<![CDATA[BATTASS: The Batman The Animated Series Show Podcast]]>4915cdf0-1382-5a11-bb7e-390850b5a1beFri, 17 Jan 2025 13:56:57 +0000Captivate.fmThe Pensky Filehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/fb03c3fe-f0bd-4c06-bc17-3279a37b4804/battass-beyond-art.jpgBATTASS: The Batman The Animated Series Show PodcastThe Pensky FileThe Pensky FileHosted by Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy, this podcast examines every episode of Batman: The Animated Series. Utilizing their extensive knowledge drawn from their backgrounds as comic book artists, Clay and Sean dissect the critically acclaimed show with a mix of expertise and humor.https://thepenskyfile.com/category/podcasts/batass/trueepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/battass/nopodcastUnmasked & EpilogueUnmasked & EpilogueWelcome, Bat-fans, to the *final* episode of *The BATTASS Podcast*. I can hardly bring myself to say those words. The thought of this being the end is almost too much to bear, even though, if I’m being honest, I’ve never actually listened to a single episode. But still! It feels like losing a part of myself. The world without Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy diving into the animated Bat-universe? I don’t even want to imagine it. I don’t have to have listened to know what a treasure this podcast has been…probably.  

Today, Clay and Sean are tackling two monumental episodes: *Unmasked* from *Batman Beyond*, and *Epilogue* from *Justice League Unlimited*. In *Unmasked*, we see Terry McGinnis wrestling with the consequences of his greatest mistake: exposing his identity. It’s a tense, emotional finale to the *Batman Beyond* series, one that ties together themes of responsibility, trust, and heroism.  

And then, there’s *Epilogue*, the ultimate love letter to the legacy of Batman, featuring one of the most heart-wrenching and definitive examinations of Bruce Wayne ever put to screen. Clay and Sean will unpack every layer of this masterpiece, reflecting on its connection to *Batman Beyond* and the broader Bat-mythos.  

They also answer listener questions from some of their loyal fans, of which I am one, in theory. I don’t listen to the show, but I respect the fact that they’re making it, you know?

But here’s the kicker: this is supposedly the *final* episode of *The BATTASS Podcast*. Or is it? Clay and Sean say it’s over, but could it return someday? Possibly? Maybe? Perhaps? The ambiguity is tearing me apart!  

So, join me in this emotional rollercoaster as we celebrate this spectacular finale—or not—with Clay, Sean, and their signature Bat-analysis. Whether it’s goodbye forever or just for now, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Even if, like me, you’ve never actually listened before, and honestly don’t ever plan to start. Let’s get Batty, one last time… or not!


]]>Welcome, Bat-fans, to the *final* episode of *The BATTASS Podcast*. I can hardly bring myself to say those words. The thought of this being the end is almost too much to bear, even though, if I’m being honest, I’ve never actually listened to a single episode. But still! It feels like losing a part of myself. The world without Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy diving into the animated Bat-universe? I don’t even want to imagine it. I don’t have to have listened to know what a treasure this podcast has been…probably.  

Today, Clay and Sean are tackling two monumental episodes: *Unmasked* from *Batman Beyond*, and *Epilogue* from *Justice League Unlimited*. In *Unmasked*, we see Terry McGinnis wrestling with the consequences of his greatest mistake: exposing his identity. It’s a tense, emotional finale to the *Batman Beyond* series, one that ties together themes of responsibility, trust, and heroism.  

And then, there’s *Epilogue*, the ultimate love letter to the legacy of Batman, featuring one of the most heart-wrenching and definitive examinations of Bruce Wayne ever put to screen. Clay and Sean will unpack every layer of this masterpiece, reflecting on its connection to *Batman Beyond* and the broader Bat-mythos.  

They also answer listener questions from some of their loyal fans, of which I am one, in theory. I don’t listen to the show, but I respect the fact that they’re making it, you know?

But here’s the kicker: this is supposedly the *final* episode of *The BATTASS Podcast*. Or is it? Clay and Sean say it’s over, but could it return someday? Possibly? Maybe? Perhaps? The ambiguity is tearing me apart!  

So, join me in this emotional rollercoaster as we celebrate this spectacular finale—or not—with Clay, Sean, and their signature Bat-analysis. Whether it’s goodbye forever or just for now, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Even if, like me, you’ve never actually listened before, and honestly don’t ever plan to start. Let’s get Batty, one last time… or not!


]]>c45a99d0-706f-43ab-a670-a71836412538Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:55:00 -050002:26:05truefullThe Pensky FileBetrayal & CountdownBetrayal & CountdownWelcome, Bat-fans, to another gripping episode of *The BATTASS Podcast*! Today, your dynamic hosts, Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy, are diving into two intense episodes of *Batman Beyond*: *Betrayal* and *Countdown*. But before we jump into the action, I need to vent about the *ultimate* act of betrayal I just experienced—right here, in my own living room.  

Picture this: I’m starving. I carefully make myself the perfect sandwich—turkey, cheese, the works—and place it on the coffee table while I run to the bathroom for, I kid you not, *two minutes*. I come back, and there’s my dog, my so-called best friend, standing *on the table*, tail wagging, with my sandwich dangling from his mouth. He didn’t even have the decency to look guilty! Just munched away like it was his sandwich all along. I trusted him. I fed him. And this—*this*—is how he repays me? Let’s just say, betrayal hits a little harder for me today.  

Per DCAU Wiki:

"Betrayal" is the ninth episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the return of Big Time. Now that Charlie "Big Time" Bigalow has mutated into a hulk, he's finally made it into big time crime. However, he's unhappy with his role and seeks to find a way to get the power he really wants. Meanwhile, Bruce has lost faith in Terry's ability to put aside his personal feelings and do the job he must do. It seems that he's right when Terry listens to Big Time's pleas for help only to discover that he's been betrayed.

"Countdown" is the twelfth episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the return of Zeta to Gotham. Hoping to find Eli Selig at a science convention, Zeta and Ro make their way to that city. Zeta is nearly captured by Agent Bennett, only to be rescued by Mad Stan. However, when Mad Stan discovers that Zeta is really an assassin droid, he straps a bomb onto Zeta's back and sends him on a suicide course. Now Batman and Ro have to find Zeta and disarm the bomb and they only have until midnight to do it.  

So, whether you’ve been betrayed by a friend, a villain, or your *dog*, grab your headphones and join *The BATTASS Podcast*. Clay and Sean are here to bring you the Bat-analysis you need—no sandwiches required!

]]>Welcome, Bat-fans, to another gripping episode of *The BATTASS Podcast*! Today, your dynamic hosts, Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy, are diving into two intense episodes of *Batman Beyond*: *Betrayal* and *Countdown*. But before we jump into the action, I need to vent about the *ultimate* act of betrayal I just experienced—right here, in my own living room.  

Picture this: I’m starving. I carefully make myself the perfect sandwich—turkey, cheese, the works—and place it on the coffee table while I run to the bathroom for, I kid you not, *two minutes*. I come back, and there’s my dog, my so-called best friend, standing *on the table*, tail wagging, with my sandwich dangling from his mouth. He didn’t even have the decency to look guilty! Just munched away like it was his sandwich all along. I trusted him. I fed him. And this—*this*—is how he repays me? Let’s just say, betrayal hits a little harder for me today.  

Per DCAU Wiki:

"Betrayal" is the ninth episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the return of Big Time. Now that Charlie "Big Time" Bigalow has mutated into a hulk, he's finally made it into big time crime. However, he's unhappy with his role and seeks to find a way to get the power he really wants. Meanwhile, Bruce has lost faith in Terry's ability to put aside his personal feelings and do the job he must do. It seems that he's right when Terry listens to Big Time's pleas for help only to discover that he's been betrayed.

"Countdown" is the twelfth episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the return of Zeta to Gotham. Hoping to find Eli Selig at a science convention, Zeta and Ro make their way to that city. Zeta is nearly captured by Agent Bennett, only to be rescued by Mad Stan. However, when Mad Stan discovers that Zeta is really an assassin droid, he straps a bomb onto Zeta's back and sends him on a suicide course. Now Batman and Ro have to find Zeta and disarm the bomb and they only have until midnight to do it.  

So, whether you’ve been betrayed by a friend, a villain, or your *dog*, grab your headphones and join *The BATTASS Podcast*. Clay and Sean are here to bring you the Bat-analysis you need—no sandwiches required!

]]>bcde20b9-4acf-4415-8fb7-2db46f1e525aFri, 20 Dec 2024 09:15:00 -050001:11:32truefullThe Pensky FileThe Call & Curse of the KobraThe Call & Curse of the KobraWelcome, Bat-fans, to another fang-tastic episode of The BATTASS Podcast! Today, your hosts, Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy, are slithering into the world of Batman Beyond to cover two unforgettable episodes: *The Call* and *Curse of the Kobra*. But before we dive in, I need to get something off my chest—or maybe off my arm, because that’s where yet another snake just sank its teeth into me! You’d think after years of handling snakes, I’d have figured out how to avoid getting bitten, but nope! It’s like these slippery little suckers are out to get me. But hey, they say venom builds character, right?

Anyway, back to Gotham! First up, *The Call* is an epic two-parter that introduces Terry McGinnis to the Justice League of the future. It’s a jaw-dropping crossover featuring Superman, Barda, and more, with Terry stepping into the big leagues. Clay and Sean will dig deep into the intrigue, betrayal, and the weighty legacy of heroes old and new. And believe me, there’s more venom in this story than even my snake pit at feeding time!

Next, we’ve got *Curse of the Kobra*, where Terry faces off against a deadly martial arts cult led by the menacing Kobra. There’s action, suspense, and plenty of reptilian vibes—though thankfully, no actual snake bites (unlike my day). Clay and Sean will unpack this pulse-pounding tale and the evolution of Terry as Batman as he goes toe-to-toe with some of his most formidable foes yet.

So, while I’m busy nursing another bite wound and wondering if snake wrangling was really the right career choice, Clay and Sean are here to deliver sharp insights, compelling analysis, and, as always, a healthy dose of Bat-love. Grab your headphones and join The BATTASS Podcast for another hiss-terical and action-packed episode!

]]>Welcome, Bat-fans, to another fang-tastic episode of The BATTASS Podcast! Today, your hosts, Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy, are slithering into the world of Batman Beyond to cover two unforgettable episodes: *The Call* and *Curse of the Kobra*. But before we dive in, I need to get something off my chest—or maybe off my arm, because that’s where yet another snake just sank its teeth into me! You’d think after years of handling snakes, I’d have figured out how to avoid getting bitten, but nope! It’s like these slippery little suckers are out to get me. But hey, they say venom builds character, right?

Anyway, back to Gotham! First up, *The Call* is an epic two-parter that introduces Terry McGinnis to the Justice League of the future. It’s a jaw-dropping crossover featuring Superman, Barda, and more, with Terry stepping into the big leagues. Clay and Sean will dig deep into the intrigue, betrayal, and the weighty legacy of heroes old and new. And believe me, there’s more venom in this story than even my snake pit at feeding time!

Next, we’ve got *Curse of the Kobra*, where Terry faces off against a deadly martial arts cult led by the menacing Kobra. There’s action, suspense, and plenty of reptilian vibes—though thankfully, no actual snake bites (unlike my day). Clay and Sean will unpack this pulse-pounding tale and the evolution of Terry as Batman as he goes toe-to-toe with some of his most formidable foes yet.

So, while I’m busy nursing another bite wound and wondering if snake wrangling was really the right career choice, Clay and Sean are here to deliver sharp insights, compelling analysis, and, as always, a healthy dose of Bat-love. Grab your headphones and join The BATTASS Podcast for another hiss-terical and action-packed episode!

]]>b5c5204e-fc9d-4039-b6d0-2a614be6b96bFri, 22 Nov 2024 22:41:00 -050001:32:53truefullThe Pensky FileOut of the Past & Speak No EvilOut of the Past & Speak No EvilWelcome, Bat-fans, to another thrilling episode of The BATTASS Podcast! Today, your hosts, Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy, are diving into the world of Batman Beyond with two electrifying episodes: Out of the Past and Speak No Evil. But before we jump into the Bat-action, let me share a little frustration from my day job as a custodian at the zoo. You see, those cheeky monkeys have been throwing poop at me non-stop, and I swear they’re doing it on purpose now! Every time I turn around, SPLAT! It’s like they’ve made it their mission to drive me bananas. But enough about my primate problems—let’s get to the Gotham goodness!

Per DCAU Wiki:

"Out of the Past" is the fifth episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It initially aired on October 21, 2000. At a time when Bruce Wayne is feeling his age, a woman from his past appears and offers him the chance to regain his youth. It’s the return of Talia al Ghul, but with a shocking twist!

"Speak No Evil" is the sixth episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the appearance of an intelligent gorilla, Fingers, in Gotham City. When a roaming gorilla sends people into a panic, Batman quickly comes to the rescue but notes that the gorilla's much more intelligent than it should be, including the ability to speak English. After learning that the Gorilla is simply trying to find the man who kidnapped his mother so that he can get her back, Batman agrees to help him track down the poacher.

So, while I’m busy dodging monkey missiles at the zoo, Clay and Sean are here to provide you with insightful analysis and compelling discussions about Batman Beyond. Grab your headphones, settle in, and join us for another incredible episode of The BATTASS Podcast. Let’s get Batty!

]]>Welcome, Bat-fans, to another thrilling episode of The BATTASS Podcast! Today, your hosts, Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy, are diving into the world of Batman Beyond with two electrifying episodes: Out of the Past and Speak No Evil. But before we jump into the Bat-action, let me share a little frustration from my day job as a custodian at the zoo. You see, those cheeky monkeys have been throwing poop at me non-stop, and I swear they’re doing it on purpose now! Every time I turn around, SPLAT! It’s like they’ve made it their mission to drive me bananas. But enough about my primate problems—let’s get to the Gotham goodness!

Per DCAU Wiki:

"Out of the Past" is the fifth episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It initially aired on October 21, 2000. At a time when Bruce Wayne is feeling his age, a woman from his past appears and offers him the chance to regain his youth. It’s the return of Talia al Ghul, but with a shocking twist!

"Speak No Evil" is the sixth episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the appearance of an intelligent gorilla, Fingers, in Gotham City. When a roaming gorilla sends people into a panic, Batman quickly comes to the rescue but notes that the gorilla's much more intelligent than it should be, including the ability to speak English. After learning that the Gorilla is simply trying to find the man who kidnapped his mother so that he can get her back, Batman agrees to help him track down the poacher.

So, while I’m busy dodging monkey missiles at the zoo, Clay and Sean are here to provide you with insightful analysis and compelling discussions about Batman Beyond. Grab your headphones, settle in, and join us for another incredible episode of The BATTASS Podcast. Let’s get Batty!

]]>0f81c675-c835-46c8-be2a-5b22fe884d3bFri, 02 Aug 2024 06:15:00 -050001:20:42truefullThe Pensky FileInqueling & Big TimeInqueling & Big TimeHey, BATTASS fans! Welcome back to another riveting episode of The BATTASS Podcast with your trusty hosts, Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy. Before we dive into the Bat-action, I've got a bit of a bone to pick. So, I recently went on this trip, thinking I'd be saving adorable, oil-covered animals- cute, fuzzy ones. But instead, I spent three grueling days scrubbing oil off rocks. Yeah, rocks. And let me tell you, I'm seriously considering filing a false advertising lawsuit against that tourism company. Talk about a bait and switch!

Per DCAU Wiki:

"Inqueling" is the third episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the reappearance of Inque. After resurfacing from her last bout with Batman, Inque continues her work sabotaging projects for big businesses. After succeeding in a job, she is betrayed by her employer and gravely wounded. To escape capture and eventual death, she goes to the one person she thinks she can trust: her daughter.

"Big Time" is the fourth episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the first appearance of the villain Big Time. An old friend of Terry's, Charlie "Big Time" Bigelow, is released from prison and meets up with him. Remembering that both he and Charlie were arrested for the same crime and that his own sentence was short due only to his age, Terry feels he owes his friend. Terry manages to get Charlie a job at Wayne-Powers. Meanwhile, a rival company, Agrichem, is sending out hired thugs to capture a sample of the growth hormone, Cerestone. Things get even worse when Charlie reveals his true nature and is bathed in the chemical himself.

So, while I was busy contemplating a lawsuit and scrubbing rocks, Clay and Sean dug into Batman Beyond's heart. Join us for a podcast filled with deep dives, compelling discussions, and a whole lot of Bat-love. Grab your headphones, settle in, and let's get Batty with The BATTASS Podcast!

]]>Hey, BATTASS fans! Welcome back to another riveting episode of The BATTASS Podcast with your trusty hosts, Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy. Before we dive into the Bat-action, I've got a bit of a bone to pick. So, I recently went on this trip, thinking I'd be saving adorable, oil-covered animals- cute, fuzzy ones. But instead, I spent three grueling days scrubbing oil off rocks. Yeah, rocks. And let me tell you, I'm seriously considering filing a false advertising lawsuit against that tourism company. Talk about a bait and switch!

Per DCAU Wiki:

"Inqueling" is the third episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the reappearance of Inque. After resurfacing from her last bout with Batman, Inque continues her work sabotaging projects for big businesses. After succeeding in a job, she is betrayed by her employer and gravely wounded. To escape capture and eventual death, she goes to the one person she thinks she can trust: her daughter.

"Big Time" is the fourth episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the first appearance of the villain Big Time. An old friend of Terry's, Charlie "Big Time" Bigelow, is released from prison and meets up with him. Remembering that both he and Charlie were arrested for the same crime and that his own sentence was short due only to his age, Terry feels he owes his friend. Terry manages to get Charlie a job at Wayne-Powers. Meanwhile, a rival company, Agrichem, is sending out hired thugs to capture a sample of the growth hormone, Cerestone. Things get even worse when Charlie reveals his true nature and is bathed in the chemical himself.

So, while I was busy contemplating a lawsuit and scrubbing rocks, Clay and Sean dug into Batman Beyond's heart. Join us for a podcast filled with deep dives, compelling discussions, and a whole lot of Bat-love. Grab your headphones, settle in, and let's get Batty with The BATTASS Podcast!

]]>a8832a60-6f2f-42c6-a61d-81271982805eSat, 13 Jul 2024 08:29:00 -050056:30truefullThe Pensky FileKing's Ransom & UntouchableKing's Ransom & UntouchableHear ye, hear ye! Gather 'round, noble Bat-fans, for a most splendid announcement! I, the great Henry VIII, King of England, am pleased to relay that The BATTASS Podcast hath returned in triumph, hosted by the illustrious Clay McCormack and the venerable Sean Murphy! Today, they shall discourse upon the first two episodes of... season three, methinks. Or is it the tale of my third wife? No matter!

In "King's Ransom," we find our Dark Knight of the future embroiled in a royal escapade of peril and intrigue. Then, in "Untouchable," our valiant hero faces a foe more elusive than the whispers of courtly gossip. Verily, 'tis a feast for thine ears!

From DCAU Wiki:

"King's Ransom" is the third season premiere of Batman Beyond. It depicts the last appearance of the Royal Flush Gang and Paxton Powers. After a job to steal art for Paxton Powers goes sour, King decides to kidnap Powers for ransom.

"Untouchable" is the second episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the appearance of the Repeller. A strange villain appears in Gotham stealing isotopes from various locations. Batman is instantly after him but discovers that the man is surrounded by a force field that nothing can penetrate. Meanwhile, Terry finds a new interest in Irene, a girl with an immune deficiency and therefore has to wear a belt projecting a field very much like the Repeller's.\

But wait! Our noble hosts shall also entertain queries from their devoted listeners, discussing the fine details and mysteries of the episodes. So don thy finest garb and prepare to be regaled with tales of Gotham's finest, seasoned with wit and wisdom. Whether 'tis the third season or the third bride, The BATTASS Podcast is sure to delight all who lend an ear. Huzzah!

]]>Hear ye, hear ye! Gather 'round, noble Bat-fans, for a most splendid announcement! I, the great Henry VIII, King of England, am pleased to relay that The BATTASS Podcast hath returned in triumph, hosted by the illustrious Clay McCormack and the venerable Sean Murphy! Today, they shall discourse upon the first two episodes of... season three, methinks. Or is it the tale of my third wife? No matter!

In "King's Ransom," we find our Dark Knight of the future embroiled in a royal escapade of peril and intrigue. Then, in "Untouchable," our valiant hero faces a foe more elusive than the whispers of courtly gossip. Verily, 'tis a feast for thine ears!

From DCAU Wiki:

"King's Ransom" is the third season premiere of Batman Beyond. It depicts the last appearance of the Royal Flush Gang and Paxton Powers. After a job to steal art for Paxton Powers goes sour, King decides to kidnap Powers for ransom.

"Untouchable" is the second episode of the third season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the appearance of the Repeller. A strange villain appears in Gotham stealing isotopes from various locations. Batman is instantly after him but discovers that the man is surrounded by a force field that nothing can penetrate. Meanwhile, Terry finds a new interest in Irene, a girl with an immune deficiency and therefore has to wear a belt projecting a field very much like the Repeller's.\

But wait! Our noble hosts shall also entertain queries from their devoted listeners, discussing the fine details and mysteries of the episodes. So don thy finest garb and prepare to be regaled with tales of Gotham's finest, seasoned with wit and wisdom. Whether 'tis the third season or the third bride, The BATTASS Podcast is sure to delight all who lend an ear. Huzzah!

