The DCAU Review is a Podcast hosted by Cal & Liam, brothers with a devout love for Producer Bruce Timm's DC Animated Universe. Each episode evaluates a classic DCAU cartoon and gives a standard score to rank each animated episode.
Cal & Liam are back with more The New Batman Adventures reviews continuing with the return of Arnold "The Ventriloquist" Whesker and Scarface in the episode "Double Talk." The hosts discuss a plot penned by Robert Goodman that sees Arnold struggling, by no fault of his own, to adjust to life without his Mob Boss personality. Along the way Cal & Liam discuss the compassion of Batman that flies in the face of the average anti-Batman redditor, a musical theme that evokes Arthur's emotional struggle, a review answering machines and phonebooths, and an inspiring performance by our main antagonist as both Arnold and Scarface. Plus the hosts discuss how they might feel if the Scarface character had gone the way of the Chucky doll, plus a preview of next week's special bonus episode that features one of the main cast of The New Batman Adventures on this week's all new DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReviewResume Mission Final Scores:Plot: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 8/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 7/10Music: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 7/10Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 9/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 36/40 *– Liam: 31/40*Top Pick
It may be the kickoff to summer, but the Good Brothers are feeling a chill in the air as Mr. Freeze returns to Gotham post-SubZero to wreak havoc on anyone that has joy in Gotham City in the New Batman Adventures episode "Cold Comfort." The hosts discuss the decision to make Mr. Freeze into a "head in a jar," why Nora Fries may be the shallowest of all of the DCAU love interests, speculation on why the Mr. Freeze theme from Batman The Animated Series is absent from the episode and a fun theory as to why Mr. Freeze's new "Ice Maidens" are walking around wearing only parkas. Plus, what an alternate plot from a New Batman Adventures video game could have provided as an alternative story and a look at next week's episode and much more await you on this week's all new DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReviewFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 4/10 – Liam: 3/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 7/10Music: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10Voice Acting: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 22/40 – Liam: 22/40
After a bit of a layoff, the Good Brothers are back to where it all started (or at least the continuation of it) with episode 2 of The New Batman Adventures/Batman The Animated Series episode "Sins of the Father" which introduces a new Robin into the fold with Tim Drake and offers the secrets of his past and how he came to be! Hear the hosts break down a fast paced episode, how they feel it compares to the comic-book counterpart, Tim being an amalgamation of two Robins in the DCAU, and an interesting theory on how Alfred helped encourage Tim to don the mantle of the Boy Wonder. Plus the hosts break down a Shirley Walker-helmed soundtrack and an all-star voice cast to boot. Plus Kendrick Lamar shoutouts, theories on what happened to TIm's dad and a look at next week's CHILLING review on this week's DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReviewFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 7/10Music: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 9/10Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 8/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 31/40 – Liam: 30/40
It's the final Saturday of the month and that means a trip through the multiverse of DC Animation, and the Good Brothers have landed in the fan-favorite world of the Teen Titans as they look at the season one episode "Deep Six" which features the guest starring Aqualad being forced to align with Beast Boy to take down the villainous Trident! Hear the hosts discuss a story written by one of the Teen Titans' founding fathers, visuals-a-plenty showcasing Beast Boy's powers, a voice cast that includes Nerd-culture royalty and a DCAU voice legend that's no stranger to potraying a character who lives under the sea and some memorable music that homages some of classic marine cinema. All of this and a preview of the pod's return to the DCAU next week and more on this week's DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReviewFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 9/10Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 29/40 – Liam: 29/40
Cal and Liam return with the beginning of the end of their The Zeta Project coverage with the 5th to last double feature , this week with the episodes "Ro's Gift," which sees the return of a group of villains that debuted in Batman Beyond and "Lost and Found" which features the previously unseen origin stories of our lead protagonists. The hosts discuss a disappointing return of villains, how the episode was originally a Batman Beyond crossover and how the series continued to be hamstrung by a lack of action. With the second episode they discuss a surprisingly fun and well-written episode by a DCAU writing veteran, some fun visual easter eggs and some unique music and recognizable voice actors from the DCAU all combining to result in one of the highest-rated Zeta episodes to date. All of this and a preview of next week's Elseworld's review and much more on this week's DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReviewRo's GiftFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 4/10 – Liam: 3/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 4/10Music: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10Voice Acting: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 5/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 20/40 – Liam: 17/40Lost and FoundFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 9/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 8/10Music: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 29/40 – Liam: 31/40
When you've reached the end, you can't help but want to look back and that's just what Liam & Cal do this week as they take a second gander on the pod at the Batman Beyond season one episode "Golem." The hosts look back at their original scores and decide with the benefit of hindsight and nearly 8 years of reviews if they were too harsh or too lenient on the episode featuring the alliterative Willie Watt and his giant robot friend. The hosts discuss the dynamics lifted from classic 80s teen classics and horror films, the unique musical pieces from Shirley Walker, why this episode changed the direction for the Beyond writers going forward and a little sneaky easter egg that may just explain the Golem's design. Plus the hosts talk another entry into the "Worst Dads of the DCAU" and much more on this week's all new DCAU Re-Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
