Apologies for the sub-par audio folks, due to technical difficulties we had to utilize our back-up recording. It is fitting though, because this episode is some hot goddamn garbage. Zeta Project continues to dig bold new depths of mediocrity, and our hosts slowly lose their mind in the process, We also discover Mitch's hatred of Transformers, Cameron's continued movie ignorance and how much Rocket Power sucked. It's a lot.
Read MoreEpisode 14 - Feeding Time (Superman: The Animated Series S01E06)
Recurring super-foe Rudy Jones AKA Parasite is introduced to the DCAU canon this week, in another shining example of Superman: The Animated Series' commitment to Good Cartooning. Did you know that Parasite has a lot of Deviantart porn? Of course you did. Everything has a lot of Deviantart porn. Beyond Cameron's efforts to trick us into learning more about Parasite's aforementioned Deviantart porn, we adjudicate whether any non-McElroys are legally allowed to make the "breaking news" noise in this post-Haunted Doll Watch world, recap Zack's TLC experience (whatever that stands for), and test Cameron's knowledge on our beloved stars of stage and screen.
Read MoreEpisode 13 - In Blackest Night (Justice League S01E04-05)
The band's back together! As we return to our very on #brand Watchtower, we find our favorite super-team trying to prove the innocence of one of their own: Green Lantern! Along the way we meet his shitty co-workers, discover an incredibly unsubtle robot uprising and learn about Zack's embarassing underwear.
Read MoreBonus Episode 2 - Invasion of the Secret Santas! (Batman: The Brave and the Bold S01E04)
Happy Holidays, y'all! We got you a BONUS EPISODE! Sorry, you can't return it for store credit. In the spirit of the season, Zack, Graham and Mitch watched the wonderful Christmas episode of the always amazing Batman: The Brave and the Bold. In between the fistfights with Santa robots and Batman reindeer chases we discuss our sordid childhood Christmas habits, the similarities between highly advanced androids and the common duck and Graham is overtaken by the Spirit of Christmas itself! Plus, Michael Caine returns! For, like, a whole minute!
Read MoreEpisode 12 - His Maker's Name (Zeta Project S1E02)
We flew too high, friends. After a stunning chain of good-to-great episodes, this week we are dragged back down to Earth by the albatross around this podcast's neck: The Zeta Project. Graham came down with a mysterious "sickness" but Zack, Mitch and Cameron are here to wonder what they did to deserve this. In between the anguish we discuss whether Jack London wrote The Hatchet (he didn't), if Incineroar is the best new Pokemon (it is), and wonder if Siri is plotting all of our deaths. (She is.)
Read MoreBonus Episode 1 - Batman: Under the Red Hood
IT'S A BONUS EPISODE, NERDS. After a long delay, you can finally hear Zack, Graham and Mitch discuss fan-favorite Batman flick, Under the Red Hood! It's very good! Mitch reminds us of this several times. In between the familial angst and shocking reveals, we discuss what makes a good Joker, whether Ra's Al Ghul is a secret Dracula and how many wrestling references is too many! (It is one, one is too many.)
Read MoreEpisode 11 - A Little Piece of Home (Superman: The Animated Series S01E05)
Towerheads, prepare yourself for your first proper taste of true Luthor villainy and an introduction to all-state DCAU henchwoman Mercy Graves in episode 5 of Superman: The Animated Series, "A Little Taste of Home." Spoiler alert: it is very good. Along the way, we phone a friend about the proper pronunciation of train-based sentai series ToQger, commend the series' period-appropriate radiation safety protocols, and discuss ancient Babylonian Crockery at length because it annoys Zack.
Read MoreEpisode 10 - Golem (Batman Beyond S01E04)
Welp. This one is a bit of a bummer. Recorded the day after the US Presidential Election, Cameron sits this episode out as Zack, Graham and Mitch find the cyberpunk dytopia of Batman Beyond hitting a little too close to home. We also discovered a cache of secret anime, ponder whether Doctor Strange vapes and discover that high schoolers are the worst no matter what century you're in.
