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The title should say everything.  I don't normally do this kind of thing, but after last night's episode of Arrow (originally aired March 1st, 2018) there needed to be a reaction episode for the podcast.  An early warning, this will not be pretty.  The rage is real, and it's present on this early edition of The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast.  So, if you think you can handle it, prepare to hear Paul get extremely passionate and angry over the disappointment that was the Arrow Season Six episode, "Collision Course".  What the f*** Arrow? Background music: "Cannibal Holocaust" Opening Theme Music by Riz Ortolani Outro Track: "Something For The Pain (Apoptygma Bezerk Remix)" by Zeromancer   If you would like to contact Paul and agree/disagree with his thoughts on this episode of Arrow: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatsbowsnbookspodcast   To buy merchandise from the show: Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooks   Thank you for listening to this week's episode.  Please make sure to subscribe, rate and review on iTunes or Google as well.  And if you could, please share this episode with friends and loved ones who may find this (absurd) show interesting.  Thanks always for your love and support.

This week, Paul returns to The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast with a slobberknocker of an episode.  As promised a while back, he would take two of the worst DC properties, and compare them painstakingly to determine which was worse.  The films in question?  Catwoman from 2004 vs. Batman & Robin from 1997.  How much pain and torture do you think your host had to endure to get through these two abominations?  Find out on this week's episode in a battle royale known as "The Cat vs The Bat".  Also this week, Paul explores his midseason thoughts towards the other part of the Bats and the Bows; Arrow.  How does Paul feel about this season?  What does he love?  What bothers him about Arrow?  It's all here.  So get some popcorn, and maybe a barf bag as this week, The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast brings all sorts of ranting and raving to the forefront in the episode known as Episode 55: The Cat, The Bat and The Arrow. Some background music featured is from Blake Neely's 2013 score for the first season of Arrow. Outro track: "The End is the Beginning is the End" by the Smashing Pumpkins, Live from the Eurockennees Festival in 1997.   To contact Paul or to buy merchandise from the show: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatsbowsnbookspodcast Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooks   And feel free to check out Paul's other podcast, What Lurks Behind Podcast Zero? at http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/podcast-zero.html.   Thank you for tuning in.  Have a great day everyone!

It's a short episode this week, as our lovable host has a bit of a cold and not much of a voice.  That said, this week Paul spends a bit of time recollecting the music of the Cranberries and its effect on his teenage years in the wake of the news that Dolores O'Riordan has passed away at the age of 46.  Paul also talks briefly about a few new shows coming to streaming services before diving into space with the Agents of SHIELD.  Also, a small preview of what's to come next week on The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast. Background music: "An Unlikely Hero: A Dark Synth/Cyberpunk Mix" from Confused Bi-Product of a Misinformed Culture (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APe7mtNxZew&t) Outro Track: "When You're Gone (2017 Acoustic Version)" by the Cranberries, from their 2017 release "Something Else" To contact Paul from The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatsbowsnbookspodcast Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooks Thank you everyone for tuning in this week.  Please share the podcast with friends and loved ones who may be interested in hearing the show, and thank you for your continued support. Rest in Peace Dolores O'Riordan (9/6/71 - 1/15/18)

This week The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast forgets all about the superhero multiverse, and turns away from the horror genre, to open the door to another cookie in the jar; anime. This week Paul sings the high praises of two of the all time greatest juggernauts in the cyberpunk world of anime, 1988's "Akira" and 1995's "Ghost in the Shell".  It's a love affair, mainly Paul and his anime films.  So grab a java and get comfortable as The Bats, Bows n' Books heads off into the future landscapes of two classic tales from the land of Japan. Outro Track: "Empty Streets" by Scandroid; from the 2016 self-titled release Background music that can be heard throughout the episode originates from both the Akira Original Soundtrack and the Ghost in the Shell Original Soundtrack. To contact Paul at The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatsbowsnbookspodcast For merchandise: Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooks Thank you for listening to this week's episode of The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast.  I hope you enjoyed the show.  Please share the episode with friends or family you know who might find the show interesting.  Or possibly review the show on iTunes to help the show gain some popularity.  Or, if you choose not to, I just hope that you have enjoyed what you heard this week.  Thank you, and have a great week everyone.  Keep warm this week.

