Episodes
In this episode of GOTHAM UNIVERSITY, Jason and Mike discuss the film that's been on everyone's minds. The aptly named, "The Batman." (Of course it should be no surprise we both enjoyed the film immensely, and box office numbers prove that yes so did audiences!) Listen in as they break down titular scenes with Paul Dano's Riddler, Robert Pattinson's evolution into the character, and Lt. Gordon's own story. Hosts Jason Melendez / Mike Slamer Support the We Made This podcast network on...
Published 05/02/22
Published 05/02/22
Best buds Jason Melendez and Mike Slamer come together to discuss their 2022 fitness-ing thus far, discuss some news about Batgirl, and catch up with Jensen Ackles as he takes on the cape & cowl in the animated film on HBOMax, "THE LONG HALLOWEEN." How does the two-parter stack up? What works, what doesn't? The legendary story is considered amongst one of the best comic arcs for our billionaire playboy, and the animated film holds nothing back in quality. Hosts Jason Melendez / Mike...
Published 01/20/22
GOTHAM UNIVERSITY returns for a look back at the bat-action in 2021, as well as looking forward to 2022 as the "YEAR OF THE BAT" as host Jason Melendez calls it. With new movies on the horizon, new videos games, and new comics, there's a lot to look forward to in the DC universe as a whole. Jason and Mike also discuss everyone's favorite PROPER Christmas movie, BATMAN RETURNS, as being the superior Christmas movie over that other Bruce-led action movie, Die Hard. With Robert Pattinson's THE...
Published 12/30/21
Welcome back to GOTHAM UNIVERSITY, the dedicated Batman podcast covering the comics the movies the TV shows and so much more on the WE MADE THIS network of podcasts. In this episode, Jason & Mike get together to discuss the events of DC Fandome 2021 and some of the trailers shown! Hosts Jason Melendez / Mike Slamer Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis TWITTER: @GothamUPod INSTAGRAM: @gothamupod We Made This on Twitter/Instagram:...
Published 10/27/21
Welcome back to GOTHAM UNIVERSITY! Jason and Mike get together to review James Gunn’s THE SUICIDE SQUAD released on HBOMax and in theaters. The dynamic duo breaks down the casting, the artistic vision, and discuss how it stacks up as a comic book movie both in the overall culture and as part of Warner Bros’ DCEU catalogue. Hosts Jason Melendez / Mike Slamer Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis TWITTER: @GothamUPod INSTAGRAM: @gothamupod We Made...
Published 08/09/21
Once again Zack Snyder dominates the internet with his twitter account. CANON. That’s all we’ll say here, you’ll just have to listen to get in on all the details. We talk masks - the wearing of, the wearing without, and why Batman's mask is the way it is. We breakdown the rumors surrounding Gal Gadot's recasting, rumors of Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson getting into some drama, and did you know Gotham is actually located in New Jersey? You do now! Hosts Jason Melendez / Mike...
Published 06/21/21
Welcome to Gotham University! Join your hosts Jason and Mike for this totally unplanned BONUS episode as they sit down to watch the animated film, Batman: Under The Red Hood, giving their own commentary on the film and it's cast of characters! Hosts Jason Melendez / Mike Slamer Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis TWITTER: @GothamUPod INSTAGRAM: @gothamupod We Made This on Twitter/Instagram: @wmt_network wemadethisnetwork.com Music: "The...
Published 05/24/21
Back after a semi-hiatus, Mike calls into Jason from his own bat-cave to discuss the comic, "Court of Owls" as part of the New 52 series. If you are hesitant to get into the comics (becuase there's just soooo many), jump into this episode for a breakdown and review. Thrilling artwork and compelling writing in Court of Owls leads to a great entry into the world of Batman Comics. There's a bit of Bat-News to share as well as drama with Robert Pattinson has stirred some controversy in the...
Published 05/11/21
No, we’re not talking the 2008 Christopher Nolan film, in fact we are going way back to 1939 where it all began. How did the story of Batman come to be? Jason breaks down the creation of the iconic detective and navigates the ins and outs of the controversial partnership between Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Hosts Jason Melendez / Mike Slamer Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis TWITTER: @GothamUPod INSTAGRAM: @gothamupod We Made This on...
Published 04/05/21
Jason and Mike discuss (no spoilers!) the latest HBOMax release, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, hopefully for the last time! The differences between the theatrical release in 2017 and the Director’s Cut from Zack Snyder, does this open the door for a sequel? Will streaming services see this as an opportunity to showcase more films of this type? We put the SnyderCut behind us in this episode as we look forward to discussing more of the originations of the Batman, including our favorite comics!...
Published 03/22/21
Looking forward to Zack Snyder’s cut of the Justice League film in two weeks? Otherwise known as the SnyderCut? So are we! In anticipation, your hosts Jason Melendez and Mike Slamer take a look back at the history of the legendary billionaire playboy/vigilante hero/detective on the silver screen. From the 1989 Tim Burton film Batman, and forward to Matt Reeves’ The Batman coming in 2022, the duo analyzes what made some films great and where things fell flat, and how the character of the...
Published 03/08/21
Recorded back in 2020 before new information and release dates for Zack Snyder's cut of Justice League, listen in as superbatfan host Jason breaks down the how's and why's of the controversy surrounding the upcoming release on HBOMax. They discuss Zack Snyder's filmography, Directors and their Style, the history of Warner Brothers' studio interference, and touch on why the Marvel Universe has succeeded so well.  Hosts Jason Melendez / Mike Slamer Support the We Made This podcast network on...
Published 02/24/21
Welcome to GOTHAM U: A BATMAN PODCAST, a show all about the Dark Knight and the wider DC Universe. Meet your dedicated hosts, Jason Melendez & Mike Slamer, as they introduce themselves and give you a taste of what to expect from Gotham U... Hosts Jason Melendez / Mike Slamer Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis TWITTER: @GothamUPod INSTAGRAM: @gothamupod We Made This on Twitter/Instagram: @wemadethispod wemadethispod.com
Published 02/20/21