Best Bat Force Podcasts (2026)

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Ep 336 - 2025 Christmas Party 1:23:57

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It's our annual Christmas party and The Bat Force is discussing their favorite Batman costumes from comic history, film, TV, and video games. Let us know your favorite Bat-costume in the comments!By The Bat Force

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Australia Bets on EV Boom, Perth Surges Ahead of Sydney and Melbourne, Mundaring Bushfire Forces Evacuations, Brisbane Lights Up Concerts, and more... 9:29

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(0:10): Australia Prepares for Electric Vehicle Boom in 2026 Amid Policy Debates and Expanding Model Lineups (2:29): Perth Housing Market Outpaces Sydney and Melbourne, Driven by Demand for Affordable Suburbs (3:52): Urgent Evacuation Ordered as Out-of-Control Bushfire Threatens Mundaring Homes (5:47): Brisbane 2026 Concerts: Diverse Lineup from Po…

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Best of 2025 Pt. 4 2:41:42

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Merry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 3 through 1 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites! Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures at shop.figure…

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Bradmans Cap Breaks Records, Ocean Infinity Resumes MH370 Search, Sydney Skews Safety with AR Rifles, Sydney Factory Fire Rages, and more... 8:50

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(0:10): Bradman's Rare 1947-48 Baggy Green Cap Set to Break Auction Records (1:37): Ocean Infinity Resumes $70 Million MH370 Search with Advanced Underwater Tech, Families Hope for Closure (3:32): Sydney Gears Up for New Year's Eve with Record Police Presence, Long-Arm Rifles for Safety (5:25): Massive Factory Fire Rages in Sydney; Firefighters Bat…

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Sydney NYE Lights Up Global Audience, South Australia Intensifies Search for Trisha Graf, Rural Doctors Fill Gaps, Victoria Bets on Desalination Upgrade, and more... 9:38

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(0:10): Jono Ma's Epic Soundtrack to Illuminate Sydney's NYE Fireworks for Global Audience (2:23): Renewed Search for Missing Trisha Graf Intensifies in South Australia (3:54): Rural Medical Graduates Aim to Bridge Healthcare Gap in Underserved Areas Through Dubbo Program (5:36): Victoria Eyes $840M Desalination Plant Upgrade Amid Growing Water Dem…

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Best of 2025 Pt. 3 2:14:46

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Merry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 6 through 4 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites! Tune in Thursday for part 4! Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! …

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Best of 2025 Pt. 2 2:16:28

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Merry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 10 through 7 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites! Tune in Monday for part 3! Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! A…

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Hallmark Holidays: Christmas at Crown Center -Preview- 1:50

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The final episode of our Hallmark Holidays series is here, but Beth will be back on the show in the near future. This Christmas eve we're taking you to Crown Center in Kansas City to see the gleaming teeth of all the stars of Hallmark. We also cover the finale of Finding Mr Christmas and our future Hallmark plans. This is a preview of our bonus fee…

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Australia Gas Reservation Stabilizes Prices, WA Students Hit Perfect ATARs, Victoria Targets Antisemitism Plan, Fronx Sales Stop After One-Star ANCAP, and more... 10:58

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(0:10): Australia's East Coast Gas Reservation Policy Aims to Stabilize Prices and Secure Supply (2:08): Meet the WA Students Achieving Perfect ATARs: Diverse Paths to Success (4:09): Victoria Unveils Comprehensive Antisemitism Plan Targeting Social Media, Protests, and Gun Laws (6:18): Suzuki Fronx Sales Halted in Australia After Disastrous One-St…

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Best of 2025 Pt. 1 2:41:41

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Merry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 14 through 11 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites! Tune in Thursday for part 2! Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang…

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BP Names First Female CEO, Australia Boots Gun Buyback, WA Launches 66M Electric Ferry, Australia Faces Immigration Slowdown, and more... 10:55

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(0:10): BP Appoints Meg O’Neill as First Female CEO amid Strategic Shift; Woodside's LNG Ventures in Focus (2:03): Australia Launches Largest Gun Buyback Since Port Arthur After Bondi Shooting (3:55): Western Australia Launches $66M Electric Ferry Project for Swan River Expansion (6:00): Australia's Migration Hits Three-Year Low, Still Key to Popul…

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Dadchat: Pest Control 51:21

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Francis and Nate talk about dumpster diving, household pests, caring for strays, and electrical work. Don't miss the special Hallmark Christmas episodes over on Patreon with Francis and his wife. Final episode will be available December 24th! - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie And if you're looking for presents for the father figure in your …

