When all was said and done, Santa left us with one last treat in 2020 and that was an eighth issue of Batman The Adventures Continue. Listen as the Good Brothers break down the latest, possibly final issue of the series with a heartwarming holiday tale worthy of an animated adaptation! Hear the breakdown of all the cameos, gorgeous artwork, continuity-busting dialog, and of course the return of Mister Wing! Plus hear the hosts’ speculation on the future of the series and why this was the perfect...
Jan 05, 2021•34 min
New year, same Good Brothers! Cal & Liam kick off their 4th year of podcasting together with a return to Superman: The Animated Series and a review of “Mxyzpixilated” which features the unforgettable debut of Mr. Mxyzptlk. The hosts talk a myriad of subjects including how to give scores for what is essentially a Superman Looney Toon, how this and “Heart of Ice” could have originated from the same brain, easter eggs-a-plenty, and lots and lots of Gilbert Gottfried. Plus the hosts preview next...
Jan 02, 2021•54 min
The final DCAU Review of 2020 is here and the Good Brothers are discussing one last week of Static Shock before turning the calendar page. This week the hosts discuss the first episode introducing Virgil to one of, if not the biggest of his baddies in Ebon in the season one episode “”The Breed.” Hear Cal and Liam talk about the visuals of a character with similar traits to Clayface, why one of them hates the Shiv character so very much, why this episode works better as a non-PSA episode, the ori...
Dec 26, 2020•46 min
Happy Holidays from the DCAU Review! We are celebrating this week with our latest holiday-offering from the DCAU by sticking with our month of Static Shock and reviewing the season two episode “Frozen Out” which keeps with the Static tradition of dealing with difficult, real-world issues while sprinkling in some fun and seasonal celebration. The Good Brothers discuss why this tends to be the forgotten DCAU Christmas episode, where the episode succeeds and where it falls a little bit short, why t...
Dec 19, 2020•53 min
Bonus Episode 15 is here and the Good Brothers decided to bring something new to the DCAU Review library! This week the hosts try their hands at a good old-fashioned commentary track to go along with the Batman: The Animated Series episode “Christmas with the Joker.” Rather than give a longer form review with a scorecard, Cal and Liam allow you to experience the action of the episode as if you were watching it with them with their own personal commentary while watching the Clown Prince of Crime’...
Dec 17, 2020•31 min
Episode 136 of the DCAU Review is here and the Good Brothers are wrapping up 2020 with a trip to Dakota to spend the Holidays with Static Shock. This week, they’re pulling overtime with a double feature of “Aftershock” and “They’re Playing My Song” from the first season. The hosts break down both episodes and discuss why it’s hard to appreciate the animation and visuals from this season, one of the episodes feeling like they heavily borrowed from another series’ method of storytelling, more divi...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Breaking from the norm (because what even IS “ normal” in 2020 am I right?), the Good Brothers are extending their stay in Gotham City by an extra week, and joining them to provide insight along the way is the man that directed this week’s episode (amongst many other Batman: The Animated Series classics), this week’s DCAU Review Special Correspondent, Mr. Kevin Altieri! Hear the hosts review “Off Balance” which is an episode that plays as a prequel to the episode the “Demon’s Quest” by featuring...
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 30 min
The Good Brothers are wrapping up the month of November with a review of Batman: The Animated Series episode “I Am The Night”, which tends to place high on most people’s “Best Of BTAS” lists. The hosts discuss a variety of topics including how this episode made it past standards and practices based on the very adult subject matter, why this episode wasn’t a favorite growing up, Batman in his feelings, animation that wasn’t the best, who the Jazzman best resembles, Batgirl foreshadowing and a sne...
Nov 28, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Happy Holidays from the DCAU Review, and for the second straight year the Good Brothers are kicking off the start of the season with a bonus episode appropriately centered around action figures! Cal and Liam talk the entirety of the DCAU figures released by DC Direct/Collectibles as the final installment of their DC DirectRospective. Join the hosts as they take a deep dive through each series from Batman: The Animated Series, The New Batman Adventures, Superman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyon...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Batman has to battle the Riddler in a trippy VR sequence in an attempt to rescue Commisioner Gordon on this week’s review of the Batman: The Animated Series episode “What is Reality?” and the Good Brothers are up to the task. Cal and Liam go heavy on plot and visuals discussing yet another AKOM studios' gaffe-filled production that includes what one host believes is the worst mistake they’ve ever seen in animation. They also break down one of the most fun sequences throughout the entire series a...