It's a new year, but we're not done with 2017 just yet.  On this episode, Paul will run through not one, but two, Top Ten lists of his favorites of 2017.  The first Top Ten will be a countdown of his favorite TV programs of 2017, and then a Top Ten list of his favorite films of 2017 will follow.  There's also a special clip that has been brought to this week's show; a clip of two critics battling over a Star Wars film from the early 80s.  I'm sure you'll find that the argument sounds awfully similar to battles being fought on the Internet this very day. Outro track: the '89 Batman theme, as done by Artificial Fear. Background music: "Dystopia" by Goldpile (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ8moLn3e-k) To find The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatsbowsnbookspodcast Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooks Thank you for taking the time to listen to this week's episode.  I hope you enjoyed the show as put on for your enjoyment this time around.  Please feel free to share this episode with friends and loved ones who may also find this interesting, and please share the Facebook page if possible.  Thank you so much for your continued support.  Until next we meet...

Finally, The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast has returned, and it is one with the Force.  Or is it?  Well, this week we find out.  In its' return, The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast quickly looks over some of the past moments of the last two months, which includes the DC Crossover Event, The Punisher on Netflix, Fall finales and Justice League.  Then Paul unleashes a Top Five Christmas Horror Films countdown, counting down his five favorites.  In conclusion, our hero signs off with his thoughts on the latest Star Wars film, "The Last Jedi". Outro Track: "Starblood" by Cranes, from the 1991 album "Wings of Joy". Background music includes excerpts from A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Nutcracker and Star Wars: The Last Jedi To contact Paul on Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatsbowsnbookspodcast Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people.batsbowsnbooks Thank you for listening this week everyone, and thank you for all the support during the time I was away.  It's good to be back.  Thank you, and hopefully you all had a wonderful holiday.

We're just one week away from Halloween, so to keep things short and sweet, this week's episode is a little over an hour long of recommendations for some good independent horror films to make the season spookier.  So come along for the ride and enjoy the tricks and treats of this week's episode for The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast.  Keep it creepy everyone! Background music this week comes from a variety of sources including soundtrack for the films "The Void", "The Barn", and "Lake Nowhere", as well as some original synth music from artists such as Cluster Buster, DreamReaper and Terrortron. Outro Track: "Trick or Treat", as recorded by Fastway, from their 1986 release "Trick or Treat", which accompanied the horror film of the same name. To contact Paul of The Bat, Bows n' Books Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatsbowsnbookspodcast Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooks   Thank you for listening this week, and I hope you enjoyed the episode.  Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, or share with friends and family if you think they would be interested in the podcast.  Thank you again, and have a great week.

Love them or hate them, the FOX Network can have some really cool shows.  Usually they cancel my favourites, but they do have a track record of having some great entertaining programming.  This week's episode, I focus on a few of those shows as the October/Halloween season begins.  Plus, with a few bits of news and recommendations sprinkled around, we take this podcast episode and run with it for some spooky festive fun and foils.  So get ready to go on a magical trip with The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast. Outro Track: "Rivers" by Skinny Puppy from the 1989 LP "Rabies" Music that can be heard through the episode can be found on such releases as "They Came From Rue Morgue" (various artists), and the "Batman: Arkham Knight Soundtrack" by Nick Arundel and David Buckley. To contact the host of the show (aka Paul): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatsbowsnbookspodcast To purchase merch from the podcast: Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooks Thank you for listening to this week's episode, and may you all have a wonderful Autumn weekend.

