The Enhanced Bat-Radia

Ep. 56: Rainbow Coalition

2011-11-12T23:54:00.001-05:00

Our intrepid heroes reach a milestone...IN THE FUTURE! Current comics: Batman 2, Batman & Robin 2, Catwoman 2, Nightwing 2, Red Hood 2, Detective Comics 2, Batgirl 2. The Casefile: Batman 299-300 and Detective Comics 482-3. The Countdown: Top 5 DC relaunch comics.

Suggested topics of conversation include lemonade vs. tea; comic creators need to quit whining; how to pronounce Bachalo; ideal housing; and filthy, filthy comic book sex.

The Band o' the Week is Coldplay, with Live 2003

Get it Here

This is the final episode that will appear on the enhanced version feed. To continue getting the show, please switch to the regular version: RSS | iTunes

Ep. 55: Oh Cap'n, My Cap'n

2011-10-25T00:37:00.001-04:00

Our intrepid heroes are distracted by the cereals of the world. The Casefile: Detective Comics 480-1 & Batman 297-8. Current comics: Batman 1, Red Hood & the Outlaws 1, Batwoman 1, Bat-Wing 1, Nightwing 1, Dark Knight 1. Batman takes on the naval might of Cap'n Crunch. Suggested topics of conversation: the digital comics revolution(?); possible new podcasts; what will Apple do; and Batman's attempted murder felonies.

The Band o' the Week is Def Lepperd with their greatest hits collection "Rock of Ages"

Just a reminder, this feed will be shut down before too long. To continue receiving Bat-Radia--and we hope you do--please switch to the standard version feed, which can be found at batradia.com.

Get it Here

Ep. 54: Vocabulary Lessons

2011-10-05T00:34:00.003-04:00

Our intrepid heroes learn some new words as a brave new (52) world dawns. The Casefile: Batman 295-6, Detective Comics 478-9. Current books: DC Retroactive Batman, Gates of Gotham, Detective Comics 1, Batman & Robin 1, Batgirl 1. The character spotlight shines on Mr. Freeze (he didn't drop out of evil medical school so you can call him doctor, mister). Suggested talking points: solving politics, childhood daredevilism, vacation, Batman is a jerk, and WORDS!

The Band o' the Week is Aerosmith, with their album "Rockin' the Joint"

Get it Here

Announcement!
The enhanced version of the podcast is going away. Obviously there hasn't been an enhanced version of the last few episodes. We love you all and hope you switch to the normal feed. So, update your catchers or switch on iTunes; this page will self-destruct after the next episode. The links are:

RSS: http://batradia.libsyn.com/rss
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=342059072
Website: http://batradia.com

Ep. 53: Crazy-Eyed Babies

2011-09-19T01:20:00.001-04:00

The DC relaunch poll blinded our intrepid heroes with science! The Casefile: Batman 293-4, Detective Comics 476-7, and Batman Family 13. Current comics: Detective Comics 881, Red Robin 26, Batman 713, Batgirl 24, Dark Knight 5, Gotham City Sirens 25, Batman Inc 8, Batman & Robin 26, and Birds of Prey 15. Rob tries to cheat in Cluemaster's Challenge. Suggested talking points include: old timey boxing, crazy baby faces, music for old people, and why coloring sucks.

The Band o' the Week is REM, with their album "Automatic for the People"

Get it Here

Ep. 52: Joker Fish

2011-08-29T00:17:00.001-04:00

Our intrepid heroes finally reach the good stuff in the Casefile...kinda. Current books: Detective Comics 879-80, Batman 712, Flashpoint: Batman 3, Batgirl 23, Birds of Prey 14, Dark Knight 3-4, and Gotham City Sirens 25. The Casefile: Batman 291-2, Detective Comics 474-5. Suggested talking points include: toxic trucking, ruining the magic, and why Superman is awful.

The Band o' the Week is The Killers, with their album "Sam's Town"

Ep. 51: Catch Up

2011-08-15T00:53:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes try to stay ahead of a tidal wave of current books. Current books: Batgirl 22, Batman 711, Batman Inc 7, Detective Comics 878, Gotham City Sirens 24, Batman & Robin 25, & Flashpoint: Batman 2. Suggested topics for conversation include: discipline, concert attendance, and the danger of doing fancy podcast episodes.

The Band o' the Week is Better Than Ezra, with their greatest hits album.

Get it Here

Ep. 50: Bat-Radia RIP

2011-07-30T12:49:00.004-04:00

Our intrepid heroes get caught up in a series of unfortunate events.

Featuring the voice talents of Brian Perillo & Count Nefaria (uncannyxcast.com), Ken Carden (twitter.com/@kenobi13), BJ Brink (bmfcast.com), Elizabeth "Mistress Lebeau" (culturalwormhole.com), Lenny Collard & Ryan McClees (dingoatemypodcast.blogspot.com), and Chris Partin (imageaddiction.net).