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Continuing through the month of November, the Good Brothers review “Birds of A Feather” which focuses heavily on the psychology of the DCAU Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin. Cal and Liam discuss the layered story including the not so subtle commentary on classism, the difficulties faced returning to normalcy by those coming out of the criminal justice system, why this episode is unique when it comes to DCAU Penguin stories and why the Penguin’s fire-breathing opera dragon is so ridiculously funn...
Nov 14, 2020•55 min
Cal and Liam return to where it all started with a review of one of the most famous and beloved episodes in Batman: The Animated Series lure, that being “Almost Got ‘Im.” Joining the Good Brothers as a special correspondent to breakdown this episode is best friend of the show, digital artist and colorist on the Batman The Adventures Continue comic series, Monica Kubina. Tune in to hear just how this legendary episode breaks down with insight from someone who works in the comic book industry with...
Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 131
Wrapping up the month of October, the Good Brothers elected to give the listeners a treat, with a much-requested review of the Young Justice pilot episode “Independence Day.” Cal and Liam discuss their memories from the debut nearly 10 years ago, the Emmy award-winning designs and the unique character looks used for this series. The hosts also discuss various familiar voice actors used including a pair of very familiar heroes recast for this series and a theme song that may or may not remind one...
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 130
The Good Brothers are back again with another Justice League Unlimited review, this week covering another pivotal episode in the Cadmus-arc. “Ultimatum” features a lot of tributes and homages to older DC Comics animation and Cal & Liam discuss those along with the tragic loose ends from this episode, Aquaman’s characterization being a reference for Jason Mamoa’s portrayal, and Andrea Romano being ahead of the curve when it came to racial sensitivity and awareness in voice casting. Additional...
Oct 24, 2020•1 hr 12 min
the finale of Batman The Adventures Continue in all its’ glory! Join our hosts as they discuss the exciting conclusion to the “Red Son Rising” storyline, and whether or not they believe the Adventures Continue will and should continue or not! Plus a series review on favorite artwork from Ty Templeton and BFF of the show Monica Kubina, picking a favorite from the multitude of variant covers and excitement around the announcement of a BTAC Holiday Special! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Spot...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 8 min
As the Good Brothers continue their latest month of Justice League Unlimited reviews, they find themselves this week reviewing the season 1 episode entitled “Hawk and Dove.” The hosts discuss the focus on deepening the Wonder Woman character, how Bruce’s callous outlook could be rubbing off on her, some some insight given to the show by one of the JLU Godfathers, the overall look of the Annihilator robot and speculation on the purpose of Wonder Woman’s invisible jet. Plus, the hosts talk about a...
Oct 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min
This week’s episode continues a month of Justice League Unlimited reviews from the Good Brothers, covering the memorable “Kid Stuff.” The hosts compare the plot to previous episodes that were more kid-friendly and juxtapose this against the extremely heavy and adult themes featured in the Cadmus story-arc. Also discussed is the creepy Oedipus-like nature of the relationship between Morgan La Fey and Mordrid, a well-known child actor voicing Wonder Woman, dazzling visuals throughout, and a full e...
Oct 10, 2020•48 min
In their follow up to their first Bonus Episode honoring the legacy of DC Direct and highlighting some of their favorite action figure lines, the Good Brothers continue to review some of their favorites featuring lines that include some monumental storylines and first appearances, but also branch out beyond those found on the pages of comics to include TV, video games and other media. Plus the hosts fantasy book one additional line based on one preexisting line, and also preview the final part o...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Kicking off October, the Good Brothers stay with Justice League Unlimited, this week covering one of the linchpin episodes for the entire series “Fearful Symmetry.” The hosts breakdown the normal four categories which leads them to discuss why this week feels a little light on action, how this episode solidifies the connection between Superman: The Animated Series and this show, the dynamic of the political leanings interacting between both supporting cast members, and a villainous interpretatio...
Oct 03, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 126
The final Saturday of September also wraps up the DCAU Review’s first ever Green Lantern month, and what better way to finish it than with the entire Green Lantern Corps featured on the Justice League Unlimited episode “The Return.” The Good Brothers discuss how they would’ve preferred the plot of this one to be focused, what opportunities may have been hurt by the shorter episode run-time, the all-new look of the Corps, Liam’s head-canon on why Kilowog’s appearance changes again, and why a pair...
