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Cal & Liam wrap up the month of August with another foray into the futuristic Gotham City in the world of Batman Beyond. The Good Brothers talk about the "is Batman the suit or the man in the suit?" dichotomy this episode raises, the excellent acting performances from both of our Batmen and the soulless computer, the layered passing of the torch, violence against the Batsuit and Terry donning the Nightwing mask! Plus a full scorecard and a preview of next week's landmark 70th edition of the DCAU Review! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 8/10 - Liam: 8/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 - Liam: 9/10 Music:Cal: 8/10 - Liam: 7/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 - Liam: 10/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 32/40 - Liam: 34/40 Please send any feedback our way via our Twitter @DCAUReview and be sure to like us on Facebook ---

It's a giant-sized special edition on this week's DCAU Review as the Good Brothers cover two episodes of Batman Beyond. First up is the sci-fi thriller entitled "Earth Mover" which finds the brothers struggling to understand just how the main villain survived all these years, what exactly his plan was and why the debut of the Bat-Sub was so disappointing. In act two of our show, the guys discuss "Joyride", a Jokerz-centric tale about what happens when a government weapon falls into the hands of a common street gang. The guys discuss just how many Jokerz members there are, why Batman ends up looking like more of a clown than them, and there's even a return of the disagreement alarm! Plus the guys give full scorecards for each episode and preview next week's episode! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See both of Cal & Liam's entire scorecards for this week's episode by clicking below: Earth MoverPlot: Cal: 4/10 - Liam: 5/

The Good Brothers continue their journey through Batman Beyond with the premiere episode of season two, entitled "Splicers." Cal & Liam discuss the series shift to more of a focus on Hamilton Hill High hijinks, whether this episode is silly/fun or just silly and a surprise guest cast member and a fantasy discussion of how he was cast. Plus the guys give a full scorecard, talk about the final boss design and preview next week's double feature episode! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 5/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 4/10 - Liam: 5/10 Music:Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 4/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 - Liam: 7/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 21/40 - Liam: 21/40 Please send any feedback our way via our Twitter @DCAUReview and be sure to like us on Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dcaurevie

Cal & Liam continue their stay in the futuristic city of Gotham on this week's DCAU Review.  The Good Brothers discuss this week's episode entitled "Ascension" with topics ranging from the disappointing introduction of Paxton Powers and the mysterious last appearance of the season one baddie, Blight. The guys also talk disappointment with the recycled story trope, the injustice in Blight never having a TV accurate action figure made, and the now-infamous "Blight eats a sandwich" scene. Plus they also preview next week's episode! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 4/10 - Liam: 5/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 6/10 Music:Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 6/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 - Liam: 7/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 22/40 - Liam: 24/40 Please send any feedback our way via our Twitter @DCAUReview and be sure to

It’s back to the future once again, with the Good Brothers reviewing Batman Beyond for the month of August. This week the guys cover “”A Touch of Curaré” which introduces an all-new rogue to Terry McGinnis’ Batman. The hosts discuss Curaré’s mysterious origin and recent Twitter revelations as to why her identity remained a secret, the pivotal … Continue reading Ep. 65 – Batman Beyond – A Touch of Curaré → --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dcaureview/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dcaureview/support

The Good Brothers wrap up the month of July with an important tentpole in the Justice League storylines with "A Better World." The guys talk this version of fascist Superman versus other iterations, several convenient plot holes, how this fits in with the DCAU as a whole and as usual, a full scorecard. All of this, plus a preview of what's coming in August and much more on this week's DCAU Review! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 6/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 - Liam: 9/10 Music:Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 5/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 - Liam: 7/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 27/40 - Liam: 27/40 Please send any feedback our way via our Twitter @DCAUReview and be sure to like us on Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dcaureview/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dcaureview/support

Another week in July and another review from the second season of Justice League from your favorite Good Brothers. This week's episode entitled "Hereafter" has the DCAU in a tizzy as Superman apparently dies. The guys discuss the ridiculous fun of this episode, compared with previous silly/bad episodes, Corey Burton pulling triple voice duty, where this episode could've used Glen Murakami and some #PonchoMovement discussion along with a full scorecard await on this week's DCAU Review! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! https://open.spotify.com/episode/31xKtDur4CUWMJfHSoHTvl?si=NAfXmVd6SJC8tKK66ey1mQ Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 5/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 - Liam: 8/10 Music:Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 8/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 9/10 - Liam: 7/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 30/40 - Liam: 28/40 Please send any feedback our way via our Twitter @DC

