The Animated Series – Wrap Up

The Animated Series – Wrap Up

Author: The Pensky File January 7, 2022 Duration: 1:10:25

This is it! We did it! After 4 years and change and sixty podcast episodes, we’ve made it to the end of Batman: The Animated Series, and it’s sibling show The New Batman Advetures! Our examination of the show referred to by many as the single greatest piece of Batman media ever has come to a close, and what have we learned? Is it true what people say?



A superlative work in the long history of Batman that stands out as one of the finest, Batman the Animated Series introduced the character to generations of new fans, as well as reigniting love for the character in many older fans as well. Its impact is still felt to this day, from video games to movies, to cartoons, all the way back around to the comics where the character first appeared.



Join Clay and Sean as they chat about the series as a whole their favorite and least favorite episodes, what they were surprised by this time around, their thoughts on podcasting, as well as some peeks into what’s coming next!



Enjoy this final look back at Batman: The Animated Series, and thank you for listening! We hope you’ll stick with us when The BATTASS Podocast returns as BATTASS BEYOND!

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
Podcast Episodes
Fire From Olympus | Read My Lips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:35
This week on the BATTASS Podcast, the villains get weird as a rich guy with delusions of godhood thinks he’s literally the Greek god Zeus, and a foul-mouthed, gangster puppet has designs on putting Batman in cement shoes…
The Demon’s Quest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:48
This week on the BATTASS Podcast, the Demon comes to Gotham, and then goes to the middle east, and then goes crazy as Ra’s Al Ghul makes his grand entrance onto the Batman the Animated Series stage in “The Demons Quest”!…
Blind as a Bat | His Silicon Soul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:04
This week on the BATTASS Podcast, the town is painted glowing-red in not one, but both episodes, Blind As A Bat and His Silicon Soul! Batman builds a fancy red-lensed vision booster after losing his sight in Blind as a B…
Shadow of the Bat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:49
BATTASS has returned with “Shadow of the Bat”! When Commissioner Gordon is framed for taking bribes from Rupert Thorne, his daughter Barbara pleads with Batman to show up at a rally being put on in the commissioner’s beh…
The Curse of the White Knight | Q&A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:34
Clay and Sean return to the podcast to discuss Sean’s new release, “The Curse of the White Knight“. It’s Castlevania meets Batman! Or is it? Listen as the guys discuss the history of the book and explain the behind-the-s…
The Mechanic | Harley and Ivy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:47
In this episode of the podcast, Clay and Sean discuss the episodes, “The Mechanic” and “Harley and Ivy”! In “The Mechanic“, thanks to a freak accident during a high-speed chase, the Batmobile is virtually demolished. Aft…
Paging the Crime Doctor | Zatanna [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:15
In this episode of the podcast, Clay and Sean discuss the Batman: The Animated Series episodes, “Paging the Crime Doctor” and “Zatanna”! In “Paging the Crime Doctor“, Dr. Matthew Thorne (played by Joseph Campanella), los…
The Man Who Killed Batman | Mudslide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:57
This week, Clay and Sean discuss the episodes, “The Man Who Killed Batman” and “Mudslide”! In “The Man Who Killed Batman“, small-time gang member Sidney “The Squid” Debris (played by Matt Frewer) seemingly kills Batman b…
I Am the Night | Off Balance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:16
This week, Clay and Sean discuss the episodes “I Am the Night” and “Off Balance”! In “I Am the Night“, on the anniversary of the death of Bruce’s parents, Batman accompanies Leslie Thompkins to Crime Alley to place roses…
Birds of a Feather | What is Reality? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:31
This week, Clay and Sean discuss “Birds of a Feather” and “What is Reality?” In “Birds of a Feather“, Veronica Vreeland is looking for a way to create a splash with her next party and arrives at the idea of having a form…