The DCAU Review

The DCAU Review is a podcast hosted by Cal & Liam, two brothers with a devout love for producer Bruce Timm and Paul Dini's DC Animated Universe, starting with Batman: The Animated Series and proceeding all the way through Justice League Unlimited. For each standard podcast, the hosts provide commentary and evaluate a classic DCAU cartoon by giving a standard score to rank each animated episode. New episodes premiere Saturdays at DCAUReview.com and on your favorite podcast app!

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Ep. 5 – Batman: The Animated Series – Pretty Poison

Cal & Liam are back with Episode 5 of The DCAU Review! This week, they’re talking Pretty Poison, which marks the series’ first appearance of Pamela Isley, aka Poison Ivy. The brothers cover all of the usual categories and discuss some of the obvious inconsistencies in this episode’s animation, how to effectively convey insanity through voice acting and the director’s choice to focus this episode on more of Batman’s human side. Stream or download this week’s episode below and be sure to subsc...

Feb 11, 2018•29 min•Ep. 5

Ep. 4 – Batman: The Animated Series – The Last Laugh

It’s Episode 4 of the DCAU Review! Cal & Liam examine the second Joker-centric story in the first four episodes of Batman: The Animated Series , this one entitled The Last Laugh. The co-hosts discuss the bizarre complexity of the Joker’s diabolical plan to rob Gotham City, the delightful soundtrack, and the identity of the Joker’s TRUE archenemy. Plus, this episode marks the very first appearance of #MyAlfred , and of course, Liam covers this week’s #CapeMovement . Stream or download this we...

Feb 04, 2018•30 min•Ep. 4

Ep. 3 – Batman: The Animated Series – Nothing To Fear

The third edition of the DCAU Review finds Cal & Liam discussing Nothing To Fear, episode 3 chronologically of Batman: The Animated Series. In this episode, the brothers talk the depth and psychology of the episode and it’s willingness to discuss and delve into deeper issues than just your classic cartoon “good vs. evil.” Plus, Liam once again discusses one of his favorite topics, “cape movement” and we get our first perfect score of ’10’ in one of our critical categories. Which category wil...

Jan 21, 2018•41 min•Ep. 3

Ep. 2 – Batman: The Animated Series – Christmas With The Joker

Fresh off of the holiday season it’s episode 2 of the DCAU Review! Cal & Liam tackle episode 2 of Batman: The Animated Series entitled Christmas With The Joker . Discussion is had regarding the introduction and long-lasting impact of Mark Hamill’s performance as the Joker, and whether the episode itself holds up to a viewing outside of the nostalgia-filled Christmas season. A complete DCAU Review scorecard and more of #NotMyAlfred streaming below and on iTunes ! Scorecard: Voice Acting: Cal:...

Jan 13, 2018•26 min•Ep. 2

Ep. 1 – Batman: The Animated Series – On Leather Wings

In the inaugural episode of the podcast the guys tackle the very first episode of Batman: The Animated Series, titled “On Leather Wings” as well as the impact that BTAS had on pop culture and the brothers’ own lives. Final Scorecard: Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10 Music: Cal: 3/10 – Liam: 7/10 Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 8/10 Plot: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 5/10 Final Tally: Cal: 23/40 – Liam: 28/40...

Dec 31, 2017•46 min•Ep. 1

Ep. 0 - The Beginner's Guide to the DCAU Review Podcast

Starting with Batman The Animated Series and continuing with Superman The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Static Shock, Justice League, The Zeta Project and Justice League Unlimited, DC Animation in the 90s and 00s set the precedent for an interconnected universe of superheroes. Liam and Cal are brothers and your hosts reviewing each and every episode across all of these shows and provide a uniformed scorecard and commentary on each episode, designed to define the best and worst episodes, moment...

Nov 06, 2017•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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