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Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! That’s the night that the lights went out in Metropolis. That’s the day that they reddened an innocent sun. In this episode, we have an old weakness exploited in a new way, a continuation of one of our favorite episodes, and Lois being a bad ass even though she’s terrified. It’s a good episode is what we’re saying. It is also our 99TH EPISODE! And we want to do something special for our centennial! Please send in your questions, comments, reactions, or sick dunks to pulpdictionpress (at) gmail (dot) com! Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsSunshineDaybreakersThe Shadow

It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! It’s a look at Batman through the ages! From the Smilin’ 60s through the Grim ‘n Gritty 80s and on to the Neon Soaked 90s. Caleb and Joshua discuss the interpretations of the Batman seen in Legends of the Dark Knight. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsSamurai Jack – Season 1, Episode 13 “Aku’s Fairy Tales”Into The Spider-VerseGlen Weldon’s “The Caped Crusader: Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture”Batman: The Brave and the BoldKitty’s Fairy Tale

Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! No clever quips this time, friends, but there is a trigger warning for rape and sexual violence. There’s some fun stuff in this episode, but it’s heavily marred by misogyny. Caleb and Joshua do their best to celebrate the good stuff without apologizing or ignoring the sexist mess. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsInfamousThe Fun Lovin’ Criminals: Come Find Yourself

It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! At last! They’ve put it off as long as they can, but Caleb and Joshua have to reopen some Old Wounds in order to finally debate Batman’s character as a father and as, well, a character in the show. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsIndiana Jones and the Last CrusadeWu Tang ForeverAnd definitely check out the DCAU Watchtower’s video, How JOEL SCHUMACHER Changed the Animated Batman…ForeverAlso, Wu Tang is for the children

Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Amnesia! An erupting volcano! Endangered children! The return of Metallo! It’s action adventure trope after trope in this return of the indestructible engine of revenge on two mechanical legs. Join Joshua and Caleb for this fun if not particularly deep episode. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsLove, Death, & RobotsThe Man from Earth

It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! What is the fascination with animal stories? And mediocre ones at that? Joshua and Caleb take a trip to the circus for mind control, father-son drama, wholesome new brother bonding, and Bullock getting chumped. Sounds like it would be good, right? Sadly…it is not. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media Recommendations12 MonkeysYoung Justice s1e24: Performance

Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! It’s a visit from the Fifth Dimension and Metropolis will never be the same! Caleb and Joshua discuss the many faces of Mr. Mxyzptlk, how Mxy unleashed a small flood of Fifth Dimensional imps on the DCU, and also just HOW THE HECK DO YOU SAY HIS NAME ANYWAY?! Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsCupheadFlatland: A Romance of Many DimensionsJLA: Justice for AllJLA: Deluxe Edition v. 1

It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Critters sure is…something. Joshua and Caleb aren’t sure what to say about this frankly bizarre episode of The New Batman Adventures. Is it urban v. rural? Folk wisdom v. science? No, it’s Batman v. mutant barnyard animals with all the weirdness that entails. And that goat, though! Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsOkjaTremors

Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua agree! STAS finally hit on all cylinders! It’s a Noir-flavored tale of investigative journalism and the enemies it makes as Lois Lane becomes a Target. Great twists, a truly masterful whodunnit, and even some secret identity shenanigans lay in store. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsKnives OutSpotlightThe Long Goodbye

It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! The Cult of the Cat is a purrrrrfect opportunity to discuss our collective fascination with cults, the aesthetics of Wolverine’s claws, and how Batman might not be that into Catwoman anymore. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsDr. SleepMidSommarThe InvitationOnce Upon a Time in HollywoodThe BabysitterSatanic Panic

Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! This episode, Caleb and Joshua stitch an episode together about the Frankenstein’s Monster of the DCAU, Bizarro! There are questions of ethics, identity, and literature in this podcast as the boys try not to sound too much like freshmen philosophy students. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsAlien ResurrectionArmy of Darkness

It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! It’s a big, dumb episode in the best possible way! Roxy Rocket dives into this episode and crashes into Caleb’s and Joshua’s hearts. She’s a fantastic villain with a great gimmick who we basically never hear from again. Too bad Roxy would have rather burned out than faded away. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsDriveThe Rocketeer

Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! This episode, Caleb and Joshua take a look at the flawlessly designed Livewire in a, well, let’s say somewhat flawed introduction. It’s such a fun episode we’d call it electrifying even if it never quite grounds itself in solid characterization. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsThe Vast of NightAll the President’s MenAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Caleb and Joshua continue a rough series of New Batman Adventures episodes with Love is a Croc, an episode that somehow manages to take everything already wrong with Torch Song and add ableism and some other gross stuff. It’s…not an easy watch, but we hope we’re an easy listen! Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsNatural Born KillersDouble Indemnity

Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! It’s a race between Caleb and Joshua to decide who enjoyed this episode more. Joshua talks about different Flashes and which one might be behind the cowl in this episode. Caleb talks about the white collar crime of the Weather Wizard. Then they bring you up to speed on the race that’s actually about character moments and great visuals. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsLogan LuckyFast FiveSpeed Racer

It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Caleb and Joshua discuss Torch Song, another episode about toxic masculinity and just as toxic fandom. This episode wants to be so hot, but it so is not. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsRoomThe Bodyguard

Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua look at another Kirby influence, although one that’s a bit more oblique than usual. They also discuss kaiju, disaster stories, and the show’s unexpected military bend. The Source Wall and the Promethean GiantsPulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsShin GodzillaKong: Skull Island

It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! It’s time for Joshua and Caleb to talk about the most BTAS episode of The New Batman Adventures. In this pod, they’ll discuss masterful storytelling, excellent characterization, and a little lesson about how not to start your story. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsPaprikaEternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindThe Fugitive

Yes, it’s An Animated Discussion, strange podcast from another planet! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a never-ending battle for Truth and Justice! Caleb and Joshua are more interested in questions of grammar, the glow up of the Fortress of Solitude, and what could have been instead of what is in BLASTS FROM THE PAST. Also, we stan a legend in Emil Hamilton, a scientist who never met a problem he couldn’t solve with a crowbar or by randomly hitting buttons. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsSuperman 2All Star Superman (but especially the issue with the Kryptonian astronauts)

It is vengeance! It is the night! It is…An Animated Discussion! Join superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters as they fight a war on crime! Things get a little mystical and a little diabolical as Caleb and Joshua discuss The Demon Within. It’s a fantastic episode, a great take on Arthurian legend, and an excuse for Joshua to, once again, go on and on about the genius of Jack Kirby. Pulp Diction Productions PatreonThe CinematropolisApple PodcastsAlternate Media RecommendationsArmy of DarknessThe Kid Who Would Be KingKlarion the Witchboy (Although, really, read all of Seven Soldiers of Victory)