]]>43833c01-e63f-4fc5-acc1-b325d4d18d5fFri, 28 Jun 2024 14:06:00 -050001:57:36truefullThe Pensky FileReturn of the JokerReturn of the JokerLadies and gentlemen, Bat-fans from Gotham to the far reaches of the Bat-verse, we’ve got an announcement that’ll make you break into the Bat-Dance! The BATTASS Podcast is back with a brand-new episode, and it’s a true Bat-tastic extravaganza! In this thrilling episode, your hosts, […]

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]]>Ladies and gentlemen, Bat-fans from Gotham to the far reaches of the Bat-verse, we’ve got an announcement that’ll make you break into the Bat-Dance! The BATTASS Podcast is back with a brand-new episode, and it’s a true Bat-tastic extravaganza! In this thrilling episode, your hosts, […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3753Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:01:00 -050001:29:20falsefull<br /> Ladies and gentlemen, Bat-fans from Gotham to the far reaches of the Bat-verse, we&#8217;ve got an announcement that&#8217;ll make you break into the Bat-Dance! The BATTASS Podcast is back with a brand-new episode, and it&#8217;s a true Bat-tastic extravaganza!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In this thrilling episode, your hosts, Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy, are taking you on a nostalgic journey into the heart of Gotham City with a deep dive into the animated masterpiece, &#8220;Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.&#8221; Get ready to revisit the futuristic world of Terry McGinnis and the return of the Clown Prince of Crime himself, the Joker!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The duo is fired up to discuss the dark and intriguing storyline of this cinematic gem, exploring the psychological depths of the Joker&#8217;s legacy and the impact of his return. With Clay&#8217;s keen insights and Sean&#8217;s unique perspective as a comic book artist, they&#8217;ll dissect every frame, every plot twist, and every punchline. It&#8217;s going to be a discussion worthy of the Bat-legacy!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But wait, Bat-fans, that&#8217;s not all! Clay and Sean are opening up the floor to you, the listeners. They&#8217;re taking questions from the Bat-communities far and wide. So, whether you&#8217;ve always wondered about that obscure Batman fact or you want to delve into the enigmatic depths of the Bat-lore, here&#8217;s your chance to join the conversation.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And speaking of joining, there&#8217;s only a couple of days left to back Sean&#8217;s &#8220;Zorro: Man of the Dead&#8221; Kickstarter campaign. You won&#8217;t want to miss out on being part of this thrilling new chapter in the Zorro legacy. Sean&#8217;s unique vision and artistic talent promise to breathe new life into this iconic character, and your support can make it happen!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, Bat-fans, set your Bat-signals high, grab your headphones, and prepare for an episode of The BATTASS Podcast that&#8217;s sure to make your Bat-hearts race with excitement. Stay tuned, keep those questions coming, and don&#8217;t forget to back &#8220;Zorro: Man of the Dead.&#8221; It&#8217;s Bat-time, folks, and the Bat-podcast you&#8217;ve been waiting for is here to light up your Bat-day!<br />The Pensky FileClay’s Charity Artwork Auction!Clay’s Charity Artwork Auction!Hey all you Pod-heads, Clay here! This Friday the 13th, I’m auctioning off 12 original drawings of Jason Voorhees from each Friday the 13th movie on eBay to benefit two great charities: The American Cancer Society and The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I hope […]

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]]>Hey all you Pod-heads, Clay here! This Friday the 13th, I’m auctioning off 12 original drawings of Jason Voorhees from each Friday the 13th movie on eBay to benefit two great charities: The American Cancer Society and The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I hope […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3740Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:45:29 -050002:09falsefull<br /> Hey all you Pod-heads, Clay here! This Friday the 13th, I&#8217;m auctioning off 12 original drawings of Jason Voorhees from each <a href="http://patreon.com/thepenskyfile">Friday the 13th</a> movie on <a href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/cmccormack">eBay</a> to benefit two great charities: The <a href="https://www.cancer.org/">American Cancer Society</a> and <a href="https://afsp.org/">The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention</a>. I hope you&#8217;ll join me on 10/13/23 at 10 a.m. EST for a 24-hour auction event! <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Use the link below to take you to the listings on Friday.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/cmccormack">https://www.ebay.com/usr/cmccormack</a><br />The Pensky FileGranite State Comic Con Panel 2023Granite State Comic Con Panel 2023Ladies and gentlemen, Bat-fans of all ages, get ready to don your capes and cowl because The BATTASS Podcast has something truly spectacular in store for you! We’re thrilled to announce the release of a special, one-of-a-kind episode recorded live from the Granite State Comic […]

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]]>Ladies and gentlemen, Bat-fans of all ages, get ready to don your capes and cowl because The BATTASS Podcast has something truly spectacular in store for you! We’re thrilled to announce the release of a special, one-of-a-kind episode recorded live from the Granite State Comic […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3697Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:30:00 -050048:11falsefull<br /> Ladies and gentlemen, Bat-fans of all ages, get ready to don your capes and cowl because <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/battass/">The BATTASS Podcast</a> has something truly spectacular in store for you! We&#8217;re thrilled to announce the release of a special, one-of-a-kind episode recorded live from the Granite State Comic Con!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In this electrifying episode, your hosts, Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy, are joined by two incredible guest panelists, the dynamic duo of comic book brilliance, Katana Collins and Blake Northcott. Together, they&#8217;re about to take you on a journey into the heart of Gotham and beyond.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The spotlight shines brightly on the past seven years of Batman White Knight, a groundbreaking series that has captivated fans worldwide. Prepare to dive deep into the White Knight Universe as our panelists unravel the intricate threads of this modern classic. From the Joker&#8217;s redemption arc to Harley Quinn&#8217;s evolution, expect a riveting discussion that peels back the layers of this iconic storyline.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But that&#8217;s not all, Bat-fans! Sean Murphy, the creative genius behind Batman White Knight, is gearing up for an exciting new project: Zorro, Man of the Dead! Get ready for an exclusive sneak peek into the world of Zorro and Sean&#8217;s unique take on this legendary character.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And when it comes to the future, our panelists are bursting with insights. They&#8217;ll be sharing their thoughts on what lies ahead for the White Knight Universe, exploring the possibilities, and speculating on the fate of our favorite characters, how Superman plays into things, and where the White Knight incarnation of the Justice League originates from.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But it&#8217;s not just about the comics; it&#8217;s about the fans, the community, and the shared passion for all things Batman. Join us as we reflect on the journey so far and look ahead to what&#8217;s next for all of us in the ever-evolving world of comics.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, Bat-fans, mark your calendars and get ready for an episode of The BATTASS Podcast like no other. It&#8217;s a celebration of comics, creativity, and the enduring legacy of the Dark Knight. Stay tuned for this epic live recording from the <a href="https://www.granitecon.com/">Granite State Comic Con</a>, where heroes and fans unite to share their love for the world of comics!<br />The Pensky FileWhere’s Terry? & Ace in the HoleWhere’s Terry? & Ace in the HoleStep right up, ladies and gentlemen, for the most electrifying show in podcast history! Welcome to The BATTASS Podcast, where your hosts, Clay “The Annihilator” McCormack and Sean “The Dynamo” Murphy, take you on a wild ride through the carnival of Batman Beyond! Get ready […]

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]]>Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, for the most electrifying show in podcast history! Welcome to The BATTASS Podcast, where your hosts, Clay “The Annihilator” McCormack and Sean “The Dynamo” Murphy, take you on a wild ride through the carnival of Batman Beyond! Get ready […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3687Sat, 02 Sep 2023 02:24:16 -050001:14:47falsefull<br /> Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, for the most electrifying show in podcast history! Welcome to The <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/battass/">BATTASS Podcast</a>, where your hosts, Clay &#8220;The Annihilator&#8221; McCormack and Sean &#8220;The Dynamo&#8221; Murphy, take you on a wild ride through the carnival of Batman Beyond! Get ready for heart-pounding excitement as we cover the episodes Where&#8217;s Terry and Ace in the Hole, where mysteries unravel like a rollercoaster!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> From <a href="https://dcau.fandom.com/wiki/DCAU_Wiki">DCAU Wiki</a>:&#8220;Where&#8217;s Terry?&#8221; is the twenty-fifth episode of the second season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the first meeting between Max and Bruce. After Terry spots Ollie in the subway station he heads off after him and subsequently disappears. His disappearance doesn&#8217;t go unnoticed and Max and Bruce team up (in spite of reluctance on Bruce&#8217;s part) in order to find him. Meanwhile, Batman finds himself lost in a series of underground tunnels with only a young runaway, Dak, to help him find a way out. Things get even more complicated when Shriek realizes that Batman&#8217;s in the tunnels and traps him in a dead end.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Ace in the Hole&#8221; is the twenty-sixth and final episode of the second season of Batman Beyond. It shows the origin of Bruce Wayne&#8217;s faithful dog Ace and how Bruce took in the dog.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But wait, the action doesn&#8217;t stop there, folks! Stick around for insights sharper than a sword swallower&#8217;s act, laughter louder than the carnival barkers, and discussions fiercer than a lion tamer&#8217;s show. This episode&#8217;s gonna be hotter than a freshly fried funnel cake, and you won&#8217;t wanna miss a single bite! But don’t forget, you must be THIS tall to ride the BATTASS ride, so put on your lifts, grab your popcorn, secure your safety harness, and let&#8217;s dive into the carnival of crime in Gotham City, BATTASS style!<br />The Pensky FileSentries of the Last Cosmos & PaybackSentries of the Last Cosmos & PaybackDude! 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” Murphy. Today, we’re totally stoked to ride the Bat-wave and […]

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]]>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” Murphy. Today, we’re totally stoked to ride the Bat-wave and […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3666Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:13:59 -050001:32:23falsefull<br /> Dude! What&#8217;s up, fellow Bat-fans? Welcome to the grooviest episode of The BATTASS Podcast, man! I&#8217;m your laid-back host, Clay &#8220;The Wave Rider&#8221; McCormack, and joining me is my bro-tastic buddy, Sean &#8220;The Zen Master&#8221; Murphy. Today, we&#8217;re totally stoked to ride the Bat-wave and dive into two mind-blowing episodes of Batman Beyond: Sentries of the Last Cosmos and Payback, dude!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> From DCAU Wiki:Sentries of the Last Cosmos&#8221; is the twenty-third episode of the second season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the arrival of a trio of teenagers literally enacting the events of a VR game. The top three players of Sentries of the Last Cosmos are called together by Simon Harper, the creator of the game. Convinced that the game is not just a game but reality, they are granted actual flaming swords and flying disks. Believing that they are actually helping out the side of good, they begin sabotaging parts of Gotham. Worst of all, these players are so good that even Batman is hard pressed to stop them.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Payback&#8221; is the twenty-fourth episode of the second season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the appearance of Payback. A masked vigilante stalks the streets of Gotham brutally attacking people who have wronged teenagers in various ways. Though he claims that he&#8217;s doing this for a good cause, Batman can&#8217;t allow him to continue. Meanwhile, tensions start to build up between Bruce and Terry as Bruce is becoming more scornful of Terry&#8217;s mistakes. Soon, Bruce himself becomes a target of Payback.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So grab your boards, kick back, and join us as we catch some epic waves of nostalgia. We&#8217;ll be throwin&#8217; down some righteous analysis, sharing our thoughts on the futuristic action, and channeling our inner Zen to seek the deeper meaning behind the episodes, man. It&#8217;s gonna be a cosmic journey, filled with laughter, chill vibes, and Bat-tastic awesomeness.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, get ready to drop in with The BATTASS Podcast, dude! Grab some munchies, find your comfiest spot, and let&#8217;s ride the Bat-wave together. It&#8217;s gonna be a far-out adventure you won&#8217;t wanna miss! Cowabunga, dudes!<br />The Pensky FilePlague & April MoonPlague & April MoonWell, 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 gritty streets of Gotham with a discussion on […]

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]]>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 gritty streets of Gotham with a discussion on […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3624Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:01:00 -050001:01:15falsefull<br /> Well, well, well, ladies and gents, welcome to the latest episode of <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/battass/">The BATTASS Podcast</a>, hosted by yours truly, Clay &#8220;The Talker&#8221; McCormack, and my pal, Sean &#8220;The Wise Guy&#8221; Murphy. Today, we&#8217;re divin&#8217; deep into the gritty streets of Gotham with a discussion on two rivetin&#8217; episodes from Batman Beyond: Plague and April Moon.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In this episode, we&#8217;re diving headfirst into the action-packed episodes Plague and April Moon from the iconic series. But wait, there&#8217;s more! I&#8217;m excited to tell you all about my upcoming appointment to upgrade these legs with cybernetic chainsaw knees! Can you believe it? I&#8217;ll be strutting around Gotham like a futuristic superhero!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per <a href="https://dcau.fandom.com/wiki/DCAU_Wiki">DCAU Wiki</a>:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Plague&#8221; is the twenty-first episode of the second season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the return of Stalker. The evil organization Kobra plans to unleash a deadly super-virus onto Gotham City unless they are paid 10 billion credits in ransom. To carry out their plan, they hire the mercenary Falseface to smuggle the virus into the city. With nowhere else to turn to, the NSA enlists the aid of the Stalker to find and stop Falseface. Now Batman finds himself in an uneasy alliance with his enemy.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;April Moon&#8221; is the twenty-third episode of the second season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the emergence of a new gang of ruffians cybernetically enhanced with weapons powerful enough to take on Batman.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But fear not, fellow fans, we&#8217;ll still give these episodes the attention they deserve. We&#8217;ll explore the gripping storylines, mind-blowing villains, and the evolution of Terry as he battles the forces of darkness. It&#8217;s gonna be a wild ride, my friends, so buckle up and prepare for the adrenaline rush that is The BATTASS Podcast! Now, who&#8217;s ready for some cybernetic chainsaw knee action? I know I am! Let&#8217;s dive in!<br />The Pensky FileThe Flash (Patreon Preview)The Flash (Patreon Preview)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 special episode? Well, me […]

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]]>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 special episode? Well, me […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3613Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:01:00 -050013:55falsefull<br /> Arrr, me mateys! Avast ye! Ye be a settin&#8217; sail on a special edition episode of The <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/battass/">BATTASS Podcast</a>, and Clay and Sean will guide you through this treacherous sea of pop culture. But ye be wonderin&#8217;, why this be a special episode? Well, me hearties, &#8217;tis because we be offerin&#8217; ye a free preview of our grand discussion about the much-anticipated 2023 film, The Flash!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But to hear us spin the swing the jib across the full bow of The Flash, you landlubbers will have to join our <a href="http://patreon.com/thepenskyfile">Patreon</a> at patreon.com/thepenskyfile!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Now, me crew, imagine this: The wind be blowin&#8217; through yer hair, the salty ocean spray be ticklin&#8217; yer nose, and there, on the silver screen, ye be witnessin&#8217; the return of a legend. Michael Keaton, the only Batman, is donnin&#8217; the cape &#8216;n cowl once more! Arrr, it be a sight to behold, me scurvy-ridden mateys!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In this special episode, we delve deep into the depths of The Flash, uncoverin&#8217; its secrets and unravelin&#8217; its surprises. We discuss Keaton&#8217;s triumphant return as the Dark Knight, reflecting on his impact on the Batman legacy back in the day. Will he still possess the same broodin&#8217; charisma that made him an icon? Ye&#8217;ll find out, me hearties!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But that ain&#8217;t all, me sea dogs! We share our thoughts on the film&#8217;s storyline, its connections to the wider DC universe, and the thrillin&#8217; possibilities it holds for the future of our favorite heroes. We analyze the director&#8217;s vision, the performances of the cast, and the jaw-droppin&#8217; special effects that be bringin&#8217; the superhero action to life!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And fear not, me fellow scurvy-sufferers, amidst the talk of The Flash, we also sprinkle in some pirate humor and adventures, &#8217;cause what be a BATTASS episode without a hearty dose of laughter?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So batten down the hatches and prepare to set sail with The BATTASS Podcast! This special edition be one ye won&#8217;t want to miss. Join us as we navigate the treacherous waters of <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0439572/">The Flash</a>, uncoverin&#8217; its hidden treasures and sharin&#8217; our insights like true buccaneers of geekdom. Arrr, ye be in for a wild ride, me mateys!<br />The Pensky FileThe Eggbaby & ZetaThe Eggbaby & ZetaWelcome 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,” where they unpack the intriguing plots and character arcs. But wait, there’s […]

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]]>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,” where they unpack the intriguing plots and character arcs. But wait, there’s […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3602Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:00:46 -050001:45:22falsefull<br /> Welcome to the latest episode of <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/battass/">The BATTASS Podcast</a>, where your charismatic hosts, <a href="https://twitter.com/CMcCormack414?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Clay McCormack</a> and <a href="https://seanmurphyart.bigcartel.com/">Sean Murphy</a>, venture into the enthralling universe of Batman Beyond. Today’s menu includes “The Eggbaby” and “Zeta,” where they unpack the intriguing plots and character arcs. But wait, there’s a comic twist—Sean hilariously admits to having watched the wrong episode! Journey with Clay and Sean as they steer through this amusing snag with their trademark insights, witty repartee, and infectious laughter. It’s a perfect concoction of insightful analysis and jovial bloopers that will leave you hungry for more BATTASS Podcast adventures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In “The Eggbaby,” Terry has to juggle being Batman and caretaker to a virtual Eggbaby for his Family Studies class, leading to unexpected escapades. Meanwhile, “Zeta” follows an assassin droid impersonating and kidnapping students at Hamilton Hill High School, drawing Batman into a thrilling chase.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> As the episode draws to its climax, don’t miss their dive into the illustrious realms of comics and cinema as they share their opinions on the esteemed Eisner Awards and engage in an impassioned discussion on three decades of Academy Awards’ Best Picture triumphs.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, gear up to nurture a hi-tech Eggbaby, keep an eye out for shape-shifting assassin droids, and prepare yourself for an enthralling episode of The BATTASS Podcast – your quintessential companion to the mesmerizing world of Batman Beyond!<br />The Pensky FileArmory & Sneak PeekArmory & Sneak PeekReady 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 fascinating episodes of Batman Beyond, the TV […]

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]]>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 fascinating episodes of Batman Beyond, the TV […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3593Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:48:28 -050001:18:56falsefull<br /> 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 fascinating episodes of Batman Beyond, the TV adaptation of the adored comic series. Their keen artistic perspective and in-depth knowledge bring out the hidden layers of this animated classic, revealing details that only genuine comic book enthusiasts can appreciate. Brace yourself for a unique podcast experience, with this creative pair sharing their observations, dishing out humor, and inspiring you to embark on your own superhero sketching spree. The BATTASS Podcast: where creativity collides with fandom in a truly dynamic manner!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Armory&#8221; is the 30th episode of Batman Beyond, first broadcasted on March 11, 2000. This episode portrays the criminal transformation of Jim Tate, stepfather of Terry McGinnis&#8217;s friend Jared, triggered by his job loss. Formerly a prosperous weapons engineer at Wayne-Powers, Tate resorts to robbery to support his family, becoming the Armory.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Sneak Peek&#8221; is the 18th episode of Batman Beyond&#8217;s second season, revolving around the near-exposure of Batman&#8217;s secret identities. A phantom-like man is lurking in Gotham, revealing secrets wherever he goes. These secrets are later broadcasted on a gossip news show, The Inside Peek, by Ian Peek. Terry enjoys the show, until he realizes his secret identity is at risk.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But that&#8217;s not all we have for you! Alongside dissecting the Batman Beyond episodes, Sean will share his experiences from a recent comic convention in scenic Lake Como.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, seek revenge on your former employer, embrace your inner invisible intruder, and buckle up for another exhilarating episode of The BATTASS Podcast &#8211; your definitive guide to the world of Batman Beyond!<br />The Pensky FileFinal Cut & Last ResortFinal Cut & Last ResortLadies 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 Batman Beyond series! Embark on an exciting journey into the futuristic […]

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]]>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 Batman Beyond series! Embark on an exciting journey into the futuristic […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3578Fri, 05 May 2023 10:30:00 -050001:13:57falsefull<br /> 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 Batman Beyond series! Embark on an exciting journey into the futuristic realm of Neo-Gotham City, following the escapades of the Dark Knight&#8217;s apprentice, Terry McGinnis. With their trademark wit and humor, Clay and Sean will guide you through memorable episodes featuring vengeful rogue assassins and sinister for-profit correctional facilities.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> According to the DCAU Wiki:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;The Last Resort&#8221; is the sixteenth episode of Batman Beyond&#8217;s second season, showcasing the establishment of a ranch for troubled youths that gains immense popularity among Gotham City&#8217;s parents. However, Terry grows suspicious and uncovers the chilling truth: the clinic&#8217;s doctor is brainwashing his &#8220;students.&#8221;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Final Cut,&#8221; the series&#8217; 28th episode, first aired on February 5, 2000. It highlights the return of Curaré, who has eliminated all members of the Society of Assassins except one. The last surviving assassin turns to Batman for protection, leveraging a bomb threat against Gotham City.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In this week&#8217;s episode, Clay and Sean discuss two intriguing episodes, one they admire and another that leaves them feeling underwhelmed. But wait, there&#8217;s more! Stick around to hear Sean&#8217;s plans for an upcoming comic convention in beautiful Fargo, North Dakota, and his secret strategy to engage Adrian Paul in a discussion about all things Highlander!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, paint yourself blue, adopt a peculiar accent, confine your unruly child to a juvenile detention center, and join us for another exhilarating episode of The BATTASS Podcast – your ultimate companion to the world of Batman Beyond!<br />The Pensky FileRats & Mind GamesRats & Mind GamesHoly 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 passion and deep knowledge of the Bat-verse, McCormack and Murphy […]

