The temperatures are soaring and so is the Man of Steel as the Good Brothers return to Metropolis for the month of July with more reviews of Superman: The Animated Series . Their first critique this month is of the episode "Two's A Crowd" which features the second appearance of Rudy Jones aka The Parasite on the show. Join the hosts as they discuss a plot that sees several plot points lifted from classic thrillers including a few nods to Dr. Hannibal Lecter and a continued theme of horror elemen...
Jul 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 165
The Good Brothers are wrapping up the month of June and their latest stay in Dakota with a monumental crossover episode of Static Shock that not only features the Man of Steel but also provides a direct sequel to an episode of Superman: The Animated Series with this week's episode entitled "Toys In The Hood." The hosts discuss the oddity of this being one of two episodes of Static not featured on the HBO Max streaming service, the difference in plot choices between this and prior crossover episo...
Jun 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 164
Despite some slight audio issues with the recording, the Good Brothers are back for their third week of Static Shock reviews, with this week's discussion of the Season One episode "Tantrum." The hosts discuss a plot that deals heavily with Virgil coping with the feelings that come from losing a loved one and how running away from those feelings can often times cause long term mental health effects. Tied into the plot however as the hosts discuss, is a rather outdated stereotype that leaves the p...
Jun 19, 2021•49 min•Ep. 163
The month of June continues with another review of Static Shock by the Good Brothers, this week reviewing the follow up to the Rubberband Man's origin tale "Bent Out of Shape." Hear the hosts discuss an episode that was animated by a pair of production studios leading to some lackluster visuals, more music with an absence of lyrics and the introduction of a pair of characters that are neither villain nor hero. Plus, Cal and Liam talk an absence of deeper meaning in the plot and how they might ha...
Jun 12, 2021•55 min•Ep. 162
We've been waiting nearly 6 months for this day, but it's finally here as Batman The Adventures Continue: Season Two arrives on digital platforms and in comic book stores. Hear the Good Brothers' discuss the plot that introduces the Court of Owls to the DCAU and features murders, potential nods to tie-in comics Batman & Robin Adventures and Batman: Gotham Adventures, Justice League Unlimited character models and speculation on just who is going to be behind the Court. Plus in depth looks at ...
Jun 06, 2021•49 min•Ep. 18
The Good Brothers are back and they're feeling electric to start the month of June as they return to covering more of Static Shock for its' entirety. The boys kick off the month with a Double Feature as they review both "The New Kid" and "Junior" which are episodes that delve a little more into the overarching baddie Edwin Alva's nefarious schemes in season one of the show. Both episodes surprise the hosts with plots dealing with insecurities and parental relationships, music that takes a back s...
Jun 05, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 161
On the next Discuss This League... From the creators of the DCAU Review, a new feature is birthed where you'll get to hear various content creators debate various topics in a fun roundtable format! Volume 2 of the Discuss This League features your hosts Cal & Liam interviewing a panel featuring Dave & Liv from the Pizza & Parsecs podcast alongside the DCAU YouTube Channel Watchtower Database /Podtower's own James talking Justice League: The Snyder Cut. Topics discussed include the Sn...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 2
It's the final curtain on the Month of Magic at the DCAU Review and the Good Brothers are taking a trip around the Animated Multiverse and stopping in the DCAMU for an Elseworlds tale from the Tuckerverse. The hosts sit down to discuss the feature-length fil Justice League Dark to wrap up Magic May and talk everything from Matt Ryan's John Constantine and Alfred Molina's Destiny, to some truly horrifying visuals in the form of demonic babies. Plus, hear about visuals that draw comparisons to a M...
May 29, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 160
Bonus episode 17 is here and the Good Brothers are talking all about the new Batman Animated Series in development for HBO Max from producers Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves! Plus talk about the new Superman Animated project and the future of DC Animation!
May 23, 2021•30 min•Ep. 17
The DCAU Review "Magic May" continues with the sequel to last week's Solomon Grundy/Hawkgirl episode, with the Justice League Unlimited episode "Wake The Dead." Hear the Good Brothers discuss the next chapter in the #HawkLantern romance with a dash of #GLixen discussion thrown in. The hosts give their thoughts on "what might have been" if the writers had been able to bring back a Batman The Animated Series villain to resurrect Grundy. how the late, great Dwayne McDuffie once again brought a rela...
