Unofficial audio commentaries for DC Comics animation. http://www.dccommentaries.com en-us Copyright 2006 Thu, 6 Sep 2007 19:00:00 EST Thu, 6 Sep 2007 19:00:00 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss TBalena@aol.com Trevor Balena Unofficial audio commentaries for DC Comics animation Fan-made audio commentaries for DC Comics Animation TV episodes and movies, including Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League Unlimited. Listen to these while watching the episodes on the Region 1 DVD box sets. I try to offer insight into the histories of the characters and the production of the shows, as well as relating my own experiences. Trevor Balena TBalena@aol.com No http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/twilight1.mp3 Commentary for Justice League episode 27, Twilight, Part I. Podcasts Wed, 30 Aug 2006 23:00:00 -0400 Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League episode 27, Twilight, Part I. Topics covered include the mission statement of the creative team for Season Two, stunt casting, and my own first viewing of this episode under unusual circumstances. Commentary for Justice League: Twilight, Part I. Topics covered include mission statement of the creative team for Season Two, stunt casting, and my own first viewing of this episode under unusual circumstances. 00:22:22 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, New Gods, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/onlyadream2.mp3 Commentary for Justice League episode 32, Only A Dream, Part II. Podcasts Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:00:00 -0400 Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League episode 32, Only A Dream, Part II. Topics covered include character development, musical themes, and D.R. Movie animation. Commentary for Justice League episode 32, Only A Dream, Part II. Topics covered include character development, musical themes, and D.R. Movie animation. 00:21:45 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/abetterworld1.mp3 Commentary for Justice League episode 37, A Better World, Part I. Podcasts Sun, 03 Sep 2006 13:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League episode 37, A Better World, Part I. Topics covered include the reason Doomsday was used, the history of Luthor in the comics, and why I'm sick of that damn speech. Commentary for Justice League episode 37, A Better World, Part I. Topics covered include the reason Doomsday was used, the history of Luthor in the comics, and why I'm sick of that damn speech. 00:21:38 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/maidofhonor2.mp3 Commentary for Justice League episode 34, Maid Of Honor, Part II. Podcasts Sat, 09 Sep 2006 14:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League episode 34, Maid Of Honor, Part II. Topics covered include Susan Eisenberg's improvement in her role, cut scenes, the origins of characters, and comic book pseudoscience. Commentary for Justice League episode 34, Maid Of Honor, Part II. Topics covered include Susan Eisenberg's improvement in her role, cut scenes, the origins of characters, and comic book pseudoscience. 00:22:43 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/hereafter1.mp3 Commentary for Justice League episode 43, Hereafter, Part I. Podcasts Sun, 17 Sep 2006 07:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League episode 43, Hereafter, Part I. Topics covered include the original concept for the episode, voice recasting, and Batman's opinion of Superman. Commentary for Justice League episode 43, Hereafter, Part I. Topics covered include the original concept for the episode, voice recasting, and Batman's opinion of Superman. 00:22:11 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/wildcards2.mp3 Commentary for Justice League episode 49, Wild Cards, Part II. Podcasts Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League episode 49, Wild Cards, Part II. Topics covered include the history of the Royal Flush Gang, the question of Joker's sanity, and... The Big Kiss! Commentary for Justice League episode 49, Wild Cards, Part II. Topics covered include the history of the Royal Flush Gang, the question of Joker's sanity, and... The Big Kiss! 00:21:39 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/overtheedge.mp3 Commentary for Batman: The Animated Series episode 97, Over The Edge. Podcasts Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Batman: The Animated Series episode 97, Over The Edge. Topics covered include the visual style of the revamp episodes, insight into Batgirl's character, and why Bane always seems to show up. Commentary for Batman: The Animated Series episode 97, Over The Edge. Topics covered include the visual style of the revamp episodes, insight into Batgirl's character, and why Bane always seems to show up. 00:21:36 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/initiation.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 1, Initiation. Podcasts Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 1, Initiation. Topics covered include the comic book histories of Green Arrow and Captain Atom, the new musical style of the show, previews, and Cadmus foreshadowing. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 1, Initiation. Topics covered include the comic book histories of Green Arrow and Captain Atom, the new musical style of the show, previews, and Cadmus foreshadowing. 00:23:43 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/forthemanwhohaseverything.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 2, For The Man Who Has Everything. Podcasts Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 2, For The Man Who Has Everything. Topics covered include differences between the original comic book and the animated adaptation, and the reasons why the animated version is superior. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 2, For The Man Who Has Everything. Topics covered include differences between the original comic book and the animated adaptation, and the reasons why the animated version is superior. 