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]]>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 passion and deep knowledge of the Bat-verse, McCormack and Murphy […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3569Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:16:29 -050001:17:05falsefull<br /> 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 &#8211; Rats and Mind Games. With their trademark passion and deep knowledge of the Bat-verse, McCormack and Murphy break down the creepy atmosphere, the inventive use of technology, and the exploration of Terry McGinnis&#8217; inner struggles. Get ready to take a trip to the future, Bat-fans!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per DCAU Wiki:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Rats&#8221; is the twenty-second episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts a rough patch in the relationship of Dana and Terry that leaves Dana in a rather dangerous situation. Fed up with his constant absences, Dana leaves Terry, only to be intrigued by a message pledging devotion to her. She soon finds herself kidnapped by a disfigured boy whose short temper could easily be the death of her. Terry soon finds out about her disappearance and tries to find her.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Mind Games&#8221; is the tenth episode of the second season of Batman Beyond. It depicts Terry&#8217;s first encounter with people wielding psychic capabilities. After saving a supposed family from a car accident, Terry starts receiving strange messages from the family&#8217;s daughter. He soon learns that she&#8217;s contacting him telepathically and that she&#8217;s been kidnapped by a group called &#8220;The Brain Trust&#8221;. Now Terry must fight to save the child from super-powered individuals.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Whoops! Sorry, Pod-fans, we totally forgot to put up the episode covering the episodes Rats and Mind Games! Just slipped through the cracks as things sometimes do, but here it is–you can’t be too mad about it though, because you get two episodes in a row full of Mad Stan goodness!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, break out your best bomb vest (again), be really creepy with your secret crush, and join us for another episode of BATTASS Beyond!!<br />The Pensky FileTerry’s Friend Dates a Robot & EyewitnessTerry’s Friend Dates a Robot & EyewitnessThis 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 for the shop talk! Per DCAU […]

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]]>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 for the shop talk! Per DCAU […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3555Sat, 25 Mar 2023 14:09:50 -050001:38:33falsefull<br /> 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 for the shop talk!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per DCAU Wiki:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Terry&#8217;s Friend Dates a Robot&#8221; is the twenty-sixth episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts the troubles that arise when Terry&#8217;s friend Howard illegally gets a synthoid that can double for a human. Fed up with being seen as a loser and sad no one will come to his house party, Howard believes that getting an attractive girlfriend will earn him popularity. When he goes to a synthoid factory with Terry, he finds he can get a custom-made robot that appears to be human. However, after Howard buys his new girlfriend, he soon learns that she&#8217;s completely amoral — as well as far too possessive.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Eyewitness&#8221; is the twenty-seventh episode of Batman Beyond. It originally aired on January 22, 2000. Batman makes an enemy of Commissioner Barbara Gordon when she sees him murder a criminal in cold blood. Now he is a fugitive from the Gotham Police Department, led by someone who not only knows his secret identity, but knows every trick in the superhero book.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It’s always a fun time in Gotham when Mad Stan rolls into town, and this week we have what is definitely his best appearance yet. Even though his end is a bit disturbingly dystopic, he adds an explosive charge to the episode (HA! Get it?) and helps make Eyewitness one of the best of the season, if not the entire series thus far. More Mad Stan!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, break out your best bomb vest, make a creepy golem girlfriend that is creepily submissive (until she isn’t), and join us for another episode of BATTASS Beyond!<br />The Pensky FileRevenant & BabelRevenant & BabelThis 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 friend returns to rile up the ladies of […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3546Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:01:23 -050001:05:34falsefull<br /> 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 friend returns to rile up the ladies of Gotham High in Revenant, and then Shriek blasts back onto the stage and makes the citizens all tongue tied and terrified in Babel!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per DCAU Wiki:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Revenant&#8221; is the eleventh episode of the second season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the return of Willie Watt. Strange things that start happening at Hamilton Hill High School, and the students, particularly the girls, assume that the ghost of a past student is responsible for the occurrences. However, Bruce Wayne and Terry McGinnis think otherwise, and Terry (as Batman) goes undercover to discover what&#8217;s really going on. After investigating, Terry soon discovers that his old enemy, Willie Watt, has been using some newfound powers.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Babel&#8221; is the twelfth episode of the second season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the return of Shriek. Finding a way to blanket Gotham City with his sound vibrating technology, Shriek alters the sound waves carrying human speech to make it seem as if people are speaking gibberish. The city is threatened with chaos, and Shriek demands that Batman surrender himself to him. Now Batman must decide whether to sacrifice himself for an ungrateful population or to find a way to stop Shriek himself.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> While Willie Watt isn’t exactly an all-time Batman villain, Shriek has managed to work his way up the list and might possibly be the best of the Batman Beyond villains, so it’s a pleasure to see him back for another go round!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, get your ouija board, pretend to be a ghost, make that tuning fork sing, and join us for another episode of BATTASS Beyond!!<br />The Pensky FileBeyond the White Knight – Wrap UpBeyond the White Knight – Wrap UpThis 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, and Sean talks […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3534Sat, 25 Feb 2023 03:23:21 -050001:09:21falsefull<br /> 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, and Sean talks about all the things he wishes he did and didn’t do, all the things he’s proud of, and all the things that make him cringe!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per Wikipedia:Batman: Beyond the White Knight is an American comic book published by DC Comics under its Black Label imprint. The eight-issue limited series — written and illustrated by Sean Murphy, lettered by AndWorld Design and colored by Dave Stewart — began its monthly publication on March 29, 2022 and ended on February 14, 2023. It is the sequel to both Batman: White Knight (2017–18) and Batman: Curse of the White Knight (2019–20), and is also the fifth installment in Murphy&#8217;s self-titled Murphyverse line. It is also an adaptation of the animated television series Batman Beyond (1999–2001), with the plot of the comic book being based on the original premise of the TV show.Batman: Beyond the White Knight takes place 12 years after the events which are described in the previous volume Batman: Curse of the White Knight, which ended with Bruce Wayne exposed as Batman to the general public and donating his entire fortune to the people of Gotham City, and then turning himself in to the police. Since that, the city has evolved into a futuristic megalopolis known as &#8220;Neo-Gotham&#8221;. Following the murder of his father Warren, young Terry McGinnis — under the orders of his employer Derek Powers — steals a technologically advanced Batsuit to become the new Batman and avenge his father&#8217;s death. At the same time, a middle-aged Bruce escapes from prison in an attempt to rid Neo-Gotham of Batman for good, all while a civil war slowly rages through the city and Powers transforms into the supervillain Blight.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, pick up all the books on your pull list, crack those spines, and join us for another episode of BATTASS Beyond!!<br />The Pensky FileOnce Burned & Hooked UpOnce Burned & Hooked UpThis 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, and Terry […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3525Sat, 04 Feb 2023 11:01:00 -050001:27:41falsefull<br /> 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, and Terry is right in the middle! And then Max gets in on the game and finds herself a prisoner of the digital world as things get pixelated with Hooked Up!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per DCAU Wiki:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Once Burned&#8221; is the twentieth episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts the return of Ten. Desperate to rob the Derby, a high stakes poker game held in Gotham City, Ten finds herself running into trouble with both the criminal players and Batman. After explaining that she is only trying to save her family from the Jokerz, she manages to convince Batman to help her try and free them. However, having been betrayed by Ten before, Batman is wary of her. Meanwhile, Melanie Walker meets up with Terry McGinnis and the two share the same troubles as Batman and Ten.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Hooked Up&#8221; is the 21st episode of Batman Beyond. It originally aired on November 13, 1999. Batman discovers several teenagers addicted to a new form of virtual reality, which causes harmful side-effects and pushes many of its users to crime to pay for their habit. Things worsen when Max, who has been pressing Terry to let her take a more active role in his crime-fighting, investigates the technology and becomes hooked on it herself.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It’s great to see Max back in the mix again and the Royal Flush gang is always a fun time, so these two episodes were fun. Even more fun is the long discussion of digital drawing techniques at the end, so if you’re interested in that stuff, make sure you stick around till the end!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, cut the cards, betray your family, jack yourself into the digital ether, and join us for another episode of BATTASS Beyond!!<br />The Pensky FileHidden Agenda & BloodsportHidden Agenda & BloodsportKUMITE, 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 running for our lives from a dangerous hunter […]

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]]>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 running for our lives from a dangerous hunter […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3513Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:04:58 -050001:01:11falsefull<br /> 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 running for our lives from a dangerous hunter with a grudge with Hidden Agenda and Bloodsport!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per DCAU Wiki:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Hidden Agenda&#8221; is the 18th episode of Batman Beyond. It originally aired on October 16, 1999. Batman is worried to find that another student, Maxine Gibson, is trying to close in on his secret identity. At the same time, another student with a criminal secret identity targets Max for revenge.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Bloodsport&#8221; is the nineteenth episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts the arrival of Stalker, a big game hunter who has now set his sights on Batman. Seeking the ultimate hunting challenge, Stalker arrives in Gotham City and proceeds to lure Batman into a trap. Though Batman manages to escape, he soon discovers that Stalker is following him while he is in his civilian guise as Terry McGinnis. Now Terry has to deal with a villain who knows his secret identity and doesn&#8217;t have any aversion to using his family as bait.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Max is here and she’s a much needed shot in the arm for the character dynamics on Batman Beyond, as we finally have someone Terry can talk to and collaborate with, and actually has some interesting drive as well. Dana is fine and all, but Max is where it’s at! And we also dive deeper into the comparisons with Spider-Man with a villain who is almost literally just Kraven the Hunter, so that’s fun too.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, spy on your classmates, get nude for the hunt, check into the skyscraper with the jungle on its roof, and join us for another episode of BATTASS Beyond!!<br />The Pensky FileJoyride & Lost SoulJoyride & Lost SoulGet 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 week on BATTASS Beyond we’re checking out […]

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]]>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 week on BATTASS Beyond we’re checking out […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3447Fri, 23 Dec 2022 15:23:01 -050001:19:35falsefull<br /> 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 week on BATTASS Beyond we’re checking out the Jokerz initiation gone wild and Terry’s first mission with no fancy gadgets in Joy Ride and Lost Soul!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per DCAU Wiki:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Joyride&#8221; is the sixteenth episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts the troubles Gotham faces when a group of Jokerz hijack a prototype military vehicle. After finding an abandoned military vehicle, one of the Jokerz, Scab, takes it for a joyride and proceeds to try and take out Batman and a rival gang known as the &#8220;T&#8217;s&#8221;. However, unbeknownst to the gang, its power source is a nuclear reactor and is about to go critical. Now Batman must stop them and shut off the reactor before it explodes and destroys half the city.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Lost Soul&#8221; is the fourth episode of the second season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the trouble brought to Gotham when a rogue computer program sweeps Gotham&#8217;s computer network. Re-released thirty years later, it enters into Gotham&#8217;s computer networks and eventually downloads into the Batsuit, seeking to fulfill his true agenda: a new body. Now Terry must fight his own suit without any powers.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We’ve got some hooligans on the run and some digital consciousness shenanigans this week, and one of these episodes is better than the other, but you’ll have to listen to find out which is which! We’ve got some returning voices, and a hint at the Bat-Family of the past, all in all some fun stuff no matter how you shake it.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, put on some facepaint, maybe visit the Joker’s grave, put on an old utility belt and makeshift mask, and join us for another episode of BATTASS Beyond!!<br />The Pensky FileSplicers & Earth MoverSplicers & Earth MoverThe 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, and the Clayface-adjacent Earth Mover! Per […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3421Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:44:53 -050001:39:52falsefull<br /> 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, and the Clayface-adjacent Earth Mover!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per DCAU Wiki:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Splicers&#8221; is the first episode of the second season of Batman Beyond. It depicts the trouble Gotham faces when a new fad arrives in the form of &#8220;Splicing&#8221;. After a scientist, Dr. Abel Cuvier, introduces a system of combining animal DNA with human DNA; it becomes a trend amongst the young people of Gotham. However, D.A. Sam Young works to outlaw the practice and is marked for death by Cuvier. Now Batman must deal with people enhanced with animal capabilities.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Earth Mover&#8221; is the fifteenth episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts the emergence of a villain known only as the Earthmover. One of Terry&#8217;s friends, Jackie Wallace, continuously feels like she&#8217;s being watched and Terry soon comes across a man made entirely out of dirt. Things start getting worse as more and more of these dirt men start showing up. Soon, Terry learns that the real culprit is Jackie&#8217;s father, who is out to get his daughter back and revenge on Bill Wallace, who he blames for his condition. To save them both, Batman must face one of the most powerful beings he&#8217;s ever encountered.We’re back on the Bat for season 2 of Batman Beyond, and off to a good start! Will this season keep the standard high? Or will it crash and burn? There’s only one way to find out!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, take some mutant animal hormones, bathe in some toxic waste, kidnap your daughter and join us as we kick off BATTASS Beyond!<br />The Pensky FileA Tribute to Kevin ConroyA Tribute to Kevin ConroyAfter 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 Conroy. Per […]

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]]>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 Conroy. Per […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3391Tue, 15 Nov 2022 01:10:04 -050030:23falsefull<br /> 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 Conroy.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per Wikipedia:Kevin Conroy (November 30, 1955 – November 10, 2022) was an American actor. He was best known as the voice behind the DC Comics superhero Batman in various media, beginning with the 1990s Batman: The Animated Series and its subsequent spin-off TV series and feature films in the DC Animated Universe. Due to the popularity of his performance as Batman, Conroy went on to voice the character for multiple films under the DC Universe Animated Original Movies banner and the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham and Injustice video games.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Conroy was born on November 30, 1955, in Westbury, New York, into an Irish Catholic family. He moved to Westport, Connecticut, when he was about 11 years old. He had three older siblings. Conroy moved to New York City in 1973 when he earned a full scholarship to attend the Juilliard School&#8217;s drama division, studying under actor John Houseman. While there, he roomed with Robin Williams, who was in the same group as both Conroy and Kelsey Grammer. After graduating from Juilliard in 1978, he toured with Houseman&#8217;s acting group The Acting Company, and the following year he went on the national tour of Ira Levin&#8217;s Deathtrap.The defining voice of Batman for arguably multiple generations, Kevin Conroy’s impact on the character in the minds of fans all over the world cannot be understated. The passion and care he put into each of his performances helped define the character to the point where many say when they read (or write, in our case) Batman comics, Kevin’s is the voice they hear in their heads. He was a great talent, and a great inspiration, and he will be sorely missed.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, join us in celebrating our favorite Batman, and our favorite Cheers guest star, Kevin Conroy on BATTASS Beyond!<br />The Pensky FileAscension & Season 1 Wrap UpAscension & Season 1 Wrap UpThis 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 the thirteenth episode and first season finale […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3325Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:57:10 -050001:34:13falsefull<br /> 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!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per DCAU WIki:&#8220;Ascension&#8221; is the thirteenth episode and first season finale of Batman Beyond. It depicts Derek Powers&#8217; final moments as head of Wayne-Powers and the rise of his son Paxton Powers. Tired of having to hide behind the skin and running from his clients every time the skin starts to crack, Derek Powers decides to make his son, Paxton, acting chairman of the board. However, during the introductory meeting, Derek is angered to the point of shedding his skin, therefore revealing his condition to the world. Paxton calls in Batman to help him find his father, but Batman eventually learns that Derek&#8217;s exposure was not an accident.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Also, since this is the final episode of the first season of Batman Beyond, Sean and Clay get into their thoughts about the season as a whole, the ups, the downs, the ehs, the mehs, and answer the big question: Does this show work? They also dive into some listener questions as provided by you, our faithful ASS-fans! Talk of upcoming projects, potential appearances of certain characters in the White Knight universe, and much more abound!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Does Ascension work as a season finale? It definitely moves story elements forward, but is it earned? Is it enough? The first season of Batman Beyond was definitely good, but it never quite got great, and its season finale falls squarely into this bucket as well. What will season 2 hold for Terry, Bruce and Ace? What new adventures will Sean and Clay be privy to in the world of Neo Gotham? Only time will tell!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, put on your best face, melt some handcuffs, betray your father, and join us on BATTASS: Beyond!<br />The Pensky FileDisappearing Inque & A Touch of CuraréDisappearing Inque & A Touch of CuraréThis 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: “Disappearing Inque” is the […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3317Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:21:18 -050001:24:16falsefull<br /> 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!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per DCAU WIki:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Disappearing Inque&#8221; is the eleventh episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts the return of Inque. After being turned down for a raise and fired by his boss at the cryogenics lab, Aaron Herbst becomes disgruntled and releases Inque from her icy prison. Having had to listen to him for months, Inque decides that he&#8217;ll make a suitable partner for the time being and uses him to get the mutagenic chemicals she needs to heal herself and assume her human form again. After being healed, Inque captures Batman and tries to lure Bruce into her trap too. Now Inque has both Batmen to deal with.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;A Touch of Curaré&#8221; is the twelfth episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts the first appearance of the assassin Curaré. Gotham City District Attorney Sam Young has been marked for death by the Society of Assassins, who have sent their best member: Curaré. Now Batman must face off against one of the world&#8217;s deadliest fighters. Making things worse, is the fact that Commissioner Barbara Gordon, Young&#8217;s wife, isn&#8217;t as liberal as her father was when it comes to costumed vigilantes, despite having been one herself.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Animation is king in these two episodes, as we get two episodes with solid plots, but fantastic animation work. We get a bit of a look into what happened in the Bat-family in the years between Batman Beyond and The New Batman Adventures, but is it enough? Or maybe it’s too much? It all comes down to personal taste, but I think we can all agree that the idea of Barbara and Bruce as a romantic item is just…gross.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, unfreeze your killer crush, sharpen your molecular blade, and join us on BATTASS: Beyond!<br />The Pensky FileThe Winning Edge & SpellboundThe Winning Edge & SpellboundTime 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 Winning Edge and Spellbound! […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3310Thu, 26 May 2022 15:59:11 -050058:01falsefull<br /> 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 Winning Edge and Spellbound!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per DCAU WIki:&#8220;The Winning Edge&#8221; is the ninth episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts the effects of mass distribution of the drug Venom, now available through an instantly-acting skin patch known as a &#8220;slapper&#8221;. They greatly amplify a person&#8217;s strength, but are illegal and also highly addictive. Terry discovers that three students in his own school are using these, turning to crime to pay for their habit, and experiencing the negative effects of addiction. Now Batman must stop the manufacture and sale of these drugs before things get too far out of hand.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Spellbound&#8221; is the tenth episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts the first appearance of Spellbinder. Gotham City is overcome by a rash of strange crimes by seemingly normal people, each of whom claims to have experienced hallucinations after meeting a man dressed in a strange suit and a magic eye. Batman eventually meets up with this strange Spellbinder and discovers that even he isn&#8217;t immune to his powers. Now Batman must try to discern fact from fiction while battling this strange enemy.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Big muscles equal only one man in the Batman world, and Batman Beyond gives us what we all want, albeit in a brief, blink and you’ll miss it cameo, with the electric return of Bane! I say electric because the only thing keeping him alive is some wires and a life support machine, but my point still stands! Also, we finally find out the origin of that weird hand/eyeball thing from the credits! It’s…underwhelming.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, get juiced on Slappers, jump on a flying doorknob, and join us on BATTASS: Beyond!<br />The Pensky FileShriek & Dead Man’s HandShriek & Dead Man’s HandWhat’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’s a stacked deck this week because […]

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]]>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’s a stacked deck this week because […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3295Thu, 12 May 2022 14:17:36 -050001:24:02falsefull<br /> 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’s a stacked deck this week because we’ve also got a winning hand with The Royal Flush Gang in Dead Man’s Hand!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Per DCAU WIki:&#8220;Shriek&#8221; is the seventh episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts the birth of the villain Shriek. After failing to impress Derek Powers with his new sound suit, Walter Shreeve takes an assignment to kill Bruce Wayne, who is currently working to prevent Powers from decimating Crime Alley. However, after Batman prevents Bruce&#8217;s death and exposes him to the police, Shreeve goes crazy and becomes the villain Shriek. Meanwhile, Bruce is hospitalized so Terry must now stop this new villain on his own.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Dead Man&#8217;s Hand&#8221; is the eighth episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts the first time that the Royal Flush Gang fights the new Batman. After learning that Batman is back in Gotham, the Royal Flush Gang returns to take revenge. Meanwhile, Dana breaks up with Terry but he finds a new girlfriend: Melanie Walker. Unbeknownst to Terry, Melanie is actually the Gang&#8217;s &#8220;Ten&#8221;. Now, both of them must deal with their dual lives while trying to be with each other.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week we’ve got a new villain who’s original to Batman Beyond in Shriek as well as a team of villains who’ve actually been around since the 60’s in The Royal Flush Gang. Shriek might take the prize as the most memorable of the two, but they’re both great additions to Terry’s rogues gallery, if you ask us!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, grab your stock up on acousticium, cut the cards, and join us for on BATTASS: Beyond!<br />The Pensky FileMeltdown & HeroesMeltdown & HeroesThis 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 age of the Marvel Universe with Meltdown and […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3287Sat, 30 Apr 2022 01:59:42 -050001:20:45falsefull<br /> 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 age of the Marvel Universe with Meltdown and Heroes!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Meltdown&#8221; is the fifth episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts the return of Mr. Freeze. Tired of having to use a suit of plastic skin that can crack at any time, Derek Powers decides to try having a healthy body cloned from his original damaged one. However, the procedure is first tested on Mr. Freeze. At first, it seems that the procedure has worked and he tries to lead a normal, peaceful life. Unfortunately, he soon discovers that the procedure is a failure and the people he once trusted have betrayed him. Seeking revenge, the evil personality of Mr. Freeze is born again.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Heroes&#8221; is the sixth episode of Batman Beyond. It depicts the birth of a new team of heroes calling themselves &#8220;The Terrific Trio&#8221;. After an accident grants them powers, three scientists become heroes to defend Gotham. For a time, it seems that Gotham will no longer need Batman. Unfortunately, the Trio is soon betrayed by their paranoid allies, and Batman eventually has to protect Gotham from those who once defended it.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The return of Mr. Freeze is a welcome addition to the new, futuristic stylings of Batman Beyond, but are they going to the classic villain well too soon for such a new show? And a Fantastic Four pastiche, while fun, is an interesting choice for this show. Either way, it’s pretty clear the creators are having a lot of fun!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So, grab your Joker gang buddies, hop on your most schway motorcycle and join us for the first episode of BATTASS: Beyond!<br />The Pensky FileBlack Out & GolemBlack Out & GolemTerry, having just started to work for Bruce Wayne, faces off against Inque, a notorious shapeshifting mercenary who is sabotaging FoxTeca, a company formed by Lucius Fox’s son. Willie Watt, a high school nerd who has been picked on one too many times, steals a construction […]