The Good Brothers make their long-awaited/long-dreaded return to reviewing The Zeta Project with a double feature of season two episodes "Resume Mission" and "Hunt in the Hub." Without a future Dark Knight to pique interest, the hosts are forced to try and find things to appreciate from the skeletal foundation of decent revenge story from Zeta's evil synthoid counterpart and a second episode that feels more like a cheap Adobe Flash quest game come to animation. The hosts manage to talk all the normal topics plus the Chicken Run Playstation game, the improbability of a future where billionaires monopolize privatized access to space travel, Homestar Runner and other early 2000s internet legends and muich more. Plus, a preview of the podcast's first-ever re-review of a Batman Beyond episode and much more await you on this week's edition of the DCAU Review.Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReviewResume Mission Final Scores:Plot: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 4/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10Music: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10Voice Acting: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 23/40 – Liam: 20/40Hunt In the HubFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 3/10 – Liam: 5/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 4/10 – Liam: 5/10Music: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10Voice Acting: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 18/40 – Liam: 21/40
It's back to the future for the next several weeks as the Good brothers make their return to the DCAU with the penultimate episode of Batman Beyond which features a crossover from The Zeta Project in the episode "Countdown." When Zeta shows up to Gotham, hijinks ensue as the Mad Stan straps a bomb to an oblivious Zeta. The hosts discuss how this plot mirrors an earlier episode of Batman Beyond, expectations for the episode being set higher due to those given the writing credit and it being the original intended series finale and just what tone this episode could have taken to be a more enjoyable episode. The hosts also discuss animation that while fine suffers from a lack of action, music by the late, great Shirley Walker and a voice cast of both series' regulars. All of this and much more on this week's DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReviewFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 3/10 – Liam: 5/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 6/10Music: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10Voice Acting: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 6/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 19/40 – Liam: 23/40
The Good Brothers wrap up their Elseworld's Finest Month the right way, with a gargantuan team-up between the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel to battle Lex Luthor and an army of DC Comics villains in the DC Animated direct-to-video feature "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies." The hosts chat about the adaptation from the source material from writer Jeph Loeb and artist Ed McGuinness, necessary departures from the source and how the plot does nothing to disguise itself as anything but an old-fashioned superhero story. Liam & Cal also discuss the choice from Andrea Romano to cast many voices from Batman The Animated Series and Superman The Animated Series in familiar featured roles as well as recognizable names from other favorite childhood media. The hosts also discuss the more cinematic soundtrack and the value of listening to pieces in isolation and so much more on this giant-sized edition of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReviewFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 7/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 9/10Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 35/40 – Liam: 33/40
Up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's the DCAU Review and they're here to celebrate Superman Day a day late with a continuance of Elseworld's Finest Month and a look at the Man of Steel's most recent iteration in animation, My Adventures with Superman. The hosts pick up where they left off last May with Part II of "Adventures of a Normal Man" and discuss a plot the leans heavily on dialogue and world building while separating itself from other animated versions of Superman. The hosts also talk the main Superman theme, Jack Quaid's take on the Man of Steel, foreshadowing of Task Force X and whether they prefer their Superman capes with or without the "S." All of this and much more await on this week's all new DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReviewFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 7/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 8/10Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 28/40 – Liam: 29/40
The hosts are still in a celebratory mood after last week's 350th episode's character spotlight, and have gotten booked their travel through the multiverse once again to visit the Elseworlds of 2004's The Batman cartoon and an appearance of a rogue that was no stranger to the Batman The Animated Series. This week the hosts review Maxie Zeus' one and only appearance in an episode that focuses on the stunted working relationship between this universe's Batman and Batgirl, introduces a brand-new Batsuit and a very George Lucas inspired Batwing. The Batwing isn't the only thing that appears to draw inspiration from Star Wars as Liam and Cal discuss further visuals, along with musical notes that flashback to season one's main theme, and a voice cast with a pair of voice acting legends. All of this and much more along with a preview of next week's Elseworld's Finest Month review await you on this week's DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 7/10Music: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10Voice Acting: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 5/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 26/40 – Liam: 23/40
