Cal & Liam return from their holiday with the exciting conclusion of the Batman Beyond season 3 episode "Curse of The Kobra. " The hosts due their very best to make chicken salad with an episode that offers plenty of unintentional laughs, missed opportunities and quite a few memorable one liners. The hosts talk the anatomy of Dino-Men, including how they walk and talk and why this episode ends up falling short in a lot of places. All of this and next week's exciting review, perfect for the c...
Dec 07, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 335
The Good Brothers are taking the week off to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, but as is tradition they're bringing you a special Black Friday Bonus episode to kick off the 2024 holiday season. This year the hosts are sending their wishlist of toys to the folks at Mondo, whom Cal has dubbed responsible for creating the best Batman The Animated Series figures of all time. With their recently announced 1:6 scale Batman Beyond figure, the hosts divulge their own wishlists for additional DCAU char...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 58
Liam and Cal continue with their month celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Future Dark Knight Batman Beyond with a review of the final two-part episode of the series, "The Curse of The Kobra." Together the hosts dissect the plot which revolves heavily around setting up different story elements that may or may not make much sense to the long term Beyond story, visuals that seem to up the ante a bit on violence and several members of voice-acting royalty that appear in minor roles for the epis...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 334
Another week and another "Back to the Future" review as the Good Brothers return to Neo-Gotham for a review of Batman Beyond season three episode "Betrayal." The hosts discuss the return of Peter Gabriel's favorite Beyond villain, Big Time and how the bones of an interesting episode exist within the script but ultimately disappoint when it comes to the final result. The hosts also talk Batman evacuating the Batmobile, new and old Batarangs and the recasting of classic DCAU (and recent star of HB...
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Cal & Liam are back with another time-traveling crossover episode with this week's Static Shock season four episode, "Future Shock." The hosts chat all about the present Static's interactions with the future Dark Knight, the difference between Kobra and COBRA , a missed opportunity to make the plot slightly more interesting and how the episode included the Batman Beyond theme in a imaginative way. Plus the hosts talk the future Static look compared to his JLU look, a mind-blowing realization...
Nov 09, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 332
The Good Brothers are back with the exciting conclusion to the Justice League Unlimited season one, two-part finale with part two of "The Once and Future Thing." The hosts pick up where they left off last week with the trip to a DCAU future complete with Jokerz, multiple Batmen, and a quest to stop Chronos. The hosts talk about the bookend of action sequences compared to last week's more story driven tale. Cal & Liam also discuss some incredible musical numbers from the Dynamic Music Partner...
Nov 02, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 331
The Good Brothers are back in the saddle after a 2 week break from reviews and out to look at one of the most memorable Justice League Unlimited episodes "The Once and Future Thing, Part I." The hosts talk about how the episode quickly takes advantage of the wacky time-traveling premise to make outlandish visuals and to utilize some of the more obscure DC characters. Cal & Liam also discuss the fanciful visuals that are used to make the action memorable and a really fun meta-homage to the Ju...
Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 330
Cal & Liam return to cap off their 2-week stint looking at a pair of classic DCAU tie-in comics w/ their review of Batman & Robin Adventures #2. In addition to their thoughts on the story and art of the comic itself, the Good Brothers also tackle whether these comics should've been made into a movie, where this story might fit in the larger DCAU timeline & much more! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on ...
Oct 19, 2024•37 min
The Good Brothers are taking the next couple Saturdays off from full episode reviews, but they didn't want to leave their listeners hanging! Cal and Liam instead bring you a look at a pair of DCAU tie-in comic book issues... starting this week, w/ Issue 1 of Batman & Robin Adventures! The Lads discuss how this Paul Dini-written story was almost turned into an animated movie, the return of Two-Face's love interest, Grace, & much more as they bring you a review of this classic DCAU comic b...
Oct 12, 2024•30 min
The Good Brothers are fresh off wrapping their first ever series with last week's final episode review of the original Batman The Animated Series run of 85 episodes. This week the hosts are looking back at how their top and bottom five ranked episodes compare to the lists that inspired them to start the podcast nearly 7 years ago. Along the way they reminisce and recap some of their favorite episodes and guests who joined them for some of the most memorable scores of the entire BTAS and discuss ...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 35 min
The Good Brothers step up to the microphones for the final Batman The Animated Series review, ending a 7-year journey to cap off reviews of the greatest cartoon of all time. They do so with a review of the finale of the original 85 episode run, "Batgirl Returns." Hear the hosts talks about the lack of Batman, whether or not the "Robin mandate" hurts the episode, Batgirl's naiveté as a significant plot point and Melissa Gilbert's final performance in the role of Barbara Gordon. Plus the hosts dis...
