Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub

In this episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss the first volume of Batman: Knightfall by Chuck Dixon and more. Joining us to discuss this classic story is co-creator of the E4 teen drama Skins, JAMIE BRITTAIN! Will TJ faint with fanboy overload? Will any backs be broken?! Let's find out.

Jamie: @matronboy; @MaverickGames; @crateandcrowbar

Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon 

TJ: @troyfin2

Mark: @iameldiablito; @Broaxium

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music: Nick Oyler

Edited by: Chris Ceary and TJ Finecey 

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this revamped episode of Gotham Outsiders, we are finally getting back to our regular release schedule... with a new addition to our show. Please help us welcome our new co-host: podcaster extraordinaire and past guest, MARK PEREZ! Think of this episode as a new #1 issue for our podcast; a good jumping on point. 

Mark: @iameldiablito; @Broaxium

Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon 

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music: Nick Oyler

Edited by: Chris Ceary and TJ Finecey 

Logo: Aliza Layne

WE'RE BACK! In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, as a little holiday treat, we're finally sharing the recording of our Flame Con 2023 Panel, Can't Spell Robin Without Bi. (Credit to Jadzia Axelrod for that amazing title.) We are joined by writer of Blue Beetle, JOSH TRUJILLO, GLAAD nominated writer, BEN "BEE" KAHN, and comics reviewer, SHIRI SONDHEIMER! Filling in for TJ are bat-cademic, BRONWYN KELLY-SEIGH, and author, DAVID R. SLAYTON! 

Josh: @losthiskeysman; joshtrujillo.com 

Ben: @BenTheKahn; @ProgHorrorPod; benkahncomics.com 

Shiri: @SWSondheimer

David: @drslayton; davidrslayton.com 

Bronwyn: @shinybabyb; @thirstyontoon 

Chris: @themythofpsyche

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music: Nick Oyler

Edited by: Chris Ceary and TJ Finecey 

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we celebrate DC Pride 2023 with creators from the issue: Josh Trujillo, Bruka Jones, Rye Hickman, Ariana Maher, and Tom Peyer. We discuss their stories from the anthology, "Anniversary," "Hey, Stranger," “Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story,” and more, including “A Tribute to Rachel Pollack.” 

Josh: @losthiskeysman; joshtrujillo.com

Bruka: @BrukaJones; linktr.ee/brukajones

Rye: @RyeHickman; ryehickman.com

Ariana: @CommentAiry; airy.bsky.social; arianamaher.com

Tom: @tompeyer; comicsahoy.com

Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music: Nick Oyler 

Edited by: Chris Ceary

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we discuss The DC Book of Pride: A Celebration of DC's LGBTQIA+ Characters with the author herself, JADZIA AXELROD! We talk about the concept behind the book, the research process, what characters made the cut (and some who didn't), etc. We also touch on Jadzia's contribution to the DC Pride 2023 anthology and her upcoming Hawkgirl series. 

Jadzia: @planetx; jadziaaxelrod.com 

Chris: @themythofpsyche

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music and edited by: Nick Oyler

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we celebrate DC Pride 2023 with creators from the issue: A.L. Kaplan, Andrew Drilon, Hayden Sherman, and Marissa Louise. We discuss their stories from the anthology, "Love's Lightning Heart: A Multiversity Story," "Subspace Transmission,” and "Lost & Found: A Spirit World Story." 

Alan: @alkcomics; alkcomics.com

Andrew: @andrewdrilon; lnk.bio/comicbooker

Hayden: @Cleanlined; haydenshermanart.com

Marissa: @marissadraws; marissadraws.tumblr.com

Chris: @themythofpsyche

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music: Nick Oyler 

Edited by: Chris Ceary

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we shine a spotlight on extremely talented creator, C.S. PACAT! Cat writes Jon Kent Superman and Nightwing stories for DC Comics, as well as Fence for BOOM! Studios, and novels such as Captive Prince and Dark Rise. They also are known for creating the character of Ash, Jon Kent's very own "Catwoman," in Lazarus Planet; AKA, TJ ships it...

Order Fence: Redemption #1 (Pride Exclusive) HERE to donate all proceeds to The Trevor Project.

Cat: @cspacat; cspacat.com 

Chris: @themythofpsyche

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music: Nick Oyler 

Edited by: Chris Ceary

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we discuss the anthology issue, DC Pride 2023. From "Love's Lightning Heart: A Multiversity Story" to "Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story," we cover every story in this monumental collection. Expanding our JLQ, we have returning guests: GLAAD-nominated writer and editor, GREG LOCKARD, and comics reviewer, SHIRI SONDHEIMER!

Greg: @greglockard; readliebestrasse.com

Shiri: @SWSondheimer; swsondheimer.com

Chris: @themythofpsyche

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music: Nick Oyler 

Edited by: Chris Ceary

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we shine a spotlight on extremely talented creator, A.L. KAPLAN! Alan is known for creating Circuit Breaker/Julien Jourdain, DC’s first major transmasculine superhero. He does amazing covers featuring queer superheroes like Jon Kent Superman, Harley Quinn, Dreamer, and more. Most recently, Alan also has a story in the DC Pride 2023 anthology.

