We're back!  Paul Kien and Shawn M. Myers are your guides through the all-reprint Batman Family #2! See Batman take a header into a swamp! See Robin ride in a sidecar!  See Shawn eat too much corn on the cob! Come on by and join the party as we review 4 great stories with Batgirl, Robin, Cluemaster, and Mystery Man! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?  Have a specific issue you love and want to talk to us about it? E-MAIL: batmanfamilyreunion@gmail.com Follow Batman Family Reunion on Twitter: @batmanfamilyreunion This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts 

Batman Knightcast

Batman Family Reunion #2

The first episode of the Batman Family Reunion is here!  Paul Kien and Shawn M. Myers are your guides through the first Batgirl/Robin team-up, the debut of Man-Bat, 2 other stories, and some surprises along the way.  So grab your copy of 1975's Batman Family #1 or download it to your iPad, and grab a seat at our picnic table and enjoy the potato salad and the company of the rest of your Bat-Kinfolk! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? E-MAIL: batmanfamilyreunion@gmail.com Follow Batman Family Reunion on Twitter: @batmanfamilyreunion This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts 

Batman Family Reunion - Episode 1

Coming 0n January 5th to the Fire and Water Podcast Network — The Batman Family Reunion! Get ready to join your hosts Shawn M. Myers and Paul Kien as they take you through one of their favorite Bronze Age comic series – The Batman Family! Starring Batgirl & Robin and other members of the Batman Family, the series reintroduced Batwoman, gave us the Joker’s Daughter and the Man-Bat/Jason Bard detective team, and put Alfred through the ringer again as the Outsider! Paul and Shawn invite you, their bat-kinfolk, to read along, and help them review all the stories, discuss the ads and special features, and take a look at what other comics were hitting the spinner rack at that time.  All while serving the best potato salad in Gotham! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? E-MAIL: batmanfamilyreunion@gmail.com Follow Batman Family Reunion on Twitter: @batmanfamilyreunion This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts  

Batman Family Reunion - Coming in January!

Continuing from yesterday's episode of FW Presents, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Shadow's print debut. On this episode of Batman Knightcast, the fellas showcase BATMAN #253 and #259, both of which guest star The Shadow. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support BATMAN KNIGHTCAST and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Danny Elfman. Additional music: “The Shadow Suite" by Jerry Goldsmith; "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" by Starship. Thanks for listening!

Batman Knightcast 37: BATMAN #253 and #259

On this episode of Batman Knightcast, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin wrap up the two continuing story arcs they've covered since the beginning of the year. First, Batman's dizzying confrontation with the Man-Bat reaches new heights of craziness and excitement in DETECTIVE COMICS #407. Then, the Riddler's deadly game reaches its fiery, diabolical conclusion in the third part of "Dark Knight, Dark City" from BATMAN #454. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support BATMAN KNIGHTCAST and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Danny Elfman. Additional music: “Heaven is a Place on Earth” by Belinda Carlisle. Thanks for listening!

Batman Knightcast 36: DETECTIVE COMICS #407 and BATMAN #454

A new episode of Batman Knightcast: NOW WITH WINGS! Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin continue to chronicle two different trilogies starring the Caped Crusader and some of his deadliest rogues. First, in DETECTIVE COMICS #402, Batman encounters Doctor Langstrom again, whose monstrous transformation into the Man-Bat will bring him right into Batman's home. In BATMAN #453, The Riddler doubles down on the evil, endangering more babies and now dogs, too. What's his goal? Why is he so much crazier this time? And what does it have to do the Ceremony of the Bat? So many questions--that won't be answered until next episode. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support BATMAN KNIGHTCAST and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Danny Elfman. Additional music: “Atlantic City" by The Band. Thanks for listening!

Batman Knightcast 35: DETECTIVE COMICS #402 and BATMAN #453

Riddle me this! When is the Batman more Man than Bat? On the first Batman Knightcast episode of 2021, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin take on the opening chapters of two different fan-favorite trilogies. First, the Dark Knight's first encounter with the Man-Bat in DETECTIVE COMICS #400. Then, the Riddler challenges Batman like never before in "Dark Knight, Dark City" from BATMAN #452. All that, plus listener feedback from last episode. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support BATMAN KNIGHTCAST and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Danny Elfman. Additional music: "Midnight Confessions" by The Grass Roots; "Cities in Dust" by Siouxsie and the Banshees. Thanks for listening!

Batman Knightcast 34: DETECTIVE COMICS #400 and BATMAN #452

Batman Knightcast kicks off the holiday season with two seasonal adventures of the Caped Crusader. Warm up you singing voice as Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin follow Batman's unusual night of Christmas caroling with the cops in "The Silent Night of the Batman" originally from BATMAN #219. Then, when the year is at its darkest, the holiday spirit shines brightest; this it is, with Batman and Robin, and why the light and joy of the Boy Wonder is ever-important to the Dark Knight's endless war on evil. Check out "And in the Depths" from CHRISTMAS WITH THE SUPER-HEROES #2. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support BATMAN KNIGHTCAST and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Danny Elfman. Additional music: x Thanks for listening!

