A podcast where DC Comics artist & writer Will Robson and mega Batman fan Alex Robson, delve into the critically acclaimed Batman the Animated Series! This podcast takes a close look at this groundbreaking series, including: episode reviews, cast and crew interviews, toy and merchandise retrospectives, character designs, music reviews, comic book influences, and so much more. This is the definitive podcast for all BTAS fans and one you won't want to miss!
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A podcast where two brothers delve into the critically acclaimed 90's cartoon, Spider-Man the Animated Series. Host Alex Robson and co-host/MARVEL artist, Will Robson review episodes, interview cast members, review merchandise, discuss comic book origins to animation and so much more! This is a show that celebrates this series in all its glory and packed full of nostalgia and laughs. So, sit back and let your spidey senses tingle, as with a great podcast also comes great recordability!
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Kendra Little's podcast discussing database performance tuning, software development, and working with data.
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Want to get better at work? At managing others? Managing yourself? Gayle Allen interviews experts who take your performance to the next level. Each episode features a book with insights to help you achieve your goals.
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A Slice of Tech is a podcast hosted by Alex Williams. Listen along as Al speaks with the brains behind some of the UK's most innovative and interesting technology companies.
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scigest - Plant & Food Research podcast
The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited
Welcome to Scigest - podcast-sized servings of digestible science from Plant & Food Research. Join us as we explore the advancements and impact our scientists are making in food production, including developing new cultivars, innovative new foods, to bioprotection science, AI and technology, and creating sustainable production systems. Listen to our scientists as they share and discuss current research in Aotearoa New Zealand, and beyond in this award-winning podcast collection. Make sure to ...
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Deep, Funky, Soulful, Jackin' House Music. 420 Ceis, Acumen, Adriatique, Alex Augello, Alex Niggemann & Superlounge, Alexander East, Andrade, Andrew Chibale, Andrew Mataus, Andry Nalin, Andy Clockwork, Andy Meston, Anhanguera, Aphreme, Arco, Armbar, Artie Flexs, Arts & Leisure, Audio Soul Project, Bang Bang, BeatPimps, Belocca, Bleep District, Boo Williams, Brandon Bass, Brent Vassar, Brett Valentine, Bucked Naked, Butch, Canard, The Candy Dealers, Carleto, Chanson E, Chemars, Chris Lauer, C ...
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Discover the stories behind thriving businesses and the visionaries who built them. Insightful conversations on scaling companies, driving innovation, and fostering resilience. Hosted by Desi Velikova from Pony Studio.
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Exploring the reasons why we move. Be it running, weightlifting, calisthenics, yoga and everything in between, each episode a new guest shares the reasons why they move and the never ending benefits it gives them.
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Our hosts return to the podcave to review the episode, BIRDS OF A FEATHER. Alex and Will are surprised at how good this episode is and if it wasn't for the somewhat disappointing ending, it would be in their top tier episodes list. Our hosts talk about Penguin's dating game, why calling someone a FATSO is a brutal insult, and how Batman doesn't kno…
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In this episode of the People | Planet | Food podcast series, I chat with Kate Meyer, Founder and CEO of the Planetary Accounting Network (PAN). This small not-for-profit organisation from Wānaka is dedicated to translating cutting-edge earth systems science into actionable plans that help individuals, businesses, and governments operate within glo…
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Batman the Animated Series Episode Ranking - Part 1
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Our hosts finally return to the podcave after a break and sit down to rank the first half of Batman the Animated Series. Alex and Will go through every episode that they've reviewed on the podcast so far and rank them based on their opinion. Which episodes will sit above the rest and which will end up in the toilet? Some of the rankings will surpri…
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CM 273: Kasley Killam on the Art and Science of Connection
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It’s become common knowledge that we need to prioritize our physical and mental health. In fact we’re encouraged to commit to regular exercise and good nutrition, and to engage with mental health professionals as part of a healthy lifestyle.And if public health experts like Kasley Killam have their way, social health will become just as important. …
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Over the last 25 years, genetic techniques have rapidly evolved. In this episode of Scigest, scientists Blue Plunkett and Dr Revel Drummond provide a brief guide to the latest gene technologies. What is a null segregant? What is CRISPR-Cas9? How do these cutting-edge tools differ from earlier GMO technologies? Note: Since we recorded this Dame Juli…
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CM 272: Julia Hotz on the Connection Cure