Read MoreEpisode 9 - Black Out (Batman Beyond S01E03)
Y'all ready to get weird? We return to the far-flung future of the DCAU as Terry McGinnis takes on his first legitimate, and sexy, supervillain: Inque! In between discovering bold new fetishes, the crew talks about Westworld, Graham's inexhaustible parade of cartoon lady crushes, the sport of FutureBall and Mitch won't stop EATING HIS GODDAMN HUMMUS.
Read MoreEpisode 8 - Fun and Games (Superman: The Animated Series S01E04)
And lo, as Dr. Fate did predict, we have returned to cover the second/fourth episode of Superman: The Animated Series, in which our titular hero squares off against a man who is a doll. We're down a co-host for this week's harrowing sprint through Bruce Timm's psyche, but we more than make up for it with a rousing roundtable on Batman's Pokémon type coverage and surefire strategies for all the aspiring toymen out there.
Read MoreEpisode 7 - Christmas with the Joker (Batman: The Animated Series S01E02)
Ho ho ho, listeners. Hope you're prepared for an expired egg nog induced fever dream because this episode is WEIRD. Joker terrorizes the city of Gotham, the spirit of Christmas and our expectations of what BTAS is supposed to be. We also discuss how much A Christmas Story sucks (a whole bunch), the wonderful caption work they are doing at Amazon and proper Joker Hostage Etiquette.
Read MoreEpisode 6 - Secret Origins (Justice League S01E01-E03)
After dredging through the wasteland, we have found civilization. The Justice League is here. And alongside the World's Greatest Superheroes is a bunch of comics talk, terrifying body horror and guest appearances from friend of the show Michael Caine, Geoff and Johns, and two different versions of President John F. Kennedy!
Read MoreEpisode 5 - The Accomplice (Zeta Project S01E01)
Remember how we said Static Shock was a stinker? We were idiot children. Marvel as we reach new depths with the utter dreck that is The Zeta Project. On this episode, Mitch tries his best to avoid talking about the episode, Cameron has terrible taste and Graham drinks his weight in motor oil/whiskey.
Read MoreEpisode 4 - Shock to the System (Static Shock S01E01)
We're back! We had to hit a stinker at some point, and BOY did we hit one. Keeping with the quality of Static Shock's premiere we descend into chaos right out the gate. Join us for a journey into the depths of creepy bookselling, the manic cry for help that is Static Shock's soundtrack and how many goddamn times the boys can try to drive Zack insane.
Read MoreEpisode 3 - Rebirth (Batman Beyond S01E01-E02)
Apologies for the late episode, folks! This week we dive into the cyberpunk hell that is Batman Beyond! We discuss cutting edge future fashion, the secret lives of Cameron's dogs, the appropriate soundtrack for teen angst and actually remember to answer your wonderful questions this time!
As always, feel free to shoot as an email atallalongthewatchtowerpodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter at @watchtowerdcau.
Read MoreEpisode 2 - Last Son of Krypton (Superman: The Animated Series, S01E01-E03)
Our second episode tackles the 3-part premiere of Superman: The Animated Series, "Last Son of Krypton". It's very good! Along the way, we discuss Graham's methods for dealing with difficult fans, Pa Kent's secret Kevin Costner Closet, unveil the Komic Korner and discover the twin joys of BIBBO BIBOWSKI and Soder Cola. We had a few mic issues this week, so please bear with us!
As always, feel free to shoot as an email atallalongthewatchtowerpodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter at @watchtowerdcau.
Komic Korner music, "Paris Ballad", provided by Dana Boulé via the Creative Commons License. Check out her work here:freemusicarchive.org/music/Dana_Boule/
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Episode 1 - On Leather Wings (Batman: The Animated Series, S01E01)
Our first episode features "On Leather Wings" the first episode of Batman: The Animated Series and super goddamn weird pilot. Featuring wannabe radio DJs, the Great Mustache Debate of 2016, outrageous apocalypse survival plans, sexy eyebrows, special guest Michael Caine and one incredible book, it's a pretty odd pilot for both shows.
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