The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast

The Good Brothers are back with another DCAU Review Double Feature! Today, they cover two more episodes of Batman Beyond! First, Cal and Liam look at the episode “Heroes,” an episode that is chock full of homages and references to classic Marvel Comics characters and themes! Then, the lads tackle “Shriek,” which in addition to seeing the debut of the fan-favorite villain of the same name, also see...

It's episode 28 of the DCAU Review, and Cal & Liam are discussing the finale of the Mr. Freeze saga in Batman Beyond's  episode "Meltdown." An old adversary and the first time Terry's Batman is introduced to his season 1 arch nemesis are just two of the big moments that happen on this week's episode. The Good Brothers talk some more uneven music, a tremendous all around look for the...

It's a supersized 27th episode of the DCAU Review as Cal & Liam continue their visit to the futuristic world of Terry McGinnis's Gotham City. The Good Brothers talk about the introduction of Inque in the first episode entitled "Black Out" and follow up with the debut of accidental-telekinetic teen Willie Watt episode, "Golem." The guys talk about the ways Batman Beyond continues to differentia...

Cal and Liam are back with their 26th offering and after wrapping up their second stint in Gotham City, the boys are looking to THE FUTURE! That’s right, the Good Brothers are taking their first look at the world of Batman Beyond as they review “Rebirth” Parts 1 & 2! Hear their thoughts on the design of the futuristic Gotham City (AKA Neo-Gotham), the characterization of Terry McGinnis and wha...

The 25th edition of the DCAU Review is here and this week your co-hosts Cal & Liam critique "Beware The Gray Ghost." This is episode is arguably the most memorable of the entire  Batman: The Animated Series,  and despite the temptation to let the nostalgia sway them, the brothers are putting this one under the proverbial critical microscope. Topics discussed include the instantly memorable Gra...

The good brothers continue their reviews of the classic  Batman: The Animated Series  on this, their 24th edition of the DCAU Review. This week's episode is shaping up to be an underrated classic with an all-star voice cast, Batman showing why he's known as the World's Greatest Detective and a villian with a sympathetic motivation. Cal & Liam share their thoughts on the creepy soundtrack, grea...

After a landmark 22nd episode, Cal & Liam follow-up with a review of the two-part episode "Cat And The Claw. Parts 1 & 2." This week the good brothers discuss the introduction of the Catwoman character to the DCAU, a significant amount of plot holes, the "generically European" terrorist known as Red Claw, and the biodegradable Bat-Glider. All of this, plus Liam's #CapeMovement Corner, a sh...

There may be no more celebrated episode in the entire DCAU, than the one the boys tackle in this week's edition of the DCAU Review. Cal & Liam analyze the Emmy Award-winning "Heart Of Ice" for their 22nd episode and are excited to see if it hold up to its legendary status. Can the good brothers find some cracks in the ice? Find out as they discuss Paul Dini's revolutionary interpretation that...

For their 21st episode, Cal & Liam are dissecting "I've Got Batman In My Basement", also known as one of the most infamous episodes of  Batman: The Animated Series. It features the series' first appearance of The Penguin and a child whom Liam is convinced grows up to be a psychopathic villain. Lots of humor, Underdwellers and Adam West Batman comparisons and a complete scorecard on this week's...

The 20th episode of the DCAU Review brings the boys back to Gotham City and  Batman: The Animated Series  with the episode"It's Never Too Late", in which Batman goes toe to toe with a pair of drug dealing mob bosses. Cal & Liam compare this episode with past ones that haven't featured a classic Batman rogue, and the ability of this episode to still tell a unique, entertaining story. They also...

As last week's crossover episode alluded to, the good brothers detail a very special crossover event in this week's episode of the DCAU Review. As promised, episode 19 covers "World's Finest", aka the first official Batman/Superman interaction in the DCAU. On this week's episode, the fellas talk the voice acting "Dream Team" assembled for this episode, some inconsistent and rather infuriating anim...

Episode 18 of the DCAU Review features our first superhero crossover event as Liam & Cal cover  Superman: The Animated Series  episode Speed Demons. Hear the brothers discuss this incarnation of the Flash vs. the more well known and loved version featured in  Justice League, "Weather Wizard" as a serious threat, and the exciting reveal of their own DCAU fan-theory! Stream or download the lates...

