Archive for March, 2014

March 26th, 2014  Posted at   Superman & Batman

When I launched SUPERMAN & BATMAN earlier this year, the choice to cover random stories was a deliberate one. It was done not only to keep up my own interest in the project, but to cover a wider range of stories in hopes of giving a broader view of the World’s Finest team throughout its more than seven decades of existence.

However, I realize the “chronological index” format of podcast is a popular one (I’ve even done a few myself!) and that, once the show has built up a catalog of episodes, listeners new or old might wish to listen to the stories covered in the order of their original publication or release.

To that end, I’ve put together the Superman & Batman Chronology, which list all stories covered on the podcast. The list can be covered by original publication, episode release and even media!

So, whether you’re a new listener or you’ve been here since the beginning, check out the list, pick your preferred order, and get ready to experience the show — not to mention seven decades of the greatest superheroes — in a whole new way.

March 25th, 2014  Posted at   Superman & Batman

Superman & BatmanWelcome to episode 13 of SUPERMAN & BATMAN, featuring your two favorite heroes in one podcast together!

The show’s premise is simple: Each episode, host Michael Bradley celebrates seven decades of the World’s Finest heroes by looking at stories featuring the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, chosen at random mostly from the pages of World’s Finest Comics.

This episode

“Saga of the Super-Sons!”

GUEST HOST: Emily Middleton of Uncovering the Bronze Age and Shortbox Showcase!

ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: World’s Finest Comics #215 (cover date December-January 1972)

WHAT TO EXPECT: Superman and Batman: The Next Generation (- Worf + random biker gang)!

ALSO FEATURING: Angst and the most insane thing you will ever see Superman do in a comic!

PLUS: A rundown of the book’s other contents and a look at what else was on the stands!

DOWNLOAD: Directly or via iTunes

Fine print

Subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS Feed! Got questions or comments? Additions or corrections? How about a story suggestion? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. Seriously, I want to hear from listeners. You also can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter to send feedback and get show updates!

Superman & Batman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to visit the Superman Homepage!

March 23rd, 2014  Posted at   Superman & Batman

Bizarro & Bizarro-BatmanWelcome to episode 12B of SUPERMAN & BATMAN, featuring your two favorite heroes in one podcast together!

The show’s premise is simple: Each episode, host Michael Bradley celebrates seven decades of the World’s Finest heroes by looking at stories featuring the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, chosen at random mostly from the pages of World’s Finest Comics.

This episode

“The Federation of Bizarro Idiots!” (sort of)

ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: World’s Finest Comics #156 (cover date March 1966)

WHAT TO EXPECT: Superman and Batman encounter something … Bizarre (as does your host!)!

ALSO FEATURING: Even more Bizarros and “giving new meaning to ‘going a long way for a joke.'”

PLUS: A rundown of the book’s other features and a look at what else was on the stands!

DOWNLOAD: Directly or via iTunes

Fine print

Subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS Feed! Got questions or comments? Additions or corrections? How about a story suggestion? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. Seriously, I want to hear from listeners. You also can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter to send feedback and get show updates!

Superman & Batman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to visit the Superman Homepage!

March 18th, 2014  Posted at   Superman & Batman

Superman & BatmanWelcome to episode 12 of SUPERMAN & BATMAN, featuring your two favorite heroes in one podcast together!

The show’s premise is simple: Each episode, host Michael Bradley celebrates seven decades of the World’s Finest heroes by looking at stories featuring the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, chosen at random mostly from the pages of World’s Finest Comics.

This episode

“The Federation of Bizarro Idiots!”

ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: World’s Finest Comics #156 (cover date March 1966)

WHAT TO EXPECT: Superman and Batman meet the World’s Finest! Bizarro World’s Finest, that is!

ALSO FEATURING: Bizarros galore, questionable superhero decisions and the Joker!

PLUS: A rundown of the book’s other features and a look at what else was on the stands!

DOWNLOAD: Directly or via iTunes

Fine print

Subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS Feed! Got questions or comments? Additions or corrections? How about a story suggestion? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. Seriously, I want to hear from listeners. You also can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter to send feedback and get show updates!

Superman & Batman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to visit the Superman Homepage!

March 11th, 2014  Posted at   Superman & Batman

Superman & BatmanWelcome to episode 11 of SUPERMAN & BATMAN, featuring your two favorite heroes in one podcast together!

The show’s premise is simple: Each episode, host Michael Bradley celebrates seven decades of the World’s Finest heroes by looking at stories featuring the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, chosen at random mostly from the pages of World’s Finest Comics.

This episode

“The Super-Newspaper of Gotham City”

ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: World’s Finest Comics #80 (cover date January-February 1956)

WHAT TO EXPECT: Superman and Batman — rivals in the Fourth Estate!.

ALSO FEATURING: Robin, Lois Lane and Perry White!

PLUS: A rundown of the book’s other features and a look at what else was on the stands!

DOWNLOAD: Directly or via iTunes

Fine print

Subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS Feed! Got questions or comments? Additions or corrections? How about a story suggestion? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. Seriously, I want to hear from listeners. You also can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter to send feedback and get show updates!

Superman & Batman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to visit the Superman Homepage!