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Dick Grayson / Nightwing
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Clark Kent / Superman
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Dick Grayson / Nightwing
And here we are now, pulling up to the absolute crown jewel of Metropolis, the Daily Planet. Would you just look at that iconic spinning globe. But folks, I never get tired of seeing that beauty. I'm not sure why I went to Metropolis, but I just needed to talk to a grown up. Someone who doesn't spend his days in a cave. And after everything that happened back in Gotham, I figured it was time I got out of the dark and tried my luck in the light.
Clark Kent / Superman
Yes, I'll pat you right. Oh, one moment. Welcome to the Daily Planet. How can I help you?
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
I'm here to see Clark Kent.
Clark Kent / Superman
Was he expecting you?
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Oh, I'm not sure.
Clark Kent / Superman
Your name?
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Dick Grayson.
Clark Kent / Superman
Clark, I have a Dick Grayson here to see you. Oh, all right, I'll send him right up. His officer.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
I know the way, thanks.
Clark Kent / Superman
Dick Grayson. What? Ms. Lee? Why does that name ring a bell? Why is he here? To see Clark Grayson. Grayson Grayson. Give me something on him, Marie. I'm on it now. Marie. Yes, Ms. Lane. Thank you. Thank you, Marie.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
As the President's escort brings him to Metropolis continuing his nationwide victory tour. This has been a big moment for the President. Fired? How can he fire you? He said you're fired. It's not a job. It is to Bruce. But your partners. Robin Hood and Little John the Lone Ranger in Tonto. You're his good right hand. His cave, his car, his rules. He pays the bills clerk. And in his eyes, I screwed up.
Clark Kent / Superman
More files for you.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Lois.
Clark Kent / Superman
Grayson, Gotham City adopted ward of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Yes, Clark, I wanted to. Oh, you have company.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Dick Grayson. Lois Lane. I read your series on LexCorp. Pretty scathing stuff.
Clark Kent / Superman
Not really.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
What is it you wanted Lois.
Clark Kent / Superman
So how do you and Clark know one another?
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Uh, we're both hockey fans and.
Clark Kent / Superman
Hockey? I've never heard Clark mention hockey.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Due to the road closures, motorcade has been redirected towards Swan Drive.
Clark Kent / Superman
Clark, you know, it's just like him. He's always disappearing. Two. Two of you then, huh? That's interesting. Very interesting. Hey, Marie, get over here. We got work to do. Oh.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Yep. Mm.
Clark Kent / Superman
Coming.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
As I leapt into action off the Daily Planet roof, I knew I was operating without costume or sanct. By your standards, I lost every right to be robbed. Even if I kept some of the official gear, I figured you wouldn't miss a batarang and some trusty bat rope. Take it out of my final paycheck. Bruce. There was no way I could beat Superman to the scene. But playing ketchup beat playing 20 nosy questions with a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter. Hottie or no, my best hunch. It all had something to do with the president being in town. That or Clark could be halfway to Jakarta to wrestle a volcano. I can sure see why he doesn't have a partner. Hail to the chief we have chosen for the nation. Hail to the Chief we salute him, one and all. Ah, there he is.
Clark Kent / Superman
It's time.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Hail to the Chief. As we pledge cooperation and proud fulfillment of a great, noble call. Yours is the aim to make this grand country we see. Will do. That's our strong burn. Believe.
Clark Kent / Superman
What?
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Where's my vest? Couldn't wait for election day to cast your vote? You stopped me. I'm Superman. That's what I do. Yeah, but what if there was two of us? A bipartisan decision. It was easy to spot him. Villainous mustache, explosive vest. Big ticking numbers without the mask and company colors. I had to explain myself. Obviously, there's a slight credibility gap when you're a hero in a hooded sweatshirt and tennis.
