A new edition of the DCAU Review is here and finds the Good Brothers continuing with Batman: The Animated Series and the two-part episode entitled “Heart of Steel.” Cal & Liam discuss a nearly flawless pair of episodes, from the plot steeped in tragedy to the amazing visuals, some Batplane vs. Bat-Glider talk, what we learn to be androids’ one weakness and the exciting introduction of Barbara Gordon to the DC Animated Universe. Plus an instantly memorable soundtrack, a really fun voice cast ...
Feb 08, 2020•38 min•Ep. 92
It’s a double feature for episode 91 of the DCAU Review as the Good Brothers cover “Cat Scratch Fever” and “The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne” both from Batman: The Animated Series. It’s a vastly different set of episodes as Cal and Liam tear the first episode to shreds, from the animation to the plot to even some tepid voice-acting in the Catwoman-centric episode. How can a character be both too fluid and too stiff at the same time? Find out today as Cal and Liam delve deep into the story of th...
Feb 01, 2020•53 min•Ep. 91
The final episode in January is the 90th edition of the DCAU Review and on this week’s show, the Good Brothers cover the Batman Beyond episode “Hooked Up.” Cal & Liam talk about the various prior episodes that dealt with an item substituting for drug addiction and how effective this episode is in tackling that difficult topic. Cal, in particular, has an issue with a few things in the plot and lays out what he feels to be a more rounded ending. The fellas also discuss some tip-top visuals, so...
Jan 25, 2020•42 min•Ep. 90
This week on the DCAU Review, Cal & Liam are discussing the Batman Beyond Batman/Ten romance follow-up episode entitled “Once Burned.” Our hosts find it increasingly more difficult to explain just why Terry is attracted to Melanie and whether or not Terry having bad relational skills might be genetic. Of course the inclusion of Melanie/Ten allows the Good Brothers talk about how #DanaDeservesBetter and how Max being complicit in the whole situation makes her a tough person to like. All of th...
Jan 18, 2020•31 min•Ep. 89
Bonus episode number three is here and our hosts are using this format as an opportunity to venture outside the normal animated discussion, to discuss and celebrate some of the best moments in the CW’s Live-Action Arrowverse. From the more serious moments of death and tragedy to the comedy and fan-service to the “HOLY CRAP I CAN’T BELIEVE THEY DID THAT” crossover episodes, The Good Brothers have assembled a list of some of their favorite moments. Which moments will make the cut? Don’t fail this ...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Another week has come and gone, and the Good Brothers continue the month of January with Batman Beyond reviews, this week covering the introduction of The Stalker in the episode entitled “Bloodsport.” Cal & Liam talk about another DCAU veteran voicing a different character, what it would be like to watch a monochromatic Batman series, why Terry is still just the absolute worst boyfriend and son, and the tragedy that The Stalker has never had an official action figure release! All of this and...
Jan 11, 2020•36 min•Ep. 88
A brand new decade means a new series to kick off the new year at the DCAU Review. Cal & Liam return to the future Gotham and pick right back up where they left off with the Batman Beyond episode entitled “Hidden Agenda.” This one has the Good Brothers feeling like it’s a bit of a soft-reboot for the future Batman, as the character of Max is introduced and Bruce Wayne is noticeably absent. The hosts also discuss a change in tone and a lack of depth and motive for the new Jokerz introduced wh...
Jan 04, 2020•31 min•Ep. 87
For the final time of the decade, the Good Brothers are bringing you an all new DCAU Review! This week the hosts wrap up Justice League month with the episode “Wild Cards Parts I & II” featuring Mark Hammil’s Joker in all his glory, and a few other DC Animated voice veterans you’ll recognize as the Royal Flush Gang! The guys discuss the all-star voice cast, the progression of the Hawkgirl/Green Lantern romance, the visuals of a Las Vegas backdrop and where they would’ve liked to have seen th...
Dec 28, 2019•42 min•Ep. 86
Seasons Greetings from the DCAU Review! This week the Good Brothers get in the holiday spirit with their review of the Justice League episode “Comfort and Joy”, a rare 22-minute edition of the original Justice League series. However, the limited running time of the episode doesn’t mean the hosts are left without things to discuss as they cover appreciate for the overall feeling the episode brings, J’onn as Charlie Brown looking for the meaning of Christmas, George Newbern’s first Clark Kent port...
Dec 21, 2019•48 min•Ep. 85
Episode 84 of the DCAU Review is here and as the Good Brothers continue their December reviews of Justice League they happen to be reviewing the episode “Maid of Honor” which features the dawn of the #WonderBat phenomenon, the return of Vandal Savage (or at least someone that looks an awful lot like him) and some risque dialogue that somehow made it past the TV sensors. Cal & Liam discuss the introduction of the digital animation of vehicles, theorize why the Kaznian terrorists look like Int...