The Good Brothers are back at home safe and sound after their annual excursion outside of DC Animation for April Fools' Day, and to celebrate their 350th episode of the podcast, the hosts are shining the old DCAU Character Spotlight on one of the Dark Knight's most formidable and recurring opponents, "The Demon's Head" Ra's al Ghul. Joining the hosts to look at Ra's' story arc, voice acting and some incredible behind the scenes moments is Batman The Animated Series director and friend of the show Kevin Altieri! Kevin shares some incredible stories including how he "called dibs" on directing the Ra's episodes, character co-creator Denny O'Neill's thoughts after seeing the finished product of "The Demon's Quest," which famous X-Men actor turned down the role of Ra's al Ghul and much more! Plus we hear Kevin's thoughts on the pronunciation of Ra's al Ghul and the hosts look at the plastic and collectible versions of Ra's al Ghul on this excited 350th edition of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com
We may be turning the calendar page, but the Good Brothers are still wearing their leftover St. Patrick's Day green as they take on the 4th annual DCAU Review April Fools' Day special, this time venturing out even further into the far reaches of the animated universes and landing on 2003's iteration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show and its' pilot episode "Things Change." Hear the hosts break down some of their personal memories of the show as well as the Turtles origins as characters and how this series returned them to their more serious yet still parodied roots. The hosts break down the episode with their interesting tidbits regarding the familiar animation studio responsible for the episode, a earworm theme song that will never leave your brain and how the show decides to communicate character differences and intricacies rather than rely on exposition. Plus the hosts talk some neat visual tricks to hide character violence from censors, along with a preview of episode 350 of the show with a very special guest and much more all on this week's April Fools' edition of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 7/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10Music: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 10/10Voice Acting: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 7/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 29/40 – Liam: 31/40**Top Pick
After 347 episodes it would be easy to assume there aren't many "firsts" left for the Good Brothers when it comes to the DCAU but leave it to an episode featuring real life NBA stars to help usher in some new infamy! This week, the hosts review "Hoop Squad" which features another of the many celebrity appearances on Static Shock but this time, the celebs are also superheroes? Join Liam and Cal on their journey of piecing together just why this episode may exist, why one of the guest stars has since been cancelled, slipping in of fake curse words in the music and what several of the creative minds behind this episode have said about it. Plus the hosts talk the curious choice of our stars not being played by their real-life counterparts, Robert Hawkins joining the Terrible Dads of the DCAU and much more on this historic episode of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 0/10 – Liam: 0/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 3/10 – Liam: 3/10Music: Cal: 3/10 – Liam: 2/10Voice Acting: Cal: 3/10 – Liam: 1/10Negative Bonus Point: Cal -2 (Making Robert Hawkins look bad, Corporate Synergy), Liam -2 (Terrible plot, Karl Malone)Final Tally: Cal: 7/40* – Liam: 5/40**Bad Episode Jar
The Good Brothers are back once again with another Static Shock review, this week with the season 4 caper that finds Static up against a scarlet speedster (but not THE Scarlet Speedster) in the episode "Now You See Him..." The hosts break down a plot the borrows some similar tech from a Batman The Animated Series episode with a bit of romance and Revenge of the Nerds thrown in, plus music that homages 80s alt-rock and 90s pop punk and a villain voiced by an actor typically found in a galaxy far, far away! Plus the hosts talk differences between Hypertime and the Speed Force, a very Twilight Zone ending for our villain and the question of the week that asks about a potential Daisy/Virgil romance storyline. All of this and more await on this week's all new DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 4/10 – Liam: 3/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10Music: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 6/10Voice Acting: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 22/40 – Liam: 21/40
Cal & Liam continue their stay in Dakota for the month of March with another Static Shock review, this week with a look back at the episode "No Man's an Island," which finds itself tying up some season one and season two story arcs that had been left unresolved. Hear the hosts talk about how the "Previously on..." effectively pulls the rug on one of the episode's reveals, new powers for Hotstreak and a thorough rundown of all the Star Wars visual and musical homages. Plus the hosts chat about why the plot feels a bit like a hodgepodge of ideas, some potential links and Easter Eggs with other DCAU shows and a preview of next week's all new DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSupport the pod by picking up some merch: https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 8/10Music: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10Voice Acting: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 28/40 – Liam: 29/40
A new month means the Good Brothers are moving on to another DCAU series, spending the next few weeks in Dakota and Static Shock. This week's episode is the sequel to one of the best Static episodes featuring the African superhero Anansi the Spider, in "Out of Africa." The hosts discuss the difficulties in following up an episode as great as "Static in Africa" with a sequel, the expanded rogues from African folklore and music that really drives home the native music for our guest star. Plus, the hosts talk about the very Sharon-centric story, where Osebo might have gotten his wealth and the question of the week inquires about the fictional place of Marvel heroes within the DCAU. All of this and much more await you on this new episode of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod:https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Support the pod by picking up some merch:https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 6/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 8/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 28/40 – Liam: 27/40
