The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast

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 boyf...

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 absen...

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/Gree...

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 bri...

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 th...

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...

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...

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 Anima...

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  Th...

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 ...

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 b...

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 #M...

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 favora...

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 dead...

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 neve...

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...

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 Crim...

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'...

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...

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 fai...

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-s...

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 Te...

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 di...

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...

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 Bl...