GWC Podcast #194

Podcasts Galactic Watercooler
#21

I can second that. The Animated series In my opinion provides a deep introspection of Batman without decades of comics and story to go through. I think there were 4 seasons and a few movies to go on, and quite a lot of it is truly amazing. The further you get into the series the more complex it gets

Spoiler (Though at this point… really?)
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There’s a Poison Ivy-centric Episode where she’s settled down with a Husband and kids, who turn out to be Plant-based creatures in different stages of growth. Though there’s action in the episode, it’s really about Pamela Isley wanting to be “normal”. I think the ending, on that note, is a very powerful point.
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Also, HARDAC was a pretty awesome Villian. Bob Greenberger is right in that Batman really has one of the most intriguing Rogue Galleries. I really think it’s only because of Batman himself…

#22

Love the usage of Brad Sucks at the end of the interview.

#23

It is, indeed, ossim! Looky:

Barbara-

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#24

So I decided to check out The Blanks’ website to see when they’d be playing near me, and that led me to this blog post. It turns out they make hospital visits in every town they play, and the blog post specifically mentions the McKinney, TX show.

Very cool.

#25

There should be a song like, “I can do this all on my own / I’m a Batman.”

Awesome episode. They keep getting awesomer.

#26

“I’m the Batman.” I concur.

#27

Correct, sir.

Nerdy alien in original V was Robert Englund, (the original) Freddy Kreuger. “I am just.”

I made this joke elsewhere, but the Feminine Wiles Strategy is why they’re breaking the show into two four-episode arcs: If the aliens sent Hot Women to take over the world, it’d only take about four weeks. The writers need to figure out what to do next.

ps. This week’s South Park already sent up Avatar as “Dancing With Smurfs.”

#28

If you’re looking for a Batman discussion/reading list/bibliography, check out the ongoing GWC discussion of Batman, with invaluable contributions by onetime regulars and old friends like Galaxy Ranger, he who is well-read and sadly absent:

http://forum.galacticwatercooler.com/showthread.php?t=985

It’s 54 pages and counting.

On the subject of Batman and the Justice League, here’s an interesting JL collection in which Batman’s relationship with the league goes south: Justice League: Tower of Babel. Long story short, potential spoilers…

[spoiler]Batman, fearing – nay, knowing – that any of the JL superheroes could turn heel one day, has assembled a dossier of how to take any of them down. Then the bad guys get a hold of it. Ooops. But, point being, they all work. With Batman’s plans as a blueprint, the JLA’s collective ass is kicked. And Batman’s the only one who can set things right. [/spoiler]

He’s not so much a leader in this story. He’s more an outsider, and it shows his relationship with the rest of the club.

http://www.amazon.com/JLA-Book-7-Tower-Babel/dp/156389727X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258482537&sr=8-1

#29

And don’t forget to take the Women of the Batverse poll:

http://forum.galacticwatercooler.com/showthread.php?t=3393&highlight=catwoman

#30

Great podcast. I’m happy to see that the “news” stuff is really working, it’s a great way to start off and gets the ball rolling quite well. The Bob Greenberger interview was fascinating and shed a lot of light onto this comic noob’s perception of Batman’s history and lore. It’s always fascinating to hear from people who are immersed in these worlds, and Chuck kept asking the questions I wanted to hear throughout. Nice.

The Blanks Interview-Slash-Bing-Session was completely and utterly frakking laugh out loud hilarious. Having been privileged to see Audra get her silly on in person, please let it be known: you cannot out-funny or out-smart Audra. Period. She rocks. :smiley:

#31

Agree totally about the news. I love that you guys are doing that, and I love the “News everybody!” intro.

The “interview” was hilarious. If you ever do a Scrubs arc or something or if they are ever in town I’d love to hear a podcast with the bunch of you.

Keep up the awesome work. That was wonderful.

#32

I know I’m not alone in my plans for a re-listen of this cast!

Am I crazy, or does this thing purr like a well-oiled machine?

Audra is not only the coolest, she’s the SHIZZ, baby!

Oh, and I love the boyz, too! lol!

#33

i am with sean on the more batgirl part…

#34

I love the “Please don’t go!” moment during the interview. I just about bust a spleen when that happened.

#35

GWC. Proving once again they do the best damned podcast on the interwebs! Bravo!

#36

FYI - the Blanks remind me of one of my favorite bands, the Blenders. The Blenders are the Minnesota version of the Blanks. :smiley:

#37

I did a bit of a double take when you guys wrote off Freddy Krueger as “that nerdy guy”.

I think… that as big and muscular as the current resistance dude is, I’d be more wary of the guy that can kill me in my freakin’ dreams.

#38

A sign that The Simpsons took over a bit of popular culture - I’m totally thinking of Groundskeeper Willie when reading about Krueger. :slight_smile:

I’m behind on the casts, so just listened to this one - what a treat!! I had no idea there’d be a Blanks interview!! Anyway, thanks for that - it was pure awesome, and count me in as another who owns their cd too. I’m psyched you guys got to see their show ( and may I say, oh so jealous! :)). Anyway, what a treat. Thanks!

I’m not really too familiar with Batman outside of the movie/tv franchise, so it was really interesting to hear you experts explain the beginnings of the character. My thought (probably an obvious one) is that Batman is so dark because under a different circumstance ( say if it was the police who killed his parents), I fully expect Batman to be a villain and not a hero.