Sep 26, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Week 3 of Green Lantern Month here at the DCAU Review sees the Good Brothers taking a trip to the Elseworlds with a review of 2011’s Green Lantern: The Animated Series premiere episode “Beware My Power.” The hosts talk about some of the origins of this series including its’ tie in with a much-ballyhooed live-action film and why this show didn’t get the chance it deserved, including peg warming action figures at Toys-R-Us! On to the show, Cal & Liam talk about the choice to introduce the newl...
Sep 19, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 124
This week’s Bonus Episode picks up right where the Good Brothers left off in Episode 9, with their continuing coverage of the Batman The Adventures Continue digital-first series. The hosts talk all-things “Red Son Rising” Parts 3 & 4, including their pros and cons on the DCAU “Death in the Family” story, what they like and what they would’ve done differently, how this impacts the DCAU as a whole, how they believe the story has to resolve itself, whether or not this cheapens Tim’s storyline a...
Sep 14, 2020•51 min
Cal and Liam continue their month celebrating Green Lantern with Justice League ‘s second season episode titled “Hearts and Minds” which reveals more about the DCAU’s GL Corps and about John Stewart’s past. The Good Brothers discuss a plot that may have been better served in another DCAU series, visuals that are sure to impress with additional discussion on the use of CGI with the standard digital animation which two characters should have their own buddy-cop team-up show, the main antagonist’s ...
Sep 12, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 123
As announced on last week’s episode, the Good Brothers are mixing things up for the month of September, reviewing a month of Green Lantern episodes featured all across DC animation in honor of the Green Lantern’s 80th anniversary. Kicking off the month, the hosts are covering the first appearance of the Green Lantern in the DCAU with Superman: The Animated Series episode “In Brightest Day…” which features fan-favorite Kyle Rayner. Cal and Liam discuss the episode in detail, including how it feel...
Sep 05, 2020•56 min•Ep. 122
The fifth Saturday of August 2020 gives the Good Brothers a chance at reviewing an Elseworlds tale from Batman: The Brave and the Bold. This week’s episode titled “Night of The Batmen!” reveals what would happen if Batmen was put on the injured list for a time and a few other heroes had to cover for him. Cal & Liam briefly recap the origins of this lighter take on Batman and then talk about the incredibly earworm-y opening musical number, the various homages to different Batman designs, Aqua...
Aug 29, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 121
Cal and Liam are back with another Bonus Episode, this time they’re breaking up the normal comic reviews and instead of doing a retrospective on the 22-year legacy of DC Direct/DC Collectibles. In this first part, the Good Brothers highlight their favorite series based on specific artists’ work. From hyper-realism to exaggerated steroid-infused cartoons the hosts cover a vast array of styles and artists from some of the most legendary artists of all time. The hosts also give a preview for the up...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 43 min
It’s episode 120 of the DCAU Review and the hosts are still reviewing the OG DCAU show with Batman: The Animated Series episode “Terror in the Sky” which officially ends the Man-Bat/Langstrom saga. Cal and Liam discuss some similar plot beats to “On Leather Wings”, how this episode uses music animation and plot to create a truly memorable action scene, attention to detail within the designs, the many different expressions of the Man-Bat, the range of acting asked of Kevin Conroy, and once again ...
Aug 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 120
Bonus Episode 9 is upon us and that means another review of the latest offering from Batman: The Adventures Continue miniseries. This week the Good Brothers will be reviewing “Red Son Rising Part 1 & 2” which deals with the untold story of Jason Todd Robin and how he came to be. The hosts discuss the entire story, where they may have diverged from the original DC continuity, a speculation on the origin of the newest character “The Straightman,” a debate on which issue has had the best artwor...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 3 min
The Good Brothers take a break from all of the sci-fi man-beasts for a good old-fashioned revenge tale. The culmination to the Batman/Ninja plot comes to an end as the hosts cover “Day of the Samurai”, the follow up to the Kyodai Ken saga that started in “Night of the Ninja.” The hosts discuss a variety including the sepia-toned bookends of the Wayne/Ken story, inconsistent animation that leads to some high highs and low lows. The hosts also discuss the cultural sensitivity for the Japanese cult...
Aug 15, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 119
The unofficial Creature Feature month continues on the DCAU Review as the Good Brothers continue their month of Batman: The Animated Series coverage. This week our hosts review “Moon of the Wolf” which is based on a 1970s Neal Adams era Batman comic of the same title. Unfortunately for the hosts the comic seems to have been a bit more interesting as they quickly learn, due partly in fact to the return of Akom Production Co. as the team responsible for the animation. Other topics discussed includ...
Aug 08, 2020•59 min•Ep. 117
