Best Batmobile Podcasts (2025)

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Diggnation Holiday Highlights | AI, Mike Tyson, Retro Cars & More 40:11

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This holiday episode is a greatest hits tour of Diggnation Rebooted with Kevin and Alex in peak end of year form. Scotch gift exchanges and fighting Mike Tyson for $500,000 is a reasonable life choice. There are pronunciation corrections, especially Hyundai, plus plenty of love for retro futuristic concept cars. AI takes center stage as the duo tal…

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Episode 123: The Origin Story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 33:33

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We have one more Christmas gift for our listeners! Today we’re going to be talking about a holiday icon that began as a marketing stunt. (Let’s be honest. Sometimes it feels like Christmas is just one big marketing stunt.) But we’re with friends, so we're getting into the Christmas spirit. (Or spirits!) Today we’re going to be talking about everyon…

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Holy BatCast #495 - Brainiac Cast & Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight 1:19:53

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Why Society Treats Allergies Like a Nothingburger 33:39

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Allergies are estimated to affect upwards of 30% of people globally, so why are they so often swept under the rug? People in restaurants lie about their allergies, food labelling is difficult to understand, and those with the allergies are often forced to be their own advocate to avoid a potentially life-threatening medical situation. On this episo…

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Holy BatCast #494 - SUPERGIRL Teaser, ScarJo in The Batman II, Lanterns, and More 1:38:29

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Andy is joined by Sean Gerber to discuss the first teaser for Supergirl, starring Milly Alcock, as well as our first glimpse at Lanterns and Scarlett Johansson joining The Batman Part II. Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Sp…

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Netflix Wants HBO, Founders Want Manners, and AI Wants Your Face 1:24:48

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Alex and Kevin break in the new Digg warehouse studio with brandy cocktails, French pastry flexes, and a surprisingly serious challenge—can Alex stay sober for all of 2025? They cover Netflix’s rumored $84B move to buy Warner Bros. Discovery (yes, including HBO and DC Comics), AI tools that drop your face into fake movie scenes, and the rise of “et…

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Episode 122: Trailblazing Toys - Hot Wheels Cars and Mego Action Figures 50:34

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Just in time for Christmas, we've brought some classic toys with us that have become iconic collectibles. First, we suggest you grab your seat belt and buckle-up as we white knuckle the wheel and talk the fast-paced glitz of Hot Wheels cars, and then we’re gonna fight for truth and justice as we get our hands on some highly collectible Mego superhe…

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We Are Starting to Talk Like ChatGPT 30:21

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Language has always evolved but it seems like technology has sped that process up to a staggering degree. Memes, algorithms, AI, and social media are altering the words we use and the way we use them. To speak more about the phenomenon, host Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Adam Aleksic, an etymologist and author of the book Algospeak. Sam also ex…

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The Inequity of Climate Change 25:47

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Climate change is one of the most powerful forces shaping our world today. With an uptick in extreme weather events, it’s time to focus on how to adapt to this new normal from a public health perspective. Senior Producer Teresa Carey speaks with Dr. Georges C. Benjamin about the health impacts of climate change and how people can support their comm…

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Borellus Connection Post Mortem – a Fall of Delta Green Campaign – RPPR Episode 208 1:19:10

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In 1968, in response to sinister influences that threatened to corrupt America from within and without, the Federal Government established a new agency – one that quickly acquired a reputation for ambitious operations overseas, for covert action, and for doing what had to be done, no matter the cost. This new agency was the Bureau of Narcotics and …

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Alpha Omega: The Encountered and Conspiracy Theories at Sea – After Hours Revised 1:28:53

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Alpha Omega is a Shadowrun-esque heartbreaker that covers a lot of territory. Its Wikipedia entry notes that its major claim to fame was the ARG/fake conspiracy theory called Ethan Haas was Right, which was briefly thought to be part of the Cloverfield viral marketing campaign. It got a lot of things right and a lot of things so very wrong. We also…

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Episode 121: Giving Thanks for Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms 37:02

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As we head into the holiday season, we’re giving thanks by spotlighting the four freedoms—Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Fear and Freedom from Want—along with the man who brought them to life in ways everyone could understand: Norman Rockwell. We talk about how while critics threw shade his way, Rockwell created what is arguabl…

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This is Your Brain on Sleep 32:38

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We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, so you’d think we’d know more when it comes to understanding what is going on in our bodies and brains when we’re doing it. But studying sleep is surprisingly complex and there are a lot of ideas trying to untangle why we need sleep. This episode, host Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Iliff…

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Holy BatCast #493 - Brainiac Confirmed (?) & Teen Titans Go! "Thanksgiving" 1:32:19

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Andy is joined by Joe Fornarotto to discuss the latest DC rumors including Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow. They then celebrate Turkey Day by discussing the Teen Titans Go! episode, "Thanksgiving". Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcast…

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186 Erik Akerblom Didn't Take The Job With ABC Because Dave Letterman Retired 1:47:08