Dec 14, 2019•45 min•Ep. 84
The Good Brothers have finished their latest stay in Gotham City and have returned to the future (well… not the future)! That’s right, Liam & Cal are kicking off another month of Justice League reviews by covering the very memorable “Tabula Rasa” Parts 1 & 2! Listen as they discuss the groundwork this episode lays for the future of the DCAU, the COMPLETE removal of any subtlety as to what exactly the nature of Lex Luthor and his former chauffeur Mercy Graves’ relationship entailed, plus ...
Dec 07, 2019•43 min•Ep. 83
Episode 82 is here and it finds the Good Brothers wrapping up their stay in the retro-futuristic Gotham City of Batman: The Animated Series. This week the boys review “Night of the Ninja”, a tale that sheds some light on Bruce Wayne’s past and part of how he trained to become the Batman. Our hosts discuss the choice to make Kyodai Ken’s motivation go beyond straight revenge, another reference to a Batman ’66 plot device, more fleshing out of the Robin character, why Bruce was needlessly secretiv...
Nov 30, 2019•33 min•Ep. 82
To celebrate the start of the Holiday season, Cal & Liam are bringing you a special gift in the form of their second BONUS episode ever, and this one is set to bring back a whole bunch of nostalgic feelings. The Good Brothers are talking about their top ten favorite toys from the DCAU on this extended episode. From the early Kenner Batman: The Animated Series figures to the Superman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures toys of the mid to late nineties, all the way up through Ha...
Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 31 min
As we move through the month of November, Cal & Liam have been on a bit of a hot streak as of late, with multiple episodes landing in the coveted “Top Picks” section here at the DCAU Review. This week the Good Brothers look to add to that with a Joker tale adapted from two different comics and written and produced by the dynamic duo of Paul Dini and Bruce Timm. This week’s episode covering The Laughing Fish discusses how Paul Dini’s unique writing style is a perfect fit for a Joker story, ho...
Nov 23, 2019•31 min•Ep. 81
In the 80th year of Batman’s existence, it’s only fitting that the 80th edition of the DCAU Review covers the origin story of one of the Caped Crusader’s greatest allies, the Boy Wonder, in the episode “Robin’s Reckoning.” The Good Brothers discuss the perfect storytelling of a pair of murders while keeping the episode kid-friendly, some of Loren Lester’s best work in Batman: The Animated Series as Robin, excellent shadow work and some inconsistencies in the animation, some insight into scenes c...
Nov 16, 2019•51 min•Ep. 80
Where podcasts stream you’ll find this new Episode of the DCAU Review It first debuted in ’92 27 years ago, you first did view “The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy”, the episode’s name With the categories of grading all the same A mention of Dudley Do-right came And allusions to Brendan Fraser’s resurging fame Will our hosts recommend another viewing Or comparisons to Untiy and Eternal Youth might they be spewing? You’ll want to note so grab a pencil The DCAU Review streams each Saturday at 10am/9 Cent...
Nov 09, 2019•24 min
The month of November is here, and Cal & Liam kick off a month of Batman: The Animated Series reviews with a double feature! Never before have there been two polar opposite episodes featured on one podcast as the Good Brothers discuss the episodes “Eternal Youth” and “Perchance To Dream.” First, the brothers have what can only be described as shared disdain for a bizarre episode featuring #MyAlfred and the never before seen or heard from again Maggie. The brothers are fairly harsh in their c...
Nov 02, 2019•39 min•Ep. 78
The month of October is nearly over and with that, it's almost time for the Good Brothers to turn over a new leaf and change DCAU shows. However, our hosts have one last episode of Superman: The Animated Series in 2019 and it's a fun one. This week's episode entitled "Heavy Metal" is the direct sequel to the very first episode the boys covered this month. This week's discussion includes a favorable plot for introducing someone capable of aiding Superman against Metallo, some memories of the intr...
Oct 26, 2019•32 min•Ep. 77
The Good Brothers continue their stay in Metropolis with October's penultimate review of Superman: The Animated Series . This week's episode entitled "Fun and Games" features the series debut of Toyman and Cal & Liam discuss his DCAU interpretation compared to the Super Friends and DC Comics continuity versions. They also talk about the outstanding visual gags in this episode including deadly Play-Doh, knockout-gas filled bubbles and the giant robot rubber ducky! The hosts also talk Bud Cour...
Oct 19, 2019•27 min•Ep. 76
The 75th edition of the DCAU Review is a unique episode from Superman: The Animated Series that actually doesn't have Superman in it at all. Cal and Liam discuss "New Kids in Town" on this week's show, an episode that takes place in the future 30th century and then heads back to the past of rural Kansas to visit young Clark Kent in Smallville. The Good Brothers ponder as to why Brainiac has never utilized Kryptonite, why the villain going back in time is such a familiar trope this Legion versus ...