May 22, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 159
Week 3 of the "Month of Magic" continues as Cal & Liam highlight mystical characters featured in the DCAU, this week heading backwards on the timeline to the Justice League episodes "The Terror Beyond Parts I & II." The Good Brothers discuss a plot that sees several heroes doing battle with one another, the return of Doctor Fate and a heavily featured Solomon Grundy. Hear the hosts discuss the differences in tone between the two parts, strong visuals with nods to Marvel characters, 80s S...
May 15, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 158
The month of Magic continues as the Good Brothers continue their trip highlighting some of the DCAU's mystical all-stars, and this week is sure to go down as one of the most controversial DCAU Review episodes to date as they cover the Justice League Unlimited episode "This Little Piggy." Whether you love or hate this episode, there's no denying this is a Paul Dini written episode, featuring his humor on full display and the hosts discuss that heavily in the plot discussion, including the rare st...
May 08, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 157
Everything's magic during "Magic May" here at the DCAU Review, as Cal and Liam kick off their month celebrating the mystical-side of the DCAU with the Superman The Animated Series episode entitled "The Hand of Fate." Hear the Good Brothers discuss what one would think is the introduction to the Dr. Fate character in the DCAU, but isn't quite what it seems as they discuss in a very confusing plot. Hear a breakdown of the visuals of the dark creatures from the underworld, storyboarded by DCAU lege...
May 01, 2021•57 min•Ep. 156
The Good Brothers are wrapping up the month of April with one more review from Batman: The Animated Series with this week's discussion of "Zatanna." This episode has the designation of being the first indication of there being a larger superhero presence outside of the Dark Knight and the hosts discuss the decision to make Zatanna a performer rather than a crime-fighting sorceress. They also discuss some hilarious head canon about the true identity of Dr. Montague Kane, whether Batman kills two ...
Apr 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 155
The doctor is definitely in this week as Cal and Liam continue reviewing Batman: The Animated Series episodes all month, and this week's episode "Paging The Crime Doctor" is another story-driven episode that doesn't need to focus on the colorful Batman Rogues Gallery to tell a compelling tale. Hear the Good Brothers discuss a plot that centers around a pair of not-so-good brothers and more backstory for some of Batman's closest supporting characters. Cal and Liam speculate on Dr. Leslie Thompkin...
Apr 17, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 154
Continuing with another review of a classic Batman: The Animated Series cartoon, the Good Brothers continue in the second episode of the Clayface saga, titled "Mudslide." The hosts talk a plot that has its ups and downs including an odd twist that ends up making Batman out to be a villain in the same vein as Ferris Boyle. Visuals steal the show however as a relatively unknown animation studio incorporates some elements of horror and old Hollywood lore to create an outstanding treat for the eyes....
Apr 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 153
It's not an April Fool's joke, the month of April is here and that means the Good Brothers are on to another month of reviews, this time returning to Batman: The Animated Series picking up where they last left off with the production order and the episode "The Man Who Killed Batman." Liam and Cal discuss this episode that usually ranks high on most people's lists of top BTAS episodes of all time. Hear them discuss a plot out of the zany, dark-humored mind of Paul Dini with directing and partial ...
Apr 03, 2021•58 min•Ep. 151
After a pitstop for last week's 150th episode, The Good Brothers return to wrap up the month of Match with another entry into the Justice League Unlimited Cadmus story-arc with "The Doomsday Sanction." Join the hosts as they discuss a plot that redeems an underutilized Doomsday, who was originally featured on the Justice League episode "A Better World." Hear the hosts discuss whether or not the return of this major tentpole character was justified, the tendency of the series producers to subvert...
Mar 27, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 151
The milestone 150th episode of the DCAU Review is upon us, and the Good Brothers are taking this opportunity to celebrate with a look back at some of their favorite episodes they've reviewed thus far in this supersized edition. Join the hosts as they go through and discuss some of the more surprising and memorable moments in each of their standard categories of plot, animation & visuals, music, and voice acting. Not only will you hear fresh perspectives on why these episodes meant so much to...
Mar 20, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 150
Cal & Liam continue in their month of Justice League Unlimited coverage, with the introduction of Black Canary to the DCAU in the episode "The Cat and The Canary." Hear the hosts discuss a plot taken straight out of a Clint Eastwood drama, visuals that dazzle and captivate, albeit with a bit of inconsistency. Also, hear the Good Brothers talk about an all-time great cast that features none of the original #JLU Seven and much more on this week's all-new DCAU Review! Click below to see this we...