With one final Saturday in February, Liam and Cal are back to wrap up their second look at the series-defining crossover "World's Finest" with the third and final part. The hosts discuss both part three as well as how the episodes work as a whole presentation, why the Lois/Bruce storyline ends up working based solely on the resolution, whether the animation rebounds from last week's disappointment and an amusing visual homage to Tim Burton's original Batman film. Plus the hosts talk about the final part's ensemble voice cast made, which scores they would ultimately change if they could and some of the more memorable musical moments. Plus a supporter asks what Lex's plans may have been if Joker had managed to finish the job with Superman !All of this and much more await you on this special super-sized re-review of Superman The Animated Series on the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod:https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSupport the pod by picking up some merch:https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com
The Good Brothers are continuing to revisit the crossover that kicked off the DCAU with a look at the second part of The Batman/Superman Movie aka "World's Finest, Part 2." The hosts proceed through the second installment of this episode and discuss how breaking up a three-act story into three smaller parts dilutes some of the story telling, as well as how producing a 66-minute feature took its toll on the production crew. Liam & Cal also talk about what may have led to some of the most un-TMS-like sequences in the episode and how Tim Daly's performance drives home Superman's feelings about Batman's sudden Metropolis residency. All of this, an update to how the hosts feel about their scores and much more await you on this week's second look on the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod:https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod onSpotify or ApplePodcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSupport the pod by picking up some merch:https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com
Liam and Cal are back to their regular format this week taking a closer look at one of the defining and most memorable events in DCAU history with a re-review of Part I of "World's Finest." The Good Brothers look back at the kickoff to the DC Animated Universe and dive deeper than they did nearly 7 years and 323 episodes prior and discuss the thematic setup that mirrors a movie plot, and for good reason. They also talk about the animation by TMS and how it influenced the look of the episode, how pop culture references can be used without being distracting and some theories and easter eggs for later DCAU plot threads. The hosts also talk about the fantastic use of multiple legendary musical pieces as well as the who's who of the DCAU voice actors lining up to voice our all-star cast of characters. All of this and much more await you on this week's all new DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod:https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod onSpotify or ApplePodcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSupport the pod by picking up some merch:https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com
Cal & Liam are kicking off a new month with a return to a format they first introduced last year where they recap a pair of DCAU characters and pit them against one another in a simulated contest to see who they believe would come out on top in their second edition of Meta-Brawl. This edition features the "Main Man" Lobo in a battle against John Henry Irons aka Steel. The hosts talk about the comic book origins of both characters before covering their DCAU story arcs, theme music, the voice actors that brought both to life as well as DCAU tie-in comic appearances and merchandise. When all is said in done the hosts go through their final scorecards and declare one fighter their winner of the second Meta-Brawl. Who will come out victorious? Tune in and find out on this episode of the DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReview Subscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Support the pod by picking up some merch: https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com
Cal & Liam take a brief detour with this bonus episode while continuing the Justice League Unlimited reviews for the month of January, wrapping up with a review of issue 38 of the tie-in comic which serves as a bit of a follow-up to last week's review. The hosts discuss a comedic love-triangle between Giganta, Flash and Linda Park written by Matt Wayne who also wrote "Flash and Substance." The hosts talk some of the homages to Archie and Betty & Veronica as well as whether or not the episode could have worked as an animated episode. Additionally, the hosts talk about the interior art, the cover and take our first supporter question on the pod. All of this and more plus a preview of next week's exciting Meta-Brawl matchup all await on this week's bonus episode of the DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReview Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Buy some merch: https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com
Cal & Liam are once again back with another season three Justice League Unlimited review, this week tackling the Flash-centered episode "Flash and Substance." The hosts talk a bit about the 85th Anniversary of the Flash character in 2025, how this episode acts as a love letter to the Scarlet Speedster and his DCAU persona, why this episode has a meta commentary on gritty and light-hearted superhero stories and a ton of fun Flash lore and DCAU easter eggs. Plus a discussion on the all-star voice cast featuring several DCAU voice acting legends, music that perfectly accentuates the wackiness of the plot and why Batman understands brand recognition being important. All of this a uncharacteristic disagreement on one of the category scores, and a preview of next week's Bonus Episode coverage on this week's all new DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Buy some merch: https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com Become a monthly or one time supporter: https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReview Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 10/10 Music: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10 Bonus Point: Cal +1 (Good, clean fun), Liam +1 (Easter Eggs) Final Tally: Cal: 36/40 – Liam: 39/40* *Top Pick
