The Bat-Jar Podcast

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Grab a martini (shaken, not stirred) and join us as we put all the James Bond actors through the Bat-Jar system to determine who is the BEST 007 actor. Who best embodies the original author's character? Who turns in the most Oscar-worthy performance? Who has the most charisma?

Music and audio in this episode from various 007 movies is the property of Sony Music Entertaiment, John Barry Seven, David Arnold, and The Suite Suit Movie's YouTube channel.

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The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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In a new type of episode called "Everyone Wants To Be In The Bat-Jar", we take a look at a topic to decide if it should be considered part of the broad spectrum of nerd and geek culture.

This week, Average Joe and special guest Shaggy Neo take a look at the American Ninja Warrior franchise. How does this reality show about athletes running through obstacle courses fit into nerd and geek culture? Could it be it's Japanese origins, performers using codenames, or connections to popular media franchises?

Music and audio from "American Ninja Warrior" is the property of Brian Richardson, Anthony Storm, Kristen Stabile, A. Smith & Co. Productions and NBCUniversal Television Distribution.

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The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast. Invite your friends to like our page!

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Special thanks to Zencastr who made it possible for us to record this episode while practicing physical distancing in separate locations.

As a great man once said "Well gang, it looks like we have another mystery on our hands". Join the Bat-Jar's own version of the Scooby gang (Average Joe, Beef Pork Ribs, Ben The Movie Buff, and Michael Andrew) as they solve the mystery surrounding the new movie which was released through Video on Demand (VOD) last week, "Scoob!".

To avoid SPOILERS for "Scoob!", skip over 53:17- 1:05:40 of the episode.

Music and audio from "Scooby Doo, Where Are You?" is the property of Larry Marks, David Mook, Ben Raleigh, Joe Ruby, Ken Spears, Fred Silverman, Iwao Takamoto, William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, and Warner Bros. Animation.

Music and audio from "Scooby Doo & The Witch's Ghost" is the property of Louis Febre, Davis Doi, Cosmo Anzilotti, Warner Bros. Animation, and Warner Bros. Family Entertainment.

Music and audio from "Johnny Bravo" is the property of Louis Fagenson, Cosmo Anzilotti, Van Partible, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, and Cartoon Network Studios.

Music and audio from "Scoob!" is the property of Tom Holkenborg, Pam Coats, Allison Abbate, and Warner Animation Group.

Music and audio from "Scooby Doo on Zombie Island" is the property of Skycycle, Cosmo Anzilotti, Warner Bros. Animation, and Hanna-Barbera Cartoons.

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The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast. Invite your friends to like our page!

You can contact us at @thebatcookiejar on Twitter or you can send an e-mail to [email protected].

For more information regarding COVID-19 and available health services in Canada, call 1-833-784-4397 or visit canada.ca/coronavirus.

Special thanks to Zencastr who made it possible for us to record this episode while practicing physical distancing in separate locations.

Atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed! This week we travel way back to 1966 for a look back on one of the most iconic interpretations of a superhero ever, the Batman TV series. What made this series so popular when it aired? How did this show impact the legacy of Batman as a character? Why is it still remembered so fondly more than 50 years later?

Music and audio from "Batman (1966)" is the property of Neal Hefti, Nelson Riddle, Willaim Dozier, Howie Horwitz, Greenway Productions, 20th Century Television, and Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution.

Music and audio from "The Big Bang Theory" is the property of Kristy Cecil, Anthony Del Brocollo, Robinson Greene, Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television.

Music and audio from "Batman: The Animated Series" is the property of Danny Elfman, Shirley Walker, Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski, Alan Burnett, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation.

Music and audio from "Supergirl (2015)" is the property of Blake Neeley, Nathaniel Blume, Marc Guggenheim, Greg Berlanti, Robert Rovner, Jessica Queller, Berlanti Productions, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Television.

Click here to check out Ben The Movie Buff's YouTube channel.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast. Invite your friends to like our page!

You can contact us at @thebatcookiejar on Twitter or you can send an e-mail to [email protected].

For more information regarding COVID-19 and available health services in Canada, call 1-833-784-4397 or visit canada.ca/coronavirus.

Special thanks to Zencastr who made it possible for us to record this episode while practicing physical distancing in separate locations.

This week we look at the first DC Comics movie that was released in theatres this year - "Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn". Join special guests Mljnoir and Ben the Movie Buff for a deep dive into a confused movie.

To avoid SPOILERS for this movie, skip over 48:06 - 1:14:48 of the episode.

Music and audio from "Batman: The Animated Series" is the property of Danny Elfman, Shirley Walker, Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski, Alan Burnett, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation.

Music and audio from "Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker" is the property of Kristopher Carter, Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Glen Murakami, Paul Dini, Warner Bros. Family Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, and TMS Entertainment.

Music and audio from "Birds of Prey" is the property of Mark Snow, Laeta Kalogridis, Tollin/Robbins Productions, and Warner Bros. Television.

Music and audio from "Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn" is the property of Daniel Pemberton, Margot Robbie, Brian Unkeless, Sue Kroll, DC Films, Lucky Chap Entertainment, Kroll & Co. Entertainment, and Clubhouse Pictures.

