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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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Liam and Cal are back at it again with their first review of 2025 and a return to Justice League Unlimited for the month of January. This week they continue on in Season Three of JLU with the episode "To Another Shore." On this episode, the hosts discuss the unique "embargo" that helped shape this episode into one that would alter the course of the remainder of the series, why character embargos are so confusing and what influenced the various limitations on JLU over the three seasons. The hosts also discuss an episode with a plot right out of Super Friends, the unique illustrations and whose art directly influenced the work by Bruce Timm, a meta musical moment for the first time in the DCAU and a rather distracting casting choice for one of the episode's minor characters. All of this and the usual fun, plus a look at next week's episode all await you on this week's edition of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotifyand Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Buy some merch: https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com/ Become a monthly or one time supporter: buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 9/10Music: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 9/10Voice Acting: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 8/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 31/40 – Liam: 31/40
Another week and another "Back to the Future" review as the Good Brothers return to Neo-Gotham for a review of Batman Beyond season three episode "Betrayal." The hosts discuss the return of Peter Gabriel's favorite Beyond villain, Big Time and how the bones of an interesting episode exist within the script but ultimately disappoint when it comes to the final result. The hosts also talk Batman evacuating the Batmobile, new and old Batarangs and the recasting of classic DCAU (and recent star of HBO's hit series The Penguin) voice actor as the main antagonist for the episode. Cal & Liam also discuss some fine musical numbers as well as previewing next week's episode and much more on this week's DCAU Review!
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Final Scores:
Plot: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10
Visuals/Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10
Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10
Voice Acting: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10
Bonus Point: Liam None
Final Tally: Cal: 25/40 – Liam: 24/40
The Good Brothers are fresh off wrapping their first ever series with last week's final episode review of the original Batman The Animated Series run of 85 episodes. This week the hosts are looking back at how their top and bottom five ranked episodes compare to the lists that inspired them to start the podcast nearly 7 years ago. Along the way they reminisce and recap some of their favorite episodes and guests who joined them for some of the most memorable scores of the entire BTAS and discuss what episodes get a bad wrap, what episodes should get more hate and which episodes they scored low but are must-watches. All of this and much more await on this week's DCAU Review, review!
The hits keep coming for the Good Brothers in the month of March as they review the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Harley's Holiday." Cal and Liam break down a classic Paul Dini written episode with direction from friend of the show Kevin Altieri which includes Tex Avery inspired slapstick action and an Arleen Sorkin master class in Harley Quinn personification. The hosts also talk about some of the more memorable visual gags, references to Alan Moore's Killing Joke and Lolita Ritmanis' excellent soundtrack. All of this and much more, plus a sneak peek at next week's annual April Fools episode await you on this all new DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merchScores:Plot: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 7/10Music: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 7/10Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Bonus Point: Liam +1 (Title Card)Final Tally: Cal: 36/40 – Liam: 35/40
The Good Brothers are back, continuing with their month of Static Shock reviews, this week with the return of two of their favorite recurring characters in Rubberband Man and Ebon and their latest obsession, Carmen Dillo. With a plot that focuses on Static's jealousy and suspicion of Rubberband Man's reform and Ebon trying his best to convince him that no one will ever believe he's changed, Cal and Liam discuss the underlying message while also imagining what a group of DCAU anthropomorphic super villain would look like. Plus the hosts talk about music that seems to have inspired a certain Soulja Boy track, and a choice by sound editors to add a vocal effect to one character makes it stand out from prior appearances. Also the hosts compare similar stories on other DCAU episodes and where this one ranks in the Static episodes reviewed thus far, and an exciting announcement about next week's exciting crossover episode!
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Plot: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10
Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10
Music: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 7/10
Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam:8/10
Bonus Point: None
Final Tally: Cal: 30/40 – Liam: 31/40
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 exciting but controversial topic.