Soundtrack:
Morrissey, "I Will See You in the Far-Off Places"
Daft Punk, "Recognizer"
Tomoyasu Hotei, "Battle Without Honor or Humanity"
Blue Man Group, "Tension 2"
NIN, "Every Day is Exactly the Same"
Muse, "Knights of Cydonia"
Coheed & Cambria, "Welcome Home"
Alien Ant Farm, "Smooth Criminal"

Get It Here

Ep. 49: What Dick Did

2011-06-30T16:04:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes ponder mysteries. Entirely too much time is spent discussing the DC relaunch. Current books: Detective Comics 877, Gotham City Sirens 23, Flashpoint 2, Flashpoint: Batman 1. The Casefile: Batman 287-8, Detective Comics 472-3, Batman Family 12. In the Countdown, favorite Catwoman covers are listed.

The Band o' the Week is The Donnas, with their album "Spend the Night"

Ep. 48: The Angry Bathroom

2011-06-06T02:33:00.002-04:00

Our intrepid heroes have a fit of the vapors.

Current books: Batgirl 21, Batman 710, Birds of Prey 12, Batman & Robin 23, Batman Inc. 6. The Casefile: Batman 285-6, Batman Family 11, Detective Comics 470-1. Batman fights Oprah. Flashpoint 1 is also discussed. Suggested topics for conversation: hospital liaisons, yachting soirees, rescued by Thundercats, and porn in the woods.

The Band o' the week is Southern Culture on the Skids, with their album "Mojo Box"

Ep. 47: Who Wears Short Shorts

2011-05-22T23:10:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes try to understand the "Seed Force." The Casefile: Batman 283-4, Detective Comics 468-9, Batman Family 10. Current books: Batgirl 20, Batman & Robin 22, Birds of Prey 11, Red Robin 22, Batman 709, Gotham City Sirens 22, Batman Inc 5, Detective Comics 876. Suggested topics for conversation: Ultimate Batman, alternate footwear, complaint letters, and independent comics.

The Band o' the Week is Linkin Park, with their album "Minutes to Midnight."

Ep. 46: 59009

2011-05-02T23:55:00.001-04:00

Our intrepid heroes try to sell Batman some magazine subscriptions. The Casefile: Batman 281-2, Detective Comics 466-7, and Joker 9. Current Books: Batman Inc. 4, Streets of Gotham 21, Batman: Dark Knight 2, Detective Comics 875, Gotham City Sirens 21. Cluemaster's Challenge makes an appearance, as does Would You Rather Riddle Me This. And there's an inordinate amount of X-Men talk.

The Band o' the Week is John "Cougar" Mellencamp with his album "The Best I Could Do."

Ep. 45: Questionable Tactics

2011-04-12T07:15:00.001-04:00

Our intrepid heroes find many things suspect, in both the real and fictional worlds. Current comics: Batgirl 19, Birds of Prey 10, Streets 20, Batman & Robin 21, Batman Inc. 3. The Casefile: Batman 279-80, Detective 464-5, Batman Family 9. Batman fights Luke Cage. Jonathan hates on Bendis, Rob hates on comics in general, there are some curious queries from listeners, and more.

The Band o' the Week is Dave Matthews, with his album Some Devil.

No enhanced version this time because I'm an idiot and deleted it because I thought it had uploaded.

Ep. 44: Batman's a Jerk

2011-03-20T23:15:00.002-04:00

Our intrepid heroes are puzzled by the crimes and misdemeanors of everyone's favorite hero. The Casefile: Batman 277-8, Detective Comics 462-3, and Joker 8. Current books: Batgirl 18, Gotham City Sirens 20, Birds of Prey 9, Detective Comics 874, and Batman 707. A new segment, Ask the Batmen, is tried out and makes Rob fear for the future of humanity. Jonathan still has a burning question about Ras al Ghul. People are murdered left and right.

The Band o' the Week is Van Halen, with their album 1984.

Ep. 43: Dedication to a Theme (Fixed)

2011-03-09T15:55:00.000-05:00

Our intrepid heroes may be scraping the bottom of the barrel for the casefile. Current books: Batman & Robin 19, Batman 706, Streets of Gotham 19, Detective Comics 873, Gotham City Sirens 19. The Casefile: Joker 7, Batma Family 8, Detective Comics 461, Batman 276. Cluemaster's Challenge makes its triumphant return, the Superman Update makes its probable last appearance, and breakfast is discussed.

The Band o' the Week is Rage Against the Machine, with their album "Renegades."

(Please excuse the audio quality of this episode; there were technical difficulties. Things'll be back to their normal standards next time.)

Ep. 42: The Ferry Blows

2011-02-07T20:58:00.001-05:00

Our intrepid heroes need their steel. The Casefile: Joker 6, Batman Family 7, Detective Comics 460, and Batman 275. Current books: Detective Comics 872, Batgirl 17, Birds of Prey 7, Batman: Dark Knight 1, and Gotham City Sirens 18. Batman takes down Captain Planet and the Planeteers, and our heroes make a shocking discovery about said villain. The thrill is gone in the semi-official Superman Update, Rob tries to get Jonathan to go bankrupt buying original art, and more!

The Band o' the Week is Creedance Clearwater Revival, with their compilation "Chronicle"

(No enhanced version this time.)

