In the mid-90s, Tim Burton pitched a concept for a sequel to his spooktacular sophomore masterpiece Beetlejuice, the title of which became a punchline in the hallowed halls of Hollywood in the years thereafter. Now, in 2024, Gotham Beat and Bat Minute are cracking open the crypt of this script and traipsing to the tropics to terrorise the locals! A…

Pro-wrestling really had a chokehold on our imaginations in the ‘90s. Whether our brains were being bodyslammed by WWF (WWE) or beat down by WCW, we loved every choreographed minute of the glammy, absurd high drama. Perhaps the most ‘90s of all wrestling shows of that time was the punk rock DIY version, Incredibly Strange Wrestling, which got its s…

Audra and Raymond are back from an unintentional sabbatical to discuss Neo Noir films from the 1990s. Not to be confused with “Erotic Thrillers,” Neo Noirs echo the first wave of Film Noir in both content and style. Certain American crime thrillers of the ‘40s and ‘50s were dubbed Film Noir by French critics for their similarities: dark subject mat…

PATREON EXCLUSIVE SERIES - BUT THE FIRST EPISODE IS FREE! SPOILERS GALORE! Our feathery Farrell is back in the suit once again and Gotham's gangsters are plum(b) out of luck with everybody's favourite drug lord on the scene. The sequel to 'The Batman' is finally here... kind of. So grab your Slush Puppies, take those Drops, order some extra pickles…

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS GALORE - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED The hosts with the most are back faster than ever before with their first hiatus episode of the post season break! You've waited an eternity for this. It felt like it was never actually going to happen. BEETLEJUICE FINALLY HAS A SEQUEL! Listen to our team, along with regular guest Sean Ge…

Minutes 76-78... ish. Kind of. Nearly. We’re back as the credits continue, continue… and… fin. It's the final countdown, Bat Mites. Our Dynamic Duo wrap up the last of the names they can be bothered with and put a cute little bow on this mini season as a whole. They went BEYOND indeed... but where will the future take the two? The next episode foll…

Minutes 71-75 The Joker has transformed back to Drake. Terry’s got him easy. The laser hits the factory and absolutely annihilates the whole place. This isn’t just a little bit of destruction, the whole building erupts! GET ACE OUT OF THERE! As the satellite drifts off into space, calm is restored. It's over. It's all over... Meanwhile, Dee Dee rec…

Minutes 66-70 Batman lies prone, at the whim of The Joker… except he’s got that dawg in him. Kind of. Ace attacks! He’s very well trained - he could eat The Joker’s face clean off but chooses not to. Good boy! Not all that good actually... the tackling sends Joker's buzzer careening right into the electronics, triggering the deadly space laser! May…

Minutes 61-65 Bruce oversees Terry’s invasion of the Joker’s candy land. Tim is also there... unconscious, but alive. Once Drake is back in actually, the young Bat goes full crazy on the dude! Is it justified? HE DOESN'T DO THIS ANYMORE! Except... he kind of does. Literally. Physically. THE MAN BECOMES THE JOKER, DAMN IT! HE TRANSFORMS! We've got L…

Minutes 56-60 We’re back as The Joker (or is it?!?!?) chats away on the big screen to our Terry there, revealing his entire plan! Nice villain move. Joker halts the call and Terry leaps into action… only to instantly be shot down by a hidden laser. Two lasers. Three lasers. Four lasers... they just keep coming! After Batarang-ing his way to safety,…

Minutes 51-55 Bats is still trying to save this FOOL - THIS ABSOLUTE FOOL! Leave him man, he doesn't deserve you. Well he DOESN'T leave him and manages a rescue, so I guess it's a success. Yay? As they fly away we're treated to quite a banger though. INCOMING AKIRA! Bat Fake and co. find out that... Tim Drake... WORKS FOR THE JOKER! Can this really…

Minutes 46-50 We’re back as Barbara and Batman have… uhh… saved Robin. Kind of. Did Harley perish? Terry seems to think so, but if we know DC they won't hesitate to claw somebody back... and I think they just might do it. No body? NO DEATH! And even then... Bruce FORBADE Tim to be Robin ever again. I get it though - I mean, the kid was REALLY messe…

