As host of The Batman Universe podcast, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing many talented writers, artists, filmmakers, and more. Find a list of my interviews below. You can also listen to The Batman Universe Podcast on Spotify. If you like these episodes, please subscribe, rate, and share. While I don’t host The Batman Universe podcast anymore, the crew over at TBU could use your support!
Collin Colsher is a comic fan, scholar, and the brilliant mind behind The Batman Chronology Project. In this interview, we chat about chronicling Batman’s timeline, how many timelines there are, and the nature of serialized storytelling. It’s a fantastic time, and much kudos to Collin for putting in the hours, thought, and analysis.
Comic book lettering is an artform, and no one knows that better than Ringo and Eisner-nominated Letterer Clayton Cowles. Cowles has lettered thousands of comics, and he was kind enough to join me on The Batman Universe Podcast to talk about his career, his inspirations, and what makes lettering an art. I absolutely loved chatting with him as both a fan of his work and an admirer of those who contribute to the page.
Fans of Batman (1989) with Michael Keaton won’t want to miss this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast. I had the chance to interview New York Times Bestselling Author John Jackson Miller about his direct sequel novel to the film, Batman Resurrection. We learn about his inspirations, as well as how this novel bridges the gap between Batman and Batman Returns.
It’s been 20 years since Pitof directed Halle Berry in the wild, zany, felonious Catwoman. A few months after the film hit its 20th anniversary, Pitof joined me on The Batman Universe Podcast for an interview that was thoughtful, surprising, and full of sincerity for the art of filmmaking and crafting something for audience enjoyment.
Lila Martinez is an animator with a storied career. She’s worked as a storyboard artist on The Simpsons, American Dad, Harley Quinn, and much more. She’s also the animation director for Batwheels, a Bat-centric show airing on Cartoon Network and MAX. It was an absolute pleasure to get to chat with her about her love of Batman and the animation process.
Ian Miller is a dedicated artist and Bat-fan. For fans of the Burton Bat-verse, he created a fan comic that picked up where Batman Returns left off before the much-revered Batman ’89 miniseries by Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones. We had a great chat, which you can listen to at the link below.
I’m not kidding when I say that The Man Who Laughs: Exploring the Clown Prince of Crime is one of the most interesting and enthralling anthologies of essays that I’ve read as of late. This book, which I reviewed here, is full of rich analysis and thought-provoking arguments that get to the heart of who Joker is, has been, and can be to creators and Bat-fans all over the world. I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the editors, Lou Tambone, and it’s a fantastic listen.
Robert E. Eliot is passionate about movies, especially ones made by Christopher and Jonathan Nolan. In this interview, we chat about his book Nolanverse: Exploring the Greatest Illusion in Movie History, which aims to reframe how we view The Dark Knight Rises.
In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing award-winning writer and producer Alan Burnett of Batman: The Animated Series and Batman: The Adventures Continue fame! Though it’s a brief interview, we cover a lot of ground, and it was such a pleasure to chat with a creator who reshaped the Batman landscape forever.
In this episode, I interview Brian R. Solomon, author of Superheroes!: The History of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon from Ant-Man to Zorro. The two of us chat about his deep dive into the superhero genre, its origins and inspirations, and how it’s both evolved and changed the landscape for modern-day storytelling. It’s a fascinating and fun listen!
In this episode, I interview Tim Maxwell, creator of Neuverse Creative. For those who haven’t heard of Neuverse Creative, it’s a channel that takes unproduced scripts, short stories, and adaptations, transforming them into high-quality audio dramas featuring Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, and more!
Sometimes you just get lucky. I had the absolute thrill of interviewing Eisner-nominated author Ram V for TheBatmanUniverse podcast. The two of us talk about his Detective Comics “Gotham Nocturne” run, as well as Swamp Thing and metaphors in storytelling. It’s an exhilarating conversation, and I highly recommend it!
I had the incredible luck to interview Batsuit movement double Carl Newman, who performed throughout much of Batman (1989). This is an incredible interview, and it’s so amazing to hear Carl’s stories from set, as well as his reflections on a genre defining performance.
If you haven’t been reading Batman: Wayne Family Adventures on Webtoon, you’ve been missing out! It’s a fantastic series helmed by an immensely talented team. I was lucky enough to interview CRC Payne, the writer of WFA.
I had the absolute JOY of interviewing Writer Patrick Young and Artist Nico Bascuñan, the creative team behind Red Hood: Outlaws on WEBTOON.
One of my vices, beyond comic books, is coffee. I interviewed Coffee ‘n’ Capes dynamic duo John and Dave. They have a podcast and a comic-themed coffee business that you really should check out! If you want to watch this on Youtube, check out my interview with Coffee ‘n’ Capes here.
This is one of the coolest interviews I’ve ever done. I interviewed three people at once! This episode features Athena Finger, granddaughter of Batman co-creator Bill Finger, Rick Stafford, The True Aquaman, and Lenny Schwartz, playwright and director of Bill Finger: Rise of the Bat. You can watch my Rise of the Bat interview on Youtube, too!
Buffalo’s Best Batman is a cosplayer and advocate on a mission! He’s a Batman fan that serves as a great example of what cosplay can accomplish.
Dr. Travis Langley is a comic fan, psychologist, and author. This interview explores his book Batman and Psychology on its 10th anniversary, as well as dives into what makes our favorite heroes and villains tick!
I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my heroes in this one! Michael Uslan is a producer, comic book expert, author, and more. He’s also one of the most important people responsible for bringing Batman to the big screen. You can watch my interview with Michael Uslan on Youtube, too!
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