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Episode 186 of The Letterman Podcast features Erik Akerblom, a man whose fingerprints — quite literally — are on every Late Show that ever came out of the Ed Sullivan Theater for nearly three decades.Since the mid-90s, Erik has been a trusted pillar of the technical maintenance and post-production teams at the Ed Sullivan Theater. There are only a …

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Live-Action Zelda, and the Spank Bank Declines Charges 1:24:50

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This week on Diggnation, Kevin ends his seven-month break from alcohol with a glass of wine and some podcast-inspired reflection on why being too rigid about anything might be its own kind of burden, While Alex sips wine and regrets live theater. Kevin reveals he has aphantasia, aka the inability to conjure mental images, which he says disqualifies…

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The Batmobile Lab That Chases Storms 20:12

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Meteorologist and storm chaser Dr. Reed Timmer doesn’t just study extreme weather, he drives straight into it with a custom build, storm proof vehicle. Host Dr. Samanthat Yammine talks with him about the science of surviving the planet’s increasingly volatile storms, the data he’s able to collect up close, and what it takes to study a storm system …

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185 Zoe Friedman Is Comedy Royalty. And Her First Job Was At Letterman. 2:28:22

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Episode 185 – Zoe Friedman: Comedy Royalty on The Letterman PodcastThis episode features genuine comedy royalty: Zoe Friedman.If her name sounds familiar, it should — her parents, Bud and Silver Friedman, didn’t just open comedy clubs… they invented the modern American comedy club as we know it. The Improv, the clubs, the alt rooms, the entire stan…

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Episode 120: Politicians, Superheroes and Stars - Noteworthy Magazine Covers 56:27

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Magazines. They’re still big business, but today’s magazines are a pale imitation of what they once were. And being on a magazine cover meant that you hit the big-time. Sometimes that was amazing, other times not so much. Today we’re discussing some iconic covers that made statements from the shelves of newsstands and delivered surprises to unsuspe…

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How Science Can Hack Flavor 30:20

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Will eating mint cancel out the feeling of spice in your mouth? How do you manipulate aroma compounds to mimic the taste of lemon? When it comes to the science of flavor, there is no shortage of questions to ask. On this episode, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by renowned flavor scientist, author, and co-founder of Noma’s Fermentation Lab, Dr. Arie…

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Holy BatCast #492 - Our Favorite Live Action DC Costumes 2:00:29

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184 Darin Cox Went To The Late Night Exhibit At The Broadcast Museum And Laughed To Tell About It 1:36:01

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Episode 184 – Darin Cox and the Chicago Late-Night ExhibitThis episode features our good friend Darin Cox, co-host of The Irritable Dad Syndrome podcast — and the very first guest to ever appear on The Letterman Podcast!Darin works with Antenna TV, one of the chief sponsors behind the brand-new exhibits at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in …

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This Episode Will Make You Love Math 36:12

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If sitting down to solve a math problem is your personal nightmare, you’re not alone. On this episode, host Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by drag queen and math communicator Kyne Santos to talk all things math and how it fuels our everyday lives. Sam also digs into how caffeine can make us persist in impossible tasks and, thanks to listener submis…

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Hilarious Random Tables and Rogue Trader: Soul Reaver – After Hours Revised 1:38:52

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Aaron, Dan, Tom, and I discuss an adventure for Rogue Trader. It’s called Soul Reaver and Aaron has no knowledge of the 40k setting, which makes him the perfect reviewer for this adventure. We then devolve into madness, thanks to random roll tables in Mutant Chronicles, System Failure, Immortal: The Invisible War, and fan-created critical hit table…

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183 Love Johnny Carson Is A Bestseller And Here Is Author Mark Malkoff Part 2! 56:11

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Episode 183 – Mark Malkoff (Part Two): “Love Johnny Carson”This week brings Part Two of our encompassing conversation with Mark Malkoff, host of The Carson Podcast and author of the brilliant new book Love Johnny Carson.Picking up right where Part One left off, Mark and Mike continue their deep dive into Johnny’s incredible career and legacy — and …

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Holy BatCast #491 - Batman Halloween Fan Films, "Halloween Knight" and "Batman: Masks" 1:16:59

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Just in time for the holiday, Andy speaks to the filmmakers behind two Halloween-themed Batman fan films, "Halloween Knight" and "Batman: Masks". He then answers more listener questions in the Wayne Manor Mailbox. Happy Halloween, Bat-family! Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, revi…

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AI Browsers, Boozy Breakthroughs, and Batmobile Dreams | E22 | Diggnation 1:22:46

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In this episode, we go full spectrum, from the rise of AI-powered web browsers like ChatGPT’s Atlas and OpenAI’s latest updates, to what it’s actually like hitting six months sober and realizing Jack Daniels might still text back. We celebrate some new EV purchases (yes, there’s a BMW iX involved), talk about Rivian’s new electric bike, and break d…