Sep 28, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 328
It may be the tail end of summer, but the Good Brothers are ready to chill with a review the penultimate episode of Batman The Animated Series "Deep Freeze." To assure maximum chill though, they've once again fired up the "Special Guest Correspondent" Signal and are joined by the director of the episode and friend of the show Kevin Altieri for a behind-the-scenes look at how they decision was made to follow up an Emmy Award-winning episode, Kevin's original pitch for the episode, how the WB/Disn...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 327
The Good Brothers continue their countdown of the final original reviews of Batman: The Animated Series with the Joker-centric episode "Make 'Em Laugh" and a plot that has the Joker seeking revenge for not being given the opportunity to showcase himself as Gotham's Funniest Comedian. The hosts struggle to find common ground on the plot for a change of pace, while also talking about some of the visual gags and humor of the episode. They also discuss a voice cast that homages one of the most grati...
Sep 14, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 326
After a month of episodes celebrating the release of Batman Caped Crusader, Cal & Liam return to the DCAU and where it all started with Batman The Animated Series just in time for its' 32nd anniversary! The hosts kick off the final month of original BTAS reviews with a look at "Lock-Up" and are joined by the episode's director Dan Riba as a special guest correspondent. Dan pulls back the curtain a bit on how he came to sit in the director's chair for the series, how his work at other animati...
Sep 07, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 325
Cal and Liam wrapped up their reviews of the first four episodes of Batman Caped Crusader last week, but with plenty of excitement remaining around the show they're deviating from the scorecard format for a Bonus Episode to discuss their overall thoughts of Season One including favorite and least favorite episodes, and speculation for the upcoming Season Two. Hear the hosts talk about whether the comparisons to Batman The Animated Series are fair or warranted, some of the cameos that could lead ...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 55
The Good Brothers return to review episode 4 of Batman Caped Crusader as the Elseworlds review continue for the month of August. This week the hosts look at "Night of The Hunters" which has an in depth look at the GCPD, Jim Gordon's place as commissioner and his fight against the corrupt Flass & Bullock. Cal & Liam once again discuss the complaint about the series' detractors who insist there's a lack of Batman compared to Batman: The Animated Series, a look at the design for Firebug wit...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 324
The Good Brothers continue their month reviewing the brand new Batman Caped Crusader with the third episode of season one "Kiss of The Catwoman." Hear the hosts discuss a myriad of topics including Batman's obsession with Catwoman, Alfred's undying loyalty in spite of his concerns about Bruce's poor mental health, Selina and Greta providing the episode's levity and why this version of Bruce might be the most disturbed version to date. The hosts also discuss an unnerving detail missing from the a...
Aug 17, 2024•2 hr 1 min
Week 2 of the DCAU Review's month of Batman Caped Crusader reviews is hear with the second episode of the series titled "...And Be A Villain." The Good Brothers discuss a tonal shift in the writing in an episode penned by a well-known comic book writer that adapts more of the Golden Age origins of the villainous Clayface. The hosts also discuss a multitude of Easter Eggs including several references to old Hollywood and Batman: The Animated Series . Plus the hosts talk about the excellent voice ...
Aug 10, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 322
After years of anticipation, a new day has dawned in DC Animation with the series debut of Batman Caped Crusader on Prime Video. Cal & Liam take a break from their typical nostalgia fare to bring their thoughts on the first four episodes of the series and kick things off with Episode 1 titled "In Treacherous Waters." The Good Brothers break down a plot that has the herculean task of establishing a new universe while differentiating itself from its Bruce Timm helmed predecessor. The hosts of ...
Aug 03, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 321
The Good Brothers wrap up their latest stay in Dakota and a month of Static Shock reviews with the Season 4 episode "Army of Darkness." With series favorite Ebon making his return with a new gang of baddies, our hosts discuss the execution of the plot that seems to draw inspiration from classic X-Men lore. Additionally, they chat about some of the more confusing story elements including letting villians escape without consequences, why one character sounds like he has a deviated septum and a sig...