Ep. 41: Uncle Batman Wants You

2011-01-16T21:35:00.000-05:00

Our intrepid heroes end 2010 on a high note. Current issues: Batman 705, Batman & Robin 18, Birds of Prey 7, Batman Inc 2, and Streets of Gotham 18. Casefile: Joker 5, Batman Family 6, Batman 274, Detective Comics 459. The 2010 Batties are handed out, and there's a surprising amount of agreement on some of the categories. Jonathan self-medicates, and more!

Band o' the Week: Death Cab for Cutie, "Plans"

Direct Download

Ep. 40: Incurably Urbane

2010-12-25T00:43:00.001-05:00

Our intrepid heroes climb a veritable mountain of comics resulting from their long break between episodes. Current issues: The Return of Bruce Wayne 6, Batman: The Return, Batman Inc. 1, Batman 704, Detective Comics 871, Batgirl 15-16, Gotham City Sirens 17, Streets of Gotham 17, Birds of Prey 6, and Batwoman 0. The Casefile: Joker 4, Batman Family 5, Batman 273, and Detective Comics 458. Batman fights the Fantastic Four, Wizard World Atlanta adventures are recounted, and more!

The Band o' the Week is the Red Hot Chili Peppers, with their album Californication.

And don't forget to visit our website at batradia.com to vote in the Best of 2010 poll.

2010 Year-End Extravaganza!

2010-12-18T00:00:00.004-05:00

Coming together like four podcasting robot lions to form a slightly shorter than usual Voltron, Jonathan (The Bat-Radia), Louis (KwokTalk), Rob (The Uncanny X-Cast), and Ryan (A Dingo Ate My Podcast & The Big One Comic Podcast) joined forces to discuss ad naseum their favorite entertainments from 2010. Everything discussed is spoiled, so be warned.

If you like what you hear, and even if you don't, be sure to check out everyone's regularly scheduled shows, which can be found at batradia.com, kwoktalk.wordpress.com, uncannyxcast.com, dingoatemypodcast.blogspot.com, and bigonepodcast.blogspot.com, respectively.

Subjects discussed:

Video Games: NBA 2k11, Kinect, NBA Jam, Assassins Creed Brotherhood, Angry Birds, Call of Duty: Black Ops, & Alan Wake

Comics: X-Men, The Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man, Hellblazer: City of Demons, Uncanny X-Men, G.I. Joe, The Boys, The Fantastic Four, & The Walking Dead

Music: Mumford & Sons, "Sigh No More"; The Dead Weather, "Sea of Cowards"; Kanye West, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"; & Regina Spektor, "Live in London"

Movies: Harry Brown, Shutter Island, Scott Pilgrim, Inception

TV: The Walking Dead, Mad Men, Modern Family, Sherlock, Luthor, Stargate Universe, & Venture Bros

Get It Here

Ep. 39: How to Sue a Batman

2010-12-05T22:00:00.003-05:00

Our intrepid heroes confront the most pressing legal issue of the day, and then confront the most punishing fists of the day. Current comics: Bruce Wayne the Road Home Oracle and Ra's al Ghul, Detective Comics 870, and Batman and Robin 16. The Casefile: Joker 3, Batman Family 4, Batman 272, and Detective Comics 457. Brave sidekick Rene joins us to discuss and review the DC Animated feature Batman: Under the Red Hood. Other topics include The Walking Dead, Jonathan's sadness about the Superman creative team, musical ghosts, and more.

The Band o' the Week is Jimmy Eat World, with their album Bleed American.

There is no enhanced version for this episode. Deal with it?

Get it Here

Ep. 38: Pyg Mask

2010-11-07T23:20:00.000-05:00

Our intrepid heroes boldly attack a veritable leaning tower of comics. In the Casefile: Joker 2, Batman Family 3, Batman 271, Detective Comics 456. Current books: Batman & Robin 15; Return of Bruce Wayne 5; and Bruce Wayne - The Road Home: Batman & Robin, Red Robin, Batgirl, Catwoman, Commissioner Gordon, and Outsiders. Suggestions are made for restructuring the Batman line; Jonathan reads the wrong comic; Batman takes down Freddy and Jason; and Riddle Me This: Would You Rather makes its return.

The Band o' the Week is Bowling for Soup, with their album "Sorry for Partyin'."

Get it Here

Ep. 37: Revilizations

2010-10-24T22:13:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes, uh...actually, I can't remember what all happened on this one. The only reason there's that title is because I wrote it down while we were recording. Anyway, discussed are: Batman 270, Detective Comics 455 and 869, Batman Family 1, Joker 1, Gotham City Sirens 16, and Streets of Gotham 16. Batman battles Chuck Norris, and there's a character spotlight on Huntress.

The Band o' the Week is R.E.M., with their aptly titled live album "Live."

Get it Here

Ep. 36: Douchey Little Beard

2010-10-10T02:24:00.003-04:00

Our intrepid heroes are outside your window watching you, listening to every breath you take. While doing so, they quietly (so as not to alert you to their presence) discuss Batman 268-9 & 703; Detective Comics 453-4; Birds of Prey 5; Batman & Robin 14; and Batgirl 14. Batman takes on the A-Team, Riddle Me This gets a face-lift, the Countdown lists hopefully future guests, and there's plenty of Punisher and G.I. Joe talk.

The Band o' the Week is The Police, with their compilation album Every Breath You Take.

