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Is 'The Penguin' the Greatest Villain Origin Story? And Other Questions With Sheila Moeschen
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Is 'The Penguin' the Greatest Villain Origin Story? And Other Questions With Sheila Moeschen

Podcast Episode 21: The Penguin, Part 3

I know what you’re thinking—why are you still talking about this show?

It’s a problem.

In my defense, we recorded this early in December, after it was pushed due to Thanksgiving (my fault). And then I got busy with holiday madness and suddenly it was January and I still hadn’t released it.

My friend and sometimes podcast-copilot

returns. Is she the only one as invested in this show as I am? Perhaps! But she always brings insightful analysis and also the laughs.

This is a spoiler-rich episode. Avoid if you have any inkling you might watch this show. You don’t want the surprises ruined!

Topics Discussed In This Episode:

  • Is this the greatest villain origin story ever?

  • Oswald’s journey from sympathetic anti-hero to villain we still kinda like.

  • The difference between Oswald and Tony Soprano.

  • Are monsters born or made? (Or is it sometimes both?)

  • Family, culpability, and shared madness.

  • Who had the most tragic end?

  • Hopes and predictions for how this show will fit into the evolving Batman narrative.

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All the Fanfare
All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast
An irreverent celebration of pop culture. Funny asides and overly serious opinions on movies, TV shows, and video games. Mainly focusing on stuff from the 1980s - 2010s.
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Sheila Moeschen