Clark Kent / Superman
Hey. Hey.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Who are you? Just a concerned citizen. Stay. Hey. I don't want to die. You did a second ago. Don't take back. Damn. Four seconds. Double damn. Up and away. Couldn't throw it. Couldn't drop it. Couldn't. Hey, you've said it before. Sometimes you just can't get rid of a bomb. Only option, reduce the potential for casualties to one. You never told me that. Superman has a sense of humor. Lighten up, lad. The timer's a fail safe in case the altitude detonator didn't ignite. It needs a 200 foot variance to sea level to go boom. That was my idea. And I caught this fellow on the way down. But he certainly can multitask. Superman drops me off on a nearby rooftop. Meanwhile, he just kind of floats there casually. Hockey was the first thing I thought of. Loish can be intense. No offense, but she's a kitty cat compared with diving off a skyscraper, hugging a bomb, but selfless nonetheless. Or stupid. Well, Boy Wonder no more. What's the future hold? You're kind of young to retire. Not sure. I kind of wanted your perspective as a costumed hero. As an objective observer of the human race. As an alien, you mean. No offense. None taken. Actually, it's refreshing to drop the facade every now and again. Your mentor once asked me the same question. Keeping me honest, I reckon. What made you take this route? Why don't I show you?
Clark Kent / Superman
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Dick Grayson / Nightwing
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Clark Kent / Superman
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Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Welcome back to the fortress, Dick. Good to be back there. This is the one. Take a look. There was a hero of sorts on my home world many centuries before my birthday. He was cast out of his family. Also. He dreamt of justice. He dreamt of helping the weak. He dreamt of showing his family that he was better than they gave him credit for. He used his talents and his skills to fight for those who couldn't fight for themselves. He became a legend. And did his family ever realize their mistake? Does it matter? Yeah, I guess not. He flew unfettered. Anyway. What was his name? No one knew his name. He was called only Nightwing. In rough translation, of course. I like it.
Clark Kent / Superman
Tea?
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Kryptonian tea. Only if Earl Grey was from Krypton. Sure you got a microwave in here? Ah, right. Of course.
Clark Kent / Superman
Heat vision.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
You know, Dick, I'm not looking for a partner. That's not why I'm here. I just needed someone to talk to. Someone I respect. Someone who'll understand. I'm not sure where to go now, or what to do. I'm. I've taken a leave of absence from the Titans to sort things out. Well, have you thought of simply pitching it all? Just living the rest of your life as Dick Grayson? That seemed like a really sane thing to do for about five seconds. But I. I dedicated my life to being Robin. I always thought that someday you'd be Batman. I never told anyone that before. Do you know why I have this place? Dunno. Because everyone needs a place for their stuff. It's your super cave. That's part of it. But mostly the fortress exists so that I'll have a piece of home to come to after the fighting is over and the villains are safely locked away. This is a place of solitude for me. It's all I have. Sometimes it's all I need. Do you have a place like that, Dick? H. Yeah, I did have a place just like that. But mine has always been a movable feast. And solitude was never not an option. Lots of people claim that they grew up in a circus. I learned to walk on sawdust. My first word was rube. At least here the freaks and the dwarves and the clowns aren't always trying to kill you. Well, let's give it a shot.
Clark Kent / Superman
Superman's spotted in town with a mass psychic. He expects me to leave. So how did the Marauders do last night?
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
The Marauders? Oh, they lost 2 to 1 in sudden death. I think they could have tied it if Lefebvre wasn't in the box for high sticking.
Clark Kent / Superman
Really?
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Really, Lois? The penalty on Lefebvre allowed Gotham a power play in the final few minutes.
Clark Kent / Superman
You know very well what I mean. Can you really expect me to believe that you're into hockey when you've never mentioned it before in your life?
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Why the sudden interest of me, Lois? Could you be looking for something more than a professional relationship?
Clark Kent / Superman
You and I have no relationship, professional or otherwise. Clark. I Was interested in Dick Grayson.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Bit young for you, isn't he?