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]]>Terry, having just started to work for Bruce Wayne, faces off against Inque, a notorious shapeshifting mercenary who is sabotaging FoxTeca, a company formed by Lucius Fox’s son. Willie Watt, a high school nerd who has been picked on one too many times, steals a construction […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3283Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:00:33 -050001:12:24falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> Terry, having just started to work for Bruce Wayne, faces off against <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inque">Inque</a>, a notorious shapeshifting mercenary who is sabotaging FoxTeca, a company formed by Lucius Fox&#8217;s son.Willie Watt, a high school nerd who has been picked on one too many times, steals a construction robot from his father to scare his chief tormentor, Nelson Nash. But when Batman tries to stop the robot, it becomes bonded to Willie mentally, giving him more power than he ever dreamed of in his life.<br /> <br /> <br />The Pensky FileRebirthRebirthFlying cars, digital new anchors, giant pyramid buildings in densely populated cities–where else could we be but in far-flung future…of 2019! That’s right, BATTASS has returned, and we’re taking to the skies on the maiden voyage of our own rebirth, as we begin our trek […]

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]]>Flying cars, digital new anchors, giant pyramid buildings in densely populated cities–where else could we be but in far-flung future…of 2019! That’s right, BATTASS has returned, and we’re taking to the skies on the maiden voyage of our own rebirth, as we begin our trek […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3273Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:01:00 -050001:22:35falsefull<br /> Flying cars, digital new anchors, giant pyramid buildings in densely populated cities–where else could we be but in far-flung future…of 2019! That’s right, BATTASS has returned, and we’re taking to the skies on the maiden voyage of our own rebirth, as we begin our trek through Batman Beyond. Welcome to…BATTASS BEYOND!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> For decades, Bruce Wayne reigned as Gotham City&#8217;s crime-fighting Dark Knight, Batman. Twenty years into the future, however, the reign has come to an end. As a new horde of outrageous outlaws, gangs, and villains rampage the city, the unthinkable has happened: the aging Bruce Wayne, who has become ill due to a limp and heart problems, has hung up his cape and retired to seclusion. But when a brave, young high school teen named Terry McGinnis stumbles onto the secret of Batman&#8217;s true identity, a new alliance is forged, and a legend is reborn. Armed with a dazzling array of advanced technology, Terry becomes the new Batman and explodes onto the futuristic streets of Gotham.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Powered by the bond between legendary master and youthful crusader, Batman Beyond introduces a new hero for a new era. Together, these heroes dedicate their lives to eliminating each and every lying, conniving, and cheating criminal from the underbelly of the future Gotham City, fighting the odds and risking their lives once again in the pursuit of justice.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The fourth animated series to feature Batman, Batman Beyond definitely put the most novel spin on the caped crusader up to that point, while also staying true to all the best elements from the landmark Batman: The Animated Series. It was a bold new direction for a timeless hero, and was set to become a pivotal version of the Dark Knight for a new generation of young fans. So, grab your Joker gang buddies, hop on your most schway motorcycle and join us for the first episode of BATTASS: Beyond!<br />The Pensky FileThe Batman (Patreon Teaser)The Batman (Patreon Teaser)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 […]

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]]>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 […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3266Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:25:14 -050011:50falsefull<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &nbsp;In The Batman, the titular Batman ventures into Gotham City&#8217;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&#8217;s plans become clear, the Dark Knight Detective&nbsp; must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, drive a pretty sick car,&nbsp; and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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!<br />The Pensky FileMystery of the BatwomanMystery of the BatwomanBATTASS returns for the final (ok, almost final, but…give us a break on that Harley movie, please) entry in the classic era of Batman: TAS animation, the direct to video film Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman from 2003! It’s been a while since the end […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3257Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:39:57 -050001:33:00falsefull<br /> <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/battass/">BATTASS</a> returns for the final (ok, almost final, but…give us a break on that Harley movie, please) entry in the classic era of Batman: TAS animation, the direct to video film Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman from 2003! It’s been a while since the end of the animated series, and Batman Beyond has also been over for a couple years, so this final entry is a bit of an anomaly, but it’s well worth the watch for fans of the original run!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &nbsp;Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman is a <a href="https://dcau.fandom.com/wiki/DC_Animated_Universe">DCAU</a> direct-to-video animated film set in the time period between the end of <a href="https://dcau.fandom.com/wiki/The_New_Batman_Adventures">The New Batman Adventures</a> and the flashback sequence in <a href="https://dcau.fandom.com/wiki/Batman_Beyond:_Return_of_the_Joker">Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker</a>. It introduces the characters of <a href="https://dcau.fandom.com/wiki/Rupert_Thorne">Rupert Thorne</a> and <a href="https://dcau.fandom.com/wiki/Batwoman">Batwoman</a> to The New Batman Adventures. It was released on DVD and VHS on October 21, 2003, and on Blu-ray on March 12, 2013.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />  As if the Penguin wasn&#8217;t enough to contend with, a female vigilante has surfaced in Gotham City and her strong-arm tactics give Batman cause for concern. Batman has to contend with three villains all bent on destruction, as well as this new bat-themed glider rider as he and Robin try to solve the mystery of the Batwoman! The gang gets back together for one last adventure in the Gotham city of The New Batman Adventures, but with a shaky story and some jarring recasting, it ultimately can’t help but feel a bit superfluous, like your favorite band doing a reunion album without the entire original lineup. You can kinda tell as Sean and Clay take the scenic route through many sidetracks, but hey, we’re just happy to be back in Gotham, so grab your programable liquid metal, meet some like-minded co-vigilantes in art class, and join us for Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman!<br />The Pensky FileWorld’s FinestWorld’s FinestBATTASS is back, and we’re headed to Metropolis! Ali and Foreman, Hogan and Andre, chocolate and peanut butter, this week we’re diving headfirst into the first head to head meet up in the Bruce Timm DC animated universe of two titans of comic book history […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3241Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:02:00 -050001:42:39falsefull<br /> BATTASS is back, and we’re headed to Metropolis! Ali and Foreman, Hogan and Andre, chocolate and peanut butter, this week we’re diving headfirst into the first head to head meet up in the Bruce Timm DC animated universe of two titans of comic book history &#8211; it’s Batman and Superman in three episodes of Superman the Animated Series collectively known as World’s Finest!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> World’s Finest is the 16th, 17th, and 18th episodes of the second season of Superman: The Animated Series. All three parts were originally aired back-to-back-to-back as a movie even in 1997. Batman comes to Metropolis in pursuit of the Joker, who has offered to kill Superman for Lex Luthor. Superman finds himself out of his depth when matched against the Joker’s cunning and unpredictability, while Batman has trouble with the resources Luthor provides the Joker with. Both heroes must agree to overcome their differences in order to put a stop to the Joker and Luthor.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There’s team-ups, beat downs, love triangles, death triangles, grand theft flying wing, and a top-notch off-screen fight between Harley Quinn and Mercy. As far as first crossover events go, you really can’t get too much better than this! It’s a precursor to what would become the fan-favorite Justice League series a few years later, and it sure is a banger!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Though not the only time Batman and Superman team-up, this first meeting is definitely a special one and even helps Sean and Clay understand some of the design changes they didn’t love over in the New Batman Adventures! Book your cross-town tickets, renew your favorite friendly rivalry, bust out your custom jetpack and monogrammed anti-radiation suit, and join us for World’s Finest!<br />The Pensky FileThe Animated Series – Wrap UpThe Animated Series – Wrap UpThis 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 […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3229Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:01:00 -050001:10:25falsefull<br /> 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?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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!<br />The Pensky FileBeware the Creeper & Judgment DayBeware the Creeper & Judgment DayThis is it, we’ve made it to the end! This week on the BATTASS Podcast, Sean and Clay have made it to the end of the Batman: The Animated Series road as they cover the final two episodes of the “classic” era of animated Batman, […]

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]]>This is it, we’ve made it to the end! This week on the BATTASS Podcast, Sean and Clay have made it to the end of the Batman: The Animated Series road as they cover the final two episodes of the “classic” era of animated Batman, […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3202Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:07:41 -050001:25:40falsefull<br /> This is it, we’ve made it to the end! This week on the <a href="http://thepenskyfile.com/battass">BATTASS Podcast</a>, Sean and Clay have made it to the end of the Batman: The Animated Series road as they cover the final two episodes of the “classic” era of animated Batman, the raucous Beware the Creeper, and the litigious Judgment Day! There are a couple of pretty flamboyant costumes in these, one in bright colors, and the other…well if goth can be flamboyant, The Judge is probably it.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up in The Creeper, reporter Jack Ryder makes the mistake of trying to walk a mile in the Joker’s shoes, and ends up at the bottom of the very same vat of chemicals the Joker did! However, this time the chemicals turn his skin a sickly yellow, and doom him to an existence as a never-ending Jim Carrey impression! A few unwanted sexual advances on Harley later and Jack, now The Creeper, is right in the Joker’s crosshairs!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Then in Judgment Day (the episode that is definitely not <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Mask_of_the_Phantasm">Mask of the Phantasm</a>), there’s a new vigilante on the block dressed in dark robes, appearing through smoke, brandishing a big bladed weapon (again, definitely NOT the Phantasm), and he’s taking out criminals in a much more violent way than Batman deems reasonable (once again, separate character, zero connection to the Phantasm). Batman is pushed to his limit as he has to figure out the identity of this new vigilante and come to terms with what it means for him when he finds out how they’re connected (just want to stress again, this is not the Phantasm)!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It’s been a long road, getting from there to here for the BATTASS Podcast, and Sean and Clay would both like to thank everyone who’s been along for the ride, and enjoyed our discussions of the episodes, as well as our tangents that veer off into any number of varied topics, art-related, hentai-related, or others!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So get your best red fur boa, polish up your oversized gavel, and join us for Beware The Creeper and Judgment Day! And we’ll see you in a few months for BATTASS BEYOND!<br />The Pensky FileMad Love & ChemistryMad Love & ChemistryLove is a funny thing, isn’t it? Makes people do things that are truly mad! This week we’ve got two episodes about love – weird, unhealthy, monstrous love – and it’s not even Valentine’s day! But this is love that takes Batman to the edge […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3176Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:47:34 -050001:31:12falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Love is a funny thing, isn’t it? Makes people do things that are truly mad! This week <a href="http://thepenskyfile.com/battass">we’ve</a> got two episodes about love &#8211; weird, unhealthy, monstrous love &#8211; and it’s not even Valentine’s day! But this is love that takes Batman to the edge of defeat by his greatest enemy’s best girl, and love that sends Bruce Wayne out to sea and almost ruins his life in Mad Love and Chemistry!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Mad Love, Harley Quinn tries to impress the Joker and truly win his heart by finally catching Batman, while the origin of her career as The Joker&#8217;s sidekick is revealed. This episode, based on the critically acclaimed comic book of the same name,&nbsp; gives us a glimpse at what Harley is truly capable of when she puts her mind to something, as well as seeing what she used to be like back when she put her mind to work on a regular basis as Joker’s psychiatrist!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Chemistry, all the rich single people of Gotham are falling in love, and Bruce Wayne is no exception! Guest-starring Terminator’s <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000157/">Linda Hamilton</a> as the green-eyed beauty Bruce finally falls for, it’s a Bat-filled wedding and a Poison-filled honeymoon that sends Bruce into marital bliss, only to break his heart when the dark secret of his new blushing (blooming?) bride is finally revealed!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Though not the final episode produced, Mad Love was the final episode of Batman to air in this classic run of episodes we refer to as “the animated series” (despite changing titles and about a four-year’s break in the middle), and it’s really a great one to go out on. Chemistry is no slouch either &#8211; this show is bringing the heat on its way out the door! So water your plants, spritz yourself with some perfume, make those piranhas smile and join us for Mad Love and Chemistry!<br />The Pensky FileLegends of the Dark Knight & Girls’ Night OutLegends of the Dark Knight & Girls’ Night OutLook! Up in the sky! It’s Batman, and he has his sharp fangs and claws out! Or maybe he’s got a big smile on his face and cracking a joke! Or maybe he’s a grizzled old warrior fighting mutants in the mud! And Supergirl is […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3134Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:29:09 -050001:30:49falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Look! Up in the sky! It’s Batman, and he has his sharp fangs and claws out! Or maybe he’s got a big smile on his face and cracking a joke! Or maybe he’s a grizzled old warrior fighting mutants in the mud! And Supergirl is there too, fighting a lady made of pure electricity! What’s that, you say? No, I’m not having a stroke, I’m just talking about Legends of the Dark Knight and Girls’ Night Out, the two episodes we cover this week on The <a href="http://thepenskyfile.com/battass">BATTASS</a> Podcast!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Legends of the Dark Knight, three kids wandering the streets of Gotham each have an idea of what Batman is like, and they have a fun time comparing their stories. Very much a “covers album” kind of episode, this one changes up the style for each story, creating excellent, loving tributes for the 50’s style of Dick Sprang, and the 80’s style of Frank Miller, all while crafting a fun narrative that turns up the heat in the final minutes with an appearance by Firefly!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Girls’ Night Out, Batman The Animated Series dives head first into the world of franchise crossovers when <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supergirl_(Kara_Zor-El)">Supergirl</a> stops by Gotham City after the show stopping (and show hopping) Livewire teams up with the deadly duo of Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn. Three-on-one is never good odds, even for Supergirl, so Batgirl joins the fight as well, and the two become fast friends as they take down this terrible trio in Girls’ Night Out!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Legends of the Dark Knight is a real stand-out episode, as it not only lets the animators stretch their legs stylistically but also delivers the best adaptation of Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns to date! Girls’ Night Out is no slouch either, as it gives the boys a night off, and also sets up the future of the DCAU, laying the groundwork for Justice League. So load up on rubber bullets, find a super tag team partner, and join us for Legends of the Dark Knight and Girls’ Night Out!<br />The Pensky FileOld Wounds & The Demon WithinOld Wounds & The Demon WithinThis week on The BATTASS Podcast we cover two episodes that tackle the two biggest questions of the series thus far: what was the cause of the final break up of Batman and Robin, and how would Batman react if he was magically turned into […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3115Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:32:47 -050001:32:38falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on <a href="http://thepenskyfile.com/battass">The BATTASS Podcast</a> we cover two episodes that tackle the two biggest questions of the series thus far: what was the cause of the final break up of Batman and Robin, and how would Batman react if he was magically turned into a half-man, half tree by a young Witch Boy with a pet cat who turns into a full-size, humanoid cat woman? Fear not, Bat-Fans, as we’ve got all your answers and then some as we conjure up Old Wounds and The Demon Within!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Old Wounds, who’s ready for storytime with <a href="https://batman.fandom.com/wiki/Dick_Grayson">Dick Grayson</a>, bay bay? After taking down some z-level thugs, Nightwing regales Robin with his secret origin, finally revealing what led to the break up of the original dynamic duo. It’s a story of two partners in crime (fighting) who have grown up and grown apart. Throw in some lying to your significant other and a helping of excessive violence and you’ve got yourself a stew going!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in The Demon Within,, Klarion, the Witch Boy, takes control of Etrigan the Demon and Batman and Robin must stop his destructive mischief. Batman takes a trip into the realm of magic for only the second time in the series, and it sure has destructive results! Magic laser blasts, Batman turning into a tree, tiny alleyways with no outlets, mystical branding irons, and some truly transformative poetry round out an episode with a devilish guest star who really makes an impression.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> While Old Wounds answers some big questions, The Demon Within presents only the second time Batman has a mystical/magical encounter and also is only the second episode of the series to feature a character (Etrigan) from the larger DC Universe (Zatanna being the other).&nbsp; So grab your grimoire, get your daddy issues in line, and join us for Old Wounds and The Demon Within!<br />The Pensky FileCult of the Cat & Animal ActCult of the Cat & Animal ActWe’re continuing our big block of animal episodes this week on the BATTASS Podcast, as Catwoman gets caught up with a crazy cat-based cult in, well, Cult of the Cat, and Nightwing heads back to the circus he once called home in Animal Act. Not […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3096Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:01:00 -050001:11:05falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We’re continuing our big block of animal episodes this week on the <a href="http://thepenskyfile.com/battass">BATTASS Podcast</a>, as Catwoman gets caught up with a crazy cat-based cult in, well, Cult of the Cat, and Nightwing heads back to the circus he once called home in Animal Act. Not sure what it is about animals this season, but we sure have had a run of them!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Cult of the Cat, Catwoman gets caught up with some really nasty ninjas who are agents of a fanatical cult with a feline obsession. Batman steps in to help but quickly gets thrown into the lion’s den (literally) when he has to fight a gigantic tiger, seemingly to the death! Catwoman’s really stepped in it this time, but potentially not as much as the character designers in this ep who have outfitted these ninja cat cultists with retractable claws that seem very much like they would make a certain SNIKT when they open!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Animal Act, the animals from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightwing">Nightwing’s</a> old circus are inexplicably committing crimes, and it’s up to Dick and Tim to get to the bottom of what’s going on! It’s a blast from the past for Dick as they head back to the circus he was raised in, catching up with some old friends who quickly are mind-controlled into becoming new enemies! Hats off to the Mad Hatter who’s tried some truly unique strategies of robbery in this one, but all it gets him, in the end, is a deposit of five knuckles to the bank of his face!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> These are a couple of perfectly fine episodes, but they both seem to leave a lot on the table, especially Animal Act. Dick heading back to the circus is something they’ve never really done on the show, and it would have been nice for them to spend a bit more time there with all the fun new characters we meet from his past. So cough up some hairballs, get your popcorn and crackerjacks, and join us for Cult of the Cat and Animal Act!<br />The Pensky FileMean Seasons & CrittersMean Seasons & CrittersThis week on the BATTASS Podcast, we get a brand new baddie with a lazy costume and a specific theme, as well as some gigantic, rampaging farm animals with a grudge in Mean Seasons and Critters! Not going to beat around the bush here–these are […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3079Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:01:00 -050001:10:49falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on the <a href="http://thepenskyfile.com/battass">BATTASS Podcast</a>, we get a brand new baddie with a lazy costume and a specific theme, as well as some gigantic, rampaging farm animals with a grudge in Mean Seasons and Critters! Not going to beat around the bush here&#8211;these are not great episodes. But hopefully, this episode of the podcast can bring you all the entertainment these two stinkers failed to deliver! It&#8217;s &#8220;Mean Seasons&#8221; and &#8220;<a href="https://dcau.fandom.com/wiki/Critters">Critters</a>&#8220;.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Mean Seasons, Batman and Batigirl take on the devious damsel of daylight savings &#8211; the Calendar Girl! She’s got an outfit for every occasion, and a day and date to do her dastardly deeds! In what feels like kind of a retread of the Baby Doll story, Page Monroe becomes the new villain Calendar Girl in order to get revenge on the industry jerks who wronged her! It’s themed outfits and hunky goons galore in this one!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Critters, microbiologist Farmer Brown proudly displays the results of his research: a giant sheep. He believes that having giant animals will help to end world hunger. Unfortunately for him, it doesn’t go the way he planned, and the shame, embarrassment, and rejection he feels after his giant sheep goes on a rampage causes him to use his cutting edge science for evil purposes! And he’s also got a daughter who I think has been getting HGH injections or something. It’s a really weird episode, for sure.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Lots of things happen in these episodes, with the pendulum swinging from “lazy” to “what the hell?” but unfortunately it doesn’t make for the most riveting television. The series unfortunately feels like it’s running out of steam a bit at this point, so hopefully, the next couple can turn the ship around!&nbsp; But hey, even mediocre Batman still makes for a fun BATTASS, so put on your best candy corn earrings, cook up a rack of ribs, and check this one out.<br />The Pensky FileThe Ultimate Thrill & Over the EdgeThe Ultimate Thrill & Over the EdgeThis week on the BATTASS Podcast, we get the introduction of a one-off villain who really deserves more screen time (in any medium, really), the enthusiastically bombastic Roxy Rocket! We also see what would happen if Jim Gordon really decided it was time for Batman […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3058Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:01:00 -050001:05:09falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on the <a href="http://thepenskyfile.com/battass">BATTASS Podcast</a>, we get the introduction of a one-off villain who really deserves more screen time (in any medium, really), the enthusiastically bombastic Roxy Rocket! We also see what would happen if Jim Gordon really decided it was time for Batman to get taken down, and trust us, he is formidable! It’s a couple of great one this week with The Ultimate Thrill and Over the Edge!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in The Ultimate Thrill, Roxy Rocket, an energetic ex-stuntwoman who is now a thrill-seeking jewel thief, leads Batman on a frenzied chase through Gotham. With Batman ready to call her bluff, she may face her ultimate death-defying showdown. I think it’s safe to say and confirmed in so many words by the show’s creators, that The Ultimate Thrill is by far the horniest episode of Batman the Animated Series made up to this point. It’s a blast!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Over the Edge, during a fight with the Scarecrow, Batgirl is ambushed on a rooftop and falls to her death. Jim Gordon blames Batman for her fate and vows revenge. Gordon’s grief over the death of his daughter leads him into an all-out war on Batman, Robin, and Nightwing, even going so far as to recruit Bane to take down Batman once and for all. Batman’s back is against the wall, but all is not what it seems in this truly nightmarish scenario.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We learn a lot of things this week, from Roxy’s (not so) secret kinks to the episode that caused a fistfight between Sean and his sister, to Clay’s hatred of <a href="https://batmananimateduniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Bane">Bane’s new BDSM gear design</a>, to whether or not Jim Gordon knows his daughter is Batgirl. It’s an hour of revelations, so hop on the nearest flying metaphor and check this one out!<br />The Pensky FileLove is a Croc & Torch SongLove is a Croc & Torch SongThis week on the BATTASS Podcast, we get some returning baddies with some questionable new designs, as well as one brand new villain to add to the rogue’s gallery who’s definitely a real HOT one. Baby Doll and Killer Croc take the stage in one […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3043Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:01:00 -050001:22:11falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on the <a href="http://thepenskyfile.com/battass">BATTASS Podcast</a>, we get some returning baddies with some questionable new designs, as well as one brand new villain to add to the rogue’s gallery who’s definitely a real HOT one. Baby Doll and Killer Croc take the stage in one of the oddest pairings I can think of in Love Is A Croc, and then we see the debut of Firefly and his obsessive love-bombing in Torch Song!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Love Is A Croc, Believing Killer Croc is a kindred spirit after she sees him on TV being sentenced for a crime, Baby Doll sets him free and goes on a crime spree with him before she starts to question his trustworthiness and her own judgment. The quasi-romantic pairing nobody was asking for gets center stage, complete with new, underwhelming redesigns, and a cool underground lair as they try to make it work as a team. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t go well.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Torch Song, A rock star refuses her special effects man, Garfield Lynns who becomes a villain who is ready to burn down the city. Things get hot for Batman and Batgirl as Garfield Lynns maxes out his credit card at the Brand Manager’s place to get equipped with some snazzy new duds and rebrand himself as the spicy Firefly! He comes up with a rather zany plan to set Gotham’s water supply on fire, but hey, love makes us do crazy things sometimes, right?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Things get hot and heavy in more ways than one in our episodes this week, but Sean and Clay remain kinda cool on at least one of them, while running a lot hotter for the other. Also, there’s plenty of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comics">comics</a> industry talk and some discussion towards the end on what the end game is for comics creators who try to break into the movie industry. Plus, Sean is hungover, and Clay doesn’t understand grammar, so spark one up and check this one out!<br />The Pensky FileJoker’s Millions & Growing PainsJoker’s Millions & Growing PainsThis week on the BATTASS Podcast, Joker goes on a financial roller coaster, and Robin has his first doomed romance as Sean and Clay get down and dirty with Joker’s Millions and Growing Pains! In addition to a look at Joker’s money problems and asking […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3027Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:54:07 -050001:27:55falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on the BATTASS Podcast, Joker goes on a financial roller coaster, and Robin has his first doomed romance as Sean and Clay get down and dirty with Joker’s Millions and Growing Pains! In addition to a look at Joker’s money problems and asking whether a Clayface minion can ever really have a heart, we get our first look at the New Batman Adventures design for Oswald Cobblepot himself, The Penguin! Gone is the pudgy Danny DeVito-inspired design of The Animated Series, replaced by a much more “normal,” streamlined look for the Penguin that fits with his new career as manager of the Iceburg Lounge.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Joker’s Millions, financially down on his luck, The Joker inherits a fortune from a rival gangster, but soon realises he would be better off poor after he gains unwanted attention from the Internal Revenue Service, not to mention from Batman as well. We get to see a cavalcade of Harley replacements as Joker searches for a cheaper replacement, and Joker gets duped by a plan put in place by the late King Barlow, whose money scheme sends Joker on a one way trip to tax jail!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Growing Pains,&nbsp; Robin is determined to assist a lost, amnesic little girl who is being pursued by a mysterious man. Unbeknownst to Robin, the girl&#8217;s father is Clayface, who created the girl out of his own body to scout the city and plans to reabsorb her. It’s a big heartbreak for the new Boy Wonder, as Robin puts himself out there for a charming girl who ends up being far more than she seems. As the man once said, “it’s better to have loved and lost than to never loved at all, even when your love turns out to be a sentient, human-sized blob of evil mud.” That’s the quote, right?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week we also put a spotlight on a giant of the comics industry who left us all too soon: John Paul Leon. The true epitome of an artist’s artist, join Sean and Clay as they pay tribute to someone whose art was loved by many, and whose influence will be seen in comics for a very, very long time to come. So grab a huge stack of money with your arch enemy’s face on it, cuddle up to your best mud honey, pour one out for JPL, and check this one out!<br />The Pensky FileDouble Talk & You Scratch My BackDouble Talk & You Scratch My Back50 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 […]

