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Lighting the Bat-Signal: A Batman Fan Journey

Podcast by Flat Squirrel Productions

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About Lighting the Bat-Signal: A Batman Fan Journey

Host 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 monthly.

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4 episodes

episode BATMAN BEGINS artwork

BATMAN BEGINS

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rob O'Connor (All Star Superfan Podcast [https://allstarsuperfan.podbean.com/]) shine a light on the 2005 film BATMAN BEGINS, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, which made an outsized impact on the character and superhero movie genre.  They discuss how the film shaped them as younger Batman fans; the scope of the origin story told — well beyond the typical moment of Bruce with his slain parents in the alley; key themes of fear & falling; direct comic book influences on Nolan, including the relatively obscure short story "The Man Who Falls" from 1989; and the choice & utilization of Ra's al Ghul & Scarecrow as the primary antagonists. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato [https://www.patreon.com/anthonydesiato]! Visit BCW Supplies [https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel] and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite: FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/diggingforkryptonite] FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod [https://www.facebook.com/diggingforkryptonitepod] INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod [https://www.instagram.com/diggingforkryptonitepod] TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod [https://twitter.com/diggingforkrpod] BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/diggingforkrpod.bsky.social] EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com [flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com] WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com [https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/] Lighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons [https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsimmons.art/]. Theme music by Kill Me Kate [https://linktr.ee/RalphPuma]. Mentioned in this episode: Aw Yeah Comics [https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/ayc] Fat Moose Comics [https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/fatmoose] Drunken Avenger [https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/drunkenavenger] Always Hold On To Smallville [https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/ahots]

21 May 2026 - 1 h 55 min
episode Batman: NO MAN'S LAND artwork

Batman: NO MAN'S LAND

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/always-hold-on-to-arrow--5497038]) shine a light on the 1999 storyline "No Man's Land," in which an earthquake-ravaged Gotham City is cut off from the rest of the nation. They discuss the event's innovative approach to assigning creative teams; emphasis on character — rather than plot — in what is ultimately a morality play; rich development of the Batman & Gordon partnership; and moral complexity of Gotham's heroes & villains as they vie for territory in the NML. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato [https://www.patreon.com/anthonydesiato]! Visit BCW Supplies [https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel] and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite: FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/diggingforkryptonite] FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod [https://www.facebook.com/diggingforkryptonitepod] INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod [https://www.instagram.com/diggingforkryptonitepod] TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod [https://twitter.com/diggingforkrpod] BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/diggingforkrpod.bsky.social] EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com [flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com] WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com [https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/] Lighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons [https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsimmons.art/]. Theme music by Kill Me Kate [https://linktr.ee/RalphPuma]. Mentioned in this episode: Drunken Avenger [https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/drunkenavenger] Always Hold On To Smallville [https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/ahots] Fat Moose Comics [https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/fatmoose] Aw Yeah Comics [https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/ayc]

23 Apr 2026 - 1 h 37 min
episode Batman FAN ORIGINS (With Comic Book Artist V KEN MARION) artwork

Batman FAN ORIGINS (With Comic Book Artist V KEN MARION)

Host Anthony Desiato begins a new fan journey in the series premiere of Lighting the Bat-Signal! In a wide-ranging conversation with comic book artist V Ken Marion (Battle Chronicle Sol-Stryker, Nightwing, & more), the duo shine a light on their respective Batman fan origins. Anthony & Ken share their first experiences with Batman, highlight the stories across media that most shaped their view of the character, and reveal what resonates most about the world of Gotham City. Get in on the ground floor of this all-new monthly podcast series! Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato [https://www.patreon.com/anthonydesiato]! Visit BCW Supplies [https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel] and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite: FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/diggingforkryptonite] FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod [https://www.facebook.com/diggingforkryptonitepod] INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod [https://www.instagram.com/diggingforkryptonitepod] TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod [https://twitter.com/diggingforkrpod] BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/diggingforkrpod.bsky.social] EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com [flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com] WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com [https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/] Lighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons [https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsimmons.art/]. Theme music by Kill Me Kate [https://linktr.ee/RalphPuma].

19 Mar 2026 - 1 h 44 min
episode INTRODUCING Lighting the Bat-Signal artwork

INTRODUCING Lighting the Bat-Signal

Host Anthony Desiato proudly introduces his forthcoming podcast series LIGHTING THE BAT-SIGNAL: A BATMAN FAN JOURNEY, which will examine Gotham City's Dark Knight across time and media — with analysis of the creative visions, character elements, eras, and individual stories that have shaped Batman since 1939. Lighting the Bat-Signal premieres on March 19, 2026! Subscribe now [https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/listen] to automatically receive new episodes when they become available. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato [https://www.patreon.com/anthonydesiato]! Visit BCW Supplies [https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel] and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite: FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/diggingforkryptonite] FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod [https://www.facebook.com/diggingforkryptonitepod] INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod [https://www.instagram.com/diggingforkryptonitepod] TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod [https://twitter.com/diggingforkrpod] BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/diggingforkrpod.bsky.social] EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com [flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com] WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com [https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/] Lighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons [https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsimmons.art/]. Theme music by Kill Me Kate [https://linktr.ee/RalphPuma].

9 Jan 2026 - 2 min
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