen Stacy, but today he’s here to talk Batman and writing Appointment in Crime Alley. He shares the importance of bright spots in a dark narrative, why he likes Dr. Leslie Tompkins, and the two ways to deal with a cliche. He’s joined by artist and comedian David Kantrowitz (@midnight, Plot Twistagram). Also featuring Dan Lippert (Workaholics) and Ryan Rosenberg (Playing House) as The Ammo Bros and Alex Berg who returns as a literally groundbreaking return as Rid Ler. Sponsored by The Crime Alley Chamber of Commerce! Rate + Subscribe in iTunes. More at www.BTASpodcast.com and @BTASpodcast.