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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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01:22:06

Ep. 261 - Batman Beyond - Inqueling

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2023/05/20

Never fear, the Good Brothers are here once again with a brand new review as they continue in their return to the future of the DCAU and a discussion about the Batman Beyond Season 3 episode "Inqueling." As the title suggests this episode features the return of Terry's most memorable villains in Inque. Inque is unable to hold herself together (literally) and the surprise backstory to the character that leads to a discussion by the hosts about whether adding humanity to a villainous

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00:42:59

Bonus Ep. 46 - Batman The Adventures Continue: Season...

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2023/05/14

The Good Brothers are back with a review of the fifth and latest issue of Batman: The Adventures Continue which wraps up the story "Crack Up!" with a third and final part. The hosts break down the plot, including the rapid pace and jampacked issue featuring the debut of the Joker's "J-Team", Harley joining the Bat-Family, Batgirl in her first in-costume action of the Season, and a discussion on the Dini-verse within the DC Universe and how it shows up in this month's

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01:03:05

Ep. 260 - The Zeta Project - Shadows

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2023/05/13

Cal and Liam are once again asking you to listen to a review of The Zeta Project but this time with extra incentive as they review the episode "Shadows" which features a crossover with the future Dark Knight of Batman Beyond. The hosts discuss the choice of how the first 10 minutes of the episode are spent, as well as the lackluster introduction of our special guest stars. The Good Brothers also discuss the difference the AI HD Upscale versions of the show make versus the generally

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01:07:43

Ep. 259 - Batman Beyond - Untouchable

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2023/05/06

The Good Brothers return to the future once again as they kick off the month with a review of the Batman Beyond Season 3 episode "Untouchable." Jumping right into the plot, Cal points out how familiar the plot points are when compared to other DCAU stories, and both hosts bemoan the continued characterization of Terry as a dirtbag boyfriend. While the animation does feature some interesting visuals, including the effect overlay of the Repeller's suit, discussion is had regarding one

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01:43:05

Ep. 258 - Elseworlds - Superman vs. The Elite

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2023/04/29

The Good Brothers are taking a trip around the Multiverse for their 5th Saturday of the month as they review the 2012 Direct-to-video film Superman vs. The Elite. The film, which is an adaptation of Action Comics Issue 775, features a plot that needed to be expanded to meet the needs of a feature length run time which means the hosts take a little extra time discussing it which leads to a longer than normal episode of the pod. When discussing the plot they compare and contrast the additions not

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01:07:41

Ep. 257 - Static Shock - Pop's Girlfriend

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2023/04/22

The Good Brothers wind down another stay in Dakota with a review of Season Two's episode "Pop's Girlfriend" which sees a familiar sitcom-style trope of Virgil's Dad Robert venturing out into the dating pool, only to discover that things have a way of being complicated when it comes to your kids being accepting of the idea. The host discuss the subplot of racial profiling and whether they feel like it's done in a way that's as effective as some of the other real-world

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01:08:25

Bonus Ep. 45 - Batman The Adventures Continue: Season...

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2023/04/16

We are past the halfway point of Season Three of Batman The Adventures Continue with this month's review of Issue Four which sees the middle part of the three part story "Crack Up!" This month features the resolution to a few cliffhangers from last month including the identity of the latest red-hooded assassin, as well as more of the mysterious past of Joker's latest sidekick, The Straightman and a few Easter Eggs that point to a certain "Dark Knight of the Future". Cal

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00:57:24

Ep. 256 - Static Shock - Winds of Change

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2023/04/15

Hold on to your hats, because the Good Brothers are reviewing their final Season One episode of Static Shock appropriately titled "Winds of Change." The hosts do their best to break down the plot that covers a familiar drama trope of "what would happen if the best friend heroes fought?!?" and added in a dash of "what if Fat Albert was an evil Bang Baby with the powers of the wind?!?" The result is a fun episode with the origins of one of the items in Static's

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00:58:53

Ep. 255 - Static Shock - Sunspots

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2023/04/08

The Good Brothers are back home safe and sound int the DCAU-proper after a brief multiversal anomaly in last week's episode, with another review of Static Shock and this week's season 2 episode "Sunspots." The hosts break down a plot that feels like two separate ideas melded together with a less than stellar result. Cal & Liam also talk about the very Disney-fied animation from this week's animation studio, and a voice cast that has guest stars noticeably absent. The hosts

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01:41:48

Ep. 254 - The Incredible Hulk - Helping Hand, Iron Fist

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2023/04/01

It's the Good Brothers special April Fools day episode as their "What If..." scenario has solidified itself as an annual tradition. Once again the hosts find themselves in the loosely connected Marvel Animated Universe of the 90s with the sentimental favorite Incredible Hulk crossover episode "Helping Hand, Iron Fist." Hear Cal & Liam share their nostalgic memories from the first time they saw this episode, the mystery of how this show ended up on the UPN network and why

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01:46:56

Ep. 253 - Justice League Unlimited - Question Authority

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2023/03/25

The hits just keep on coming as the Good Brothers wrap up their month with the Justice League Unlimited episode "Question Authority" which just happens to be the beginning of the end of the celebrated Cadmus story arc. The hosts take their time looking at the layered plot that both acknowledges the past and the present with threads pulled from Superman: The Animated Series whilst continuing the present story of intrigue and holding those with the most power accountable for their actions

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00:37:58

Bonus Ep. 44 - Batman The Adventures Continue: Season...