Clark Kent / Superman
You. You.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Careful, Ms. Lane. The planet is a family paper. I really must find a different glass cleaner. The streaks on this. Dad is home. I told you not to do that. Robin's costume is not a trophy or a memorial. Then perhaps it can serve as a reminder to the next hapless youth in your employ the standards to which he must aspire. There won't be any others. I'm through with partners and sidekicks. Should I telephone Ms. Gordon then and inform her that you won't be requiring her services as Batgirl any longer? Screen the outsiders calls. Also. I'm hurt. I need mending more than you realize, Master Bruce. You know what I mean. Indeed, Things at home had changed in my absence. Pop had entered Halley's Circus into a partnership with the Hills Brothers Circus Maximus. The joint venture was called Double the Pleasure, Double the Fun, Double the Tastes, the Sights, the Smells, the Troubles. With a Batarang, I could have KO'd two birds with one throw. Except my last rang is still probably hanging off a Metropolis high rise. And I guess I'm going to have to make do without your toys for a while. Jake. Who's this guy? Bash, you stupid. I caught you. It's not like I'm some one hit Boy Wonder. And you taught me how to use all kinds of weapons. Did you know that a juggler's devil sticks make pretty effective escrima? I do? Hey, Paolo, borrow your sticks.
Clark Kent / Superman
Nice. Thanks.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Are you gonna chop Socia's boat, tough guy, huh?
Clark Kent / Superman
Yeah.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Oh, yeah. Plus I'm gonna end the throw with a thud. Ladies and gentlemen, I present little Dickie Grayson. Haley's own favorite son. All grown up and still making us proud. When the last time Dickie perform he was just Knee High to Ms. Thumbelina. You're a sight for sore eyes, Pop.
Clark Kent / Superman
So you're the famous Dicky Grayson.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Ms. Lorna Hill, owner and proprietor of the Hills Brothers Circus. Call me Dick, please.
Clark Kent / Superman
You saved the payroll, Dick. I can't thank you enough for that.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Settle for having my old job back.
Clark Kent / Superman
Come to my office. Let's talk.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
All right, then. Enough gaping and gawking, you rubes. This circus isn't gonna put itself on.
Clark Kent / Superman
Our shows. Haven't had the best of luck with highwire axe, Dick.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
It's a risky business, Ms. Hill.
Clark Kent / Superman
Lorna.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Lorna. And you could see back on the midway that I'm certainly not out of practice.
Clark Kent / Superman
And you're okay sharing the trapeze? Working without a net? We Promise, thrills and chills.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
And we deliver.
Clark Kent / Superman
This is Deadman, the death defying aerialist.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Deadman. Skin tight, red suit, flared collar, bald head and chalky white skin. That outfit. Who's the man? A kid. You look like you just saw a ghost.
Clark Kent / Superman
To be continued. And now, a lifetime ago in Gotham City. Batman calls Robin about an urgent matter. But when Batman fails to appear, to what lengths will Robin go to find his partner? This is don't know where, don't know when.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Gotham City Knight. Robin, come in.
Clark Kent / Superman
Robin here.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
I'm onto something. Meet me on the roof of the sprang building, 10 o'. Clock.
Clark Kent / Superman
Got it. Leaving the Bat cave now. See you there then.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Avoid detection. Use the cloak on the auto gyro.
Clark Kent / Superman
Copy that. I arrive at the Spring Building, 10pm Batman's nowhere in sight. Batman? I'm here, Batman. 10:30pm still at the Spring Building. Stay sharp, Robin. Every moment is an opportunity. Robin. Practice your form. Robin. Where is he? Eleven p.m. now. Come in, Batman. Come in. Over. Midnight. Something's very wrong. This has never happened before. Unless it's a test. No, no, he wouldn't do that. But if it is, I'm going to pass it. I'll look everywhere. Triple check with Alfred and the commissioner.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Sorry, Robin. If I hear anything, I'll let you know.
Clark Kent / Superman
Toss every lousy dive and cheap hood. Now talk.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Come on, kid. We don't know nothing.
Clark Kent / Superman
Dawn, I won't give up, honest. I just need a place to rest. Moment to think. Place to avoid detection.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Chin up, sir Superman. We'll find spraying building earlier. 9pm. All this for a ball? My could refuse in seconds. This was too easy, Joker. What's the catch? Catch? A ray gun.