Liam and Cal are back at it again with their first review of 2025 and a return to Justice League Unlimited for the month of January. This week they continue on in Season Three of JLU with the episode "To Another Shore." On this episode, the hosts discuss the unique "embargo" that helped shape this episode into one that would alter the course of the remainder of the series, why character embargos are so confusing and what influenced the various limitations on JLU over the three seasons. The hosts also discuss an episode with a plot right out of Super Friends, the unique illustrations and whose art directly influenced the work by Bruce Timm, a meta musical moment for the first time in the DCAU and a rather distracting casting choice for one of the episode's minor characters. All of this and the usual fun, plus a look at next week's episode all await you on this week's edition of the DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotifyand Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Buy some merch: https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com/ Become a monthly or one time supporter: buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReview Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 9/10 Music: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 9/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 8/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 31/40 – Liam: 31/40
We interrupt the Toilet Bowl to bring you a special look at 2024 with the Good Brothers! The hosts are looking back at the year that was with a fun recap of all things DCAU and DCAU Review. The hosts talk about some of the milestones achieved by the podcast in 2024, the top-rated episode, their biggest disparity in scoring for one episode, and a historically low rating given to one very infamous episode of The Zeta Project. They also discuss the first series completion, guest stars and Elseworlds episodes and which episode was their most listened to for the calendar year. All of this, plus a look back at all of the DCAU moments and collectibles that were released in 2024 and much more await you on this all-new episode of the DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotifyand Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Buy some merch: https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com/ Become a monthly or one time supporter: buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReview
The Good Brothers are taking their annual Christmas vacation to recharge for 2025, but in the meantime they're bringing you one last bonus episode for 2024 with a review of the Matt Reeves' Batman universe tie-in show, The Penguin. The hosts give their bird's eye (re)view of the 8-episode season, discussing Colin Ferrell's Oz Cobb character along with his incredible supporting cast. The hosts talk about the psychology of characters with sympathetic flaws and trauma but lacking in any redeeming qualities. They also discuss the twists and turns of the season, a DCAU voice-acting legend playing a major role, how this will influence the recently delayed Batman sequel and more baseless discussion by way of the Speculation Station™. All of this and much more await on the final DCAU Review of 2024! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotifyand Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Buy some merch: https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com/ Become a monthly or one time supporter: buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReview --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Good Brothers! This week on the pod is not only perfect to celebrate the season, but kicks off the podcast's long-awaited foray intoThe New Batman Adventures with the adaptation of the Bruce Timm/Paul Dini classic "Holiday Knights." The hosts discuss how the adaptation differs from the source material, The Batman Adventures Holiday Special, how the music and voice actors combine to bring the comic book to life and why the missing act actually fits better as a comic story. The hosts also discuss how one Batman villain set a "spitting" trend to before a 2024 internet meme, why this episode feels timeless, the insanity of the citizens of Gotham donning Joker masks and the entire new look for the series. Plus a new Robin, another new voice for Batgirl , a preview of next week's special Bonus Episode and much more await you on this special Holiday-themed episode of the DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10 Music: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 8/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 37/40* – Liam: 36/40 *Top Pick --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
Depending on your current location the weather outside may or may not be frightful, but a new episode of the DCAU Review is always delightful. This week the Good Brothers are discussing the second full-length feature film of the original Batman: The Animated Series run with the chilling title "Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero." The hosts discuss a bit of the history of the movie, how its' predecessor Mask of the Phantasm cast a large shadow, where the main crew had moved on and how the movie came about based on some attempted corporate synergy. The hosts discuss how the plot attempted to focus on Robin and Batgirl with mixed results, the use of the most state-of-the-art CGI animation that 1997 had to offer and why the movie's delay caused some confusion on whether the movie was canon to BTAS at all to a young Cal and Liam. The hosts also discuss the decision to start from scratch with the soundtrack vs. sticking with the established themes, another new voice actress for Batgirl and the ultimate legacy of this film in the DCAU zeitgeist. All of this and more, plus a preview for next week's inaugural series review on this week's all new DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 4/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 8/10 Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 7/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 26/40 – Liam: 26/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
Cal & Liam return from their holiday with the exciting conclusion of the Batman Beyond season 3 episode "Curse of The Kobra. " The hosts due their very best to make chicken salad with an episode that offers plenty of unintentional laughs, missed opportunities and quite a few memorable one liners. The hosts talk the anatomy of Dino-Men, including how they walk and talk and why this episode ends up falling short in a lot of places. All of this and next week's exciting review, perfect for the colder weather on this week's DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 1/10 – Liam: 0/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 4/10 – Liam: 6/10 Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 5/10 Bonus Point: Liam None Final Tally: Cal: 18/40 – Liam: 18/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