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]]>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 […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=3017Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:01:00 -050001:15:03falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 50 episodes! This week on the <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/battass/">BATTASS Podcast</a> 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 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mullet_(haircut)">mullets</a>, who has them, who needs them, and what REALLY counts as a mullet. Seriously, we talk about mullets at LENGTH. &#8220;Double Talk&#8221; and &#8220;You Scratch My Back&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in You Scratch My Back,&nbsp; 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 &#8211; Nightwing’s got a great butt!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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,&nbsp;and check this one out!<br />The Pensky FileCold Comfort & Never FearCold Comfort & Never FearThis week on the BATTASS Podcast we welcome back two villains we’ve seen a few times before, Mr. Freeze and the Scarecrow. They’ve both got great new looks, but Clay and Sean are split over the quality of the episodes. Never Fear is a unanimous […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2948Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:01:00 -050001:22:08falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on the <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/battass-the-preface/">BATTASS Podcast</a> we welcome back two villains we’ve seen a few times before, Mr. Freeze and the Scarecrow. They’ve both got great new looks, but Clay and Sean are split over the quality of the episodes. Never Fear is a unanimous success, but it’s Cold Comfort that produces the most conversation. Is it the second-best <a href="https://batman.fandom.com/wiki/Mr._Freeze">Mr. Freeze</a> episode? Is it the worst Mr. Freeze episode? Should Freeze have stayed in the arctic? Why did Batman straight-up attempt to murder him at the end? Tune in to find out!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in &#8220;Cold Comfort&#8221;, we have the New Batman Adventures return of fan-favorite Mr. Freeze, fresh off his direct to video film Sub Zero, which we both thought was going to be more or less the end of his story in the animated universe. Batman and Batgirl go on the hunt for villain Mr. Freeze, who has lost his body and faces his new fate as a vengeful living head, intent on destroying society and terrifying citizens with the assistance of his evil henchwomen.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in &#8220;Never Fear&#8221;,&nbsp; The Scarecrow threatens to unleash a powerful new toxin on Gotham City that removes all fear, leaving its victims unafraid of deadly danger. Complications arise when Batman is exposed to the gas. It’s the return of The Scarecrow, and boy has he gotten a glow-up since the last time we saw him! Now on his third design (lest we forget condom head and shaggy bag-face), he’s much much scarier, much much darker, and has a brand new voice coming out of his mouth &#8211; it’s veteran horror actor Jeffrey Combs, the perfect choice to Re-Animate this creep!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Sean and Clay as they get into the finer points of rotten pumpkins as heads, lazy branded goons, the best and worst ways to continue the Mr. Freeze Story, and when re-casting a character voice goes oh so right. Grab your favorite experimental cryogenics scientist, start your own scam self-help racket, and check this one out! It&#8217;s &#8220;Cold Comfort&#8221; and &#8220;Never Fear&#8221;!<br />The Pensky FileHoliday Knights & Sins of the FatherHoliday Knights & Sins of the FatherThis week marks the triumphant return of The BATTASS Podcast, as we dive into season 4 of Batman: The Animated Series, otherwise known as The New Batman Adventures! After a three year hiatus, the TAS team has come back with a series of new episodes […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2900Wed, 19 May 2021 09:45:00 -050001:35:57falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week marks the triumphant return of <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/category/podcasts/batass/">The BATTASS Podcast</a>, as we dive into season 4 of Batman: The Animated Series, otherwise known as The New Batman Adventures! After a three year hiatus, the TAS team has come back with a series of new episodes that bring back all (or most) of your favorite classic voice actors, but with an all-new look to the show. Redesigned to both freshen up the show, as well as match better with the new Superman series from the same crew, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Batman_Adventures">The New Batman Adventures</a> episodes mark our last stop for Batman the Animated Series before we dive into Batman: Beyond! This episode covers &#8220;Holiday Knights&#8221; and &#8220;Sins of the Father&#8221;.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Holiday Knights, we’ve got four different bat-tales all occurring on the same holiday night as we drop back into Gotham City and see what all our favorites are getting up to in the yuletide season. Amidst the year-end festivities, Batman pursues Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, Batgirl confronts Clayface, and Batman and Robin try to stop The Joker from wreaking havoc on the streets of Gotham City. It’s redesigns galore in this one, despite its lack of continuity, and everyone’s got a new look! Also, we get to find out if Batman ever picks up the tab!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Sins of the father, Batman and Robin encounter each other for the first time when a street kid named Tim Drake finds himself hunted by the villain Two-Face. Tim, who is soon to become Batman&#8217;s partner Robin, is eager to impress his hero and bring down Two-Face. Despite Tim being already featured as Robin in Holiday Knights (see what I mean about continuity?), we get to see his origin story here, as well as get a better idea as to where the Bat-family is at this point. Dick’s become Nightwing and Barabara is around a lot more &#8211; there’s been quite the shake up!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Sean and Clay as they get into the finer points of costume redesigns, Two Face’s questionable plan details, boring montages, and comics histories vs. cartoon character histories. Grab your favorite holiday libation, fire up a yule log, break into the batcave, become Robin against Batman’s wishes, and check this one out!<br />The Pensky FileBatman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero and Q&ABatman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero and Q&AThis week on The BATTASS Podcast, we head back to the theater, or in this case, the home theater, as we bridge our season coverage by taking a look at the second film to emerge from the Batman the Animated Series universe, Batman & Mr. […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2814Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -050001:40:23falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">The BATTASS Podcast</a>, we head back to the theater, or in this case, the home theater, as we bridge our season coverage by taking a look at the second film to emerge from the Batman the Animated Series universe, Batman &amp; Mr. Freze: SubZero! But the fun doesn’t end there as, after our coverage of the film, Sean and Clay answer all the most burning questions submitted from our lovely listeners, covering a broad array of topics, bat-related and otherwise!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Batman &amp; Mr. Freeze: SubZero, Mr Freeze kidnaps Barbara Gordon to use her plasma to rejuvenate his dying wife. Leaving Batman and Robin to race against time to save Barbara and stop Freeze&#8217;s desperate scheme. A return of the major heroic players from the animated series, as well as one of its most revered villains, Sub Zero offers a tour de force of animated action, the inclusion of new, digital animation techniques (some more successful than others), but comes up lacking in the story department. The ninety minute visual spectacle is unfortunately undercut by what amounts to only about twenty two minutes of story, and one that’s rather forgettable and inconsistent at that.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up Sean and Clay dive into the icy cold waters of the internet to spear some wild listener questions! They cover a variety of topics, both bat-related and otherwise, and get into the nitty-gritty of topics such as which characters in the series are overused, whether the series has held up to modern criticism, the future of Sean’s comic book Batman universe, and why Clay just can’t stop talking about the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Punisher_(1989_film)">Dolph Lundgren Punisher</a> movie! Come along for the ride as they get into all the explosive highs and ice-cold lows of Batman the Animated Series’ second foray into the film world, how and why it wasn’t as successful as the first try, and all of the illuminating answers to all the questions burning a hole in your mind’s ear! Grab your best polar bear buddies and skin dive into the icy deep with us!<br />The Pensky FileBatgirl Returns & Series Wrap UpBatgirl Returns & Series Wrap UpThis week on The BATTASS Podcast, we hit a few pretty sizeable milestones: the return of fan-favorite bat-family member Batgirl, as well ass the end of season three, and most notably the end of what is technically defined as Batman: The Animated Series! The show […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2792Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:01:00 -050001:35:24falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on The BATTASS Podcast, we hit a few pretty sizeable milestones: the return of fan-favorite bat-family member Batgirl, as well ass the end of season three, and most notably the end of what is technically defined as Batman: The Animated Series! The show keeps going, but under a different title, and a different look, so don’t miss this episode for the final appearance of TAS Classic!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Batgirl Returns, after a brief dream sequence rogues’ gallery beat-down that ends with the suggestion of a rather questionable romantic infatuation with the caped crusader, Batgirl investigates the theft of a jade cat statue from Gotham State University. Unfortunately for her there’s someone else on the prowl for said statue, the ferocious feline Catwoman. Forming an uneasy alliance, the Bat and the Cat track down the missing statue, and manage to rescue it from the clutches of some scary mobsters, with an assist from the bird-brained boy wonder Robin. Oh, also, Batman is on vacation or something in Europe in this episode, which is why the kids are all left to their own devices.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up Sean and Clay take a look back at season three, as well as a look back at the entire series, as the conclusion of Batgirl returns marks the conclusion of Season 3, as well as the conclusion of what is traditionally known as Batman: The Animated Series. From here on out, in season 4, the names change and the designs change, but you’ll have to tune in to season 4’s coverage to find out how the episode quality fares!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Sean and Clay as they get into the finer points of returning heroes, inappropriate romantic pairings, the future of Batman, the state of the comic book industry, when critique turns into nit pick, and some general thoughts on where we are and where we’ve been. Grab your favorite homemade, bat-related costume, make an alliance with an enemy, and check this one out!<br />The Pensky FileMake ‘Em Laugh & Deep FreezeMake ‘Em Laugh & Deep Freeze“Make ‘Em Laugh” with a “Deep Freeze”! Make ‘Em Laugh: Using microchips stolen from the Mad Hatter, the Joker brainwashes famous comedians into committing crazy crimes in order to ruin their reputations. As it turns out, the comedians are the judges who tossed the Joker […]

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]]>“Make ‘Em Laugh” with a “Deep Freeze”! Make ‘Em Laugh: Using microchips stolen from the Mad Hatter, the Joker brainwashes famous comedians into committing crazy crimes in order to ruin their reputations. As it turns out, the comedians are the judges who tossed the Joker […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2775Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:01:00 -050001:20:02falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#8220;Make &#8216;Em Laugh&#8221; with a &#8220;Deep Freeze&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Make &#8216;Em Laugh: Using microchips stolen from the Mad Hatter, the Joker brainwashes famous comedians into committing crazy crimes in order to ruin their reputations. As it turns out, the comedians are the judges who tossed the Joker out of the Gotham Comedy Competition the year before. Now, the Clown Prince of Crime wants to seek his revenge, and Batman and Robin must foil the Joker&#8217;s plot.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Deep Freeze: Mr. Freeze is sprung from Arkham by aging billionaire Grant Walker, who is looking to freeze the world and recreate it according to his own design. Batman and Robin infiltrate the billionaire&#8217;s underwater city and combat both high-tech robots and Mr. Freeze himself, who has decided to do Walker&#8217;s bidding and cover the earth in a new ice age.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on The <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">BATTASS Podcast</a>, special guest Eric Peters (<a href="https://twitter.com/GraphiknightArt">@graphiknightart</a>) joins us for the penultimate episode of our coverage of Batman the Animated Series “Season 3,” as we get up on stage with The Joker in Make ‘Em Laugh, as well as go on the world’s coldest amusement park ride with Mr. Freeze in Deep Freeze! The show brings back two of its most popular villains to help round out its official, final season, and they do not disappoint!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Make ‘Em Laugh, Using microchips swiped from the Mad Hatter, the Joker brainwashes famous comedians into carrying out screwball crimes so as to ruin their reputations. The Joker is the big bad here, but Make ‘Em Laugh introduces us to three very unique additions to Batman’s revered rogues’ gallery: Pack Rat, Mighty Mom, and of course, the greatest on-off villain of all time, The Condiment King!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Deep Freeze, Mr Freeze is kidnapped from prison by Grant Walker who wants to freeze the world and recreate it according to his own design. Batman and Robin infiltrate the billionaire&#8217;s underwater city where they combat high-tech robots and Mr Freeze himself. Mr. Freeze makes only his second appearance in the series here, and is once again faced with giving into the darker aspects of his nature, all in the hopes of getting back the only thing he cares about: his wife Nora. Unfortunately, an evil Walt Disney analog stands in his way!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Sean and Clay as they get into the nitty gritty of the finer points of comedy contest paperwork details, villainous theme park magnates, flash sales at the Brand Manager’s place, mustard as a projectile weapon, and Mr. Freeze’s love of cold women. Grab your warmest parka, wrap your melting friend in a light blanket, and get ready for a punchline with these two episodes!<br />The Pensky FileHarley’s Holiday & Lock-UpHarley’s Holiday & Lock-UpThis week on The BATTASS Podcast, we’ve got one debut, and one more entry in our season-long trend of villains attempting to go straight, as Harley Quinn tries to navigate the pitfalls of trying to rejoin polite society, and a disgruntled cop thinks he can […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2753Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:51:59 -050001:07:39falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on The <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">BATTASS Podcast</a>, we’ve got one debut, and one more entry in our season-long trend of villains attempting to go straight, as Harley Quinn tries to navigate the pitfalls of trying to rejoin polite society, and a disgruntled cop thinks he can do Batman’s job better than Batman, in Harley’s Holiday and Lock-Up!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Harley’s Holiday, Harley Quinn is released back from the asylum after being proved sane, but after a mix-up at a clothes shop, the situation begins to snowball out of control. It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad day on the town, where Harley draws the ire of Batman, the organized mob, and even the military, as she gets into a ridiculous amount of trouble in less time than it takes to say “where are my pet hyenas?” It’s her first outing without the Joker, and she lives up to all the whacky mayhem of her previous appearances, while also making you feel something for her situation as well!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Lock-Up, Lyle Bolton is fired from Arkham because of his severe mistreatment of the inmates. Six months later, Bolton becomes Lock-Up, a vigilante targeting the people he feels are responsible for the city&#8217;s ruin. After what we can only assume is a very expensive trip to see Brandon Brandanowitz, the Brand Manager, Lyle reappears armed to the teeth with crazy, innovative tech that allows for a wide variety of anti-personnel management.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Sean and Clay as they get into the nitty gritty of the finer points of Harley shooting people in the face, bringing your hyena to the department store, and when it’s awesome to wear sweet chains. Grab your roller skates, max out your <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_card">credit card</a>, and join us in putting a boot on the wheels of these two episodes!<br />The Pensky FileRiddler’s Reform & Second ChanceRiddler’s Reform & Second ChanceThis week on The BATTASS Podcast, we continue the running theme on this season of Batman The Animated Series, namely looking at what happens with Gotham’s biggest baddies decide to turn over a new leaf. Are they being sincere? Are they really trying to turn […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2739Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:11:41 -050001:09:57falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on The BATTASS Podcast, we continue the running theme on this season of Batman The Animated Series, namely looking at what happens with Gotham’s biggest baddies decide to turn over a new leaf. Are they being sincere? Are they really trying to turn it around? Or is it just all an elaborate plan to pull one over on Batman and the people of Gotham? Our two episodes give us two different answers with Riddler’s Reform and Second Chance<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Riddler’s Reform, The Riddler, vowing to change his ways, gets a job in a toy company, but Batman suspects that the Riddler is still obsessed with defeating him. Now, the Dark Knight must prove that the Riddler is still a criminal at heart. Unfortunately for Batman, Riddler does the math and realizes the only way to really free himself of his criminal past is to kill the one thing that inexorably links him to a life of crime: the caped crusader himself!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Showdown, Before undergoing surgery meant to remove both his disfigurement and his alternate personality, Two-Face/Harvey Dent is kidnapped by persons unknown. A different twist on the “bad guy goes straight” formula, this one has Harvey’s quest to turn it all around hit the one big road block that’s always there to bring him back to the dark side: big bad Harv. It’s a fun one that, as they always do, has Batman’s fate decided by the maniacal flip of a coin!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Sean and Clay as they get into the nitty gritty of the finer points of bad guys going straight, how easy it is to stump The Riddler, Nuking the fridge, and Harvey’s shoddy coin flip etiquette. Cuddle up with your cleanest exit strategy and join us in starting a new life on the straight and narrow!<br />The Pensky FileThe Lion and the Unicorn & ShowdownThe Lion and the Unicorn & ShowdownThis week on The BATTASS Podcast, Alfred heads out on his own to tie up some loose ends of his pre-Wayne life back in merry old England in The Lion and The Unicorn, and Batman gets relegated to a framing device in order to introduce […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2724Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:01:00 -050001:11:44falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on The<a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/"> BATTASS</a> Podcast, Alfred heads out on his own to tie up some loose ends of his pre-Wayne life back in merry old England in The Lion and The Unicorn, and Batman gets relegated to a framing device in order to introduce Old West anti-hero Jonah Hex in Showdown! It’s an underwhelming look into the personal life of Alfred Pennyworth, and a good, albeit awkwardly set up, departure for the series.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in The Lion and The Unicorn, the villainous Red Claw makes her return to the series as she kidnaps Alfred because he knows the code that she needs to arm a weapon of mass destruction pointed directly at London! Mass destruction is a really relative term here, though, as it doesn’t seem to do much damage once it explodes. Red Claw’s plan is pretty stock, but we get our first look at Alfred’s days as a British Intelligence operative, but despite being a great premise,&nbsp; unfortunately it leaves a lot to be desired in execution. They leave a lot on the table with this one.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Showdown, While the Dynamic Duo race to stop Ra&#8217;s Al Ghul from performing a kidnapping, the wild west story of how he was once opposed by the disfigured bounty hunter, Jonah Hex, is told. We get all sorts of new stuff in this episode, from heavily-armed airships to bright, southwestern landscapes, to Ra’s al Ghul using ninjas to break into a nursing home when he easily could have just checked the guy out during visiting hours. It’s a different kid of episode, but it’s a lot of fun!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Sean and as they get into the nitty gritty of merry old England, the plot of Wild Wild West, 22 page silent comics where you watch Batman listen to a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkman">walkman</a>, what Jonah Hex’s appearance means for the creative direction of the series, and how John Wayne is the worst. Saddle up and hit the trail!<br />The Pensky FileBane & Baby-DollBane & Baby-DollTwo brand new big bads hit the scene this week on The BATTASS Podcast, as Bane makes his move from comics to screen, and Babydoll makes her very first appearance in any media ever! One is a high profile comics character brought  to life in […]

