Hard to believe we are already kicking off the month of August, but the calendar never lies, so the Good Brothers are kicking off the month with a return to where It all began, with Batman: The Animated Series episode “Tyger, Tyger.” The hosts discuss the H.G. Wells novel on which the episode is loosely inspired, the unsettling feelings one host has from some of the character designs, a soundtrack that hits its spots where it has to, why it doesn’t make sense where this episode falls in producti...
Aug 01, 2020•58 min•Ep. 117
The month of July draws to a close with one last review of an episode of Static Shock. This week’s appropriately titled episode “Static in Africa” finds Virgil Hawkins taking a trip to Ghana where he runs into another local superhero and his adversary. The Good Brothers discuss Anansi’s folklore origins, as well as his connection to another DCAU hero. The hosts also discuss some of the poignant real-world topics touched on, where they wish the focus would’ve played out more, Static losing his ja...
Jul 25, 2020•56 min•Ep. 116
As promised, the Good Brothers return with another Bonus Episode, this time with a review of the latest issue of Batman: The Adventures Continue, issue number 4, chapters 7 and 8, titled “The Darker Knight Part I & II.” Cal and Liam break down the lastest digital-first issue talking about the introduction of Azrael/Jean Paul Valley to the DCAU, possible origins for the mysterious “Mr. Wing” including a far-out headcanon from one of the hosts, discussion on why the artwork continues to blow t...
Jul 20, 2020•56 min
It’s episode 115 of the DCAU Review and the Good Brothers are once again reviewing a season 3 episode of Static Shock , with this week’s being “Gear” which marks the series premiere of Richie Foley’s alter ego of the same name. This week the hosts talk Static’s character growth, Richie’s least annoying appearance to date, Ebon’s voice influencing a John Mulaney stand-up bit and the inconsistent nature of his powers, the aesthetics of Static and Gear’s costumes, Cal coming to terms with the style...
Jul 18, 2020•50 min•Ep. 115
Have you ever wanted to hear the Good Brothers discuss the NBA career accomplishments of Shaquille O’Neal? Well, you are in luck because this week’s episode reviews the Season 2 Static Shock episode “Static Shaq” where “Big Aristotle” makes his DCAU debut. The hosts talk about grading seasons 1 and 2 on a curve, the animation looking a little bit like a Robert Smigel cartoon, similarities to the Scooby-Doo/Globetrotters crossover and other Hanna-Barbera toons, and second-guessing if Shaq was act...
Jul 11, 2020•44 min•Ep. 114
We’re halfway through the year and the Good Brothers are ready to start another month with reviews of Static Shock , starting with the season 3 premiere episode “Hard as Nail” featuring the second team-up between Virgil and the Dark Knight! The hosts discuss the thought behind having the Caped Crusader return for another season premiere episode, one voice performance that left them wanting a little more, a discussion of the TNBA vs BTAS Poison Ivy look, Arleen Sorkin’s fantastic performance, spe...
Jul 04, 2020•59 min•Ep. 113
The Good Brothers wrap up the year month of June with a review of Superman: The Animated Series episode “Obsession” which features the return of Toyman to the city of Metropolis. Cal and Liam discuss the haunting nature of the DCAU’s Toyman, weigh in on just how you are supposed to pronounce “Lana”, pose the question of Giant Mechanical Duck v Giant Mechanical Kangaroo, and revisit Jimmy “Horndog” Olsen. Also, they discuss a few blink-and-you-miss-it cameos including one from a future JLU member...
Jun 27, 2020•51 min•Ep. 112
Bonus Episode 7 is here and it’s time to review two more chapters from Batman: The Adventures Continue , wrapping up with Part III, and Part IV of “Mentors” which is issue number 3 of the miniseries. Cal and Liam discuss the excitement of getting a few of the new DC Direct figures and a physical copy of Issue #1 in-hand, a breakdown of both parts of the comic, a return to the nitpicking corner as they talk about a few things they wished were different, more praise for Ty Templeton and Monica Kub...
Jun 22, 2020•33 min
As the Good Brothers continue their June reviews of the Man of Steel they come upon one of the series-defining episodes of Superman; The Animated Series when Lobo makes his first animated appearance ever in the DCAU in the episodes “The Main Man Part 1 & 2.” Cal and Liam discuss how monumental it was at the time for this adult character that started out as a riff on 90’s gritty comics to appear on a children’s cartoon and then begin discussing the ins and out of the plot that at times feels ...
Jun 20, 2020•53 min•Ep. 111
Episode 110 is here and the Good Brothers continue the month of June with the Man of Tomorrow as they review Superman: The Animated Series episode “My Girl” which features the debut of the all-grown-up Lana Lang. Cal and Liam discuss a plot which leaves it very much open to interpretation as to whether or not Lex Luthor could have feelings after all. Also, the hosts talk about a guest vocal performance that has to carry most of the show and how well they think they handled that responsibility, w...
