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The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast

The DCAU Review

The DCAU Review is a podcast hosted by Cal & Liam, two brothers with a devout love for producer Bruce Timm and Paul Dini"s DC Animated Universe, starting with Batman: The Animated Series and proceeding all the way through Justice League Unlimited. For each standard podcast, the hosts provide commentary and evaluate a classic DCAU cartoon by giving a standard score to rank each animated episode. New episodes premiere Saturdays at DCAUReview.com and on your favorite podcast app!

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01:46:49

Ep. 278 - JLU - Divided We Fall

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2023/09/16

The end is here...or is it? Join the Good Brothers, who are absolutely here to discuss the finale of the Justice League Unlimited Cadmus-story arc and the episode "Divided We Fall." Cal & Liam do their best to put a bow on one of the seminal storylines in DCAU history with a complete, giant-sized breakdown. Hear the hosts discuss the juxtaposition of the Aaron Sorkin-like drama of the first 3 episodes with the punch'em up action-first style of this episode and why Superman's

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01:34:07

Ep. 277 - JLU - Panic In The Sky

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2023/09/09

The Good Brothers are back with the penultimate episode in the Justice League Unlimited Season 2 "Cadmus Arc" with a review of "Panic In The Sky." Hear the hosts compare and contrast the plot styles for this and last week's episode, the non-stop action in the 2nd and 3rd acts of the episode, the absolute bonkers reveal at the climax of the episode and Nicholle Tom's double duty voice performance. Plus the hosts discuss a possible Colonel Sanders cameo,

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01:08:46

Bonus Ep. 49 - A Chat with Static Shock & Justice...

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2023/09/04

The Good Brothers are here to celebrate the Labor Day holiday weekend in the United States with a special interview with veteran animation writer Len Uhley. Len's career spans multiple decades and includes shows like Ducktales, Darkwing Duck, Ben 10, The Batman, Transformers and X-Men: The Animated Series along with DCAU shows Justice League and Static Shock. Cal & Liam sit down for a discussion with Len on his incredible and still very active place in the animation world, how he got into

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01:20:54

Ep. 276 - JLU - Flashpoint

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2023/09/02

New month, same Good Brothers! Cal & Liam are back with more Justice League Unlimited reviews and are picking things back up right where they left off, smack dab in the middle of the Cadmus story arc and the episode "Flashpoint." The hosts discuss the brief but brutal battle between Captain Atom and Superman, the continued parallels to real world events during the early 2000s, a sneaky Easter Egg reveals what Lex Luthor is up to and why this episode showed the importance of chemistry

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00:38:17

Bonus Ep. 48 - Batman The Adventures Continue: Season...

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2023/08/30

Just like the issue they're reviewing this special Bonus Episode of the DCAU Review is better late than never! Join the Good Brothers as they discuss the delayed but not denied seventh issue of Batman: The Adventures Continue: Season Three titled "The Offer, Part II." The hosts talk about an action-packed issued with owls, cats, plants and bats (OH MY!) that feature multiple artists, newcomer Jacob Edgar's take on the TNBA style, and offer their thoughts on what ties all of the art

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01:07:03

Ep. 275 - Static Shock - She Back!

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2023/08/26

The Good Brothers return with their final installment of their month-long celebration of writer Len Uhley with their review of his Static Shock episode "She Back!" The three previous reviews culminate with She-Bang's triumphant return to Dakota while clashing with another returning adversary of Static that has also brought a league of metahumans for backup! Cal & Liam talk about breaking into season four for the first time, some visual and audio changes for this episode as well as

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01:02:45

Ep. 274 - Static Shock - The Parent Trap

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2023/08/19

The Good Brothers continue with more of their Len Uhley celebration month as they look at another of his penned Static Shock episodes with this week's review of "The Parent Trap." This episode features the return of She-Bang and the debut of a metahuman villain that's all about cultivating mass. The hosts discuss some technical difficulties that prevented any clips of Mr. Uhley for this week's episode, but still have plenty of things to discuss including Koenig's visual

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01:20:41

Ep. 273 - Static Shock - Shebang w/ Len Uhley

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2023/08/12

The Good Brothers are back again with another fine review of Static Shock only this time they've brought backup! The hosts break down the season 3 episode "Shebang" which is aptly titled as it features the debut of the recurring supporting character She-Bang! Mr. Uhley just happens to be an animation legend with a career spanning over 4 decades in the animation business and credits on 16 episodes of Static including every episode being reviewed this month! Cal & Liam drop a sneak

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01:03:46

Ep. 272 - Static Shock - Attack Of The Living Brain...