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]]>Two brand new big bads hit the scene this week on The BATTASS Podcast, as Bane makes his move from comics to screen, and Babydoll makes her very first appearance in any media ever! One is a high profile comics character brought  to life in […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2696Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:00:04 -050001:11:57falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Two brand new big bads hit the scene this week on The BATTASS Podcast, as Bane makes his move from comics to screen, and Babydoll makes her very first appearance in any media ever! One is a high profile comics character brought&nbsp; to life in animated form, the other is wholly original to the show, and both are characters Batman won’t soon forget!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Bane, Batman is pitted against his most powerful enemy yet, the chemically-enhanced assassin Bane. Originally recruited by Rupert Thorne to kill Batman, Bane plans on taking over Thorne&#8217;s criminal empire once he is finished with the Dark Knight. With an introduction that’s fairly different from how he first appears in the comics, TAS Bane is no less powerful, as he’s fueled by the super steroid known as Venom. However, even though he smashes the Batmobile to pieces with his bare hands, he ultimately goes out like a punk, the way Bane always seems to, for some reason, no matter what form of media he appears in!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Babydoll, An embittered actress suffering from a condition that prevents her body from growing to adulthood kidnaps her TV family, who all led much happier lives than her, and holds them prisoner on the abandoned soundstage of her old TV show. The story of a troubled soul that is sure to pull on the heartstrings in its emotional final act, Babydoll is an interesting character who, unlike Bane, has never really made much of a splash outside The Animated Series. In fact, it’s believe that her only appearance to date in Batman comics is actually in Batman: White Knight, from BATTASS’ own Sean Murphy!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Sean, Clay and special guest Steven Tsai as they get into the nitty gritty of appropriately over the top vocal performances, the anatomy of wrestling moves, mid-90’s event comics, how to draw a smashed up Batmobile, the tragedy of being stuck in a child’s body, and the ever-evolving animation style of the DC Comics Animated Universe. Nobody cared who Bane was until he put on the podcast, so fire it up!<br />The Pensky FileTime Out of Joint & CatwalkTime Out of Joint & CatwalkWe’ve got two returning villains this week on The BATTASS Podcast! Clock King’s and Scarface are back for their second go-rounds in the Animated Series universe, and they’ve both brought with them some fun, yet extremely convoluted, head-scratching plans for their villainy! It’s “Time Out […]

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]]>We’ve got two returning villains this week on The BATTASS Podcast! Clock King’s and Scarface are back for their second go-rounds in the Animated Series universe, and they’ve both brought with them some fun, yet extremely convoluted, head-scratching plans for their villainy! It’s “Time Out […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2682Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:01:00 -050001:15:34falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We’ve got two returning villains this week on The BATTASS Podcast! Clock King’s and Scarface are back for their second go-rounds in the Animated Series universe, and they’ve both brought with them some fun, yet extremely convoluted, head-scratching plans for their villainy! It&#8217;s &#8220;Time Out of Joint&#8221; and &#8220;Catwalk&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Time Out of Joint, The Clock King returns to wreak his revenge against Mayor Hill with the help of a stolen invention that allows him to warp time and travel at super-speed. Why he goes through all that trouble to stay on brand while executing a fiendish execution is anyone’s guess, but that’s what we’re here to talk about! Also, the physics and logistics of a time-frozen Batmobile!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Catwalk, anxious to don the Catwoman suit again, Selina Kyle joins forces with the Ventriloquist to humiliate Veronica Vreeland, but it&#8217;s a set-up by Scarface designed to get Catwoman to take the fall for different robbery. Scarface goes out of his way to frame Catwoman for some endangered taxidermy theft, and it’s all sort of a long way for Scarface’s ham sandwich, but sandwiches are great so who are we to complain!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">Sean and Clay</a> as they get into the nitty gritty of time-based logistics, character gimmick infringement, convoluted evil plans, superfluous literary quotes, missing the point of your own episode, and whether or not taxidermied extinct animals are actually even worth any real money!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is sort of an “ok but not great” week of episodes, but honestly even middling episodes of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_The_Animated_Series">Batman the Animated Series</a> are still great half hours of television! Throw in a couple really fun returning villains, and you’ve got a good time! Get it? Time?<br />The Pensky FileThe Terrible Trio & HarlequinadeThe Terrible Trio & HarlequinadeThis week on the BATTASS Podcast, Batman faces off against some truly underwhelming foes in half-assed animal dress up, and Harley gets driven to the brink by her love for the Joker in the episodes “The Terrible Trio” and “Harlequinade”! First up, in The Terrible […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2665Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:06:48 -050001:07:54falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on the <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">BATTASS Podcast</a>, Batman faces off against some truly underwhelming foes in half-assed animal dress up, and Harley gets driven to the brink by her love for the Joker in the episodes &#8220;The Terrible Trio&#8221; and &#8220;Harlequinade&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in The Terrible Trio, Thrill-seeking friends of Bruce Wayne decide to become master criminals. As the Fox, the Shark, and the Vulture (masters of land, sea, and air), the Terrible Trio run riot in Gotham, until that is, they come face-to-face with Batman. Uninspired villains at the very least, they put up way too much of a fight for Batman, and also escalate from theft to straight-up, cold-blooded murder at an alarmingly fast rate!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in Harlequinade, Batman and Robin have no time to spare in stopping The Joker from detonating an atomic bomb, so they enlist the help of Harley Quinn to hunt the Joker down. Harley gets to ride in the Batmobile, as well as make sure her darling hyenas, Bud and Lou, are well-fed, all while holding out some hope that the Joker really does love her. And all this despite Joker’s ambivalence at her possible demise, too. What a guy!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Sean and <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Clay</a> as they get into the nitty gritty of the episode Bruce Timm considers to be the worst episode of the entire DC animated universe. Luckily everything is evened out by a really good Harley episode with some fantastic animation, a bunch of costume changes, and the fun of watching Harley be an annoying pain in Batman’s ass!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We’ve got biplanes and burglary on Batman the Animated Series this week, so find your dearest loved one, attempt to kill them in a variety of over the top ways, and join us for this new episode of the BATTASS Podcast! Thanks for listening.<br />The Pensky FileAvatar & House and GardenAvatar & House and GardenThis week on the BATTASS Podcast, Batman has his first encounters with some truly inhuman foes, Ra’s al Ghul makes mouth time with a mummy monster, and Ivy grows her own family and becomes a monster’s mommy with Avatar and House and Garden!   First up, in Avatar, An […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2636Wed, 09 Sep 2020 15:04:30 -050001:02:58falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on the BATTASS Podcast, Batman has his first encounters with some truly inhuman foes, <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/demons-quest/">Ra’s al Ghul </a>makes mouth time with a mummy monster, and Ivy grows her own family and becomes a monster’s mommy with Avatar and House and Garden!  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Avatar,&nbsp;An ancient Egyptian scroll donated to the Gotham museum by Bruce Wayne is stolen by Ra&#8217;s al&nbsp;Ghul, and Batman and Talia must work together to stop Ra&#8217;s from unlocking the secrets of life and death contained within it. Before it’s all said and done we get some sweet desert-lit Batman, a supernatural mummy monster, and some life-sucking face-sucking!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next up in House and Garden, Poison Ivy, released from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkham_Asylum">Arkham Asylum</a>, has apparently settled down and married her doctor. It looks as if her criminal days are in the past. But wealthy bachelors are succumbing to an unknown toxin, raising questions about Ivy&#8217;s innocence. If you like cactus monsters, creepy cabbage patch children, and plant-based decoy getaways, then this episode is for you! <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week Clay and Sean are joined by special guest, Bloody Hel Kickstarter backer, and DC Comics Red Hood and the Outlaws artist <a href="https://twitter.com/travismercer15?lang=en">Travis Mercer</a>! Pull up a chair as they discuss the finer bits of desert-lit Batman, Peter Cushing analogs, silent horror movie homages, Batman hanging out in trees, Batman and Gordon driving in awkward silence, Batman hanging out in living rooms, and whether or not real newborns are any less gross than basement-grown cabbage patch monster newborns (they’re not). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We’ve got a bit of a&nbsp;monsterpalooza&nbsp;on Batman the Animated Series this week, and a special guest to help us break it all down! So kidnap and replace your psychiatrist and his family, pucker up for some ancient Egyptian tonsil hockey, and join us for this new episode of the&nbsp;Battass&nbsp;Podcast!&nbsp;<br />The Pensky FileClay and Sean React to “The Batman” TrailerClay and Sean React to “The Batman” TrailerWe’re taking a quick break from our regularly scheduled Batman The Animated Series coverage to bring you some quick thoughts from Sean and Clay on the first trailer for Matt Reeves’ upcoming flick The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Dano, and […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2626Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:15:00 -050026:55falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We’re taking a quick break from our regularly scheduled Batman The Animated Series coverage to bring you some quick thoughts from Sean and Clay on the first trailer for Matt Reeves’ upcoming flick The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Dano, and Oliver Sto-uh&#8230;i mean Colin Farrell! It’s dark, it’s red, it’s moody, it’s Batman!&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Details are scant about the plot right now, but from what we can surmise, there’s a killer on the loose in Gotham who has an affinity for questions, dare I say RIDDLES, and it’s up to Batman to pause his nightly viewing of The Crow, and get on the trail to catch him. In the process he bounces off many of Gotham’s criminal underbelly, all while looking like he’s on his way to a concert by The Cure.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sean and Clay are nothing if not men of opinions when it comes to Batman, especially Batman MOVIES, so join them as they discuss the finer points of gritty Batmen, grittier Riddlers, ideal collar height, and why Batman looks silly hanging out with cops, on this very special episode of The BATTASS Podcast!&nbsp;<br />The Pensky FileA Bullet for Bullock | TrialA Bullet for Bullock | TrialThis week on the BATTASS Podcast covers A Bullet for Bullock and Trial! Sean and Clay also get into how Sean lifted his idea for White Knight DIRECTLY from the Animated Series. First up, in A Bullet for Bullock, After surviving several near misses, Gotham’s […]

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]]>This week on the BATTASS Podcast covers A Bullet for Bullock and Trial! Sean and Clay also get into how Sean lifted his idea for White Knight DIRECTLY from the Animated Series. First up, in A Bullet for Bullock, After surviving several near misses, Gotham’s […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2611Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:05:00 -050001:21:04falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on the <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">BATTASS Podcast</a> covers A Bullet for Bullock and Trial! Sean and Clay also get into how Sean lifted his idea for White Knight DIRECTLY from the Animated Series.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in A Bullet for Bullock, After surviving several near misses, Gotham&#8217;s toughest cop <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Bullock_(character)">Harvey Bullock</a> realizes he needs Batman&#8217;s help to discover who is behind the recent attempts on his life. Bullock gets a front-row seat to all the crappy ways he’s treated people in his life, and Batman helps him follow the clues to the mystery assailant, but the real culprit can be found looking back at Harvey from his own mirror! Will Bullock change his ways? Fat chance!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next, in Trial, Gotham&#8217;s new DA is out to arrest Batman, but they both end up captured and put on trial by a gang of criminals instead. From there on it’s a cavalcade of costumes in a kangaroo court as a jury of Arkham’s craziest inmates throws the book at Batman! Forced to watch the proceedings chained to a seat in a straight jacket, Batman better hope his DA defense attorney has what it takes to make a sensible case to villains with no sense at all!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Clay and Sean as they discuss the finer bits of Joker’s costume changes, how hard it is to draw cars, Harvey Bullock’s creep-factor, a distinct lack of fire-lit Batman, and whether or not Sean stole all his Batman ideas straight from Batman: The Animated Series!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Batman the Animated gives us one really good episode and one ok episode this week, as Harvey’s story doesn’t fully live up to its potential, while Trial is so much fun it’s hard not to like it! So be a jerk to your neighbor, put on your best old-timey judge’s wig, and join us for this new episode of the Battass Podcast!<br />The Pensky FileThe Worry Men | SideshowThe Worry Men | SideshowThis week on the BATTASS Podcast, Mad Hatter goes a really long way for a racist ham sandwich, and Killer Croc comes oh so close to turning over a new leaf with The Worry Men and Sideshow! First up, in The Worry Men, Veronica Vreeland […]

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]]>This week on the BATTASS Podcast, Mad Hatter goes a really long way for a racist ham sandwich, and Killer Croc comes oh so close to turning over a new leaf with The Worry Men and Sideshow! First up, in The Worry Men, Veronica Vreeland […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2595Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -050059:28falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on the <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">BATTASS Podcast</a>, Mad Hatter goes a really long way for a racist ham sandwich, and Killer Croc comes oh so close to turning over a new leaf with The Worry Men and Sideshow!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in The Worry Men, Veronica Vreeland has bought dolls for her friends which, once placed under a pillow, are supposed to relieve the sleeper of stress, but the Mad Hatter has implanted a microchip in them which transmits hypnotic suggestions into the sleepers&#8217; brains. Batman fights Mad Hatter’s really culturally insensitive goons, manages to escape a guillotine just in the nick of time, and almost loses a fortune in the process!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next, in Sideshow, Killer Croc flees from his prison transport and leads Batman on a chase through the wilderness. After throwing Batman off his scent, the reptile-man takes refuge with a group of retired circus freaks and persuades them to help him. We get a train-top fistfight, the cutest half seal, half boy you’ll ever see, and some beautiful forest landscapes along the way too! Does Batman ruin Croc’s one chance at turning over a new leaf? Or is Croc just a jerk through and through?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Clay and Sean as they discuss the finer bits of guillotine escape strategy, drawing Batman in the rural day time, freakshows, when a face turn is really a face turn, and the continuing question over how smart or dumb Killer Croc really is!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_The_Animated_Series">Batman the Animated series</a> takes us to the great outdoors this week, giving us probably the most heartwarming story you could tell with a giant crocodile man at the center of it, as well as a story featuring the Mad Hatter where his goons’ gimmick is so racially insensitive they feel right out of a 1940’s cartoon, so take out all the money in your bank account, get your ticket for the freakshow and join us for this new episode of the Battass Podcast as they discuss The Worry Men and Sideshow!<br />The Pensky FileFire From Olympus | Read My LipsFire From Olympus | Read My LipsThis 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 in Fire From Olympus and Read My […]

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]]>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 in Fire From Olympus and Read My […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2578Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:05:41 -050001:03:35falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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 in Fire From Olympus and Read My Lips!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> First up, in Fire From Olympus, Believing himself to be the reincarnation of Zeus, Maxie Zeus steals an experimental, government-developed weapon which he wants to turn on the people of Gotham City, and Batman must put a stop to Maxie&#8217;s mad plan. Batman rides the lightning, and takes on a huge asp, in a true clash of the titans!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Next, in Read My Lips, Gotham Police are baffled by a series of crimes executed with clockwork-like precision. Batman investigates and discovers that the crimes are planned by a mob boss known as Scarface. He traces Scarface to his lair &#8211; a deserted mannequin warehouse &#8211; and discovers, to his astonishment, that the crime czar is a wooden dummy, manipulated by a mild-mannered man called the Ventriloquist!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Clay and Sean as they discuss the finer bits of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_mythology">Greek mythology</a>, creepy dolls, gangster epics, classic 90’s comic covers, and those times when the villains are even too weird for Batman.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Batman the Animated series welcomes two of the more unique villains of Batman’s rogues gallery to the show in the form of Maxie Zeus and Scarface/The Ventriloquist! Both relatively underutilized characters, Scarface is definitely the more memorable and dynamic of the two, but they are both equally fun and weird, so get your lightning staff and put on your best tiny pinstriped zoot suit and join us for this new episode of the <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">Battass Podcast</a>!<br />The Pensky FileThe Demon’s QuestThe Demon’s QuestThis 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”! In Demon’s Quest Part […]

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]]>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”! In Demon’s Quest Part […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2560Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:01:00 -050001:04:48falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on the <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">BATTASS Podcast</a>, 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 &#8220;The Demons Quest&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In Demon’s Quest Part 1, Batman investigates the mysterious kidnapping of Robin, when he’s asked for help by a shadowy figure named Ra’s Al Ghul whose daughter Talia has also been captured. Ra’s appears to be an ally, but he’s not all that he seems as he’s revealed to be the very one who set the kidnappings in motion! After Batman rejects Ra’s offer to take over as the Demon’s Head, he and Robin are trapped inside a crumbling cave!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In Demon’s Quest part 2, Batman travels to the middle east in order to confront Ra’s al Ghul and his plan to annihilate half of all life on earth in an attempt to create a utopia where nature is once again the dominant force on earth. Batman grabs a sword and loses his shirt as he and Ra’s have an epic sword fight on the lip of a roiling Lazarus Pit, and a timer ticks down toward Ra’s ultimate goal of global destruction!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Clay and Sean as they discuss the Batman’s chest hair (or lack thereof), fluctuating bust sizes, Ra’s penchant for waiting in corners for hours at a time, and when is a giant panther TOO giant?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Batman the Animated Series&#8217; episode &#8220;The Demon Quest&#8221; welcomes a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%27s_al_Ghul">classic villain</a> to the fold this week, one who will prove to be a recurring thorn in Batman’s side, and whose villainy spans millennia. Plus, Liam Neeson! So pull on your favorite Anubis mask, take off your shirt, cue up the Lawrence of Arabia soundtrack, and join us for this new episode of The BATTASS Podcast!<br />The Pensky FileBlind as a Bat | His Silicon SoulBlind as a Bat | His Silicon SoulThis 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 Bat, and we see the […]

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]]>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 Bat, and we see the […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2542Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -050001:11:04falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week on the <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">BATTASS Podcast</a>, 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 Bat, and we see the return of the evil A.I. robot duplicant HARDAC in His Silicon Soul! So much red, so little time! <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;Blind as a Bat&#8221;, The Penguin steals a helicopter from an air show, causing an explosion that temporarily blinds Bruce Wayne. Batman knows he can&#8217;t wait until his vision comes back to hunt the Penguin down. Although temporarily blinded, Batman is still determined to stop the Penguin, who is threatening the city with a prototype attack helicopter. It’s a little bit Goldeneye, a little bit Bloodsport, and even a little bit Terminator 2! And the Penguin’s there too, I guess. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;His Silicon Soul&#8221;, when a Batman impersonator appears in Gotham, the real Batman concludes that <a href="https://batman.fandom.com/wiki/HARDAC">HARDAC</a> must be involved and confronts creator Karl Rossum about it. The duplicate Batman then shows up and a battle ensues between the two, as HARDAC’s robot replica of Bruce Wayne believes itself to be the real Batman! Blade Runner references are back in the mix, as Batman gets into a doozy of a sword fight with a very Terminator-esque, duplicant version of himself that just might be made TOO well! <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join Clay and Sean as they set their cool, glowing eyes on gimmick villains, using blow torches on delicate equipment, the pitfalls of fighting blind, and whether android Batmen dream of electronic Alfreds!&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Batman: The Animated Series has been on a legendary tear up to this point, and we’re excited to continue our journey into the darkest corners of Gotham City, so pull on your mask, find your favorite gargoyle to perch on, and join us for this new episode of The BATTASS Podcast! <br />The Pensky FileShadow of the BatShadow of the BatBATTASS 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 behalf. But when Batman disappears after finding the […]

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]]>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 behalf. But when Batman disappears after finding the […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2526Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:05:00 -050001:12:49falsefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> BATTASS has returned with &#8220;Shadow of the Bat&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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&#8217;s behalf. But when Batman disappears after finding the person behind the frame-up, Barbara takes the law into her own hands as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batgirl">Batgirl</a>. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Robin discovers that Gil Mason is in league with the underworld and goes to investigate him. He encounters Batgirl along the way, and go their separate ways to stop Mason. They then meet again to learn that Gil is working with Two-Face to take out Gordon, and have Batman (as Matches Malone) captured.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Clay and Sean return with the third season of <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">BATTASS</a> as they break down &#8220;Shadow of the Bat&#8221;!<br />The Pensky FileThe Curse of the White Knight | Q&AThe Curse of the White Knight | Q&AClay 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-scenes process. They talk about issues with […]

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]]>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-scenes process. They talk about issues with […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2289Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:30:00 -050001:53:34truefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Clay and Sean return to the podcast to discuss Sean&#8217;s new release, &#8220;<a href="https://www.comixology.com/Batman-Curse-of-the-White-Knight-2019/comics-series/133236?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL2JyZWFkY3J1bWJz">The Curse of the White Knight</a>&#8220;. It&#8217;s Castlevania meets Batman! Or is it? Listen as the guys discuss the history of the book and explain the behind-the-scenes process. They talk about issues with pacing, the surprising lack of familiarity with Azrael, and many other creative hurdles from concept to completion.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Then, the guys take some listener questions and provide some <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">podcast host</a> answers.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening!<br />The Pensky FileThe Mechanic | Harley and IvyThe Mechanic | Harley and IvyIn 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. After Batman takes the car to his personal mechanic, Earl […]

