The Fire Rises

By TFR

A geeky pop culture podcast focusing on Batman, DC, Marvel and more!

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4.9

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How many episodes does The Fire Rises have?

The podcast currently has 119 episodes available.

The Fire Rises episodes:

June 29, 2026 SUPERGIRL (2026)
Eric & Joe chat about the new DCU film ’Supergirl’ on this episode of TFR!
There is a spoiler free section on this episode and warning before spoilers are discussed!
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Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89
Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11
Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com
Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod
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All IP discussed on this podcast are the property of their individual companies. The Fire Rises is in no way associated with the properties discussed or the companies that own them. All third-party trademarks, images, and audio clips used in this podcast belong to their respective owners. Their inclusion is for commentary and/or criticism, which constitutes fair use under copyright law. The views and opinions of the participants of this show are strictly their own. Thank you for listening, we’ll catch you on the next episode!
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1h 41min
June 19, 2026 Daredevil Born Again Season 2
TFR is back in a brand new format! Now not just covering Batman, but the worlds of DC, Marvel and more!!!

On the first installment of this new era of TFR, Eric & Joe chat about season 2 of the Disney+ Series, ’Daredevil: Born Again.’
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Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89
Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11
Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com
Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X
Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod
Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]
Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com
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1h 20min
May 07, 2026 ABSOLUTE BATMAN VOLUME 2 (Abomination)
Absolute Batman makes a triumphant return to TFR on this newest installment! Eric & Joe chat about Volume 2 of this comics phenomenon, titled “Abomination.” Volume 2 contains issues #7-14 of Absolute Batman.

Stick around after the Absolute Batman conversation for a special announcement about the future of TFR!
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Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89
Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11
Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com
Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X
Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod
Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]
Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com
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1h 11min
April 21, 2026 Zack Snyder's Justice League: 5th Anniversary with Holy BatCast, Pt. 2
HOLY CROSSOVER BATMAN!!!
We got the band back together again with Holy BatCast on our newest episode! Andy and Brendan join Eric and Joe for Part 2 of our coverage of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. For the half, check out Episode 502 of Holy Batcast. On this half of the show, we cover Parts 5, 6 & the Epilogue of the film as well as our favorite parts and final thoughts!
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Eric's social media- @mecarter89
Joe social media- @jforn11
Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com
Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X
Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod
Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]
Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com
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1h 36min
April 14, 2026 The Death of Superman
Eric & Joe are back to chat about a comic classic. On this installment of TFR, we look back at The Death of Superman. A DC comics event that changed the world of comics, and has left an impact to this day across several types of media!
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Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89
Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11
Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com
Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X
Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod
Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]
Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com
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1h 1min
March 09, 2026 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (10 Year Anniversary)
TFR celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary of ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ on this new installment! Join Eric & Joe as they dive into memories of the leader, the experience watching and where we sit with a decade later.
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Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89
Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11
Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com
Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X
Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod
Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]
Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com
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1h 34min
February 09, 2026 Batman Dark Patterns
TFR is back with another comics episode! On this installment, Eric & Joe discuss the recent maxi-series ‘Batman: Dark Patterns.’
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Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89
Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11
Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com
Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X
Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod
Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]
Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com
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1h 4min
January 25, 2026 60 years of BATMAN '66
Holy Time Machine Batman!!! It’s back to the far out 60s on this installment of TFR! Eric & Joe celebrate 60 Years of Batman ’66 by discussing their individual histories with the series, favorite villains, and more!
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Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89
Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11
Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com
Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X
Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod
Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]
Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com
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1h 24min
January 12, 2026 ABSOLUTE BATMAN (Vol 1: The Zoo)
Eric & Joe chat about the hottest book in comics today, ‘Absolute Batman.’ Specifically, we discuss the first volume of the book, entitled ’The Zoo.’ This covers issues 1-6.

NO SPOILER WARNING ON THIS EPISODE.
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Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link to PANEL BOUND COMICS and promo codes below to save today!
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Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89
Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11
Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com
Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X
Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod
Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]
Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com
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1h 6min
December 23, 2025 Batman-Santa Claus: Silent Knight (CHRISTMAS SPECIAL)
MERRY CHRISTMAS Citizens of Gotham!!!

In this special edition of TFR, Eric & Joe celebrate the season by discussing the limited series comic “Batman-Santa Claus: Silent Knight!” We also talk about our thoughts on the recent teaser trailer for the upcoming Supergirl film.

From our families to yours, we at TFR wish you all Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas!
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Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link to PANEL BOUND COMICS and promo codes below to save today!
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$2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod
5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER
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Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89
Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11
Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com
Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X
Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod
Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]
Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com
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1h 10min

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How many episodes does The Fire Rises have?

The podcast currently has 119 episodes available.

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