The panel includes The DCAU Review's own host and all-around Good Brother Liam. Alongside Liam is Timm Talk's (aka the only podcast to review the DCAU in chronological order) Chris Lord and joining both of them from the behemoth DCAU YouTube Channel Watchtower Database and curator of the DCAU timeline, Mattie Washburn joins the program. Topics discussed include whether this could be disastrous for the legacy of BTAS, whether there should be new voice actors cast, which era of the DCAU should be the focal point, who should direct the series, and much more! Come along and enjoy the hour with three of the brightest minds and most knowledgeable folks when it comes to all things DC Animated Universe!
Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more content from these creators housed all in one place! And join the discussion and offer your own thoughts on Twitter with @DCAUReview, @TimmTalk & @DCAUWatchtower
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Starting with Batman The Animated Series and continuing with Superman The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Static Shock, Justice League, The Zeta Project and Justice League Unlimited, DC Animation in the 90s and 00s set the precedent for an interconnected universe of superheroes. Liam and Cal are brothers and your hosts reviewing each and every episode across all of these shows and provide a uniformed scorecard and commentary on each episode, designed to define the best and worst episodes, moments and characters from the unforgettable DC Animated Universe.
The DCAU Review is taking the week off from their normally scheduled program, but as is the case this time of year, are continuing a tradition of kicking off the Holiday season, The Good Brothers are doing so the only way they know how to: with a special Black Friday Special Bonus Episode! This year, the hosts are talking all about the expansive 2003-2012 Justice League/Justice League Unlimited action figure from Mattel. Hear Cal & Liam's unique list their 8 favorite figures from the line while also discussing what should have been with a trio of figures that were never produced. All of this and more fun on this week's 7th annual Black Friday Special Bonus Episode of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
Liam and Cal continue their stay in the future of the DCAU, but with no new episodes of Batman Beyond left to review, the hosts look back at a full review of their highest and lowest ranked episodes of the show. The hosts also compare their top-ranked episodes against another website's definitive ranking and even have a few ideas on which episodes they'd like to revisit. All of this and an exciting look at next week's annual Black Friday Bonus Episode and more await you on this week's DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
Cal & Liam are counting down until they can remove the albatross around their necks that is The Zeta Project , with another double feature of season two's episodes "Eye of the Storm" and "Quality Time." The hosts discuss the lack of plot in the first episode that resolves around Zeta fighting...the weather? While the discussion on episode two gets us another entry into the "Worst Dads of the DCAU" as Agent Bennet uses his son's desire to spend time with him as an excuse to do some Zeta hunting. The hosts break things down in an efficient and humorous way guaranteed to entertain regardless of your interest in the actual cartoon. So settle in for an all new DCAU Review, won't you? Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
Cal & Liam make one final return to future Gotham for a brand-new review of the final episode of Batman Beyond with a look at "Unmasked." The hosts talk about the episode's production trouble and unfortunately timed episode content that led to it never airing on Kids WB! in the USA. They also discuss how it is not a proper finale for the series compared to later shows' final episodes, if this episode breaks timeline canon and whether Bruce's anger is justified. Plus, a discussion on what a proper finale would have been for the show, if Cobras eat people and more on this week's DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
The Good Brothers are not quite ready to move into the traditional holiday season, just yet, instead choosing to stay one more week discussing five of the spookiest and scary moments across the DCAU. Hear the hosts share a pair of episodes that got them banned from watching due to how scared they were after watching as well as one of the more fun homages to the most iconic cartoon revolving around ghouls, ghosts and monsters. The hosts also discuss which horror movies seem to be homaged in a few on the list and much more on this week's all new DCAU ReviewPlease Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
Cal and Liam return for what shapes up to be the spookiest Batman Caped Crusader episodes yet with a vampire that feeds on young children s the carnival comes to town. But that's not all that's scary, when Harvey Dent has faces the scariest thing a prospective politician can imagine when he's tasked with the decision to not be corrupt! Spoooooooooooky! Hear the hosts discuss the ambiguity around the antagonist's power source, the four Robins showing up and what that could mean for a future Boy Wonder in this series, and whether or not those reporters that keep showing up are from the Daily Planet! All of this and much more on this week's all-new DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
