The Chemical Syndicate

The Chemical Syndicate

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The Chemical Syndicate episodes

  • Episode 17: Batman + Wolverine = Dark Claw
    In the mid-1990’s, DC and Marvel collaborated together to create an epic crossover event that saw many of their flagship characters join forces or be on opposing sides. When it was all finished, DC and Marvel took it one step further by creating Amalgam Comics that featured select characters from the respective companies merged as one. In this episode, David and Shane talk about Dark Claw, a character combined with both DC’s Batman and Marvel’s Wolverine. This is a Batman podcast.
    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 16: Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss From a Rose Me, Kill Me

    Coinciding with the theatrical release of its namesake, the Batman Forever soundtrack provided a combination of some very unique music choices. From U2, Method Man, the Flaming Lips, Brandy and Seal, this fascinating compilation had it all. Shane and David go over every track and dish about some of the most interesting facts behind the tunes of 1995's Batman Forever. No need to worry, they don't try to sing that much in this one. This is a Batman podcast.

    2 hr 6 min
  • Michael Keaton Returns or (The Perplexing Power of Nostalgia - The Flash Review)
    After a long 9 year wait, DC's "The Flash" has finally been released! Directed by Andy Muschietti and starring the controversial Ezra Miller, "The Flash" saw Michael Keaton reprising his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman on the big screen for the first time since 1992. Join Shane and David in this Chemical Syndicate Special as they review and talk about the movie itself, the troubled journey of its production and the grand return of a legendary icon. This is a Batman podcast.
    2 hr 33 min
  • Episode 15 - Part 2: Batman Forever, Forever Ever, Forever Ever?

    In the second installment of this two-part episode, Shane and David discuss and review the 1995 film, "Batman Forever." A stylistic change from the previous regime, Joel Schumacher and the cast look to introduce audiences to a new live-action interpretation of the Caped Crusader. With a mix of exciting action sequences, comedic and dramatic performances and eye-catching scenery, does "Batman Forever" hit the mark with these two Bat-Boys?

    2 hr 17 min
  • Episode 15 - Part 1: Batman Forever, Forever Ever, Forever Ever?

    In the first installment of this two-part episode, David and Shane talk about the background, production and reception of the 1995 film, "Batman Forever." Through the changing of the guard from Tim Burton, to the new stylish aesthetic Joel Schumacher introduces, the celebrity casting boost and behind-the-scenes drama that made this next chapter of the Batman anthology one to be remembered 28 years later. This is a Batman podcast.

    1 hr 48 min
  • Episode 14: Breaking the Bat
    In his most dangerous challenge yet, Batman must protect Gotham City from a laundry list of criminals that were freed from Arkham Asylum by the newest member of his rogues gallery, Bane. Combining brains and brawn, Bane showcases his villainous endeavors in one of the most famous Batman stories of all time, "Knightfall." Celebrating 30 years of "Batman: Knightfall," Shane and David review and discuss the impact of Bane's most monumental achievement: breaking the Batman! Who really rules Gotham?? This is a Batman podcast.
    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 13: A Brave and Bold Bat-Casting
    With everything that had been shaking up at Warner Bros. over the years with the DC Extended Universe comes a franchise-wide reboot called DC Universe.  On January 31, 2023, DC Studio executives, James Gunn and Peter Safran unveiled plans for this new multi-media universe based on known and lesser-known DC comic book characters.  Including the announcement of the film that will introduce that universe's Batman called "The Brave and the Bold."  So David and Shane decided to have a little fun and go over their picks of who they would fancast as the next Dark Knight Detective in this new film.  Who do you want to see don the cape and cowl?
    1 hr 32 min
  • Episode 12: Batman & Bob

    In celebration of Batman's 50th anniversary in 1989, an ambitious writer named Tom Andrae helped publish Bob Kane's autobiography, "Batman and Me."  In this episode of The Chemical Syndicate, Shane and David discuss and review this book about Batman's (co)creator.  This is a story about a man overcoming poverty, being mid at one particular talent, finding success with the development of a comic book pop-culture phenomenon, riding that single piece of success for the rest of his life and so much more.

    2 hr 8 min
  • Episode 11: Batman '89 Returns
    After many years of wondering what the continuation of the Batman universe directed by Tim Burton would be like, we finally have it in the limited comic book series, "Batman '89."  In this episode, we revisit the Burtonverse in all its glory and check out the next chapter of Batman.  Following the events of "Batman Returns", two agendas collide in a battle for Gotham City that pits Michael Keaton's Batman against Billy Dee Williams' Two-Face.  Written by "Batman" and "Batman Returns" screenwriter, Sam Hamm and artwork by Joe Quinones.  This is a Batman podcast.
    2 hr 4 min
  • Episode 10: Playtime in Arkham Asylum
    In the milestone tenth episode of The Chemical Syndicate, David and Shane take a trip to Arkham Asylum! They discuss and review one the most celebrated video games of its time, 2009’s “Batman: Arkham Asylum.” They played as the Batman and took on one of the best rogues galleries of all time (per Shane)! This is a Batman podcast.
    1 hr 22 min

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Just a couple of bat-boys talking anything and everything about Batman.