The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast

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...

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?" Hea...

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-...

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 pane...

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 d...

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...

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 m...

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 Cheeta...

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, w...

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 host...

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...

When all was said and done, Santa left us with one last treat in 2020 and that was an eighth issue of  Batman The Adventures Continue.  Listen as the Good Brothers break down the latest, possibly final issue of the series with a heartwarming holiday tale worthy of an animated adaptation! Hear the breakdown of all the cameos, gorgeous artwork,  continuity-busting dialog, and of cours...

New year, same Good Brothers! Cal & Liam kick off their 4th year of podcasting together with a return to Superman: The Animated Series  and a review of “Mxyzpixilated” which features the unforgettable debut of Mr. Mxyzptlk. The hosts talk a myriad of subjects including how to give scores for what is essentially a Superman Looney Toon, how this and “Heart of Ice” could have originated from the...

The final DCAU Review of 2020 is here and the Good Brothers are discussing one last week of  Static Shock  before turning the calendar page. This week the hosts discuss the first episode introducing Virgil to one of, if not the biggest of his baddies in Ebon in the season one episode “”The Breed.” Hear Cal and Liam talk about the visuals of a character with similar traits to Clayface, wh...

Happy Holidays from the DCAU Review! We are celebrating this week with our latest holiday-offering from the DCAU by sticking with our month of Static Shock  and reviewing the season two episode “Frozen Out” which keeps with the Static tradition of dealing with difficult, real-world issues while sprinkling in some fun and seasonal celebration. The Good Brothers discuss why this tends to be the...

Bonus Episode 15 is here and the Good Brothers decided to bring something new to the DCAU Review library! This week the hosts try their hands at a good old-fashioned commentary track to go along with the Batman: The Animated Series episode “Christmas with the Joker.” Rather than give a longer form review with a scorecard, Cal and Liam allow you to experience the action of the episode as if you wer...

Episode 136 of the DCAU Review is here and the Good Brothers are wrapping up 2020 with a trip to Dakota to spend the Holidays with Static Shock.  This week, they’re pulling overtime with a double feature of “Aftershock” and “They’re Playing My Song” from the first season. The hosts break down both episodes and discuss why it’s hard to appreciate the animation and visuals from this season, one...

Breaking from the norm (because what even  IS “ normal” in 2020 am I right?), the Good Brothers are extending their stay in Gotham City by an extra week, and joining them to provide insight along the way is the man that directed this week’s episode (amongst many other Batman: The Animated Series  classics), this week’s DCAU Review Special Correspondent, Mr. Kevin Altieri! Hear the hosts review “Of...

The Good Brothers are wrapping up the month of November with a review of  Batman: The Animated Series  episode “I Am The Night”, which tends to place high on most people’s “Best Of BTAS” lists. The hosts discuss a variety of topics including how this episode made it past standards and practices based on the very adult subject matter, why this episode wasn’t a favorite growing up, Batman in his fee...

Happy Holidays from the DCAU Review, and for the second straight year the Good Brothers are kicking off the start of the season with a bonus episode appropriately centered around action figures! Cal and Liam talk the entirety of the DCAU figures released by DC Direct/Collectibles as the final installment of their DC DirectRospective. Join the hosts as they take a deep dive through each series from...

Batman has to battle the Riddler in a trippy VR sequence in an attempt to rescue Commisioner Gordon on this week’s review of the  Batman: The Animated Series episode “What is Reality?” and the Good Brothers are up to the task. Cal and Liam go heavy on plot and visuals discussing yet another AKOM studios' gaffe-filled production that includes what one host believes is the worst mistake they’ve ever...

Continuing through the month of November, the Good Brothers review “Birds of A Feather” which focuses heavily on the psychology of the DCAU Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin. Cal and Liam discuss the layered story including the not so subtle commentary on classism, the difficulties faced returning to normalcy by those coming out of the criminal justice system, why this episode is unique when it com...

Cal and Liam return to where it all started with a review of one of the most famous and beloved episodes in  Batman: The Animated Series  lure, that being “Almost Got ‘Im.” Joining the Good Brothers as a special correspondent to breakdown this episode is best friend of the show, digital artist and colorist on the  Batman The Adventures Continue  comic series, Monica Kubina. Tune in to hear just ho...

Wrapping up the month of October, the Good Brothers elected to give the listeners a treat, with a much-requested review of the Young Justice  pilot episode “Independence Day.” Cal and Liam discuss their memories from the debut nearly 10 years ago, the Emmy award-winning designs and the unique character looks used for this series. The hosts also discuss various familiar voice actors used inclu...

The Good Brothers are back again with another  Justice League Unlimited  review, this week covering another pivotal episode in the Cadmus-arc. “Ultimatum” features a lot of tributes and homages to older DC Comics animation and Cal & Liam discuss those along with the tragic loose ends from this episode, Aquaman’s characterization being a reference for Jason Mamoa’s portrayal, and Andrea Romano...