Get it Here

Ep. 35: Kinky Canadians

2010-09-22T13:05:00.002-04:00

Our intrepid heroes descend into goofy madness! Aside from discussing Batman comics old and new (Batman 266-7, 702; Detective Comics 451-2, 868; Batgirl 13, Birds of Prey 4, Streets of Gotham 15, and Gotham City Sirens 15), there is an inordinate amount of Star Wars talk. Batman takes care of the Borg, the employment rosters of Batman, Inc. are filled, sports teams are purchased, and Rob's childhood memories are tracked down.

The Band o' the Week is Jonathan's Oldies Mixtape:
1. The Trashmen, "Surfin' Bird"
2. The Righteous Brothers, "Unchained Melody"
3. The Isley Brothers, "Shout (Parts 1 and 2)"
4. The Champs, "Tequila"

5. Booker T and the MGs, "Green Onions"
6. Tommy James and the Shondells, "Crimson and Clover"
7. Steam, "Na Na, Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye"

Due to time restraints, there's no enhanced version of this one. Sorry.

Ep. 34: Gordon Smash!

2010-08-25T23:54:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes find themselves confronted by piles of mediocrity. The casefile books (Batman 264-5, Detective Comics 449-50) are all weird and somewhat lame, and half of the current books (Detective Comics 867, Streets of Gotham 14, Return of Bruce Wayne 4, Gotham City Sirens 13-14) are mediocre. But which ones? I'll never tell! In other news, Batman takes down Dr. Doom; there's discussion of Arkham Asylum 2, Detective Comics news, and Batman, Inc.; sitcoms, comedians, and why Joe Quesada sucks. Also, we name our top 5 covers from Legends of the Dark Knight.

The Band o' the Week is Def Leppard, with their greatest hits album "Vault."

Ep. 33: Penguin's Pants Party

2010-08-03T15:17:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes dig themselves out from under a mountain of Bat-news to bring you your invitation to the party that's being held...in Penguin's pants. Current books: Batgirl 12, Batman & Robin 13, Batman 701, and Birds of Prey 3. The Casefile: Batman 262-3, Detective Comics 447-8. Batman takes on Godzilla, our heroes try again to stump each other in Cluemaster's Challenge, and so much more.

The Band o' the Week is Beck, with his album Guero.

Get it Here

Special Ed. 6: Mask of the Phantasm

2010-07-21T17:15:00.001-04:00

Our intrepid heroes are joined by brave sidekick Chris to discuss 1993's animated feature, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.

Music from the Chevelle album Sci-Fi Crimes.

Get it Here

Ep. 32: The Silver Standard

2010-07-09T16:40:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes help Batman defeat BP's oil spill, and give the BP execs the buttery justice they deserve. They are at odds with the current issue (Birds of Prey 2, Detective 866, Return of Bruce Wayne 3, Streets of Gotham 13) reviews, but agree that the Casefile books (Detective 445-6, Batman 260-1) are somewhat silly. BATter Up returns, with our heroes pitching Elseworld stories they'd like to read. And there's talk of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, movie boobs, Sea Bear and Grizzly Shark, Brightest Day, and more!

The Band o' the Week is 3 Doors Down, with Away From the Sun.

Get it Here

Ep. 31: If You Can't Say Nothing Nice...

2010-06-23T01:31:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes forget they already talked about a character, but make up the length by wandering down sidetracks a bit more than usual. At the crossroads they review Red Robin 13, Batman 258-9 and 700, Batgirl 11, and Detective Comics 443-4. Batman takes on Captain Marvel (SHAZAM edition), Rob hates on Hartsfield Airport, Jonathan comes up with a brilliant marketing plan for the Superman comics, and the eternal struggle between Clint Eastwood and John Wayne continues.

The Band o' the Week is Fort Minor, with their album The Rising Tied.

Get it Here

Ep. 30: All Filler, No Killer

2010-06-10T14:23:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes dash in and out, pausing only long enough to review Return of Bruce Wayne 2, Detective Comics 865, Gotham City Sirens 12, and Streets of Gotham 12. Though they do take the time to discuss, among other things, X-Men Second Coming, HeroesCon, surviving alone in the wilderness, and the constant danger of sharks. Also, Jonathan is attacked by a cat.

Music by Blink-182, from their self-titled album.

Get it Here

Ep. 29: Ribbed for Her Pleasure

2010-06-02T20:02:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes split the difference, discussing a veritable cornucopia of comics fairly evenly divided between good and bad. Current books: Batgirl 10, Red Robin 12, Batman 699, Return of Bruce Wayne 1, Birds of Prey 1, and Batman & Robin 12. In the Casefile, Detective Comics 441-2 and Batman 256-7. Bruce Lee tries to take down Batman, we start a new segment answering your pressing questions, countdown all the stuff that's in the utility belt that we'll never see, and so much more.

The Band o' the Week is AC/DC, with Back in Black.

Get it Here

Ep. 28: She Ate Oprah!

