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
Nearly two years after it first debuted on the Jeffrey Bezos streaming network, Liam & Cal are wrapping up their final review of season one of Batman Caped Crusader with the episode "Savage Night." After our cliffhanger last week, we pick up with Barbara Gordon doing her best convince Harvey Dent to testify against those who left him scarred, but Harvey is struggling to accept the idea of not just accepting his fate as punishment for all of the deaths he's caused. What ends up being a race to get Harvey to safety with the help of the Commissioner and Batman before Boss Thorne can intercept the former D.A. is what is the main discussion of this episode. The hosts also discuss the slight improvement on visuals through some new settings and more action-packed sequences, some music that invokes the use of the themes in Batman: The Animated Series , the table being set for season two with a mysterious clown and Boss Thorne making an enemy of Batman and a voice cast that really outdo themselves for the finale. All of this and a preview of next week's special Bonus Episode 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: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 9/10Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 8/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 30/40 – Liam: 31/40
Jul 18
1 hr 37 min
After taking a break to celebrate America's 250th anniversary of declaring their independence, the Good Brothers are back and ready to march forward with the remainder of the month being dedicated to wrapping up season one of Batman Caped Crusader, just weeks before season two drops! This week the hosts pick things up where they left off after the acid attack on D.A. Harvey Dent left us with a cliffhanger, this week's episode "The Killer Inside Me" watches Harvey's expedited descent into madness and bloodlust. The brothers discuss the decision to veer from the normal versions of Two-Face and whether doing more than just switching which side of his face is scarred does a disservice to the character. The hosts once again discuss the stiff and at times lifeless animation for the show, but also discuss some fun Batman The Animated Series Easter Eggs. Also discussed is the decision to make Batman unlikeable, Harvey as ruthless killer and a DCAU alum's performance that saves the entire episode at times. All of this and more await 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: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10Music: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 8/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 26/40 – Liam: 24/40
Jul 11
1 hr 37 min
After wrapping up their month of celebrating the Girl of Steel, Liam & Cal return with the exciting conclusion of their in-depth interview with Batman: The Animated Series co-creator Eric Radomski. The hosts continue to with their discussion on Eric's huge contributions to the signature look of the show including what inspired the show's iconic title cards and some of his personal favorites. Additionally, they discuss how greatly modern animation production differs from what it was at the time BTAS was produced. Eric also sheds light on what led to his director credits on three memorable episodes including the series favorite Almost Got 'Im and how Batman: Mask of The Phantasm came together while the team was still working on the regular show. Lastly Eric shares some memories on the late, great Kevin Conroy and what it was like working with the famed voice of the Dark Knight. All of this and much more await you on Part Two of the DCAU Review's interview with Eric Radomski!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 4
57 min
The Good Brothers wrap up their month-long celebration of the Girl of Steel with her final DCAU appearance in the Justice League Unlimited episode "Far From Home." The hosts chat about the rumors around this being a back-door pilot for a spin-off show as well as Superman's characterization as being reluctant to offer praise for Supergirl's growth as a hero. They also discuss the Supergirl look vs her appearance in earlier DCAU episodes, the Fatal Five's first appearance and why they even bothered to kidnap Bouncing Boy. Plus a funny question about how Brainiac 5 is biologically related to Brainiac and more 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: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 7/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 27/40 – Liam: 26/40
Jun 27
1 hr 23 min
For the 68th Bonuse Episode of the podcast, Cal & Liam sit down with one of the founding fathers of the DCAU, that being artist, director, producer and Batman: The Animated Series co-creator Eric Radomski. The hosts invite you along to learn all about the man who developed and perfected the signature "Dark Deco" look of the series, his humble beginnings in middle America, how he broke into animation, and his early influences that would later inspire the world of BTAS. They also discuss how he eventually landed at Warner Brothers working on Tiny Toon Adventures with Bruce Timm, and how that led to an opportunity to develop the Dark Knight's return to animation in the wake of "Batmania,", the pushback received on his decision to draw the backgrounds on black paper and all about the one minute short later dubbed "The Dark Knight's First Night" that set the entire industry abuzz. All of this and more await you on Part One of the DCAU Review's interview with Eric Radomski!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
Jun 20
1 hr 5 min
Liam & Cal take a cruise down the highway for episode 405 for as they continue their month's long celebration of Supergirl, in honor of her latest solo movie debuting in theatres this month. This week, the hosts wrap up their re-review of her introduction to the DCAU with part two of the Superman: The Animated Series Episode, "Little Girl Lost." The hosts discuss the action-packed and fast moving plot of part two, establishing Kara's headstrong nature in contrast to her more reserved cousin. Additionally discussed are the brutal fight sequences and bookend flight sequence from part one, how great the Supergirl theme is and the perfect casting of the entire voice cast for this episode. All of this and a preview of next week's exciting interview with one of the architects and co-creators of Batman: The Animated Series 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
Jun 13
1 hr 19 min
Episode 404 is no error message as Cal & Liam kick off their month's long celebration of the Girl of Steel's first solo film in almost four decades by looking back (and forward) at Supergirl's appearances in the DCAU! Kicking things off the Good Brothers take a second look at the Last Daughter of Argo's debut appearance in the Superman The Animated Series episode "Little Girl Lost." In part one of this first appearance the hosts break down an origin story that skips the origin and puts Kara right in the line of fire. The hosts also talk about the visual design that has its' origins in the DCAU, but would later show up in mainline comics. Also discussed in depth is the Supergirl theme and a rather large voice cast and whether the hosts feel their original scores track thus far with how they would score the episode in present day. All of this and more await on this second look re-review 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
Jun 6
1 hr 30 min
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