Cal and Liam continue their latest stint in the world of Batman: Caped Crusader! Jim Gordon is seemingly under attack by multiple assassins (including the dangerous Onomatopoeia), but can Batman uncover what's really going on in time to save Jim, Barbara & the other good cops in Gotham City?! Join the Good Brothers as they break down the episode's plot & relay some insights from character designer Derek Charm on the visuals of the show, before discussing music and voice actors to round things out! Grab your fedora and listen up as we take you through the exciting "Moving Target!"Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
Liam and Cal continue their trek through the spookiest month of the year with another Caped Crusader review! This week, they look at a new version of DC's Gentleman Ghost and discuss the "reverse Robin Hood" persona given to the villain. They also look at the deepening of Batman's relationship with Alfred, a surprising DC/Vertigo character appearance, a unique visual style in a flashback sequence, Harvey Dent's descent, & much more! All this, plus their scores and ratings for the plot, visuals, music and voice acting await you on this episode of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
Cal and Liam are in the mood for creepy and spooky tales as we move into the month of October, and to celebrate they're bringing the best friend of the show, DC Comics artist and colorist Monica Kubina! This week the hosts pick up right where they left off last year with Batman Caped Crusader and another of their "controversial characters" this time being Harley Quinn! The brothers and Monica break down a plot that sees parallels between our antagonist's and protagonist's motus operandi. The hosts also talk with Monica about the look and feel of the show, the inspiration for this universe's Harley and the inversion of her personality from how it was first portrayed in Batman The Animated Series. Plus discussion on the unnerving soundtrack the voice cast and a full scorecard from our special guest correspondent await you on this episode of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
The Good Brothers are once again delving into the wonderfully wild and sometimes canon DCAU tie-in comics with a look at the Batman The Animated Series comic Batman Adventure, Vol. 1, #21 which features a story of clashing monsters Man-Bat, Tygrus and Anthony Romulus aka The Wolf Man! The hosts discuss this wild tale of revenge from the evil Dr. Dorian against Batman and Selina Kyle, all the while he's got Man-Bat under his control and Romulus searching for him with Tygrus' help! What happens when these creatures ultimately collide and will Batman be able to escape before Dorian can perform life-altering experiments on him? Tune in to this week's special Bonus Episode of the DCAU Review for a complete recap and discussion about this wacky tale and more!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
The Good Brothers are back once again with one of the final new Static Shock reviews left on the schedule with a season four episode titled "Wet and Wild" which features the return of Aqua Maria and Hot Streak, working together as a couple and the interesting introduction to the possible Bang Baby syndrome that gave them and Static and Gear their powers. The hosts talk about one major plot point they felt was missing with the intro of the cure to the show, it's long term impact on the show, some impressive work from Dong Woo Animation on the Aqua Maria character and the return of a series favorite cameo character. Plus the hosts discuss whether they would want their own super power and if they'd take the cure, a pair of DCAU voice-acting vets in new roles and much more on this week's all new DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com
Cal & Liam are back with another new review this week returning with more Static Shock in time for the announcement of the new DC Comics Miniseries with a Terry McGinnis Batman! This week's review is of "Where The Rubber Meets The Road" from Season 4 which deals with the discovery that Rubberband Man has been hiding his struggle with dyslexia. The hosts discuss how this "very special" episode of the show compares with some of the other info-tainment style episodes, the visuals of a "stretchy guy" going up against walking pavement and a sneaky nod to a certain Mutant show that was airing at the same time! Plus the return of the hosts' favorite anthropomorphic armadillo, a preview of next week's episode and much more are discussed on this week's episode of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com
The Good Brothers are celebrating their 370th episode by switching on the big DCAU Character Spotlight and pointing it towards the King of the Ocean himself, Aquaman. The hosts discuss his first appearance in Superman: The Animated Series where he looked more akin to his Super Friends counterpart and his subsequent appearances in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited where he looked more comic accurate to the era. The hosts also discuss his appearances in Justice League Adventures and Justice League Unlimited, Vol I., the talented voice actors that brought the King of Atlantis to life and a slew of collectibles to add to your collection all on this week's DCAU Character Spotlight edition of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com
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