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 320
With only 2 more weeks left in the month of July, the Good Brothers are wishing for an endless summer, but instead will settle for another Static Shock review as they look at one of the more memorable episodes of season three, "Blast From The Past." The hosts discuss the character of Soul Power as a pastiche of Black Lightning and an ode to other 50s and 60s comics, and a few plot twists that happen along the way. Plus, Cal & Liam talk about a Soul Power/Captain America comparison, a soundtr...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 319
The Good Brothers continue to sizzle in the midst of Static Summer with a review of the season three episode of Static Shock titled "Trouble Squared." The hosts recap a story that brings back a trio of familiar adversaries to Static, but struggle to appreciate the lackluster animation for the episode. The hosts chat about a pair of memorable returning guest voices, a lack of trademark Static music and which classic Nintendo character may have inspired one of the villain's looks. All of this and ...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 318
Cal & Liam return to the city of Dakota as they kick off a month of Static Shock reviews and the episode "Consequences." The hosts discuss a very Spider-Man like story of a hero allowing his over confidence to hurt his relationships and his love interest. Plus the hosts talk why this season three episode looks like a season two episode, Cal recites some his favorite lyrics from this week's soundtrack and a rundown of the voice cast await you on this week's all new DCAU Review! Please Conside...
Jul 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 317
It's the fifth and final Saturday of the month of June and that means the Good Brothers are off to explore the DC Animated multiverse, reviewing an episode of The Batman titled "Artifacts." In keeping with the theme of futuristic Batmen, the hosts discuss a plot that borrows some points from The Dark Knight Returns and others from the 1997live-action film Batman & Robin and how well those are used to tell an interesting story. Meanwhile the hosts discuss visual similarities to Frank Miller's...
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 316
The Brothers Good are back with another bonus episode of the DCAU Review to breakdown the latest news about the upcoming Batman Caped Crusader animated series set to debut on Prime Video on August 1st. The hosts discuss the litany of names revealed to be apart of the voice cast including who's playing several of the rogues as well as the Dark Knight himself. Additionally, the hosts cover a pair of interviews given by series executive producers James Tucker and Bruce Timm about what to expect fro...
Jun 28, 2024•48 min•Ep. 54
Your eyes and ears do not deceive you, the Good Brothers are back with their first ever Triple Feature and the honor of that belongs to The Zeta Project and the technical season one finale "Absolute Zero" and subsequent season 2 two-part premiere "Wired." The hosts do their best to be efficient and timely with their review of all three episodes, discussing a new look for the season two of the show, why the season one finale would qualify as "must watch" for a Zeta watch through and why Part I of...
Jun 22, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 315
After a wild and historic previous episode, the Good Brothers return to their Batman Beyond cliffhanger picking up with "The Call Part II." The hosts continue looking at each category and determine if their placeholder scores from Part I will hold true. The hosts discuss cheap character deaths, callbacks to Superman The Animated Series, the extent of Aquagirl and Superman's powers and the dark version of hero theme songs. Cal & Liam also discuss how the voice cast holds up compared to Part I...
Jun 15, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 314
Death, taxes and The Zeta Project reviews are the only guarantees in life and the Good Brothers are just along for the ride as they review the next two episodes of TZP , that being "Ro's Reunion" and "Boy Genius." While the hosts find a few silver linings for their first review, they struggle to find any sort of good for the second review, resulting in some of the most openly critical thoughts on the show to date. Cal and Liam work their way through a pair of less than stellar episodes and even ...
Jun 08, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 313
It's a brand new month and the Good Brothers are headed back to the future with another month of Batman Beyond and The Zeta Project reviews. Kicking things off the hosts pick up where they left off with their celebration of the 25th anniversary of Batman Beyond with a review of one of the lynchpin episodes of the entire DCAU featuring the first appearance of the Justice League Unlimited . Hear the hosts discuss the unique roster choices, how the main action sequence set the table for an eventual...
Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 312
The Good Brothers wrap their celebration of the 86th anniversary of the debut of most famous superhero in history with a review of the Man of Steel's latest iteration that being the ongoing series My Adventures with Superman. Hear the hosts review the pilot "Adventures of a Normal Man" and discuss the Eastern-animation style versus the more familiar western-style, a cast led by an actor best known for a gritty, live-action superhero drama, and a soundtrack right in line with the tradition of swe...
May 25, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 311
