Lighting the Bat-Signal: A Batman Fan Journey
Flat Squirrel ProductionsHost Anthony Desiato (Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey) answers the call of the Bat-Signal with an ongoing podcast series exploring Batman! Lighting the Bat-Signal is an examination of Gotham City’s Dark Knight across time and media, with deep dives into the creative visions, character elements, eras, and individual stories that have shaped the Caped Crusader since 1939. New episodes... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmArts | |||
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Javi Trujillo (The Comic Binge) shine a light on the middle chapters of The Long Halloween Saga — BATMAN: DARK VICTORY and CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME — by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale.
They discuss new holiday serial killer The Ha... more
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ryan Lower (The Batman Book Club) shine a light on Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale's original Gotham City epic — BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, now in its 30th anniversary year — along with the two-part animated film adaptation.
The... more
Host Anthony Desiato shines a light on ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER by Frank Miller & Jim Lee with comic book creator Brandon Montclare — aka the Assistant Editor on the original series!
Anthony & Brandon discuss the behind-the-scenes of ... more
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio shine a light on Frank Miller's controversial (and misunderstood?) sequel to DKR, the 2001-2002 miniseries THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN.
They consider Miller's frenetic, experimental approach, the imp... more
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- Another Desiato Classic
This podcast applies Anthony’s same style from his Superman podcast, Digging for Kryptonite. He discusses stories as a whole, digging into greater themes and character arcs without getting bogged down by issue to issue recaps. I’m just as big a Batman fan as a Superman fan, so I’m excited to listen to upcoming episodes on stories I’ve read and get exposed to new ones. Here’s me hoping for Batman: The Cult 🤞 and a crossover with my other favorite Batman podcast, the Batman Book Club with Ryan Lo... more
Apple Podcasts5chase15307
United States3 months ago - Knox would be proud
Love Anthony, love this show. Another winner!
Apple Podcasts5Spongebob Wolf-knuckleUnited States7 months ago - He’s Done It Again!
On the heals of several successful podcasts, including the seminal Superman podcast, Anthony Desiato tackles the Caped Crusader in his newest podcast offering. Anthony brings his fresh perspective to podcast topics and invites a diverse array of guests to share their own insights into that topic at hand. Knowing how thorough and thoughtful he’s been producing past offerings, I have little doubt this new podcast will quickly become a fan favorite for even the casual Batman fan.
Apple Podcasts5Erik NoriegaUnited States7 months ago - Bat-Tastic
Anthony’s insights into Superman and his fan journey makes Digging for K one of the best Superman pods around. Now, this Batman fan journey is no different! It doesn’t miss a step and is a delightful addition to his ongoing commentary on these heroes and their impact.
Apple Podcasts5Luke Deckard
United Kingdom7 months ago - Bringing a Batman out of retirement
Have been following the Digging for Kryptonite show recently and Lighting the Bat-Signal came up in the feed. I decided to give it a listen and loved every minute from Anthony Desiato and V Ken Marion. My Batman reading and viewing era went into retirement after The Batman movie, however, I might just come back out of retirement! Loved the different perspectives on should Batman kill? and the take on the different movies and comic book iterations. I grew up on reruns of the Adam West show and l... more
Apple Podcasts5Brento3000
Australia7 months ago
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A long-form, theme-rich exploration of Batman across comics, film, and animation, blending personal fandom with critical analysis. Episodes frequently unpack storytelling choices, character dynamics, and era-specific contexts, often featuring creator guests, shop owners, and fellow podcasters to shed light on how Batman has evolved across decades. Notable for thoughtful, nuanced discussions that connect classic stories to modern interpretations, with a strong emphasis on the cultural footprint of DC's Dark Knight and a clear passion for the material that invites both hardcore fans and casual listeners to rethink familiar arcs.
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1. Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey
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3. The Bailey Planet Podcast
4. Another Exciting Episode in the Adventures of Superman
5. The Overlooked Dark Knight: The New Adventures
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Mike Sangregorio
2. Perry Constantine
3. Shawn Hendricks
4. Zach Moore
5. Ralph Puma
6. Rob O'Connor
7. Lance Laster
8. V Ken Marion
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