The Fire Rises: A Batman Podcast

HAPPY HALLOWEEN Citizens of Gotham!!! On this special spooky addition of TFR, Eric & Joe discuss the three stories that make up Batman: Haunted Knight; Fears, Madness, and Ghosts! We dive in to the stories, the art and our quasi rankings of the three stories.   From our families to yours, we at TFR wish you all a very safe and Happy Halloween! ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link to PANEL BOUND COMICS and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

On the newest installment of TFR, the crew discuss the second season of Peacemaker from James Gunn and Co. Eric & Joe discuss the season spoiler free before diving over the wall and giving thoughts in a more detailed fashion. ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link to PANEL BOUND COMICS and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

On this installment, Eric & Joe discuss where we are currently with the DCU. We discuss the current projects released, how some old projects may or may not tie in, and what may come our way with the current slate as we know it! ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

MINI COMPANION EPISODE The TFR Crew hit the road for this mini episode! Eric & Joe met up in Baltimore, Maryland to catch a screening together in person. We decided to give some quick thoughts after viewing, and thus this quick installment is here!!! ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

The Summer of Superman has reached its peak as the new film is now in theaters! Eric & Joe have seen the film and chat all about it in this newest installment of TFR. We begin spoiler free and provide a warning before diving into spoilers of the new film. Look Up! ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

TFR’s Summer of Superman rolls on as we open with a discussion about the newest trailer and ticket s going on sale for the upcoming film. Eric & Joe then get into the main event as we celebrate 20 years of the iconic film Batman Begins! ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

It’s a 30th Anniversary on this installment of TFR! Eric & Joe sit down for a conversation about the hit from 1995, Batman Forever. Prior to the anniversary chat, we continue our Summer of Superman celebration with some favorite Superman questions! ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

The summer of Superman is here! Eric & Joe begin this kickoff by discussing the newest trailer for James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman” before going back in time to discuss the 1978 classic, “Superman: The Movie.” ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

On this installment of TFR, Eric has the honor of stating down for a chat with D.G. (Dan) Chichester. Mr. Chichester has had a wonderful career in comics, spending many years on the main Daredevil title. He was the writer of the 1997 crossover title ‘Daredevil and Batman: Eye for an Eye.’ It was this book that brought was that brought about this interview, as you’ll see in the episode! Support the current works of D.G. Chichester at the links below! Axles Infernal: http://tinyurl.com/axlesinfernal RYSK: Visit your local comic shop or the link below. https://blackboxcomics.net/shop/rysk-1-2/   Follow DG Chichester on: Facebook- D.G. Chichester X- @dgchichester Instagram- @dgchichester Threads- @dgchichester Bluesky- @dgchichester.bsky.social   Follow D.G.’s Substack to stay on top of everything he has going on: Chichester Substack   ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

TFR Celebrates 100 Episodes!!! To begin our landmark episode, we unfortunately have to address the loss of Batman Forever star Val Kilmer. Then Eric & Joe give their rankings of the 12 live action Batman films. Along the way, we hear from a few great friends of the show and give the results of the averaged listener rankings that were sent in to us. We would like to give a big thanks to everyone who has listened and supported us throughout the years! Here’s to many more episodes to come! ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

With Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee set to return with H2SH, now is a great time for TFR to revisit the classic Batman Hush! Eric & Joe discuss their memories of reading the book for the first time, their thoughts on the plot and art, as well as the legacy of the book now over twenty years post release. ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

TFR is once again celebrating a 20th anniversary, and this time it’s from the big screen. From 2005, we take a look at the DC Comics film adaptation of the Hellblazer himself: ‘Constantine.’ Eric & Joe look back at the history of the film while giving their thoughts on the cast, visuals, and more! ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

For its 20th anniversary, TFR is diving into the modern classic Joker tale ‘Batman: The Man Who Laughs.’ Join Eric & Joe as they discuss the story, the art, and the legacy of the story as it stands today! ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

Our first project in the brand new DCU is in the books, and TFR is here to discuss it! Eric & Joe discuss the new DCU Animated Series Creature Commandos in both spoiler free and spoiler filled fashion. ----------------------------------------------- Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

Happy New Year Citizens of Gotham! For our first episode of 2025, Eric & Joe are discussing recently released novel Batman: Resurrection. Join the TFR crew as we dive into this entry into the Burton Batman universe! ----------------------------------------------- Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, Twitter (X), Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, Twitter (X), & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on Twitter (X) Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Citizens of Gotham! On this Holiday special episode of TFR, we dive into the early gift given to us by James Gunn, the new teaser trailer for Superman! We then discuss the 2019 DC Film Shazam and all of its Holiday goodness. From our families to yours, we hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. ----------------------------------------------- Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, Twitter (X), Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, Twitter (X), & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on Twitter (X) Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

The end of an era has come on the CW, with the ending of Superman & Lois. TFR is here for a retrospective on the four season series. Join Eric & Joe as we highlight our feelings on the show, our favorite moments, characters, seasons, and more! ----------------------------------------------- Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, Twitter (X), Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, Twitter (X), & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on Twitter (X) Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

TFR circles back around to The Penguin now that the series has wrapped! Eric & Joe give their thoughts on the series as a whole, as well as its implications on the world of The Batman. ----------------------------------------------- Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, Twitter (X), Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, Twitter (X), & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on Twitter (X) Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

Eric & Joe sit down to give their thoughts on the newest DC Film, ‘Joker: Folie à Deux.’ As per usual, we start spoiler free before diving into all the details! ----------------------------------------------- Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, Twitter (X), Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, Twitter (X), & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on Twitter (X) Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

On this installment, the TFR crew discusses the newest chapter of the world of The Batman. That is, of course, the newest HBO Series ‘The Penguin.’ Join us as Eric & Joe discuss the debut episode of the limited series in spoiler-free and then spoiler filled fashion! ----------------------------------------------- Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, Twitter (X), Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, Twitter (X), & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on Twitter (X) Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & Threads @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com