Batgirl to Oracle: A Barbara Gordon Podcast

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Podcast focusing on Barbara Gordon’s path from Batgirl to Oracle

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Episode 272 2026-04-28
  A new location for recording? After a brief intro to explain the circumstances, I review the 2006 storyline “Headhunt” found in Birds of Prey 96-99. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Ep…
Episode 271 2026-03-31
  Broadway, motorcycles, and Resident Evil 9, oh my! After a recap of the past few weeks, I review the 2006 story “Progeny” in Birds of Prey #92-95. Listener feedback, Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also a…
Episode 270 2026-02-17
  Guest-starring Tom Panarese! Join us as we look at the controversies, conflicts, and ethical dilemmas that is Nightwing Annual #2 (2007). Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, our literature recommendations, and some listener emails also appear…
Episode 269 2026-01-27
  Guest-starring Shagalicious! After sharing our favorites of 2025 in several categories, Shag and I discuss the 2005-2006 DC Comics event “Infinite Crisis”…book club style! The post Episode 269 appeared first on The Batman Universe .
Episode 268: Interview with Kelly Thompson 2025-12-23
  (Contains some explicit language) Join me as I speak with Kelly Thompson about her Birds of Prey run. Who is her favorite Bird? Is Barbara really a murderer in the future? Is Batman a jerk? The post Episode 268: Interview with Kelly…
Episode 267 2025-12-17
  Lots to catch you up on! Baltimore Comic Con, Aly and AJ, and Buffalo Bills! Afterwards I review Batgirl vol. 6 #12-14 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #26-28. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post…
Episode 266 2025-11-26
  Guest-starring Sam Heath! Come for the review of the 2003 story Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and stay for the discussions on the death penalty and the issues that plague US correctional facilities. The post Episode 266 appeared first…
Episode 265: Interview with Harrison Chute/Kim Jung-ho 2025-10-14
  In this episode, I interview my good friend Harrison Chute (pseudonym Kim Jung-ho), the creator of the “Martian Sun” imprint, on his recently released sci-fi/horror anthology graphic novel “What Divine Anguish.” The post Episode 265…
Batgirl to Oracle: Episode 264 2025-09-30
  After a brief message about having serious conversations with children and sharing a bit about my rocky start to the year, I review Batgirl #71-73 (2006). After the break, I review Batgirl vol. 6 #11 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #25. St…
Episode 263 2025-08-26
  The big Sunday scaries! In this quick episode before school begins again, I review Batgirl 68-70 (2005-2006), Batgirl vol. 6 #10, and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #24. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear.…
Episode 262 2025-07-29
  After speaking briefly on my time in Cape Cod and at a “Latin Camp,” I review Birds of Prey #91 (2006), Batgirl vol. 6 #9, and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #23. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, my “anime” watchlist, and literature recommendations…
Episode 261 2025-06-30
  After briefly speaking on my summer thus far, I review Birds of Prey #87-90 from 2006. After the break, I talk about Batgirl vol. 6 #8 and give a full review of Birds of Prey vol. 5 #22. Ready yourselves for a wild Stella’s Dungeon…
Episode 260 2025-05-27
  After a brief celebration for getting my first Buffalo Bills ticket, I review Batgirl #66-67 and Birds of Prey #86, all from 2005. After the break, I review Batgirl vol. 6 #7 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #21. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut an…
Episode 259 2025-04-30
  In this no-frills episode, I review Batgirl vol. 6 #6 and Birds of Prey vol.5 #20. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 259 appeared first on The Batman Universe .
Episode 258 2025-03-25
  In Batgirl to Oracle Episode 258, a quick, pre-Greece trip episode, I review Batgirl vol. 6 #5 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #19. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 258 appeared first…
Episode 257 2025-02-28
  After some brief updates about the Buffalo Bills and my new language journey, I review Batgirl vol. 6 #4 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #18. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 257 appe…
Episode 256: Shipper Special #13 2025-02-12
  Guest-starring Donovan Morgan Grant! Join us as we discuss fan-popular couples that we want to forget exist!   Batgirl to Oracle Episode 256 Unedited https://thebatmanuniverse.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BTO-E256U.mp3 The po…
Episode 255 2025-01-28
  After briefly speaking on my hopes for the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs this year, I review Batgirl vol. 6 #3 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #17. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear.   Batgirl to O…
Episode 254: Interview With Tim Hanley 2025-01-14
  Interview with Tim Hanley, author of the 2024 book Never a Sidekick: Exploring the Dynamic History of Batgirl . The post Episode 254: Interview With Tim Hanley appeared first on The Batman Universe .
