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In Newcomers, Lauren Lapkus and Nicole Byer take a deep dive into cultural staples they haven’t gotten around to just yet. So far, they have covered Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Tyler Perry's body of work, the Fast & Furious Franchise, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This season, Lauren and Nicole travel to Gotham City to cover all things Batman.

Newcomers: Batman, with Nicole Byer and Lauren Lapkus Headgum

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In Newcomers, Lauren Lapkus and Nicole Byer take a deep dive into cultural staples they haven’t gotten around to just yet. So far, they have covered Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Tyler Perry's body of work, the Fast & Furious Franchise, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This season, Lauren and Nicole travel to Gotham City to cover all things Batman.

    The Lego Batman Movie (w/ Sam Richardson)

    The Lego Batman Movie (w/ Sam Richardson)

    This week, Lauren and Nicole watch The Lego Batman Movie (2017) and experience the auditory gift that is Will Arnett’s Batman. They are joined by very special guest Sam Richardson (Veep, The Detroiters, The Afterparty, Werewolves Within, Champaign ILL) who deftly catches and explains all of the references to Batman movies of yore. Along the way, they discuss the hilarity of eating an entire Lobster Thermidor alone, the Dickens-esque morality journey Batman goes on this time around, and, of course, the power of friendship.

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    Next week's movie: The Batman (2022)

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    • 47 min
    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (w/ Scott Aukerman)

    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (w/ Scott Aukerman)

    This week, Lauren and Nicole dive into Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Ultimate Edition, which has approximately 30 more minutes of action-packed Ben-Affleck-as-Batman heroism to dissect than the non-ultimate edition! Extra special guest Scott Aukerman (Mr. Show, Between Two Ferns, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Threedom) provides beyond helpful background knowledge on the commonalities between Superman and Batman’s mothers, Jesse Eisenberg’s probable acting inspiration for Lex Luther, and why Superman is so hot.

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    Next week's movie: The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

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    • 1 hr 18 min
    The Dark Knight Rises (w/ Jason Mantzoukas)

    The Dark Knight Rises (w/ Jason Mantzoukas)

    Lauren and Nicole take on the third Christopher Nolan installment covering The Dark Knight Rises (2012) with very special guest Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made? The League, Big Mouth, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and discuss very important subjects such as the musical relationship between Batman and Prince, the intricacies of Bane’s voice, and (unrelated) the wonder of the television show Alone.

    Next week's movie: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Extended Version) (2016)

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    • 1 hr 36 min
    The Dark Knight (w/ Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport)

    The Dark Knight (w/ Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport)

    Lauren and Nicole continue through the Christopher Nolan Batman-verse with very special guests Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport (Hollywood Handbook) covering 2008’s The Dark Knight with Christian Bale returning as Batman and Heath Ledger as the Joker. Together, they attempt to answer one of life’s biggest questions: “Why so serious?”, give proper ode to Katie Holmes, and wonder collectively about Alfred’s mysterious past in Burma.

    Next week's movie: The Dark Knight Rises (2012). 

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    • 1 hr 27 min
    Batman Begins (w/ Mary Holland)

    Batman Begins (w/ Mary Holland)

    Lauren and Nicole enter the Christopher Nolan Batman-verse with very special guest Mary Holland (Self-Reliance, Happiest Season, Harley Quinn) covering 2005’s Batman Begins with Christian Bale. Fun! Together, they weave their way through knowing (and then not knowing, and then knowing again) who Ra’s al Ghul really is, give ample praise for Dawson’s Creek legend Katie Holmes, and feel comfortable enough to make a shocking confession (this is their first time watching a Nolan film...ever!).

    Next week's movie: The Dark Knight (2008). 

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    • 1 hr
    Batman & Robin (w/ Matt Gourley)

    Batman & Robin (w/ Matt Gourley)

    Lauren and Nicole’s trip through the Batman universe takes an interesting turn with very special guest Matt Gourley (Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Superego, I Was There Too, With Gourley and Rust, Bonanas For Bonanza) covering 1997’s Batman & Robin with George Clooney. Is this really one of the “worst movies ever made”... or actually one of the all-time greats? Is the hyper-focus on Batman’s nipples an expression of artistic vision or does it miss the point? Are we sure Batman and Robin are not a couple? All of these important questions (and more!) will be answered.

    Next week's movie: Batman Begins (2005). 

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    • 1 hr 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
5.3K Ratings

5.3K Ratings

Nick Sbordone ,

5 Stars… duh!

Please do the James Bond franchise next!! :)

ybwarrior2006 ,

What a treat, what a dream!

Every season of newcomers is GOLD!

Lord of the Rings season was a struggle, but I’m glad my ladies took one for the team so I never have to watch those movies.

And watching the Star Wars Holiday Special was a fever dream that I will never forget.

Along with hearing Nicole understand pop culture references years later i.e. Banes voice makes me tee hee hee.

Don’t ever stop making this podcast, truly the highlight of my week.

rock * ,

Technically not sanctioned

But please at least watch some of Holy Musical B@man (an internet musical available on YouTube). They did the better, funnier version of Batman v. Superman years earlier.

Adore the podcast. I may have squealed aloud when Nicole revealed that she loved Batman and Robin, which is sincerely my favorite Batman movie (cause it's fun)!

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