This week's episode has Paul giving some thoughts on the seventh season of Game of Thrones, as well as sharing with everyone some upcoming events and transitions taking place for him.  And as a special bonus, Paul gives a *no-spoilers* review for the latest horror film to grace the big screen, "IT: The Movie". The outro track this week is a surprise.  Ha ha ha! Music that can be heard throughout the episode can be found on the soundtracks for the films "Baskin" (2015) and "IT: The Movie" (2017). If you'd like to contact Paul from The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatsbowsnbookspodcast Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people.batsbowsnbooks Thank you for tuning in this week, and please, come float with me.  If you join me, you can float too.  Oh you'll float, and we'll all float down here together!  Have a great week.

This week Paul breaks down the newest Marvel series on Netflix "The Defenders" on The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast.  Offered here is all the names and and info you need to know about the show, accompanied by thoughts and feelings towards the mini-series.  Along with some clips and music, this week's episode hopefully will bring just under forty five minutes of ear candy for you to digest. Outro track: "White Lines" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (1983) Music that can be heard in the opening segment is from the soundtrack to the 1982 slasher flick "Pieces".  Music that can be heard during the Defenders review is from the soundtrack to "Marvel's Defenders", done by John Paesano. If you would like to contact Paul: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooks Instagram: thebatsbowsnbookspodcast To purchase merchandise for The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooks Please share this episode with any friends or loved ones if you think they would be interested in the show.  It would mean a lot to me.  And thank you so much for all the support for the show.  Have a great weekend everyone.

Finally, the show has returned, and it's about damn time.  And for the first episode since the month long hiatus, Paul explores the underwater world of Atlantis, and more importantly, its king...Aquaman.  But this isn't your typical exploration of the underwater monarch.  No, this is a time travelling piece, as we look at Aquaman, and how he was portrayed in 1968.  So get your snorkeling gear on and let's dive into this week's episode of The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast. Background music this week contains selections from the "Spookies" original soundtrack by Ken Higgins and Jim Calabrese, and also from the 2017 album "Orgy of the Vampires" by Terrortron.  Both albums can be purchased at http://www.bandcamp.com. Outro Track: "Cities in Dust", by Siouxsie and the Banshees. To contact Paul from The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooks Instagram: https://www.instragram.com/thebatsbowsnbookspodcast Merchandise can be ordered at: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooks Thank you for listening this week, and tune in next week when the podcast focuses on the newest Netflix/Marvel collaboration known as Marvel's Defenders.  Have a great week everyone.- Paul.

Welcome back everyone to another edition of The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast.  This week, it's all bats.  But not 'that' bat.  No, not the Batman, but the other bat in the belfry.  Vampires, blood, carnage, animation.  This week's topic is the Netflix smash hit, 'Castlevania', based on the hit video game series from Konami.  Paul focuses on the animation, the music, the characters and the themes the show dwells upon, concluding with his own rating and overall thoughts on the 4 episode season.  So get your holy water and garlic ready, and take a trip to Wallachia with The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast for Episode 45: Blood & Fire. Outro Track: "Evil" by 45 Grave, from the 1981 compilation release "Hell Comes to Your House" from Bemisbrain Records Music that can be heard throughout the episode is from the "Netflix's Castlevania" original soundtrack, as done by Trevor Morris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatsbowsnbookspodcast Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooks Thank you for listening to this week's episode of The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast.  If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, or share the episode with a friend or loved one.  You can also use the podcast to torture a friend or loved one who may not like the show.  I'm cool with it.  Haha!  But seriously, thank you for your support, and have a great week and upcoming weekend.

It's a new episode on the day of the first anniversary for The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast, and this episode is something of the fun and ranty type.  So everyone these days just loves Wonder Woman, and the goodness that the film of said character is bringing.  But did you know there was a time when the Amazon Princess of Themyscira was handled so badly that even a pilot episode was withheld from the public?  Yes, it's true my friends.  But you wanna know something?  I've seen that pilot.  And today I'm sharing with you the details of that atrocity.  This one episode of Wonder Woman is so bad, I've given it the title of "the thing that should not be".  So gather round good kiddies, and let Uncle Pauly share with you a tale of the time David E. Kelley was almost allowed to destroy the Goddess of DC's holy trinity with one single pilot episode.  Outro Track: "Burnin' in the Third Degree" by Tahnee Cain & the Tryanglz; from the original soundtrack for the 1984 film "The Terminator".  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooks  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatsbowsnbookspodcast  Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooks Thank you so much for listening to this week's episode.  I hope you enjoyed it, and that you were able to have a laugh or just have a good time listening.  Please feel free to share this podcast with a loved one, and spread the word about the podcast.  Every little bit helps.  And thank you for joining me for the first year of this adventure, and hopefully you'll stick around for more to see where this all goes.  Thank you, and have a wonderful week.- Paul.

