The Batman (Patreon Teaser)

The Batman (Patreon Teaser)

Author: The Pensky File March 16, 2022 Duration: 11:50

As Pinhead the Cenobite once said, “You called us, we came!” The boys from BATTASS are here to give you a teaser for their Patreon-exclusive talk about The Batman, the newest live action cinematic installment of the Batman franchise! This one star everybody’s favorite glittering vampire-turned-art house superstar Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight, and helmed by the director who’s never made a bad movie but isn’t yet a household name, Matt Reeves.



 In The Batman, the titular Batman ventures into Gotham City’s underworld when a sadistic killer (The Riddler, as portrayed by Paul Dano) leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator’s plans become clear, the Dark Knight Detective  must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, drive a pretty sick car,  and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis.



The usual friends are there in the form of Alfred and Jim Gordon, and though it’s only been a few years since the last time we saw Catwoman on the big screen, two of Batman’s most fiendish foes step on to the stage for the first time in quite a while! The Riddler makes his first appearance since Batman Forever, and The Penguin makes his first appearance since Batman Returns, THIRTY years ago!



If mood is what you’re after, then The Batman is the movie for you! Gotham City hardly sees the sunlight, and is constantly soaked by pouring rain, so atmosphere is in no short supply here. You know what else is in no short supply? FIRE-LIT BATMAN! If you’d like to hear the rest of our conversation about The Batman, join us over on Patreon.com/thepenskyfile, but until then, grab your blue tooth contact lenses, puff out your squirrel suit, don’t show your Joker, and join us for this preview of The Batman!

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
Once Burned & Hooked Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:41
This week on The BATTASS Podcast, the game is on, the deck is stacked and reality is virtual as we get jacked into Once Burned and Hooked up! We’ve got the return of the Royal Flush gang, and boy is there family drama, a…
Hidden Agenda & Bloodsport [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:11
KUMITE, KUMITE, KUMI–awww, wrong one… This week on The BATTASS Podcast, we’re getting closer to the truth about Batman’s true identity (who IS he???) with Hidden Agenda, and we’re NOT headed to a Kumite, but we ARE runni…
Joyride & Lost Soul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:35
Get in the car (or in this case the stolen military aircraft), nerds, we’re going Jokering! Then we’re all gonna get blitzed and upload our consciousnesses to the hard drives and hijack some bat suits! That’s right, this…
Splicers & Earth Mover [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:52
The time has come, the boys of BATTASS have returned to officially kick off our coverage of season 2 of Batman Beyond! We take flight back to Neo Gotham with two monstrous tales of mutation, the season premier Splicers,…
A Tribute to Kevin Conroy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:23
After a long hiatus, BATTASS is back, but we begin our new season on a somber note, as Sean and Clay discuss the legacy of, and pay tribute to, arguably the greatest actor to take on the role of Batman, the late Kevin Co…
Ascension & Season 1 Wrap Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:13
This week on BATTASS: Beyond we’re rounding out the final episode of season one, as well as taking questions from the crowd with Ascension, and a big ol’ mess of listener questions to answer! Per DCAU WIki:“Ascension” is…
Disappearing Inque & A Touch of Curaré [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:16
This week on BATTASS: Beyond we’re back in black, and welcoming a new colorful killer to the universe as we see the return of Inque and the debut of Curare in Disappearing Inque and A Touch of Curare! Per DCAU WIki: “Dis…
The Winning Edge & Spellbound [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
Time to juice up, nerds! Gotta get out there and pump some iron so you can rob some banks or something! This week on BATTASS: BEYOND, we’re hanging out with “Bane’s Friend” and summoning the undead of your mind with The…
Shriek & Dead Man’s Hand [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:02
What’s that? Speak up, we can’t hear you! You’re gonna have to be a lot louder than that, as this week on BATTASS Beyond we’ve been introduced to the dastardly devil of dangerous decibles, Shriek! Don’t worry though, it’…
Meltdown & Heroes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:45
This week on BATTASS Beyond, the frigid face of a familiar foe makes its way to our screens, and Batman Beyond heads across the street for some inspiration from the “distinguished competition,” and riffs on the golden ag…