The Good Brothers are taking the week off to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, but as is tradition they're bringing you a special Black Friday Bonus episode to kick off the 2024 holiday season. This year the hosts are sending their wishlist of toys to the folks at Mondo, whom Cal has dubbed responsible for creating the best Batman The Animated Series figures of all time. With their recently announced 1:6 scale Batman Beyond figure, the hosts divulge their own wishlists for additional DCAU characters to get the vinyl treatment and the accompanying deep cut, show specific accessories. So fire up the leftovers and poor yourself a cup of hot cocoa and settle in for this DCAU Review holiday tradition! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
Liam and Cal continue with their month celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Future Dark Knight Batman Beyond with a review of the final two-part episode of the series, "The Curse of The Kobra." Together the hosts dissect the plot which revolves heavily around setting up different story elements that may or may not make much sense to the long term Beyond story, visuals that seem to up the ante a bit on violence and several members of voice-acting royalty that appear in minor roles for the episode. The hosts also discuss the late-3rd season Bruce/Max acrimony dynamic, disappointment in the reveal of who Bruce decides to train Terry and some really unique soundtrack elements. All of this and a preview of the upcoming annual DCAU Review Black Friday Special on this week's DCAU Review! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
Another week and another "Back to the Future" review as the Good Brothers return to Neo-Gotham for a review of Batman Beyond season three episode "Betrayal." The hosts discuss the return of Peter Gabriel's favorite Beyond villain, Big Time and how the bones of an interesting episode exist within the script but ultimately disappoint when it comes to the final result. The hosts also talk Batman evacuating the Batmobile, new and old Batarangs and the recasting of classic DCAU (and recent star of HBO's hit series The Penguin) voice actor as the main antagonist for the episode. Cal & Liam also discuss some fine musical numbers as well as previewing next week's episode and much more on this week's DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10 Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10 Bonus Point: Liam None Final Tally: Cal: 25/40 – Liam: 24/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
Cal & Liam are back with another time-traveling crossover episode with this week's Static Shock season four episode, "Future Shock." The hosts chat all about the present Static's interactions with the future Dark Knight, the difference between Kobra and COBRA, a missed opportunity to make the plot slightly more interesting and how the episode included the Batman Beyond theme in a imaginative way. Plus the hosts talk the future Static look compared to his JLU look, a mind-blowing realization about the word "schway" and a preview of next week's return to the future, all await you on this week's edition of the DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 8/10 Music: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 7/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10 Bonus Point: Liam None Final Tally: Cal: 28/40 – Liam: 28/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
The Good Brothers are back with the exciting conclusion to the Justice League Unlimited season one, two-part finale with part two of "The Once and Future Thing." The hosts pick up where they left off last week with the trip to a DCAU future complete with Jokerz, multiple Batmen, and a quest to stop Chronos. The hosts talk about the bookend of action sequences compared to last week's more story driven tale. Cal & Liam also discuss some incredible musical numbers from the Dynamic Music Partners, a voice cast with 2 of the big guns playing dual roles and some really impressive battle scenes. All of this and a final full scorecard await on this week's DCAU Review Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 6/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10 Music: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 10/10 Bonus Point: Liam None Final Tally: Cal: 35/40 – Liam: 34/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
The Good Brothers are back in the saddle after a 2 week break from reviews and out to look at one of the most memorable Justice League Unlimited episodes "The Once and Future Thing, Part I." The hosts talk about how the episode quickly takes advantage of the wacky time-traveling premise to make outlandish visuals and to utilize some of the more obscure DC characters. Cal & Liam also discuss the fanciful visuals that are used to make the action memorable and a really fun meta-homage to the Justice League intro. The hosts also talk about the western-style music, the large voice cast and the exciting cliffhanger that leads into next week's exciting conclusion. All of this and much more await on this week's DCAU Review! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
Cal & Liam return to cap off their 2-week stint looking at a pair of classic DCAU tie-in comics w/ their review of Batman & Robin Adventures #2. In addition to their thoughts on the story and art of the comic itself, the Good Brothers also tackle whether these comics should've been made into a movie, where this story might fit in the larger DCAU timeline & much more! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
The Good Brothers are taking the next couple Saturdays off from full episode reviews, but they didn't want to leave their listeners hanging! Cal and Liam instead bring you a look at a pair of DCAU tie-in comic book issues... starting this week, w/ Issue 1 of Batman & Robin Adventures! The Lads discuss how this Paul Dini-written story was almost turned into an animated movie, the return of Two-Face's love interest, Grace, & much more as they bring you a review of this classic DCAU comic book! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
The Good Brothers are fresh off wrapping their first ever series with last week's final episode review of the original Batman The Animated Series run of 85 episodes. This week the hosts are looking back at how their top and bottom five ranked episodes compare to the lists that inspired them to start the podcast nearly 7 years ago. Along the way they reminisce and recap some of their favorite episodes and guests who joined them for some of the most memorable scores of the entire BTAS and discuss what episodes get a bad wrap, what episodes should get more hate and which episodes they scored low but are must-watches. All of this and much more await on this week's DCAU Review, review! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