Jun 13, 2020•45 min•Ep. 110
A new month means the Good Brothers kickoff another series review, as they return to the bright blue skies of Metropolis and Superman: The Animated Series. This week the hosts are reviewing the origins of the Parasite with the season 1 episode “Feeding Time.” Cal and Liam discuss a plot that’s fun but not without a few holes, stunning visuals with some horror-esque undertones, yet another case for the importance of the release of individual series soundtracks and a voice cast with a sound-alike ...
Jun 06, 2020•52 min•Ep. 109
Wrapping up another month’s worth of Batman Beyond, the Good Brothers tackle one final episode entitled “Eyewitness”, where the relationship between the new Batman and the old Batgirl comes to a head. Cal and Liam discuss just how much enjoyment can come from an episode when the tension has been spoiled, more love for the Mad Stan character, why this episode may have deserved to have been a 2-part episode, further appeals for the soundtrack to be released, a tough discussion with regards to the ...
May 30, 2020•48 min•Ep. 108
It’s another Bonus Episode, just in time for your Monday morning! Cal & Liam review “Mentors Part 1 & 2” which is Issue 2, Chapter 3 & 4 of Batman: The Adventures Continue comic series. The hosts discuss the highlights from each chapter, the exciting Easter Eggs from previous Batman episodes, changes to the artwork since the original pages were shown, the advantages of a digital release for editing purposes, where Firefly’s new costume fits into the DCAU canon, speculate how DC might...
May 25, 2020•36 min
It’s Episode 107 of the DCAU Review and the Good Brothers are covering one of their favorite episodes in all of the DC Animated Universe, the Batman Beyond episode “Terry’s Friend Dates a Robot.” Discussions include the absolute absurd plot co-written by a DCAU legend including how a high school would allow a brand new mystery student on campus without any sort of questioning, one line of dialogue that our hosts believe could be the funniest in DCAU history, another plea for WB to release the Ba...
May 23, 2020•52 min•Ep. 107
Initially slated to be a single-review episode, Cal & Liam called an audible and decided to bring forth a Giant-Size Double Feature on this week’s DCAU Review, tackling both Batman Beyond episodes “Revenant” and “Babel.” Truly a tale of two episodes as both feature returning villains, the Good Brothers discuss the shortcomings of another Willie Watt centric episode, a lackluster culmination to the final battle between Terry and Willie, an homage to another classic Spider-Man visual and a why...
May 16, 2020•54 min•Ep. 106
Continuing their month of Batman Beyond reviews, the Good Brothers discuss the episode “Mind Games” which has a few connections to other DCAU shows as well as nods to other comic universes. The hosts discuss in detail the mid-episode battle versus the end battle, the unclear nature of some of the villains’ powers, a soundtrack that impresses and the most visually striking scene of the entire episode. Plus a preview of next week’s episode and much more on this week’s all-new edition of the DCAU R...
May 09, 2020•35 min•Ep. 105
A new month means a new series for discussion and the Good Brothers are returning to the future with a review of the Batman Beyond episode “Rats.” The hosts poke some serious holes in the plot and discuss Dana’s potential undiagnosed low self-esteem issues. They also continue their case for why #DanaDeservesBetter and once again make an appeal for the full Beyond soundtrack to be released. Plus a myriad of visual Easter Eggs are discussed along with why this was one of the voice actors’ final gi...
May 02, 2020•43 min•Ep. 104
Wrapping up their month of Justice League Unlimited coverage, the Good Brothers review the Booster Gold tale “The Greatest Story Never Told” from JLU season one. Some fun factoids as to the original intended character for this story are shared while discussing how effective the writing team turns around an unlikeable character, two surprising familiar names cast as supporting characters, and why Booster hasn’t seen much love in the last 10 years in standard DC continuity, Plus the hosts discuss ...
Apr 25, 2020•44 min•Ep. 103
The Good Brothers are back as they continue reviewing episodes of Justice League Unlimited with this week’s episode “For the Man Who Has Everything.” Our hosts discuss the original comic written by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons on which the episode is based, why this episode was the perfect follow up to the pilot that expanded the Justice League roster, Eric Roberts perfect portrayal of the slimy Mongul, how this compares to another dream-sequence DCAU episode, some really mind-blowing Easter Eggs...
Apr 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 102
Surprise! It’s another DCAU Review bonus episode as Cal & Liam drop a special review of the first two chapters of Batman: The Adventures Continue titled “Hardware Part 1 & 2.” Join the brothers as they give a quick review of the origins of the series and those contributing to the series, the accompanying action figure line from DC Direct, their shared excitement about new stories from the DCAU, what they liked and didn’t like about the first two chapters and much more! Spoilers abound, s...