2010-05-10T02:11:00.001-04:00

Our intrepid heroes are back after the shortest break between episodes ever! News is bandied! Comics are reviewed (Batman 254-5 & 698; Detective 439-40 & 864; Gotham City Sirens 11; Streets of Gotham 11; Batgirl 9)! The IRS gets what's coming to it! The best-dressed people in comics are revealed! And so much more! In case you couldn't tell from all the exclamation marks, it's very exciting!

Band o' the week is Regina Spektor, with Far.

Direct Download

Ep. 27: England, Jr.

2010-05-02T14:14:00.000-04:00

Despite gremlins trying to keep this episode from reaching your ear-holes, our intrepid heroes finally reappear, bringing you still more reviews, news, and general silliness. Current issues reviewed: Streets of Gotham 10, Detective Comics 863, Batman & Robin 11, Red Robin 11, and Gotham City Sirens 10. In the casefile, Detective Comics 437-8 and Batman 252-3. Our heroes try to stump each other in Cluemaster's Challenge, Batman easily defeats Jack Harkness, though Jonathan and Rob are both confused as to why anyone outside of England is paying attention, and the 1st relationship question we received is answered (send in yours, we will help you out!).

The band o' the week is the Goo Goo Dolls, with their Greatest Hits.

Due to some technical difficulties occuring during the editing process, there is no enhanced version of this episode. Be strong, it'll return with episode 28.

Get it Here

Ep. 26: Are You Dense?

2010-04-09T15:30:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes return at last, discussing a heap of current books and slimming down everything else. The current books discussed are: Batman & Robin 9-10, Detective Comics 862, Batman 697, Red Robin 10, Batgirl 8, and Gotham City Sirens 9. The Casefile brings us, at long last, to the return of an actual villain, with Batman 251 & Detective Comics 436. In the Countdown, we run down our favorite Batman quotes. Other topics include Jonathan's suffering at the hands of the elderly and airlines, Rob's new website venture, Spider-Man once more being written poorly, and Mel Gibson vs. Bruce Willis.

The band o' the week is Metallica, with S&M.

Get it Here

Special Ed 5: Batman Forever

2010-03-20T15:49:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes start down the road to Bat-movie oblivion, discussing 1995's Batman Forever, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Val Kilmer, Chris O'Donnell, Jim Carrey, and Tommy Lee Jones.

Music from the Batman Forever Soundtrack

Get it Here

Ep. 25: Clones & Crossdressers

2010-03-04T15:50:00.000-05:00

Our intrepid heroes disagree like never before! In current issues: Batman 696, Streets of Gotham 9, and Batman & Robin 8. In the Casefile: Detective Comics 432-435. Batman takes on Ultraman, our heroes Countdown their favorite Detective Comics characters, Jonathan comes to a stunning revelation about himself, Billy Baldwin is a terrible Batman, and more!

The band o' the week is Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, with their Greatest Hits.

Get it Here

Ep. 24: Killer Moth's Finer Fashions

2010-02-18T00:04:00.000-05:00

Our intrepid heroes stay unusually upbeat about this episode's batch of current comics (Red Robin 9, Detective Comics 861, Gotham City Sirens 9, & Batman & Robin 7), though not so much about how people are dressed. In The Casefile they review Batman 249-250 and Detective Comics 430-431. There's a character spotlight covering a little known villain you may or may not have heard of, and Batman takes on Zartan and the Dreadnoks. Also, our heroes discuss Muppets, the Return of Bruce Wayne, Chris Nolan taking over the Superman film franchise, debate milkshake ingredients, and, as usual, much more!

The band o' the week is 3 Days Grace, with their album One-X.

Get it here

Ep. 23: Whatever, Dick

2010-02-07T01:15:00.000-05:00

Our intrepid heroes start their second year off with puns, and lots of 'em. Current books reviewed: Red Robin 8, Streets of Gotham 8, Batgirl 6, and Batman 695. In the Casefile: Batman 247-8 and Detective Comics 428-9. Which movies would be better with Bat-Villains replacing the actors? How often can Jonathan sidetrack the show? Can Batman defeat Magneto? Can you find the hidden Sopranos reference? All this and more will be revealed!

The band o' the week is Journey, with their Greatest Hits.

Get it Here

The Black Casefile 2: Batman's Great Mystery, Pt.1

2010-01-29T04:26:00.000-05:00

The Black Casefile 2: Batman's Great Mystery, part 1 of 11. From The Adventures of Superman radio show.

Ep. 22: Are You Not Entertained?!

2010-01-18T23:12:00.001-05:00

Our intrepid heroes celebrate their first year broadcasting the radia by calling some people to chat! They review every Bat-book from December (Red Robin 7, Detective Comics 860, Batman 694, Gotham City Sirens 7, Streets of Gotham 7, Batgirl 5), Batman 245-6, and Detective Comics 426-7; and in Beat Down by Batman, Batman takes on Iron Man. Along the way, they settle once and for all the lion vs. tiger debate, continue last episode's conversation about Top Gun, bore Jonathan with plenty of college football talk, and discuss Rob's odyssey to Texas.

The band o' the week is the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, with their album Fever to Tell.

Thanks for listening over the last year or so, we really appreciate it. Here's to another!

Get it Here

The Black Casefile 1

2010-01-04T16:02:00.002-05:00

Revisit some of Batman & Robin's strangest adventures in The Black Casefile. From 1966, revisit the origin of the Dynamic Duo, in Power Record's "The Legend of Batman & Robin!"