June 9th, 2017 the world lost a true icon, a real American hero. A man whom so many of us don't know a world without him, but through our memories of him, he can still live on. In our hearts, and our souls, he will remain a legend and someone we will always be inspired by. His name is....Tom Churchman. WAIT, WHAT?!?! Is there something wrong here? Has this podcast gone mad? Has the Joker tainted the "Triple B" Podcast with a new strain of Smile-X? Tune in now, with the same Bat -host, on the same Bat-cast to find out just what in the blazing Batmobiles is going on!!! Welcome back to The Bats, Bows, n' Books Podcast...Outro Track: "Miranda" by Adam West; from the 1966 20th Century Fox Records single recording of "Miranda"Background music that can be heard throughout the episode is from musical artist Sam Haynes (https://samhaynes1.bandcamp.com)If you would like to contact Paul, the host of the show:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooksInstagram: @thebatsbowsnbookspodcastRedbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooksThank you for tuning in this week, and I hope you have enjoyed this tribute to the legendary man, who epitomized the character of Batman for over 50 years, Adam West.  Rest softly now our Bright Knight.  You will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.In memory of Adam West   (September 19, 1928 - June 9, 2017)

She is Diana; Princess of Themyscira, daughter to Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, and she is this week's topic on The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast.  In a full rundown, Paul talks passionately about the latest entry in the DC Extended Universe of films.  From the cast and crew, to the relevance of this film in the DCEU, to the importance of this film in the world today, many aspects are explored in today's episode.  There's also a quick mention of the Gotham Season 3 finale, but it's not a main focus.  This episode primarily belongs to the leading lady of this past week, Wonder Woman.Outro Track: "Wonder Woman Main Theme" by Tina Guo.  The single can be purchased through iTunes, and other digital retailers.Music that can be heard throughout the episode comes from the "Wonder Woman: Original Musical Score", as done by Rupert Gregson-Williams (released in 2017).To contact the host(s) of The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooksInstagram: @thebatsbowsnbookspodcastRedbubble Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooksThank you for listening to this week's episode.  Hopefully you enjoyed it, and if so, maybe you could share it with a friend or loved one.  Also, you can subscribe on iTunes, or rate and review the podcast.  Any bit of support would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you again, and have a really great weekend.

The Wonder Siblings (Paul and Lisa) reunite for this episode as they recap and review last week's season finales for the CW DC shows Supergirl, The Flash and Arrow.  They also give small predictions and wishes for what they'd like to see next season.  Hopefully you'll like this week's episode as much as they "LIKE IT!" (you'll get the reference when you listen to the show).Outro Track: "Arrow" by Candlebox; taken from the 1994 unofficial live release of "Keepers of the Flame".To contact Paul/Lisa at The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooksInstagram: @thebatsbowsnbookspodcastRedbubble Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooksThank you for listening this week, and I hope you enjoyed the show.  Feel free to share the episode with friends and loved ones, or rate and review the show on iTunes, as it will help the show to get recogized.  Thank you again.  Have a great week.

