The Batcave Podcast

Lucky Shot Productions

Join host John S. Drew (The Chronic Rift, Cyborgs: A Bionic Podcast) on his journey as he explores each and every episode of the classic 60s series starring Adam West, Burt Ward, Yvonne Craig and a host of villainous guest stars as he attempts to justify his love for the series to himself.

  1. 03/12/2023

    Filmation File: Animated Batman 1968 Bluray

    The wait is finally over!  The Filmation 1968 Batman Bluray set is now available for ordering! Follow the link here to get your copy from Amazon. ​John and Dan Greenfield of 13th Dimension get back to the Hall of Justice and open another case from The Filmation Files, this time discussing this long awaited Bluray release.  In it, they talk about the wonderful clarity of the picture, the packaging both good and bad, and the disappointing menu.  ​Comment on the episode here or by writing us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

    39 min

  2. 12/25/2022

    From the Files of the Batcomputer #51: Legends of the Superheroes

    A group of super villains have set a doomsday device to go off in one hour and the superheroes must find it before it's too late.   ​John and writer Jim Beard and filmmaker Robert Long are in the Batcave this Christmas Day and discussing the two episode series of specials featuring Adam West, Burt Ward and Frank Gorshin reprising their classic Batman 66 roles.  The first episode is an actual story, of sorts.  The second episode is a roast.  Seriously, it's a roast of the heroes by the villains.  In this episode, we look at the casting of heroes for this team, the lack of real action, and the range of Frank Gorshin. ​It's all here and we want to hear what you think.  Comment here or write us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

    2h 17m

  3. 12/24/2022

    Filmation 77: "Birds of a Feather Fool Around Together

    Birds of a Feather Fool Around Together" May 7 1977 The Penguin and Joker are vying for the presidency of their underworld gang and Penguin's campaign promise is to corrupt Batman and Robin. John and Joe Stuber of Comic Book Central are back in the Batcave talking the penultimate story in the 1977 Filmation series.  In it, they discuss the appearance, but not teaming up, of Penguin and Joker, the lack of energy awareness, and the only moll ever in the series, Gigi. Let us know what you're thinking as you listen to the episode by commenting here or by writing us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com. Vote for The Batcave Podcast and Comic Book Central in Podcast Magazine's Top 50 Podcasts.  You can vote once each and every day!  Click on the link here to take you to the page.

    34 min

  4. 12/23/2022

    The 12 Days of Batmas: "The Cavalier of Crime" with Keith R.A. DeCandido

    Detective #81 "The Cavalier of Crime" September 24, 1943 Writer - Don Cameron Pencils - Bob Kane Inker - George Roussos We've got a holiday special for you, Citizens!  The 12 Days of Batmas where John and a special guest sit down and discuss an issue of Batman or Detective Comics and figure out to adapt it to the 1966 television show. For the 10th day of Batmas, John and author Keith R.A. DeCandido get together to discuss a character that seems to have been created in 1943 with the 1966 TV series in mind - the Cavalier.  They talk about who should play the role, the eccentricity of the crimes committed, and the placement of the cliffhanger. ​​It's all here and we want to hear what you think.  Comment here or write us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

    35 min

  5. 12/23/2022

    The 12 Days of Batman: "The Blockbuster Invasion of Gotham City" with Michael Bailey

    Detective #345 "The Blockbuster Invasion of Gotham City" September 30, 1965 Writer - Gardner F. Fox Pencils - Carmine Infantino Inker - Joe Giella We've got a holiday special for you, Citizens!  The 12 Days of Batmas where John and a special guest sit down and discuss an issue of Batman or Detective Comics and figure out to adapt it to the 1966 television show. For the 9th day of Batmas, John and The Fortress of Baileytude's Michael Bailey get together to discuss another man mountain vs. the Dynamic Duo - Blockbuster.  They talk about who should play the role as well as the brother, how to handle the flashback sequence and the fight sequence with Adam West. ​​It's all here and we want to hear what you think.  Comment here or write us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

    32 min

  6. 12/22/2022

    The 12 Days of Batmas: The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City with Billy Flynn

    Batman #75 December 19, 1952 "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City" Writer - David Vern Reed Pencils - Lew Sayre Schwartz Inker - Stan Kaye We've got a holiday special for you, Citizens!  The 12 Days of Batmas where John and a special guest sit down and discuss an issue of Batman or Detective Comics and figure out to adapt it to the 1966 television show. The wonderful Billy Flynn of Geek Radio Daily joins John in the Batcave for the 8th Day of Batmas to discuss an unusual entry for consideration for Batman 66 - "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City".  They talk about who should play the role, the need to have the character speak, and the possibility of making it a third season Batgirl episode. ​​It's all here and we want to hear what you think.  Comment here or write us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

    40 min

  7. 12/20/2022

    The 12 Days of Batmas: Beware of....Poison Ivy! with Dan Greenfield

    Batman #181 "Beware of...Poison Ivy!" April 19, 1966 Writer: Robert Kanigher Penciller: Sheldon Moldoff Inker: Joe Giella We've got a holiday special for you, Citizens!  The 12 Days of Batmas where John and a special guest sit down and discuss an issue of Batman or Detective Comics and figure out to adapt it to the 1966 television show. For the seventh day of Batmas, John and 13th Dimension's Dan Greenfield get together to discuss a fan favorite of speculation  - Poison Ivy.  They talk about who should play the role (and it's not who you think), the simplicity of the character in her premiere, and the timing of the premiere. ​​It's all here and we want to hear what you think.  Comment here or write us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

    58 min

  8. 12/18/2022

    The 12 Days of Batmas - "Castle with Wall-to-Wall Danger"

    Detective #381 "Castle with Wall-to-Wall Danger" May 28, 1964 Writer: John Broome Penciller: Carmine Infantino Inker: Stan Kaye We've got a holiday special for you, Citizens!  The 12 Days of Batmas where John and a special guest sit down and discuss an issue of Batman or Detective Comics and figure out to adapt it to the 1966 television show. For the sixth day of Batmas, John and fellow podcaster Andrew Leyland discuss a fun, but plot thin issue of Detective Comics from 1964.  It's the perfect vehicle to turn into a third season Batgirl episode.  John and Andrew discuss how Batgirl could be worked in, the feasibility of all the settings of the comic, and the casting of the main villain. ​​It's all here and we want to hear what you think.  Comment here or write us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

    36 min
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Join host John S. Drew (The Chronic Rift, Cyborgs: A Bionic Podcast) on his journey as he explores each and every episode of the classic 60s series starring Adam West, Burt Ward, Yvonne Craig and a host of villainous guest stars as he attempts to justify his love for the series to himself.

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  • Creator
    Lucky Shot Productions
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2023
  • Episodes
    260
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2013
  • Show Website
    The Batcave Podcast