'Tis the season to be SCARY and the Good Brothers are visiting their favorite Elseworld to get in the mood with a review of the Batman The Brave and The Bold episode "Trials of The Demon!" - With a prologue that involves the king of fear himself the Scarecrow and his diabolical plan to ruin Halloween for all of Gotham, the hosts set the stage for an enjoyable trip for Batman to the 1800s London to team up with Sherlock Holmes and The Demon Etrigan to stop a mysterious thief of souls. The hosts t...
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 284
It's spooky season and what could possibly be spookier than a review of The Zeta Project ? That's right, TWO Zeta reviews and the Good Brothers are happy to oblige with reviews of "Crime Waves" and "Taffy Time." The hosts learn not to judge an episode by its' title with these episodes providing two very different experiences for them. The hosts break down a plot that feels very much inspired by Scooby-Doo in their first review, while their second review provides a bit more depth and advances the...
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 283
Don't let the title fool you, these Good Brothers are for the people and never too busy to stop and drop a new review for your listening pleasure! This week Cal & Liam return to the DCAU after a two week trip around the multiverse to review Batman Beyond and the third season episode titled "Big Time." Despite the name, Peter Gabriel does not appear on the episode, but the hosts do break down more revelations of Terry's sordid past while also revealing his compassionate heart for a friend and...
Oct 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 282
The Good Brothers are back to finish what they started with the exciting conclusion of their Elseworlds multiversal trip to review The Batman episode "The Joining Part Two." The hosts compare and contrast the cinematic parallels between the episodes and their modern superhero movie counterparts in both plot and visuals, along with Alfred's major emotional role for Bruce, Dick and Barbara. Cal & Liam also break down the soundtrack as well as some of the visual tributes and discuss how the end...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 281
Liam is a little under the weather for this week's episode, but he won't let that prevent a trip around the multiverse, along with Cal for an Elseworlds review of 2004's The Batman series and the episode titled "The Joining Part One." Hear the hosts talk about the introduction of a larger world to this version of the Batman as the universe expands to include a certain Manhunter from Mars. Hear the hosts discuss the voice actors and how well they handled some of the sillier dialog for the episode...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 280
Cal & Liam are back and fresh off of wrapping up the JLU Cadmus Story Arc they are dusting off the DCAU Character Spotlight and shining it directly onto the J'onn J'onnz aka the Martian Manhunter. Hear the Good Brothers talk about the last surviving Martian's origins in the early days of Detective Comics and then chronicle his appearances throughout Season One of Justice League. The hosts recount his most memorable appearances including his entire DCAU backstory, and the episode where he nea...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 279
The end is here...or is it? Join the Good Brothers, who are absolutely here to discuss the finale of the Justice League Unlimited Cadmus-story arc and the episode "Divided We Fall." Cal & Liam do their best to put a bow on one of the seminal storylines in DCAU history with a complete, giant-sized breakdown. Hear the hosts discuss the juxtaposition of the Aaron Sorkin-like drama of the first 3 episodes with the punch'em up action-first style of this episode and why Superman's choice was argua...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 278
The Good Brothers are back with the penultimate episode in the Justice League Unlimited Season 2 "Cadmus Arc" with a review of "Panic In The Sky." Hear the hosts compare and contrast the plot styles for this and last week's episode, the non-stop action in the 2nd and 3rd acts of the episode, the absolute bonkers reveal at the climax of the episode and Nicholle Tom's double duty voice performance. Plus the hosts discuss a possible Colonel Sanders cameo, "Lexposition" and much more fun on this wee...
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 277
The Good Brothers are here to celebrate the Labor Day holiday weekend in the United States with a special interview with veteran animation writer Len Uhley. Len's career spans multiple decades and includes shows like Ducktales, Darkwing Duck, Ben 10, The Batman, Transformers and X-Men: The Animated Series along with DCAU shows Justice League and Static Shock. Cal & Liam sit down for a discussion with Len on his incredible and still very active place in the animation world, how he got into th...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 49
New month, same Good Brothers! Cal & Liam are back with more Justice League Unlimited reviews and are picking things back up right where they left off, smack dab in the middle of the Cadmus story arc and the episode "Flashpoint." The hosts discuss the brief but brutal battle between Captain Atom and Superman, the continued parallels to real world events during the early 2000s, a sneaky Easter Egg reveals what Lex Luthor is up to and why this episode showed the importance of chemistry amongst...
