Geeksplained Podcast

YEAR OF THE BAT Part Five: TERMINUS (B&R #10-14 & Annual #1)

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!The Book Club Bois return to the adventures of the Dynamic Duo in Volume 2 of Tomasi and Gleason’s BATMAN AND ROBIN!With the Court of Owls Saga behind them, Batman and Robin set their sights back on defending their city. Gotham has been overrun by ghosts from Batman’s past, intent on making the Dark Knight pay. Will the Dynamic Duo be able to rally and thwart these maniacal machinations? Or will Batman and Robin fall… to TERMINUS?Covers Batman and Robin (2011) #10-14 & Annual #1 by Peter Tomasi & Patrick GleasonTime Stamps:00:00:20 Intro & Whatcha Doin’?00:11:45 Book Club Begins01:10:15 Break01:12:45 Mailbag01:39:00 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-UpSupport us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplainedThank you to our Patrons:“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway“Queen” Quinn“Keen” Kyle Still“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo“Absolute” AJ Kincaid“Crafty” Collins Saucier“Majestic” Mulletoverlord“Dastardly” Dylan Hall“Valiant” Vera Tee“Dancin” Daniiboii“Wild” Wally West“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo“Magical” Michael Cox“Capricious” Crimzin“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow“Gorgeous” George Alexander“Fancy” Fabled Assassin“Bold” Bryan Barclay“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder“Terrific” Tom Trainor“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg“Extreme” EdL the Kaleidoscope Man“Kickin’” KGeeksplained Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplainedFollow us!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.socialInstagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag!Email: Geeksplained@gmail.comCheck out THE VOLNERABLE - where voice actor, mental health advocate, and human Kennedy Hibbert is on a mission to show that mental health struggles do not isolate us, but rather connect us all! She dives deep with other voice actors, creatives, and mental health professionals who have been where you’ve been as they share their own personal stories of trial and triumph. Together, we will foster real conversations based on understanding, support each other as human beings, and prove that ‘vo’lnerability is something to be proud of!https://www.kennedyhibbert.com/thevolnerable https://www.youtube.com/@TheVOlnerable MALCOLM IS IN A BOOK! Friend of the show Nacho Teso is releasing an english translation of his self-published essay MILES MORALES: ACROSS THE SPIDER-MYTH. This self-published essay centers on the character of Miles Morales and explores not only his history within the panels, but also his impact on the Spider-Man legend, as well as how these themes are addressed in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Malcolm provided the afterword for this new edition of the book, and it is SENSATIONAL! Check it out when it drops December 16th!https://nachoteso.com/miles-morales-across-the-spider-myth-english-release/ Music Sampled:“Alive” by Warbly Jets

YEAR OF THE BAT Part 4: Night of the Owls (2011)

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!The Book Club Bois discuss the conclusion of the COURT OF OWLS saga, as Batman faces a city filled with masked assassins hell-bent on bringing Gotham down around him!Bruce Wayne survived the labyrinth. He bested the Talon sent to kill him. His family united around him. But the Court of Owls is not finished with Bruce Wayne… or with Batman. The full might of the Talon is unleashed, as an army of undead warriors descends on Gotham to eliminate every person in their way. Will Batman be able to defend the city from the ancient threat sent to destroy it? He may need some help, as the Talons set their sights on attacking Bruce in his own home!Covers Batman (2011) #8-12, Batman Annual (2011) #1 and Batman and Robin (2011) #9 by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Peter Tomasi, Greg Capullo, Rafael Albuquerque, Becky Cloonan, Lee Garbett and Andy ClarkeTime Stamps:00:00:21 Intro & Whatcha Doin’?00:22:10 Book Club Begins01:24:19 Break01:26:40 Mailbag02:28:49 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-UpSupport us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplainedThank you to our Patrons:“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway“Queen” Quinn“Keen” Kyle Still“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo“Absolute” AJ Kincaid“Crafty” Collins Saucier“Majestic” Mulletoverlord“Dastardly” Dylan Hall“Valiant” Vera Tee“Dancin” Daniiboii“Wild” Wally West“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo“Magical” Michael Cox“Capricious” Crimzin“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow“Gorgeous” George Alexander“Fancy” Fabled Assassin“Bold” Bryan Barclay“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder“Terrific” Tom Trainor“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg“Extreme” EdL the Kaleidoscope Man“Kickin’” KGeeksplained Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplainedFollow us!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.socialInstagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPodSend us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag!Email: Geeksplained@gmail.comCheck out THE VOLNERABLE - where voice actor, mental health advocate, and human Kennedy Hibbert is on a mission to show that mental health struggles do not isolate us, but rather connect us all! She dives deep with other voice actors, creatives, and mental health professionals who have been where you’ve been as they share their own personal stories of trial and triumph. Together, we will foster real conversations based on understanding, support each other as human beings, and prove that ‘vo’lnerability is something to be proud of!https://www.kennedyhibbert.com/thevolnerable https://www.youtube.com/@TheVOlnerable MALCOLM IS IN A BOOK! Friend of the show Nacho Teso is releasing an english translation of his self-published essay MILES MORALES: ACROSS THE SPIDER-MYTH. This self-published essay centers on the character of Miles Morales and explores not only his history within the panels, but also his impact on the Spider-Man legend, as well as how these themes are addressed in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Malcolm provided the afterword for this new edition of the book, and it is SENSATIONAL! Check it out when it drops December 16th!https://nachoteso.com/miles-morales-across-the-spider-myth-english-release/ Music Sampled:“Alive” by Warbly Jets