Minutes 41-45 HOW COULD HARLEY DO THIS?!?!? Eh, she's done... well, maybe not WORSE, but things of a comparable nature I suppose. An errant bazooka blast sends both her and Batgirl careening over a dangerous edge of the building. One will fall... to a death? Meanwhile, we discover just WHAT The Joker did to this poor kid and... oh boy... it's DARK,…

Minutes 36-40 We’re back as our dear little Robin lies flightless. IS THIS THE END OF THE BOY WONDER?!?!? Kind of... you'll see... Batman heads out to look for him night after night. By “look for him” we of course mean “beating the crap out of crooks to get answers”. Would you expect any less? After jumping through some rather explosive hoops, The …

Minutes 31-35 The fallout of the wild night of dancing is felt by all. That was a rough one. PARTY ON (Mr Wayne?)! Bruce sure isn't getting down though... he's down and out - the enemy has struck. Most importantly, HE HURT THE BLOODY DOG! That's it, time to go John Wick. We see the true face of the enemy, however... the NEW face of Bruce. Barbara i…

Minutes 26-30 Terry's bro wishes he was an only child. We've all been there, man. CEREAL FLICK TO THE FACE, LOSER! Cut to the club. Again. Did you expect this much clubbing action in a Batman film? We sure didn't! Dana burns Terry good - she absolutely destroys the guy. He's toast. Before he can even recover he's swarmed by... some mysterious ladie…

Minutes 21-25 We’re back as Commissioner Gordon (not that one) is sick of Terry and his ways. GO AWAY, IDIOT! But let's talk about clowns first... Bruce (we're still finding it hard not to call him Batman) is researching The Joker. HOW could he have returned? Is it even him? WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!? Whatever it is, it's not fair to drag Terry into th…

Minutes 16-20 The shindig at Wayne Enterprises is underway. It’s time to Welcome Brucie boy back to the fold! Technical problems lead to far worse issues... THE JOKERZ ATTACK! Woof, Woof! Enter... The Joker himself. He's got some fashion critiques for Bat Junior here and they're on point to be fair. Trim the ears. The heist of the century takes pla…

Minutes 11-15 Bruce is ready to start firing folk and we are absolutely behind him. This isn't business gone mad, it's well deserved! Terry decides that despite the absolute agony that he's in it's time to hit da klllluuuuurrrrrb - party time with the ol' girl-beau. Sadly he's not feeling it though - Terry's just an eepy boy in a wakey world. Meanw…

Minutes 6-10 Dee Dee in danger! Which one? Eh... does it matter? Batman battles Bonk, flag poles crack skulls and... oh, credits. So we're doing these are we? And do they live up to the TV show's ones? I've got some bad news for you there... Melissa Joan Hart, Dead Stockwell, Arleen Sorkin, HENRY ROLLINS?!?!? This cast is stacked. We also get to se…

Minutes 1-5 A new dark night (or Knight?), the return of mayhem... but good guys still wear black. The Bat Minute crew are back, here to take you all the way into the far future as this mini season kicks off with a bang! Our first five minute chunk is underway swiftly as we're introduced to some real Jokerz... and a new hero for the pod. The next e…

Calling all Mall Rats, Mall Goths, Mall Punks, and Mallternatives! Malls fulfilled our dreams and socials scenes for generations, but they are quickly turning from a safe haven for teenagers to abandoned monuments to late stage capitalism. Born of the suburbs, malls had their last great era in the 1990s. Audra and Raymond talk mall movies, mall his…

Originally unleashed upon the world on 12/05/22, this bonus release for our Bat fans is the debut episode of one of Sleepy Charlie Media's other podcasts - this one all about the (formerly lost) '80s masterpiece (?) MIAMI CONNECTION! Join us for Miami Minutes - and if you enjoy the show make sure to subscribe on your podcatcher of choice or head on…

She taught him what it was to fly. He taught her what it was to love. Allegedly. From out of another galaxy and into your hearts comes... Supergirl! Relive the wonders of magic wands, nuclear devices in your pocket, black magic from ancient grimoires, complicated bras, awful romantic interests, the Phantom Zone and CAMP-BLOODY-WITCHES! YAAAAAAAS! J…