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]]>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. After Batman takes the car to his personal mechanic, Earl […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2196Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:40:48 -050001:19:47truefull<br /> In this episode of the podcast, Clay and Sean discuss the episodes, &#8220;The Mechanic&#8221; and &#8220;Harley and Ivy&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;The Mechanic&#8220;, thanks to a freak accident during a high-speed chase, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batmobile">Batmobile</a> is virtually demolished. After Batman takes the car to his personal mechanic, Earl Cooper, the Penguin makes his move and tampers with the Batmobile, putting it under his control. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The Penguins scheme is similar to the one he pulled in Batman Returns.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;Harley and Ivy&#8220;, when the Joker fires Harley, she tries going on a crime spree of her own, joining up with Poison Ivy, and the two become Gotham&#8217;s Queens of Crime, much to the Joker&#8217;s fury. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening! The <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">podcast </a>will return with a third season in the near future. In the meantime, you can expect to see the occasional Bat-related episode pop up here and there.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FilePaging the Crime Doctor | ZatannaPaging the Crime Doctor | ZatannaIn 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), losing his medical license and forced into becoming the crime doctor by […]

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]]>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), losing his medical license and forced into becoming the crime doctor by […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2175Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:25:28 -050054:15truefull<br /> In this episode of the <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">podcast</a>, Clay and Sean discuss the Batman: The Animated Series episodes, &#8220;Paging the Crime Doctor&#8221; and &#8220;Zatanna&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;Paging the Crime Doctor&#8220;, Dr. Matthew Thorne (played by&nbsp;Joseph Campanella), losing his medical license and forced into becoming the crime doctor by his younger brother, crime boss Rupert Thorne, must perform delicate surgery on Rupert. He can&#8217;t do it alone and kidnaps Dr. Leslie Thompkins to assist. Batman discovers Leslie&#8217;s disappearance, and rushes to track her down – and has an additional interest in Matthew because he was a medical school classmate of Bruce Wayne&#8217;s father Thomas.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This episode was directed by Frank Paur and written by Randy Rogel and Martin Pasko.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;Zatanna&#8220;, the glamorous magician&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zatanna">Zatanna</a>&nbsp;is framed for a robbery during her act, and Batman swings to her defense. Zatanna is grateful, though a little puzzled, by the Dark Knight&#8217;s commitment to proving her innocence, but the two heroes unite and use the skills her father,&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zatara">Zatara</a>, taught them to expose and combat the culprit: an evil illusionist named Montague Kane.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This episode was directed by Dick Sebast and Dan Riba and written by Paul Dini.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileThe Man Who Killed Batman | MudslideThe Man Who Killed Batman | MudslideThis 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 by accident. He gets involved with gangs all over Gotham, […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2156Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:25:15 -050001:06:57truefull<br /> This week, Clay and Sean discuss the episodes, &#8220;The Man Who Killed Batman&#8221; and &#8220;Mudslide&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;The Man Who Killed Batman&#8220;, small-time gang member Sidney &#8220;The Squid&#8221; Debris (played by Matt Frewer) seemingly kills Batman by accident. He gets involved with gangs all over Gotham, as well as the Joker and Rupert Thorne, none of whom believe his story that everything that is happening is by preposterous happenstance. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;Mudslide&#8220;, Clayface is falling apart: literally. His clay-like body is disintegrating. Fortunately, a scientist he knew from his movie star days is working on a remedy. However, Hagen is forced to steal money to pay for the expensive components of the remedy. That is, until one of his targets is Wayne Biomedical Labs&#8230; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileI Am the Night | Off BalanceI Am the Night | Off BalanceThis 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 on the spot where they were gunned down. Meanwhile, Commissioner […]

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]]>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 on the spot where they were gunned down. Meanwhile, Commissioner […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2142Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:25:40 -050001:03:16truefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week, Clay and Sean discuss the episodes &#8220;I Am the Night&#8221; and &#8220;Off Balance&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;I Am the Night&#8220;, on the anniversary of the death of Bruce&#8217;s parents, Batman accompanies Leslie Thompkins to Crime Alley to place roses on the spot where they were gunned down. Meanwhile, Commissioner Gordon is on stakeout to arrest Jimmy &#8220;The Jazzman&#8221; Peake during a drug-smuggling ring. Batman had promised to be there but arrives late to find a gun battle going on. He helps defeat the gangsters and arrest the Jazzman, but at a high cost—Gordon is severely wounded. The incident traumatizes Batman and he contemplates giving up his crime-fighting career, despite the Jazzman escaping prison to carry out his personal vendetta against Gordon (who had sent him to prison six years before). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;Off Balance&#8220;, while following Count Vertigo&#8217;s trail, Batman encounters Talia, daughter of the head of the Society of Shadows, who was sent by her father to prevent the capture of a sonic drill that the Count stole. But after his identity is accidentally revealed to Talia, Batman remains off-balance as to where her true loyalties lie. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileBirds of a Feather | What is Reality?Birds of a Feather | What is Reality?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 former criminal in […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2080Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:25:23 -050001:13:31truefull<br /> This week, Clay and Sean discuss &#8220;Birds of a Feather&#8221; and &#8220;What is Reality?&#8221;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;Birds of a Feather&#8220;, Veronica Vreeland is looking for a way to create a splash with her next party and arrives at the idea of having a former criminal in attendance — especially if there is one whose manners would create a stir. The Penguin, who has recently reformed, fits the bill perfectly. In the process of convincing the Penguin to come to her party, Veronica finds she likes the corpulent little guy. For his part, the Penguin begins to fall in love with her, until he overhears that he is merely being used&#8230;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;What is Reality?&#8221;, The Riddler, seeking to prove once and for all that he has the superior mind, lures Batman into a riddle-solving contest inside the&nbsp;virtual reality&nbsp;of a computer game in order to save Commissioner Gordon&#8217;s life. In the course of solving the riddles and escaping the Riddler&#8217;s traps, Batman learns that he is able to manipulate the virtual reality landscape much like the Riddler does.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileTerror in the Sky | Almost Got ‘ImTerror in the Sky | Almost Got ‘ImThis week, Clay and Sean discuss “Terror in the Sky” and “Almost Got ‘Im”! In “Terror in the Sky“, a giant-sized bat ransacks Gotham harbor and Batman suspects that Dr. Kirk Langstrom is up to his old tricks, taking the Man-Bat formula again. Batman isn’t […]

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]]>This week, Clay and Sean discuss “Terror in the Sky” and “Almost Got ‘Im”! In “Terror in the Sky“, a giant-sized bat ransacks Gotham harbor and Batman suspects that Dr. Kirk Langstrom is up to his old tricks, taking the Man-Bat formula again. Batman isn’t […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2055Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:29:04 -050001:03:27truefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week, Clay and Sean discuss &#8220;Terror in the Sky&#8221; and &#8220;Almost Got &#8216;Im&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;Terror in the Sky&#8220;, a giant-sized bat ransacks Gotham harbor and Batman suspects that Dr. Kirk Langstrom is up to his old tricks, taking the Man-Bat formula again. Batman isn&#8217;t the only one. Kirk&#8217;s wife, Francine, is so distrustful of her husband that she decides to leave him. After further investigation, Batman discovers that this Man-Bat is not Kirk, but someone else, and thus he shames Francine&#8217;s father into permanently destroying the formula. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This episode is loosely based on &#8220;Man-Bat Over Vegas&#8221;, originally presented in Detective Comics #429, by Frank Robbins. The setting has been shifted from Las Vegas to Gotham Harbor, and in keeping with the family-friendly rating of the television show, She-Bat is not a vampire in the adaptation. The final line of the episode, &#8220;the nightmare&#8217;s finally over&#8221;, is similar to one of the final lines from the original comic, &#8220;Now Fran&#8217;s vampire nightmare is about over&#8221;. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In &#8220;Almost Got &#8216;Im&#8220;, The Joker, Killer Croc, the Penguin, Two-Face, and Poison Ivy all meet at a poker table, each telling a tale of times when they almost defeated Batman. At the same time, Harley Quinn is about to kill Catwoman after she rescued Batman from the Joker&#8217;s electric chair, and Batman must save her. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This episode was influenced by a four-issue story arc in Batman (1977) #291–294, entitled &#8220;Where Were You on the Night Batman Was Killed?&#8221;. In each of the four issues, one of Catwoman, Riddler, and The Joker all recount their claims to have killed the Batman. However, the plot for &#8220;Almost Got &#8216;Im&#8221; is quite different (six stories in the show, and four completely different ones in the comic book), with only the Joker as an overlapping antagonist.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Two-Face&#8217;s strategy in &#8220;Almost Got &#8216;Im&#8221; (strapping down Batman to a giant coin and flipping the coin in the air) was taken from the comic; World&#8217;s Finest Comics #30, September 1947. In a back-up tale both Batman and Robin were tied to a giant penny that was catapulted onto spikes by a lesser known villain, the Penny Plunderer.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileMoon of the Wolf | Day of the SamuraiMoon of the Wolf | Day of the SamuraiThis week, Sean and Clay discuss “Moon of the Wolf” and “Day of the Samurai”! In Moon of the Wolf, Batman investigates the appearance of a werewolf-like creature in Gotham, not realizing that the monster happens to be one of Bruce Wayne’s associates — Anthony Romulus, ex-Olympic […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2019Tue, 27 Aug 2019 09:30:50 -050052:14truefull<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week, Sean and Clay discuss &#8220;Moon of the Wolf&#8221; and &#8220;Day of the Samurai&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In Moon of the Wolf, Batman investigates the appearance of a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werewolf">werewolf</a>-like creature in Gotham, not realizing that the monster happens to be one of Bruce Wayne&#8217;s associates — <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Lupus">Anthony Romulus</a>, ex-Olympic champion. Behind the scheme is twisted chemist Professor Milo.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In Day of the Samurai, Kyodai Ken kidnaps Kari, star pupil of Yoru Sensei, the martial arts instructor who taught both Kyodai and Bruce. The ninja&#8217;s ransom for her is a scroll that teaches the location of the fabled Death Touch.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileJoker’s Wild | Tyger TygerJoker’s Wild | Tyger TygerThis week, Sean and Clay discuss Joker’s Wild and Tyger Tyger! In Joker’s Wild, Cameron Kaiser builds a casino hotel modeled after the Joker, called “The Joker’s Wild”. The Joker sees this on the news and, enraged, escapes from Arkham again, with one thought on his mind: […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2008Wed, 14 Aug 2019 09:30:07 -050001:17:57truefull<br /> This week, Sean and Clay discuss Joker&#8217;s Wild and Tyger Tyger!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In Joker&#8217;s Wild, Cameron Kaiser builds a&nbsp;casino&nbsp;hotel modeled after the Joker, called &#8220;The Joker&#8217;s Wild&#8221;. The Joker sees this on the news and, enraged, escapes from Arkham again, with one thought on his mind: destroying the casino, unaware that this is exactly what Kaiser wants him to do as part of an insurance claim.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In Tyger Tyger, Selina Kyle is kidnapped by the villainous genetic engineer Dr. Emile Dorian and becomes his latest experiment to provide his man-cat hybrid named Tygrus with a mate. Batman learns of this and comes to the island to rescue Selina. He is captured and forced into a deadly game of cat-and-flying mouse as Tygrus hunts Batman through the island&#8217;s jungles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />The Pensky FileHeart of SteelHeart of SteelThis week, Clay and Sean discuss the two-parter, “Heart of Steel”! In this episode, several robberies take place at major companies, including Wayne Enterprises, and Bruce Wayne, as Batman, discovers the thief to be a mechanical briefcase. Bruce meets with his old friend, Karl Rossum, […]

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]]>This week, Clay and Sean discuss the two-parter, “Heart of Steel”! In this episode, several robberies take place at major companies, including Wayne Enterprises, and Bruce Wayne, as Batman, discovers the thief to be a mechanical briefcase. Bruce meets with his old friend, Karl Rossum, […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=2000Wed, 07 Aug 2019 10:00:59 -050052:42truefull<br /> This week, Clay and Sean discuss the two-parter, &#8220;Heart of Steel&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In this episode, several robberies take place at major companies, including Wayne Enterprises, and Bruce Wayne, as Batman, discovers the thief to be a mechanical briefcase. Bruce meets with his old friend, Karl Rossum, an expert in robotics who lost his daughter to a vehicle accident years ago. He also meets Rossum&#8217;s assistant, Randa Duane, and Rossum&#8217;s ultimate creation: a prototype A.I. known as Holographic Analytical Reciprocating Digital Computer (H.A.R.D.A.C.) Bruce invites Duane to dinner, and around the same time, certain civilians start acting strangely. Most surprising is when Duane unexpectedly leaves Wayne Manor while Bruce is on the phone, and the entire Batcave turns on Batman.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Batman manages to free himself from the Batcave&#8217;s clutches, and brings it back under his control, although he fails to track Duane down. Barbara Gordon approaches Batman to inform him of her father&#8217;s sudden change in behavior. A brutal fight between Batman and Detective Bullock ensues, during which Batman pushes Bullock onto the Bat Signal, and reveals him to actually be an android, meaning that the real Bullock and James Gordon have gone missing, and Batman knows who the culprit is: H.A.R.D.A.C. Batman must stop the evil supercomputer before it is too late.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Support Clay&#8217;s Kickstarter at <a href="http://bloodyhel.com">www.bloodyhel.com</a>!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileThe Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne | If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich?The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne | If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich?Sean and Clay return with coverage about two Batman: The Animated Series episodes that have extremely long titles! In The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne, a prominent judge is injured during a struggle with some thugs demanding money from her in exchange for a strange […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1975Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:14:02 -050001:00:10truefull<br /> Sean and Clay return with coverage about two Batman: The Animated Series episodes that have extremely long titles!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne, a prominent judge is injured during a struggle with some thugs demanding money from her in exchange for a strange tape, Bruce Wayne decides to take a trip to Yucca Springs, a resort where the judge had vacationed, and consult Dr. Hugo Strange, a psychiatrist. Bruce soon learns that Strange has invented a machine that extracts people&#8217;s darkest secrets from their minds and transfers them to videotape — and now Strange has proof of Bruce&#8217;s secret identity as Batman, and plans to auction it to three of Gotham&#8217;s prominent crime bosses.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In if You&#8217;re So Smart, Why Aren&#8217;t You Rich?, Edward Nygma creates the video game The Riddle of the Minotaur for the company Competitron but is fired by his superior Daniel Mockridge, who wants the profits for himself. Nygma vows revenge and takes up the mantle of the Riddler two years later. While Batman sympathizes with Nygma, he and Robin find themselves forced to stop him before he kills Mockridge in a life-sized version of the Minotaur maze. Despite successfully rescuing Mockridge, who completes a deal to move his company to Gotham, the incident leaves him in a permanent all-consuming fear of Nygma&#8217;s return for revenge. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileNight of the Ninja | Cat Scratch FeverNight of the Ninja | Cat Scratch FeverSean and Clay discuss two more episodes of Batman: The Animated Series – “Night of the Ninja” and “Cat Scratch Fever”! In Night of the Ninja, a mysterious ninja is robbing Wayne Enterprise’s subsidiaries, and Batman discovers that the ninja is actually his equal in combat. […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1965Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:34:08 -050001:10:25truefull<br /> Sean and Clay discuss two more episodes of Batman: The Animated Series &#8211; &#8220;Night of the Ninja&#8221; and &#8220;Cat Scratch Fever&#8221;!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In Night of the Ninja, a&nbsp;mysterious ninja is robbing Wayne Enterprise&#8217;s subsidiaries, and Batman discovers that the ninja is actually his equal in combat. A grudge against Bruce Wayne and skills to match him can only mean one person: Kyodai Ken, an old rival of Wayne&#8217;s teacher from his days in Japan, and who was thrown out of the dojo after attempting to rob it, only to be stopped by Wayne. Ken, it turns out, wants revenge. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In Cat Scratch Fever, Batman must stop Roland Daggett&#8217;s plan to release a viral plague designed by&nbsp;Professor Milo&nbsp;into Gotham by way of its stray cat population. The case gains new urgency when Catwoman becomes infected with the virus during her search for her missing cat, Isis. Now, Batman must find an antidote to save the woman who loves him most. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileRobin’s ReckoningRobin’s ReckoningThis week, the guys discuss both parts of the two-parter, “Robin’s Reckoning”. During a fight with some gangsters at a construction yard, Batman and Robin learn the name of their boss: Billy Marin. While Robin looks forward to going up against Marin, Batman becomes distant, […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1779Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:30:09 -050001:00:35truefull<br /> This week, the guys discuss both parts of the two-parter, &#8220;Robin&#8217;s Reckoning&#8221;.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> During a fight with some gangsters at a construction yard, Batman and Robin learn the name of their boss: Billy Marin. While Robin looks forward to going up against Marin, Batman becomes distant, and after a falling out at the Batcave, Batman doesn&#8217;t allow Robin to accompany him on the search for Marin. Robin investigates on the Batcomputer, and soon realizes that Billy Marin is not the boss&#8217; real name. Rather, it is an alias of&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Zucco">Tony Zucco</a>, the man who killed his parents (which Batman already knew, but chose not to tell Robin). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Angered by Batman&#8217;s deceit, Robin sets out to find Tony Zucco on his own, all the while plagued by the memories of his parents&#8217; death and how Bruce took him in as his own son. Eventually, Batman manages to find Zucco at an old amusement park, but breaks his leg during the fight. Robin finally arrives and prepares to kill Zucco in revenge.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Clay and Sean discuss all this and more! <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileTim Burton and BatmanTim Burton and BatmanTo honor the 30th anniversary of 1989’s Batman, you can’t ignore the fact that it was a strange production. Mr. Mom as Bruce Wayne? Nicholson as The Joker? And directed by the guy who did Pee Wee’s Big Adventure? In this episode, the guys discuss […]

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]]>To honor the 30th anniversary of 1989’s Batman, you can’t ignore the fact that it was a strange production. Mr. Mom as Bruce Wayne? Nicholson as The Joker? And directed by the guy who did Pee Wee’s Big Adventure? In this episode, the guys discuss […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1875Tue, 02 Jul 2019 09:30:34 -050054:50truefull<br /> To honor the 30th anniversary of 1989&#8217;s Batman, you can&#8217;t ignore the fact that it was a strange production. Mr. Mom as Bruce Wayne? Nicholson as The Joker? And directed by the guy who did Pee Wee&#8217;s Big Adventure?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In this episode, the guys discuss the impact that Tim Burton had on Batman, and the importance of his 1989 Batman film.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The show will return to the animated series next week!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileThe Cape and Cowl Conspiracy | The Laughing FishThe Cape and Cowl Conspiracy | The Laughing FishThis week, the guys discuss The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy and The Laughing Fish. In The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy, Baron Jozek, furious at Batman for humiliating him at a dinner party (over Jozek’s underworld connections), hires Josiah Wormwood, a master in setting traps for […]

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]]>This week, the guys discuss The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy and The Laughing Fish. In The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy, Baron Jozek, furious at Batman for humiliating him at a dinner party (over Jozek’s underworld connections), hires Josiah Wormwood, a master in setting traps for […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1777Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:30:27 -050001:11:38truefull<br /> This week, the guys discuss The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy and The Laughing Fish.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy, Baron Jozek, furious at Batman for humiliating him at a dinner party (over Jozek&#8217;s underworld connections), hires Josiah Wormwood, a master in setting traps for his victims, to hunt down Batman and bring back the hero&#8217;s cape and cowl. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In The Laughing Fish, <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/on-leather-wings-christmas-with-the-joker/">Joker</a> creates a toxin that affects only fish, mutating them into Joker fish. Then, he targets innocent men who refuse to copyright his Joker fish. The Joker also captures Harvey Bullock, and Batman must rescue him and foil the Clown Prince of Crime&#8217;s insane scheme. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Clay and Sean discuss this and much more!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileEternal Youth | Perchance to DreamEternal Youth | Perchance to DreamThis week, the guys discuss Eternal Youth and Perchance to Dream. In Eternal Youth, several rich industrialists are invited to the Eternal Youth Health Spa, and that’s where they are last seen before disappearing. The only connection: they had something to do with the death […]

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]]>This week, the guys discuss Eternal Youth and Perchance to Dream. In Eternal Youth, several rich industrialists are invited to the Eternal Youth Health Spa, and that’s where they are last seen before disappearing. The only connection: they had something to do with the death […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1775Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:30:31 -050001:11:14truefull<br /> This week, the guys discuss Eternal Youth and Perchance to Dream.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In Eternal Youth, several rich industrialists are invited to the Eternal Youth Health Spa, and that&#8217;s where they are last seen before disappearing. The only connection: they had something to do with the death of plants. Bruce Wayne also receives an invitation (although it was one of his greedy directors who nearly made the deal to destroy a rainforest before Bruce forced him to shut the operation down), but Alfred and his &#8220;lady friend&#8221;, Maggie, go in his place. When they do not return, Batman is forced to investigate, discovering that the spa is run by <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/pretty-poison-the-underdwellers/">Poison Ivy</a>, and that she has been using a formula to turn the industrialists into humanoid trees, including Alfred and Maggie. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Then, in Perchance to Dream, Bruce Wayne wakes up one morning to find that his life is completely upside-down: his parents are alive, the&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batcave">Batcave</a>&nbsp;does not exist, Alfred does not remember Robin, and he is engaged to Selina Kyle. However, it doesn&#8217;t mean that Batman isn&#8217;t still around, and Bruce starts to wonder what has happened, especially after seeing the characteristics of a dream (such as book and newspaper prints not making sense) inside this new life. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Clay and Sean discuss this and more!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileMask of the Phantasm | Q&AMask of the Phantasm | Q&AIn this animated feature set in the 1940s, the troubled yet heroic Batman (Kevin Conroy) is pitted against a mysterious figure who is rubbing out Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals, and who many believe is the caped crusader himself. Batman’s alter ego, millionaire Bruce Wayne, […]