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Each day, millions of doctors write prescriptions for drugs intended to help their patients. But what if many of our modern health ailments, like depression, anxiety, and chronic pain, would benefit as much, if not more, from a social prescription?What if nature, art, movement, and service could reduce our symptoms, decrease doctor visits, and impr…
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For nearly 40 years, retiring scientist Rob Agnew has dedicated his career to logging and analysing the changing weather patterns in the Marlborough region. In this episode of Scigest, our new podcaster, Dion Mundy, sits down with Rob Agnew to explore his impactful career from his work in protecting the wine industry through meteorological trend st…
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From Corporate Lawyer to Social Impact Entrepreneur: Sanjay Lobo's Journey with OnHand
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Send us a text In this episode, Desi sits down with Sanjay Lobo, the CEO of OnHand, the leading volunteering platform revolutionising employee engagement. From his humble beginnings in South London, to his impressive career trajectory through senior roles at Lastminute.com and Vistaprint, Sanjay shares his unique journey from lawyer to tech founder…
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CM 271: Anna Goldfarb on Modern Friendship
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We know how important friendships are. At the very least, for our health and well-being. But we also know how hard it gets to make and keep friends over the course of a lifetime, especially as we move, change jobs, and have families.That’s why Anna Goldfarb’s book, Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections, is so important. We n…
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Redback spiders have established populations in Central Otago and Taranaki, posing a threat to human health and taonga native species such as the critically endangered Cromwell chafer beetle.We talk to Chemist Dr Andrew Twidle, who is leading the development of a pheromone tool to eradicate these invasive redback spiders, the first attempt in the w…
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Our hosts come together for this one, and sit down in the podcave to review possibly the greatest episode of Batman the Animated Series, ALMOST GOT 'IM. Alex and Will review the animation, the dialogue, the performances, their favourite villain story, and all the behind the scenes facts about the making of this perfect episode. Our hosts also wonde…
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CM 270: Alex Budak Helps Us Become Changemakers
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Most of us believe we can make a difference in the world. That we can have an impact. What holds us back from acting on those beliefs are often the doubts. Doubts about our skills, our credentials, even our roles at work.Alex Budak studied the research and interviewed the changemakers, and he argues we can all be changemakers, no matter our resumes…
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Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to watch and review the episode, TERROR IN THE SKY. Alex and Will discuss the return of the (wo)Man-Bat and the Bride of Frankenstein meets French Connection vibe that this episode brings. Along with comparing it to the very first episode of BTAS and questioning if it's a good sequel or not? Our hosts al…
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Thomas Robson-Kanu: From Football Glory to Health Revolution with The Turmeric Co.
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Send us a text If you're a football fan, you might remember Thomas Robson-Kanu from his Premier League days at Reading F.C. or his spectacular goal in Euro 2016, which helped Wales reach the semi-finals. Today, Thomas is the founder and CEO of The Turmeric Co., one of the UK's leading functional beverage companies. Born from his personal health jou…
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Join us for the latest insights from a comprehensive global study on consumer preferences, following up on our initial Future Urban Consumer podcast from October last year. Understanding consumer attitudes is crucial when developing new food technologies and farming systems. Plant & Food Research's Future Urban Consumer programme delves into how co…
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CM 269: Dacher Keltner on How Awe Helps Us Thrive
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This year, we witnessed a solar eclipse. Walking the streets of my neighborhood that day, looking through my solar eclipse glasses and sharing them with others, I felt a profound sense of awe.And I saw that awe, that wonder, reflected in the faces of the people around me. For one or two hours, we were part of something bigger than ourselves. And th…
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Our hosts travel overseas to an ancient hidden podcave this week, and sit down to review, DAY OF THE SAMURAI. Alex and Will are somewhat divided on their feelings for this episode. With a difference of opinion for the overall plot and animation quality, our two hosts are in opposite corners of this pod volcano. Plus, they notice Alfred's many holid…
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Batman & Robin Review (or: He Really Leans into Dick)
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Alex and Ben return to the podcave to review another Batman movie. This time they're reviewing the infamous, BATMAN & ROBIN.Our hosts break the ice by talking about all of the unique performances in this film. Plus, Alex shares some behind the scenes facts, they talk about the one and only good scene and recast the movie in the modern day.They also…
