The BatLabels Label-Cast

Episodes

1. 28

   28: Cause of Death: Maple Syrup

   Comic book omnivore Chris (@chcardin) and Aaron, the guy who runs @Swear_Trek, get together and watch the pilot for Star Trek: Discovery. Also in this episode: Space groundhogs, the Star Trek comic book where Captain Picard saves Santa Claus, and what exactly is in Chris' bathtub.

   Sep 26, 2017

   28m
2. 27

   27: A Dozen Cowboy Hats From China

   A special episode recorded around a fire pit in the woods at Fireside Conference ( http://firesideconf.com ). Aaron's stories include: a mysterious, life-sized cardboard George Clooney getting banned from No Frills repeatedly mentioning Zoodles on the CBC that time the Department of Homeland...

   Sep 13, 2017

   24m
3. 26

   26: Remembering Adam West

   Aaron guests on 1310 News' Ottawa Today, hosted by Mark Sutcliffe, to talk about Adam West.

   Jun 13, 2017

   12m
4. 25

   25: Watermelon

   Chris and I saw tonight's preview showing of the new Wonder Woman film, and we have a lot of thoughts! Plus, I re-tell my Number 12 Bus Suitcase Bread Man story from Twitter.

   Jun 1, 2017

   21m
5. 24

   24: Diamonds In His Face

   Batman 66 superfan Aaron (@BatLabels) and comic book omnivore Chris (@chcardin) hang out and talk about crop-stealing aliens, Jack Ryan's reverse aging process, TVOntario's Saturday Night at the Movies and Magic Shadows, James Bond as a family business, the brilliant psychology of Lego Batman…

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   Apr 23, 2017

   31m
6. 23

   23: Fifth Dimensional Impish Alien Guy

   Holy extended absence! We're back to talk about The Lego Batman Movie, nods to the weirder parts of DC's history on TV's Supergirl, movies Aaron has not seen, that John Woo movie where a dude bodychecks a horse, Superman III vs Superman IV, Kraven's Last Hunt and the unrelenting grimness of all...

   Mar 4, 2017

   38m
7. 22

   22: Batman hates nutrition

   Aaron (@batlabels) visits Chris' (@chcardin) house to play Batman: Arkham VR. Mostly Aaron throws stuff at Alfred and is terrified. Other discussion topics include all the Planets of the Apes films and TV shows, Doctor Strange, Batmen that are not our Batman, and that time that coffee saved…

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   Nov 29, 2016

   27m
8. 21

   21: Return of the Caped Crusaders commentary

   Batman 66 superfan Aaron ( @BatLabels ) and comic book omnivore Chris ( @chcardin ) deliver a running commentary on the new animated film Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, starring Adam West, Burt Ward and Julie Newmar. References and cameos are spotted, labels are catalogued, and laughs are...

   Nov 2, 2016

   1h 24m
9. 20

   20: To The Orbachmobile

   For this special, double-length 20th episode, Aaron (@batlabels) talks to one of his favourite artists, Brandon Bird (@brandon_bird), about art, pop culture, Kickstarter, colouring books, Eric Roberts, Hello Kitty lunchboxes, yelling at Colin Farrell, and an elaborate tribute to Jerry Orbach of…

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   Oct 7, 2016

   46m
10. 19

    19: Uncle Who Won't Get Off Your Couch

    Aaron has completely lost his voice, so here are highlights from the cast Q&A for The Expanse, from FanExpo in Toronto. If you're not watching The Expanse, stop listening and come back after running a ten hour marathon to get caught up. Featuring Steven Strait, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham,...

    Sep 22, 2016

    29m
11. 18

    18: Origin Story

    Aaron visits Fireside Conference and gives a talk on the roller-coaster ride of BatLabels, sudden internet notoriety, meeting Adam West and getting comfortable with hugs.

    Sep 11, 2016

    18m
12. 17

    17: Blue Sunday Salt Vampire

    Aaron (@batlabels) and Chris (@chcardin), with a cameo from Marco (@pmveltri) discuss cosplay discomfort, the highlights and lowlights of FanExpo in Toronto, the 50th anniversary of Star Trek and how the NBC suits were right, Aaron's love for The Expanse, coffee vs tea, and Salt Vampires. Plus,...

    Sep 8, 2016

    21m
13. 16

    16: Guys Who Are Really Macho

    Find out why Batman himself hates the Batmobile in these highlights from Adam West and Burt Ward's Q&A at FanExpo in Toronto! Plus, Aaron, Chris and Krissy talk about Bob Peak posters, that time that James Bond rode an elephant, plans to reanimate King Kong using the brain of a criminal who knows...

    Sep 3, 2016

    24m
14. 15

    15: Time Travel Research

    Aaron is joined by Marco Veltri and Krissy Myers at FanExpo in Toronto, where they talk about nostalgia for nostalgia, experiential marketing, Stan Lee's preferred beverages, time travel, chicken nuggets, fan service, and waiting in lines.

    Sep 2, 2016

    25m
15. 14

    14: Plush Like a Muppet

    A quick mini-episode before FanExpo in Toronto: Aaron daydreams of being punched in the face by Adam West; Chris makes the recording more difficult; special guest Evan challenges Chris and Aaron to a contest that everyone will lose. Topics include iPhone cases of dubious utility; that time Aaron...