00:21:54 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/epilogue1.mp3 Commentary #1 for Justice League Unlimited episode 26, Epilogue. Podcasts Tue, 7 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary #1 for Justice League Unlimited episode 26, Epilogue. The first part of this special two-part commentary examines the creators' intent with the episode, and the depth of symbolism present in it. Commentary #1 for Justice League Unlimited episode 26, Epilogue. The first part of this special two-part commentary examines the creators' intent with the episode, and the depth of symbolism present in it. 00:23:01 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/epilogue2.mp3 Commentary #2 for Justice League Unlimited episode 26, Epilogue. Podcasts Tue, 7 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary #2 for Justice League Unlimited episode 26, Epilogue. The second part of this special two-part commentary examines the fans' reactions to the episode, my own opinions of it, and the plethora of fanboy Easter Eggs present throughout it. Commentary #2 for Justice League Unlimited episode 26, Epilogue. The second part of this special two-part commentary examines the fans' reactions to the episode, my own opinions of it, and the plethora of fanboy Easter Eggs present throughout it. 00:23:01 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/hawkanddove.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 3, Hawk And Dove. Podcasts Tue, 5 Dec 2006 19:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 3, Hawk And Dove. Topics covered include Wonder Woman's characterization, casting reunions, and the fans' dislike for the episode. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 3, Hawk And Dove. Topics covered include Wonder Woman's characterization, casting reunions, and the fans' dislike for the episode. 00:22:43 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/fearfulsymmetry.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 4, Fearful Symmetry. Podcasts Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 4, Fearful Symmetry. Topics covered include the origins of Galatea's name and costume, the history of the Question, and how Jeffrey Combs is God. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 4, Fearful Symmetry. Topics covered include the origins of Galatea's name and costume, the history of the Question, and how Jeffrey Combs is God. 00:23:05 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/inbrightestday.mp3 Commentary for Superman: The Animated Series episode 50, In Brightest Day. Podcasts Mon, 18 Dec 2006 19:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Superman: The Animated Series episode 50, In Brightest Day. Topics covered include the history of Kyle Rayner and the Green Lantern concept, and nods to both Hal Jordan's origin and the larger GL mythos throughout the episode. Commentary for Superman: The Animated Series episode 50, In Brightest Day. Topics covered include the history of Kyle Rayner and the Green Lantern concept, and nods to both Hal Jordan's origin and the larger GL mythos throughout the episode. 00:21:15 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/comfortandjoy.mp3 Commentary for Justice League episode 47, Comfort And Joy. Podcasts Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League episode 47, Comfort And Joy. Topics covered include holiday cheer of various shapes and sizes, new insight into old characters, and the histories of the Ultra-Humanite and... Zook? Commentary for Justice League episode 47, Comfort And Joy. Topics covered include holiday cheer of various shapes and sizes, new insight into old characters, and the histories of the Ultra-Humanite and... Zook? 00:23:09 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/kidstuff.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 5, Kid Stuff. Podcasts Tue, 9 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 5, Kid Stuff. Topics covered include Arthurian lore, casting, how John Stewart is a big goof, and, yes, Baby Etrigan. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 5, Kid Stuff. Topics covered include Arthurian lore, casting, how John Stewart is a big goof, and, yes, Baby Etrigan. 00:23:11 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/thislittlepiggy.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 6, This Little Piggy. Podcasts Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 6, This Little Piggy. Topics covered include Paul Dini's fascination with Zatanna, the reasons for Circe's manipulation of Batman, and the histories of Circe, Zatanna, and B'wana Beast. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 6, This Little Piggy. Topics covered include Paul Dini's fascination with Zatanna, the reasons for Circe's manipulation of Batman, and the histories of Circe, Zatanna, and B'wana Beast. 00:22:54 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/thereturn.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 7, The Return. Podcasts Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 7, The Return. Topics covered include the Atom's debut, Luthor's character arc, speculation about Shayera, and whether Kyle Rayner designed 3,600 unique Green Lantern uniforms. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 7, The Return. Topics covered include the Atom's debut, Luthor's character arc, speculation about Shayera, and whether Kyle Rayner designed 3,600 unique Green Lantern uniforms. 00:23:06 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/thegreateststorynevertold.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 8, The Greatest Story Never Told. Podcasts Tue, 6 Feb 2007 20:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 8, The Greatest Story Never Told. Topics covered include Booster Gold's history and characterization, off-limits characters, and the stunning debut of the Composite Superman. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 8, The Greatest Story Never Told. Topics covered include Booster Gold's history and characterization, off-limits characters, and the stunning debut of the Composite Superman. 