An Animated Discussion - DCAU
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 10 ratingsA podcast dedicated to the DC Animated Universe including Batman the Animated Series, Superman TAS, Justice League, JLU, Batman Beyond, Static Shock, and more
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99. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Solar Power
September 15, 2021 15:30 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! That’s the night that the lights went out in Metropolis. That’s the day that they reddened an innocent sun. In this episode, we have an old weakness...Read more
98. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Legends of the Dark Knight
September 02, 2021 12:57 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! It’s a look at Batman through the ages! From the Smilin’ 60s through the Grim ‘n Gritty 80s and on to the Neon Soaked 90s. Caleb and Joshua discuss...Read more
97. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Double Dose
August 12, 2021 13:53 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! No clever quips this time, friends, but there is a trigger warning for rape and sexual violence. There’s some fun stuff in this episode, but it’s heavily...Read more
96. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Old Wounds
July 28, 2021 13:31 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! At last! They’ve put it off as long as they can, but Caleb and Joshua have to reopen some Old Wounds in order to finally debate Batman’s character as...Read more
95. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Action Figures
June 30, 2021 14:49 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Amnesia! An erupting volcano! Endangered children! The return of Metallo! It’s action adventure trope after trope in this return of the indestructible engine of revenge on two...Read more
94. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Animal Act
June 09, 2021 16:36 - 28 minutes - 40.1 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! What is the fascination with animal stories? And mediocre ones at that? Joshua and Caleb take a trip to the circus for mind control, father-son drama, wholesome new brother...Read more
93. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Mxyzpixilated
May 26, 2021 14:03 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! It’s a visit from the Fifth Dimension and Metropolis will never be the same! Caleb and Joshua discuss the many faces of Mr. Mxyzptlk, how Mxy unleashed...Read more
92. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Critters
May 05, 2021 22:53 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Critters sure is…something. Joshua and Caleb aren’t sure what to say about this frankly bizarre episode of The New Batman Adventures. Is it urban v. rural? Folk wisdom v....Read more
91. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Target
April 21, 2021 13:08 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua agree! STAS finally hit on all cylinders! It’s a Noir-flavored tale of investigative journalism and the enemies it makes as Lois Lane becomes a...Read more
90. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: The Cult of the Cat
March 31, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! The Cult of the Cat is a purrrrrfect opportunity to discuss our collective fascination with cults, the aesthetics of Wolverine’s claws, and how Batman might not be that into...Read more
89. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Identity Crisis
March 17, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! This episode, Caleb and Joshua stitch an episode together about the Frankenstein’s Monster of the DCAU, Bizarro! There are questions of ethics, identity, and literature in this...Read more
88. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: The Ultimate Thrill
February 10, 2021 14:32 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! It’s a big, dumb episode in the best possible way! Roxy Rocket dives into this episode and crashes into Caleb’s and Joshua’s hearts. She’s a fantastic villain with a...Read more
87. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Livewire
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! This episode, Caleb and Joshua take a look at the flawlessly designed Livewire in a, well, let’s say somewhat flawed introduction. It’s such a fun episode we’d...Read more
86. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Love is a Croc
January 06, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Caleb and Joshua continue a rough series of New Batman Adventures episodes with Love is a Croc, an episode that somehow manages to take everything already wrong with Torch...Read more
85. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Speed Demons
December 16, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 48.4 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! It’s a race between Caleb and Joshua to decide who enjoyed this episode more. Joshua talks about different Flashes and which one might be behind the cowl...Read more
84. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Torch Song
December 02, 2020 13:44 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Caleb and Joshua discuss Torch Song, another episode about toxic masculinity and just as toxic fandom. This episode wants to be so hot, but it so is not. Pulp...Read more
83. An Animated Discussion – STAS: The Prometheon
November 11, 2020 16:31 - 28 minutes - 39 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua look at another Kirby influence, although one that’s a bit more oblique than usual. They also discuss kaiju, disaster stories, and the show’s unexpected...Read more
82. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Over the Edge
October 28, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56.5 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! It’s time for Joshua and Caleb to talk about the most BTAS episode of The New Batman Adventures. In this pod, they’ll discuss masterful storytelling, excellent characterization, and a...Read more
