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Legends of Gotham - A Gotham Podcast

133 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratings

Join 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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#77 – Podcast Roundtable #4

July 17, 2016 03:26 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Join Bill Meeks, Anne Marie DeSimone, and their guests John and Derek from Gotham TV Podcast to discuss the insanity that was Gotham Season 2. Maniax! Hugo Strange! Azrael! Penguin eats his step family! We're diving deep on the second season of the best comic book show on television.

Infinite Tina – “The Empty Place (Where Love Should Be)”

June 29, 2016 03:57 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

A table read of the Bill Meeks Pilot Infinite Tina. Includes a post-read discussion with members of the cast. | After a bad breakup, a girl abandons her dream job to go jaunting around the multiverse aided by her smartphone VICCI. Her "transitions" send her through countless alternate versions of her life as she attempts to discover who she should become.

#76 – Top 10 Gotham Moments

June 13, 2016 23:37 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

We break down our top 10 moments of Gotham Season 2 and raise money for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation!

DC TV Podcasts Spinal Cord Fundraiser Announcement

June 03, 2016 00:57 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MB

It's summer, which means Gotham isn't coming back until spring. Don't worry! We've decided to give you a new episode AND do something good for the world at the same time! Watch to find out how you can help the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation along with our DC TV Podcasts brothers and sisters.

#75 – Fish Sticks Around

May 25, 2016 03:47 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

(S02E22) - What force could save Indian Hill? Peabody’s request inspires a spill. How will the Penguin take Fish’s return? His consciousness may abruptly adjourn. Does Jim feel guilty? He’s in that range. Will he be cured by a mad Hugo Strange? Is a bus full of monsters Gotham’s oddest occurrence? The Owls won’t be please with this week’s “Transference.” PLUS: A call-in from loyal Gothamite HolyBatPastor!

#74 – Hoo’s That Lady?

May 18, 2016 02:08 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

(S02E21) - Which cabal bankrolls science most foul? You’ll get your answer by asking the Owls. Can Catgirl save her long lost friend Brigid? The heat from her gun makes mortals fidget. Will Bruce save her? With help from his friends. Will Strange’s mad science come to a good end? Who couldn’t cuddle Fish? Ain’t she adorable? In Arkham she’s one of “A Legion of Horribles”.

#73 – Deus Ex Cobblepot

May 11, 2016 01:58 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

(S02E20) - When will the Death Knight remember his sister? He might recall if he truly kissed her. Will Hugo Strange evade the police? He’s hoping his shredder will make warrants cease. Is Penguin jealous? He’d like a cape. Is Galavan goo quite easy to scrape? How many “Hail Marys” for killing a priest? Azrael goes to pieces once Penguin’s “Unleashed.”

#72 – Personas Much Grata

May 04, 2016 01:59 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

(S02E19) - How does the mayor turn Angel of Death? Sick Hugo Strange gives him his breath. Who is Gotham’s new masked fiend? His mission is clear. His mind has been cleaned. Does Ed like puzzles? Our boy is in luck. Will he break out from the jail where he’s stuck? If Strange is Daddy is Theo his child? A mask and a cape make him “Azrael.”

#71 – Jim Gordon and The Philosopher’s Phone

April 20, 2016 02:04 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

(S02E18) Is Stabby Babs rehabilitated? Jim’s lack of forgiveness leaves her frustrated. Does Karen have a small lizard hand? Her knowledge could hurt Hugo’s strange plan. Who killed the Waynes? The Lady’s involved. Without Barbara’s help will it be left unsolved? Will Theo Galavan don a divine hood? He’s back thanks to the doctor from “Pinewood.” EXCLUSIVE: Director/Executive Producer calls in to tell us the hardest scene to shoot and how he scrambles his eggs.

