Host Anthony Desiato (Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey) answers the call of the Bat-Signal with an ongoing podcast series exploring Batman! Lighting the Bat-Signal is an examination of Gotham City’s Dark Knight across time and media, with deep dives into the creative visions, character elements, eras, and individual stories that have shaped the Caped Crusader since 1939. New episodes monthly.
Lighting the Bat-Signal: A Batman Fan Journey
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Host Anthony Desiato (Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey) answers the call of the Bat-Signal with an ongoing podcast series exploring Batman! Lighting the Bat-Signal is an examination of Gotham City’s Dark Knight across time and media, with deep dives into the creative visions, character elements, eras, and individual stories that have shaped the Caped Crusader since 1939. New episodes monthly.
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
Batman: H2SH by Loeb & Lee (PLUS! Gotham Knights & Dini Sequels)
<p>Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ralph Puma (<a href="https://linktr.ee/RalphPuma" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kill Me Kate</a>) shine a light H2SH Part One from BATMAN #158-163 by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee. They discuss Hush's scheme to pit Bruce against his allies — by engineering a situation whereby Batman chooses to save the Joker's life — along with the book's delays, debatable character choices, and promised conclusion in the future.</p><p>PLUS! Anthony & Ralph examine the extended "Hush Saga," including the villain's earlier return appearances in BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS by A.J. Lieberman & Al Barrionuevo and in DETECTIVE COMICS & BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM by Paul Dini & Dustin Nguyen.</p><p>Features additional audio clips by JJ Hodges (<a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/forcomicjunkies/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">For Comic Junkies</a>)!</p><p>Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/anthonydesiato" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato</a>!</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BCW Supplies</a> and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.</p><p>Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite:</p><p>FACEBOOK GROUP: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/diggingforkryptonite" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group</a></p><p>FACEBOOK PAGE: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/diggingforkrpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkrpod</a></p><p>BLUESKY: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/diggingforkrpod.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkrpod.bsky.social</a></p><p>EMAIL: <a href="mailto:flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com</a></p><p>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FlatSquirrelProductions.com</a></p><p>Lighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsimmons.art/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Isaiah Simmons</a>. Theme music by <a href="https://linktr.ee/RalphPuma" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kill Me Kate</a>.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/fatmoose">Fat Moose Comics</a></p><p><a href="https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/rickreason">Rick Reason</a></p><p><a href="https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/ayc">Aw Yeah Comics</a></p><p><a href="https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/ahots">Always Hold On To Smallville</a></p><p><a href="https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/popbreak">Pop Break</a></p>
June 18, 2026
Batman: HUSH by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee
<p>Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ralph Puma (<a href="https://linktr.ee/RalphPuma" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kill Me Kate</a>) shine a light on the original HUSH storyline — from BATMAN #608-619 by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee — which introduced Bruce Wayne's childhood friend Tommy Elliot as the titular villain clad in bandages & a trench coat.</p><p>They relive the excitement of the story's release, examine its legacy and value almost 25 years later, question whether the ultimate reveals truly pay off the yearlong mystery, and compare notes on the 2019 animated film adaptation.</p><p>NEXT MONTH: The podcast's two-part Hush event concludes with coverage of H2SH and other sequels from GOTHAM KNIGHTS and Paul Dini's DETECTIVE COMICS & STREETS OF GOTHAM!</p><p>Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/anthonydesiato" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato</a>!</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BCW Supplies</a> and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.</p><p>Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite:</p><p>FACEBOOK GROUP: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/diggingforkryptonite" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group</a></p><p>FACEBOOK PAGE: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/diggingforkrpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkrpod</a></p><p>BLUESKY: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/diggingforkrpod.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkrpod.bsky.social</a></p><p>EMAIL: <a href="mailto:flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com</a></p><p>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FlatSquirrelProductions.com</a></p><p>Lighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsimmons.art/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Isaiah Simmons</a>. Theme music by <a href="https://linktr.ee/RalphPuma" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kill Me Kate</a>.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/fatmoose">Fat Moose Comics</a></p><p><a href="https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/ayc">Aw Yeah Comics</a></p><p><a href="https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/drunkenavenger">Drunken Avenger</a></p><p><a href="https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/ahots">Always Hold On To Smallville</a></p>
May 21, 2026
BATMAN BEGINS
<p>Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rob O'Connor (<a href="https://allstarsuperfan.podbean.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">All Star Superfan Podcast</a>) shine a light on the 2005 film BATMAN BEGINS, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, which made an outsized impact on the character and superhero movie genre. </p><p>They discuss how the film shaped them as younger Batman fans; the scope of the origin story told — well beyond the typical moment of Bruce with his slain parents in the alley; key themes of fear & falling; direct comic book influences on Nolan, including the relatively obscure short story "The Man Who Falls" from 1989; and the choice & utilization of Ra's al Ghul & Scarecrow as the primary antagonists.</p><p>Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/anthonydesiato" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato</a>!</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BCW Supplies</a> and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.</p><p>Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite:</p><p>FACEBOOK GROUP: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/diggingforkryptonite" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group</a></p><p>FACEBOOK PAGE: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/diggingforkrpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkrpod</a></p><p>BLUESKY: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/diggingforkrpod.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkrpod.bsky.social</a></p><p>EMAIL: <a href="mailto:flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com</a></p><p>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FlatSquirrelProductions.com</a></p><p>Lighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsimmons.art/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Isaiah Simmons</a>. Theme music by <a href="https://linktr.ee/RalphPuma" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kill Me Kate</a>.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/ayc">Aw Yeah Comics</a></p><p><a href="https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/fatmoose">Fat Moose Comics</a></p><p><a href="https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/drunkenavenger">Drunken Avenger</a></p><p><a href="https://lighting-the-bat-signal-a-batman-fan-journey.captivate.fm/ahots">Always Hold On To Smallville</a></p>
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