Ep. 21: You Said It, Daddy-O

2009-12-21T21:21:00.002-05:00

Our intrepid heroes end the year by buzzing the tower. In the casefile: Batman 243-4 and Detective Comics 424-5. In the current book reviews: Batgirl 4, Detective Comics 859, Gotham City Sirens 6, and Streets of Gotham 6. Batman takes down Dracula once and for all; and the guys review the year. Also discussed: Arkham Asylum 2, painful childhood memories, DC Earth 1, Christmas traditions, and, of course, the Return of Bruce Wayne. And a partridge in a pear tree.

The band (or album, in this case) o' the week is the soundtrack to Top Gun. Don't blame me, it was all Rob.

Special Ed 4: Batman Returns

2009-12-11T01:01:00.001-05:00

Our intrepid heroes are joined by brave sidekick Chris, aka Snellyboy, to discuss the 1992 cuh-lassic "Batman Returns," directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny Devito, and Christopher Walken.

Music from Run DMC's self-titled album.

Bat-Radia Promo

2009-12-02T12:19:00.002-05:00

This is a promo for The Bat-Radia. If you have a podcast or some other form of audio thing and wouldn't mind playing it, we'd really appreciate it (and if you do, let us know so we can thank you and/or return the favor!). Otherwise, just think of it as the world's shortest best-of episode.

Thanks for listening!

Ep. 20: Whatsit?

2009-11-29T02:26:00.000-05:00

Our intrepid heroes try to remember what things are called. Once they give up, they review Batman 241-242 and 693; Gotham City Sirens 5; Red Robin 6; Batman & Robin 6; and Detective Comics 422-423. There's a new segment, Cluemaster's Challenge, where our heroes try to stump each other, and as usual Batman takes on a challenger to the throne, this time Brock Sampson of Venture Bros fame. Also discussed are Blackest (K)Night theories, the DC animated movies, and little league.

The band o' the week is Chingon, with their album Mexican Spaghetti Western.

Ep. 19: On Erom Recnac

2009-11-11T18:46:00.002-05:00

Our intrepid heroes make a succesful second go at recording yet another grand episode of Bat-Radia. Featuring: Batman vs. Cancer; a pantload of current issue reviews: Batman 691-692, Batgirl 3, Streets of Gotham 5, Red Robin 5, & Detective Comics 858; and a brand new segment, BATter Up! In the Casefile, they discuss Batman 239-240 and Detective 420-421. Also: laser gates, Jonathan's life of crime, and taking credit for stuff.

The band o' the week is Robert Earl Keen, with his album "No. 2 Live Dinner."

Download

Ep. 18: A Question of Hair

2009-10-23T13:02:00.000-04:00

Bat-Radia, now with 3x times the controversy! 3x the music! 3x the laughs! And 3x the hair! Our intrepid heroes find theme songs for various Bat-characters in the Countdown, after discussing Gotham City Sirens 4, Batman & Robin 4-5, Detective Comics 857, and Blackest Night: Batman 3. In the Casefile, they talk about Batman 237 and Detective Comics 417-419. Other topics include Elvis, DC's ridiculous skip-month plans, and hats.

Music from U2's Zooropa.

Get it Here

Contest!

2009-10-11T02:49:00.001-04:00

The first official Bat-Radia contest is here! All you have to do to win our fabulous prize (a copy of Detective Comics #850 autographed by artist Dustin Nguyen) is recreate Dr. Pyg's rant from the pages of Batman & Robin #3. To enter, either call our voicemail line (404.939.0653), or record and email the file (batradia@gmail.com), and give us your interpretation of the transcript below. Be creative: turn it into a song, do voices, pretend you're a poet at a jazz club, whatever. The best one wins! The deadline is October 31.

Even wrong way round, this little gent could make a well-spoken lady out of a monkey or a flower girl out of a snail. And so was born Professor Pyg, you see? Good.

I like to work to music. Sexy disco hot.

Imagine you're a girl. At a dance. And you meet this guy, well read, good looks...except...

Except his feet...

His feet are pig's trotters. UH!

Now what's wrong? You look at me like I'm out of shape. Like I drank too much and forgot my medicine, is that it? I'm an artist! Who can expect me to work on anti-psychotics?

I hate this music!

Oink oinkety oinkety oink

I want to be sick. I want to operate. I want to be sick in front of everyone. Put his face on him! I'm nearly ready...nearly...

Perfect...little...trotters.

Ep. 17: Tiny Pumpkin-Headed Monster

2009-10-11T02:23:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes tackle the tough issues, like "where are Batman's pants?" and "where are that man's criminal charges?" Also pondered are Streets of Gotham 4, Batgirl 2, Red Robin 4, Blackest Night: Batman 2, Detective Comics 415-416, and Batman 235-236. Our heroes Countdown their top 10 Batman covers, Scientology rears its weird and ugly head in Riddle Me This, and Batman single-handedly defeats the recession.

But wait, there's more! The first official Bat-Radia contest is announced!

Music by the Gin Blossoms.

