The BatLabels Label-Cast

Aaron Reynolds (@BatLabels) and Chris Cardinal (@chcardin) talk about comic books, movies and TV (especially Batman '66) while making each others' lives difficult.

28: Cause of Death: Maple Syrup 09/26/2017

28: Cause of Death: Maple Syrup Comic book omnivore Chris (@chcardin) and Aaron, the guy who runs @Swear_Trek, get together and watch the pilot for Star Trek: Discovery. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/5776555

27: A Dozen Cowboy Hats From China 09/13/2017

27: A Dozen Cowboy Hats From China A special episode recorded around a fire pit in the woods at Fireside Conference ( http://firesideconf.com ). Aaron's stories include: /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/5734427

26: Remembering Adam West 06/13/2017

26: Remembering Adam West Aaron guests on 1310 News' Ottawa Today, hosted by Mark Sutcliffe, to talk about Adam West. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/5443033

25: Watermelon 06/01/2017

25: Watermelon Chris and I saw tonight's preview showing of the new Wonder Woman film, and we have a lot of thoughts! Plus, I re-tell my Number 12 Bus Suitcase Bread Man story from Twitter. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/5407945

24: Diamonds In His Face 04/23/2017

24: Diamonds In His Face Batman 66 superfan Aaron (@BatLabels) and comic book omnivore Chris (@chcardin) hang out and talk about crop-stealing aliens, Jack Ryan's reverse aging process, TVOntario's Saturday Night at the Movies and Magic Shadows, James Bond as a family business, the brilliant psychology of Lego Batman, and finding out that your coworker's dad is the Polkaroo. Music by Chris Seibel (@seibeltron). /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/5290978

23: Fifth Dimensional Impish Alien Guy 03/04/2017

23: Fifth Dimensional Impish Alien Guy Holy extended absence! We're back to talk about The Lego Batman Movie, nods to the weirder parts of DC's history on TV's Supergirl, movies Aaron has not seen, that John Woo movie where a dude bodychecks a horse, Superman III vs Superman IV, Kraven's Last Hunt and the unrelenting grimness of all 1987 comic books, Friday the 13th The Series, and much, much more. No wonder it's a double length episode, and it's only part one of our conversation. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/5139835

22: Batman hates nutrition 11/29/2016

22: Batman hates nutrition Aaron (@batlabels) visits Chris' (@chcardin) house to play Batman: Arkham VR. Mostly Aaron throws stuff at Alfred and is terrified. Other discussion topics include all the Planets of the Apes films and TV shows, Doctor Strange, Batmen that are not our Batman, and that time that coffee saved Aaron's life. Video highlights of Aaron's disastrous time as Batman can be found , or on Vimeo at /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4870954

21: Return of the Caped Crusaders commentary 11/02/2016

21: Return of the Caped Crusaders commentary Batman 66 superfan Aaron ( @BatLabels ) and comic book omnivore Chris ( @chcardin ) deliver a running commentary on the new animated film Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, starring Adam West, Burt Ward and Julie Newmar. References and cameos are spotted, labels are catalogued, and laughs are shared. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4797897

20: To The Orbachmobile 10/07/2016

20: To The Orbachmobile For this special, double-length 20th episode, Aaron (@batlabels) talks to one of his favourite artists, Brandon Bird (@brandon_bird), about art, pop culture, Kickstarter, colouring books, Eric Roberts, Hello Kitty lunchboxes, yelling at Colin Farrell, and an elaborate tribute to Jerry Orbach of Law & Order. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4725995

19: Uncle Who Won't Get Off Your Couch 09/22/2016

19: Uncle Who Won't Get Off Your Couch Aaron has completely lost his voice, so here are highlights from the cast Q&A for The Expanse, from FanExpo in Toronto. If you're not watching The Expanse, stop listening and come back after running a ten hour marathon to get caught up. Featuring Steven Strait, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Frankie Adams. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4686974