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Brisbane Tourism Surges Spending, Victoria Bets Big on Rail, Fatal Five Crackdown Holiday, WA Shires Bet on Fire Mitigation, and more... 8:51

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(0:10): Brisbane Tourism Booms with Record $11.3B Spend, Japanese Visitors Surge (2:20): Victoria's Bold $34.5 Billion Rail Plan: Funding Strategies and Skepticism Unveiled (4:01): Police Enforce 'Fatal Five' Crackdown with Double Demerits and $80M Safety Reforms for Holiday Season (5:25): WA Shires Secure $800K Each for Bushfire Mitigation to Safe…

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Bonus Bang: 2020 Holiday Spectacular (Jason Mantzoukas, Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Daly, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, Ego Nwodim, Carl Tart, Lily Sullivan, Tim Baltz, Shaun Diston, Dan Lippert) 2:37:50

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Join us for that special time of year when Scott invites friends old and new to celebrate the Comedy Bang! Bang! Holiday Spectacular! Expect appearances from Jason Mantzoukas, Santa Claus, pretzel maker August Lindt, intern Gino Lombardo, Ho Ho the naughty Elf, the kid who saw mommy kissing Santa Claus, The Chief, and so many more! Happy Holidays f…

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ASX Dips as 4DMedical Surges, WA Battles Heatwave and Fires, Brisbane Teams with Unite32 for Olympic Venue Delivery, Australia Narrowing Deficit Sparks Inflation Worries, and more... 11:04

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(0:10): ASX 200 Dips Amid Asian Market Weakness; 4DMedical Soars 22% on Canadian Approval (1:56): Western Australia Faces Severe Heatwave and Uncontained Bushfires: Urgent Warnings Issued (3:56): Brisbane 2032 Partners with Unite32 for World-Class Olympic Venue Delivery (6:20): Australia's Budget Deficit Narrows, But Surplus Remains Elusive Amid In…

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Hallmark Holidays: Operation Christmas Drop -PREVIEW- 4:33

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This week Beth and Francis talk about a Netflix holiday movie called Operation Christmas Drop, which highlights a real humanitarian mission the US has carried out in Micronesia since 1951. Technically not a Hallmark movie, but it follows a lot of the same beats. We talk about the differences in decorations, shooting locations, and how a movie can b…

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Best Of 2025 2:10:04

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2025 has been a decade of a year, but with the help of some truly great music and you, we made it through. Join us on a year-end extravaganza as we celebrate our favorite releases, thoughts on where the industry is headed, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2025 Holiday Spectacular! (Jason Mantzoukas, Paul F. Tompkins, Lily Sullivan, Anna Bezahler, Isabella Escalante, Dan Lippert, Lauren Lapkus, Gil Ozeri) 2:19:06

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Scott Aukerman and co-host Jason Mantzoukas ring in the holidays with a special party for some of their best Comedy Bang! Bang! buddies. Guests include RFK Jr., Krendall, Austin & Tony, Soupsa Claus, Ho Ho the Elf, and an automated call from DeLuca’s Chophouse! Happy holidays from CBB! Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures…

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Australia Saves Large Aluminium Smelter, States Press for Federal Aid, Australia Expands Ghost Bat Fleet, Korean Wave Hits Canberra, and more... 10:21

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(0:10): Australia's Largest Aluminium Smelter Saved: Government Backs Rescue Plan Beyond 2028 (2:02): States Demand Federal Funds to Resolve Aged Care Crisis Blocking Hospital Beds (4:02): Australia Boosts Air Defense with Six More Ghost Bat Combat Drones in Multi-Billion Dollar Expansion (6:33): Hallyu! The Korean Wave Exhibition Takes Canberra by…

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Sydney Harbour Tolls Expand, Influencer Death Triggers Home Birth Scrutiny, Qantas A380 Grounded in LA, Ex Judge Sofronoff Corruption Scandal, and more... 10:42

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(0:10): NSW to Launch Two-Way Tolls on Sydney Harbour Crossings, Extend Toll Cap Amidst Reforms (2:46): Melbourne Influencer's Tragic Death Sparks Investigation into Unregulated Home Birth Practices (4:31): Qantas A380 Grounded in LA After Wing Damage, Prompting Investigation and Passenger Discontent (6:28): Ex-Judge Sofronoff's Corruption Scandal:…

