The Batman Universe Podcast

The Batman Universe Podcast episodes:

• 04.03.2024

  Episode 253: All About The Penguin

      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...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Episode 252: How Has Batman Fared at The Oscars?

    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...

  
• 02.27.2024

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

    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,...

  
• 02.17.2024

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

    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...

  
• 01.30.2024

  Episode 249: Interview with Ian Miller, Creator of Batman Enigma

      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...

  
• 01.20.2024

  Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Celebrates 30 Years!

    In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and Adil look back on Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, a movie that, when it originally debuted, received little fanfare. Thirty years later, it’s considered a classic and arguably one...

  
• 12.28.2023

  Episode 247: Interview With Lou Tambone, Editor of ‘The Man Who Laughs’

      In this special episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott is joined by Lou Tambone, editor of The Man Who Laughs: Exploring the Clown Prince of Crime. Co-edited by Rich Handley, this anthology of essays from Lou and Rich digs...

  
• 12.15.2023

  Interview: Robert E. Eliot, Author of ‘Nolanverse’

      In this episode of The Batman Universe podcast, Scott interviews Robert E. Eliot, author of Nolanverse: Exploring the Greatest Illusion in Movie History. This unauthorized new analysis of The Dark Knight Rises digs deep into key scenes from the film,...

  
• 11.29.2023

  Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Worlds: Part One Trailer, Lex Luthor Casting & More

    In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, cohosts Scott & BJ cover all of the Bat-tastic updates in the last few weeks. The two break-down that Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Worlds: Part One (2024) trailer that just released...

  
• 11.16.2023

  What’s Up With DC Trades, Merry Little Batman & More

    In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts BJ and Adil dive into the recent, albeit controversial, announcement from Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav that more WB games in the future will be live-service rather than traditional story-based...

  
• 11.03.2023

  Richard Moll Passes, Top DC Elseworlds Stories & More

    In this week’s episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott and BJ celebrate the career of Richard Moll, who famously voiced Two-Face and the Batcomputer in Batman: The Animated Series, Scorpion in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Norman in Mighty Max,...

  
• 10.20.2023

  The Scarecrow: Rogues Gallery Spotlight Episode

    In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ get into the spooky season spirit with a spotlight discussion on Batman’s most fear-inducing enemy: The Scarecrow! Listen as they share their favorite costume designs, Scarecrow storylines, and...

  
• 10.06.2023

  Creature Commandos, Bat-Issue in Atlanta & R.I.P. DCEU

    In this week’s episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott, BJ, and Adil discuss the latest DCU movie updates, namely the upcoming 7-episode Creature Commandos animated series. They also discuss the Marc Tyler Nobleman controversy (read the AP News...

  
• 09.02.2023

  Arleen Sorkin’s Passing, Where Have DC Film Fans Gone & More!

  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...

  
• 08.19.2023

  Interview w/ Alan Burnett (Batman: TAS), Blue Beetle Early Reactions & That Glenn Howerton Rumor

      This week’s episode of The Batman Universe Podcast is jam-packed with Batman & DCU goodness. Join hosts Scott, Adil, and BJ as they discuss their favorite and least-favorite Batman adaptations, the Gal Gadot / Wonder Woman 3 non-starter news, Blue...

  
• 08.04.2023

  Talking Superheroes!: The History of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon from Ant-Man to Zorro with Brian R. Solomon

    In The Batman Universe Podcast Episode 238, Scott Waldyn is joined by Brian R. Solomon, author of Superheroes!: The History of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon from Ant-Man to Zorro. The two talk about the wealth of research that went into Superheroes!,...

  
• 07.21.2023

  Superpowered: The DC Story, Superman: Legacy Casting & NEW Blue Beetle Trailer

    In the latest episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott, BJ, and Adil discuss the first episode of Superpowered: The DC Story documentary miniseries, which premieres on MAX on Friday, July 21st. The three share their spoiler-free thoughts, feelings, and...

  
• 06.23.2023

  The Schumacher Cut, DCU Casting Rumors & The Flash Review

      The Batman Universe podcast hiatus is over! In today’s episode, Scott and BJ are joined by new TheBatmanUniverse.net editor-in-chief and TBU Comic Podcast host Theo to talk about the rumored Schumacher Cut, casting rumors for both James Gunn’s Superman film...

