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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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Ep. 152 - BTAS - The Man Who Killed Batman

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2021/04/03

It's not an April Fool's joke, the month of April is here and that means the Good Brothers are on to another month of reviews, this time returning to Batman: The Animated Series picking up where they last left off with the production order and the episode "The Man Who Killed Batman." Liam and Cal discuss this episode that usually ranks high on most people's lists of top BTAS episodes of all time. Hear them discuss a plot out of the zany, dark-humored mind of Paul Dini with directing and partial

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01:08:32

Ep. 151 - JLU - The Doomsday Sanction

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2021/03/27

After a pitstop for last week's 150th episode, The Good Brothers return to wrap up the month of Match with another entry into the Justice League Unlimited Cadmus story-arc with "The Doomsday Sanction." Join the hosts as they discuss a plot that redeems an underutilized Doomsday, who was originally featured on the Justice League episode "A Better World." Hear the hosts discuss whether or not the return of this major tentpole character was justified, the tendency of the series producers to subvert

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01:57:06

Ep. 150 - DCAU Review - Favorites Thus Far

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2021/03/20

The milestone 150th episode of the DCAU Review is upon us, and the Good Brothers are taking this opportunity to celebrate with a look back at some of their favorite episodes they've reviewed thus far in this supersized edition. Join the hosts as they go through and discuss some of the more surprising and memorable moments in each of their standard categories of plot, animation & visuals, music, and voice acting. Not only will you hear fresh perspectives on why these episodes meant so much to Cal

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01:07:58

Ep. 149 - JLU - The Cat and The Canary

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2021/03/13

Cal & Liam continue in their month of Justice League Unlimited coverage, with the introduction of Black Canary to the DCAU in the episode "The Cat and The Canary." Hear the hosts discuss a plot taken straight out of a Clint Eastwood drama, visuals that dazzle and captivate, albeit with a bit of inconsistency. Also, hear the Good Brothers talk about an all-time great cast that features none of the original #JLU Seven and much more on this week's all-new DCAU Review! Click below to see this week’s

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Ep. 148 - JLU - Dark Heart

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2021/03/06

March is here and that means as the calendar page turns, Cal & Liam switch series, returning to cover Justice League Unlimited and the episode "Dark Heart." This seminal episode lays the groundwork for some of the larger plot points used for the Cadmus arc that would define the #JLU, but this week the Good Brothers discuss a plot that asks the question "just what IS nanotechnology anyway?" Hear the hosts talk action that at the time seemed grand but now looks a lot like every superhero

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01:06:47

Ep. 147 - Batman Beyond - Sneak Peek

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2021/02/27

Another month rounds out but not before The Good Brothers participate in one more review of Batman Beyond with this week's episode "Sneak Peek." Cal and Liam discuss the tension built with a potential reveal of both of the Batmen's secret identity, what works with the plot while critiquing some less than clear manifestations of the antagonist's powers, a Terry moment that echoes very much a Bruce-like response to failure, a villain that is visually interesting but whose accent invokes a famous

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01:09:45

Discuss This League - Vol. 1 - The Batman The...

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2021/02/22

On the next Discuss This League... From the creators of the DCAU Review, a new feature is birthed where you'll get to hear various content creators debate various topics in a fun roundtable format! Kicking things off, Volume 1 of the Discuss This League is a discourse on the recent news regarding a potential Batman: The Animated Series revival for the HBO Max streaming service. This inaugural panel features three major players in the DCAU content community discussing their thoughts on this very

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Ep. 146 - Batman Beyond - Armory

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2021/02/20

As we continue with our month of Batman Beyond reviews, we come to an oft-forgotten episode titled "Armory" which asks the age-old question, "What would you do to keep your lavish lifestyle intact, after losing your job due to corporate downsizing?" Okay, so maybe that's not that much of an age-old question, but never fear because the Good Brothers are here to answer it anyway! Hear Cal and Liam discuss a plot complete with outdated technology and gender roles, what would make the average person go

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00:54:59

Ep. 145 - Batman Beyond - The Last Resort

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2021/02/13

Episode 145 of the DCAU Review is here and the Good Brothers are continuing to review Batman Beyond with the next episode "The Last Resort." Cal and Liam discuss the message behind this plot which focuses on a cult-like leader's choice to abuse teenagers through an internment camp-like facility. The hosts talk about a variety of ways the story might have been more effective, the logic of Terry not using the invisibility function on his suit, Terry's odd physical interaction with Chelsea, another

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Ep. 144 - Batman Beyond - Final Cut

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2021/02/06

The Good Brothers kick off the shortest month of the year with a return to the future and a month of Batman Beyond reviews. Kicking things off this month is the resolution to the Curare character's story with the episode "Final Cut." Hear the hosts talk about some similarities to a recently covered episode of Batman: The Animated Series, what James Tucker did that changed Curare's arc forever, a music callback to "Rebirth" and trying to pinpoint one character's unique accent. Plus, praise for one

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Ep. 143 - Elseworlds - Triumvirate of Terror