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Bonus Bang: 2016 Tour, Vancouver (Lauren Lapkus, Dan Mangan, Mike Hanford, Paul F. Tompkins, Tim Baltz) 1:56:01

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A realtor, a hippie, and a dog walked into a bar. I must be in Vancouver. "2016 Tour, Vancouver" is a special episode of Comedy Bang! Bang!, the 28th and final episode of the 2016 North America tour. Hosted by Scott Aukerman, it stars Ho Ho the Elf (Lauren Lapkus), Dan Mangan, John Lennon (Mike Hanford), Santa (Paul F. Tompkins), and Randy Snutz (T…

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Qantas Opens Perth to Africa and NZ Flights, Westpac Outage Disrupts Payments, True North Targets Major IOCG Finds, Pilot Leverages Cliff Head for Offshore Energy Hub, and more... 12:26

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(0:10): Qantas Launches Non-Stop Flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland, Boosting Connectivity and Tourism (2:25): Westpac Outage Halts EFTPOS and Online Banking Across Australia, Thousands Affected (4:00): True North Copper Targets Major IOCG Discoveries in Queensland's Chumvale District (7:43): Pilot Leverages Cliff Head for Offshore Exp…

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Hallmark Holidays: A New Special interest for Christmas 59:20

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This week my wife Beth joins me for another Hallmark movie deep dive. Instead of focusing on one movie, we have leaned into the whole Hallmark experience. In this episode we discuss USS Christmas, Christmas Homecoming, and the reality show Finding Mr. Christmas. We will have two more episodes, one on Operation Christmas Drop and a final Christmas e…

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AUSMIN Deepens US Alliance, Branham High Faces Antisemitism Scandal, Premier Apologizes to First Nations, NSW Labor Green Space Plan, and more... 12:29

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(0:10): US-Australia Alliance Deepens: AUSMIN Talks Expand Defense, Economic Ties Amid Global Tensions (2:41): Branham High Faces Second Antisemitism Scandal; Community Calls for Action and Education (4:48): Victorian Premier Apologizes to First Nations, Pledges Action Beyond Words Amid Controversy (6:50): NSW Labor Unveils Green Space Plan, Housin…

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Joyce Joins One Nation Policy Clash, Cape York Boosts Economy With Bush Beef, Federal Challenge Targets Melbourne Stops, Sydney Eyes Major Tunnel Push, and more... 11:47

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(0:10): Barnaby Joyce Joins One Nation, Criticizes Nationals on Energy and Immigration Policies (2:01): Aboriginal Bush Beef Initiative Tackles Feral Cattle, Boosts Cape York's Economy (3:44): Federal Court Challenge Targets Melbourne Police's Controversial Stop-and-Search Powers (6:22): Sydney's Traffic Revamp: $7.4B Tunnel and Freeway Upgrade to …

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Help Me Rhombus (Carl Tart, Angela Giarratana, Alex Fernie) 1:18:13

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This week, athlete / actor OJ Simpson, an old little boy named Angus Montgomery Diana, and The Flasher Gremlin join Scott for another CBB Round Table! In this special edition of Comedy Bang! Bang! Scott and his guests discuss the issues of the day and how they can maybe solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Don’t forget to check out the Comed…

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Osei-Nketia Eyes Olympic Glory, Perth Mandurah Line Slash Delays, Western Sydney Builds Indoor Snow Resort, Tesolin Faces New Allegations, and more... 9:13

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(0:10): Sprint Star Eddie Osei-Nketia Joins Australia, Eyes Record-Breaking Feats and Olympic Relay Glory (1:59): Major Crash Disrupts Perth Transport: Mandurah Line Train Services Halted, Freeway Traffic Delays (3:29): $700M Indoor Snow Resort Planned for Western Sydney, Aiming for 2028 Opening (5:11): Sydney Real Estate Agent Josh Tesolin Faces N…

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MH370 Search Resumes for Closure, AC DC Powers Perth Tour, BMW Unveils 805 KM iX3, Sydney Rings in New Year, and more... 15:01

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(0:10): Final Search for MH370 Set to Resume, Offering Last Hope for Closure (1:44): AC/DC Electrifies Perth with Power Up Tour, Fans Spend Big on Merch and Memories (3:35): BMW Unveils 2026 iX3: A Landmark in Electric SUV Innovation with 805 km Range and Cutting-Edge Tech (7:54): Sydney's Biggest New Year's Spectacle: Indigenous Rituals, Fireworks…

