The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast

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...

It’s Episode 4 of the DCAU Review! Cal & Liam examine the second Joker-centric story in the first four episodes of  Batman: The Animated Series , this one entitled  The Last Laugh.  The co-hosts discuss the bizarre complexity of the Joker’s diabolical plan to rob Gotham City, the delightful soundtrack, and the identity of the Joker’s TRUE archenemy. Plus, this episode marks the very first appe...

The third edition of the DCAU Review finds Cal & Liam discussing  Nothing To Fear,  episode 3 chronologically of  Batman: The Animated Series.  In this episode, the brothers talk the depth and psychology of the episode and it’s willingness to discuss and delve into deeper issues than just your classic cartoon “good vs. evil.”  Plus, Liam once again discusses one of his favorite topics, “cape m...

Fresh off of the holiday season it’s episode 2 of the DCAU Review! Cal & Liam tackle episode 2 of  Batman: The Animated Series entitled  Christmas With The Joker . Discussion is had regarding the introduction and long-lasting impact of Mark Hamill’s performance as the Joker, and whether the episode itself holds up to a viewing outside of the nostalgia-filled Christmas season. A complete DCAU R...

In the inaugural episode of the podcast the guys tackle the very first episode of Batman: The Animated Series, titled  “On Leather Wings” as well as the impact that BTAS had on pop culture and the brothers’ own lives. Final Scorecard: Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10 Music: Cal: 3/10 – Liam: 7/10 Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 8/10 Plot: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 5/10 Final Tally: Cal: 23/40 – Liam: 28/...

Starting with Batman The Animated Series and continuing with Superman The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Static Shock, Justice League, The Zeta Project and Justice League Unlimited, DC Animation in the 90s and 00s set the precedent for an interconnected universe of superheroes. Liam and Cal are brothers and your hosts reviewing each and every episode across all of these shows and provide a unifor...

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