81 An Animated Discussion – STAS: Blasts From the Past Pt. 1&2
October 08, 2020 15:27 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua are more interested in questions of grammar, the glow up of the Fortress of Solitude, and what could have been instead of what is...Read more
80. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: The Demon Within
September 23, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Things get a little mystical and a little diabolical as Caleb and Joshua discuss The Demon Within. It’s a fantastic episode, a great take on Arthurian legend, and an...Read more
79. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Two’s A Crowd
September 02, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 33.4 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! It’s the return of the Parasite! And almost none of the previous appearance’s promises are delivered upon! Joshua and Caleb take a look at this enjoyable but...Read more
78. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Mean Seasons
August 19, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Another season, another reason for taking lame third tier villains, giving them a gender swap and a decent motivation, and turning them into something truly spectacular. Joshua and Caleb...Read more
77. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Tools of the Trade
August 05, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua are teased with fantastic Fourth World stuff and then dive deep into the problem of copaganda and superheroes. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple Podcasts...Read more
76. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Growing Pains
July 22, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Does TNBA mischaracterize Batman as a jerk with no compassion and a mediocre father at best? Or does the DCAU take Batman on a purposeful emotional arc? And why...Read more
75. An Animated Discussion – STAS: The Main Man parts 1 & 2
July 08, 2020 13:29 - 43 minutes - 60 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua discuss what makes Lobo great satire of the 80s while so typifying, much to our great dismay, the 90s. They also discuss a good...Read more
74. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Joker’s Millions
June 24, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! It’s another workmanlike Joker episode (and we mean that in a good way!). But it’s maybe a little unfortunate that one of the B plots is at least as...Read more
73. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Stolen Memories
June 10, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! It’s the triumphant return of Krypton’s Last Mechanical Son, Brainiac! He’s here with two different Faustian deals, one for Lex and one for Superman. Who will sign...Read more
72. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Double Talk
May 27, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! It’s psychological horror as you like it with the departure, then return, and then departure again of the villain known as Scarface (and his Ventriloquist too, natch). And along...Read more
71. STAS: The Way of All Flesh
May 13, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua dive into some big philosophical questions thanks to the evolution of John Corben into METALLO. What would you trade to never age, never feel...Read more
70. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: You Scratch My Back
April 29, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.8 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! With the first season of HARLEY QUINN behind us, it’s time to return to Gotham City and, with that, the return of Catwoman! Caleb and Joshua discuss the near...Read more
69. An Animated Discussion – Harley Quinn: S1E10-13
April 15, 2020 11:15 - 2 hours - 209 MBQuit clowning around! it’s time for An Animated Discussion! Superhero scholar Joshua Unruh is joined by critic Sara Century and screenwriter Avishai Weinberger to discuss the DC Universe original, HARLEY QUINN! Joshua, Sara, and Avishai are here with the jumbo sized, possibly overstuffed Big Finish! Does the HARLEY QUINN finale deliver on all its promises? What do...Read more
68. An Animated Discussion – Harley Quinn: S1E7-9
April 08, 2020 11:27 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBQuit clowning around! it’s time for An Animated Discussion! Superhero scholar Joshua Unruh is joined by critic Sara Century and screenwriter Avishai Weinberger to discuss the DC Universe original, HARLEY QUINN! Joshua, Sara, and Avishai come back together to look at the next set of three episodes for HARLEY QUINN. We’re entering the back half the season...Read more
67. An Animated Discussion – Harley Quinn: S1E4-6
April 01, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBQuit clowning around! it’s time for An Animated Discussion! Superhero scholar Joshua Unruh is joined by critic Sara Century and screenwriter Avishai Weinberger to discuss the DC Universe original, HARLEY QUINN! Joshua, Sara, and Avishai come back together to look at the next set of three episodes for HARLEY QUINN. They dive into the good, the problematic,...Read more
66. An Animated Discussion – Harley Quinn: S1E1-3
March 25, 2020 11:39 - 1 hour - 113 MBQuit clowning around! it’s time for An Animated Discussion! Superhero scholar Joshua Unruh is joined by critic Sara Century and screenwriter Avishai Weinberger to discuss the DC Universe original, HARLEY QUINN! DC Universe has been kind of a mixed bag when it comes to original offerings. But HARLEY QUINN is one show that utterly gobsmacked Joshua with...Read more
65. An Animated Discussion – STAS: My Girl
March 11, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! In their last discussion, Caleb and Joshua discussed a villain who sucks Superman’s powers. This time, they talk about an episode that just plain sucks. It’s sexism...Read more
64. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Never Fear
February 26, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Caleb and Joshua are afraid they have to break the news: Scarecrow looks amazing! Not only that, but the master of fear is here with a plot that gave...Read more
63. An Animated Discussion – STAS: Feeding Time
February 12, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua introduce a new villain to the DC Animated Universe with the Parasite. So, does he suck away Superman’s power or does he just suck?...Read more
62. An Animated Discussion – TNBA: Cold Comfort
January 29, 2020 17:19 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! It’s the return of Mister Freeze! We saw him content if not happy at the end of SUBZERO, but we all knew that couldn’t last. Caleb and Josh discuss...Read more
61. An Animated Discussion – STAS: A Little Piece of Home
January 15, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 44.1 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Joshua and Caleb mostly enjoy the introduction of Kryptonite, but it does have some…weaknesses. For Superman, A Little Piece of Home might kill him. Aren’t you glad...Read more
60. An Animated Discussion – DCAU – The New Batman Adventures: Sins of the Father
January 01, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Ring in the new year with Batman, Caleb, and Joshua! It’s a new status quo, a new Robin, and the return of an old familiar face in Sins of...Read more
59. An Animated Discussion – DCAU – Superman the Animated Series: Fun and Games
December 18, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Joshua and Caleb get out all their toys for the introduction of a definitely weird but unexpectedly creepy member of Superman’s rogues gallery, The Toyman! But when...Read more
58. An Animated Discussion – DCAU – The New Batman Adventures: Holiday Knights
December 04, 2019 12:00 - 50 minutes - 70 MBIt is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Joshua and Caleb spread that Yuletide cheer all over Gotham in their first foray into the New Batman Adventures, Holiday Knights! Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple Podcasts Alternate Media...Read more
57. An Animated Discussion – DCAU – Superman the Animated Series: World’s Finest (1-3)
November 20, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Joshua and Caleb combine forces to discuss the three part crossover between the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight Detective in World’s Finest! Pulp Diction Productions...Read more
56. An Animated Discussion – DCAU – Superman the Animated Series: Last Son of Krypton (1-3)
November 06, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBYes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Joshua and Caleb take flight with the three part origin of Superman: The Animated Series! Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple Podcasts Alternate Media RecommendationsTake ShelterMelancholiaAll Star SupermanSuperman:...Read more
An Animated Discussion – DCAU – Batman the Animated Series: SubZero
June 25, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBJoin superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they slam straight into the second senses-shattering season of Batman: The Animated Series! Caleb and Joshua sit down to discuss the real series finale of BTAS, the Mister Freeze showcase SubZero. But if it’s the real finale, then why did it come out after Mister Freeze had...Read more
An Animated Discussion – DCAU – Batman the Animated Series: Batgirl Returns
June 18, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBJoin superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they slam straight into the second senses-shattering season of Batman: The Animated Series! In this week’s episode, Joshua and Caleb are joined again by friend of the show Alexandra Bohannon! And, frankly, it’s a weird one. As an episode, it’s fine. But as a series finale, it’s…less...Read more
An Animated Discussion – DCAU – Batman the Animated Series: Deep Freeze
June 11, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 51.5 MBJoin superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they slam straight into the second senses-shattering season of Batman: The Animated Series! In this week’s episode, Joshua and Caleb are joined again by friend of the show Alexandra Bohannon! It’s a Mister Freeze episode with a variety of very perplexing choices that don’t entirely mesh. Is...Read more
An Animated Discussion – DCAU – Batman the Animated Series: Harley’s Holiday
June 04, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBJoin superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they slam straight into the second senses-shattering season of Batman: The Animated Series! In this week’s episode, Joshua and Caleb are joined by friend of the show Alexandra Bohannon! What can we say, Alex loves to talk about Harley Quinn and Harley’s Holiday is a spectacular episode...Read more
An Animated Discussion – DCAU – Batman the Animated Series: A Brief History of the Bat
May 21, 2019 14:06 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBJoin superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they slam straight into the second senses-shattering season of Batman: The Animated Series! Caleb and Joshua couldn’t get together to finish off(!!!) Batman the Animated Series, so they thought you might like to hear one of Joshua’s other podcasts that recently did a series on Batman, Superhero...Read more
An Animated Discussion – DCAU – Batman the Animated Series: Second Chance
May 14, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 38.9 MBJoin superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they slam straight into the second senses-shattering season of Batman: The Animated Series! In this week’s episode, we use Two Face to look at how BTAS uses its own thin continuity in both the best and the worst ways. Harvey and Bruce v. Two Face and Batman...Read more