The Good Brothers step up to the microphones for the final Batman The Animated Series review, ending a 7-year journey to cap off reviews of the greatest cartoon of all time. They do so with a review of the finale of the original 85 episode run, "Batgirl Returns." Hear the hosts talks about the lack of Batman, whether or not the "Robin mandate" hurts the episode, Batgirl's naiveté as a significant plot point and Melissa Gilbert's final performance in the role of Barbara Gordon. Plus the hosts discuss some Burtonverse Easter Eggs, a possible reference to a major plot point in the first ever Batman/Superman crossover and much more on this week's all new episode of the DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 7/10 Music: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 9/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 8/10 Bonus Point: Liam +1 (Title Card) Final Tally: Cal: 29/40 – Liam: 30/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
It may be the tail end of summer, but the Good Brothers are ready to chill with a review the penultimate episode of Batman The Animated Series "Deep Freeze." To assure maximum chill though, they've once again fired up the "Special Guest Correspondent" Signal and are joined by the director of the episode and friend of the show Kevin Altieri for a behind-the-scenes look at how they decision was made to follow up an Emmy Award-winning episode, Kevin's original pitch for the episode, how the WB/Disney Animation studio rivalry played a part in the antagonist's backstory and where you can catch Kevin in person on the convention circuit! Plus his thoughts on how reviving Nora Fries changes the ability to tell Mr. Freeze stories, his contribution to the future evolution of the DCAU Mr. Freeze character and much more! Plus the hosts deliver their usual scorecard and own observations along with a preview of next week's BTAS finale. All of this and more await you on this week's DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10 Music: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 7/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 8/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 33/40 – Liam: 29/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
The Good Brothers continue their countdown of the final original reviews of Batman: The Animated Series with the Joker-centric episode "Make 'Em Laugh" and a plot that has the Joker seeking revenge for not being given the opportunity to showcase himself as Gotham's Funniest Comedian. The hosts struggle to find common ground on the plot for a change of pace, while also talking about some of the visual gags and humor of the episode. They also discuss a voice cast that homages one of the most grating voices in comedy history and offer a unique thought that connects this episode to an important Batman Beyond plot. All of this and much more await you on this week's all new DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 3/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10 Music: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 5/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 6/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 28/40 – Liam: 20/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
After a month of episodes celebrating the release of Batman Caped Crusader, Cal & Liam return to the DCAU and where it all started with Batman The Animated Series just in time for its' 32nd anniversary! The hosts kick off the final month of original BTAS reviews with a look at "Lock-Up" and are joined by the episode's director Dan Riba as a special guest correspondent. Dan pulls back the curtain a bit on how he came to sit in the director's chair for the series, how his work at other animation studios prepared him for working on all of the DCAU shows (minus Zeta) and what BS&P mandated as far as the show was concerned on an episode commentating on police brutality. Plus he happily shares behind the scenes stories about recording day with the many rogues gallery voice cameos, why he likes the design of the Batplane, the mandatory use of Robin on the show and whether Lock-Up was considered for a return for an episode of The New Batman Adventures. All of this, plus a complete scorecard review from the hosts and much more await on this week's episode of the DCAU Review Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 8/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 8/10 Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 9/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 29/40 – Liam: 32/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
Cal and Liam wrapped up their reviews of the first four episodes of Batman Caped Crusader last week, but with plenty of excitement remaining around the show they're deviating from the scorecard format for a Bonus Episode to discuss their overall thoughts of Season One including favorite and least favorite episodes, and speculation for the upcoming Season Two. Hear the hosts talk about whether the comparisons to Batman The Animated Series are fair or warranted, some of the cameos that could lead to additional threads in season two, which villains could return and a wish list for new and classic rogues they would like to see appear. Plus, the hosts talk about how bringing in "brighter" characters could effect the desired aesthetic of the show, how they'd like to see that post-credit scene play out and much more on this week's all new DCAU Review Bonus Episode! t Bonus Episode 54 for more insight on the look of the show Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
The Good Brothers return to review episode 4 of Batman Caped Crusader as the Elseworlds review continue for the month of August. This week the hosts look at "Night of The Hunters" which has an in depth look at the GCPD, Jim Gordon's place as commissioner and his fight against the corrupt Flass & Bullock. Cal & Liam once again discuss the complaint about the series' detractors who insist there's a lack of Batman compared to Batman: The Animated Series, a look at the design for Firebug with insight from series producer James Tucker on whom his look was based, a score that invokes terror at the pinnacle of the episode's action and a ton of world building easter eggs and character cameos you may have missed. All of this and a preview of next week's special Elseworld's Bonus Episode await on this week's all new DCAU Review! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
