Legends of Gotham - A Gotham Podcast
133 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsJoin Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they discuss new episodes, news, and theories about the FOX series Gotham (set in the world of Batman).
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WHERE I'M FROM: Santa Claus from the North Pole
December 25, 2022 15:54 - 1 hour - 117 MBSanta Claus (via his good friend Kelly Rands from The Humor Mill Orlando) joins us to celebrate... Well, the North Pole of course, but mainly Christmas! Santa recalls his early days with Burgermeister Meisterburger, and talks honestly about why he's currently spending most of the year at The Villages in Central Florida. Santa Claus shares his pro tips to a fulfilling Yuletide season, tells us about balancing the demands of his job and his marriage to Mrs. Claus, and plays a new game...
Introducing Weird TV with Bill Meeks (and special guest Anne Marie DeSimone)
August 19, 2021 16:42 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBIn this preview episode, Anne Marie DeSimone joins Bill Meeks to discuss ABC's Cavemen sitcom, based on the character from the GEICO ads. Weird TV, a new podcast from Bill Meeks, shines a light into forgotten corners of television history to examine obscure media through a modern lens. Each week Bill Meeks reviews obscure television shows, made-for-tv movies, and primetime specials. He’ll watch just about anything, as long as it’s weird. SUBSCRIBE APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | AMAZON...
Bill Meeks Made A Book About Fan Podcasting
February 11, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBIt's a Universe Box reunion as Anne Marie DeSimone interviews Bill Meeks about his new book Fan Podcasting: The Complete Guide! We'll discuss the seven years we spent geeking out about our favorite shows, and how we used the Café POV to build a community around our podcasts. Listen for info on how to get a free copy of the book when it releases on February 18th. Show Notes Anne Marie DeSimone's Twitter The Universe Box Podcast Archives Do Anything Media Join Do Anything Media and G...
I Made This - Andy Behbakht and Rebecca Johnson Made A Superheroic Podcast Network (Hosted by Bill Meeks)
January 29, 2020 00:15 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBFind out how Andy Behbakht (The Flash Podcast) and Rebecca Johnson (Supergirl Radio) created the DCTV Podcast Network, hosted by Legend of Gotham's Bill Meeks from his I Made This podcast. Andy Behbakht and Rebecca Johnson are the founders of DCTV Podcasts, a podcast network devoted to tv adaptations of DC Comics characters with well over a dozen successful fan podcasts under their belt. Hear what it takes to run a podcast network, particularly within a niche like superhero shows. ...
Introducing I Made This From Do Anything Media
December 02, 2019 18:00 - 1 minute - 1010 KBBill Meeks talks to passionate people executing their “Big Ideas” in realistic ways. From entrepreneurs to artists and everything in between, I Made This tells the stories of dreamers just like you. SUBSCRIBE RSS Feed | Apple Podcasts | Spotify| Google Podcasts
The Fakist – Ella Unbranded (Plus News About This Feed)
June 04, 2019 01:55 - 34 minutes - 25.8 MBEnjoy this recent episode of our new podcast The Fakist, featuring Bill as the head anchor and Anne Marie as the episode's villain. Plus, news about this feed
#113 – The End
May 01, 2019 03:20 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB(S05E11-12) "THEY DID WHAT?" and "THE BEGINNING" - What story started five years ago? It’s about a city, a calling, a Dark Knight hero. What comprised most of our thrillin’? The heroes were nice, but we loved the villains. Did it end strong? As good as we’d hoped. Will we ever forget Riddler and Penguin tied up with rope? Some moments were weak, but most were quite awesome. We’ll never forget the Legends of Gotham.
The Fakist Top 10 Countdown
April 19, 2019 04:15 - 1 hour - 45 MBKasum Kasey is counting down the Top 10 Fakist stories from Season 1 as voted on by you, the Fakist Faithful. Refresh yourself, or get caught up, before Season 2 drops on May 5th!
#112 – The Bane Of This Episode
March 26, 2019 03:23 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB(S05E09-10) "THE TRIAL OF JIM GORDON" and "I AM BANE" Who is the man who shot good Ol’ Jim? Zsasz always had quite the problem with him. Why do people love Ivy so much? They can’t resist her poisonous touch. Is the GCPD secure? Not any Thursday. Will baby Batgirl survive till her birthday? Is Gotham a prison without any warden? It all depends of the verdict in “The Trial of Jim Gordon.” Who is the daughter of the Demon’s Head? She’s feeling vengeful ‘cause the Demon is dead. Is Hug...
