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The Good Brothers return to their Batman; The Animated Series reviews with one of the most memorable episodes in the entire BTAS run with a review of "Trial." The hosts discuss how this episode that was originally pitched to be a full-length movie fits nicely into a 22 minute episode while establishing the Janet Van Dorn character and a large representation of the Rogues Gallery. Hear the hosts speculate on the Bruce/Van Dorn relationship, discuss the predictably hilarious bits of episode's co-writer Paul Dini's humor showcased throughout the 2nd and 3rd acts, and the notable lack of various villain themes used in the Harvey Cohen soundtrack. Plus, Cal & Liam delve deep into the large voice cast which ends up being a bit of a family affair for one of main cast members and a murders' row in the rest of the cast. All of this and a preview of next week's BTAS review await on this week's DCAU Review! Ways to support the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcas

If you're reading this, you already know this is another double feature of The Zeta Project with the Good Brothers continuing their goal to motor through as many episodes as they can at one time! This week's episode features reviews of the season one episodes "West Bound" and "Hicksburg" both of which fair a little bit better with the hosts scores than the prior Double Feature. With one episode taking place nearly entirely on a train with Looney Tunes-style comedy, while the other episode's voice cast features DCAU voice acting veteran in one of the main roles, is it possible that Cal & Liam actually have some positive things to say about these episodes? The only way to know is to listen to this week's all new DCAU Review! Ways to support 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 merch Final Scores: West Bound

The Good Brothers look to rebound after a difficult, yet entertaining double feature episode last week with a return to Neo Gotham in the Batman Beyond episode "King's Ransom." The hosts discuss a plot the poetically sees the demise of the Royal Flush Gang as King chooses money and riches over family and continued comparison to his Father-In-Law. Cal & Liam also chat about a visually impressive episode with one glaring issue that plagues the episode, music from the legendary Shirley Walker and a voice cast that features several recasts and some ironic dialogue. Other topics discussed include elderly Bruce Wayne's greatest foe, the chemistry between Will Friedle and the late Kevin Conroy, Bruce's mannerisms lifted from Alfred and a preview of next week's Double Feature episode on this week's DCAU Review! Ways to support the Podcast: Subscribe 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 v

Over a year after the last issue hit shelves, Batman The Adventures Continue returned this week with HUGE first issue picking up on plot threads from last season and linking to other classic DCAU properties like Mask of The Phantasm and Justice League Unlimited. By returning to the Batman: The Animated Series roots with a story steeped in the classic noir from the returning writers Paul Dini and Alan Burnett, the hosts break down the entire plot which follows up with The Muscle character introduced in Season Two of the comic and brings back some recognizable faces not seen since the BTAS days. After the Good Brothers give a thorough breakdown of the plot and discuss the gorgeous interior artwork they are joined by none other than issue artist Jordan Gibson to discuss a myriad of topics including the long journey from start to finish, which artists served as biggest influences, the process of translating the classic BTAS "Dark Deco" style into The New Batman Adventures redesigns, which panels ended up being Jo

The Good Brothers are back for better or worse with an amusing double feature of The Zeta Project's season one episodes "Change of Heart" and "The Next Gen." One episode takes place inside a museum and features a nominee for the worst parents of the DCAU, the next features another Infiltration Unit Robot blowing up "The Merchant of Death's" weapons cadre. Hear whether these episodes could makes fans of TZP out of the hosts or whether it's more of the status quo. Plus the hosts talk about discuss their disappointment in a lack of Easter Eggs in the Hall of Robots, some of the missed "trivia" facts from the DCAU Wiki and a for the first time in ages, a NEGATIVE bonus point is awarded for an uncomfortable and unnecessary plot point. All of this and more await you on this week's all new DCAU Review!  Ways to support the Podcast: Subscribe 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

