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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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Bonus Ep. 27 - Batman: Caped Crusader - DC Fandome...

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2021/10/17

Cal and Liam are here with a surprise bonus episode to discuss the details of the Batman: Caped Crusader featurette shown at the 2021 DC Fandome, which revealed that Bruce Timm will be joined by fellow DCAU Legend James Tucker in the production of the series. The Good Brothers share their reaction to Mr. Timm's comments that this series will be "more Batman: The Animated Series than Batman: The Animated Series." and confirmation of the prediction made by the hosts in a prior bonus episode that this

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01:37:06

Ep. 180 - BTAS - Shadow Of The Bat Part I & II

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2021/10/16

In a month where the hits don't seem to stop coming, The Good Brothers are here again to bring you another Batman: The Animated Series review with this week's discussion of "Shadow Of The Bat Part I & II." With two parts to discuss, Cal & Liam delve heavily into the plot and talk about why this truly is a masterpiece episode deserving of praise, even though it features the tired trope of introducing a new character only to reveal later on that he's actually on the wrong side of the law. Plus

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00:45:56

Bonus Ep. 26 - Justice League Infinity - The Mirror...

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2021/10/10

So much content from The Good Brothers this week that you likely have barely had time to consume it all. This episode features a review of issue 4 of the J.M. DeMatteis and James Tucker helmed Justice League Unlimited follow up titled Justice League Infinity. The hosts discuss similarities between this episode and "Hereafter," the story behind this month's controversial cover, whether the big bad of the entire miniseries has been officially revealed, and just who might be lurking and calling to

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01:10:07

Ep. 179 - BTAS - Harley & Ivy

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2021/10/09

Liam and Cal drop their second of three new podcasts on your feed this week with a standard review of the classic and tentpole Batman: The Animated Series episode "Harley & Ivy." Hear the Good Brothers discuss everything from Harley Quinn's aversion to needles, to the reveal of her and Joker's tumultuous relationship, to why Batman didn't properly plan for taking on Poison Ivy. Plus a breakdown of some disappointingly inconsistent visuals, music that is sure to get stuck in your head all day and

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00:46:43

Bonus Ep. 25 - Batman The Adventures Continue Season...

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2021/10/08

Cal and Liam are back again with a review of the latest review of Batman The Adventures Continue: Season Two. Issue 5 of the series entitled "Mayor Mayhem Part I" features a flashback to Batman's year one dealing with a corrupt, power hungry Gotham socialite turned politician who ruled Gotham with a brutal police force designed to carry out his corrupt bidding. Unfortunately for the Dark Knight he's back and the Good Brothers have lots of speculation as to where the story is headed, as well as a

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01:10:09

Ep. 178 - BTAS - The Mechanic

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2021/10/02

It's officially spooooooky season, but don't be afraid, the Good Brothers are here with more Batman: The Animated Series reviews for the month of October. Kicking things off with what one of the hosts dubs "Fans of the Fast & Furious franchise's favorite episode," the hosts tackle "The Mechanic." Hear Liam and Cal discuss theories on just how many of the Bat-vehicles that Earl is responsible for designing, the on screen death of an [automobile parts] salesman, Batman Returns influencing plot

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01:19:38

Ep. 177 - Elseworlds - Final Exam

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2021/09/25

As we come to the end of September, the Good Brothers wrap up their Elseworlds month with a trip to the universe of "Murakanime", better known as the classic series Teen Titans. The hosts cover the pilot episode "Final Exam" with a review of everything from the "Slade" vs "Deathstroke" name game, the hybrid of Tex Avery, Anime and more that makes up the show's unique animation style, the character models that would eventually influence looks in main DC continuity and a pair of Slade scenes that give

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00:49:42

Bonus Ep. 24 - Batman The Adventures Continue Season...

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2021/09/24

Liam and Cal are back with yet another Bonus Episode reviewing Batman The Adventures Continue Season 2 Issue Number 4. With this story titled "The Muscle" we are introduced to a new character to the Batman mythos, a shadowy mercenary with enhanced strength and a deadly delivery for Renee Montoya. The Good Brothers discuss the dynamic shift of Montoya going from working alongside Batman in P.O.V. to now having a much more Harvey Bullock-like opinion of the Dark Knight. The hosts also talk about

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01:18:17

Ep. 176 - Elseworlds - Batman: Assault on Arkham

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2021/09/18

Week three of the Good Brothers' annual Elseworlds month continues, and this week it's a trip to the video game universe of the popular Arkham series with a look at the direct to video movie, Batman: Assault on Arkham. Although the title makes it seem like a Batman film, the movie actually heavily focuses on everybody's favorite government Task Force X aka "Some kind of Suicide Squad." Hear the hosts talk about a plot that likely influenced the two live action Squad movies that followed this 2014

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01:36:42

Ep. 175 - Elseworlds - Chill of The Night!

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2021/09/11

Not as celebrated as the big round numbers, but a milestone nonetheless as the 175th edition of the DCAU Review comes at you in this month of Elseworlds tales, taking a look around the DC Animated Multiverse. This week the Good Brothers return to James Tucker's Batman: The Brave and The Bold series with a review of one of the most loved and celebrated episodes, "Chill of The Night!" Not only does this episode feature writing from Paul Dini, with stories adapted directly from a Bill Finger/Bob Kane

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00:50:10

Bonus Ep. 23 - Justice League Infinity - The Mirror...

