Podcast
DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast
Lanterns: The Official Podcast, hosted by Juju Green, aka Straw Hat Goofy, where he dives deep into each episode of Lanterns. Every week, Juju sits down with the series co-creators, writers, directors and actors, getting all the behind-the-scenes details. Stream new episodes of Lanterns Sundays on HBO Max, and new Lanterns podcast episodes drop weekly on Sundays at 10pm ET.
DC Studios Showcase is back for Season 2. Hosts Frankey Smith and Coy Jandreau return with bigger guests, deeper access, and a sharper focus on what makes the DC Universe a pop-culture force to reckon with.
Each episode, Frankey and Coy sit down with the actors, creators, and cultural voices shaping the DC Universe -- breaking down the latest DC Studios news, spotlighting the must-read comics behind your favorite stories, and tracing the threads that connect DC to music, film, sports, and everything else happening in pop culture. Expect fan Q&As, fun segments, and the kind of access you won't find anywhere else.Whether you've been with us since Season 1 or you're just finding your way into the DCU, Frankey and Coy are your guides to what's happening -- and why it matters beyond the page.
New episodes drop every other Friday on @hbomax on YouTube, with @dcofficial. Audio is available wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by OBB Sound.
- After Shows chart
- #18
- Episodes
- 83
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 52 min
- On air since
- 2022
- Latest episode
- 4 days ago
Episodes
83 episodes, newest first
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51 min
Michael Mando Makes the Case for Bane
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Michael Mando joins DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast to defend Bane, challenge Batman’s moral code, and explore the complex line between hero and villain. Discover why DC Super-Villains remain some of pop culture’s most compelling characters.
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59 min
The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official Podcast
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Enter the world of DC Super-Villains as James Gunn, Jennifer Holland, and Steve Agee put The Suicide Squad on trial. Is it canon in the DC Universe? Hear DC Discord fan questions, behind-the-scenes stories, and video messages from the cast in this DC Super-Villains Month one-episode special.
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59 min
The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official Podcast | Trailer Trailer
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Enter the world of DC Super-Villains as James Gunn, Jennifer Holland, and Steve Agee rewatch The Suicide Squad and decide if it’s canon in the DC Universe. A one-off special with fan questions, set stories, and surprise messages. Premieres October 30 on HBO Max.
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48 min
Lanterns Finale Explained with Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof & Tom King
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Frankey & Coy discuss the Lanterns finale with Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, revealing the story behind John Stewart's new oath, Hal Jordan's trauma, and the finale's biggest twists.
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55 min
Lanterns: The Official Podcast | Ep. 8 "Dirt and Stars" | Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, Tom King, Shea Pritchard, & Ulrich Thomsen
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Juju Green talks with Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, Tom King and Shea Pritchard about the Lanterns finale “Dirt and Stars,” John Stewart’s ring, Noah Macon, Sinestro and the making of the season finale.
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42 min
Bobby Moynihan on Man-Bat, The Penguin, & Collecting
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Bobby Moynihan joins DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast to talk Man-Bat, Batman, collecting, Jim Lee, and why Batman: The Audio Adventures remains his favorite DC role.
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33 min
Lanterns: The Official Podcast | Ep. 7 "The Jordan Boys’ Legacy" | Chris Mundy, Tom King, & Jason Ritter
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Juju Green talks with showrunner, co-creator, executive producer and writer Chris Mundy and co-creator, executive producer and writer Tom King about “The Jordan Boys’ Legacy,” from John and Hal’s evolving partnership to fear, fatherhood, comic book continuity, Sinestro, and building Lanterns’ alien world.
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53 min
Lanterns: The Official Podcast | Ep. 6 "Bad Optics" | Justin Britt-Gibson, Stephen Williams, & Stephanie Economou
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Host Juju Green talks with Co-Executive Producer and writer Justin Britt-Gibson, director Stephen Williams, and composer Stephanie Economou about “Bad Optics,” from John Stewart and Hal Jordan to Guy Gardner and the making of the Lanterns score.