Oct 12, 2019•33 min•Ep. 75
Cal & Liam return to Metropolis for the month of October. On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Superman: The Animated Series episode "Prototype" which is one part Robocop and one part lecture on the dangers of being addicted to modern technology. The Good Brothers discuss the introduction of a pivotal secondary character, Lex Luthor as Brutus and the innocence of Superman contrasting with Batman's paranoia. As always, they also give a full scorecard and preview next week's episode on...
Oct 05, 2019•27 min•Ep. 74
To celebrate the release of the Joaquin Phoenix-led Joker movie, Cal & Liam release their very first bonus episode of the DCAU Review. This special edition has the Good Brothers covering some of their favorite Joker moments in animation. Listen as the brothers cover a few familiar moments in the DCAU and a few others that may be a little more controversial. Either way, the Clown Prince of Crime's legacy in animation is undeniable and your favorite DC animated connoisseurs are here to discuss...
Oct 04, 2019•33 min
Wrapping up their month in Dakota, the Good Brothers discuss the real-world issues covered in the Static Shock episode "Sons of the Fathers." Cal and Liam discuss the heaviness of the plot, the effectiveness of it, the buddy cop subplot, a disappointing ending to the episode, some lackluster dialogue, and the love child of Inque and Shadow Thief. Plus a preview of what show they'll be covering in October and a full episode scorecard for this week on this week's DCAU Review! Please be sure to sub...
Sep 28, 2019•31 min•Ep. 73
It's only fitting that on #BatmanDay, the Good Brothers celebrate by reviewing his first appearance on Static Shock entitled "The Big Leagues.". The Dark Knight isn't the only visitor from Gotham though as the boys discuss. Cal & Liam also talk about improved animation, a nod to Stephen King's It , the choice to use the Danny Elfman Batman theme, just how big the Batplane is and just what exactly was Joker's plan for coming to Dakota? All of this, a preview of next week's episode and a compl...
Sep 21, 2019•38 min•Ep. 72
Cal & Liam are back again, this time with a brand new series to review for their 71st episode. The Good Brothers travel all the way to Dakota (the City of Dakota) to review the pilot episode of Static Shock entitled "A Shock To The System." The guys discuss the origins of the Static character, the initial lack of DCAU continuity, the low-budget animation and whether or not it's fair to judge this in the same way they judge other episodes. All of this, a full scorecard and a preview of next w...
Sep 14, 2019•44 min•Ep. 71
It's an exciting, landmark 70th episode as Cal & Liam cover what is widely considered one of the greatest Batman stories ever told, in Batman Beyond: Return of The Joker. The Good Brothers talk the new look and more maniacally evil version of the Joker, the DCAU's first foray into the digital animation era, the disturbing flashback scene and the fantastic performances from an all-star voice cast. The hosts also discuss a unique parallel from the very first episode of Batman Beyond and where ...
Sep 07, 2019•52 min•Ep. 70
Cal & Liam wrap up the month of August with another foray into the futuristic Gotham City in the world of Batman Beyond. The Good Brothers talk about the "is Batman the suit or the man in the suit?" dichotomy this episode raises, the excellent acting performances from both of our Batmen and the soulless computer, the layered passing of the torch, violence against the Batsuit and Terry donning the Nightwing mask! Plus a full scorecard and a preview of next week's landmark 70th edition of the ...
Aug 31, 2019•31 min•Ep. 69
It's a giant-sized special edition on this week's DCAU Review as the Good Brothers cover two episodes of Batman Beyond . First up is the sci-fi thriller entitled "Earth Mover" which finds the brothers struggling to understand just how the main villain survived all these years, what exactly his plan was and why the debut of the Bat-Sub was so disappointing. In act two of our show, the guys discuss "Joyride", a Jokerz-centric tale about what happens when a government weapon falls into the hands of...
Aug 24, 2019•43 min•Ep. 68
The Good Brothers continue their journey through Batman Beyond with the premiere episode of season two, entitled "Splicers." Cal & Liam discuss the series shift to more of a focus on Hamilton Hill High hijinks, whether this episode is silly/fun or just silly and a surprise guest cast member and a fantasy discussion of how he was cast. Plus the guys give a full scorecard, talk about the final boss design and preview next week's double feature episode! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Goog...
Aug 17, 2019•30 min•Ep. 67
Cal & Liam continue their stay in the futuristic city of Gotham on this week's DCAU Review. The Good Brothers discuss this week's episode entitled "Ascension" with topics ranging from the disappointing introduction of Paxton Powers and the mysterious last appearance of the season one baddie, Blight. The guys also talk disappointment with the recycled story trope, the injustice in Blight never having a TV accurate action figure made, and the now-infamous "Blight eats a sandwich" scene. Plus t...
Aug 10, 2019•40 min•Ep. 66
