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DC Junktion

DC Junktion

Formerly known as We Are The Batman

Mike Shea

190 episodesENserial

Show overview

DC Junktion has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 190 episodes, alongside 6 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 140 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 34 min and 53 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 6 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Mike Shea.

Episodes
190
Running
2022–2026 · 4y
Median length
42 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

Weekly podcast episodes about all things DC hosted by two friends from different states and different eras. - Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktion Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktion Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktion

Latest Episodes

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James Gunn Talks Clayface + More DCU Updates | DCJ News

Apr 24, 202632 min

Adria Arjona Joins Man of Tomorrow + Clayface Footage Revealed | DCJ News

Apr 17, 202634 min

Junkie XL Joins 'Supergirl' and MORE | DCJ News

We're talking all things Supergirl, Clayface, and Lobo this week!-Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @gemcitycomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #supergirl #lobo #junkiexl

Feb 13, 202631 min

First Look at LOBO plus James Gunn Defends BATMAN Writer | DCJ News

We got our first official look at LOBO in the upcoming Supergirl movie!Plus - James Gunn defends Christina Hodson as writer of Batman: Brave and the BoldAlso we pay tribute to the great Sal Buscema and talk Saturn Awards nominations for DC!-Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @gemcitycomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #lobo #jamesgunn #batman

Jan 30, 202639 min

James Gunn Gives DCU Batman Updates + More - THE GUNN SHOW | DCJ News

James Gunn hit Threads with a fresh round of DCU answers, so we go full Gunn Show this week.We dig into what Gunn said about DCU Batman and The Brave and the Bold, how they are avoiding stepping on Matt Reeves’ Batman plans, and what that means for the timeline on getting concrete DCU Batman details. We also hit the latest on Superman: Man of Tomorrow, including what is and is not being telegraphed right now, plus some production notes that help paint the bigger picture.-Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @gemcitycomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman 00:00 Intro00:29 Lego Batman streaming and what Mike is playing next03:38 Random tangent and then back to business06:22 THE GUNN SHOW begins, Gunn Threads Q and A setup07:17 Brave and the Bold writing update and what it signals10:53 Man of Tomorrow talk, what is being teased and why13:28 Brave and the Bold timing, avoiding a Batman overlap15:06 DCU projects close to being green lit and what that implies16:08 Dynamic Duo status and what it is not18:58 Man of Tomorrow crew talk, cinematography discussion19:53 Clayface update, trailer timing and where the cut is23:40 Clayface Gotham talk and Batman presence expectations25:46 Lanterns silence and trailer timing speculation27:20 Release window strategy chatter and quick business tangent28:18 Wrap up, plugs, and goodbye#batman #dccomics #jamesgunn

Jan 23, 202629 min

DC News Is Quiet So We Went Back to Batman: The Animated Series

Happy 2026. DC news is slow right now, so we did what we do best and talked Batman.We touch on the Sebastian Stan casting chatter, where Matt Reeves is at with The Batman Part II, and how the DCU is still laying groundwork with Gods and Monsters and Clayface finally bringing us to Gotham. Then we get into the main event, a full binge rewatch of Batman The Animated Series and the Red Sky season, what holds up, what hits different as adults, and why this era of DC animation still sets the bar.We also talk Robin and Nightwing dynamics, Batgirl’s bigger role, the Superman and Supergirl crossover, and whether Batman Beyond is next on the rewatch list.New episodes every Friday at 4:30 PM ET.-Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @gemcitycomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #batman #sebastianstan #batmantheanimatedseries

Jan 16, 202645 min

An End of Year DC Conversation

This is our final episode of the year.With DC in a moment of transition and the holidays slowing everything down, we decided to close things out with a relaxed, all DC conversation driven by listener questions. We talk about comics, movies, animation, fandom, Batman, Superman, and why DC keeps pulling us back year after year.This episode covers everything from confusing comic storylines and underused characters to the strengths and growing pains of DC right now. No breaking news, no hot takes for clicks, just a genuine end of year conversation about the stories and characters we love.Thank you to everyone who supported the show this year. We’re taking a short break and will be back in the new year.-Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @gemcitycomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman TIMECODES:00:00 - Intro01:27 - Rob Reiner09:09 - Gil Gerard11:57 - Q&A pt. 112:37 - Confusing Comic Continuity 18:02 - Mike Hates This Cartoon20:06 - Jesse Quick24:56 - Flash's Rogues29:45 - Valiant Comics34:06 - Poll #1 36:06 - Zatanna39:39 - Poll #2 41:04 - Brad Pitt42:24 - Q&A pt. 242:38 - DC's Strengths & Weaknesses48:51 - 7 Must Watch Comic Movies1:02:06 - Batman: Versatile or Overused?1:07:05 - Marvel/DC Crossovers1:10:41 - Why DC?1:15:23 - See you next year!#DCU #dccomics #dc