#70 – Titus Van Dahlicus

April 13, 2016 02:05 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

(S02E17) Which succulent roast is most overcooked? The source of the meat has been overlooked. Can Jimmy Gordon reclaim his good name? He’s solving a riddle and playing Ed’s game. Does Bruce like burgers? When he has cash. Will Cat allow him to cast off their stash? Who is the spinner of these heinous falsehoods? To find out Jim travels “Into the Woods.”

#69 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

April 03, 2016 03:23 - 2 hours - 86.4 MB

Why does Batsy hate Supes so much? He thinks he’s a god who’s losing his touch. Is Lex Luthor a madman savant? He tricks our heroes with family-based taunts. Who’ll win on fight night? Could go either way. Can they set beef aside to go save the day? Will the other heroes adapt Lex Luthor’s brand? Justice will dawn in “Batman v Superman”.

#68 – Asexual Penguin

March 30, 2016 02:08 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

(S02E16) - Will Penguin be named the Van Dahl heir? Gotta admit they have the same hair. Can Jim survive his time in Blackgate? The Warden is hoping to see him smacked straight. Is Bullock lonesome? He need his Jim. Will his plot for escape turn things quite grim?Sasha’s Plan B. Will Oswald commission her? Who can choose life when living as “Prisoners”. PLUS: Our spoiler-free review of Batman v Superman!

#67 – Pinkeye

March 23, 2016 02:11 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

(S02E15) Can punctuation function as art? It can when it’s placement is subtly smart. Who ratted out Jim to I.A. and Barnes? The answer presented is Ed’s greatest yarn. Is Oswald sane? As far as we know. Will Daddy accept him back at the chateau? Will Jim accept prison and reject his spawn? Time for a time jump in this week’s “Mad Grey Dawn.”

#66 – Jeri and The Mutants

March 16, 2016 02:28 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

(S02E14) How will Bruce find his Matches Malone? With actions Gordon would never condone. Does Gotham have hot new punk acts? Jeri is laughing while withholding facts. Penguin is cured? Perhaps if you squint.Does a murder wrap deserve such a short stint? Will vengeance award Bruce a new mental cleanness? Everybody is crazy on “This Ball of Mud and Meanness”.

#65 – Poor Pengy Pants

March 09, 2016 02:55 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

(S02E13) Who can make Oswald obey like a child? It’s Hugo Strange and the torture he’s styled. Will Victor Fries rescue his wife? He’ll freeze his way through to save her dear life. Is Jim a liar? Lee sure thinks so. Is it intuition? What does she know? Will a good man stumble with no heart to hold? Freeze is reborn in “A Dead Man Feels No Cold”.

#64 – Do You Wanna Build a Freeze Gun?

March 02, 2016 02:59 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

(S02E12) Who turns men into frozen popsicles? His freeze ray kills quick but I hear that it tickles. Is it indecent to kill for your wife? Not if you’re trying to preserve her life. Is Penguin king? He’s one of many. Are his sunken eyes now an object of envy? Will Strange things continue in this huge twister tease? Now even Harvey can pronounce “Mr. Freeze”.

#63 – Wrath of the Spoiler Party (with John Stephens)

February 20, 2016 02:58 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone for all of the latest news and speculation (with special guest Gotham EP John Stephens!) as they get ready for the return of FOX's hot series Gotham!

#62 – “Dawn of the Justice League” Special

January 21, 2016 04:31 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone (and guest Rebecca Johnson from Supergirl Radio) as they talk about the January 19, 2016 tv special, "The Dawn of the Justice League." The discussion will cover Batman V Superman, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, and the entire DCEU.

#61 – (S01E12) “What the Little Bird Told Him” Commentary

January 19, 2016 03:54 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

(S01E12) – Bill and Anne Marie sit down to watch the Gotham episode “What the Little Bird Told Him”. We get friendly with the power grid, rehire Jim Gordon, and visit our disinterested parents. We also point out things that make sense now while lamenting the things that have changed. It’s just like sitting down and watching the episode with us!