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2021/09/10

Another month means another new issue of the Justice League Unlimited follow-up comic Justice League Infinity is out and the Good Brothers are here to give you a full recap of issue number three of the series. With threads headed in multiple issues for the first two issues, issue three begins to see a few of those threads converge, while offering a few new off shoots to tease one giant convergence down the line. J'onn continues to struggle with his view of humanity and attempt at assimilating,

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Ep. 174 - Elseworlds - In Love And War...

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2021/09/04

The month of September is upon us and not only are the Pumpkin Lattes spicy, but so is the focus of our Elseworld's theme month. With a focus on various villains across the multiverse, the Good Brothers kick things off with a review of the Green Lantern: The Animated Series episode "In Love and War..." which focuses on the introduction of the Star Sapphires to this universe. The hosts break down a plot that's light on action beats, but in true Green Lantern fashion is heavy on emotion. With CGI

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Ep. 173 - DCAU Character Spotlight - Blight

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2021/08/28

As discussed on last week's episode, the Good Brothers are trying out a different kind of review this week, as they change things up from the standard episode/scorecard format to highlight a single character in the DCAU. With this month being all Batman Beyond episodes, the fellas thought it would be poignant to talk about arguably, the Future Knight's greatest adversary Derek Powers aka Blight. Hear the hosts discuss his entire DCAU story arc from beginning to end, the dual-natured threat of both

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01:07:10

Ep. 172 - Batman Beyond - Plague

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2021/08/21

Things get a little too 2020 in this fictional world of Gotham as a terrorist organization threatens to spread a highly contagious virus across the world in this week's review of the Batman Beyond episode "Plague." Hear the Good Brothers talk the return of The Stalker in his final non-cameo appearance in the DCAU but this time as an ally of the Dark Knight searching for False Face, a villain with origins that date back to the Bill Finger days of Batman. Hear the hosts talk about their thoughts on

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Ep. 171 - Batman Beyond - Zeta

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2021/08/14

Continuing with the month of August, the Good Brothers proceed with their Batman Beyond reviews, this week being the final hurdle between excuses as to why they haven't reviewed The Zeta Project yet with his introduction in the aptly titled episode "Zeta." Hear the hosts talk why they have a hard time relating or feeling any emotion for a robot with the head that looks like the True Religion logo, and how this robot differs from other more sympathetic examples of cartoon robots. The hosts also

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Bonus Ep. 22 - Batman The Adventures Continue Season...

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2021/08/13

Cal and Liam are back with another review of Batman The Adventures Continue this week it's the Batgirl/Huntress centric issue number 3 entitled "The Hunter of The Hunted." Hear the Good Brothers discuss a plot that veers away from the standard Batman storyline and spends some time with Batgirl, The Huntress and the return of The Jazzman! Along the way, continuity takes a bit of a backseat and the hosts discuss their opinion of the importance of timelines when it comes to enjoying this comic

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Ep. 170 - Batman Beyond - The Eggbaby

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2021/08/07

Welcome to August and a trip back to the future streets of Gotham City as Cal and Liam return to reviewing Batman Beyond for the month and kick things off with the classic episode "The Eggbaby." As an Emmy Award-winning episode, the Good Brothers talk about the level of expectation set for the episode and whether it meets it, why the tone of the episode works, despite being a departure for the norm and why the episode tends to split fans when it comes to liking or disliking it. Also the hosts

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00:51:53

Bonus Ep. 21 - Justice League Infinity - The Crack'd...

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2021/08/06

The next issue of Justice League Infinity, the comic follow-up to Justice League Unlimited is here and the Good Brothers have their review. Hear the breakdown of the comic plot involving a trio of storylines featuring Superman, Overman and Martian Manhunter and some of the unique and beautiful artwork and the effective use of splash pages throughout the comic. Plus hear why Cal and Liam appreciate the quintessential Superman moment in this issue and why they both feel it accurately reflects his true

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01:22:23

Ep. 169 - Elseworlds - Schooled

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2021/07/31

A fifth Saturday in the month means a trip around the Multiverse as the Good Brothers review an episode from the very popular Young Justice series, titled "Schooled." Hear the hosts discuss a plot that sees a more comic-faithful version of the android Amazo and why Superman playing the role of a deadbeat Dad just feels...alien. Stunning visuals abound with alternate motorcycle costumes for the heroes, a gang of robotic M.O.N.Q.I.s, car chases, crumbling bridge rescues and fights on a moving trains

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Ep. 168 - STAS - Warrior Queen

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2021/07/24

With just two weeks left in the month of July the Good Brothers soldier on through their continued reviews of Superman: The Animated Series with this week's review of "Warrior Queen." Hear the hosts discuss the comic origins of Maxima, the episode's confusing lead that's played as a redemptive anti-hero in theory, but felt like a bit of a let down to the hosts as they dissect the plot. Also hear visuals discussed featuring several nods to galaxies far, far away and other places that no man has gone

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