Episode 253: 15th Anniversary 2024-12-24
  After going through my favorites from 2024 in several categories, I do a full review of Batgirl vol. 6 #2 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #16. Listener emails, Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear.  …
Episode 252 2024-11-26
  Taking a brief respite from the vintage issues, I review Batgirl vol. 6 #1 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #15. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, anime watchlist, and my literature recommendations also appear.   Full Version https://thebatman…
Episode 251 2024-10-23
  Go vote! In this episode I review Batgirl #63-64 (2005) and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #14. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 251 appeared first on The Batman Universe .
Episode 250 2024-09-24
  After briefly speaking about my time in NYC and at Baltimore Comic Con, I review Batgirl #60-62 from 2005. Following the break, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #13 and look at a “quickie.” Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature r…
Episode 249 2024-08-27
  Batgirl to Oracle episode 249 is live. After some brief news about what’s coming to DC Comics in November 2024, I review Birds of Prey #84-85 from 2005. Following the break, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #12. Listener emails, Stella…
Episode 248 2024-07-30
    The first episode in Maryland! After some life updates, I do a “quickie” with Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1 before doing a full review of Birds of Prey #81-83 from 2005. After the break, I look at Birds of Prey vol. 5 #11.…
Episode 247 2024-06-25
  In this episode I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #10. Listener emails, Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 247 appeared first on The Batman Universe .
Episode 246 2024-05-28
  *SPOILERS ABOUND* Guest-starring Professor Carolyn Cocca! Star Wars (The Bad Batch and Tales of the Empire), X-Men ’97, and Commencement speakers, and that’s just the first 30 minutes! We also review the 2004 Birds of Prey storyline…
Episode 245 2024-04-23
  In Batgirl to Oracle episode 245, birthday wishes, job updates, and finding a scapegoat, all in the first 7 minutes! After that, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #8. Listener emails and my literature (and smut) recommendations also app…
Episode 244 2024-03-19
  New and newer! After catching up on some listener emails, I review Birds of Prey volume 5 issues 6-7 and then weed through the smut to give my literature recommendations. The post Episode 244 appeared first on The Batman Universe .
Episode 243: Shipper Special #12 2024-02-27
  **Trigger Warning: Discussions of suicide, abuse, rape, sexual assault, grooming** Guest-starring: Donovan Morgan Grant! The world burns as they kiss. Multiple tears are shed. They break up and they get back together. These are the…
Episode 242 2024-01-23
  *SPOILERS* Guest-starring Donovan Morgan Grant! Calling all Spidey-fans, as Donovan and I discuss the 2023 PS5 game “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.” After the break, we review Birds of Prey volume 5 #5. Listener emails and our literature re…
Episode 241: 14th Anniversary 2023-12-19
  After going through my favorites from 2023 in several categories, I do a full review of Birds of Prey vol. 5 #4. Listener emails, anime watchlist, literature recommendations, and a reminder to “be kind” also appear. The post Episode…
Episode 240 2023-11-21
    “The Lies and Betrayals of One, Geraldo Chute.” After I recap what happened in Teaticket in October, I review the “Fresh Blood” storyline that ran through Robin #132-133 and Batgirl #58-59. After the break, I review Birds of…
Episode 239 2023-10-31
  Guest-starring Joshua Lapin-Bertone! We made it! We finally finish “War Games” by covering the epilogue and “War Crimes!” Alone, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #2. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emails, and lite…
Episode 238 2023-09-26