It's time to celebrate once more and this time the Bat gang are bringing you the tale of a hard rockin' bluesman... turned snow man. Snow dad. HOW COOL IS THAT? Not at all, it seems - well, except for the snowball machine gun ability, of course. Join us as we discuss this Michael Keaton... classic? One of us thinks so, at least! And hey, snow pod i…

Were the ‘90s the Suburbs Decade? Raymond and Audra discuss the explosion of the suburbs and its hand in creating the Church Youth Group, Youth Pastors, and even Christian Rock. Raymond’s personal experiences (and listener input), help flesh out this very ‘90s phenomenon. Audra finally gets to ask the burning question, “What’s up with the whole Chr…

It's end times fun times here at Retrophilia as we discuss how anxieties for Y2K expressed themselves in 90's cinema via apocalypse-themed movies. It was a decade full of 'em, but we'll focus on two movies that share several themes in common: IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1994) and THE NINTH GATE (1999).By Audra and Raymond

Muahahaha - the Bat Minute team are here to bring you chills and thrills this spoopy season as they discover if the supernatural is real or not once and for all! Join our duo as they venture deep into Zombie Island with Scooby Doo and crew. ZOINKS! IT'S A PIRATE! HAPPY HALLOWEEN, BAT MITES! The next episode follows... soon. Same Bat Pod, different …

And now the end is... well, not even near... it's HERE! Join our dynamic duo for one last dive into Mask of the Phantasm as they round out the credits and lay plans for further podcast world domination! The next episode follows... next season! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's Cave! The Bat Minute …

Coming to you (not) in glorious Dolby Stereo, it's the penultimate episode of the season! Join our dynamic duo as they dig into and discuss the various departments of the digital, the audio and even an ADR supervisor CALLED FOLEY! Absurd. The next episode follows on Friday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute L…

We’re back as these Korean kings and queens scroll across our screens. Legends, one and all. Oh and a big shout-out to that Xerox, for real. Anybody for Tekken? The next episode follows on Wednesday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's Cave! The Bat Minute theme song is by the band Rat Bit Kit and As…

We’re back as the credits roll, baby. The best time of the year, right? You all look forward to this, it's the highlight! From Hamill to Riba, from Ronaldo to Butz, this episode touches on them all. And we never even told you about Tia... The next episode follows on Monday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute L…

As well as discussing the final shots of the film itself the text then continues to scroll on by, giving our investigative team some meat (and names) to sink their teeth into. There may also be a few more exciting insider tidbits... The next episode follows on Friday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listene…

Batman stares into the night sky, gazing upon the Bat Signal once more, ready to renew his vow. He fires his grappling hook and swings from the rooftop, towards our screen… and the credits roll! We’re done! SEE YA! Wait... no... there's more! IT'S TIME FOR THE CREDITS, BABY! The next episode follows on Wednesday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!…

Bruce cradles the locket in his hands, still clinging on to a love lost... or is he taking one last look before plunging himself further into the dark depths of The Bat? Meanwhile, on the Mini Titanic: Andrea is attending some kind of swingin' shindig. She ain't feeling it though. Nope. Veils do kind of spoil the mood a little. LEAVE THE PHANTASM A…

Bruce sits feeling defeated. He won the battle, but did he win the war? No. The answer is no. Alfred shows us with his healing balms and... uhh... massage oils? Regardless, his true mission is get our boy back on track, mentally. He's got to sweep that hero complex away! The next episode follows on Friday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join u…

The Joker’s scheme EXPLODES onto the screen. The bomb has dropped and the guy is practically laughing himself to death. HE HAS WON! FINALLY! Or so he thinks... Andrea whisks the prankster away for a magical mystery tour as The Bat gets blown into the damn sea! Back at the cave he realises that all is lost. Or so he thinks... The next episode follow…

