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| Fatman on Batman Fatman Beyond | |
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Kevin Smith &Marc Bernardin |
| Genre | Comedy, Commentary |
| Language | English |
| Length | Approx. 1 Hour |
| Production | |
| Audio format | MP3 |
| No. of episodes | 432 (as of 10/04/2024) |
| Publication | |
| Original release | June 1, 2012 |
| Provider | SModcast.com |
Fatman on Batman is apodcast and video series in which hosts, filmmakerKevin Smith and writerMarc Bernardin, explore their geeky interests, originally focusing on the DC comic propertyBatman. The podcast was retitledFatman Beyond after Smith's weight loss. The show is part of theSModcast Podcast Network.
Paul Dini joined Kevin Smith for the first Fatman Beyond, originally called "Fatman on Batman" was released on June 1, 2012.[citation needed] The episode focused on Dini's experience writing forBatman: The Animated Series. Many of the early episodes centered onBatman: 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 toBatman: The Animated Series. Smith often notes that Batman, as voiced byKevin Conroy and written by Dini, is his touchstone for Batman. During the progression ofFatman 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 longtime friend and colleagueScott 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.[1] Guests includeAlan 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 discuss their contributions to character. While several guests have reappeared in episodes, as of February 17, 2015, the most frequent guests arePaul Dini andMarc Bernardin. Smith and Dini dive deep into all things related toBatman: The Animated Series, while Smith and Bernardin provide commentaries on Batman films.
An individual who has been affected by or influenced the Batman mythos often joins Smith onFatman on Batman. Guests include actors who have portrayed Batman and other characters in the Bat-verse, writers and artists involved with DC Comics as well as others who join big Kev Smith in his love of Batman. Guests include: Paul Dini (Writer forBatman the Animated Series / Creator of Harley Quinn); Bruce Timm (Producer ofBatman the Animated Series), Adam West (Batman,Batman '66), Kevin Conroy (Batman,Batman Animated Series), Diedrich Bader (Batman,Batman: Brave and the Bold); Mark Hamill (Joker,Batman Animated Series); Scott Snyder / Gregg Capullo (Writer / Artist of DC Comic'sNew 52 Batman); Stan Lee (Not Batman Related–it's Stan Lee[a]) and Jamie Walton (President, Wayne Foundation). Complete guest list and episodes appearances:[2]
| Guest | Episode(s) |
|---|---|
| Paul Dini | 1, 17, 18, 20, 21, 51, 52 |
| Mark Hamill | 2, 3 |
| Tara Strong | 4 |
| Arleen Sorkin | 5 |
| Walt Flanagan | 6, 10, 50 |
| Bruce Timm | 7 |
| Scott Mosier | 8 |
| Ralph Garman | 9, 12, 40, 66 |
| Kevin Conroy | 11 |
| Adam West | 13 |
| Marc Bernardin | 14, 25, 46, 47, 49, 58, 59, 75 |
| Diedrich Bader | 16 |
| Scott Snyder | 19, 48 |
| Kyle Higgins | 22, 23, 42, 43 |
| Grant Morrison | 26, 27, 44 |
| Geoff Johns | 28, 29 |
| Christopher Drake | 30, 31 |
| Jeph Loeb | 32, 33 |
| Stan Lee | 34 |
| Dan Didio | 35 |
| Jim Lee | 36, 37 |
| Greg Capullo | 38, 39, 48 |
| Marc Tyler Nobleman | 53 |
| Neal Adams | 54, 55, 56, 71, 72 |
| Denny O’Neil | 60, 61, 62 |
| Joe Quesada | 63, 67, 80 |
| Chris Daughtry | 64 |
| Dean Trippe | 65 |
| Jamie Walton | 70 |
| Burt Ward | 74 |
| Brett Culp | 57 |
| Ming Chen | 50 |
| Bryan Johnson | 50 |
| Mike Zapcic | 50 |
| Live Panels | 24, 68, 69, 73 |
| No Guest | 41, 45 |
Smith is a strong advocate and Vice President of The Wayne Foundation, which is led by Jamie Walton (founder and president). The Wayne Foundation is committed to spreading awareness of commercial sexual exploitation of children and domestic minor sexual trafficking (DMST) occurring within the United States. The Foundation's goal is to provide young women in the United States who have fallen victim to DMST with a means of leaving the sex industry for good by providing a safe home environment with rehabilitation services.[3]
Smith has separately worked with long-time friendsWalt Flanagan andRalph Garman on two Batman projects forDC Comics. Flanagan and Smith created theBatman: Cacophony (2008–2009) andBatman: The Widening Gyre (2009-2010) arcs, while Smith and Garman worked onBatman ‘66 Meets Green Hornet (2014).[4]
DC tapped Smith to chair or take part in several panel discussions held as part of DC Comics’s year-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of Batman (2014).[5]
ActorBen Affleck, a long-time friend of Kevin Smith, played Batman in 2016'sBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Smith, often attributed with helping to jump-start Affleck’s career, notes his continued support for his friend, stating, "Now I know a dude who plays my favorite character on the planet, and this is an actor who I believed in from the jump, and everything he performed in I was a big fan of, and still remain a fan of." Smith currently resides in the home formerly occupied by Affleck. The home sports a 'Batcave entrance', which Affleck, a long time Bat-fan, had installed prior to Smith's ownership.[6][7]