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 276
Just like the issue they're reviewing this special Bonus Episode of the DCAU Review is better late than never! Join the Good Brothers as they discuss the delayed but not denied seventh issue of Batman: The Adventures Continue: Season Three titled "The Offer, Part II." The hosts talk about an action-packed issued with owls, cats, plants and bats (OH MY!) that feature multiple artists, newcomer Jacob Edgar's take on the TNBA style, and offer their thoughts on what ties all of the art styles togeth...
Aug 30, 2023•38 min•Ep. 48
The Good Brothers return with their final installment of their month-long celebration of writer Len Uhley with their review of his Static Shock episode "She Back!" The three previous reviews culminate with She-Bang's triumphant return to Dakota while clashing with another returning adversary of Static that has also brought a league of metahumans for backup! Cal & Liam talk about breaking into season four for the first time, some visual and audio changes for this episode as well as the charac...
Aug 26, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 275
The Good Brothers continue with more of their Len Uhley celebration month as they look at another of his penned Static Shock episodes with this week's review of "The Parent Trap." This episode features the return of She-Bang and the debut of a metahuman villain that's all about cultivating mass. The hosts discuss some technical difficulties that prevented any clips of Mr. Uhley for this week's episode, but still have plenty of things to discuss including Koenig's visual appearance and powers dra...
Aug 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min
The Good Brothers are back again with another fine review of Static Shock only this time they've brought backup! The hosts break down the season 3 episode "Shebang" which is aptly titled as it features the debut of the recurring supporting character She-Bang! Mr. Uhley just happens to be an animation legend with a career spanning over 4 decades in the animation business and credits on 16 episodes of Static including every episode being reviewed this month! Cal & Liam drop a sneak peek at the...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 273
After riding the Bane Train for the previous two weeks, the Good Brothers are here to take the Dakota Express with a month of Static Shock reviews! This week the hosts review the season two episode "Attack of The Living Brain Puppets" which is a lovely homage to cult classic zombie films, horror movies and even a little bit of Hanna Barbera too. Hear Cal & Liam talk about how the episode manages to walk the thin line of paying homage to campy horror while still being entertaining. Also the h...
Aug 05, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 272
After a landmark 270th episode that saw the return of friend of the show Kevin Altieri, the Good Brothers considered unplugging the microphones for good, but alas their dedication and love of the listeners (and brands) have them back for a trip around the multiverse with an Elseworlds review of 2004's The Batman episode "Traction." Keeping on theme for the hosts mini-celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Knightfall storyline, this episode features this universe's version of "The Man that Br...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 271
The Good Brothers seems to do their best work on episodes with big round numbers, and this week's episode is no exception as they welcome back good friend of the show and Batman: The Animated Series veteran director Kevin Altieri to the show to discuss the monumental episode "Bane." Kevin talks about adapting a character so quickly after being introduced to the main comic continuity, how he and series producer overcame initial disdain for the Bane character to make him fit into the DCAU, the Luc...
Jul 22, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 270
Cal & Liam are the cats that walk together on this week's episode as they discuss the Paul Dini penned Batman: The Animated Series episode "Catwalk." The hosts discuss the hijinks that ensues when Scarface and the Ventriloquist return to recruit Selina Kyle for a caper involving stolen jewels, a double cross and a light hearted look at what it takes for a person to change their habits. The hosts talk about some incredibly well animated sequences, the absence of Scarface's memorable soundtrac...
Jul 15, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 269
The Good Brothers return with another review of Batman: The Animated Series with the return of The Clock King in "Time Out of Joint." The hosts discuss a plot that feels completely alien to the overall feel of BTAS with inexplicable Deus Ex Machina technology that seems more at home in Justice League Unlimited. The hosts also talk about the unique opportunity to apply the Speed Force aesthetic to the visuals of a pre-Flash era DCAU show. The hosts also talk about the instantly memorable Clock Ki...
Jul 08, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 268
After a brief production delay, we have the first of the final three issues of Batman: The Adventures Continue with a Ra's Al Ghul tail titled "The Offer. " The hosts break down the plot that sees an introspective Ra's propose a deal with Bruce that leaves him taken aback and that would cement his legacy as a world-changer. Meanwhile a mysterious figure is being pursued by a gang in masks back in Gotham. Cal & Liam talk Monica Kubina's breathtaking colors combined with some unique locales an...