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Episode 119: Scary Good Posters - The Thing and Creature from the Black Lagoon 37:53

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Since it’s still October, we’re continuing with the second of our two Horror Month episodes here in the bar. If you didn’t get enough shock and terror from our last episode, you just weren't listening closely...Come to think of it, that could be said about any of our episodes. Today we’re discussing a couple of amazing horror movie posters for The …

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The Non-Fiction of Science Fiction 29:12

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We all know that science shapes science fiction, but what happens when the opposite is also true? This episode, senior producer Teresa Carey speaks with legendary science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson about the intersection of science and science fiction and how the latter allows us to think about the effects of scientific advancement. Host, …

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Holy BatCast #490 - Peacemaker: Season 2 & More Batman Hot Takes 1:43:58

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Gen Con 2025 Wrapup: episode 207 1:40:10

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Gen Con 2025 was a blast and we saw a lot and played a lot of great games! I talk with Caleb, Tom, Aaron, Elle, and David about their experiences this year. I’ve included links below for games we discuss. RPPR News: I just posted my sixth original PDF, Alienation of the Flesh, I’ve made in the last year for the RPPR Patreon! To celebrate, I’ve crea…

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182 Mark Malkoff's 'Love Johnny Carson,' Is Available Now--In This Episode We Talk About It 1:31:36

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Episode 182 – Mark Malkoff: “Love, Johnny Carson”This week marks the triumphant return of Mark Malkoff, released just one day after his brand-new book, Love, Johnny Carson, officially hit store shelves — both digital and delightfully physical.In this special two-part conversation, Mark and Mike dive deep into the world of The Tonight Show Starring …

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Your Garden Is Not an Island: How to Protect Pollinators 27:56

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Humans and nature have always coexisted. But, human intervention makes our modern world look very different than it once did. This episode, host Dr. Samantha Yammine digs into how humans are reshaping the wild. Sam speaks to Dr. Harland Patch about the decline of insect populations around the world and how we can provide better environments for pol…

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181 J Ryan Returns And He's Selling Batmobiles?! 1:46:09

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Episode 181 – The Return of J RyanThis week marks the return of our very first friend of the show — J Ryan.Before The Letterman Podcast even launched, J was part of the foundation, helping set the tone for what this show would eventually become.In this episode, Mike and J reconnect after both navigating some major challenges over the past year. The…

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Episode 118: Monster Sponsors - Gritty from Philly and Monster Cereals from General Mills 40:46

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Since it’s October, we’re gonna jump into the next two episodes with Horror Month here in the bar. Horror? Sure, regular listeners will wonder why this month is somehow different from any other, but don’t worry. The quality is still the same, only this time we’re talking about some characters created for the amusement of both the young and the youn…

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Your Life Runs on GPS. And GPS Runs on Duct Tape 29:41

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GPS runs our world, but the system is far from perfect and much more fragile than people believe. This episode, GPS expert Logan Scott speaks with senior producer Teresa Carey about the past, present, and future of GPS and how to avoid catastrophe when something goes wrong. Host, Dr. Samantha Yammine also explores the first new potential treatment …

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#093 - Diplomatic Drama, Financial Rescues, and Cop Batmobiles: This Week's Rollercoaster 5:05

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Today, on Morning Manhattan: Israel and Hamas announce ceasefire, US government grants a $20 billion bailout package for Argentina, and the city prepares for NYC Comic Con. Plus, weather forecast for New York: 68º high and 54º low. 🗞️ Support the show

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180 Our Tribute To Longtime Staffer And Our Good Friend Arthur Kelly 1:14:04

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Episode 180 – A Tribute to Arthur KellyEpisode 180 of The Letterman Podcast is a heartfelt tribute to our dear friend Arthur Kelly, who passed away around the Fourth of July.For 15 years, Arthur was the receptionist on the 12th floor of the Ed Sullivan Theater office building — Dave’s floor. His job was to be the gatekeeper: ensuring the right peop…

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#092 - China's Rare Earth Showdown, Divine Egypt Glam, and Labor Blues 4:41

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Join Maeve in the latest episode of Morning Manhattan for a rundown of today's top news, including China's rare earth exports, the Met's 'Divine Egypt' exhibit, labor market concerns, legal drama in Portland, Harvard's response to education changes, Democrats' struggles with healthcare, AI video generators, and NYC's weather forecast ☕🌧️. Support t…

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Sora 2 Breaks Reality, Neurotech Zaps Your Brain, Instagram Still Confused | E21 | Diggnation 1:12:02

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RSVP for Chicago Digg Meetup! https://app.getriver.io/beta/events/digg-human-captcha-chicago-irl-meetup-sc1 In this week’s Diggnation: Kevin and Alex drink a mysterious brain fuel that tastes like chemical warfare, get roasted by OpenAI’s video model (bald caps included), and pitch a LAN party for aging nerds. They also question if computer science…