Thu, 14 April 2022
"The Chameleon"
April 9, 1977 The Chameleon is in Gotham City, looking for revenge against Batman. John and Joe Stuber of Comic Book Central are back in the Batcave talking about this episode that they both clearly enjoyed. In it, they wonder why Marvel never sued Filmation for taking the names Electro and Chameleon. They also discuss the joys of introducing new villains to the Batman universe through vehicles such as this. Let us know what you're thinking as you listen to the episode by commenting here or by writing us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.
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Mon, 29 November 2021
"Ali Baba"
Aired: October 23/30, 1976 This might just be the episode that could be considered the best overall. It certainly looks and feels like a Batman 66 episode from the villain to the guest stars to the situation that Dyna Girl gets herself into. John and Kevin Eldridge of The Flopcast are back in Electra-Base keeping Frank company. This time around, they discuss how Malachi Throne is the King of the Two-Part TV Stories, the career of Sid Haig, and the great turn Judy Strangis does as an evil Dyna Girl. Take a listen and let us know what you think by writing us here or at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.
Direct download: EWDG_-_Ali_Baba.mp3
Category: Electra Woman and Dyna Girl
-- posted at: 3:56pm EDT
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Fri, 20 August 2021
 "Star Trek Vs. Batman"
The Dynamic Duo are given a taste of the future when the starship Enterprise is catapulted to the past. But the Joker and Catwoman are also aware of Kirk and Spock and the power at their command if they can take the ship. John and Robert Long sit down in the Batcave and discuss a fan film that clearly has a love for the material being presented. The question is, "Is this really a Batman fan film?" John and Robert argue that this film, while showing love for the Batman series, is primarily a Star Trek fan film with Batman playing a supporting role. Take a listen and let us know what you think by commenting here or writing us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.
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Sun, 8 August 2021
"THE RINGMASTER"
October 2, 1976 Monster Squad was a one season NBC Saturday morning live action show for kids in 1976. In it, Walt, who worked in his uncle's wax museum, discovered that he could bring the figures of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Wolfman to life. Wanting to atone for the sins of their past, the trio, with Walt's crime computer set out on a mission to stop evil wherever they found it. We dive into the fourth episode with the villain - The Ringmaster. This one is proving to be a dark episode as the Ringmaster holds 20,000 orphans hostage. John and Joe Crowe of RevolutionSF and the Dragoncon American SciFi Classics Track discuss the unfortunate imagery of Bonnie Bon, the use of "Chekov's Gun" in this story, and a missed plot point that could have been developed into something more. Take a listen and let us know what you think here or by writing us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.
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Sun, 1 August 2021
 WRITER JIM BEARD TALKS ANOTHER
CHALLENGE FOR THE GREEN HORNET
You thought it was the end of the podcast, but then writer Jim Beard presents another challenge for the Green Hornet, his aide Kato and their rolling arsenal the Black Beauty. John and Jim sit down to discuss Jim's Green Hornet novella from Moonstone Press, "How Sweet the Sting". They discuss the challenges and fun moments in writing the book, the unique vision Moonstone Publishing has for the character and Jim's preoccupation with the military in his writing. Get your copy by ordering from Moonstone Press. Take a listen and then let us know what you think of the episode by writing us here or at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.
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Sun, 25 July 2021
1943 - Episode Fifteen
"The Doom of the Rising Sun" The final confrontation between Batman and Daka is actually their first confrontation as we discuss in the final episode of our look at the 1943 movie serial. John and writer Jim Beard are back in the Batcave as we're wrapping up our look at the 1943 serial as we discuss the missed opportunities of the story, the unintended campiness, and the similarities with the 1966 TV series. It's all here and we want to hear what you think. Comment here or write us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.
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Sun, 18 July 2021
"Reading, Writing & Wronging"
April 2, 1977 Penguin has started a school for criminals and in order to pass, you have to defeat Batman and Robin! John and Joe Stuber of Comic Book Central are back in the Batcave talking about this episode that is an odd duck. It has potential and it has some fun moments, but in the end it just doesn't hold up. The two discuss how this episode may be where some of the hate for Batmite comes from, John's dislike of the Penguin as a character in general, and the heavy use of "Holy" exclamations in this episode. Let us know what you're thinking as you listen to the episode by commenting here or by writing us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.
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Mon, 28 June 2021
1943 - Episode Thirteen
"The Executioner Strikes" The Batman is closing in on Daka, but will his search lead him to a crocodile grave? John and writer Jim Beard are back in the Batcave as we're up to the penultimate episode of this serial. The two discuss the missing Colton, the far from normal cliffhanger, and Daka's preoccupation with his crocodiles. It's all here and we want to hear what you think. Comment here or write us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.
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Sun, 4 April 2021
 "Bite-Sized"
March 27, 1977 The alien Electro comes to Gotham City to shrink the Dynamic Duo and use them to discover America's defense systems prior to his invasion of the planet. John and Joe Stuber of Comic Book Central are back in the Batcave talking about this episode with a new villain with a familiar name. They discuss Nom Prescott possibly subbing for Adam West, Marvel's lack of attention to a villain named Electro, and the attitude of the Batcomputer. Let us know what you're thinking as you listen to the episode by commenting here or by writing us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.
Direct download: Batman_77_-_Bite-Sized.mp3
Category: Filmation 77
-- posted at: 2:18pm EDT
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Tue, 2 March 2021
1943 - Episode Thirteen "Eight Steps Down" Using some genuine detective skills, Batman and Robin are able to track the captured Linda to Daka's lair, but Batman falls into a deadly trap. Can he escape? John and writer Jim Beard are back in the Batcave as we're coming to the end of our look at the 1943 serial. In this episode, they discuss the well used stock footage, the missing Colton, and the similarities with the trap in this episode and in an episode of Batman 66. It's all here and we want to hear what you think. Comment here or write us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.
Direct download: Batman_1943_-_Episode_13.mp3
Category: 1940s Serials
-- posted at: 6:54pm EDT
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