Alan: @alkcomics; alkcomics.com 

Chris: @themythofpsyche

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music and edited by: Nick Oyler

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we present the second half of the 2023 GO Awards, an interactive awards show that reflects on some of our favorite books we've covered so far. You voted, and we listened! Now you get to listen to some of our favorite returning guests announce the winners of the following categories: MOST TOXIC BATMAN (Jadzia Axelrod), BEST HEROINE (Shiri Sondheimer), BEST OVERALL BOOK (Kent Mudle), and BEST VILLAIN (Ben "Bee" Kahn)! 

Jadzia: @planetx; jadziaaxelrod.com

Shiri: @SWSondheimer

Kent: @kentmudle; BERET 

Ben: @BenTheKahn; benkahncomics.com

Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music and edited by: Nick Oyler

Logo: Aliza Layne

In the twenty-sixth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss the second half of the massive Batman Eternal. Joining us on this two-parter to dissect this beast are a couple of our favorite returning guests: bat-cademics, STEVEN LEYVA and BRONWYN KELLY-SEIGH! Why was Eternal such a formative book for Chris? Why has TJ changed his opinion on a certain ship? Let's find out... 

Steven: @sdleyva

Bronwyn: @shinybabyb; @thirstyontoon

Chris: @themythofpsyche

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music: Nick Oyler 

Edited by: Chris Ceary

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we present the first half of the 2023 GO Awards, an interactive awards show that reflects on some of our favorite books we've covered so far. You voted, and we listened! Now you get to listen to some of our favorite returning guests announce the winners of the following categories: BEST ROBIN (Lauren R. O'Connor), BEST MOMENT (Sarwat Chadda), GAYEST BOOK (Mark Perez), and BEST SHIP (Marcus To)! 

Lauren: @lroconn15; Robin and the Making of American Adolescence

Sarwat: @sarwatchadda; Adventures of Sik Aziz

Mark: @iameldiablito; @Broaxium

Marcus: @marcusto; marcusto.com 

Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music and edited by: Nick Oyler

Logo: Aliza Layne

In the TWENTY-FIFTH episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss the first half of the massive Batman Eternal. Joining us this landmark episode to dissect this beast are a couple of our favorite returning guests: bat-cademics, STEVEN LEYVA and BRONWYN KELLY-SEIGH! Why was Eternal such a formative book for Chris? Why has TJ changed his opinion on a certain ship? Let's find out... 

Steven: @sdleyva

Bronwyn: @shinybabyb; @thirstyontoon

Chris: @themythofpsyche

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music: Nick Oyler 

Edited by: Chris Ceary

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special second episode of Gotham Outsiders: Academy, join Professor Chris as they use the lens of Batman to examine gender. Welcome back to GO Academy!  

Chris: @themythofpsyche

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music: Nick Oyler and RedProductions (This is a sound effect from the Epic Stock Media Explainer Video SFX sound library.)

Edited by: Chris Ceary

Logo: Aliza Layne

In the twenty-fourth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman: Dark Victory by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. We are joined by returning guest and season director of Batman: The Telltale Series and Batman: The Enemy Within, KENT MUDLE! Let us tell you, dear listener, of the classic tale of Janice Porter... 

Kent: @kentmudle; BERET

Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music and edited by: Nick Oyler

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: The Better Cut, we discuss the Batman: The Animated Series episode, "Harley and Ivy." Joining us is host of the Slayerfest 98 and My Bloody Judy podcasts, IAN CARLOS! We talk Harlivy, bazookas, and why some people might just possibly hate men. 

Ian: @ianxcarlos; @slayerfestx98; @MyBloodyJudy

Chris: @themythofpsyche; @ThirstyOnToon

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music: Nick Oyler 

Edited by: Chris Ceary

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we discuss James Gunn's first DC slate announcement. Joining us to dissect this film and TV news is host of Talking Comics podcast, Assistant managing editor at JoBlo.com, and returning guest, STEVE SEIGH! We talk every new project revealed for Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, as well as The Batman Part II, and more. Damian? Damian!! 

Steve: @dead_anchoress; @talkingcomics

Chris: @themythofpsyche

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music: Nick Oyler 

Edited by: Chris Ceary

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we interview artist of Red Robin, Batman: Urban Legends' "Jason Todd: Cheer," and more, MARCUS TO! While we reflect on Marcus' time working on Red Robin and Batman: Urban Legends, we also talk about his relationship with fandom, Betsy Braddock and Rachel Summers slow-burning into a canon queer couple throughout his Excalibur run over at Marvel, and of course... the long-beloved relationship between Tim Drake and Conner Kent. TimKon rights!

Marcus: @marcusto; marcusto.com 

Chris: @themythofpsyche

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music and edited by: Nick Oyler

Logo: Aliza Layne

In the twenty-third episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Red Robin: The Grail/Collision by Chris Yost, Ramon Bachs, and Marcus To. We are joined by author of the Adam Binder novels and more, DAVID R. SLAYTON! We discuss Tim Drake and his mental health, his reunion with no homo bestie Conner Kent, and much more. 

David: @drslayton; davidrslayton.com

Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music: Nick Oyler 

Edited by: Chris Ceary

Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we interview writer of Hulking & Wiccan, Batman: Urban Legends, Batman: The Enemy Within, and more, JOSH TRUJILLO! We talk about Josh's currently-releasing BLUE BEETLE: GRADUATION DAY, DC's Round Robin competition, TimKon, Bluepulse, and other Bat-things. 

Josh: @losthiskeysman; joshtrujillo.com 

Chris: @themythofpsyche

TJ: @troyfin2

Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders

Music and edited by: Nick Oyler

Logo: Aliza Layne