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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. 120 – BTAS – Terror in the Sky

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2020/08/22

It’s episode 120 of the DCAU Review and the hosts are still reviewing the OG DCAU show withBatman: The Animated Seriesepisode “Terror in the Sky” which officially ends the Man-Bat/Langstrom saga. Cal and Liam discuss some similar plot beats to “On Leather Wings”, how this episode uses music animation and plot to create a truly memorable action scene, attention to detail within the designs, the many different expressions of the Man-Bat, the range of acting asked of Kevin Conroy, and once again bring

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01:02:52

Bonus Ep. 9 – Batman The Adventures Continue: Red Son...

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2020/08/17

Bonus Episode 9 is upon us and that means another review of the latest offering fromBatman: The Adventures Continueminiseries. This week the Good Brothers will be reviewing “Red Son Rising Part 1 & 2” which deals with the untold story of Jason Todd Robin and how he came to be. The hosts discuss the entire story, where they may have diverged from the original DC continuity, a speculation on the origin of the newest character “The Straightman,” a debate on which issue has had the best artwork so

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01:10:33

Ep. 119 – BTAS – Day of The Samurai

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2020/08/15

The Good Brothers take a break from all of the sci-fi man-beasts for a good old-fashioned revenge tale. The culmination to the Batman/Ninja plot comes to an end as the hosts cover “Day of the Samurai”, the follow up to the Kyodai Ken saga that started in “Night of the Ninja.” The hosts discuss a variety including the sepia-toned bookends of the Wayne/Ken story, inconsistent animation that leads to some high highs and low lows. The hosts also discuss the cultural sensitivity for the Japanese culture

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00:58:31

Ep. 118 – BTAS – Moon of The Wolf

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2020/08/08

The unofficial Creature Feature month continues on the DCAU Review as the Good Brothers continue their month of Batman: The Animated Seriescoverage. This week our hosts review “Moon of the Wolf” which is based on a 1970s Neal Adams era Batman comic of the same title. Unfortunately for the hosts the comic seems to have been a bit more interesting as they quickly learn, due partly in fact to the return of Akom Production Co.as the team responsible for the animation. Other topics discussed include the

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00:57:40

Ep. 117 – BTAS – Tyger, Tyger

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2020/08/01

Hard to believe we are already kicking off the month of August, but the calendar never lies, so the Good Brothers are kicking off the month with a return to where It all began, withBatman: The Animated Series episode “Tyger, Tyger.” The hosts discuss the H.G. Wells novel on which the episode is loosely inspired, the unsettling feelings one host has from some of the character designs, a soundtrack that hits its spots where it has to, why it doesn’t make sense where this episode falls in production

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00:55:43

Ep. 116 – Static Shock – Static in Africa

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2020/07/25

The month of July draws to a close with one last review of an episode ofStatic Shock.This week’s appropriately titled episode “Static in Africa” finds Virgil Hawkins taking a trip to Ghana where he runs into another local superhero and his adversary. The Good Brothers discuss Anansi’s folklore origins, as well as his connection to another DCAU hero. The hosts also discuss some of the poignant real-world topics touched on, where they wish the focus would’ve played out more, Static losing his jacket,

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00:55:54

Bonus Ep. 8 – Batman The Adventures Continue: The...

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2020/07/20

As promised, the Good Brothers return with another Bonus Episode, this time with a review of the latest issue ofBatman: The Adventures Continue, issue number 4, chapters 7 and 8, titled “The Darker Knight Part I & II.” Cal and Liam break down the lastest digital-first issue talking about the introduction of Azrael/Jean Paul Valley to the DCAU, possible origins for the mysterious “Mr. Wing” including a far-out headcanon from one of the hosts, discussion on why the artwork continues to blow the

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00:49:36

Ep. 115 – Static Shock – Gear

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2020/07/18

It’s episode 115 of the DCAU Review and the Good Brothers are once again reviewing a season 3 episode ofStatic Shock, with this week’s being “Gear” which marks the series premiere of Richie Foley’s alter ego of the same name. This week the hosts talk Static’s character growth, Richie’s least annoying appearance to date, Ebon’s voice influencing a John Mulaney stand-up bit and the inconsistent nature of his powers, the aesthetics of Static and Gear’s costumes, Cal coming to terms with the style of

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00:43:47

Ep. 114 – Static Shock – Static Shaq

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2020/07/11

Have you ever wanted to hear the Good Brothers discuss the NBA career accomplishments of Shaquille O’Neal? Well, you are in luck because this week’s episode reviews the Season 2 Static Shock episode “Static Shaq” where “Big Aristotle” makes his DCAU debut. The hosts talk about grading seasons 1 and 2 on a curve, the animation looking a little bit like a Robert Smigel cartoon, similarities to the Scooby-Doo/Globetrotters crossover and other Hanna-Barbera toons, and second-guessing if Shaq was

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00:58:46

Ep. 113 – Static Shock – Hard As Nails

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2020/07/04

We’re halfway through the year and the Good Brothers are ready to start another month with reviews ofStatic Shock, starting with the season 3 premiere episode “Hard as Nail” featuring the second team-up between Virgil and the Dark Knight! The hosts discuss the thought behind having the Caped Crusader return for another season premiere episode, one voice performance that left them wanting a little more, a discussion of the TNBA vs BTAS Poison Ivy look, Arleen Sorkin’s fantastic performance,

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00:50:32

Ep. 112 – STAS – Obsession

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2020/06/27

The Good Brothers wrap up the year month of June with a review ofSuperman: The Animated Seriesepisode “Obsession” which features the return of Toyman to the city of Metropolis. Cal and Liam discuss the haunting nature of the DCAU’s Toyman, weigh in on just how you are supposed to pronounce “Lana”, pose the question of Giant Mechanical Duck v Giant Mechanical Kangaroo, and revisit Jimmy “Horndog” Olsen. Also, they discuss a few blink-and-you-miss-it cameos including one from a future JLU member,

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00:32:43

Bonus Ep. 7 – Batman The Adventures Continue: Mentors...