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1 hr 1 min
The Escape Pod Podcast Celebrates Batman Day
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DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast celebrates Batman Day with Alex Azor and Andrew Parker of the Escape Pod Podcast, followed by Wil Wheaton and Tommy Walker talking Batman, Mr. Freeze, and the DC episode of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.
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53 min
Lanterns: The Official Podcast | Ep. 5 "Lights Out" | Justin Britt-Gibson & Kelly Macdonald
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Juju Green talks with writer Justin Britt-Gibson and Kelly Macdonald, who plays Sheriff Kerry Kane, about Lanterns Episode 5, “Lights Out,” from the fall of Rushville and John Stewart's ring to Kerry Kane's past and the episode's emotional stakes.
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1 hr 1 min
Lanterns: The Official Podcast | Ep. 4 "The Weenie" | Breannah Gibson, Garret Dillahunt, & Poorna Jagannathan
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Juju Green talks with Breannah Gibson, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan about Lanterns Episode 4, “The Weenie,” from Hal and John’s fractured partnership to Macon, Zoe, and the episode’s biggest reveal.
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45 min
Kyle Chandler & Aaron Pierre Talk DC Studios’ Lanterns
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Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre join DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast to talk Lanterns, Comic-Con, Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and the dark mystery at the heart of the DC Universe.
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1 hr 1 min
Lanterns: The Official Podcast | Ep. 3 "OutKast" | Aaron Pierre, Vanessa Baden Kelly & Stephen Williams
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Aaron Pierre joins Juju Green to discuss becoming John Stewart, while Vanessa Baden Kelly and Stephen Williams break down Lanterns Episode 3, “OutKast,” and the making of John’s origin story.
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37 min
Lanterns: The Official Podcast | Ep. 2 "Trust Fall" | Chris Mundy, Vanessa Baden Kelly & James Hawes
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Lanterns: The Official Podcast host Juju Green talks with Chris Mundy, Vanessa Baden Kelly, and James Hawes about Episode 2 “Trust Fall,” including John and Hal’s evolving partnership, the car chase, Earl, and Sinestro.
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53 min
Comic Writers Jeremy Adams & Morgan Hampton on Green Lantern
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Comic writers Jeremy Adams and Morgan Hampton join Frankey and Coy on DC Studios Showcase to discuss the Green Lantern Corps, including John Stewart, Hal Jordan, and Kyle Rayner, writing DC's cosmic mythology, fan questions, and what's next for the Emerald Warriors.
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52 min
Lanterns: The Official Podcast | Ep. 1 “Pilot” | Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof & Tom King
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Host Juju Green talks with the Lanterns’ Co-Creators, Executive Producers and Writers - Chris Mundy (Showrunner), Damon Lindelof, and Tom King about Episode 1, adapting Green Lantern in live action, casting John Stewart and Hal Jordan, and building the series from the ground up.
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2 min
Lanterns: The Official Podcast | Trailer
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Join host Juju Green each week as he dives into every new episode of the DC Studios series Lanterns with exclusive interviews featuring the show’s creators, cast, and crew.
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41 min
Denys Cowan on Static, Nightwing & Milestone
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Legendary comic artist Denys Cowan joins DC Studios Showcase to discuss Static, Milestone Media, Nightwing, Prince, GZA, Wu-Tang Clan, and the stories that shaped generations of DC fans.
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52 min
Joel Kim Booster & Cheyenne Ewulu on DC Fandom, Batman & The Comic Shop
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Joel Kim Booster joins DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast to talk Absolute Batman, Green Lantern, and how he became a DC fan. Then, Cheyenne Ewulu sits down to discuss building her web series The Comic Shop and answer fan questions.
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1 hr
Kevin Smith on Batman, Bizarro & DC Comics
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Kevin Smith joins DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast to talk Bizarro: Year None, Batman, comic books, fandom, and the DC characters that shaped his life. Plus, fan questions, creator insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of comics' biggest voices.
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