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Bonus Bang: Be My Guest, Literally! (Michael Ableson, Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Daly, Lauren Lapkus) 1:59:44

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It's a special co-host edition of Comedy Bing Bong with our favorite German film director Werner Herzog! Werner and Scott welcome guest of honor Michael Ableson, a NYC corporate litigator AND “Origin Story” documentary donator! He tells us all about being the hero of the banks when suddenly Ho Ho the Naughty Elf squeaks into the studio. They are al…

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Hallmark Holidays: Christmas on Duty 1:11:53

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This week Francis is joined by his wife Beth to watch military themed Christmas movies from the Hallmark channel. This week it's Christmas on Duty, a USAA funded movie released in November of this year. It features Parker Young and Janel Parrish, two montages, USAA branded ice scrapers, and a whole lotta heart. Two of these holiday episodes will be…

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Misinformation Drops Vaccination Rates, Western Sydney Struggles with Cost Living, Cricket Australia Eyes Big BBL Sale, Australia Faces Grid Crisis, and more... 10:28

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(0:10): AMA Sounds Alarm: Misinformation Fuels Drop in Vaccination Rates, Threatens Public Health (1:50): Western Sydney Faces Rising Cost-of-Living Crisis: Residents Save Less, Spend More on Essentials (4:03): Cricket Australia Eyes $800M BBL Stake Sale to Boost Finances, Grassroots Investment (6:19): Australia Faces Blackout Threat as Coal Plant …

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Bones Are Important (Kumail Nanjiani, Will Hines, Charlie McCrackin) 1:19:43

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Kumail Nanjiani is here to promote “Night Thoughts,” his upcoming comedy special on Hulu. He also discusses the finer points of “The X Files” and the MCU. Charity organizer Wyatt Malibu shares innovative ideas for fundraising, and his work on many Church roofs. Then, Inspector Jack Cates talks about his role in the unpleasantness that occurred at h…

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Hyundai Recalls Ioniq 6 Port Door, Walkley Winners Shine Bright, Australia Faces Urgent Construction Reform, Massive Newcastle Climate Protest Ignites, and more... 10:47

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(0:10): Hyundai Recalls 1,191 Ioniq 6 Cars Over Detachable Charging Port Door Risk (1:47): The Herald and The Age Shine at Walkley Awards, Leading in Investigative Journalism Excellence (4:21): Systemic Corruption in Australia's Construction Industry Demands Urgent Reform, Warns Fair Work Chief (6:59): Thousands to Defy Government in Massive Newcas…

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DadChat: Checking under the hood 55:27

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This week Francis and Nate talk about getting a colonoscopy, prepping Thanksgiving food, Hallmark movies, and avant garde Garfield Get the lastest bonus episode and many years of back catalog at https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Christmas has landed in the shop! Get your house ready with Ornaments, stickers, and patches today! - https://whata…

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Australia Targets AI Nudify Apps, Australia Rolls Green Law Pact, APRA Slaps Debt Cap to Cool Housing, Joyce Quits Nationals for One Nation Bid, and more... 10:19

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(0:10): Australia Cracks Down on AI Nudify Services After Child Exploitation Scandal (2:13): Australia Secures Historic Environmental Law Overhaul with Greens Agreement (4:04): APRA Imposes Debt-to-Income Cap to Curb Risky Lending and Boost Housing Affordability (6:01): Barnaby Joyce Quits Nationals, Eyes One Nation Senate Bid in Political Shake-Up…

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Bonus Bang: A CBB World Speed Force Thanksgiving Special* (*It's Actually Skanksgiving) 1:34:51

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In order to save the future of CBB World, Rudi North (Shaun Diston) must use the Speed Force to bring Scott Aukerman and some of his most infamous Comedy Bang! Bang! guests from the past together for a Thanks–er–Skanksgiving Feast. Starring Lily Sullivan, Zach Reino, Matt Apodaca, Will Hines, and Devin Field. Music and sound design by Brett Morris.…

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Ep 335 - Batman First Knight Discussion 1:20:56

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Grab your book and join us as we discuss THE BAT-MAN: FIRST KNIGHT! Set in 1939, a series of violent murders in Gotham puts the city in fear as Commissioner Jim Gordon and a mysterious vigilante must work together to find out who is behind these crimes. First Knight is a modern revamp of the classic 1939 Bob Kane/Bill Finger Bat-Man of the Golden A…