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2020/06/22

Bonus Episode 7 is here and it’s time to review two more chapters fromBatman: The Adventures Continue, wrapping up with Part III, and Part IV of “Mentors” which is issue number 3 of the miniseries. Cal and Liam discuss the excitement of getting a few of the new DC Direct figures and a physical copy of Issue #1 in-hand, a breakdown of both parts of the comic, a return to the nitpicking corner as they talk about a few things they wished were different, more praise for Ty Templeton and Monica Kubina’s

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00:53:22

Ep. 111 – STAS – The Main Man Part I & II

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2020/06/20

As the Good Brothers continue their June reviews of the Man of Steel they come upon one of the series-defining episodes ofSuperman; The Animated Series when Lobo makes his first animated appearance ever in the DCAU in the episodes “The Main Man Part 1 & 2.” Cal and Liam discuss how monumental it was at the time for this adult character that started out as a riff on 90’s gritty comics to appear on a children’s cartoon and then begin discussing the ins and out of the plot that at times feels right

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00:44:37

Ep. 110 – STAS – My Girl

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2020/06/13

Episode 110 is here and the Good Brothers continue the month of June with the Man of Tomorrow as they reviewSuperman: The Animated Seriesepisode “My Girl” which features the debut of the all-grown-up Lana Lang. Cal and Liam discuss a plot which leaves it very much open to interpretation as to whether or not Lex Luthor could have feelings after all. Also, the hosts talk about a guest vocal performance that has to carry most of the show and how well they think they handled that responsibility, what

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00:51:51

Ep. 109 – STAS – Feeding Time

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2020/06/06

A new month means the Good Brothers kickoff another series review, as they return to the bright blue skies of Metropolis andSuperman: The Animated Series. This week the hosts are reviewing the origins of the Parasite with the season 1 episode “Feeding Time.” Cal and Liam discuss a plot that’s fun but not without a few holes, stunning visuals with some horror-esque undertones, yet another case for the importance of the release of individual series soundtracks and a voice cast with a sound-alike

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00:48:19

Ep. 108 – Batman Beyond – Eyewitness

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2020/05/30

Wrapping up another month’s worth ofBatman Beyond,the Good Brothers tackle one final episode entitled “Eyewitness”, where the relationship between the new Batman and the old Batgirl comes to a head. Cal and Liam discuss just how much enjoyment can come from an episode when the tension has been spoiled, more love for the Mad Stan character, why this episode may have deserved to have been a 2-part episode, further appeals for the soundtrack to be released, a tough discussion with regards to the

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00:36:16

Bonus Ep. 6 – Batman The Adventures Continue: Mentors...

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2020/05/25

It’s another Bonus Episode, just in time for your Monday morning! Cal & Liam review “Mentors Part 1 & 2” which is Issue 2, Chapter 3 & 4 of Batman: The Adventures Continuecomic series. The hosts discuss the highlights from each chapter, the exciting Easter Eggs from previous Batman episodes, changes to the artwork since the original pages were shown, the advantages of a digital release for editing purposes, where Firefly’s new costume fits into the DCAU canon, speculate how DC might be

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00:52:27

Ep. 107 – Batman Beyond – Terry’s Friend Dates A Robot

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2020/05/23

It’s Episode 107 of the DCAU Review and the Good Brothers are covering one of their favorite episodes in all of the DC Animated Universe, theBatman Beyondepisode “Terry’s Friend Dates a Robot.” Discussions include the absolute absurd plot co-written by a DCAU legend including how a high school would allow a brand new mystery student on campus without any sort of questioning, one line of dialogue that our hosts believe could be the funniest in DCAU history, another plea for WB to release theBatman

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00:54:09

Ep. 106 – Batman Beyond – Revenant & Babel

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2020/05/16

Initially slated to be a single-review episode, Cal & Liam called an audible and decided to bring forth a Giant-Size Double Feature on this week’s DCAU Review, tackling both Batman Beyondepisodes “Revenant” and “Babel.” Truly a tale of two episodes as both feature returning villains, the Good Brothers discuss the shortcomings of another Willie Watt centric episode, a lackluster culmination to the final battle between Terry and Willie, an homage to another classic Spider-Man visual and a why one

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00:35:00

Ep. 105 – Batman Beyond – Mind Games

The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast ·

2020/05/09

Continuing their month ofBatman Beyondreviews, the Good Brothers discuss the episode “Mind Games” which has a few connections to other DCAU shows as well as nods to other comic universes. The hosts discuss in detail the mid-episode battle versus the end battle, the unclear nature of some of the villains’ powers, a soundtrack that impresses and the most visually striking scene of the entire episode. Plus a preview of next week’s episode and much more on this week’s all-new edition of the DCAU

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