Jul 02, 2023•42 min•Ep. 47
After another multiversal adventure last week, the Good Brothers return to the DCAU with a month of Batman: The Animated Series reviews for the month of July and it's only fitting the month kicks off with a bang as they review the all-time classic "Harlequinade." Hear the hosts discuss a plot that borrows heavily from Merrie Melodies shorts and the oddball comedy 48 Hours with light being shed on Harley's not yet established backstory and a DCAU musical number precedent being set. The hosts talk...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 267
The Good Brothers are back again exploring a brand new part of the DC Multiverse with a review of a pair of Justice League Action episodes. Up first Cal & Liam review "Follow That Space Cab" which features a Paul Dini penned story with Superman, Lobo, Mr. Mind and Space Cabbie! Hear a break down of the Sci-Fi inspired soundtrack, character models that seem to be inspired by the DC Films of the time, and a stunted episode run-time that seems to inspire the series' name. The hosts then tackle ...
Jun 24, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 266
After last week's special Flash-themed Spotlight episode derailed the Good Brothers a bit, they're back on track with one of their last original Superman: The Animated Series reviews wrapping up the trilogy of Bizzaro episodes with "Little Big Head Man." The hosts decide whether Writer Paul Dini and producer Bruce Timm's thoughts of this episode being "annoying" align with their own thoughts while discussing a tag-team of visuals by two animation studios with less-than-stellar histories. The hos...
Jun 17, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 265
With excitement growing about The Fastest Man Alive making his solo movie debut next week, the Good Brothers synergize with another DCAU Character Spotlight episode shining brightly on The Flash. In volume one the hosts discuss his creation in the comics, the Barry Allen/Wally West debate, and then get into his initial appearance in Superman: The Animated Series episode "Speed Demons." Cal & Liam then follow up with all of the Scarlett Speedster's appearances from season one of Justice Leagu...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 264
Somehow Jax-Ur and Mala return as do The Good Brothers with this week's Superman: The Animated Series episode "Absolute Power." Where does Superman's jurisdiction end and what responsibility does he have with his great power? These are the questions asked and answered in this week's episode as the hosts discuss whether or not the episode addresses them effectively or just makes Superman look ignorant. In addition to this discussion the hosts discuss the trio of animation studios especially the i...
Jun 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 263
What do you do when you don't feel like subjecting you or your audience to more Zeta Project reviews? The answer is you take a trip around the DC Animated Multiverse to see what fun you can find and that's just what the Good Brothers are doing for this week's final review in the month of May. The hosts break down an episode of Batman The Brave and the Bold , admittedly their favorite Elseworld to visit. The episode "Knights of Tomorrow!" stays on brand for the boys' "Back to the Future" theme as...
May 27, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 262
Never fear, the Good Brothers are here once again with a brand new review as they continue in their return to the future of the DCAU and a discussion about the Batman Beyond Season 3 episode "Inqueling." As the title suggests this episode features the return of Terry's most memorable villains in Inque. Inque is unable to hold herself together (literally) and the surprise backstory to the character that leads to a discussion by the hosts about whether adding humanity to a villainous character aut...
May 20, 2023•1 hr 22 min
The Good Brothers are back with a review of the fifth and latest issue of Batman: The Adventures Continue which wraps up the story "Crack Up!" with a third and final part. The hosts break down the plot, including the rapid pace and jampacked issue featuring the debut of the Joker's "J-Team", Harley joining the Bat-Family, Batgirl in her first in-costume action of the Season, and a discussion on the Dini-verse within the DC Universe and how it shows up in this month's issue. Additionally the host...
May 14, 2023•43 min•Ep. 46
Cal and Liam are once again asking you to listen to a review of The Zeta Project but this time with extra incentive as they review the episode "Shadows" which features a crossover with the future Dark Knight of Batman Beyond. The hosts discuss the choice of how the first 10 minutes of the episode are spent, as well as the lackluster introduction of our special guest stars. The Good Brothers also discuss the difference the AI HD Upscale versions of the show make versus the generally available 480...
May 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 260
The Good Brothers return to the future once again as they kick off the month with a review of the Batman Beyond Season 3 episode "Untouchable." Jumping right into the plot, Cal points out how familiar the plot points are when compared to other DCAU stories, and both hosts bemoan the continued characterization of Terry as a dirtbag boyfriend. While the animation does feature some interesting visuals, including the effect overlay of the Repeller's suit, discussion is had regarding one scene with i...
May 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 259
