Who is Batman?
The Batman hit UK cinemas on March 4th, the latest in a long line of big screen appearances for the Dark Knight. The franchise has proved hugely successful. But you may be surprised to know that Batman nearly didn’t survive his early years as a comic book character.
How was Batman created? Are we saying Batman used violence? How did publis ... Show More
Today
What is shy bladder syndrome?
Today, we're going to talk about a condition that affects millions of people around the world, but is rarely discussed openly. It's called shy bladder syndrome, or paruresis, and it's a type of social anxiety disorder that makes it difficult or impossible to pee in public restroo ... Show More
5m 26s
Today
Could zero dates make your love life more efficient?
In early 2023, dating site Eharmony released findings from a survey of over 1000 singletons. The research found that on average they spent 55 minutes per day logged in to the dating app, with six conversations on the go at the same time. Despite that, as many as 70% of those surv ... Show More
5m 21s
Mar 2022
The Batman, batsuits and comic book franchises
This week we dip our toes into the DC Universe talking about The Batman (2022). Directed by Matt Reeves, the film stars Robert Pattinson as the Batman, Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, Paul Dano as the Riddler and Colin Farrell as the Penguin.
When the Riddler, a sadistic serial killer, ... Show More
34m 8s
Mar 2022
Batman, un chevalier "historique" ?
<p>Qui ne connaît pas l’homme chauve-souris, ce super-héros surgit de la nuit pour rétablir la justice ? Et, au passage, casser quelques mâchoires ? Je parle bien sûr du Batman, qui a droit à son lot de films réguliers, et ça ne date pas d’hier : personnellement, ses aventures be ... Show More
17m 12s
Aug 2022
Batman: The Audio Adventures Season 1 Trailer
A tale of life and death in Gotham City. After years of vigilante crime fighting, Batman prepares to become an official member of the Gotham City Police Department, deepening the rift between himself and Catwoman, who’s been using Gotham criminals as her personal ATM. Meanwhile, ... Show More
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May 2024
Batman Through the Years
On this episode of Our American Stories, Batman is a household name. His list of comic issues, let alone live-action movies, animated films, and TV shows, video games, you name it, is nothing short of astounding… but this wasn’t always the case. Andrew Farago, Curator at the Cart ... Show More
27m 27s
Mar 2022
"The Batman": Director Matt Reeves
Matt Reeves dives into his desire for greater subjectivity in a Batman story, influences from "The Wrong Man" to "The Long Halloween," the compulsive physicality of Robert Pattinson's performance, and how he found the light (and the dark) in Gotham. Learn more about your ad choic ... Show More
37m 18s