Dec 19, 20251h 17m

The Fight for Warner Bros. is WILD! | DCJ News

This week we break down everything happening with the Netflix Paramount Warner Brothers situation and what it means for the future of DC. There is a lot of noise out there so we focused on the hard facts as of December 10th. What Netflix is actually buying. What Paramount is actually offering. How the breakup fees work. What regulators are already saying. And where DC Studios and the DCU land inside all of this.We also talk about why a Netflix owned Warner Bros might be a better outcome for DC fans than a Paramount takeover and what the next few months could look like as the board reviews both paths.If you have been confused about the headlines this episode should help cut through it.New episodes every Friday at 4:30 PM ET.-Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @gemcitycomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #netflix #paramount #warnerbros

Dec 12, 202532 min

Bat-Fam Episodes 3-6 Review | DCJ First Impressions

Matt & Mike are back to break down another chunk of our new favorite family in Gotham City!We're absolutely loving this show and can't wait to finish the season with all of you!If you have watched the season, keep the comments spoiler light while we catch up.New episodes every Friday at 430 PM ET.-Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @gemcitycomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #DCJunktion #BatFam #Batman

Nov 21, 202530 min

Bat-Fam Episodes 1 and 2 Review | DCJ First Impressions

The Bat-Fam season dropped and we were not prepared for how quickly it landed, so this week we are digging into Episodes 1 and 2 and giving our first impressions before we finish the rest.We talk about how the show picks up from Merry Little Batman, what works about the tone, why the humor lands better than it has any right to, and how the characters are reimagined in this weird little corner of Gotham. We also get into the Damian and Volcano dynamic, the Dent twins, the beard, the Batmobile, and why this series might be the most unexpectedly fun thing DC has released all year.If you have watched the season, keep the comments spoiler light while we catch up.New episodes every Friday at 430 PM ET.-Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @gemcitycomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #DCJunktion #BatFam #Batman

Nov 15, 202524 min

Talking Batman, Kevin Conroy, and the State Farm Batsuit | DCJ Podcast

When the DC news cycle slows down, we get back to what started this show in the first place — a real conversation.This week we’re catching up on everything from the surprisingly solid State Farm Batsuit to the legacy of Kevin Conroy and why Batman The Animated Series still holds up after all these years. It’s a laid-back chat about the things we love, the comics we keep rereading, and the random corners of DC that keep us coming back.Highlights include:• The unexpected quality of the State Farm Batsuit• Remembering Kevin Conroy and revisiting BTAS• The comics we never stop rereading• Why quiet weeks bring out the best DC conversationsNew episodes every Friday at 4:30 PM ET. Jump in the comments and tell us what’s been on your DC radar lately.-Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @gemcitycomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #DCJunktion #Batman #KevinConroy

Nov 7, 202544 min

Absolute DC Catch-Up | Batman & Superman Deep Dive

No movie trailers. No breaking headlines. Just comic talk.This week, Mike and Matt catch up on everything happening inside Absolute DC — focusing on the two powerhouse titles driving the new line: Batman and Superman.From evolving mythologies to jaw-dropping visuals, the Absolute books are rewriting what it means to tell superhero stories on the page. The guys dig into what’s working, what’s bold, and why these runs have become must-reads for DC fans.Topics include:• How Absolute DC is reshaping Gotham & Metropolis• The tone and world-building of Absolute Batman• Hope, heritage, and heart in Absolute Superman• Why this new era feels tailor-made for adaptationJoin the conversation below and tell us which Absolute title has grabbed you most so far.New episodes every Friday at 4:30 PM ET.-Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @gemcitycomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #absolutebatman #absolutesuperman #dccomics

Oct 31, 202534 min

Ranking DC Movie Costumes | DC Junktion

It’s Halloween season, so we’re talking costumes — superhero style.Mike and Matt dive into the best DC movie suits ever brought to life, breaking down what makes certain designs iconic, timeless, or just plain cool.From the golden age to the modern era, we’re looking at how costume design defines a hero and why some looks stand the test of time.Share your favorite DC movie costume in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for new episodes every Friday at 4:30 PM.-Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @gemcitycomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #halloween #dc #dcu