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2023/03/19

The Good Brothers are back with another bonus episode review of Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Three, Issue Three's story "Crack Up, Part One." Hear the hosts talk about the return of the great Ty Templeton and he reunites with best friend of the show, Monica Kubina for some fantastic artwork that showcases not only the Dark Knight and Clown Prince of Crime, but also Task Force X and a mysterious red-hooded assailant. Liam & Cal also take some time for some baseless

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01:40:48

Ep. 252 - Justice League Unlimited - Clash

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2023/03/18

The Good Brothers are working a little synergy into their podcast as the latest DC Films motion picture hits theatres with this week's Justice League Unlimited episode review of "Clash." Not only does this episode feature Earth's mightiest mortal in Captain Marvel (aka Shazam!) in his one and only DCAU appearance, it also happens to be the next chapter in the Cadmus-arc. So tune in to hear Cal & Liam break down an incredible story from Dwayne McDuffie, Dan Riba and J.M. DeMatteis that is layered

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00:18:22

Bonus Ep. 43 - Batman: Caped Crusader Finds a...

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2023/03/12

As is tradition, news broke this week about the upcoming and once canceled Batman: Caped Crusader series from Bruce Timm, James Tucker, Matt Reeves and J.J. Abrams finding its' streaming home, so the Good Brothers are here to discuss. Cal & Liam discuss how it fits in its' new home, how many seasons were picked up and fill in the blanks with some baseless speculation on how long the seasons will be and when we could see the first season drop. All of this and much more await on this bonus episode

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01:34:38

Ep. 251 - Justice League - Secret Society Part I & II

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2023/03/11

After celebrating their landmark 250th episode, the Good Brothers are right back to work reviewing "Secret Society Part I & II" which is a Season 2 Justice League episode that features another iteration of villains determined to take down the Justice League. The hosts talk a plot that features dissension in the ranks of the League, but are quick to point out the lack of set up and follow up for the premise. Also discussed is the incredible and nearly non-stop action in both parts balanced with

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01:34:22

Ep. 250 - DCAU Character Spotlight - The Joker, Vol. I

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2023/03/04

The Good Brothers are back again, this time with their landmark 250th episode of the podcast! To celebrate, the hosts are shining that DCAU Character Spotlight on the biggest, baddest villain in the history of comics, the Clown Prince of Crime himself, The Joker. In this first, of what is sure to be several volumes, the hosts cover all of the Joker's Batman: The Animated Series Season One appearances - including legendary starring appearances in episodes like "Christmas with The Joker," "The

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01:22:13

Ep. 249 - BTAS- The Terrible Trio

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2023/02/25

As the Good Brothers wrap up another month covering Batman: The Animated Series episodes they're reviewing what series producer Bruce Timm called his nominee for worst episode in the entire DCAU, "The Terrible Trio." Hear the hosts discuss the temptation to be harder on an episode when one of their four categories is a glaring liability, some of the worst animation in the entire BTAS run, this animation studio's other notoriously bad episodes and a disagreement over the main antagonist's voice

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00:55:21

Bonus Ep. 42 - Batman The Adventures Continue: Season...

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2023/02/19

The Good Brothers are back with review of "Old Flames," the second issue of the DCAU tie-in comic Batman The Adventures Continue: Season Three. The hosts are joined by the issue's artist and friend of the show Kevin Altieri to discuss a little about what went into the artwork for the comic, what it was like working with Alan Burnett and Paul Dini again, and his approach to working with the updated New Batman Adventures style character redesigns. The hosts break down the plot of the issue in detail

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01:29:25

Ep. 248 - BTAS - House & Garden

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2023/02/18

It's the time of the season for loving...or kidnapping your Psychiatrist and forcing them assist you in your diabolical plan to make human/plant hybrid beings - or at least that's what the Good Brothers are gathering from the plot of this week's Batman: The Animated Series episode "House & Garden." Hear the hosts break down the plot which is able to dance around standards and practices in a few areas to explain Poison Ivy's diabolical plot attempt at familial bliss. When discussing the visuals

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01:23:21

Ep. 247 - BTAS - Avatar

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2023/02/11

Despite the name, this review has absolutely nothing to do with either of James Cameron's blockbuster films as the Good Brothers break down "Avatar" from Batman: The Animated Series this week. The hosts have a myriad of things to discuss including the plot which has the return of Ra's Al Ghul determined to find the secret to an ancient Egyptian ooze and more fleshing out of Bruce and Talia's storied romance. The visuals are broken down with discussions of Bruce's many wardrobe changes, a sepia toned

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