#60 – (S01E11) “Rogues Gallery” Commentary

January 09, 2016 04:16 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

(S01E11) – Bill and Anne Marie sit down to watch the Gotham episode “Rogues Gallery”. We perform a mad musical, meet the mother of our child, and here a Joker laugh in the background. We also point out things that make sense now while lamenting the things that have changed. It’s just like sitting down and watching the episode with us!

A Very Gus Gus Christmas (Universe Box 2015 Gift Exchange)

December 24, 2015 02:07 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as we open our gifts from the Secret Santa Gift Exchange (including some very special Gothamites), share what others got, and open a few other things that have arrived! It's a very Gus Gus Christmas!

#59 – Podcaster Roundtable #3

December 10, 2015 04:36 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Join Bill Meeks, Anne Marie, DeSimone, and the cast of After Gotham to discuss all the #Maniax of Gotham Season 2 thus far! Theo Galavan! Kringle shingles! Jim knocking people out and up! Nothing is off limits in this podcaster throwdown after the shocking events of the mid-season finale.

#58 – Rise of the Umbrellas

December 02, 2015 03:16 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

(S02E11) - What does the Order want with Bruce Wayne? A blood ritual to kickstart their reign. Where will Jim Gordon hide out from the Feds? An apartment on Grundy rented by Ed. Has Batgirl begun? Check Leslie’s belly. Will a Wayne murder show up on the telly? Will Theo fall before completing his climb? What happens when justice is "Worse Than a Crime"?

#57 – The Silver Age

November 25, 2015 03:02 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

(S02E10) How did they set Theo Galavan free? The Penguin’s at fault, the mayor doth decree. Why do the monks live in the sewer? It’s a fitting home for all evildoers. Is Silver smitten? Once she hears Bruce. Will the bat’s kitten expose Silver’s sick truth? Is Theo the mask that turns justice numb? The man who was hiding has “The Son of Gotham”.

#56 – Wine, Women, and Song

November 18, 2015 03:22 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

(S02E09) Why is The Lady after our hero? She’ll kill her mom if you’ve got the dinero. How does the Riddler treat a house guest? He sticks him with needles to ensure proper rest. Is Jim in danger? Yep. That’s a bingo. Will he get eaten by the chain-swinging Flamingo? Where darkness lies, will Gordon soon follow? A gun to the mouth is “A Bitter Pill to Swallow”.

#55 – What the Fun

November 11, 2015 03:58 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

(S02E08) What new role can frighten Officer Gordon? When he’s not just the ex. He’s also the warden. Will Theo bamboozle the heir of the Waynes? He has little to lose and a fortune to gain. Is murder boring? Better ask Ed. Can shovel kill hunter via smack to the head? Will Stabby Babs marry despite perceived slights? Jim’s all out of love in “Tonight’s the Night”.

#54 – March of the Penguins

November 04, 2015 03:38 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

(S02E07) Who will support Gotham’s new mayor? He's got the whole city trapped in his snare. Can Oswald save his mom from the slab? He's quite unsure, but he's taking a stab. Does Ed know he cracked? He’s of two minds. Does invading vending machines levy a fine? Will Jim expose Theo as mayoral imposter? The limping army strikes in “Mommy's Little Monster”.

#53 – The Cat in the Hat Strikes Back

October 28, 2015 02:25 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

(S02E06) How is a Firefly just like a Cat? When they start to fall they never quite splat. Who can avenge a dead fascist youth? Gordon’s the guy, with methods uncouth. Who krumples Kringle? No need to question. Will Eddie find a new riddling obsession? Is Butch compromised, or is he a fly hire? Theo will test the Penguin “By Fire”.

#52 – She Didn’t Start the Fire

October 21, 2015 02:16 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

(S02E05) Who is the man pulling Penguin's strings? He's a Dumas (among other things). Where does a riddling villain await? Past the fondue pot on a weird double date. Do fires fly? Once they are stoked. Will the newbie Strike Force soon find themselves smoked?Who hunts Bruce Wayne with manipulation? An old knife cuts quick in “Scarification”.