18: Origin Story 09/11/2016

18: Origin Story Aaron visits Fireside Conference and gives a talk on the roller-coaster ride of BatLabels, sudden internet notoriety, meeting Adam West and getting comfortable with hugs. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4659150

17: Blue Sunday Salt Vampire 09/08/2016

17: Blue Sunday Salt Vampire Aaron (@batlabels) and Chris (@chcardin), with a cameo from Marco (@pmveltri) discuss cosplay discomfort, the highlights and lowlights of FanExpo in Toronto, the 50th anniversary of Star Trek and how the NBC suits were right, Aaron's love for The Expanse, coffee vs tea, and Salt Vampires. Plus, William Shatner tells a story about prostitutes (really!). /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4651017

16: Guys Who Are Really Macho 09/03/2016

16: Guys Who Are Really Macho Find out why Batman himself hates the Batmobile in these highlights from Adam West and Burt Ward's Q&A at FanExpo in Toronto! Plus, Aaron, Chris and Krissy talk about Bob Peak posters, that time that James Bond rode an elephant, plans to reanimate King Kong using the brain of a criminal who knows parkour, and Vin Diesel as Hamlet. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4639719

15: Time Travel Research 09/02/2016

15: Time Travel Research Aaron is joined by Marco Veltri and Krissy Myers at FanExpo in Toronto, where they talk about nostalgia for nostalgia, experiential marketing, Stan Lee's preferred beverages, time travel, chicken nuggets, fan service, and waiting in lines. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4637547

14: Plush Like a Muppet 08/22/2016

14: Plush Like a Muppet A quick mini-episode before FanExpo in Toronto: Aaron daydreams of being punched in the face by Adam West; Chris makes the recording more difficult; special guest Evan challenges Chris and Aaron to a contest that everyone will lose. Topics include iPhone cases of dubious utility; that time Aaron dressed up as George Lucas; Chinese bootleg eBay; and for basically no reason, everyone tries to say "Festivus Episode". /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4608161

13: Planet McGuffin 08/17/2016

13: Planet McGuffin Batman 66 superfan Aaron (@batlabels), comic book omnivore Chris (@chcardin), and hypercritical Grant (@angrybittergay) review Star Trek Beyond. Discussion topics include Federation standard-issue pointy sideburns, futuristic mining technology that also prolongs life, cat vomit, the current-day Extreme Level of Vin Diesel, what the three Xs in xXx stand for, trailers that look like piles of poop, and Pokémon Go. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4597584

Celebrating 50 years of Batman: The Movie 07/31/2016

Celebrating 50 years of Batman: The Movie Streamed live for the 50th anniversary of Batman: The Movie, and with the participation of hundreds of Twitterati and Tumblrians, here's to a half century of being unable to get rid of a bomb. Fire up your copy of Batman's 1966 movie (it's on Netflix in North America) and listen along with us as we answer Twitter's questions about bad villain plots, Adam West as the American Roger Moore, whales vs dolphins, and much, much more. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4554208

12: Star Trek Outta There 07/28/2016

12: Star Trek Outta There This week, Aaron, Chris and special guest Grant go to see Star Trek Beyond. Discussion topics include cheese-to-nacho ratios, the film of Batman: The Killing Joke, sleep away camp vs regular camp, Texas Francophones, and the unrated director's cut of Monkey Trouble. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4548085

11: Ultimate Perdition - the Batman v Superman commentary track 06/30/2016

11: Ultimate Perdition - the Batman v Superman commentary track It's the not the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition commentary track that you need, but it's the one that you deserve: Adam West Batman superfan Aaron Reynolds (@batlabels) and comic book omnivore Chris Cardinal (@chcardin) discuss plot holes that can be explained away by Bat-Mite, Superman's inability to decorate his apartment like a human being, Perry White's sitcom-boss obsession with Clark Kent's football article, how Batman applies his eyeliner so quickly, sweet guitar licks, and much, much more. Because this movie is three hours long. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4481222