#111 – Filler Croc
March 04, 2019 03:57 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB(S05E08) "NOTHING'S SHOCKING" - Who’s the man haunting Gotham’s dank sewers? This killer Croc is more than just rumors. How did Mr. Penn manage to survive? Lax coroners, and a dummy disguise. Is Jane Doe evil? Harvey’s to blame. Does her ivory mask hide more than her name? Will Scarface’s debut get Ed and Pengy talking? They bond over a bullet in this week’s “Nothing’s Shocking.”
#110 – Crazy Ex J Friend
February 25, 2019 03:58 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB(S05E07) Where has Alfred Pennyworth gone? He’s back in the mansion, a buttling pawn. Will Bruce survive another night at the cinema? Jeremiah gives his grief a much-needed enema. Is Barbara pregnant? Yes, but who’s asking? Who’s left in Gotham to suffer J’s gassing? He looks like the Joker, but should we remain skeptical? Who else could fall into a vat at “Ace Chemicals”?
#109 – Batgirl Begins
February 19, 2019 04:10 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB(S05E06) Can Jim break a sprint in polished dress shoes? He’s a cop on the run, with nothing to lose. Who would dare invade Penguin’s den of treasure? Magpie’s the no-goodnik. They’re birds of a feather. Should the cops trust the Riddler? What, are you high? Will Ed bomb his audition to be a good guy? Will Secretary Walker conquer Fish Moonie’s bitches? Eduardo needs more than Jim’s “13 Stitches.”
#108 – Things Are Getting Strange
February 04, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB(S05E05) “PENA DURA” – Is Jim’s army buddy a foe or a friend? At least he gives Jim a choice, in the end. Did Oswald chip away at Ed’s moral resolve? He’s not the real problem, but he’s surely involved. Is Hugo a monster? No, but he makes them. Can Bruce change a cat who […]
#107 – Roofin’ Riddlers
January 29, 2019 03:51 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB(S05E04) "RUIN" - Who set the bomb that blew up Haven? Ed’s looking grimy and he hasn’t shaven. Was Zsasz the professional we’re seeking news of? He’s guilty of much, just not what he’s accused of. Did Cat kill Jeremiah? Are you paying attention? Will Gotham’s clownish messiah reverse his ascension? Could Jim’s loneliness make Barbara a shoo-in? No matter how it shakes out, the whole city’s in “Ruin.”
#106 – Tears In Haven
January 21, 2019 04:45 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB(S05E03) "PENGUIN, OUR HERO" - Why is Pengy forever alone? He demanded obedience while inside his home. Has the GCPD created a Haven? It was a safe place until the windows all caved in. Is Selina a victim? Not any longer. If Mutants are strong, is Catwoman stronger? With the survivor count hovering near zero, who will proclaim that he’s “Penguin, Our Hero”?
#105 – 27 Children
January 14, 2019 03:51 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB(S05E02) "TRESPASSERS" - Who haunts the park talking to plants? Ivy flusters Bruce as she makes an advance. Can Jim and Harv save kids from Soothsayers? It seems so at first, but there are deeper layers. Will Mother help you? She’ll help you die. Are teeth the secret to her Mother's Meat Pies? The government sucks, most of all their dispatchers, forcing our heroes to become the “Trespassers.”
#104 – Season of the Witch
January 07, 2019 04:29 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB(S05E01) "YEAR ZERO" - What’s happened to Gotham in the months since we vanished? Gothamites cower, defenceless and famished. Will No Man’s Land fall to the criminal element? A flash forward sets a chilling new precedent. But what of Selina? She’s lounging in bed. Will Bruce’s quest for the witch expose a new story thread? With no hope in sight, Gotham finds a hero. You gotta start the end somewhere. Let’s begin at “Year Zero.”
#103 – The Dark Podcast Returns
December 29, 2018 15:06 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBBill and Anne Marie have some very exciting news about the upcoming season of Gotham. Find out what we've been up to, and what we're doing next!
BONUS EPISODE – The Fakist: Fly High
September 12, 2018 00:41 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBFEATURING MANY OF OUR UNIVERSE BOX STORYTELLERS! The Fakist Presents Birdman Stan: Fly High, a hastily thrown together tribute to the man whose "Lazy Eye in the Sky" drifted toward heaven far too soon. Then, a Teen Wolf fancast welcomes an historic guest. All that, plus The Bieber Babies... All Grown Up!
