The Once and Future Thing (JLU)

The Once and Future Thing (JLU)

Author: The Pensky File July 17, 2026 Duration: 1:35:45

Well, congratulations to everyone except me.

I had what I thought was the safest bet on Polymarket: The BATTASS Podcast is never coming back. Easy money, right? Sean Murphy and Clay McCormack disappeared into the wilderness, got busy making comics, and left the podcast to gather dust like a forgotten longbox full of '90s Image books. I practically started spending my winnings before the market even closed.

Then these two jerks decide to un-retire.

So now I'm broke, my prediction record is in shambles, and somehow you're the one who gets rewarded with a brand-new episode of the BATTASS Podcast.

This long-overdue reunion finds Sean and Clay diving headfirst into one of the strangest and most entertaining stories in the DC Animated Universe: the Justice League Unlimited two-parter, "The Once and Future Thing." Time travel? Jonah Hex? Batman Beyond? A future ruled by Chronos? This episode has everything, and the guys break down what makes this gloriously weird adventure such a standout in the series.

As if resurrecting the podcast wasn't enough to ruin my financial future, they've also got new comics to talk about. Sean discusses his latest graphic novel, The Last Driver, a gritty, high-octane story that's already turning heads. Meanwhile, Clay pulls back the curtain on Hard Style Juice, his long-awaited creator-owned series packed with crime, action, and enough attitude to make me wish I'd invested in literally anything else.

It's the kind of conversation BATTASS fans have been hoping for ever since the show went silent: comics, animation, behind-the-scenes stories, and the effortless back-and-forth that made the podcast worth listening to in the first place.

I'm still furious. My wallet may never recover. But if the BATTASS Podcast had to come back and completely destroy my carefully planned betting strategy...I guess this is exactly the episode you'd want it to return with


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: 50

BATTASS: The Batman The Animated Series Show Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Sentries of the Last Cosmos & Payback [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:23
Dude! What’s up, fellow Bat-fans? Welcome to the grooviest episode of The BATTASS Podcast, man! I’m your laid-back host, Clay “The Wave Rider” McCormack, and joining me is my bro-tastic buddy, Sean “The Zen Master” Murph…
Plague & April Moon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:15
Well, well, well, ladies and gents, welcome to the latest episode of The BATTASS Podcast, hosted by yours truly, Clay “The Talker” McCormack, and my pal, Sean “The Wise Guy” Murphy. Today, we’re divin’ deep into the grit…
The Flash (Patreon Preview) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:55
Arrr, me mateys! Avast ye! Ye be a settin’ sail on a special edition episode of The BATTASS Podcast, and Clay and Sean will guide you through this treacherous sea of pop culture. But ye be wonderin’, why this be a specia…
The Eggbaby & Zeta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:22
Welcome to the latest episode of The BATTASS Podcast, where your charismatic hosts, Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy, venture into the enthralling universe of Batman Beyond. Today’s menu includes “The Eggbaby” and “Zeta,”…
Armory & Sneak Peek [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:56
Ready your sketchbooks and adjust your headphones, as a dual serving of comic book brilliance is about to come your way! Join Clay and Sean, your hosts and guiding lights of the BATTASS Podcast, as they explore two fasci…
Final Cut & Last Resort [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:57
Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your utility belts and gear up for thrilling crime-fighting action, as Clay and Sean from the BATTASS Podcast return with a new episode exploring two iconic installments of the cherished Batm…
Rats & Mind Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:05
Holy podcast Batman! In the latest episode of The BATTASS Podcast, hosts Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy take on two futuristic and mind-bending episodes of Batman Beyond – Rats and Mind Games. With their trademark passio…
Terry’s Friend Dates a Robot & Eyewitness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:33
This week on The BATTASS Podcast, Terry learns the limits of love and Commissioner Gordon can’t trust what she sees with her own eyes in Terry’s Friend Dates a Robot and Eyewitness! Stay for the show talk, stick around f…
Revenant & Babel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:34
This week on The BATTASS Podcast, we’ve got a couple villains we’ve seen before making their triumphant, and not so triumphant, returns to Gotham City! First up Willie Watt, the boy with the big construction mech best fr…
Beyond the White Knight – Wrap Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:21
This week on The BATTASS Podcast, we’re taking a leap off the screen and into the funny pages as Sean and Clay talk all about Batman: Beyond the White Knight. They look back at the creation of it, the production of it, a…