Batman the Animated Series Podcast · Alex and Will Robson

You Scratch My Back Review

·1 hr 33 min·5 clips

Will and Alex argue whether Nightwing is a virgin based on his apartment full of swords and a loud motorcycle.

This episode of the Batman the Animated Series Podcast reviews "You Scratch My Back," an episode from *The New Batman Adventures*. Hosts Alex and Will Robson, brothers and comic book creators, provide commentary and behind-the-scenes details. The episode features Batman, Catwoman, and the first official media appearance of Nightwing outside the comics. The hosts credit the episode's writer, Hillary J. Bader, and director Butch Lukic, noting Lukic's debut in the DC Animated Universe. They list the voice cast, including Kevin Conroy, Adrienne Barbeau, and Loren Lester, and highlight guest actor Michael Donovan, known for roles in *Star Wars* and *Spider-Man* games. A comic story, *Batman: Gotham Adventures* No. 4, is mentioned as explaining Selina Kyle's hair color change. The episode shows blood twice, which was rare for the series at the time. The shipping schedule in the episode contains names of famous ships like the *Andrea Doria* and the *SS Minnow*. Nightwing's name origin is discussed, inspired by a Kryptonian legend Superman told Dick Grayson. The hosts analyze the love triangle between Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, and Barbara Gordon, referencing a comic storyline where Barbara becomes pregnant. They critique the villain, Enrique El Gancho, calling him a generic "Bond villain" with a hook for a hand. Will notes Nightwing's apartment is stereotypically a young single guy's pad, complete with swords and a motorcycle on display. Alex enjoys the musical score, particularly Nightwing's theme, and a tense, foggy dock sequence with ambient ship sounds. A comedic moment involves Nightwing casually hitting a floating thug with a pool skimmer pole. The hosts debate whether this version of Dick Grayson is a virgin, given his awkward interactions with Catwoman. The tone is conversational and humorous, filled with brotherly banter and tangential jokes about comic book production and voice actors. Listeners who enjoy deep-cut trivia about Batman animation and behind-the-scenes production details will appreciate this episode. Those seeking a straightforward, serious critique of the plot might find the hosts' digressions and humor distracting.

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A loose, funny Batman conversation that makes Dick's apartment the center of it.

Batman the Animated Series Podcast keeps its focus on Dick Grayson and the easy, lived-in back and forth between Alex Robson and Will Robson. The best stretch comes from the small details: Dick's apartment, with swords, collectibles, Nightwing paraphernalia, and space for his…

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Dick Grayson's apartment gets as much attention as the Batman chat itself.

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