Introducing THE FAKIST – from the minds behind Legends of Gotham
July 07, 2018 16:51 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MBA NEW podcast, featuring voices you'll recognize and sketches that will crack you up. Covering the fake news… For Real. Paul DaFoe, along with the best news team in the business, breaks fake news from the worlds of politics, sports, entertainment, and Neptune. If the news is #BREAKING, it's probably The Fakist who's breaking it.
Legends of Gotham TV Podcast #4
February 26, 2018 13:16 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIn the lead up to the return of Gotham Season 4 on March 1st we joined with our old friends at Gotham TV Podcast for theirGotham Season 4 Recap podcast. We discussed all of our favorite moments from the first half of Season 4.
#102 – A Fitting Finale
June 09, 2017 02:30 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBJoin Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they discuss Gotham's Season 3 finale (and close up shop)! (S03E21-22) - When is it okay for a man to be sick? When that man is Jim Gordon (with a Tetch virus kick). When is Bruce Wayne not like himself? When he’s keeping his emotions up on a shelf. Who is "Cyrus Gold"? Somebody knows. Will he be born on a Monday with fancy dress clothes? Will Penguin and Riddler ever make nice? Is Ed still alive in that block made of ice? Who is that kid c...
#101 – Jim in a Box
May 31, 2017 01:51 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB(S03E20) - Will Bruce end his madness after killing the Court? Getting revenge leaves him feeling short. Will Lee’s love for Jim lead to his death? He rethinks the breakup while gasping for breath. Does Penguin have soldiers? Not any more. Will Fish conscript him, or is she still sore? Is Union Station the new madness canteen? Citizens drink up the virus from a “Pretty Hate Machine."
#100 – #ButlerLife
May 24, 2017 02:10 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB(S03E19) Why does Barnes wear a painted-on mask? To separate his present from past. How many statues did the court make? Their maps can survive a Joker-sourced break. Will Penguin kill Riddler? We’ll find out next week. Can Ed stand up to an army of freaks? Is Lee damned now, or will Jim clean her blood? Whatever comes next, “All Will Be Judged.”
#99 – This Is Only A Tetch
May 19, 2017 02:10 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB(S03E18) (S03E18) - Are Jim’s machinations a little too blatant? Kathryn discovers he’s a dumb double agent. Can he stop the Tetch virus from infecting the city? The cleansing of Gotham is done by committee. Will Ivy heal Catgirl? She can, with her plant. Will Lee’s vengeful queries turn into a rant? When Bruce drops his rage will everything click? A new stage is set in this week’s “Light the Wick.”
#98 – Shut Up, Jim!
May 10, 2017 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWhat is the riddle Ed couldn’t solve? The group around which all of Gotham revolves. Will #PengyPlants assemble the freaks? They find fire and ice in their very first week! Will Jim fool the Court? Who even knows? What if all Alfred knows of Bruce Wayne is his clothes? If Babs ain’t on top will she settle for middle? The Owls are endangered in “The Primal Riddle.” PLUS: An exclusive voicemail from the ALL-NEW FIREFLY!
#97 – Pengyplants
May 03, 2017 02:36 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB(S03E16) Does Penguin have anybody that he can trust? His friendship with Gabe gets ground into dust. Can Bruce Wayne leave the alley behind him? He’s reliving his past until somebody finds him. Is Frank a rat? Depends on the moment. Will Jim join the Court to even the quotient? Will a mysterious weapon leave violent impressions? Gotham runs on “These Delicate and Dark Obsessions”.
#96 – Ed’s Head Said
April 26, 2017 02:10 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB(S03E15) - Who talks to a man with no living friend? The ghost of the Penguin is here to offend. Will Bruce and Selena finally find closure? A fight in the alley makes them lose composure. Is Uncle Frank lying? Pretty much always. Will Jim find his way out of his owlish maze? With the Chess King ended, will Ed find fearful fame? We finally learn “How the Riddler Got His Name”.
Announcing the Gotham Sweetheart Contest Winners!
February 15, 2017 01:28 - 8 minutes - 5.84 MBWe announce the three winners of our GOTHAM SWEETHEART CONTEST! Who will win the three Gotham action figures from Diamond Select Toys? Watch and find out!