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Social connections are one of the keys to a happy and healthy life, yet few of us learn how to build them.If we’re lucky, we have family and friends who model them. But even then, our biology equips us with cognitive biases that can get in the way.Fortunately, award-winning science writer David Robson has studied the research. He shares what he’s l…
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In this episode of People | Planet | Food, Roger Robson-Williams speaks with Brendan O’Connell, Chief Executive of AgritechNZ, to discuss the role of agritech in creating a healthier, fairer, and more environmentally friendly food system. Brendan shares his perspective on what agritech is, how it can help, and how AgritechNZ supports a diverse rang…
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Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to watch, MOON OF THE WOLF. Did our hosts LYCAN this episode? Or did it not scratch their itch? Alex and Will talk about the werewolf's backstory and what they think of this classic Universal monster running around the streets of Gotham. Plus, they discover that Alfred is very knowledgeable in the kink c…
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New technologies are essential in helping scientists and growers combat vine diseases in vineyards. This week, podcaster and data scientist Tom Moore interviews vine doctor Dion Mundy about his latest research on plant disease monitoring, disease identification, and modelling for future climate changes. Dion was one of our first interviews on Scige…
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Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to watch The Island of Dr. Moreau -- I mean, Tyger Tyger. Alex and Will give credit to the animation and character design, but that's about as far as their positive thoughts go for this episode. The Island of Dr. Moreau and Batman just don't mix and this weird mash-up is proof of that. Our hosts discuss …
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There are many good reasons to look to others. For example, you might need expert advice or feedback to improve your performance. But there’s one reason not to, and, that is, to determine your self-worth.When you look to someone else to define you or tell you how to live your life, you lose a lot. And if you find it hard to believe you’d ever let s…
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Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to review the episode, JOKER'S WILD. Alex and Will chat about all of the Joker dialogue that they quote on a weekly basis, along with how they both thought that Lock-Up was introduced in this episode, but it turned out to just be some guy. Our hosts also talk about the patchy animation in this episode, w…
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Plant & Food Research's Nelson site is home to Aotearoa New Zealand's largest flume tank, an innovative facility that allows scientists to test and develop new technologies in both simulated open ocean and controlled laboratory environments. In this week's podcast, Julie Blommaert sits down with fellow scientists Suzy Black and Louise Kregting to d…
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Special Guest - Batman TAS Background Artist Keith Weesner
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Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down with the very talented background artist, Keith Weesner. Alex and Will chat with Keith about the inspirations behind the legendary backgrounds that are featured in Batman the Animated Series and all of the DCAU shows. Keith shares stories about what backgrounds he's most proud of, what influences were be…
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Erik Darling and Kendra Little Rate SQL Server Perf Tuning Techniques
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Erik Darling joins Kendra Little to rate different SQL Server Performance Tuning Techniques in episode 81 of the Dear SQL DBA podcast. We share our opinions of... (deep breath) Recompile hints, Query Store hints and plan forcing, CTEs, Resource Governor, the legacy cardinality estimator, Table Variables, Automatic Plan Correction, Batch Mode, index…
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CM 266: Jeff Wetzler on Deepening Connections
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We’re surrounded by people with knowledge. The manager who can provide expert feedback or the colleague who has important information. These kinds of insights can help us achieve our goals.Yet as much as we need that knowledge, we often don’t act in ways that invite it. It’s when the project runs behind or we can’t make our numbers that we realize,…
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In this episode of the People | Planet | Food podcast series, host Roger Robson-Williams talks to Martin Rich, a former investment banker turned Chief Executive of the UK’s Future-Fit Foundation. Martin shares his journey from international finance to earth systems science and doughnut economics and explains why he now leads a sustainability charit…
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"If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?" Review
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Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to review the episode that features the first appearance of The Riddler in, "IF YOU'RE SO SMART, WHY AREN'T YOU RICH?" Will expresses his hatred for riddles, but his love for this version of The Riddler; and Alex reads some fun facts about the making of this episode, written in by BTAS Producer Alan Burn…
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The Dark Knight Returns Review (or: Mud Match Slobber Knocker!)