Apr 17, 2020•29 min
After last week’s historic 100th episode, the Good Brothers return, picking up right where “Starcrossed” ended, reviewing the very first episode of Justice League Unlimited titled “Initiation.” Joining the hosts this week for the very first time is special correspondent James Strecker from the Watchtower Database. Join the hosts as they delve into how the start of JLU influenced James and the others to start their website, allowed them to take their passion to new heights with a larger universe ...
Apr 11, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 101
It’s the landmark 100th episode of the DCAU Review, and The Good Brothers are reviewing one of the most pivotal episodes in the history of the DCAU. Cal & Liam discuss the events leading up to Starcrossed and break down one of the most heart-wrenching romances to playout in the DCAU, while also talking about the shortcomings of the CGI mixed into the digital animation, the decision to make the main baddie a Hawkman-ish character, the awesomeness of the Batcave battle scene, and easter eggs f...
Apr 04, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 100
With just one week to go before the DCAU Review’s 100th episode, the Good Brothers wrap up their Superman Elseworlds month with a trip to Gotham City as seen on the Emmy-award winning series The Batman. Join our hosts as they discuss the role-reversal that The Dark Knight and Man of Steel take in this interpretation. Plus hear the brothers discuss what they felt to be an anti-climactic ending, the familiar voice-cast of some of the Elseworlds characters, why one host doesn’t care for one of the ...
Mar 28, 2020•40 min•Ep. 99
With everything happening in the world today, we at the DCAU Review thought you deserved a bonus! A bonus episode, that is. Join our hosts this week as they celebrate the 80th anniversary of Robin the Boy Wonder. Last week DC Comics released a very special 80th-anniversary issue to commemorate Batman’s sidekick and the DCAU Review figured it would be a great time to talk about five different interpretations of Robin from five different cartoons and voice actors. Join the Good Brothers as they re...
Mar 24, 2020•58 min
The penultimate edition of Elseworlds month of 2020, features one of the lesser-known and appreciated DC Animated shows, Legion of Superheroes and the Good Brothers tackle the pilot episode “Man of Tomorrow” on this week’s podcast. Join Cal & Liam as they discuss how this series was rumored to have been greenlit, this version of the Legion and their Fatal Five rogues, an unfamiliar voice cast, and a discussion about whether this show could potentially suffer from having an identity crisis. T...
Mar 21, 2020•38 min•Ep. 98
The penultimate edition of Elseworlds month of 2020, features one of the lesser-known and appreciated DC Animated shows, Legion of Superheroes and the Good Brothers tackle the pilot episode “Man of Tomorrow” on this week’s podcast. Join Cal & Liam as they discuss how this series was rumored to have been greenlit, this version of the Legion and their Fatal Five rogues, an unfamiliar voice cast, and a discussion about whether this show could potentially suffer from having an identity crisis. T...
Mar 14, 2020•46 min•Ep. 97
Week 2 of our second annual Elseworlds month is here and we are taking a ride in the way back machine to 1941 and reviewing a pair of the first Superman animated shorts ever produced with the Max Fleischer Superman cartoons “Superman” and “The Mechanical Monsters.” This week our hosts share their first exposure to these classic cartoons, give a little bit of a history lesson about their origin, and then proceed to give a full scorecard for each of them. The Good Brothers talk the choice to go wi...
Mar 07, 2020•58 min•Ep. 96
As the month of February draws to a close, our hosts are leaving the DCAU and kicking off our second annual Elseworlds month. This time the Good Brothers will be doing all Elseworlds Superman tales, and kicking things off with the brand new Superman: Red Son movie by Warner Brothers Animation, with executive producer Bruce Timm. There are plenty of ties to the DCAU as you’ll hear as the hosts break down some of the differences between the movie and source material, why some of the changes may wo...
Feb 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 95
The 94th edition of the DCAU Review is here and this week the hosts review another classic tale featuring The Clown Prince of Crime in Batman: The Animated Series episode entitled “Joker’s Wild.”The brothers discuss a strong soundtrack and comment on how each Joker episode features a unique sound while still using the familiar Joker theme. With a pot that includes insurance fraud and a greedy casino owner trying to recoup money from his investment, the brothers poke a few minor holes in the plot...
Feb 22, 2020•37 min•Ep. 94
Episode 93 premieres today and the Good Brothers are discussing the Batman: The Animated Series debut of Edward Nygma aka The Riddler in the classic episode entitled “If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich?” The hosts discuss the real-world parallels between the Mockridge character and another mustachioed theme-park owner, John Glover’s unforgettable performance as The Riddler, this version of the Riddler vs. the Batman ’66 and Batman Forever interpretations and the very comic book-y plot of th...
Feb 15, 2020•33 min•Ep. 93