Mar 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 149
March is here and that means as the calendar page turns, Cal & Liam switch series, returning to cover Justice League Unlimited and the episode "Dark Heart." This seminal episode lays the groundwork for some of the larger plot points used for the Cadmus arc that would define the #JLU, but this week the Good Brothers discuss a plot that asks the question "just what IS nanotechnology anyway?" Hear the hosts talk action that at the time seemed grand but now looks a lot like every superhero block...
Mar 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 148
Another month rounds out but not before The Good Brothers participate in one more review of Batman Beyond with this week's episode "Sneak Peek." Cal and Liam discuss the tension built with a potential reveal of both of the Batmen's secret identity, what works with the plot while critiquing some less than clear manifestations of the antagonist's powers, a Terry moment that echoes very much a Bruce-like response to failure, a villain that is visually interesting but whose accent invokes a famous p...
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 147
On the next Discuss This League... From the creators of the DCAU Review, a new feature is birthed where you'll get to hear various content creators debate various topics in a fun roundtable format! Kicking things off, Volume 1 of the Discuss This League is a discourse on the recent news regarding a potential Batman: The Animated Series revival for the HBO Max streaming service. This inaugural panel features three major players in the DCAU content community discussing their thoughts on this very ...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 1
As we continue with our month of Batman Beyond reviews, we come to an oft-forgotten episode titled "Armory" which asks the age-old question, "What would you do to keep your lavish lifestyle intact, after losing your job due to corporate downsizing?" Okay, so maybe that's not that much of an age-old question, but never fear because the Good Brothers are here to answer it anyway! Hear Cal and Liam discuss a plot complete with outdated technology and gender roles, what would make the average person...
Feb 20, 2021•57 min•Ep. 146
Episode 145 of the DCAU Review is here and the Good Brothers are continuing to review Batman Beyond with the next episode "The Last Resort." Cal and Liam discuss the message behind this plot which focuses on a cult-like leader's choice to abuse teenagers through an internment camp-like facility. The hosts talk about a variety of ways the story might have been more effective, the logic of Terry not using the invisibility function on his suit, Terry's odd physical interaction with Chelsea, another...
Feb 13, 2021•55 min•Ep. 145
The Good Brothers kick off the shortest month of the year with a return to the future and a month of Batman Beyond reviews. Kicking things off this month is the resolution to the Curare character's story with the episode "Final Cut." Hear the hosts talk about some similarities to a recently covered episode of Batman: The Animated Series, what James Tucker did that changed Curare's arc forever, a music callback to "Rebirth" and trying to pinpoint one character's unique accent. Plus, praise for on...
Feb 06, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 144
The month of January comes to an end with a 5th Saturday, which means the Good Brothers are taking another trip to the Multiverse of DC Animation. This month they return to the Silver Age world of Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Cal and Liam review the episode "Triumvirate of Terror" which features a team-up of both the DC Trinity as well as their fiendish foes in Lex Luthor, The Joker, and Cheetah. Hear the hosts break down a myriad of homages and easter eggs, thicc Lex Luthor, the deep cut of ...
Jan 30, 2021•57 min•Ep. 143
Episode 142 of the DCAU Review Podcast is here and the Good Brothers are not alone this week. Joining the hosts is yet another Special Guest Correspondent, this time in the form of a Superman expert as Nathan MacKenzie from Superman: The Animated Podcast joins the show to review the memorable season 2 episode of Superman: The Animated Series titled "Livewire." Hear Cal and Liam talk with Nathan, who broadcasts from the Land Down Under and does his own reviews of the Man of Steel, about the intro...
Jan 23, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 142
No monkeying around here, it's all business as the Good Brothers continue with their month of Superman: The Animated Series episodes with this week's titanic review of "Monkey Fun." Cal and Liam discuss why the adults make so many poor choices, Sam Lane being in the conversation for worst DCAU dad, Bibbo as the only true-to-form character, and music that calms the heart of the beast. Plus the hosts fantasy book a Grodd/Titano crossover, discuss the soundtrack from composer Lolita Ritmanis and ba...
Jan 16, 2021•45 min•Ep. 141
It’s 2021 and it feels like 2020, but allow the Good Brothers to take you on a trip back to 1997 with another review of Superman: The Animated Series and this week’s episode “Target.” Hear Cal and Liam talk about their memories of this episode being in heavy rotation on the Kids WB, why this episode is a perfect companion piece to “ The Late Mr. Kent “, and seeing a different, softer side of Lex Luthor. Plus, a surprise appearance by #MyIronMan(?), a preview for next week’s episode and much more...
Jan 09, 2021•53 min