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2023/08/05

After riding the Bane Train for the previous two weeks, the Good Brothers are here to take the Dakota Express with a month of Static Shock reviews! This week the hosts review the season two episode "Attack of The Living Brain Puppets" which is a lovely homage to cult classic zombie films, horror movies and even a little bit of Hanna Barbera too. Hear Cal & Liam talk about how the episode manages to walk the thin line of paying homage to campy horror while still being entertaining. Also

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01:09:49

Ep. 271 - Elseworlds - The Batman - Traction

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2023/07/29

After a landmark 270th episode that saw the return of friend of the show Kevin Altieri, the Good Brothers considered unplugging the microphones for good, but alas their dedication and love of the listeners (and brands) have them back for a trip around the multiverse with an Elseworlds review of 2004's The Batman episode "Traction." Keeping on theme for the hosts mini-celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Knightfall storyline, this episode features this universe's version of

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01:34:27

Ep. 270 - BTAS - Bane w/ Kevin Altieri

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2023/07/22

The Good Brothers seems to do their best work on episodes with big round numbers, and this week's episode is no exception as they welcome back good friend of the show and Batman: The Animated Series veteran director Kevin Altieri to the show to discuss the monumental episode "Bane." Kevin talks about adapting a character so quickly after being introduced to the main comic continuity, how he and series producer overcame initial disdain for the Bane character to make him fit into the

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01:12:12

Ep. 269 - BTAS - Catwalk

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2023/07/15

Cal & Liam are the cats that walk together on this week's episode as they discuss the Paul Dini penned Batman: The Animated Series episode "Catwalk." The hosts discuss the hijinks that ensues when Scarface and the Ventriloquist return to recruit Selina Kyle for a caper involving stolen jewels, a double cross and a light hearted look at what it takes for a person to change their habits. The hosts talk about some incredibly well animated sequences, the absence of Scarface's

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01:06:29

Ep. 268 - BTAS - Time Out of Joint

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2023/07/08

The Good Brothers return with another review of Batman: The Animated Series with the return of The Clock King in "Time Out of Joint." The hosts discuss a plot that feels completely alien to the overall feel of BTAS with inexplicable Deus Ex Machina technology that seems more at home in Justice League Unlimited. The hosts also talk about the unique opportunity to apply the Speed Force aesthetic to the visuals of a pre-Flash era DCAU show. The hosts also talk about the instantly memorable

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00:42:24

Bonus Ep. 47 - Batman The Adventures Continue: Season...

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2023/07/02

After a brief production delay, we have the first of the final three issues of Batman: The Adventures Continue with a Ra's Al Ghul tail titled "The Offer. " The hosts break down the plot that sees an introspective Ra's propose a deal with Bruce that leaves him taken aback and that would cement his legacy as a world-changer. Meanwhile a mysterious figure is being pursued by a gang in masks back in Gotham. Cal & Liam talk Monica Kubina's breathtaking colors combined with some

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Ep. 267 - BTAS - Harlequinade

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2023/07/01

After another multiversal adventure last week, the Good Brothers return to the DCAU with a month of Batman: The Animated Series reviews for the month of July and it's only fitting the month kicks off with a bang as they review the all-time classic "Harlequinade." Hear the hosts discuss a plot that borrows heavily from Merrie Melodies shorts and the oddball comedy 48 Hours with light being shed on Harley's not yet established backstory and a DCAU musical number precedent being set

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01:24:10

Ep. 266 - Elseworlds - Justice League Action - Follow...

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2023/06/24

The Good Brothers are back again exploring a brand new part of the DC Multiverse with a review of a pair of Justice League Action episodes. Up first Cal & Liam review "Follow That Space Cab" which features a Paul Dini penned story with Superman, Lobo, Mr. Mind and Space Cabbie! Hear a break down of the Sci-Fi inspired soundtrack, character models that seem to be inspired by the DC Films of the time, and a stunted episode run-time that seems to inspire the series' name. The hosts

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01:10:22

Ep. 265 - STAS - Little Big Head Man

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2023/06/17

After last week's special Flash-themed Spotlight episode derailed the Good Brothers a bit, they're back on track with one of their last original Superman: The Animated Series reviews wrapping up the trilogy of Bizzaro episodes with "Little Big Head Man." The hosts decide whether Writer Paul Dini and producer Bruce Timm's thoughts of this episode being "annoying" align with their own thoughts while discussing a tag-team of visuals by two animation studios with

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01:16:14

Ep. 264 - DCAU Character Spotlight - The Flash, Vol. I

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2023/06/10

With excitement growing about The Fastest Man Alive making his solo movie debut next week, the Good Brothers synergize with another DCAU Character Spotlight episode shining brightly on The Flash. In volume one the hosts discuss his creation in the comics, the Barry Allen/Wally West debate, and then get into his initial appearance in Superman: The Animated Series episode "Speed Demons." Cal & Liam then follow up with all of the Scarlett Speedster's appearances from season one of

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01:07:55

Ep. 263 - STAS - Absolute Power

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2023/06/03

Somehow Jax-Ur and Mala return as do The Good Brothers with this week's Superman: The Animated Series episode "Absolute Power." Where does Superman's jurisdiction end and what responsibility does he have with his great power? These are the questions asked and answered in this week's episode as the hosts discuss whether or not the episode addresses them effectively or just makes Superman look ignorant. In addition to this discussion the hosts discuss the trio of animation

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01:20:04

Ep. 262 - Elseworlds - Batman The Brave and The Bold...

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2023/05/27

What do you do when you don't feel like subjecting you or your audience to more Zeta Project reviews? The answer is you take a trip around the DC Animated Multiverse to see what fun you can find and that's just what the Good Brothers are doing for this week's final review in the month of May. The hosts break down an episode of Batman The Brave and the Bold, admittedly their favorite Elseworld to visit. The episode "Knights of Tomorrow!" stays on brand for the boys'

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