#51 – Cat Slap Fever

October 14, 2015 02:15 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

(S02E04) Who can clean up the GCPD? Captain Barnes has a plan, but does he have the key? Will Kringle love Ed despite his hearing voices? Perhaps, if he hides his deadly knife choices. Can Alfred fight? He likes hitting Catgirls. Does his slap pack a wallop to straighten out curls? Will Penguin stay king or find a mayor to endorse? Not if the cops send in their “Strike Force”.

#50 – The Killing Joke

October 07, 2015 02:18 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

(S02E03) Who doesn’t like a bearded magician? A wacky rich hero filled with ambition. How does Jerome feel about Daddy? He frames him for busting him out of the paddy. Is Alfred smitten? Yes, but she’s taken. Will Lee’s gourmet taste be what truly awakens? A clown on a slab, but on who’s behalf? Whoever it is will have “The Last Laugh”.

#49 – 10,000 #Maniax

September 30, 2015 02:18 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

(S02E01) Who’s the boss of the gang #Maniax? The kid with the smile, the jokes, and the cracks. How will his minions cause a great cleansing? Their actions this week will need plenty of mending. What is a kipper? Alfred sure knows. Who threatens to take his buttling clothes? Are we all cogs for a Joker to mock? The world is absurd in this week’s “Knock, Knock”.

#48 – How to Get Rid of a Bomb

September 23, 2015 01:10 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

(S02E01) When is a villain not at his best? When his attitude earns a knife in his chest. What is behind the door down the stairs? A keypad coded with the names of some heirs. Is Gordon too good? Not by a long shot. Will his self-doubt define his new plot? Is Theo’s team the most villainous crew? You can ask him, but you’re “Damned If You Do”.

#47 – Who is Theo Galavan?

September 15, 2015 15:54 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

(S02E01) Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone for a spoiler free (and spoilerful) breakdown Gotham Season 2, Episode 1 "Damned If You Do"!

#46 – Gotham E.P. John Stephens Talks Season 2

September 02, 2015 01:25 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Bill called GOTHAM executive producer John Stephens to find out what's in store for Penguin, Bruce, Jerome, and the rest in Gotham Season 2. Want to know how they're approaching Mr. Freeze? Wondering what happened to Renee Montoya? John has your answers in this very special episode.

#45 – (S01E10) “Lovecraft” Commentary

August 25, 2015 03:15 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

(S01E10) – Bill and Anne Marie (along with guest Rebecca Johnson of Supergirl Radio) sit down to watch the Gotham episode “Lovecraft”. We flirt with Fish Mooney, hunt Dick Lovecraft, and hang out with some kids in a redecorated GCPD. We also point out things that make sense now while lamenting the things that have changed. It’s just like sitting down and watching the episode with us

#44 – (S01E09) “Harvey Dent” Commentary

August 18, 2015 03:12 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

(S01E09) – Bill and Anne Marie sit down to watch the Gotham episode “Harvey Dent”. We trick a kid with a coin, light half our face, and teach a billionaire to box. We also point out things that make sense now while lamenting the things that have changed. It’s just like sitting down and watching the episode with us!

#43 – (S01E08) “The Mask” Commentary

August 11, 2015 01:10 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

(S01E08) – Bill and Anne Marie sit down to watch the Gotham episode “The Mask”. We fight with office supplies, regift a bloody brooch to our mom, and perform an unauthorized autopsy. We also point out things that make sense now while lamenting the things that have changed. It’s just like sitting down and watching the episode with us!

#42 – (S01E07) “Penguin’s Umbrella” Commentary

August 04, 2015 03:12 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

(S01E07) – Bill and Anne Marie sit down to watch the Gotham episode “Penguin's Umbrella”. We shut down the GCPD, introduce Montoya and Allen to a billionaire, and play with some puppets. We also point out things that make sense now while lamenting the things that have changed. It’s just like sitting down and watching the episode with us!