Click here to check out Ben The Movie Buff's YouTube channel.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast. Invite your friends to like our page!

You can contact us at @thebatcookiejar on Twitter or you can send an e-mail to [email protected].

For more information regarding COVID-19 and available health services in Canada, call 1-833-784-4397 or visit canada.ca/coronavirus.

Special thanks to Zencastr who made it possible for us to record this episode while practicing physical distancing in separate locations.

This week we look at the various ways the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has impacted nerd and geek culture.Listen to three geeks discuss the short term and potential long term impacts of the cancellations, delays, and shutdowns brought about by the global pandemic of COVID-19. What movies are still being released in theatres this year? Will people choose to visit movie theatres and comic book stores when the shutdown ends? Stop on by for our uneducated speculation!

Click here to check out Ben The Movie Buff's YouTube channel.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast. Invite your friends to like our page!

You can contact us at @thebatcookiejar on Twitter or you can send an e-mail to [email protected].

For more information regarding COVID-19 and available health services in Canada, call 1-833-784-4397 or visit canada.ca/coronavirus.

Special thanks to Zencastr who made it possible for us to record this episode while practicing physical distancing in separate locations.

This week we are joined by Ben The Movie Buff to discuss the latest Pixar movie, "Onward". Does this film stand up there with Pixar's best or does it fall short of greatness? How does it fit into the Pixar Theory?

To avoid SPOILERS for "Onward", skip over 41:30-1:02:40 of the episode.

Music and audio from "Onward" is the property of Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna, Kori Rae, Pixar Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Pictures.

Click here to check out Ben The Movie Buff's YouTube channel.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast. Invite your friends to like our page!

You can contact us at @thebatcookiejar on Twitter or you can send an e-mail to [email protected].

For more information regarding COVID-19 and available health services in Canada, call 1-833-784-4397 or visit canada.ca/coronavirus.

Special thanks to Zencastr who made it possible for us to record this episode while practicing physical distancing in separate locations.

In our largest episode yet, AJ and BPR are joined by three special guests: Pixel Patch, Danhattan, and King Boo! This quintet roll the dice (literally and metaphorically) to discuss the table-top role-playing game "Dungeons & Dragons".

When did this game become so popular? What is it about D&D that makes it such a phenomenon in nerd and geek culture? Why hasn't Average Joe gotten into it yet?

Music and audio from "Dungeons & Dragons 1984 Commercial" is the property of Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson, and Wizards of the Coast.

Music and audio from the "Critical Role: The Legend of Vox" teaser trailer is the property of Matthew Mercer and Critical Role Productions LLC.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast. Invite your friends to like our page!

You can contact us at @thebatcookiejar on Twitter or you can send an e-mail to [email protected].

For more information regarding COVID-19 and available health services in Canada, call 1-833-784-4397 or visit canada.ca/coronavirus.

Special thanks to Zencaster who made it possible for us to record this episode while practicing physical distancing in separate locations.

This is the twelfth and FINAL installment of our Memory Lane series, where we look back at the highs and lows of all things nerdy and geeky from the last decade.

In this episode, we reflect upon the entire decade. What surprised AJ and BPR as they talked about each year of the 2010's. What are the most popular franchises of the decade? What are the personal favourites for the guys?

Sound effect is this episode are the property of 2MirrorsDialogue and Gaming Sound FX. Check out their channels on YouTube.

Music and audio from "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Campaign Remastered" is the property of Lorne Balfe, Mark Rubin, Infinity Ward, and Activision.

Music and audio from "JAG" was edited together by MacPhoenix82 on YouTube. The content is the intellectual property of Steven Bramson, David Bellisario, Philip DeGuere Jr., Avery C. Drewe. Don McGill, Belisarisu Productions, and Paramount Home Entertainment.

Music and audio from "My Hero Academia" is the property of Yuki Hayashi, Wakana Okamura, Kazumasa Sanjoba, Hiroshi Kamei, Naoki Amano, Hirokazu Mori, Bones, and Funimation.

Music and audio from "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" is the property of John Williams, Kathleen Kennedy, J.J Abrams, Bryan Burk, Bad Robot Productions and Lucasfilm Ltd.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast. Invite your friends to like our page!

You can contact us at @thebatcookiejar on Twitter or you can send an e-mail to [email protected].

For more information regarding COVID-19 and available health services in Canada, call 1-833-784-4397 or visit canada.ca/coronavirus.

Special thanks to Zencaster who made it possible for us to record this episode while practicing physcial distancing in separate locations.

This is the eleventh installment of our Memory Lane series, where we look back at the highs and lows of all things nerdy and geeky from the last decade.

In this episode, we reflect upon the year 2019. Even though this year just wrapped up, it saw the start of a new wave of streaming services and the conclusion to several story-lines which led to varying degrees of satisfaction.

Sound effect is this episode are the property of 2MirrorsDialogue and Gaming Sound FX. Check out their channels on YouTube.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast. Invite your friends to like our page!

You can contact us at @thebatcookiejar on Twitter or you can send an e-mail to [email protected].