Even The Joker, of all people, has been shaken by this INSANE crash - for once he’s stuck without a punchline! Andrea pops back onto the scene, seemingly refilled with vigour. She doesn't care that this place is about to blow - it ends here and now! EVIL DIES TONIGHT! Tick, tick... BOOM! Burn, baby, burn. The next episode follows on Monday. Same Ba…

The Joker ROCKETS through the skies with Batman in hot pursuit. The pair end up spinning and hurtling toward the ground below! Uh oh! If only Bats knew when to quit, huh? Crash, bang, wallop - what a minute! The next episode follows on Friday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's Cave! The Bat Minute …

Today, these annoying little planes act like an absolute nuisance. It’s just not on! Our hero knows just want to do, however... and might makes right! BAT SMASH! Joker reveals all - this place is rigged to blow in a mere five minutes! Better clear out of there or your guano is gonna be all over the place! Did anybody call for a jetpack? The next ep…

Joker goes all Hot Fuzz on The Bat today as he decides to use the Model Village (city) itself as a weapon of war! Our hero comes back with some sick moves of his own however - SUPERKICK PARTAAAAAY! This is a slobberknocker! Time to go full kaiju? TIME TO GO FULL KAIJU! The next episode follows on Monday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us …

Full magic trick in effect - a poof of smoke and Andrea is GONE. I guess Bruce now knows how it feels to be on the receiving end of this. Joker calls out to him from the shadows and just the sight and sound of this clown is enough to infuriate Batman. I'M GONNA BASH YOU GOOD! Let's creep through WB town now... The next episode follows on Friday. Sa…

Batman basically just throws his damn bike into the giant fan. Nice one. Good plan. We mock but it does get the job done, so who's really the fool here, eh? The Joker runs for it but Brucie boy has other things to deal with first - his love life! HIS ANDREA! She's only looking to turn into Anakin Skywalker though, it seems. IF YOU’RE NOT WITH ME, T…

The wind is raging courtesy of Andrea’s biggest fan. If only we all had that problem! I think we need a pick-me-up... Wait… BATMAN TO THE RESCUE! Via motorbike! Will he make it to Andrea in time? She's about to lose her grip... The next episode follows on Monday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's C…

The Joker climbs to his feet after that terrible blow to the groin. Stay strong, king. Leaping to his defence is none other than his trusty Hazel. Such a devoted RoboWife! WITH ADDED BALONEY! BOLOGNA! WHATEVER! After our Tall Man flees the scene by just leaping out of a damn window, Andrea tails him via the power of smoke. The next episode follows …

If television was your babysitter, this episode is for you! Audra & Raymond discuss sweet sweet cable TV, why it was invented and how we spent our childhoods (and beyond) parked in front of it. From Nickelodeon to MTV to Skinemax, Retrophilia unscrambles shows like "The Adventures of Pete & Pete," VH1's "Behind the Music," "USA Up All Night," and m…

The Joker has to halt his... uhh... "love party" due to the arrival of… THE PHANTASM! GASP! Say the line, Phantasm - “YOUR ANGEL OF DEATH AWAITS”. YAY! Joker does something a bit rare that shows he might actually be a little concerned by all of this at least - he lunges in for her with a punch! He also blows smoke, apparently... and has an Achilles…

Andrea goes all swirly-whirly and we journey through time AGAIN. We're all gonna get travel sick at this rate. In the past we see her approaching her home, shopping in hand. Comical baguettes protruding forth. As she enters her home out steps... THE TALL MAN! That can't be good... Meanwhile, in the present, The Joker is about to get freaky with his…

Batman stares at Andrea’s locket. The two of them, so in love. Could she possibly be the villain? Nah, no chance! Suddenly, a phone call. Who's on the line? IT'S THE JOKER, BABY! That'll teach Bats not to answer other people's phones while snooping. Still, at least he's about to get a gift... via airmail too! How fancy. The next episode follows on …

Arthur finishes his explanation for how he’s ended up going down the rabbit hole. It's a bit of a soft excuse though, dude... I'm not buying your innocence here. Oh, you needed some money for the campaign? Boo-hoo. All throughout this sob story he laughs. He cannot stop laughing. THE LAUGHS ARE ETERNAL! Cut to The Bat arriving at Andrea’s window li…