00:22:55 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/ultimatum.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 9, Ultimatum. Podcasts Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 9, Ultimatum. Topics covered include nods to Superfriends, the introduction of Amanda Waller, and the question of what makes a hero. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 9, Ultimatum. Topics covered include nods to Superfriends, the introduction of Amanda Waller, and the question of what makes a hero. 00:23:10 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/darkheart.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 10, Dark Heart. Podcasts Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 10, Dark Heart. Topics covered include Warren Ellis, fanboy moments, The Atom's history, and Dong Yang animation. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 10, Dark Heart. Topics covered include Warren Ellis, fanboy moments, The Atom's history, and Dong Yang animation. 00:22:52 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/wakethedead.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 11, Wake The Dead. Podcasts Wed, 7 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 11, Wake The Dead. Topics covered include the origin of Vixen, the disappearance of AMAZO, and the debate over killing Grundy. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 11, Wake The Dead. Topics covered include the origin of Vixen, the disappearance of AMAZO, and the debate over killing Grundy. 00:23:05 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/onceandfuturething1.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 12, The Once And Future Thing, Part I - Weird Western Tales. Podcasts Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 12, The Once And Future Thing, Part I - Weird Western Tales. Topics covered include Batman kickin' back, the origins of Jonah Hex, Bat Lash, and others, and... "Dad?". Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 12, The Once And Future Thing, Part I - Weird Western Tales. Topics covered include Batman kickin' back, the origins of Jonah Hex, Bat Lash, and others, and... "Dad?". 00:23:05 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/onceandfuturething2.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 13, The Once And Future Thing, Part II - Time, Warped. Podcasts Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 13, The Once And Future Thing, Part II - Time, Warped. Topics covered include whether Batman knows his own future, the nature of Chronos's fate, and why the Guardians gots ta be like dat. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 13, The Once And Future Thing, Part II - Time, Warped. Topics covered include whether Batman knows his own future, the nature of Chronos's fate, and why the Guardians gots ta be like dat. 00:23:05 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/thecall1.mp3 Commentary for Batman Beyond episode 50, The Call, Part I. Podcasts Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Batman Beyond episode 50, The Call, Part I. Topics covered include designs of the future, retroactive continuity and continuity problems, and whether Warhawk is a big cheater. Commentary for Batman Beyond episode 50, The Call, Part I. Topics covered include designs of the future, retroactive continuity and continuity problems, and whether Warhawk is a big cheater. 00:21:12 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/thecall2.mp3 Commentary for Batman Beyond episode 51, The Call, Part II. Podcasts Thu, 2 Aug 2007 17:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Batman Beyond episode 51, The Call, Part II. Topics covered include Superman aging, the history of Starro, and Terry's questionable dental appliance. Commentary for Batman Beyond episode 50, The Call, Part I. Topics covered include Superman aging, the history of Starro, and Terry's questionable dental appliance. 00:21:16 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/thecatandthecanary.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 14, The Cat And The Canary. Podcasts Wed, 8 Aug 2007 17:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 14, The Cat And The Canary. Topics covered include Green Arrow's sexist streak, the histories of Black Canary and Wildcat, and "share time" with J'onn. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 14, The Cat And The Canary. Topics covered include Green Arrow's sexist streak, the histories of Black Canary and Wildcat, and "share time" with J'onn. 00:23:04 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/thetiesthatbind.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 15, The Ties That Bind. Podcasts Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 15, The Ties That Bind. Topics covered include the history of -- and inspiration for -- Mister Miracle, New Gods lore, and whether or not Ralph is a bachelor. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 15, The Ties That Bind. Topics covered include the history of -- and inspiration for -- Mister Miracle, New Gods lore, and whether or not Ralph is a bachelor. 00:23:05 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation http://www.dccommentaries.com http://www.dccommentaries.com/thedoomsdaysanction.mp3 Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 16, The Doomsday Sanction. Podcasts Thu, 6 Sep 2007 19:00:00 EST Trevor Balena No Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 16, The Doomsday Sanction. Topics covered include the Outsiders, Doomsday's origins, and whether the Big Seven are really Imperial Stormtroopers. Commentary for Justice League Unlimited episode 16, The Doomsday Sanction. Topics covered include the Outsiders, Doomsday's origins, and whether the Big Seven are really Imperial Stormtroopers. 00:23:03 Trevor Balena, DC Comics, comics, comic books, Justice League, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, animation