Get it Here

Episode 16: Sexy Disco Hot

2009-09-27T11:06:00.001-04:00

There is dissension amongst our intrepid heroes as they discuss the books this week, particularly Batman 690 and Detective Comics 856. Other books discussed include Batman & Robin 3, Gotham City Sirens 3, Detective Comics 413-414, and Batman 234 (finally, a real villain!). In The Countdown, Batman is sent globe-hopping; and Sandman is the next contestant on Beat Down by Batman. And don't miss (how could you?) our bevy of special guests!

This episode's music is from The Beatles' The Beatles (aka, The White Album).

Get it Here

Special Edition 3: Batman: Arkham Asylum

2009-09-05T23:48:00.001-04:00

With one intrepid hero missing in action, the other is joined by brave sidekick Jason (aka Jovial1) to review the video game Batman: Arkham Asylum.

Music from Michael Bublé's album Come Fly With Me.

Get it Here

Special Edition 2: Batman

2009-09-05T13:00:00.000-04:00

This podcast needs an enema! Our intrepid heroes are joined by brave sidekick Clees (aka CrazyClees) to discuss the 1989 Tim Burton film Batman, starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and Kim Basinger.

Music from Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band's self-titled album.

Get it Here

Episode 15: The Mystery of the Naked Batgirl

2009-08-27T02:00:00.003-04:00

Our intrepid heroes review a whole pile o' comics in this one. To be specific, Batgirl 1; Red Robin 3; Streets of Gotham 3; Blackest Night: Batman 1; Batman 231-232 and 689; and Detective Comics 411-412. Along the way they confront mysterious waffles, Batgirls stripping, mysterious logic and logic-free mysteries, and more! Also, Batman fights Galactus, devourer of worlds, and they discuss their favorite Elseworlds tales (though Jonathan cheats a bit).

The music this episode is from the Roper album Brace Yourself for the Mediocre.

Get It Here

Episode 14: She-Man Bat

2009-08-12T19:57:00.002-04:00

Here you are, dear listener! It's been almost three weeks since our intrepid heroes disappeared, and you took the trail--the trail that finally led you here...to this foreboding episode of The Bat-Radia on the outskirts of the internet! Only one thing bothers you-- THIS EPISODE WASN'T HERE LAST WEEK! Listen, between songs from Tegan and Sara's album The Con, as Jonathan and Rob review bone chilling issues of Detective Comics (407-410, 855) and Gotham City Sirens.

But something's not right! All of the most terrifying segments have returned...from the grave! Witness the startling history of Tim Drake! Tremble as Batman matches wits with Jimmy, Mary-Kate, and Ashley Olsen! And stare in horror as unthinkable questions and comments are bandied about! Though nothing can prepare you for the terror of Jonathan breaking into song! The screams won't stop!

Get it Here

Episode 13: That's What She Said

2009-07-30T03:00:00.001-04:00

Our intrepid heroes, Hal & Fatality, find that it's just too big (that's what she said) a topic, and spend way too long talking about it. And by it, we mean Blackest Night, DC's crappy trade program, Marvel Man, being trapped on an island with Alan Moore and Garth Ennis, too many Bat-books, and, eventually, Detective Comics 405 & 406; Batman 229, 230, & 688; Streets of Gotham 2; and Red Robin 2. Because we rambled on so long there's no Character Spotlight, Beat Down by Batman, or Riddle Me This this episode. So, you know...sorry.

The music for the episode is from The Judybat's Down in the Shacks Where the Satellite Dishes Grow

download it

(No enhanced version this episode, due to file size constraints. Sorry.)

Episode 12: The Sky is Falling

2009-07-13T23:42:00.002-04:00

Our intrepid heroes persevere through thunderstorms of Biblical proportions to bring you this slightly less than epic episode. Books reviewed are Detective Comics 403, 404, and 854; Batman 226 and 227; Gotham City Sirens 1; and Batman and Robin 2. In The Countdown they talk about stuff they dig that others can't stand, and vice versa. Batman takes on Dark Phoenix and, sort of by accident, The Sentry. Other topics include Wednesday Comics, Archie, Jonathan being an old man, Rob forgetting we put music between segments, and ET.

The music this episode is from Richard Cheese's The Sunny Side of the Moon.

Get it here

Episode 11: El Damn

2009-06-30T03:00:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes return to form, discussing Heroes Con, Spider-Man villain rip-offs, Jonathan's fear of snakes and sharks, Rob's fear of belly buttons, plus some bonus funny. Also discussed are Batman & Robin #1, Red Robin #1, Streets of Gotham #1, Batman #687; Detective Comics 400-403, Batman 225; the short history of Damien Wayne; and Batman vs. Ambush Bug.

The music is from AC/DC's Live.

Direct Download

Special Edition 1: Batman the Movie (1966)

2009-06-19T06:00:00.004-04:00

Our intrepid heroes are joined by brave sidekick Daniel (aka Grayson) to review and discuss 1966's Batman: The Movie, starring Adam West, Burt Ward, Cesar Romero, Burgess Meredith, Frank Gorshin, and Lee Merriwether.