UB Special: The Boxies
February 10, 2017 04:41 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBIt’s time for THE BOXIES! That’s right. It’s the first annual edition of our new awards show. Who will win? Who will lose? You’ll have to watch to find out. PLUS: We review the new DC Comics/NBC sitcom Powerless. All that and more inside the UNIVERSE BOX.
#95 – I’m Every Joker
February 02, 2017 04:04 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB(S03E14) - Who doesn't love a night at the circus? These carnival games are making me nervous. Is Gotham a city without it’s own hero? Thanks to Jerome the number ticks up from zero. Will Ed kill the Penguin? He certainly wants to. Is a friend still a friend after he shoots you? Will Jerome’s Arkham cell come with funny blond amenities? He teaches Bruce “The Gentle Art of Making Enemies”.
#94 – Face/Off
January 25, 2017 03:25 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB(S03E13) - Will the Jerome cult seduce a whole city? Dwight takes the stage but his face isn’t pretty. Will Penguin maintain his control over Gotham? With Ed killing gangsters his chance isn’t awesome. Does Jerome forgive Dwight? Dwight makes a good case. Would any excuse repair a cut face? Why staple your visage before you clean it? You’ll get infected once you “Smile Like You Mean It”.
#93 – Donald J. Penguin
January 18, 2017 03:50 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB(S03E12) - How often does love turn into hate? When Jim killed Lee’s husband he sealed his fate. Once someone dies do they leave completely? They might still visit at night quite discreetly. Is Jerome the messiah? He’d laugh if you asked him. Will Gotham fall to the cultists who’ve backed him? Will Maria bring trouble to her stately hosts? The past comes alive thanks to Gotham’s “Ghosts”.
Universe Box 2016 Christmas Special
December 23, 2016 12:58 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBJoin Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they celebrate the holiday season with Christmas story readings, then they (and their listeners) open Secret Santa gifts, and then we'll wind it up with our 2014 video Take Me Home for Christmas!
#92 – The Distrustful Doctor Mario
November 30, 2016 04:50 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB(S03E11) - Why doesn’t Mario trust his new bride? A virus exposes his jealous side. How will he make Gotham’s hero a villain? He’s drawing blanks for Lee to fill in. Is Oswald to blame? His love is the key. Did Ed’s blind devotion cause him not to see? Will an owl statue lead Bruce to prosper? Jim should “Beware the Green-Eyed Monster.”
#91 – Lend Him A Hand
November 23, 2016 04:56 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB(S03E10) - What can save Butch and his Tabby? A hand from the gal and a Babs who is stabby. Does The Whisper Gang hold the truth of the key? With the Court on the offing Bruce sure agrees. Is Mario troubled? His daddy don’t care. Will a final goodbye cause a brand new affair? Will the coming war wreck Penguin’s aplomb? The clock is still ticking on this week’s “Time Bomb.”
#90 – Ivy’s Poison
November 16, 2016 04:49 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB(S03E09) - Why do some friends grow up too fast? It’s not surprising when the actor’s recast. When the boss is corrupt, to whom does he answer? Jim Gordon’s gunning for his commander. Who killed Isabella? Ed thinks he knows. Will Oswald kill Butch before he’s exposed? Will Barnes be found wanting when faced with a scrutineer? Justice is served to “The Executioner”.
#89 – It’s Clobberin’ Time!
November 08, 2016 16:51 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB(S03E08) - How does a good cop finally turn bad? When crooks work the system Barnes gets real mad. How will Jim handle his return to the force? By hunting down monsters with Harvey, of course. Isabella is freaky? Ed has no clue. Why go for Oswald when Kringle will do? Why does nobody notice Barnes’ pale blush? He’d better hope for a facial “Blood Rush”.
#88 – Deconstructing Jim Gordon
November 02, 2016 03:44 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB(S03E07) - Who could love a madman like Ed? Someone who looks like the gal he made dead. Will Bruce burn Selina’s soufflé? His butler might try to scare her away. Who has Barbara become? Jim’s conscience bellhop. Who can save him from her psycho hell drop? Will Jim deal with his baggage or get stuck with Miss Kean? Let’s all take a whiff of tonight’s “Red Queen.”
#87 – The Madder Hatter
October 26, 2016 03:27 - 50 minutes - 35 MB(S03E06) - How will a hero be forced to choose? The Hatter baits Jim with two lovers to lose. Who deserves Penguin’s undying love? He mounts a confession when given a shove. Will Ed accept love? Not from the mayor. Who gave the new Kringle her shiny new hair? When Valerie is shot will she keep her Jim habit? Jim’s down the hole in “Follow the White Rabbit”.