Batman Knightcast 33: Christmas with the Batman

80 years ago, DC Comics created a throwaway villain called The Joker, who has hardly been heard of or talked about until this episode of Batman Knightcast. Now Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin plum the depths of comic book obscurity to find two tales featuring the so-called Clown Prince of Crime. First up is DETECTIVE COMICS #617, the single issue that launched Ryan's comic collecting habit three decades ago. Then, BATMAN #321, which celebrates the Joker's birthday in deadly fashion. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support BATMAN KNIGHTCAST and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Danny Elfman. Additional music: “It's My Party" by Lesley Gore; "200 Balloons" by Prince. Thanks for listening!

Batman Knightcast 32: DETECTIVE COMICS #617 and BATMAN #321

Put on a happy face! On this Batman Knightcast, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin bring the epic Englehart and Rogers Batman saga to its dramatic conclusion with DETECTIVE COMICS #475 and #476. These issues tell the infamous "Laughing Fish" story that pits the Dark Knight Detective against the Clown Prince of Crime in one of his all-time nuttiest capers. Plus, Bruce's relationship with Silver St. Cloud and Batman's trouble with Boss Thorne reach their...er, sorta dramatic resolution. Also, hear the fellas discuss the latest movie news and trailers to come out of the DC FAN-DOME media event, as well as listener feedback from last episode. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support BATMAN KNIGHTCAST and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Danny Elfman. Additional music: “Smiling Faces Sometimes" by The Undisputed Truth. Thanks for listening!

Batman Knightcast 31: Detective Comics #475 and #476

On this episode of Batman Knightcast, Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly continue their examination of the fan favorite run of Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers, and Terry Austin on DETECTIVE COMICS #473 and #474. First, Batman and Robin pursue the Penguin. Then, the Caped Crusader finds himself in the crosshairs of the redesigned Deadshot, while Bruce Wayne finds his secret double life in the crosshairs of his lover, Silver St. Cloud. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support BATMAN KNIGHTCAST and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Danny Elfman. Additional music: “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" by Cher. Thanks for listening!

Batman Knightcast 30: DETECTIVE COMICS #473 and #474

On this special Sunday edition of Batman Knightcast, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin pay tribute to legendary Batman writer and editor Dennis O'Neil, reflecting on how his tenure(s) on the Dark Knight Detective shaped the character's legacy and their own fandom. Then, the boys deliver a dramatic (eh?) reading of the prose story "Death Strikes at Midnight and Three" by O'Neil with illustrations by Marshall Rogers, originally published in DC SPECIAL SERIES #15. Then, Chris and Ryan discuss the rumor of Michael Keaton's return to the role of Batman on film, the passing of BATMAN FOREVER and BATMAN & ROBIN director Joel Schumacher, and respond to last episode's listener feedback. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This episode brought to you by InStockTrades. This week’s selections: BATMAN: TALES OF THE DEMON TALES OF THE BATMAN: STEVE ENGLEHART This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support BATMAN KNIGHTCAST and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Danny Elfman. Additional music: “Clock Strikes Ten" by Cheap Trick Thanks for listening!

Batman Knightcast 29: Death Strikes at Midnight and Three

On this episode of Batman Knightcast, Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly journey back to the beginning of an historic era for the Caped Crusader. Come along as they review the first two Batman stories by the legendary creative team of Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams, originally published in DETECTIVE COMICS #395 and #397. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support BATMAN KNIGHTCAST and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Danny Elfman. Additional music: “I Like It Like That" by Pete Rodriguez. Thanks for listening!

Batman Knightcast 28: DETECTIVE COMICS #395 and #397

It's Part 1 of THE OVERLOOKED DARK KNIGHTCAST crossover/team-up/event thing! On this special episode, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin welcome their fellow Batman fans and podcast hosts Michael Bailey and Andrew Leyland from The Overlooked Dark Knight Podcast. Join them as they discuss the all-time classic story from BATMAN #234 featuring the return of Two-Face by the legendary creative team of Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams. This crossover/team-up/event thing will continue on an upcoming episode of The Overlooked Dark Knight! Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support BATMAN KNIGHTCAST and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Danny Elfman. Additional music: “Come Together” by The Beatles. Thanks for listening!

Batman Knightcast 27: BATMAN #234

The New Look Batman Knightcast continues as Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review DETECTIVE COMICS #471 and #472. In the aftermath of his battle with Doctor Phosphorous (DoPho from now on), the Dark Knight Detective seeks medical treatment at an exclusive facility...and walks right into the trap of an evil mad scientist thought to be dead for years! The Steve Englehart era kicks into high gear when penciller Marshall Rogers and inker Terry Austin jump on board. Are you ready to join them? Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support BATMAN KNIGHTCAST and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Danny Elfman. Additional music: “Undercover Angel" by Alan O'Day. Thanks for listening!

Batman Knightcast 26: DETECTIVE COMICS #471 and #472

Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin chronicle the Caped Crusader's adventures in Batman and Detective Comics in the post-Crisis era.

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