The Bat-Jar Podcast

Just you wait, just you wait.... we are gonna rise up, rise up....to the task of discussing the Broadway musical phenomenon based on American history with a splash of rap music. We are of course talking about Alexander HAMILTON.

Join the guys and special guest Banana Pancakes as they discuss the origins of this musical, what makes it so unique, and why it has developed just a large fan-base.

Music and audio from "Hamilton's America" is the property of Alex Horwitz, RadicalMedia, and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

Music and audio from "Hamilton: An American Musical" is the property of Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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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After the record shattering performance of "Avengers: Endgame" and the surprising ending of "Spider-Man: Far From Home", fans were left wondering where Marvel Studios would go next with their cinematic universe.

Kevin Feige announced at San Diego Comic Con last week the new slate of properties which will be referred to as Phase 4, spanning the next few years.

Don't have time to look up information about the MCU's upcoming film AND television properties? Doctor What and Average Joe are here to fill you in on what is coming next to cinemas and the Disney + streaming service.

This conversation contains SPOILERS for the entirety of the MCU to date, including the most recent movies.

The "Marvel Studios Fanfare" music used in this episode is the property of Michael Giacchino, Kevin Feige, and Marvel Studios.

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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Danhattan returns to the show to discuss the "circle of life" that has surrounded the Lion King franchise. How did the original 1994 film become one of the most successful animated films of all time? How does Average Joe bring Japanese anime into this conversation? Can the new 2019 film be considered a live-action film? So many questions, and hopefully some answers!

To avoid SPOILERS for the new "Lion King" (it's pretty much the same move but there are some changes), skip over 1:06:55-1:21:52 of the episode.

If you'd like to check out Danhattan's podcast "Le Rogue Rugby", visit their website here or subscribe in the platform of your choice.

Music and audio from "The Lion King 1 1/2" is the property of Don Harper, George A. Mendoza, Walt Disney Pictures, DisneyToon Studios, DisneyToon Studios Australia, Sparx Animation Studios, and Spaff Animation.

Music and audio from "The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa" is the property of Elton John, Tim Rice, Stephen James Taylor, Chris Bartleman, Blair Peters, Bobs Gannaway, Tony Craig, Walt Disney Animation, and Walt Disney Television Animation.

Music and audio from "The Lion King (2019)" is the property of Hans Zimmer, Jon Favreau, Jeffrey Silver, Karen Gilchrist, Walt Disney Pictures, and Fairview Entertainment.

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 one of our few direct sequel episodes, AJ and Ben The Movie Buff are re-joined by Ms. Dis to follow up on our previous conversation about the Disney princesses.

Which virtue best represents each of the official Disney princesses? Who is the most virtuous princess? Who is the least virtuous? How much agreement is there among the hosts about who should be associated with what virtue?

The song "When You Wish Upon A Star" is the property of Leigh Harline, Ned Washington, and The Walt Disney Company.

Music and audio from "Beauty and the Beast (1991)" is the property of Alan Menkin, Don Hahn, Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation, and Silver Screen Partners IV.

Music and audio from "Moana" is the property of of Mark Mancina, Osnat Shurer, Walt Disney Pictures, and Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Music and audio from "Cinderella (2015)" is the property of Patrick Doyle, Simon Kinberg, Alison Shearmur, David Barron, Walt Disney Pictures, Kinberg Genre, Allison Shearmur Productions, and Beagle Pug Films.

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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We welcome Doctor What to the show as a regular co-host to discuss the sequel of the film which was the topic of his first episode as a guest, "Spider-Man: Far From Home". Since this movie is a follow-up to "Avengers: Endgame", the entire episode contains spoilers from that film.

How does this third "second movie" in the Spider-Man franchise compare to the webhead's previous films. What is it about the relationship between Sony and Marvel that makes this film special? What unique challenges does this movie have to overcome? Does the movie address all of items on Average Joe's check list?

To avoid SPOILERS for "Spider-Man: Far From Home", skip over 53:34-1:20:43 of the episode.

Music and audio from "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" is the property of Shuki Levy, Haim Saban, Saban Brands, MMPR Productions, Hasbro, and Toei Company Ltd.

Music and audio from "Spider-Man: Far From Home" is the property of Michael Giacchino, Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal Pictures.

Fast Forward sound effect used in this episode were created by TeenEditingSpace. Check out his channel on YouTube.

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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Join Average Joe and Ben The Movie Buff as they travel to infinity and beyond to discuss the Toy Story franchise. How do these geeks relate to Andy and his toys? Does the new film continue the tradition of excellent animated films? Is it a shallow cash grab?

To avoid SPOILERS for "Toy Story 4" skip over 46:12-1:17:18 of the episode.

