An introductory episode to say hello and get you used to the show. Bat Minute '89 is an upcoming podcast hosted by Jon Parker and Niall McGowan, analysing and investigating Tim Burton's 'Batman' ONE MINUTE AT A TIME. The show will be three days per week when it launches, releasing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

And we're off! In our first proper episode we burst out of the Bat Minute cave and rush to analyse Minute 1, which is made up entirely of credits. Beforehand we talk about the events that lead the film that would become Tim Burton's Batman into development Hell and out again, emerging as the fabulous film it is. It's a bit info heavy, but that's what happens when you have nothing but names to talk about!   Our next episode follows on Wednesday!

In Minute 2 we're firmly in credits town, so we make the best of it by wandering through the names of the talented folks who are popping up, including a stop in the smooth, cool waters of Lake Billy Dee Williams. Again, info heavy, so you'll have to forgive us!   The next episode follows on Friday!

The film starts proper now, and so does the podcast (as we have clear visuals to talk about)! In Minute 3 we burst through the final few credits and spill out onto the streets of Gotham. It looks like a nice neighbourhood. Nothing can go wrong, right?   The next episode follows on Monday!

The excitement continues in our second week here at Bat Minute '89 as our intrepid heroes are still trying to obtain a cab but are instead forced to brave the streets of Gotham! Can Biggs Darklighter navigate the city a little better than he did the Death Star trench? Tune in to find out, folks!   The next episode follows on Wednesday!

CRIME! SHENANIGANS! Biggs is taken out from behind once more. This time, however, he's been robbed! Will the crooks escape with the loot? One thinks so, while the other worries about a mysterious 'Bat'. Could this be the BatMAN from the title? The only way to be sure is to tune in, Bat Fans! The next episode follows on Friday!

The week ends with drama, vampirism and a vicious Bat Beatdown! Can these crooks survive the onslaught, or will they face the same fate as Johnny Gobs? Will we even find out within the time span of one minute? The only way to know is to tune in, Bat fans!   The next episode follows on Monday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!

Brutal Batman, cheesy catchphrases and Lando Calrissian start us off with another exciting week of the show! Can The Bat overcome the problems of his awkward cowl and defeat the crooks? Will Lando clean up the (cloud) city? Tune in to find out, folks!   The next episode follows on Wednesday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!

Lando Strikes Back! The week continues with a pathetic police chief, a cyBORG mayor and Dent aspiring to take on a nest of vipers. Saucy Jack is looking to rid the city of decent people - if only he can find the time to remove his shoes from his lady's face. Are his card tricks in Vogue? Tune in to find out! The next episode follows on Friday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!

Jack Napier thinks he's cock of the walk in his fancy suits and with his dame by his side, but will scheming against his boss make him look like a fool, a joker if you will? Top this off with Jack facts and Jerry Hall chat and you've got yourself another exciting episode of Bat Minute '89!   The next episode follows on Monday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!

Arcade Eddie is stretchered away as Porkins enters the fray. He tells tales of a giant Bat which nobody is buying... all except for reporter Alexander Knox! Will Knox be the man to get the scoop, or will he be made to look like a chump? Find out on today's Bat Minute '89!   The next episode follows on Wednesday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!

The Bat's tax history is up for examination as Knox persists in his hunt. Bob the Goon picks an inopportune moment to wash a car. CROOKED COPS! All this and more, only on today's Bat Minute '89!   The next episode follows on Friday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!

Saucy yet psycho, Jack shoves Red Six straight out of his way on his path to the top, but Porkins isn't standing for shenanigans. Ever faithful Bob the Goon will do anything to protect his man. PARADE PLANNING UNDER THREAT! Could a single minute BE any more exciting? The answer is... possibly. But you'll never know without first tuning in to the exciting chat, only on BAT MINUTE '89!   The next episode follows on Monday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!

Monday starts and there isn't even a single balloon in sight but the perpetual mayor has plans to turn things around. Lando simply swaps his cape for a scarf. Dracula is afoot in the press office as Knox converses with a pair of rather lovely legs. What happens in between? And around? And all about? TUNE IN TO FIND OUT, BAT FANS!   The next episode follows on Wednesday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!

REVOLUTION! CORTO MALTESE IN TURMOIL! The real scoop, however, is Knox and his presumptuous ways with the ladies. Can he woo Vicki Vale? Not on your life! She's more into BATmen than regular men, that's for sure. The PEWlitzer price is on the line as the two agree to form a sleuth super group. Will they end up getting married? There's only one way to find out folks... tune in to today's BAT MINUTE '89!   The next episode follows on Friday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!

Huge buildings can't cheer up Grissom and his fury at the current crime crackdown.   Jack tries to play his cards right but is sent on an important errand.   Alicia's shopping habits ruin a perfectly lovely gangster meeting. Whatever next?   All of this AND MORE is covered right here on today's BAT MINUTE '89!   The next episode follows on Monday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!

Saucy Jack seems suspicious of a setup but Grissom says he needs somebody he can trust. Will his lucky deck deal him a winning hand, or does the house always win? All this and more on today's Bat Minute '89!   The next episode follows on Wednesday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!

That vile snake Grissom is up to no good and getting Eckhardt in on his schemes. Meanwhile, at Stately Wayne Manor, Bruce is throwing a party to save the festival. Why he doesn't just donate a bucket of cash himself is anybody's guess. Alfred and Knox FINALLY MEET! It's what we've all been waiting for... What happens between these two titans? The only way to be sure is to head over to 1007 Mountain Drive or to listen to day's BAT MINUTE '89!   The next episode follows on Friday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!

Knox is out of his depth and failing to blend in. Alfred just wants rid of the guy! Vicki Vale enters the fray complete with sleeves, sleeves and more sleeves. What a dress! Bruce has his eye on her for sure as he takes a shot of dutch courage and swoops in for the kill! How did we get here? What twists and turns could there be in only sixty seconds? Tune in to find out, Bat Minute Mites!   The next episode follows on Monday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!

We return to Wayne's makeshift casino as Knox harasses ol' Gamblin' Gordon. He says there is no Bat but Knox is having none of it! He wants those files! Ghosts and goblins ain't a problem for Harvey - this cool customer is far too smooth to let anything like that Dent his enjoyment of the evening's entertainment. NAPIER'S PLAN IS IN MOTION! What else, you say? We are joined by OUR FIRST EVER GUEST! Rikky Wiley is on the line with us for Bat chat. You may know him from his rapping career with the group Dick Limerick Academy or from his recent forays onto the comedy scene. How could you miss this? You couldn't. If you do, you need to rethink your life and join us for more Bat Minute '89! The next episode follows on Wednesday! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute!   Rikky Wiley.