The Good Brothers continue their month reviewing the brand new Batman Caped Crusader with the third episode of season one "Kiss of The Catwoman." Hear the hosts discuss a myriad of topics including Batman's obsession with Catwoman, Alfred's undying loyalty in spite of his concerns about Bruce's poor mental health, Selina and Greta providing the episode's levity and why this version of Bruce might be the most disturbed version to date. The hosts also discuss an unnerving detail missing from the animation, young Bruce's haunting horror story inspired moment, more Easter Eggs and Batman The Animated Series homages and more. Plus, a discussion on three terrific compositions for the episode's soundtrack, an all-star voice cast and much more on this week's all new DCAU Review! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
Week 2 of the DCAU Review's month of Batman Caped Crusader reviews is hear with the second episode of the series titled "...And Be A Villain." The Good Brothers discuss a tonal shift in the writing in an episode penned by a well-known comic book writer that adapts more of the Golden Age origins of the villainous Clayface. The hosts also discuss a multitude of Easter Eggs including several references to old Hollywood and Batman: The Animated Series. Plus the hosts talk about the excellent voice cast and the wonderful soundtrack and much more all on this week's all new episode of the DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 9/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10 Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 8/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 9/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 34/40 – Liam: 34/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
After years of anticipation, a new day has dawned in DC Animation with the series debut of Batman Caped Crusader on Prime Video. Cal & Liam take a break from their typical nostalgia fare to bring their thoughts on the first four episodes of the series and kick things off with Episode 1 titled "In Treacherous Waters." The Good Brothers break down a plot that has the herculean task of establishing a new universe while differentiating itself from its Bruce Timm helmed predecessor. The hosts of course discuss the look of the cartoon, how modern cartoon animated projects compare to the older DC Comics projects, a live orchestral soundtrack from composer Frederik Wiedmann and a rather large voice cast. All of this and plenty of comparisons and contrasts to Batman The Animated Series and why our hosts don't think making The Penguin a woman is a big deal on this week's all new DCAU Review! Check out Bonus Episode 54 for more insight on the look of the show Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 5/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 7/10 Music: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 7/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 27/40 – Liam: 25/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
The Good Brothers wrap up their latest stay in Dakota and a month of Static Shock reviews with the Season 4 episode "Army of Darkness." With series favorite Ebon making his return with a new gang of baddies, our hosts discuss the execution of the plot that seems to draw inspiration from classic X-Men lore. Additionally, they chat about some of the more confusing story elements including letting villians escape without consequences, why one character sounds like he has a deviated septum and a signature Static Shock element that's missing from the episode. All of this and an exciting look ahead to a month discussing the brand new Batman Caped Crusader release await you on an all new DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 4/10 – Liam: 4/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 6/10 Music: Cal: 4/10 – Liam: 5/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 19/40 – Liam: 21/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
With only 2 more weeks left in the month of July, the Good Brothers are wishing for an endless summer, but instead will settle for another Static Shock review as they look at one of the more memorable episodes of season three, "Blast From The Past." The hosts discuss the character of Soul Power as a pastiche of Black Lightning and an ode to other 50s and 60s comics, and a few plot twists that happen along the way. Plus, Cal & Liam talk about a Soul Power/Captain America comparison, a soundtrack that perfectly homages the time-period, and how a Batman The Animated Series voice cast regular brings the Soul Power character to life. All of this and much more await on this week's DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 9/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10 Music: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 10/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 37/40 – Liam: 37/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
The Good Brothers continue to sizzle in the midst of Static Summer with a review of the season three episode of Static Shock titled "Trouble Squared." The hosts recap a story that brings back a trio of familiar adversaries to Static, but struggle to appreciate the lackluster animation for the episode. The hosts chat about a pair of memorable returning guest voices, a lack of trademark Static music and which classic Nintendo character may have inspired one of the villain's looks. All of this and much more fun awaits you on this all new episode of the DCAU Review! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
Cal & Liam return to the city of Dakota as they kick off a month of Static Shock reviews and the episode "Consequences." The hosts discuss a very Spider-Man like story of a hero allowing his over confidence to hurt his relationships and his love interest. Plus the hosts talk why this season three episode looks like a season two episode, Cal recites some his favorite lyrics from this week's soundtrack and a rundown of the voice cast await you on this week's all new DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 6/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10 Music: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 7/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 8/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 24/40 – Liam: 27/40 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
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