10: Welcome to Earth Four 06/23/2016

10: Welcome to Earth Four Canon, continuity and fan service: Aaron and Chris talk about Archie, Star Trek, Batman, Captain America and James Bond, and contrast how those franchises deal with their long histories and built-up back stories. Also in this episode: dozens of Spectre Easter Eggs, the exact price of a 1983 Panasonic Omnivision front-loading VHS VCR, Game of Thrones spoilers, and why Mr. Lodge continues to let Archie caddy for him even though it always ends in disaster. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4463830

9: Double-Knit Nylon is Hot 06/16/2016

9: Double-Knit Nylon is Hot Aaron and Chris take the Kobayashi Maru test. Discussion topics include enjoying Archie comics as an adult, stealing shopping carts, refitting a pair of Aquaman Converse, why Aaron doesn't trust Mark Waid, hidden zippers in Star Trek uniforms, Frank Miller's Dark Knight books, Captain America's big reveal, and John Milius screenplays that may or may not be satirical. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4446412

8: Don't Climb On The Hologram 05/31/2016

8: Don't Climb On The Hologram Aaron and Chris visit the Star Trek Experience exhibit in Ottawa. Discussion topics include that one Klingon who looks like the bass player from Slayer, the relationship between Adam West Batman and Frank Miller Batman, hand-me-downs that became lifelong obsessions, biplanes, and what to pack on an away mission. Also, Chris takes the Kobayashi Maru test. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4405859

7: What Do The Other Ponies Have 05/24/2016

7: What Do The Other Ponies Have A special double-length episode, recorded live at Ottawa ComicCon. Aaron, Chris and special guest Matt talk about future desert apocalypse nightmare Batman, Archie comics, Star Trek beer, haunted radishes, Star Lord's musical tastes, Usagi Yojimbo, dad strategies, and whether or not the Real Ghostbusters are actually the real Ghostbusters. Oh, and Adam West Batman. It's supposed to be a podcast about Batman 66, right? /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4390075

6: Spidermun 05/17/2016

6: Spidermun Matt joins Aaron and Chris for a trip to Ottawa ComicCon. Discussion topics include the mis-marketing of Kangaroo Jack, Vin Scully on Norse Mythology, how Adam West pronounces "laser", a Twitter beef with Leonard Maltin, and trying to use your sister-in-law as a downpayment on a castle built by giants. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4373875

5: Word Numbers 05/10/2016

5: Word Numbers Chris and Aaron talk about Adam West, Soderbergh's secret James Bond film, the fabrics of Star Trek, Oprah's feelings about Batman, video games where you fall into holes, and Jeff Werbin's eighth birthday party in 1983. Recorded live at House of Targ. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4356877

4: The Air Bud Cinematic Universe 05/05/2016

4: The Air Bud Cinematic Universe Aaron, Chris and special guest Grant watch the Batman 66 episode Surf's Up! Joker's Under followed by Tim Burton's 1989 Batman film. Other topics include mountaintop visits from Kevin Costner, Columbia House, whether Steve Jobs was secretly Batman, and Zack Snyder's A Christmas Carol. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4345388

3: It Was Full of Cans 05/03/2016

3: It Was Full of Cans Batman 66 superfan Aaron invites Chris and Grant over for a /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4332353

2: Man of Stool 04/26/2016

2: Man of Stool Did Aaron survive Batman V Superman? Did Chris get his car back from the mechanic? Were there any lasting effects from eating all that Cineplex sauce? Other topics include the geography of the DC Universe, Adam West's physique and the bass player from Tears For Fears. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4315453

1: Cineplex Sauce 04/20/2016

1: Cineplex Sauce Aaron runs @batlabels, a Twitter account devoted to the goofy fun of the 1966 Adam West Batman TV series, so Chris makes him watch Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Other topics include popcorn lifehacks that are not recommended, the short version of James Cameron's The Abyss, beards, and the difference between DC's TV programs and DC's movies. /episode/index/show/batlabels/id/4309096

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