Music and audio from "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" is the property of Shuki Levy, Haim Saban, Saban Brands, MMPR Productions, Hasbro, and Toei Company Ltd.

Music and audio from "McDonald's Toy Story Commercial (1995)" is the property of McDonald's.

Music and audio from "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins" is the property of Adam Berry, Mark McCorkle, Bob Schooley, Tad Stones, Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Television Animation, and Walt Disney Animation Japan.

Music and audio from "Toy Story 4" is the property of Randy Newman, Jonas Rivera, Mark Neilson, Walt Disney Pictures, and Pixar Animation Studios.

Fast Forward sound effect used in this episode were created by TeenEditingSpace. Check out his channel on YouTube.

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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The idea of parallel universes is an idea popularized by superhero comic books, but what is the secret origin of this concept? Who was the first to explore this idea in fiction? What basis does it have in actual science? How do Marvel and DC Comics utilize the concept? What would motivate a company to explore the concept of the multiverse?

Music and audio from "Spider-Man: The Animated Series" is the property of Shuki Levy, Kussa Mahchi, Udi Harpaz, Bob Richardson, John Semper, Marvel Entertainment Group, Marvel Films, New World Productions, and ABC-Disney Domestic Television.

Music and audio from "Supergirl" is the property of Blake Neely, Greg Berlanti, Ali Adler, Andrew Kreisberg, Berlanti Productions, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Television.

Music and audio from "Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths" is the property of James L. Veneble, Christopher Drake, Bruce Timm, Bobbie Page, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, and MOI Animation.

Music and audio from "Spider-Man: Far From Home" is the property of Michael Giacchino, Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal Pictures.

Music and audio from "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" is the property of Shuki Levy, Haim Saban, Saban Brands, MMPR Productions, Hasbro, and Toei Company Ltd.

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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Bring your sunglasses and neuralyzers along as the guys seek to find the answers to the biggest questions in the universe. Is the comic book version of Men in Black good? How do you make a good sequel? What counts as a spinoff or a continuation? Why are critics giving this summer's movies such bad scores? Does "Men in Black: International" bring anything new to this aging franchise?

To avoid SPOILERS for "MIB: International", please skip over 58:44-1:19:25 of the episode.

Music and audio from "Men in Black" is the property of Danny Elfman, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Columbia Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, and Parkes/MacDonald Productions.

Music and audio from "Men in Black: International" is the property of Danny Elfman, Chris Bacon, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Columbia Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Parkes + Macdonald, Tencent Pictures, and Image Nation.

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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Average Joe teams up with Ben the Movie Buff to battle 20th Century Fox and writer/director Simon Kinberg's final nail in the coffin for the X-Men film franchise "Dark Phoenix".

How does this film continue to mistakes of the other X-Men prequels? What is it about the film that comes off as lazy and ultimately disappointing? What factors influenced the development and production of this movie? Is there anything good about it?

To avoid SPOILERS for "Dark Phoenix", skip over 53:23-1:12:32 of the episode.

Fast Forward sound effect used in this episode were created by TeenEditingSpace. Check out his channel on YouTube.

Music and audio from "X-Men: The Animated Series" is the property of Ron Wasserman, Shuki Levy, Eric Lewald, Sidney Iwanter, Mark Edens, Saban Entertainment, Graz Entertainment, and AKOM.

Music and audio from "X-Men" is the property of Michael Kamen, Laura Shuler-Donner, Ralph Winter, Marvel Entertainment, The Donners' Company, and Bad Hat Harry Productions.

Music and audio from "Dark Phoenix" is the property of Hans Zimmer, Simon Kinberg, Hutch Parker, Laura Shuler-Donner, 20th Century Fox, The Donners' Company, TSG Entertainment, and Marvel Entertainment.

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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What do Blade Runner, It's A Wonderful Life, Firefly, and The Room all have in common? They are all examples of something that failed to find success upon release but have developed an audience in years since. They are examples of what we call "cult classics".

How do you define what makes something a cult classic? How can some property with a dedicated fanbase be unsuccessful? What does it mean to be a cult classic in the modern era of entertainment?

Music and audio from "Rocketman" is the property of Matthew Margeson, Adam Bohling, Matthew Vaughn, David Furnish, David Reid, New Republic Pictures, Marv Films, and Rocket Pictures.

Music and audio from "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" is the property of Shirley Walker, Benjamin Melniker, Michael Uslan, and Warner Bros. Animation.

Music and audio from "Mystery Science Theater 3000" is the property of Charlie Erikson, Kevin Murphy, Best Brains Inc., Abominable Pictures, and Satellite of Love.

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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