YEAR OF THE BAT Part Three: The Court of Owls (2011)

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!We have finally arrived! Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the opening chapter of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s BATMAN!“Beware the Court of Owls…”Everyone in Gotham knows the old nursery rhyme. And for Bruce Wayne’s entire life, that’s all it was. But when a string of mysterious murders dating back decades point to a conspiracy at the heart of his city, everything Batman knows will be turned upside down. What is the Court of Owls? How long have they been in Gotham? And whose head will their Talon be sent for next? Bruce must learn the answer to these questions and more before Gotham’s greatest secret comes back to haunt him!Covers Batman (2011) #1-7 by Scott Snyder and Greg CapulloTime Stamps:00:00:40 Intro & Whatcha Doin’?00:19:00 Book Club Begins01:43:47 Break01:45:30 Mailbag02:22:54 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-UpSupport us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplainedThank you to our Patrons:“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway“Queen” Quinn“Keen” Kyle Still“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo“Absolute” AJ Kincaid“Crafty” Collins Saucier“Majestic” Mulletoverlord“Dastardly” Dylan Hall“Valiant” Vera Tee“Dancin” Daniiboii“Wild” Wally West“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo“Magical” Michael Cox“Capricious” Crimzin“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow“Gorgeous” George Alexander“Fancy” Fabled Assassin“Bold” Bryan Barclay“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder“Terrific” Tom Trainor“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg“Extreme” EdL the Kaleidoscope ManGeeksplained Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplainedFollow us!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.socialInstagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=enSend us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag!Email: Geeksplained@gmail.comCheck out THE VOLNERABLE - where voice actor, mental health advocate, and human Kennedy Hibbert is on a mission to show that mental health struggles do not isolate us, but rather connect us all! She dives deep with other voice actors, creatives, and mental health professionals who have been where you’ve been as they share their own personal stories of trial and triumph. Together, we will foster real conversations based on understanding, support each other as human beings, and prove that ‘vo’lnerability is something to be proud of!https://www.kennedyhibbert.com/thevolnerable https://www.youtube.com/@TheVOlnerable MALCOLM IS IN A BOOK! Friend of the show Nacho Teso is releasing an english translation of his self-published essay MILES MORALES: ACROSS THE SPIDER-MYTH. This self-published essay centers on the character of Miles Morales and explores not only his history within the panels, but also his impact on the Spider-Man legend, as well as how these themes are addressed in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Malcolm provided the afterword for this new edition of the book, and it is SENSATIONAL! Check it out when it drops December 16th!https://nachoteso.com/miles-morales-across-the-spider-myth-english-release/ Music Sampled:“Alive” by Warbly Jets