The Good Brothers continue the month of July with more Justice League, this week reviewing a Batman-centric episode entitled "Only A Dream." The guys talk a star-studded voice cast, the layers to the Dr. Destiny character, the decision to use Batman as the main focus, and the groundwork continuing to be laid for the big Hawkgirl reveal! Plus a full scorecard and much more on this week's DCAU Review! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 8/10 - Liam: 7/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 - Liam: 9/10 Music:Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 7/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 10/10 - Liam: 10/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 34/40 - Liam: 33/40 Please send any feedback our way via our Twitter @DCAUReview and be sure to like us on Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dcaureview/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dcaurevi

After last week's monumental moment from the DCAU the Good Brothers pick up the continuation of the ongoing DCAU Darkseid saga with the Justice League episode entitled "Twilight." There are no vampires, nor werewolves present on this episode, however it does feature Darkseid and Brainiac, giving our hosts some great topics to discuss including the Corey Burton/Michael Ironsides dueling voice performances as well as a terrific outing from George Newbern. The guys also talk the season 2 character redesigns, the New Gods/Bugs subplot and just who decided the branding for the Darkseid/Brainiac asteroid. Plus the fellas have a full scorecard breakdown on this week's DCAU Review! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 8/10 - Liam: 7/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 - Liam: 10/10 Music:Cal: 7/10 - Liam: 6/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 - Liam:

Cal & Liam conclude the month of June with their 60th episode, which just so happens to be one the most impactful and terrifically told stories in the entire run of Superman: The Animated Series. This week's episode entitled "Legacy", has ripple effects that would be felt in the DCAU for years to come. With that in mind,  the Good Brothers have a plethora of items to discuss this week. Topics include the all-star cast and Michael Ironside's tremendous performance as Darkseid, Superman coming unhinged, all the feels from the right musical notes and more exciting visuals than anyone could want! A full scorecard and a preview of next month's featured DCAU series are also covered on this week's all-new DCAU Review! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 10/10 - Liam: 10/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 - Liam: 10/10 Music:Cal: 7/10 - Liam

There are bad episodes that you can enjoy, and then there is "Unity", the episode from Superman: The Animated Series which the Good Brothers cover on this week's DCAU Review. Join the hosts as they struggle through a painstakingly bad episode filled with nonsensical plot devices, frightening animation, confusing character origins, and more Dennis Haysbert than you can shake a unity monster tentacle at. Plus a pair of historic scores from this week's scorecard. Strap in and enjoy this historic and entertaining breakdown of one of the worst the DCAU has to offer! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 0/10 - Liam: 1/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 4/10 Music:Cal: 3/10 - Liam: 4/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 2/10 - Liam: 3/10 Bonus Point: DEDUCTION POINT Cal: -1 (Children's Cartoon) Final Tally: Cal: 9/40 - Liam: 12/40 Please send any feedba

This week on the DCAU Review, the Good Brothers tackle "Where There's Smoke" from Superman: The Animated Series, which introduces the series original character Volcana to the DCAU. Cal and Liam talk Superman's confusing choice in administering justice, terrific animation, laying the groundwork for key plots used later in Justice League Unlimted and we learn the answer to the question that's been on everyone's mind from the beginning of the DCAU: What turns Jimmy Olsen on? Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 5/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 7/10 - Liam: 7/10 Music:Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 4/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 - Liam: 8/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 26/40 - Liam: 24/40 Please send any feedback our way via our Twitter @DCAUReview and be sure to like us on Facebook --- Send in a voice message:

Cal & Liam continue their stay in Metropolis for the month of June with the introduction of Supergirl to the DCAU with the Superman: The Animated Series episodes "Little Girl Lost Parts 1 & 2." Cal and Liam discuss the diabolical plan of Darkseid to smash earth with a comet, Jimmy Olsen in the main supporting role, Supergirl's comic origin vs her DCAU origin and the Good Brothers start a petition to get Ed Asner cast in the New Gods live-action movie. All of this a full scorecard on this week's DCAU Review! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 9/10 - Liam: 8/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 - Liam: 10/10 Music:Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 6/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 10/10 - Liam: 9/10 Bonus Point: Cal +1 (Kara flying over Smallville) Final Tally: Cal: 35/40 - Liam: 33/40 Please send any feedback our way via our Twitter @DCAUReview&nb

The Good Brothers return to Metropolis and Superman: The Animated Series to kick off the month of June, with the episode "Identity Crisis" featuring the debut of classic Superman rogue, Bizarro. Cal and Liam discuss an unnecessary redemption arc, Clancy Brown's Lexposition, the polluted waters of Metropolis, whether Bizarro's suit is apart of his skin and Tim Daly's best villain foil being himself. All of this and a complete scorecard on this week's DCAU Review! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 6/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 7/10 - Liam: 7/10 Music:Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 6/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 - Liam: 8/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 24/40 - Liam: 27/40 Please send any feedback our way via our Twitter @DCAUReview and be sure to like us on Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dcaure

