Cal and Liam are back to wrap up a second look at the Superman: The Animated Series defining episode "Apokolips...Now!, Part II." The hosts look in-depth at an action-packed finale that includes a character's demise that would alter the trajectory of Superman for this and future series in the DCAU. The hosts also look over their original scorecard and determine if they feel like the original scores were in line and discuss the unforgettable last five minutes of this episode that features cameos from production staff and heroes from a rival universe all paying tribute to their creator, the late great Jack Kirby. All of this and much more await 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
Sep 26
1 hr 42 min
The Good Brothers continue their month-long celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Superman: The Animated Series' debut on the Kids WB! with the promised second look at Darkseid's invasion of earth with part one of "Apokolips...Now!" The hosts discuss a plot that very much lays the groundwork for storytelling that continues all the way up to the finale of Justice League Unlimited with some background on Apokolips vs. New Genesis, Orion's origin, and some eerie foreshadowing for one memorable character death. Plus the hosts talk a mixed back of inconsistency from the animation team, some great music from composer Kristopher Carter and some final on-screen appearances from cast members. Plus the hosts look back at what they scored this episode originally and try to determine if those scores will stick after next week's review of Part II! All of this and more await 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
Sep 19
1 hr 12 min
Real life can get in the way of the best laid plans, as was the case this week, but never fear the DCAU Review is still here to drop a brand new Bonus Episode of the podcast with one of the more memorable tie-in comic issues that the DCAU has to offer with The Batman Adventures #25's tale "Super Friends." Hear the hosts break down an Elseworld within the DCAU that sees a very different looking Lex Luthor compete with Bruce Wayne for a government defense contract all the while the returning Maxie Zeus is determined to hold the city of Gotham for ransom. Will the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight be able to work together to stop the crazed false god, Zeus before his bombs detonate? Find this out as well as where the hosts believe which alternate DCAU timeline this could take place along with a breakdown of the interior artwork, the bonus pin-up section and more on this week's special bonus 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.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReview
Sep 12
55 min
Liam and Cal are back in the DCAU to complete their 54th and final original review of Superman: The Animated Series just in time for the 30th anniversary of the show's debut back in 1996. Have the hosts saved the best for last? Tune in to hear their review of the memorable crossover with The New Batman Adventures in the episode "Knight Time" which explores a mysterious disappearance of Bruce Wayne, leaving poor Robin to defend Gotham City on his own until the Man of Steel finds out and decides to help. With plenty of memorable moments including Superman donning the Bat-suit and interacting with some of the Gotham Rogues, a soundtrack that incorporates the best music that the DCAU has to offer and more. Plus the voice of the Boy Wonder himself, Mathew Valencia shares his memories of getting credited as the voice of Superman and the difference between recording a Superman episode versus a Batman episode. All of this and much more await you on this exciting 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 @DCAUReviewFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 9/10Music: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 9/10Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 38/40 – Liam: 38/40**Top Pick
Sep 5
1 hr 39 min
Liam and Cal host a special Bonus episode to give their complete thoughts on Season Two of Batman Caped Crusader. The hosts break down many of the changes from Season One, the loudest critiques of Season Two and offer their own critiques and praises of the full season. They also talk about the animation's highs and lows, reveal some behind the scenes secrets and easter eggs courtesy of some of those that worked on the show and discuss the music and the Caped Crusdaer's interpretation of the Joker. Topics discussed also include where they see things going for a possible Season Three, what predictions they got right and wrong about Season Two and what they felt was the most brutal Joker moment of the season. All of this and much more await you on this 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
Aug 29
2 hr 4 min
The Good Brothers wrap up their second month-long celebration of the Green Lantern Corps with a trip around the multiverse with their first and likely only visit to the earth belonging to 2003's Duck Dodgers cartoon! In this Looney Elseworlds review, the hosts look back at a DC crossover with Daffy Duck's Duck Dodgers character when he accidentally ends up with a Green Lantern's drycleaning instead of his own. Hijinx and comedy ensue when Duck is reluctantly brought into a battle against Sinestro for the fate of the entire galaxy! The hosts discuss the simple beauty of the animation, the two notable music acts responsible for the series theme song and the familiar voices from our voice cast that includes a notable cameo playing one of our Green Lanterns. All of this and more, plus a preview of next week's special Bonus Episode await you 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 @DCAUReviewFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 7/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 8/10Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 33/40 – Liam: 31/40
Aug 22
1 hr 26 min
All the information needed for episode 411 is right here for your enjoyment as the hosts wrap up their revisitation of the Justice League season one episode "In Blackest Night" with the exciting conclusion of the story. The hosts discuss the wild and winding road leading to the reveal of perpetrators responsible for framing John Stewart for the destruction of an entire planet. The hosts revisit their original scorecard to determine if they would score if differently today, if that was permitted and disagree with themselves on both their original music scores and their voice acting scores. The hosts also discuss whether John's chip on his shoulder against the other Lanterns is justified and preview next week's far out Green Lantern Elseworld's review on this week's 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
Aug 15
1 hr 32 min
It's a sort of homecoming for episode 410 as the Good Brothers continue their celebration of the DCAU Lanterns with a look back at part one of the Justice League season one episode "In Blackest Night." In this re-review, the hosts give a deeper dive into the plot of one of their first reviews of Justice League in an episode that much like last week's review, finds John Stewart being framed for a crime he didn't commit! Although this time, John isn't proclaiming his innocence to the dismay of his fellow Leaguers. The hosts discuss a plot that feels like the writers were still trying to establish who the characters were at their core, animation and visuals that are relied upon heavily for several action sequences, a soundtrack that invokes some classic DCAU themes and the militaristic nature of our true episode villains and more! Plus a breakdown of the connection to The Zeta Project via the voice cast and a preview of next week's episode await you on this new 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
Aug 8
1 hr 18 min
Liam & Cal are feeling a little green at the gills for the month of August, just in time for the anticipated live-action series Lanterns! To celebrate, the brothers are set up for their second celebration of the intergalactic space police with an entire Green Lantern month! This week covers the extremely memorable crossover between Dakota's finest hero Static and John Stewart of the Lantern Corps. The episode centers around John Stewart deciding to turn to a life of crime...or does it? Hear the hosts break down a classic Saturday morning cartoon plot that lead to some fun visuals. They also discuss what should've tipped viewers off that John might be being impersonated, some classic Static Shock soundtrack elements returning and quite possibly one of the most impressive voice performances in all of the DCAU as Phil Lamarr shows off on how to play 3 characters at once! All of this and a preview of next week's continuation of Green Lantern Month II 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 @DCAUReviewFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 5/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 9/10Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 31/40 – Liam: 31/40
Aug 1
1 hr 28 min
Fresh off their review of the season one finale of Batman Caped Crusader, Liam and Cal are here to get you hyped for the impending season two release coming next week! The brothers discuss where we left things with the season one finale, a lot of behind-the-scenes news including one of the big named producers being less involved in season, a new head writer, a new animation studio and a willingness to learn from some of the mistakes from season one. Additionally, they discuss the trailer and confirmed villains, speculation over who else might show up, and whether Batman ends up with a sidekick not named "Robin." All of this plus what the hosts are hoping most to see from season two and the Joker being taken back to his roots and more on this week's all new 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
Jul 25
1 hr 34 min
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