Double Talk & You Scratch My Back

Double Talk & You Scratch My Back

Author: The Pensky File June 16, 2021 Duration: 1:15:03





50 episodes! This week on the BATTASS Podcast we welcome back Batman’s tiniest, most block-headed adversary, Scarface, in Double Talk, as well as say “meow” to a new-look Catwoman putting the moves on the boy wonder (man wonder?) in You Scratch My Back! We’re still making our way through all these season 4 redesigns, and boy do we have a lot to say about mullets, who has them, who needs them, and what REALLY counts as a mullet. Seriously, we talk about mullets at LENGTH. “Double Talk” and “You Scratch My Back”!



First up, in Double Talk, when Arnold Wesker (The Ventriloquist) is deemed rehabilitated and released from Arkham Asylum, he discovers that Scarface, his gangster alternate personality, may be re-emerging. Arnold, Batman and Batgirl team to keep Arthur mentally sound. Billy Barty guest stars in another “villain reformed”-type episode, continuing the trend from last season, but this time the reformation might actually stick!



Next up in You Scratch My Back,  In an effort to further distance himself from Batman, Nightwing tries to go it alone to stop a smuggling ring and gets unexpected help from Catwoman. Selena’s got a new haircut and a new dye job as she returns in a brand new, streamlined outfit, ready to put the moves on Nightwing, all in hopes of getting him to help her smuggle a diamond in from South America. It’s a long way for her to go for a ham sandwich, for sure, but how can you blame her – Nightwing’s got a great butt!



Join Sean and Clay as they get into the finer points of throwing your voice, why drawing perspective sucks, so many mullets, big disco-era shirt collars, sweet katana swords, and the nerds who like them. Grab your favorite anthropomorphized doll, cuddle up to your arch enemy’s best friend, and check this one out!

Ever wonder what happens when two working comic book artists sit down to talk about the definitive cartoon version of the Dark Knight? That’s the simple, compelling premise behind BATTASS: The Batman The Animated Series Show Podcast. Hosts Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy bring their insider’s perspective from the drawing board to every discussion, breaking down each installment of the legendary series. Their conversations are less like formal reviews and more like you’re overhearing a deep, passionate, and often very funny debate between two experts who genuinely love the material. You’ll hear them trace the artistic influences in the show’s iconic style, analyze the sharp writing that appealed to both kids and adults, and share personal insights into why certain characters or storylines resonate so powerfully within the broader world of comics. This isn’t a rushed recap; it’s a thoughtful, episode-by-episode excavation of what made Batman: The Animated Series a cultural touchstone. The result is a consistently engaging podcast that feels both educational and entertaining, offering a unique lens on a show many of us thought we already knew everything about. New episodes from The Pensky File dive into a single chapter of the animated saga, making it a perfect companion whether you’re revisiting the series or discovering it for the first time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 98

BATTASS: The Batman The Animated Series Show Podcast
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