For the final week of May, the Good Brothers wrap up season one of Batman: The Animated Series with the episode "Dreams In Darkness." Cal & Liam discuss the psychology of Batman, voiceover narration as a plot device, Kevin Conroy's exceptional performance, a trippy animated sequence and final details on your last chance to win our Twitter giveaway contest! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 8/10 - Liam: 6/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 - Liam: 10/10 Music:Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 7/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 9/10 - Liam: 8/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 30/40 - Liam: 31/40 Please send any feedback our way via our Twitter @DCAUReview and be sure to like us on Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dcaureview/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dcaureview/support

Continuing their stay in Gotham City, the Good Brothers review another episode of Batman: The Animated Series. This week's episode, aptly titled "Mad As A Hatter", introduces the Mad Hatter to the DCAU. The guys discuss the awkward real-world present-day societal implications of the obsessive Jervis Tech, a missed opportunity for some whimsical character designs, the excellent voice work from the late Roddy McDowall, and how this episode might have fared better as a horror-esque episode. Plus the guys give their usual scorecard for the entire episode! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 4/10 - Liam: 4/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 6/10 Music:Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 7/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 4/10 - Liam: 5/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 19/40 - Liam: 22/40 Please send any feedback our way via our Twitter @DCAUReview&

The Good Brothers continue in Batman: The Animated Series with this week's episode entitled "Appointment In Crime Alley", an episode that again moves outside the norm for themes of a Saturday morning cartoon. Gentrification and classism are the main focus of this week's theme and the brothers discuss the relevancy of the plot even in today's day and age. Further topics include the consistency of the animation, a Batmobile-heavy story and a layered Batman arc, the portrayal of Leslie Thompkins vs. her portrayal in Gotham, a surprisingly strong soundtrack and of course a full scorecard on this week's DCAU Review! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 9/10 - Liam: 8/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 - Liam: 8/10 Music:Cal: 10/10 - Liam: 9/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 10/10 - Liam: 8/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 38/40 -

Episode 52 of the DCAU Review has the Good Brothers returning to where it all started with a return to Batman: The Animated Series. This week's episode entitled 'The Clock King" puts the brothers at odds on the soundtrack but agreeing on the good-natured fun of the episode as a whole. They also discuss the rare all-daylight episode, some 1950's inspired plot points and an Easter Egg featuring a classic Batman artist. All of this and the boys have a complete scorecard on this week's DCAU Review! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 6/10 - Liam: /10 Voice Acting: Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 7/10 Music:Cal: 4/10 - Liam: 4/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 - Liam: 7/10 Bonus Point: Liam +1 (Breyfogle Easter Egg) Final Tally: Cal: 28/40 - Liam: 24/40 Please send any feedback our way via our Twitter @DCAUReview and be sure to like us on Faceboo

The Good Brothers put a bow on their Elseworlds of Batman month on this week's episode. All month, the guys have been celebrating the 80th anniversary of The Dark Knight by reviewing various incarnations of Batman in animated form. This week they wrap up with the pilot episode of the 2013 3D-animated show Beware The Batman. Topics include Alfred as more than Batman's chef, the series creators choice to be wildly different with choosing Batman's rogues, the indie-rock theme song, some familiar names involved in the production and voice cast, and whether this episode piques the interest enough to watch the rest of the series. All of this and a complete scorecard on this week's DCAU Review Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode!  See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 7/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 7/10 Music:Cal: 4/10 - Liam: 4/10 Visuals/Animation:

The silver episode of the DCAU Review continues the Good Brothers' exploration of the Elseworlds of Batman, as they celebrate Batman's 80th birthday. This week they're covering Batman: Under The Red Hood, the 2010 DVD release that adapts the Under The Hood storyline from the comics. The guys talk about having the comic writer adapting his own story into animated form and whether that might have been a detriment to the animated feature. They also discuss a bloated story, a large voice cast with a few inconsistent performances, and the mashup of animation styles used. All of this and a complete scorecard plus an update on our Twitter giveaway! Please be sure to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts or on iTunes! Click Here To Download The Entire Episode! See Cal & Liam's entire scorecard for this week's episode by clicking below: Plot: Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 6/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 7/10 Music Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 5/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 - Liam: 7/10 Final Tally: Cal: 25/40 -