The boys continue with their stay in Metropolis, covering two episodes of  Superman: The Animated Series once again on this week's edition of The DCAU Review. Both of the episodes reviewed this week share the common thread of one of Superman's archenemies, and a pivotal protagonist in the DCAU, Brainiac! Listen to the brothers talk about Brainiac's character motivation, his chemistry and contrast...

just like Superman and Batman, Cal & Liam RETURN, this time with the 16th episode of the DCAU Review. This week, the brothers dissect the  Superman: The Animated Series  episode entitled "Brave New Metropolis" and are surprised to find it doesn't quite hold the nostalgic charm with which they had remembered. Topics discussed include the hit and miss aspects of this story's execution of the "ro...

Episode 15 of the DCAU Review finds the brothers finishing their trip to Apokolips in this classic episode of  Superman: The Animated Series.  Cal and Liam discuss the first appearance of *gasp* blood, Superman as Jesus, and the incredibly moving on screen death of a beloved supporting character. All of this plus the return of #CapeMovement and our overall episode scorecard! Stream or download the...

Cal & Liam return for their 14th edition of the  DCAU Review , this week reviewing an all-time favorite episode of  Superman: The Animated Series entitled " The Late Mr. Kent. " In an episode unlike any before or after it, Superman must determine who murdered (or at least tried to) his alter-ego of Clark Kent and why? The brothers talk extensively as to why this episode is just so darn good, a...

Continuing with their theme episodes, Cal & Liam start on the road to Apokolips in this, their 13th episode. The brothers review  Tools of the Trade , which lays the groundwork for some of the most intense episodes of  Superman: The Animated Series , with the introduction of Jack Kirby's Fourth World characters. While this episode deals more with what's happening on Earth, it gives viewers a s...

Episode 12 of the  DCAU Review is finally here! This week's episode is the brothers' first themed episode, featuring a Lex Luthor and Kryptonite theme! Cal & Liam review  A Little Piece of Home  which introduces the only known element in the universe that can kill Superman, Kryptonite, and then following this, they review  The Way of All Flesh  which features the series debut of the Kryptonite...

Cal & Liam are back in their 11th edition of the DCAU Review ! This week the boys take a break from the Caped Crusader and turn their attentions towards the Man of Steel. That's right, the DCAU is about to get a whole lot bigger. In this episode, you'll hear a full review of the introduction of Superman and a major part of his supporting cast. Cal & Liam discuss whether they felt this epis...

The brothers Renner are back again this week with their milestone TENTH episode of  The DCAU Review ! This week's episode marks a few firsts in the  Batman: The Animated Series,  including the first two-part episode of the series, and the tragic transformation of beloved district attorney Harvey Dent into the villainous Two-Face. Cal & Liam take some extra time to delve into some of the underl...

After a brief hiatus, the boys are back in town, picking up right where they left off with  Batman: The Animated Series . Can there be such a thing as too much Joker? With his 4th appearance in the first nine episodes of the DCAU Review , Mark Hamill's Joker stars once again in this week's episode,  Be A Clown,  putting that very question to the test . Cal & Liam discuss the bizarre character...

With their largest episode to date, the brothers tackle their first of the DCAU's full-length feature films,   Batman: Mask of The Phantasm.  A super-sized episode means lots of time to dissect this highly-esteemed animated classic. Tune in to hear Cal & Liam go over the intricate plot, the choice to use the Joker strictly as a supporting character, and one of the coolest scenes in Batman anim...

Rolling right through the early days of Batman: The Animated Series , it's episode 7 of  The DCAU Review ! This week the brothers cover  The Forgotten , an episode that tends to end up on the lower end when people rank  DCAU  episodes, but that holds a dear place in Cal & Liam's hearts. Topics discussed include whether or not the episode is able to effectively say anything on a controversial s...

It’s a super-sized Episode 6 of The DCAU Review! Cal & Liam discuss a pair of  Batman:The Animated Series episodes on opposite ends of the scale when it comes to their scorecards. First up they cover an almost-universally despised episode 6,  The Underdwellers.  A controversial plot leaves the guys feeling uncomfortable and desperate to clean their palates with another episode. They then jump...

Cal & Liam are back with Episode 5 of The DCAU Review! This week, they’re talking  Pretty Poison, which marks the series’ first appearance of Pamela Isley, aka Poison Ivy. The brothers cover all of the usual categories and discuss some of the obvious inconsistencies in this episode’s animation, how to effectively convey insanity through voice acting and the director’s choice to focus this epis...