  
• 05.03.2023

  Amazon Picks Up New Animated Batman Series

  Just when you thought there might be either not enough or too much Batman content, news comes out that a new animated series is heading to Amazon. It has been a few weeks since our last news episode, but we...

  
• 04.19.2023

  The Batman Audio Dramas You Should Be Listening To

  Love audio dramas? Then you won’t want to miss today’s exciting episode of The Batman Universe podcast! Scott Waldyn is joined by Tim Maxwell, creator of Neuverse Creative, and the two talk about all of the amazing Batman-related audio dramas...

  
• 04.12.2023

  Blue Beetle Trailer Released

  The latest TBU Podcast is all about the news from the past few weeks as we discuss the latest DC Comics announcements and the Blue Beetle trailer. If you had an unlimited amount of money, would you spend some on some...

  
• 03.29.2023

  Interview with Ram V on Gotham Nocturne

  In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, Eisner-nominated author Ram V joins Scott Waldyn for a special discussion about his “Gotham Nocturne” storyline from the pages of Detective Comics. Listen in as the two discuss the newest villains to terrorize...

  
• 03.22.2023

  Shazam: Fury of the Gods Reactions

  The latest TBU Podcast dives into the latest release from DC Studios as we give our reactions to Shazam: Fury of the Gods. But we also have the latest news updates from DC Studios as well. Before jumping into our review...

  
• 03.15.2023

  Suicide Squad Game Delayed?

  It has been a couple of slow weeks with news, but there is still plenty to discuss after having a few weeks off. From a new comic series being announced to a new Spotify podcast coming, the biggest news had...

  
• 02.22.2023

  Interview with Carl Newman, Batman ’89 Movement Double

  In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, Carl Newman, Michael Keaton’s movement double from Batman (1989), joins co-host Scott Waldyn for an epic interview! The two talk about Carl’s role in the film and the iconic, character-defining actions and...

  
• 02.15.2023

  The Flash Trailer Reaction

  This week may not have announced a slate of new DC Studios projects, but plenty there is still to discuss. The biggest news was the release of The Flash trailer, and we are here to give our reaction. Before we get...

  
• 02.08.2023

  DC Studios: Chapter One

  DC Studios has announced chapter one of its slate with several new projects. There were some unexpected announcements and hope for some of the current slate of films. What will the Gods and Monsters chapter bring? On January 31, James Gunn...

  
• 02.01.2023

  Hopes for the Future of DC Studios

    With the end of January now behind us, it seems like this might be an odd time to be discussing hopes for the future of DC Studios. After all, James Gunn said that we would learn about the beginning of...

  
• 01.25.2023

  TBU Interview: CRC Payne, Writer of Batman: Wayne Family Adventures

  In this latest interview from The Batman Universe Podcast, CRC Payne, writer of the Batman: Wayne Family Adventures series on Webtoon, joins co-host Scott Waldyn for a lively conversation. The two talk about seasons one and two of Batman: Wayne...

  
• 01.20.2023

  What Could Have Been: DC Comics 5G

  This week the podcast is here to talk about DC Comics 5G and what could have been. We also have a new trailer for Gotham Knights and Gunn Watch. While not our favorite topic to discuss, the upcoming Gotham Knights series...

  
• 01.06.2023

  The Fate of Black Adam Decided

  We hope everyone had a good holiday season. Despite the slow news cycle because of the holidays, there were still some things to keep an eye on, including the fate of Black Adam being decided. As part of a smaller-than-normal Gunn...

  
• 12.23.2022

  DC Studios Shake-up

  For the past two weeks, we have been unexpectedly busy with other things. But over that time, there were a lot of updates regarding the massive shake-up at DC Studios. What happened, and what does it mean for the future? Before...

  
• 11.30.2022

  Battle of the Super Sons Review

  With Thanksgiving behind us, The Batman Universe Podcast returns with a new episode. The new episode includes our review of Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons. It also includes an oversized Gunn Watch to catch up on all...

  
• 11.16.2022

  Tribute to Kevin Conroy

  The Batman Universe was shaken this past week as long-time legendary voice actor Kevin Conroy passed away. Kevin Conroy will always be synonymous with Batman, and this week’s episode is a tribute to him. Kevin Conroy started his career in the...