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2021/01/30

The month of January comes to an end with a 5th Saturday, which means the Good Brothers are taking another trip to the Multiverse of DC Animation. This month they return to the Silver Age world of Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Cal and Liam review the episode "Triumvirate of Terror" which features a team-up of both the DC Trinity as well as their fiendish foes in Lex Luthor, The Joker, and Cheetah. Hear the hosts break down a myriad of homages and easter eggs, thicc Lex Luthor, the deep cut of Prez

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Ep. 142 - STAS - Livewire w/ Nathan MacKenzie

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2021/01/23

Episode 142 of the DCAU Review Podcast is here and the Good Brothers are not alone this week. Joining the hosts is yet another Special Guest Correspondent, this time in the form of a Superman expert as Nathan MacKenzie from Superman: The Animated Podcast joins the show to review the memorable season 2 episode of Superman: The Animated Series titled "Livewire." Hear Cal and Liam talk with Nathan, who broadcasts from the Land Down Under and does his own reviews of the Man of Steel, about the

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Ep. 141 - STAS - Monkey Fun

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2021/01/16

No monkeying around here, it's all business as the Good Brothers continue with their month of Superman: The Animated Series episodes with this week's titanic review of "Monkey Fun." Cal and Liam discuss why the adults make so many poor choices, Sam Lane being in the conversation for worst DCAU dad, Bibbo as the only true-to-form character, and music that calms the heart of the beast. Plus the hosts fantasy book a Grodd/Titano crossover, discuss the soundtrack from composer Lolita Ritmanis and bad

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Ep. 140 – STAS – Target

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2021/01/09

It’s 2021 and it feels like 2020, but allow the Good Brothers to take you on a trip back to 1997 with another review ofSuperman: The Animated Seriesand this week’s episode “Target.” Hear Cal and Liam talk about their memories of this episode being in heavy rotation on the Kids WB, why this episode is a perfect companion piece to “The Late Mr. Kent“, and seeing a different, softer side of Lex Luthor. Plus, a surprise appearance by #MyIronMan(?), a preview for next week’s episode and much more

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Bonus Ep. 16 – Batman The Adventures Continue: Secret...

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2021/01/05

When all was said and done, Santa left us with one last treat in 2020 and that was an eighth issue ofBatman The Adventures Continue.Listen as the Good Brothers break down the latest, possibly final issue of the series with a heartwarming holiday tale worthy of an animated adaptation! Hear the breakdown of all the cameos, gorgeous artwork, continuity-busting dialog, and of course the return of Mister Wing! Plus hear the hosts’ speculation on the future of the series and why this was the perfect way

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Ep. 139 – STAS – Mxyzpixilated

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2021/01/02

New year, same Good Brothers! Cal & Liam kick off their 4th year of podcasting together with a return to Superman: The Animated Seriesand a review of “Mxyzpixilated” which features the unforgettable debut of Mr. Mxyzptlk. The hosts talk a myriad of subjects including how to give scores for what is essentially a Superman Looney Toon, how this and “Heart of Ice” could have originated from the same brain, easter eggs-a-plenty, and lots and lots of Gilbert Gottfried. Plus the hosts preview next

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Ep. 138 – Static Shock – The Breed

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2020/12/26

The final DCAU Review of 2020 is here and the Good Brothers are discussing one last week ofStatic Shockbefore turning the calendar page. This week the hosts discuss the first episode introducing Virgil to one of, if not the biggest of his baddies in Ebon in the season one episode “”The Breed.” Hear Cal and Liam talk about the visuals of a character with similar traits to Clayface, why one of them hates the Shiv character so very much, why this episode works better as a non-PSA episode, the origin of

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Ep. 137 – Static Shock – Frozen Out

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2020/12/19

Happy Holidays from the DCAU Review! We are celebrating this week with our latest holiday-offering from the DCAU by sticking with our month of Static Shockand reviewing the season two episode “Frozen Out” which keeps with the Static tradition of dealing with difficult, real-world issues while sprinkling in some fun and seasonal celebration. The Good Brothers discuss why this tends to be the forgotten DCAU Christmas episode, where the episode succeeds and where it falls a little bit short, why two

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Bonus Ep. 15 – Watchalong: Christmas with The Joker

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2020/12/17

Bonus Episode 15 is here and the Good Brothers decided to bring something new to the DCAU Review library! This week the hosts try their hands at a good old-fashioned commentary track to go along with the Batman: The Animated Series episode “Christmas with the Joker.” Rather than give a longer form review with a scorecard, Cal and Liam allow you to experience the action of the episode as if you were watching it with them with their own personal commentary while watching the Clown Prince of Crime’s

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Ep. 136 – Static Shock – Aftershock & They’re Playing...

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2020/12/12

Episode 136 of the DCAU Review is here and the Good Brothers are wrapping up 2020 with a trip to Dakota to spend the Holidays with Static Shock.This week, they’re pulling overtime with a double feature of “Aftershock” and “They’re Playing My Song” from the first season. The hosts break down both episodes and discuss why it’s hard to appreciate the animation and visuals from this season, one of the episodes feeling like they heavily borrowed from another series’ method of storytelling, more divisive

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