#86 – The Pocket Square Solution
October 20, 2016 02:53 - 1 hour - 43 MB(S03E05) - Who betrays who at high society functions? Parties with booze expose mayoral malfunctions. Is Bruce finally ready to claim what he’s chasing? He can’t quite say with lips interlacing. Did Harvey miss Ed? I’d assume not. Will Barnes keep his secret to service the plot? If Butch is so loyal why mow down his crew? Turns out he won’t do “Anything For You.”
Universe Box Sampler Platter
October 18, 2016 03:44 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBJoin Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they bring you the latest in pop culture entertainment news. From books to Broadway to TV and video games, they'll tell you what's inside the Universe Box. This episode features a sampler platter of our best stories from the first month.
#85 – Alice’s Blood Drive
October 12, 2016 03:55 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB(S03E04) - Who is the monster that got in Jim’s mind? The man whose advances his sister declined. Is Yanni Bruce the destined Dark Knight? He’s immune to pain and willing to fight. Will Penguin win? With financials incentive. Will Ed prove he’s worthy by being attentive? Is Alice’s fall really that surprising? A fall through the window brings a “New Day Rising.”
#84 – The Homicidal Haberdasher
October 05, 2016 03:36 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB(S03E03) - Why is the hypnotist up on the stage? He’s doing a trick to garner his wage. What happens when Jim and Lee reunite? They make small talk, while Lee brings the bite. Will Bruce help his double? He’ll do his best. Will 5 learn enough Bruce to pass Cat’s Bruce test? Is Jervis Alice’s brother, or is that a disguise? All will be clear when you “Look Into My Eyes.”
#83 – Let’s Make A Deal
September 28, 2016 03:35 - 55 minutes - 38 MB(S03E02) - Where does a girl become a lady? Out from the drink on a shore that is shady. Is The Penguin the hope Gotham needs? His reputation is built on his foul deeds. Who runs the Court? Bruce seems to know her. Will his reluctant vow even slow her? Can Hugo save Fish Mooney, Bitch? Gothamites are eager to “Burn the Witch”.
#82 – Party in the Cwub
September 21, 2016 03:48 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB(S03E01) - What does Jim do when Leslie is taken? He hunts the monsters Hugo awakened. How will the board take the Wayne ultimatum? It’s not like they didn’t already hate ‘em. Can Oswald find Fish? He offers cash. Did Tabby turn Butch’s heart into mash? Will Mooney’s power destroy her every cell? All Gotham knows it’s “Better to Reign in Hell”.
#81 – Live From Tampa Bay Comicon
August 17, 2016 01:08 - 58 minutes - 40 MBJoin Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone (with guest Bobby Hawke) LIVE from Tampa Bay Comicon to discuss the 2nd season of Gotham and speculate on what’s coming up in Season 3! BONUS: Gotham Trivia from @GothamAddicts!
#80 – Suicide Squad
August 10, 2016 03:08 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBJoin Bill Meeks, Anne Marie DeSimone, and guest Bobby Hawke for an analysis of the latest movie from DC Comics, Suicide Squad. What do you do with your back to The Wall? You do what she says or she’ll make you fall. When villains are heroes for whom do you cheer? How ‘bout the Aussie sneaking a beer? Will Harley escape? The Joker gives aid. Will she forgo Puddin’ for these friends she’s made? Deadshot’s the hero. Isn’t that odd? We’re off our meds with the “Suicide Squad.”
#79 – The Killing Joke
August 04, 2016 02:40 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBJoin Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they review the animated adaptation of the seminal Alan Moore comic book "The Killing Joke". Starring Batman, Joker, Batgirl, and a naked Jim Gordon. What happens after one bad day? Joker’s convinced that your mind goes away. Can Batman solve his bad clown conundrum? He’d turn into someone he shouldn’t become. Will Gordon crumple? He lives by the book. Will he maintain his lawful outlook? Will the Batman engage in a thrilling choke? Laughte...
#78 – Court of the Spoiler Party
July 27, 2016 02:38 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBJoin Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone for all of the latest news and speculation on Gotham Season 3 that you can shake a stick at! Court of Owls, Mad Hatters, falling heroes, and awakened monsters! PLUS: Come see us at Tampa Bay Comicon!