Music this episode from 3 Doors Down's Another 700 Miles

Direct Download

Episode 10: Extremely Silly

2009-06-11T05:00:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes keep it brief, reviewing Batman in Barcelona, Gotham After Midnight 1-10, Detective Comics 398-399, and Batman 222 and 224. They list the 5 creators they'd most like to see write and/or draw Bat-books. In Beat Down by Batman, Bullseye steps to the plate, and our heroes also discuss Bond, guns, Dave Matthews Band, and a host of other things.

The music this episode is from Aerosmith's Honkin' on Bobo.

Direct Download

Episode 9: Vas Ist Der Fledermensch

2009-05-25T12:53:00.000-04:00

DC Comics made our intrepid heroes angry. You may not like them when they're angry. Like the Nazi villains of Batman 221, they rage against DC's editorial staff and the lackluster resolutions of Oracle: The Cure and Battle for the Cowl, before reviewing the more fun Batman 220 and Detective Comics 396-397. Inexplicably, Papa Smurf attacks Batman, and we learn the sordid history of everyone's favorite femme fatale, Catwoman. Other topics include skinny-dipping, Lost making Jonathan frustrated, Heroes Con, and breakfast cereals. And don't miss Rob being mugged live!

This episode's music is from the Southern Culture on the Skids album "Dirt Track Date."

Email the show at batradia@gmail.com
Leave us (good) iTunes reviews, please.
Direct Download

Episode 8: Batman Does NOT Cry!

2009-05-13T22:15:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes finally escape the Golden Age, crashing the Silver Age's party without invitations! To make up for this rudeness they talk about Batman 217 & 219, and Detective Comics 394 & 395. Also, witness the return of In Stores Now!, as they review Battle for the Cowl 2, Oracle: The Cure 1 & 2, and Detective Comics 853. Lobo is the next contender to be Beat Down by Batman, and our heroes argue and discuss such varied topics as paraplegic cheesecake, nuts, Wolverine, letters from the past, and the dumbest comic book gadgets.

This episode's music is from "Blackholes and Revelations," by Muse.

Email the show at batradia@gmail.com
Leave us (good) iTunes reviews, please.
Direct Download

Episode 7: Let's Get Dangerous

2009-04-28T21:55:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes get dangerous, talking about replacing Robin, M*A*S*H*, desserts, the history of Commissionar Gordon, the confusion caused by multiple universes, and how Batman inspired Star Wars. Along the way, they also stop long enough to discuss Detective Comics 351, 356, and 359, and Batman 181, before Darkwing Duck tries, and of course fails, to defeat Batman. My vote for quote of the show: "He already knows how to dress like a pixie."

This episode's music is from Weezer's Red Album.

Direct Download

Episode 6: Bruce Ain't No Broke...Fellow

2009-04-21T00:19:00.003-04:00

Our intrepid heroes pity the fool that destroyed the first recording of this episode. Despite technical malfunctions, we press on and discuss the first appearances of Mr. Freeze, Bat-Mite, Bat-Girl, and Cat-Man, as well as Alfred's death. Then we go over what we consider the essential Batman stories and cast the never-to-happen Dark Knight Returns movie. Also discussed are such varied topics as cross-dressing, video games, cross-dressing, omnibuses, cross-dressing, the new GI Joe cartoon, and, of course, cross-dressing.

This episode's music is from The Red Hot Chili Peppers' "By the Way."

Direct Download

Episode 5: Oh, This is Uncomfortable...

2009-04-21T00:19:00.001-04:00

Our intrepid heroes continually venture into hazardous waters by making inappropriate jokes, comments, and innuendos about every PC-protected group imaginable. Well, just two, mainly. There's a lot of talk about Dick. Seriously, it's leaning towards uncomfortable.

Eventually they get around to talking about Battle for the Cowl #1; the tragedy that is Batman: Cacophony; Superman 76; Detective Comics 184, 233, and 259; and Batman 92. Inspector Gadget attempts to take down Batman, and fails like so many before him.

This episode's music is from Arcade Fire's "Funeral."

Direct Download

Episode 4: Everyone Has a Corn Wagon

2009-04-21T00:18:00.002-04:00

Our intrepid heroes bravely do not talk about Watchmen at all, setting themselves apart from every other comic book podcast in the universe. Instead they discuss and review Birds of Prey 127; Robin 183; Detective Comics 140 and 168; and Batman 59, 62, and 63. Batman prepares us for the coming Zombie Apocalypse, and our heroes go on a quest to find the perfect Girl Scout cookie.

Other topics include the fear of heights, silly costumes, Batcave trophies, and why Jonathan hates chocolate. The music this episode is from Van Halen's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge."

Get it Here

Episode 3: Seagull Helmet

2009-04-21T00:18:00.000-04:00

Our intrepid heroes bravely venture further into the Golden Age, discovering the first appearances of such notables as Vicki Vale, Alfred, Tweedeldee and -Dum, and the Mad Hatter. Witness! signs of the Blackest Night to come! Thrill! to our heroes racking their brains over Neil Gaiman's Batman 686! Experience terror! as Batman and Ace take on Snake Eyes and Timber! And more!

Music this episode from the Johnny Cash box set "Unearthed."

This is the enhanced version of the show. If you don't have an iPod/iPhone, you need the standard version, which is below this in the feed.

Direct Download