  What happens in Falmouth, DOES NOT stay in Falmouth! After I give my “Falmouth Report,” I review Birds of Prey #74-75 (2004). After the break, I read an interview our very own Donovan Morgan Grant conducted with Kelly Thompson, then…
Episode 237 2023-08-29
  Guest-starring Joshua Lapin-Bertone! The gift that keeps on giving: “War Games Act III: Endgame” ! “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emails, and literature recommendations also appear. Find Batgirl to Oracle where…
Episode 236 2023-07-25
  *Trigger Warning: Discussions on torture, rape, and violence against Black bodies* Guest-starring Joshua Lapin Bertone! The summer blockbuster continues: “War Games Act II: Tides!” “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listene…
Episode 235 2023-07-04
  Batgirl to Oracle episode #235 comes to you from HeroesCon 2023 in Charlotte, NC, where I had the distinct honor and pleasure to meet and interview Karen Whitfield, “The Bronze Age Batgirl.” Listen to our conversation (one of many!)…
Episode 234 2023-06-27
  Guest-starring Joshua Lapin Bertone! The summer blockbuster begins here: “War Games Act I: Outbreak!” After the break, I talk about Heroes Con 2023 (including how I made a scene in the lobby of the Westin), cover some modern “quicki…
Episode 233 2023-05-30
Guest-starring Shayna from Earth II! “We’re all lubed up on our end!” What does that even mean??? Listen as we cover the 2004 Birds of Prey story “Between Dark and Dawn” (#69-73). After the break, we review Batgirls #18. “Shag’s Mac and Ch…
Episode 232 2023-04-25
*Trigger Warning: Discussions on gun violence, gun safety, and gun control.* Guest-starring Ian Miller! MARIJUANA! Which Bat-Family member would take a hit? Listen and find out! Ian and I cover Stephanie Brown’s extended tenure as Robin in…
Episode 231 2023-03-28
Gotham Knights, the TV show? What the heck is that?! Nightwing “quickies” from 2004 and Birds of Prey #68 (2004) are the main events. After the break, I look at more Nightwing “quickies” (modern) and Batgirls #16! “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of…
Episode 230 2023-02-28
A “no frills” episode this time out. I review Batgirl #51-52 (2004) and Batgirls #15, along with a quick look at some modern “quickies” featuring Nightwing. Listener emails, “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” and literature recomm…
Episode 229 2023-01-24
Guest-starring Shagalicious! After discussing his burgeoning foot-modeling career, Shag and I review the 2004 Birds of Prey storyline “Sensei and Student” (#62-67). After the break, I’m on my own and review Batgirls #14. Listener emails, “…
Episode 228: 13th Anniversary 2022-12-27
After going through my favorites from 2022 in several categories, I race through some vintage “quickies,” all from Detective Comics. In the second half of the episode, I do full reviews of the Batgirls 2022 Annual and Batgirls #13. Listene…
Episode 227 2022-11-29
*Trigger Warning: discussions on sexual assault and rape* After going through some vintage “quickies,” including Nightwing #90-93 (2004) but spending SOME time on THAT SCENE in #93, I do a full review of Batgirl #49-50 (2004). In the secon…
Episode 226 2022-10-25
Another episode, another FIRING! WHEN WILL IT END?! After sharing about my time in Massachusetts with the Bamboozler, Harry Right Round Chute (traumatic, to say the least), I go through some vintage “quickies,” including Nightwing #88-89 (…
Episode 225 2022-09-27
Guest-starring Donovan Morgan Grant! Guess who’s getting FIRED! After a short discussion on perceived race in literature, Donovan and I go through some vintage “quickies,” including Nightwing #86-87 (2003), and then do a full review of Bat…
Episode 224 2022-08-30
Guest-starring Dr. Jennifer Swartz-Levine! Power Girl and Diet Cola? Say what? Find out what THAT’S all about, plus a short discussion on the scrapped “Batgirl” film and a full review of Gail Simone’s first run on Birds of Prey in 2003 (is…
Episode 223 2022-07-26
I talk about my experience in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria before covering some vintage “quickies,” including Nightwing #80-85 (2003) and doing full reviews of Batgirl #41-44 (2003). After the break, I look at some modern “quickies,”…