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The Bat-Jar Podcast

Welcome to the Bat-Jar Podcast, where nerd culture gets put under the microscope. Hosted by Average Joe and Beef Pork Ribs, this is your place to take a closer look at the culture built around comic books, television, movies, animation, and more!
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Now displaying: November, 2019
Nov 25, 2019

We are joined by a reindeer hat, some Elsa dolls, and special guest Dee Dee for a look at the latest Disney animated movie, "Frozen II". 

Does this sequel live up to the original phenomenon? Are the songs as catchy? Does the story continue to subvert Disney princess movie expectations? Does the movie answer all the questions AJ and Dee Dee have about the Frozen universe?

To avoid SPOILERS for "Frozen II", skip over 32:57-1:07:23 of the episode.

Music and audio from "Frozen II" is the property of Christophe Beck, Peter Del Vecho, Walt Disney Pictures, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. 

The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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Nov 18, 2019

After what seems like an eternity, the House of Mouse has taken it's first step towards total Hollywood dominance with the release of it's streaming service, Disney Plus.

How does the new platform compare to competitors like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video? Is the price and available content worth switching services? And how does their first original series "The Mandalorian" stack up? Is this the live-action Star Wars series fans have been waiting for?

To avoid SPOILERS for Chapter One and Chapter Two of "The Mandalorian", skip over 55:54-1:05:14 of the episode.

Music and audio from "Disney Plus Promo" is the property of the Walt Disney Company.

Music and audio from "The Mandalorian" is the property of Ludwig Goransson, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson, Lucasfilm, and Golem Creations.

The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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Nov 11, 2019

Comic books and graphic novels are a popular medium for storytelling and have proved to be a great source of entertainment for generations of readers. But do comic books have a place in the classroom? Can this form of storytelling be used to teach children how to read? What benefits, if any, does it have over other forms of literature?

The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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Nov 4, 2019

Grab your broom, your wand, and your chocolate frogs as Average Joe and special guest Michael Andrew use a time turner to look back on the $7 billion dollar movie franchise based on everyone's favourite boy wizard.

What makes the Harry Potter movies so unique in the world of cinema? How does each film compare to the novel it is based on? What helped make the series such a phenomenon? Which movie is the best?

To avoid SPOILERS for the Harry Potter movies, skip over 31:33-1:26:44 of the episode.

Music and audio from the "Harry Potter" film series is the property of John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, Alexandre Desplat, David Heyman, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, David Barron, J.K Rowling, Warner Bros. Pictures, Heyday Films, and 1492 Pictures.

The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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You can contact us at @thebatcookiejar on Twitter or you can send an e-mail to batjarpodcast@gmail.com.

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