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Alex and Ben return to the podcave for another special edition of Batman On The Big Screen and this time they're watching, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS parts 1 & 2. Our hosts compare the film to the acclaimed graphic novel, focusing on the transition of comic art to animation, and wondering if the translation holds up. They also discuss the voice actors…
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CM 265: Tali Sharot on How to Rekindle Happiness
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We all want to be happy. In fact, it’s our desire for happiness that drives most of our decisions, like our friendships, our activities, even our purchases. Yet, over time, we find that the things that made us so happy at the start – that new car or delicious meal – end up losing their luster. I was curious about why this happens and what, if anyth…
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What would it take to make the global food system healthier, fairer, and more environmentally restorative? Hi, I am Roger Robson-Williams, Chief Sustainability Officer at Plant & Food Research. I am delighted to start my People | Planet | Food series in conversation with two remarkable leaders from opposite sides of the planet working on exactly th…
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Heart Of Steel Part 2 Review (feat. Kevin Altieri)
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Our hosts return to the podcave and conclude the story of HARDAC and His Amazing Friends, as they watch, HEART OF STEEL Part 2. But, before Alex and Will have a chance to review this episode, they are joined by returning guest, KEVIN ALTIERI! The Director of these episodes and many more. Kevin shares what kitchen appliance inspired the design of HA…
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CM 264: Michael Norton on How Rituals Improve Our Lives
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We crave meaning and purpose, yet obtaining them can feel beyond our control, like they're merely products of luck and circumstance. Fortunately, researchers who’ve studied the power of ritual have found they’re more in our control than we think. In this interview, I talk to one of these researchers, psychologist Michael Norton. He shares how ritua…
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Heart Of Steel Part 1 Review
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Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to review the first part of the sci-fi inspired episode, HEART OF STEEL. Alex and Will discuss the odes and inspirations behind this episode, including Blade Runner and 2001: A Space Odyssey. They also theorise on what a date at Wayne Manor would look like, how Batman returned home with a broken glider, …
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Roger Robson-Williams, Chief Sustainability Officer at Plant & Food Research, joins Scigest podcast host Rebecca Bloomer to discuss his scientific journey and interest in the future prosperity of food production in Aotearoa. In their conversation, Roger introduces his upcoming podcast, People, Planet, Food, which will feature discussions with indiv…
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The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne Review
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Our hosts return to the podcave and jet off to Yucca Springs to review the episode, THE STRANGE SECRET OF BRUCE WAYNE; and you don't need a mind reading machine to know what they think of it! Alex and Will share their thoughts on the first and only appearance of Hugo Strange in BTAS, as well as the episode's similarities to James Bond, and what the…
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CM 263: Adam Alter on Simple Ways to Get Unstuck – Rebroadcast
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At some point, we all get stuck. Maybe it’s in a job or career. Maybe it’s a relationship or business venture.Though it’s something we all experience, when it happens, we can feel alone and out of our depth. Emotions may overwhelm us. Mental traps lure is in. In no time at all, we can’t see a way out.Award-winning professor, researcher, and author,…
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Our hosts return to the podcave and sit down to watch the worst episode yet (in their opinion), CAT SCRATCH FEVER. Alex and Will discuss Roland Dagget's very flawed plan and this episodes similarities to 101 Dalmatians. They also theorise on how Paunch got his nickname, why Batman likes raw eggs in his protein shake, and Catwoman alleyway smooches.…
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Working with bees, and in local body politics means you are always at risk of being stung at some stage, but that hasn’t stopped our latest guest, apiculture scientist Dr James Sainsbury taking up the challenge. In this podcast Andrew Dare speaks to James, who specialises in honey bee health and pollination, about his interesting and diverse career…
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Our hosts return to the podcave and with their ninja like review skills, they sit down and watch, NIGHT OF THE NINJA. Alex and Will discuss Kyodai Ken's first appearance in the DCAU and why Dick and Bruce's partnership continues to drift apart after the events of Robin's Reckoning. Our hosts also discuss the Ninja's purple knockout gas, why Alfred …
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CM 262: Norman Farb on the Science of Sensation
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When we’re feeling stuck, it’s tempting to believe more thinking is the answer. We stew and we ponder, and then we double down on solutions we’ve tried before. It’s no wonder we start to feel like we just can’t figure it out.But what would happen if we put thinking aside and tried something else? Author and researcher, Norman Farb, has learned that…
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Our hosts return the podcave and REEL in their excitement as they sit down to review one of their favourite episodes, THE LAUGHING FISH. Alex and Will discuss the music for this episode and its similarity to horror films such as Psycho. They also chat about Joker's CATCHY marketing slogans, the upgrade in his laughing gas, and Batman's terrible dis…
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Knowing what’s in the food you consume is important – to help with that, scientists at Plant & Food Research are responsible for managing a database containing more than 2,700 foods commonly consumed in Aotearoa. In this episode we hear more about what the New Zealand Food Composition Database is and how to use it from Dr Carolyn Lister, leader of …
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Robin's Reckoning Part 2 Review
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Our hosts return to the podcave to review part 2 of, ROBIN'S RECKONING! Alex and Will talk about Robin's sick motorcycle tricks, why seeing an injured Batman gives them the ICK, and how Robin almost gave the game away to Tony Zucco. Plus, Alex promotes a potential live show in June (See Google Form below) that would involve a group watching of the …
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