Fatman on Batman
| Hosted by | Kevin Smith |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, Commentary |
| Language | English |
| Length | Approx. 1 Hour |
| Audio format | MP3 |
| No. of episodes | 100 |
| Original release | June 1, 2012 – present |
| Provider | SModcast.com |
| Website | Official Website |
Fatman on Batman is a podcast featuring filmmaker Kevin Smith and is hosted on the SModcast Podcast Network. The podcast enjoys a semi-regular schedule and is a venue for Smith to explore his fandom for the DC comic property Batman. Established or notable individuals that are in the orbit of the Caped Crusader join Smith in the Fat-Cave to discuss the personal and social impact of Batman as an icon. Smith, in his unique manner, explores the character’s transcendence from pop culture to a modern myth that reflects idealized social norms.
Paul Dini joined Kevin Smith for the first Fatman on Batman that was released on June 1, 2012. The episode focused on Dini’s experience writing for Batman: The Animated Series. Many of the early episodes centered on Batman: The Animated Series featuring guests that worked on the series. While Smith has been a lifelong fan of the Batman, he maintains a strong connection to Batman: The Animated Series. Smith often notes that Batman, as voiced by Kevin Conroy and written by Dini, is his touchstone for Batman. During the progression of Fatman on Batman Smith has been joined by a variety of guests including past and present DC Comic authors and artists, voice actors, live action actors, iconic members of the comic community, individuals who have added to the Batman mythology, Smith’s friends with a devotion to Batman, and Scott Mosier. Fatman on Batman directly addresses the personal impact the Batman mythology has had on individuals on the show. Guests have noted that they have found strength, hope and solace in the ideals espoused in the mythology of Batman. On several occasions Smith has been moved to tears describing attributes of the Batman.
In 2015, Smith, along with Marc Bernardin started streaming a video version of Fatman on Batman on Smith's official YouTube channel. Guests include Alan Tudyk, Nathan Fillion, David Dastmalchian, Paul Dini, Chris Daughtry and more.
Fatman on Batman is primarily an interview-oriented dialogue between Kevin and a guest of his choice. Episodes follow a loose structure where Smith explores the guest’s background, personal connection with the character and, if applicable, how the guest became involved with the Batman mythology. Recurring guests delve deeper into personal histories, expand on how the character impacted their lives or discus their contributions to character. While several guests have reappeared in episodes, as of February 17, 2015 the most frequent guests are Paul Dini and Marc Bernardin. Smith and Dini dive deep into all things related to Batman: The Animated Series, while Smith and Bernardin provide commentaries on Batman films.
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