Oct 24, 202541 min

All the Big DC Reveals from NYCC 2025 | DC Junktion Recap

Comic-Con 2025 dropped a ton of DC news, and somehow we almost missed all of it. Mike and Matt catch up on everything from the reveal of DC KO and the new DC Next Level lineup to Vertigo’s comeback, the latest on Absolute DC, and the surprise Knightfall animated movie announcement.It’s comics, chaos, and classic DC Junktion energy. No spoilers, just two nerds trying to make sense of it all.Topics include:• DC KO (King Omega) explained• DC Next Level titles for 2026• Vertigo’s return and Swamp Thing’s wild new story• Absolute DC updates and Catwoman’s limited run• The Knightfall animated movie revealTell us what announcement surprised you most in the comments, and hit subscribe for more DC deep dives every Friday at 4:30 PM.-Drop us a line: https://form.jotform.com/250855348004051Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @threemikescomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman TIMECODES:00:00 – Intro / Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Reflections03:20 – DC KO Explained (King Omega Event Breakdown)07:40 – Creative Team Behind KO Revealed09:10 – DC Next Level Announced (Post-KO Publishing Phase)11:25 – Spotlight: Shadow of the Bat and Early Batman Titles17:05 – Lobo, Batwoman, and Barbara Gordon Breakout Discussion21:15 – Vertigo Returns: New Titles & Black Label Updates26:20 – “Done-in-One” Format Explained for Batman Ongoing30:45 – New Gotham & Bat-Family Updates35:40 – Absolute DC Announcements and Crossover Details42:30 – Absolute Catwoman Mini-Series Reveal46:25 – Nightfall Animated Adaptation Discussion55:10 – Closing Thoughts / Upcoming Reactions#DCComics #NYCC2025 #DCKO

Oct 16, 202543 min

DC Animated Movie Rankings: The Ones That Still Hit | DC Junktion

We’re counting down the Top 3 Best DC Animated Movies — no theatrical releases, just the home video and streaming classics that defined the DC Animated Universe. From Batman favorites to Superman showdowns and some underrated Justice League gems, Mike and Matt each share their personal top picks and why these movies still stand out.If you’re a fan of DC Comics, DC animated films, or shows like Batman: The Animated Series, this episode is for you. Whether you’re revisiting classics or discovering hidden gems, we’ll break down what makes these animated movies some of DC’s best.What are YOUR favorite DC animated movies? Drop them in the comments!-Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea  @GemCityComedy  Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #dccomics #dcau #podcast

Oct 3, 202553 min

DC/Marvel Crossover Comics Pitches

DC and Marvel have been rolling out some wild new crossover comics, but we couldn’t help asking: what else should be on the table?In this episode, we pitch our dream crossovers — heroes, villains, and even creative teams we’d love to see collide. Some are obvious, some are bizarre, and some might just break the multiverse.What crossovers would YOU put together? Let us know in the comments and tell us if DC and Marvel should just go ahead and hire us.-Drop us a line: https://form.jotform.com/250855348004051Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @threemikescomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #dc #marvel #comicbooks

Sep 25, 202524 min

Rebooting Batman Villains + News & More! | DCJ News

It’s Batman Day 2025, and Gotham is buzzing. With The Penguin racking up awards and fresh updates on Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II, DC Junktion is celebrating the Dark Knight in style. This week, Mike and Matt pitch their own villain reboots for the Reeves-verse — imagining how overlooked rogues could be reimagined as grounded, prestige-level threats. From cult leaders to revolutionaries to psychological manipulators, Gotham’s underbelly has never looked darker.Listen now and tell us: which Batman villain do you want to see get the Reeves treatment?-Drop us a line: https://form.jotform.com/250855348004051Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @threemikescomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #batman #thepenguin #mattreeves

Sep 19, 202535 min

Who Will Be the DCU Justice League + News & More!

We’re back with a stacked episode! Mike and Matt dig into all the latest DCU news and rumors, including:• Superman projected to net a $125M profit and what that really means• The Penguin scoring 8 Creative Arts Emmy wins (and still in the hunt for Primetime Emmys)• James Gunn’s revealing sit-down with Howard Stern – from Man of Tomorrow to Clayface and Supergirl• DC Comics’ big NYCC 2025 plans, including the Vertigo relaunch, Gotham experiences, Jim Lee & Friends, and more• Trailer speculation: Lanterns, Supergirl, and whether a big reveal is coming to NYCC or the Super BowlAnd then we dive deep into our main topic: Who will make up the Justice League in the DCU? Will Gunn stick to the Trinity? Is Blue Beetle the new plucky heart? Will we see John Stewart, Hawkgirl, or even Mr. Terrific step in?Let us know in the comments who you think makes the cut — and don’t forget to subscribe for more DC Junktion every week.-Drop us a line: https://form.jotform.com/250855348004051Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @threemikescomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #superman #jamesgunn #dcu #dccomics #supergirl

Sep 12, 202543 min

Kryptonite Bullets, Croc Monsters, & More | Absolute DC + News

We're finally getting all caught up on the Absolute DC comics...BUT FIRST - we have some breaking(ish) comic book news involving Batman Beyond and Static Shock!-Drop us a line: https://form.jotform.com/250855348004051Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @threemikescomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #absolutebatman #absolutesuperman #absolutewonderwoman

Aug 15, 202555 min

Superman Soars while DC Expands! | DCJ News

Superman continues to have an impressive showing at the box office which has only fueled the excitement for the rest of the DC Studios project slate! -Drop us a line: https://form.jotform.com/250855348004051Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcjunktionFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dcjunktionFollow Mike: @mrmikeshea @threemikescomedy Follow Matthew: @thejassoman #superman #dc #peacemaker

Aug 8, 202535 min
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