YEAR OF THE BAT Part Two: Batman and Robin (2011) #1-7

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!In Chapter 2, the YEAR OF THE BAT heads to Gotham City for the first volume of Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason’s BATMAN AND ROBIN!For the first time… again! Batman and Robin are united in their neverending battle against the criminal element – but it’s not the team they expected. Bruce Wayne has returned to Gotham to take up the mantle of its protector, and Damian – his son – isn’t happy to see him. Can this dynamic father-son duo set aside their differences, or will new threat Nobody tempt the young Robin to the dark side?Covers Batman and Robin (2011) #1-8 by Peter Tomasi and Patrick GleasonTime Stamps:00:00:25 Intro & Whatcha Doin’?00:18:45 Book Club Begins01:29:25 Break01:31:15 Mailbag02:11:16 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-UpSupport us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplainedThank you to our Patrons:“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway“Queen” Quinn“Keen” Kyle Still“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo“Absolute” AJ Kincaid“Crafty” Collins Saucier“Majestic” Mulletoverlord“Dastardly” Dylan Hall“Valiant” Vera Tee“Dancin” Daniiboii“Wild” Wally West“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo“Magical” Michael Cox“Capricious” Crimzin“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow“Gorgeous” George Alexander“Fancy” Fabled Assassin“Bold” Bryan Barclay“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder“Terrific” Tom Trainor“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg“Extreme” EdL the Kaleidoscope ManGeeksplained Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplainedFollow us!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.socialInstagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=enSend us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag!Email: Geeksplained@gmail.comCheck out THE VOLNERABLE - where voice actor, mental health advocate, and human Kennedy Hibbert is on a mission to show that mental health struggles do not isolate us, but rather connect us all! She dives deep with other voice actors, creatives, and mental health professionals who have been where you’ve been as they share their own personal stories of trial and triumph. Together, we will foster real conversations based on understanding, support each other as human beings, and prove that ‘vo’lnerability is something to be proud of!https://www.kennedyhibbert.com/thevolnerable https://www.youtube.com/@TheVOlnerable MALCOLM IS IN A BOOK! Friend of the show Nacho Teso is releasing an english translation of his self-published essay MILES MORALES: ACROSS THE SPIDER-MYTH. This self-published essay centers on the character of Miles Morales and explores not only his history within the panels, but also his impact on the Spider-Man legend, as well as how these themes are addressed in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Malcolm provided the afterword for this new edition of the book, and it is SENSATIONAL! Check it out when it drops December 16th!https://nachoteso.com/miles-morales-across-the-spider-myth-english-release/ Music Sampled:“Alive” by Warbly Jets

YEAR OF THE BAT Part One: Justice League Origins (2011)

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Welcome to the YEAR OF THE BAT! In the kickoff to our seventh season, we begin the journey of Batman in the NEW 52 with Geoff Johns and Jim Lee’s JUSTICE LEAGUE: ORIGINS!Five Years Ago… Batman. Superman. Wonder Woman. The Flash. Green Lantern. Aquaman. You know the names. But you don’t know their stories. With the dawn of a brave new world on the horizon, these heroes will unite to defend their world from an invasion from beyond. And when all seems lost, the fate of this and every reality will rest upon the shoulders of teenager Victor Stone!Covers Justice League (2011) #1-6 by Geoff Johns and Jim LeeTime Stamps:00:00:27 Intro & Whatcha Doin’?00:18:40 Book Club Begins02:06:32 Break02:08:29 Mailbag02:43:55 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-UpSupport us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplainedThank you to our Patrons:“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway“Queen” Quinn“Keen” Kyle Still“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo“Absolute” AJ Kincaid“Crafty” Collins Saucier“Majestic” Mulletoverlord“Dastardly” Dylan Hall“Valiant” Vera Tee“Dancin” Daniiboii“Wild” Wally West“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo“Magical” Michael Cox“Capricious” Crimzin“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow“Gorgeous” George Alexander“Fearless” Fabled Assassin“Bold” Bryan Barclay“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder“Terrific” Tom Trainor“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg“Extreme” EdL the Kaleidoscope Man“Acclaimed” Aaron OrrantiaGeeksplained Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplainedFollow us!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.socialInstagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=enSend us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag!Email: Geeksplained@gmail.comCheck out THE VOLNERABLE - where voice actor, mental health advocate, and human Kennedy Hibbert is on a mission to show that mental health struggles do not isolate us, but rather connect us all! She dives deep with other voice actors, creatives, and mental health professionals who have been where you’ve been as they share their own personal stories of trial and triumph. Together, we will foster real conversations based on understanding, support each other as human beings, and prove that ‘vo’lnerability is something to be proud of!https://www.kennedyhibbert.com/thevolnerable https://www.youtube.com/@TheVOlnerable MALCOLM IS IN A BOOK! Friend of the show Nacho Teso is releasing an english translation of his self-published essay MILES MORALES: ACROSS THE SPIDER-MYTH. This self-published essay centers on the character of Miles Morales and explores not only his history within the panels, but also his impact on the Spider-Man legend, as well as how these themes are addressed in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Malcolm provided the afterword for this new edition of the book, and it is SENSATIONAL! Check it out when it drops December 16th!https://nachoteso.com/miles-morales-across-the-spider-myth-english-release/ Music Sampled:“Alive” by Warbly Jets