In the premiere episode of The Forgotten Files of Hugo Strange, we turn the lens inward. Not on a rogue. Not on a masked vigilante. But on the man behind the mirror, Doctor Hugo Strange himself. Long forgotten yet quietly foundational, Strange isn’t just another villain in Gotham’s orbit. He’s the one taking notes. Watching. Obsessing.

We track his strange evolution from 1940 pulp scientist to psychological predator, exploring how his quiet presence lingers in the shadows of both comics and RPG campaigns. What makes him so dangerous? Why doesn’t anyone remember him? And how can game masters use that to their advantage?

This isn’t just a character study. It’s a diagnosis.And the patient... is Gotham.

Welcome to the file. Strange is expecting you.

Every old city hides something. But Gotham? Gotham buries it.

This week on The Gotham and Beyond Podcast, we go deep, into tunnels that don’t appear on any maps, catacombs sealed for a reason, and stories no one finishes telling. From The Court of Owls to No Man’s Land, we explore the hidden layers of the city. Not as a backdrop. As a metaphor.

And if you’re running an RPG? This is your blueprint.
The door is half-open. The dust is undisturbed. And someone down there remembers your name.

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Gotham doesn’t just get cold. It shuts down.
In this episode, I talk about what happens when winter takes hold of the city—through the quiet dread of Batman: Snow, the grief-soaked beauty of SubZero, and the human resilience shown in Final Night. It’s not about reviews. It’s about tone. Silence. And what snow does to the soul of Gotham… and the people trying to survive it.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand why snow makes Batman stories hit harder—or how to use that atmosphere in your own RPG sessions—this one’s for you.

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