Clark Kent / Superman
Oh please.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Like.
Clark Kent / Superman
Oh, Batsy.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
You here, you there, you anywhere? Oregon. Oh, please. No. It's a teleporter. And it works. I'm sent somewhere. Then.
Clark Kent / Superman
The bat cave, 6am.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
I've scanned the city six times and the surrounding counties. It's like he just disappeared.
Clark Kent / Superman
Okay, so you can't see him. Could you hear him?
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
I tried that. I don't hear his voice.
Clark Kent / Superman
Not his voice. This. It's a recording.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Of course. Wow. We don't have much time. Robin, hold on tight. Almost there now. Go, robin. Here goes. Here. What is heartbeat? Robin, don't look. Thank you. Where are we?
Clark Kent / Superman
Korea.
Dick Grayson / Nightwing
Seriously? Why that crazy green haired, red lipped bastard. Bruce. Sorry. Yeah. Let's get you home. Thanks. Clerk. Oh, don't thank me. Your partner is quite the resourceful little guy. So I hear.
Clark Kent / Superman
You've been listening to DC High volume Batman, Nightwing, Year One and Don't Know Where, Don't Know When Nightwing Year One comic written by Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon with artwork by Scott McDaniel. Don't know where, Don't Know When Based on the story From Black and White 1 written by Chip Kidd and illustrated by Michael cho. Released in 2013. Directed by Fred Greenhalgh. Audio adaptation by Fred Greenhalgh, Roshan Singh, Sambi and Scott Lee Chua Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. Nightwing created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. By special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family. Starring Jason Spisak as Batman and Will Friedle as Nightwing. With Chester Rushing as Superman and Stephanie Koenig as Lois Lane. Also starring Hayden Bishop, Victor Diaz, Richard Epkar, Nick Fisher, Dan Gill, Danny Nucci, Mike Pallotta, Jay Paulson, Holland Rhoden, William Sellyers, Stephanie Shea, Edward Stonegaard, Casey Turner and Simon Vance. With crowd voices by Philip Hobbie, Heather Irish, Tony Reilly, William Walker and Ashanti Williams. Casting by Sunday, Boling Kennedy and Meg Moorman. CSA produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Roshan Singh Sambhi Executive producers for DC Mike Pallotta and Victor Diaz Executive producers for Realm, Molly Barton and Carly Miliori, Production manager Jordan Acconcia. Music composed by Sam Ewing and Perrine Virgil. Additional music by Marcus Thorne Bagala Supervising sound design and mix by Jeff Schmidt Additional sound design by Jonathan Roberts Dialogue editing by Chia Yam Chong Additional production support by Andas Productions Assistant editor Jamie Leidwinger Associate producer Andrew Kwan. Production services provided by Realm Video Editor Tasha Carter. Recorded at Real Voice, La CityVox, the Orange Lounge and Acadia Recording Company. This podcast was recorded under a SAG AFTRA agreement based on characters from dc. The characters and events depicted in this podcast are fictional. Any similarity to any actual person, living or dead, or to any actual events, firms, places and institutions, or other entities is coincidental and unintentional. This podcast is protected under the laws of the United States and other countries and its unauthorized duplication, distribution or exhibition may result in civil liability and criminal prosecution. Copyright and trademark D.C. all rights reserved. Experience the sequel everyone's been waiting for with Sideline 2 intercepted, join Drayton and Dallas as they navigate the challenges of college life while trying to stay true to themselves and each other. Catch all the drama and watch Sideline 2 intercepted so starring Noah Beck and Sienna Agudong for free on Tubi this Thanksgiving.
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Podcast: DC High Volume: Batman
Host: DC | Realm
Date: November 26, 2025
This episode features two interwoven audio adaptations:
Drawing from iconic Batman comic stories, the episode explores themes of legacy, mentorship, self-identity, and what it means to “fly solo” after life in a hero's shadow.
Listeners are left with a sense of a major turning point in Dick’s life. The stories blend action, humor, and heartfelt reflection, capturing the soul of Batman and his extended family.