Just a small episode with one small purpose: to review the new Alien: Covenant film with very mild spoilers.  Paul saw the film this past Monday.  Did he like it?  Did he hate it?  Does it live up to what he wanted in an Alien film?  Well, you'll just have to listen to find out.  And while he doesn't spoil any of the main plots or story, there is a few moments he does discuss so, listen with discretion.  Oh, and he's a bit happy about it being the day of the Arrow fifth season finale, so there's a bit of that in the episode as well.  Hope you enjoy this week's episode.Outro Track: "Familus Horriblus" by Pop Will Eat Itself; from the 1994 album "Dos Dedos Mis Amigos".Background music that can be heard throughout the episode comes from the "Alien: Covenant" Original Soundtrack Score, as composed by Jed Kurzel.If you'd like to contact Paul you can do so  on Facebook and Instagram.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooksInstagram: @thebatsbowsnbookspodcastRedbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooksIf you like this episode, please share the episode with friends and family, or direct them to the Facebook or Instagram page.  It would be very much appreciated.  Or you could rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you choose.  Thank you so much for the support, and have a really great week.

This week Injustice 2 was released to the masses, and The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast unleashes its' review upon you, the listener.  In two days, Paul ate this game up alive, and now he is spitting it all back up to tell you his views on the world of Injustice.  Without spoiling any important details from the story, he opens up to the listening audience about how he felt about this new adventure in the DC Comics Universe.  You'll learn the names of the brains behind the game, the music and the voices.  And in closing, a moment to say goodbye to a man the world lost the morning of this recording, Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog).Outro Track: "Blow Up the Outside World" by Soundgarden; from the 1996 album "Down on the Upside".Music that can be heard throughout the Injustice 2 review is from the soundtrack for the game, composed by various artists; from WaterTower Records.Paul from The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast can be reached at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooksInstagram: @thebatsbowsnbookspodcastRedbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooksRest in Peace Mr. Chris Cornell.  You will be dearly missed.

Those crazy galactic guardians from the Marvel universe returned to the theaters last Friday, and this week I'm here to give you a review of the box office hit, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.  To be fair to all those who've not seen the film yet, this episode contains no spoilers.  However, some of what you will hear might persuade you to get off your butt and go see this movie, if you haven't already.  Along with some quick thoughts on last week's episode of The Flash, and thoughts on 2017's Ghost in the Shell live action film, the primary focus of this week's episode is the misfit crew featuring Star Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Baby Groot and everyone they bring along for the ride.  Does the film measure up to the original?  Is it true James Gunn was in a Toxic Avenger film?  How good was Kurt Russell?  All these questions are answered, so strap on your seatbelts and let's take a ride into the cosmos with The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast.Outro Track: "Pass The Mic" by the Beastie Boys; live from Amsterdam 2004Multiple tracks from the "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2" original musical score by Tyler Bates can be heard during the review of the film.To contact Paul at The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast, you can reach him at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooksInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/snowblood.in.arkhamMerchandise can be purchased at: https://www.redbubble.com/people.batsbowsnbooksThank you for tuning into this week's episode.  I hope that you have enjoyed the show, and might want to spread the word and share this with a friend or loved one.  It would mean the world to me.  Thank you for all the support, and have a wonderful week.

Get ready to take a deep dive into the world of Batman: Arkham Knight.  This week's episode Paul revisits the dark city of Gotham and gives his full review on the final game in the Arkham series released by Rocksteady Games in 2015 (not including the recently released Batman Arkham VR).  It's an in depth look at the Next Gen game that was released for the console and PC platforms, and was met with a bit of a mixed reception.  This podcast looks primarily at the Xbox One version, but there is some focus on the PC fiasco as well.  So, pull down your cowls and tighten your capes, as it's time to take a final blow in the almighty world of Gotham City on this week's episode of The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast.Outtro track: "Psycho Bitches Outta Hell" by The Horrorpops; from their 2004 release "Hell Yeah!".Background music for this episode includes multiple tracks from the double volume WaterTower Music soundtrack for "Batman:" Arkham Knight"; recorded by Nick Arundel and David Buckley.To contact The Bats, Bows n' Books Podcast, you can go to:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batsbowsnbooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowblood.in.arkhamRedbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/batsbowsnbooksThank you so much for listening this week, and please feel free to share this with a friend or loved one, or maybe even a co-worker.  It's you the people who make this podcast worth every second of it, and I'd love to see this get spread around to more awesome listeners.  So thank you again, and have a wonderful week.