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]]>In this animated feature set in the 1940s, the troubled yet heroic Batman (Kevin Conroy) is pitted against a mysterious figure who is rubbing out Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals, and who many believe is the caped crusader himself. Batman’s alter ego, millionaire Bruce Wayne, […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1578Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:00:33 -050001:53:41truefull<br /> In this animated feature set in the 1940s, the troubled yet heroic Batman (Kevin Conroy) is pitted against a mysterious figure who is rubbing out Gotham City&#8217;s most dangerous criminals, and who many believe is the caped crusader himself. Batman&#8217;s alter ego, millionaire Bruce Wayne, is about to get married to the lovely Andrea Beaumont (Dana Delany), who helps him recover from his need to avenge his parents&#8217; murder &#8212; meaning that his crime-fighting days may be numbered.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Also, Sean and Clay answer some listener questions! (01:06:30)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS&nbsp;on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileMad as a Hatter | Dreams in DarknessMad as a Hatter | Dreams in DarknessIn Mad as a Hatter, miserable Wayne Industries scientist Jervis Tetch is unable to pursue the girl he loves, Alice the secretary. When she splits up from her boyfriend, he makes an advance and develops a fast friendship with her, until her boyfriend reconciles with her […]

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]]>In Mad as a Hatter, miserable Wayne Industries scientist Jervis Tetch is unable to pursue the girl he loves, Alice the secretary. When she splits up from her boyfriend, he makes an advance and develops a fast friendship with her, until her boyfriend reconciles with her […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1435Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:10:24 -050001:02:55truefullIn Mad as a Hatter, miserable Wayne Industries scientist Jervis Tetch is unable to pursue the girl he loves, Alice the secretary. When she splits up from her boyfriend, he makes an advance and develops a fast friendship with her, until her boyfriend reconciles with her and proposes to her. Enraged, Tetch decides to take matters into his own hands, and dons the mantle of the <a title="Mad Hatter (comics)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Hatter_(comics)">Mad Hatter</a>, using his mind-control devices to force those who have wronged him all his life to become his mindless slaves.<br /> In Dreams in Darkness, Batman is incarcerated in Arkham Asylum after being exposed to the Scarecrow&#8217;s fear-inducing gas. Batman knows that the Scarecrow has escaped for the second time and is planning to poison Gotham&#8217;s water supply with the same fear-inducing gas, and he must bring himself to break the law and escape from Arkham before the Scarecrow brings Gotham to its knees.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br /> &nbsp;<br />The Pensky FileThe Clock King | Appointment in Crime AlleyThe Clock King | Appointment in Crime AlleyIn The Clock King, after his company goes bankrupt, Temple Fugate becomes the Clock King. Fugate sets out to seek his revenge against the man whom he blames for his misfortunes: Mayor Hamilton Hill. Fugate kidnaps Hill, intending to do away with him to accomplish […]

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]]>In The Clock King, after his company goes bankrupt, Temple Fugate becomes the Clock King. Fugate sets out to seek his revenge against the man whom he blames for his misfortunes: Mayor Hamilton Hill. Fugate kidnaps Hill, intending to do away with him to accomplish […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1432Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:09:51 -050056:37truefullIn The Clock King, after his company goes bankrupt, Temple Fugate becomes the Clock King. Fugate sets out to seek his revenge against the man whom he blames for his misfortunes: Mayor Hamilton Hill. Fugate kidnaps Hill, intending to do away with him to accomplish his revenge. Batman must stop Fugate from carrying out his revenge and save the mayor&#8217;s life.<br /> In Appointment in Crime Alley, with the help of arsonists, Roland Daggett plans to destroy Crime Alley and use the land to expand his business empire.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileVendetta | Fear of VictoryVendetta | Fear of VictoryIn Vendetta, Detective Bullock is arrested for kidnapping. Batman, who dislikes Bullock but nevertheless believes him to be a good man, investigates, and discovers the identity of the real criminal: Killer Croc, who harbors a vendetta against Bullock for capturing him once. Batman must clear Bullock’s name […]

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]]>In Vendetta, Detective Bullock is arrested for kidnapping. Batman, who dislikes Bullock but nevertheless believes him to be a good man, investigates, and discovers the identity of the real criminal: Killer Croc, who harbors a vendetta against Bullock for capturing him once. Batman must clear Bullock’s name […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1439Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:09:16 -050001:00:01truefullIn Vendetta, Detective Bullock is arrested for kidnapping. Batman, who dislikes Bullock but nevertheless believes him to be a good man, investigates, and discovers the identity of the real criminal: <a title="Killer Croc" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killer_Croc">Killer Croc</a>, who harbors a vendetta against Bullock for capturing him once. Batman must clear Bullock&#8217;s name before it is too late.<br /> In Fear of Victory, the Scarecrow invents a fear chemical that is activated by adrenaline. Then, he uses it to affect the outcome of athletic events. Whenever a single person becomes agitated, the fear chemical kicks in, turning his excitement to fear. The Scarecrow bets against the sports stars&#8217; teams as part of his criminal scheme to scare up some quick cash, and Batman and Robin must foil his plot.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileProphecy of Doom | Joker’s FavorProphecy of Doom | Joker’s FavorIn Prophecy of Doom, Batman investigates a cult, called the Brotherhood, founded by the “mystic” Nostromos, after hearing about a number of stories from his colleagues about his ability to predict the future. Batman finds out that Nostromos is actually a con artist who was rigging […]

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]]>In Prophecy of Doom, Batman investigates a cult, called the Brotherhood, founded by the “mystic” Nostromos, after hearing about a number of stories from his colleagues about his ability to predict the future. Batman finds out that Nostromos is actually a con artist who was rigging […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1410Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:08:49 -050058:38truefullIn Prophecy of Doom, Batman investigates a cult, called the Brotherhood, founded by the &#8220;mystic&#8221; Nostromos, after hearing about a number of stories from his colleagues about his ability to predict the future. Batman finds out that Nostromos is actually a con artist who was rigging near-fatal accidents to gain the confidence of Gotham&#8217;s upper class citizens, and he must expose this ruse before it is too late.<br /> In Joker&#8217;s Favor, a man named Charlie Collins curses at the Joker on the road for offensive driving, the Clown Prince of Crime corners him and intimidates him into doing him a &#8220;small favor&#8221;. Two years pass, and the Joker finally decides how to use Charlie: to sneak a bomb into the Peregrinator&#8217;s Club, where Commissioner Gordon is to give a speech at an award ceremony. Charlie, who merely has to open the door, is skeptical at first, but for the sake of his family, he reluctantly decides to obey.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileFeat of ClayFeat of ClayIn Feat of Clay, Bruce Wayne is framed for the attempted murder of Lucius Fox. The real perpetrator is an actor and master of disguise named Matt Hagen, who was disfigured in a car accident years ago. In order to keep his fame, he secretly started working […]

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]]>In Feat of Clay, Bruce Wayne is framed for the attempted murder of Lucius Fox. The real perpetrator is an actor and master of disguise named Matt Hagen, who was disfigured in a car accident years ago. In order to keep his fame, he secretly started working […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1429Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:08:14 -050057:40truefullIn Feat of Clay, Bruce Wayne is framed for the attempted murder of Lucius Fox. The real perpetrator is an actor and master of disguise named Matt Hagen, who was disfigured in a car accident years ago. In order to keep his fame, he secretly started working for Roland Daggett, who provides him with a monthly supply of an addictive face cream known as Renuyu (a pun on &#8220;Renew You&#8221;) that can temporarily reshape his face back to normal, and who wants to take Wayne Enterprises over for marketing expansion. For botching the murder, Hagen&#8217;s supply is cut off, and when he breaks into Daggett&#8217;s lab for more Renuyu, he pays the price dearly when Daggett&#8217;s men drench his face in the formula and force him to swallow liters of it to avoid drowning. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne is arrested and taken into custody, charged with the assault on Fox.<br /> Bruce Wayne is released from prison on bail. Hagen, as it turns out, survived the murder attempt on him, but at a high cost: the formula entered his body and soaked every single one of his cells, turning him into a shape-shifting mutant. With his newfound powers, Hagen, now calling himself Clayface, decides to take his revenge on Daggett and his men, and Batman must bring Daggett to justice and stop Clayface before innocent people are hurt.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileSee No Evil | Beware the Gray GhostSee No Evil | Beware the Gray GhostIn See No Evil, Lloyd “Eddie” Ventrix is on the verge of losing his daughter, Kimberly, to his ex-wife, Helen, due to his past as a con artist. Determined not to lose Kimberly, Ventrix dons a suit, stolen from where he used to work while on parole, […]

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]]>In See No Evil, Lloyd “Eddie” Ventrix is on the verge of losing his daughter, Kimberly, to his ex-wife, Helen, due to his past as a con artist. Determined not to lose Kimberly, Ventrix dons a suit, stolen from where he used to work while on parole, […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1423Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:07:48 -050001:25:24truefullIn See No Evil, Lloyd &#8220;Eddie&#8221; Ventrix is on the verge of losing his daughter, Kimberly, to his ex-wife, Helen, due to his past as a <a class="mw-redirect" title="Con artist" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Con_artist">con artist</a>. Determined not to lose Kimberly, Ventrix dons a suit, stolen from where he used to work while on parole, which grants the user invisibility but also becomes highly toxic, and poses as Kimberly&#8217;s imaginary friend, Mojo, while stealing jewelry for her. Batman must solve the mystery crimes and stop Ventrix, despite the fact that he cannot even see him.<br /> In Beware the Gray Ghost, Simon Trent, an actor best known for his past role as &#8220;The Gray Ghost&#8221;, is on the verge of bankruptcy thanks to his declining career. To save himself, he sells off all of his Gray Ghost merchandise. Immediately afterward, a series of crimes related to the old show begin to occur. Batman, having himself been inspired partly by the show to become the crimefighter he now is, goes to Trent for help, and they team up to put an end to the crimes and also revive Trent&#8217;s career.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileThe Cat and the Claw (Part 1 and 2)The Cat and the Claw (Part 1 and 2)In The Cat and The Claw, Batman encounters a new cat burglar calling herself Catwoman, and around the same time, meets a woman named Selina Kyle (as Bruce Wayne), to whom he is visibly attracted. When Selina runs into trouble with a terrorist group known as The […]

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]]>In The Cat and The Claw, Batman encounters a new cat burglar calling herself Catwoman, and around the same time, meets a woman named Selina Kyle (as Bruce Wayne), to whom he is visibly attracted. When Selina runs into trouble with a terrorist group known as The […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1419Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:07:18 -050048:58truefullIn The Cat and The Claw, Batman encounters a new cat burglar calling herself <a title="Catwoman" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catwoman">Catwoman</a>, and around the same time, meets a woman named Selina Kyle (as Bruce Wayne), to whom he is visibly attracted. When Selina runs into trouble with a terrorist group known as The Red Claw, who want the mountain lion sanctuary she was trying to protect, she decides to take matters into her own hands and investigate.<br /> The leader of the Red Claw group (known herself only as Red Claw) attacks a military train and steals a viral plague, which she intends to release in Gotham if she isn&#8217;t paid a ransom, and Batman and Catwoman must put aside their differences and work together to stop Red Claw before it is too late.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileI’ve Got Batman in My Basement | Heart of IceI’ve Got Batman in My Basement | Heart of IceThis week, Clay and Sean discuss “I’ve Got Batman in My Basement” and “Heart of Ice”! During a fight with Batman over a stolen Fabergé egg, the Penguin incapacitates Batman with poison gas. The Dark Knight is rescued by a teenage amateur detective named Sherman Grant and his […]

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]]>This week, Clay and Sean discuss “I’ve Got Batman in My Basement” and “Heart of Ice”! During a fight with Batman over a stolen Fabergé egg, the Penguin incapacitates Batman with poison gas. The Dark Knight is rescued by a teenage amateur detective named Sherman Grant and his […]

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]]>http://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1370Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:06:46 -050001:10:25falsefullThis week, Clay and Sean discuss &#8220;I&#8217;ve Got Batman in My Basement&#8221; and &#8220;Heart of Ice&#8221;!<br /> During a fight with <a href="https://thepenskyfile.com/show/battass/">Batman</a> over a stolen Fabergé egg, the Penguin incapacitates Batman with poison gas. The Dark Knight is rescued by a teenage amateur detective named Sherman Grant and his friend Roberta, who hide Batman in Sherman&#8217;s basement long enough for him to recover before the Penguin finds them. It&#8217;s I&#8217;ve Got Batman in My Basement!<br /> Then, in Heart of Ice, bitter scientist Victor Fries (Mr. Freeze), attacks several divisions of GothCorp, each time stealing a piece for a secret weapon he intends to build. Batman investigates the connections and discovers that the start of Freeze&#8217;s vendetta against GothCorp was a bitter falling out between Fries and GothCorp&#8217;s CEO, Ferris Boyle, during which Boyle almost killed Fries (mutating him into Freeze) and presumably killed Fries&#8217; terminally ill wife, Nora. Batman must find a way to bring Boyle to justice before Freeze carries out his revenge.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileTwo Face (Parts 1 and 2)Two Face (Parts 1 and 2)In Two Face, Mobster Rupert Thorne attempts to use Harvey Dent’s secret split personality to blackmail him. But when Dent meets with Thorne at a chemical plant, “Big Bad Harv” takes over, and the resulting confrontation leads to an explosion that horribly scars half of Dent’s […]

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]]>In Two Face, Mobster Rupert Thorne attempts to use Harvey Dent’s secret split personality to blackmail him. But when Dent meets with Thorne at a chemical plant, “Big Bad Harv” takes over, and the resulting confrontation leads to an explosion that horribly scars half of Dent’s […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1407Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:06:12 -050051:47truefullIn Two Face, Mobster Rupert Thorne attempts to use Harvey Dent&#8217;s secret split personality to blackmail him. But when Dent meets with Thorne at a chemical plant, &#8220;Big Bad Harv&#8221; takes over, and the resulting confrontation leads to an explosion that horribly scars half of Dent&#8217;s face.<br /> Harvey Dent, now calling himself Two-Face, resurfaces and starts robbing Rupert Thorne&#8217;s illegal businesses, preparing for a final confrontation with the crime boss, and Batman must stop his former friend before he and Thorne kill each other.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileBe a Clown | It’s Never too LateBe a Clown | It’s Never too LateIn Be a Clown, Mayor Hamilton Hill‘s miserable son, Jordan, becomes even sadder when his father uses his birthday party as a political gathering rather than a normal celebration, and ends up stowing away in the truck of the party clown hired by Hill for the party, […]

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]]>In Be a Clown, Mayor Hamilton Hill‘s miserable son, Jordan, becomes even sadder when his father uses his birthday party as a political gathering rather than a normal celebration, and ends up stowing away in the truck of the party clown hired by Hill for the party, […]

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]]>https://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1403Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:05:36 -050001:05:14truefullIn Be a Clown, Mayor <a title="Hamilton Hill (comics)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_Hill_(comics)">Hamilton Hill</a>&#8216;s miserable son, Jordan, becomes even sadder when his father uses his birthday party as a political gathering rather than a normal celebration, and ends up stowing away in the truck of the party clown hired by Hill for the party, whom he doesn&#8217;t know is actually the Joker in disguise. It is now up to Batman, whom Mayor Hill distrusts, to rescue the boy before it is too late.<br /> In It&#8217;s Never Too Late, A mob war between crime bosses Rupert Thorne and Arnold Stromwell is nearing its end, and comes to a <a title="Climax (narrative)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climax_(narrative)">climax</a> when Stromwell is set up to be killed in an exploding restaurant by Thorne. Batman saves him at the last moment, and aided by Stromwell&#8217;s brother (now a priest who lost his leg years before, an accident for which Stromwell carries a secret guilt), tries to persuade him to give up his life of crime and help the police bring Thorne down by testifying against him.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileP.O.V. | The ForgottenP.O.V. | The ForgottenIn POV, a botched police operation results in the suspension of those involved: Officer Wilkes, Officer Montoya, and Detective Bullock. Confronted by their superiors, each of them is forced to tell their tale of what happened that night. The episode is similar in structure to Akira Kurosawa’s […]

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]]>In POV, a botched police operation results in the suspension of those involved: Officer Wilkes, Officer Montoya, and Detective Bullock. Confronted by their superiors, each of them is forced to tell their tale of what happened that night. The episode is similar in structure to Akira Kurosawa’s […]

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]]>http://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1363Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:05:03 -050057:20truefullIn POV, a botched police operation results in the suspension of those involved: Officer Wilkes, Officer Montoya, and Detective Bullock. Confronted by their superiors, each of them is forced to tell their tale of what happened that night. The episode is similar in structure to Akira Kurosawa&#8217;s film Rashomon.<br /> And in The Forgotten, Bruce Wayne investigates the disappearances of Gotham&#8217;s homeless in an undercover disguise. Wayne is kidnapped and imprisoned in a chain gang mining camp, suffering from amnesia. Alfred must thus track him down, help him escape, and free the rest of the prisoners.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FilePretty Poison | The UnderdwellersPretty Poison | The UnderdwellersWhen District Attorney Harvey Dent collapses after a meal with his fiancée Pamela Isley and friend Bruce Wayne, doctors discover that he has been poisoned. Batman must find the culprit and the antidote before the DA’s time runs out. It’s “Pretty Poison”! In “The Underdwellers”, Batman traces a series of […]

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]]>When District Attorney Harvey Dent collapses after a meal with his fiancée Pamela Isley and friend Bruce Wayne, doctors discover that he has been poisoned. Batman must find the culprit and the antidote before the DA’s time runs out. It’s “Pretty Poison”! In “The Underdwellers”, Batman traces a series of […]

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]]>http://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1356Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:04:31 -050051:40truefullWhen District Attorney Harvey Dent collapses after a meal with his fiancée Pamela Isley and friend Bruce Wayne, doctors discover that he has been poisoned. Batman must find the culprit and the antidote before the DA&#8217;s time runs out. It&#8217;s &#8220;Pretty Poison&#8221;!<br /> In &#8220;The Underdwellers&#8221;, Batman traces a series of bizarre robberies on the streets of Gotham back to a band of homeless children, who have been raised to do the bidding of their master, the Sewer King.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br /> &nbsp;<br />The Pensky FileNothing to Fear | The Last LaughNothing to Fear | The Last LaughSean G. Murphy and Clay McCormack discuss Batman: The Animated Series! In this episode, they discuss "Nothing to Fear" and "The Last Laugh".

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]]>http://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1347Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:03:56 -050001:06:06truefullIn &#8220;Nothing to Fear&#8221;, Batman encounters the Scarecrow and attempts to foil his scheme to burn down Gotham University, but in the process is exposed to the Scarecrow&#8217;s fear gas, and is forced to face his own guilt over the death of his parents.<br /> In &#8220;The Last Laugh&#8221;, The Joker covers Gotham City in a cloud of laughing gas and begins plundering the crazed city. But after Alfred is infected with the toxin, Batman has added incentive to stop the Joker and acquire an antidote from him before all of Gotham dies with a smile.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileOn Leather Wings | Christmas with the JokerOn Leather Wings | Christmas with the JokerSean G. Murphy and Clay McCormack discuss Batman: The Animated Series! In this episode, they discuss "On Leather Wings" and "Christmas with the Joker".

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]]>Sean G. Murphy and Clay McCormack discuss Batman: The Animated Series! In this episode, they discuss "On Leather Wings" and "Christmas with the Joker".

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]]>http://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1342Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:03:14 -050001:05:22truefullIn &#8220;On Leather Wings&#8221;, a mysterious bat-like creature terrorizes Gotham City, causing the police force to pursue Batman. The Dark Knight must find the real perpetrator to clear his name.<br /> And in &#8220;Christmas with the Joker&#8221;, The Joker escapes Arkham Asylum on Christmas Eve and takes over Gotham&#8217;s airwaves and terrorizes the city for a crime. He challenges Batman and Robin to find his hidden TV studio and free his hostages – Commissioner Gordon, Detective Bullock and Summer Gleeson – before midnight.<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileBatman: The Animated Series – Test PilotBatman: The Animated Series – Test PilotHello, fans of Batman: the Animated Series! In the first episode of the BATTASS Podcast, Sean G. Murphy and Clay McCormack introduce us to the test pilot for the series. Enjoy the show, and thanks for listening! BATTASS on Twitter | Clay on Twitter | Sean on Twitter […]

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]]>Hello, fans of Batman: the Animated Series! In the first episode of the BATTASS Podcast, Sean G. Murphy and Clay McCormack introduce us to the test pilot for the series. Enjoy the show, and thanks for listening! BATTASS on Twitter | Clay on Twitter | Sean on Twitter […]

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]]>http://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1359Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:02:34 -050040:36truefullHello, fans of Batman: the Animated Series! In the first episode of the BATTASS Podcast, Sean G. Murphy and Clay McCormack introduce us to the test pilot for the series.<br /> Enjoy the show, and thanks for listening!<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky FileBATTASS: The PrefaceBATTASS: The PrefaceWelcome to The BATTASS Podcast! This podcast is dedicated to covering Batman: The Animated Series. However, hosts Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy are going to be examining the series through the lens of a comic book artist and sharing their thoughts about the series as a […]

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]]>Welcome to The BATTASS Podcast! This podcast is dedicated to covering Batman: The Animated Series. However, hosts Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy are going to be examining the series through the lens of a comic book artist and sharing their thoughts about the series as a […]

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]]>http://thepenskyfile.com/?p=1367Thu, 27 Sep 2018 20:30:59 -050010:51truefullWelcome to The BATTASS Podcast! This podcast is dedicated to covering Batman: The Animated Series. However, hosts Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy are going to be examining the series through the lens of a comic book artist and sharing their thoughts about the series as a whole. Each episode will focus on two episodes of the Animated Series, and Clay and Sean will bring their own unique perspective to the seminal cartoon show, and there will be plenty of room for tangents as well.<br /> Thanks for listening!<br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/BattassPodcast?lang=en">BATTASS on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadMeatComic?lang=en">Clay on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Sean_G_Murphy?lang=en">Sean on Twitter</a> | <a href="mailto:BATTASSpodcast@gmail.com">E-mail</a><br />The Pensky File