Episode 337: In The Seats With...Michael Wayne and 'Batman and Me'

When does the 'why' of collecting lose all meaning...On this episode we dive into the world of collecting, geek culture and the love versus the 'why' of it all in 'Batman and Me'.Darren Maxwell became addicted to collecting Batman merchandise in late 1980s Australia as a way to be a part of nascent geek culture. Decades later, Darren’s stuck with a room full of collectables and an identity he no longer recognizes. Yet a supportive partner, a fanboy best friend and a persistent need to belong make him unable to let go.As collectors ourselves the film really gives an interesting glimpse at how the obsession of collecting and needing to be first to something can override the love of the content that you are collecting. We had the unique pleasure of talking to director Michael Wayne about the origins of the film, diving into the particularities of the art of collecting and so very much more....