#41 – (S01E06) “Spirit of the Goat” Commentary

July 28, 2015 03:02 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

(S01E06) – Bill and Anne Marie sit down to watch the Gotham episode “Spirit of the Goat”. We practice gruff voices, throw somebody up on a cross, and discuss old theaters. We also point out things that make sense now while lamenting the things that have changed. It’s just like sitting down and watching the episode with us

#40 – “Batman” Movie Review (w/ guest Jarod Joseph)

July 22, 2015 03:51 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Join us and our special guest Jarod Joseph (The 100, Arrow, Once Upon a Time) as we discuss the classic 1989 Batflick BATMAN + all the DC Comics movie news from Comicon 2015.

#39 – A Very Serial Spoiler Party

July 15, 2015 02:24 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

It’s all the news, rumors, and trailers you can shake a stick at! Featuring all the latest #Gotham news from Comicon 2015 and beyond! We're also talking the latest DC Cinematic Universe trailers for Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad!

Episode 38 – (S01E05) “Viper” Commentary

July 07, 2015 03:02 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

(S01E05) – Bill and Anne Marie sit down to watch the Gotham episode “Viper”. We drink some milk, still get osteoporosis, and see what's up in Warehouse 39. We also point out things that make sense now while lamenting the things that have changed. It’s just like sitting down and watching the episode with us!

Episode 37 – (S01E04) “Arkham” Commentary

June 30, 2015 03:02 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

(S01E04) – Bill and Anne Marie sit down to watch the Gotham episode “Arkham”. We analyze the Wayne plan, dodge Montoya and Allen, and stab politicians in the eye. We also point out things that make sense now while lamenting the things that have changed. It’s just like sitting down and watching the episode with us!

Episode 36 – (S01E03) “The Balloonman” Commentary

June 23, 2015 03:02 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

(S01E03) – Bill and Anne Marie sit down to watch the Gotham episode “The Balloonman”. We push around a cart, punish the corrupt, and make it back to Gotham. We also point out things that make sense now while lamenting the things that have changed. It’s just like sitting down and watching the episode with us!

NEW PODCAST: We’re So LOST #1 – S01E01 “Pilot”

June 18, 2015 22:33 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they watch the classic ABC TV series LOST for the first time! This is a "pilot" for a potential podcast we'd love to make with your support!

#35 – (S01E02) “Selina Kyle” Commentary

June 16, 2015 03:02 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

(S01E02) - Bill and Anne Marie sit down to watch the Gotham episode "Selina Kyle". We drug some kids, scratch out some eyes, and let an old guy fall down a hole. We'll also point out things that make sense now while lamenting the things that have changed. It’s just like sitting down and watching the episode with us!

#34 – (S01E01) “Pilot” Commentary

June 09, 2015 03:02 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

(S01E01) - Bill and Anne Marie sit down to watch the Gotham "Pilot". We kill some parents, do the Bruce Wayne scream, and learn where the edge is. We'll also point out things that make sense now while lamenting the things that have changed. It’s just like sitting down and watching the episode with us!

#33 – Season 1 Listener Roundtable (DCTV Podcasts Fundraiser for the Winship Cancer Institute)

May 16, 2015 23:19 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB

We're joined by constant listeners Rebecca Johnson (of Supergirl Radio) and Bobby Hawke to talk Season 1 of GOTHAM. Listen to our marathon 2-hour marathon to raise money for the Winship Cancer Institute with our partners/friends from the DCTV Podcasts megafeed.

#32 – The King of Gotham

May 07, 2015 02:33 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

(S01E22) Did you ever notice Fishes love water? She lands bolted and ready (with surrogate daughter). Does Barbara need mental help from Jim’s gal? She’s got too much crazy for Lee to corral. What men have secrets? Usually dads. Does Ed Nygma’s secret make him feel bad? When will the new king of Gotham strike? In the season finale “All Happy Families Are Alike”.

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