  
• 11.09.2022

  The Good and the Bad of Batman: Hush

  The latest episode of The Batman Universe Podcast focuses on the twentieth anniversary of the release of Batman: Hush by discussing the good and the bad of everything related to the story. Before we jump into our main discussion, we introduce...

  
• 11.04.2022

  The Big DC News and Black Adam

  It was an interesting few weeks of news that included some major news for the future of DC media. It started out with Black Adam releasing and seeing some news for the future Batman Universe television projects. But the biggest...

  
• 10.26.2022

  Top 5 Batman: The Animated Series Themes

  In today’s episode, Scott is joined by music producer Pat Grimes from Wires Don’t Talk. The two put their heads together to rank their top 5 Batman: The Animated Series themes. You’re going to want to tune in as both...

  
• 10.21.2022

  Batwheels First Impressions

  It’s been a little bit of time since the podcast covered some current events. So this episode, we discuss the major news coming out of New York Comic Con, an update for the Matt Reeves’ Penguin series, the power vacuum...

  
• 10.12.2022

  Which Coffee would be Batman’s Favorite?

  Ever wonder which coffee would be Batman’s favorite? In this episode of The Batman Universe podcast, John and Dave from Coffee ‘n’ Capes join Scott to talk about their origin story, their love of comics, and their unique comic-themed coffee...

  
• 10.07.2022

  What if Comcast Bought Warner Bros?

  After having a few weeks of interviews, Dustin and BJ return with a news update episode. But the main topic of discussion is what if Comcast bought Warner Bros. Discovery? Before diving into that topic, the two discuss the video of...

  
• 09.29.2022

  Webtoon “Red Hood: Outlaws” Interview

  In this episode of The Batman Universe podcast, Scott is joined by writer Patrick Young and artist Nico Bascuñan, the creative team behind Red Hood: Outlaws, on Webtoon for an interview all about the series. Listen in as Patrick and Nico...

  
• 09.21.2022

  ‘Bill Finger: Rise of the Bat’ Interview

  In this episode of The Batman Universe podcast, Scott is joined by playwright and director Lenny Schwartz, heiress to the Dark Knight and granddaughter of Bill Finger, the creator of Batman, Athena Finger, and international cosplay icon, fitness coach, and...

  
• 09.14.2022

  Where Will Batman: Caped Crusader Stream?

  After a week off and another brand new interview, the podcast is back with a news roundup episode. While there may not have been a bunch of news the past few weeks, there were some interesting things that are in...

  
• 09.09.2022

  Buffalo’s Best Batman Interview

    In the latest episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott talks with Will Lorenz, better known in the comics and cosplay community as Buffalo’s Best Batman, in our latest interview. The two talk about the birth of Buffalo’s Best Batman,...

  
• 08.26.2022

  The Zack Snyder Controversy

  A few weeks back, there was a major report that was released stating that the Zack Snyder Cut was marred with controversy. Most fans would know this is possible if for no other reason than the massive online campaign to...

  
• 08.17.2022

  Travis Langley Interview

  Psychologist, author, and Bat-fan Travis Langley joins Scott from The Batman Universe Podcast for a special interview. The two discuss Dr. Langley’s new edition of the book, Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight, and deeply dive into Batman’s...

  
• 08.10.2022

  Interview with Michael Uslan, Batman Executive Producer

  Movie producer, author, and the first-ever comic book professor Michael Uslan joins Scott from The Batman Universe Podcast for a special interview. Mr. Uslan chats with Scott about highlights from San Diego Comic Con 2022, his memoirs, and Darknights and...

  
• 08.05.2022

  Batgirl Film Gets Cancelled

  It was an interesting week in the Batman Universe. What started as a week the TBU Podcast would discuss the Snyder controversy turned into one of the biggest news pieces of the year. It was officially announced that the Batgirl...

  
• 07.27.2022

  SDCC 2022 News

  San Diego Comic Con was this past weekend, and it was back in full force. After the last two years gave the convention a breather, what happened at the return of the biggest comic convention here in the states? Find...

  
• 07.22.2022

  Summer 2022 Batman Comics Update

  A lot of the time, the podcast focuses on media rather than other areas of the Batman fandom. After all, we have a whole podcast dedicated to the comics side of things. But every once and a while, there are...