    Aug 22, 2016

    8m
16. 13

    13: Planet McGuffin

    Batman 66 superfan Aaron (@batlabels), comic book omnivore Chris (@chcardin), and hypercritical Grant (@angrybittergay) review Star Trek Beyond. Discussion topics include Federation standard-issue pointy sideburns, futuristic mining technology that also prolongs life, cat vomit, the current-day...

    Aug 17, 2016

    22m
17. 13

    Celebrating 50 years of Batman: The Movie

    Streamed live for the 50th anniversary of Batman: The Movie, and with the participation of hundreds of Twitterati and Tumblrians, here's to a half century of being unable to get rid of a bomb. Fire up your copy of Batman's 1966 movie (it's on Netflix in North America) and listen along with us as…

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    Jul 31, 2016

    1h 46m
18. 12

    12: Star Trek Outta There

    This week, Aaron, Chris and special guest Grant go to see Star Trek Beyond. Discussion topics include cheese-to-nacho ratios, the film of Batman: The Killing Joke, sleep away camp vs regular camp, Texas Francophones, and the unrated director's cut of Monkey Trouble.

    Jul 28, 2016

    25m
19. 11

    11: Ultimate Perdition - the Batman v Superman commentary track

    It's the not the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition commentary track that you need, but it's the one that you deserve: Adam West Batman superfan Aaron Reynolds (@batlabels) and comic book omnivore Chris Cardinal (@chcardin) discuss plot holes that can be explained away by…

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    Jun 30, 2016

    3h 06m
20. 10

    10: Welcome to Earth Four

    Canon, continuity and fan service: Aaron and Chris talk about Archie, Star Trek, Batman, Captain America and James Bond, and contrast how those franchises deal with their long histories and built-up back stories. Also in this episode: dozens of Spectre Easter Eggs, the exact price of a 1983...

    Jun 23, 2016

    29m
21. 9

    9: Double-Knit Nylon is Hot

    Aaron and Chris take the Kobayashi Maru test. Discussion topics include enjoying Archie comics as an adult, stealing shopping carts, refitting a pair of Aquaman Converse, why Aaron doesn't trust Mark Waid, hidden zippers in Star Trek uniforms, Frank Miller's Dark Knight books, Captain America's…

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    Jun 16, 2016

    22m
22. 8

    8: Don't Climb On The Hologram

    Aaron and Chris visit the Star Trek Experience exhibit in Ottawa. Discussion topics include that one Klingon who looks like the bass player from Slayer, the relationship between Adam West Batman and Frank Miller Batman, hand-me-downs that became lifelong obsessions, biplanes, and what to pack on…

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    May 31, 2016

    19m
23. 7

    7: What Do The Other Ponies Have

    A special double-length episode, recorded live at Ottawa ComicCon. Aaron, Chris and special guest Matt talk about future desert apocalypse nightmare Batman, Archie comics, Star Trek beer, haunted radishes, Star Lord's musical tastes, Usagi Yojimbo, dad strategies, and whether or not the Real...

    May 24, 2016

    47m
24. 6

    6: Spidermun

    Matt joins Aaron and Chris for a trip to Ottawa ComicCon. Discussion topics include the mis-marketing of Kangaroo Jack, Vin Scully on Norse Mythology, how Adam West pronounces "laser", a Twitter beef with Leonard Maltin, and trying to use your sister-in-law as a downpayment on a castle built by...

    May 17, 2016

    26m
25. 5

    5: Word Numbers

    Chris and Aaron talk about Adam West, Soderbergh's secret James Bond film, the fabrics of Star Trek, Oprah's feelings about Batman, video games where you fall into holes, and Jeff Werbin's eighth birthday party in 1983. Recorded live at House of Targ.

    May 10, 2016

    22m
26. 4

    4: The Air Bud Cinematic Universe

    Aaron, Chris and special guest Grant watch the Batman 66 episode Surf's Up! Joker's Under followed by Tim Burton's 1989 Batman film. Other topics include mountaintop visits from Kevin Costner, Columbia House, whether Steve Jobs was secretly Batman, and Zack Snyder's A Christmas Carol.

    May 5, 2016

    31m
27. 3

    3: It Was Full of Cans

    Batman 66 superfan Aaron invites Chris and Grant over for a barbecue. Discussion topics include The Killing Joke, A Death In The Family, Surf's Up! Joker's Under!, Tim Burton's Batman, Reaganomics, and Aaron's unhealthy obsession with the movie Speed.

    May 3, 2016

    20m
28. 2

    2: Man of Stool

    Did Aaron survive Batman V Superman? Did Chris get his car back from the mechanic? Were there any lasting effects from eating all that Cineplex sauce? Other topics include the geography of the DC Universe, Adam West's physique and the bass player from Tears For Fears.

    Apr 26, 2016

    26m
29. 1

    1: Cineplex Sauce

    Aaron runs @batlabels, a Twitter account devoted to the goofy fun of the 1966 Adam West Batman TV series, so Chris makes him watch Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Other topics include popcorn lifehacks that are not recommended, the short version of James Cameron's The Abyss, beards, and the...

    Apr 20, 2016

    22m