The Good Brothers once again return to the future aka "50 years from now, whenever now is" as they pick up where they left off in their Batman Beyond reviews. Season 2 of the Future Dark Knight's show wraps up with the origins of Bruce's four-legged best friend and protector, Ace in the episode "Ace In The Hole." The hosts discuss a myriad of things including steroid-infused canines, the nuances of Kevin Conroy's brilliant performance, how the music for Beyond stands out after a long layoff of Beyond reviews and a new debate over whether this is actually a Christmas episode. Plus hear the hosts chat about the poetry of Bruce finding a companion in the place where he had experienced his greatest tragedy, a sneaky easter egg for a future episode of the series and an attempt to name Terry's disguise counterpart to Matches Malone. All of this and more await on this week's episode of the DCAU Review! Ways to support the Podcast: Subscribe DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please

Happy (almost) New Year as the Good Brothers look back at 2022 and forward to 2023 they do their best to put a nice bow on the year for the podcast and the DCAU community. The hosts recap their top 5 highest scored episodes of the year in a list fittingly dominated by Batman: The Animated Series in its 30th Anniversary year. Cal & Liam certainly didn't love every episode they covered as you'll also hear a recap of the 3 lowest scored episodes of the year along with a recap of the different Elseworlds visited and some of this year's Special Guest Correspondents that joined the program. To wrap things up the hosts preview a little bit of the year to come for the DCAU Review and look back at some of the goings on in and around the DCAU in 2022 including tie-in comics, the tragic loss of Kevin Conroy, and James Gunn looking to JLU to influence his DC Movie Universe relaunch. All of this and the hosts reveal which show will kick off their 2023 reviews on this week's DCAU Review! --- Send in a voice message:

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the DCAU Review! As a special thank you to all of the listeners, the Good Brothers are gifting a review of The Batman Adventures Holiday Special from 1994. The hosts discuss their nostalgia for this comic and the incredible roster of artists and writers that worked on the project that was eventually adapted into animated form in the New Batman Adventures episode "Holiday Knights." After a brief discussion of their memories and love of the book, Cal & Liam bring in friend of the show, director of Batman The Animated Series and one of the artists from the book, Kevin Altieri. Kevin shares his memories about how the project came about, the artists that inspired his Batman art style, how he felt about its' eventual animated adaptation, and Paul Dini's habit of tasking Kevin with stories that take place at New Year's. All of this plus Kevin offers a sneak preview of the story he drew for an upcoming issue of Batman The Adventures Continue titled "Old Flames." Be sure to

Tis the Holiday season and the Good Brothers are home for the holidays with a return to Batman: The Animated Series for one last review of an episode in 2022. Sticking with the holiday theme the hosts review the Emmy Award-winning episode "A Bullet For Bullock" that takes place between Christmas and New Years and features a story based on Detective Comics No. 651 by Chuck Dixon. Hear Cal & Liam break down the episode in full, discuss what how effectively the episode paints Detective Bullock as an unsympathetic character despite him being the target of a mysterious hitman. Additionally the hosts talk about an episode that has a darker visual pallet, surprisingly overt references to illegal substances and an antagonist that bears unfortunate resemblance to one of the most notorious criminals in the last decade. Plus an extensive discussion on the Emmy Award-winning music of the episode, the hosts first episode featuring Kevin Conroy since his untimely passing and a preview of the next episode coming on New

The Good Brothers are back for another week of "Dakota December" and they're bringing a slice of early 2000s pop culture with them as they tackle the Static Shock episode "Duped" which features Backstreet Boy AJ McLean and Coolio in guest starring roles. Hear the hosts break down a plot that has an awful lot of AJ McLean and not much else, Coolio not playing himself but instead a visually mesmerizing Bang Baby villain. Hear them discuss the shift to the more classic DCAU cel-shading and the difference it makes from the early seasons, and one of the most popular actors from the early 90s in a minor role that makes one host feel like he was misused. In addition to this hear Cal & Liam discuss how this episode fits into the signature Static celebrity-guest episodes and a preview of next week's special holiday themed review on this week's all new DCAU Review! Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more content from the #DCAUReview and other #DCAU content creators like them! Also be sure to subsc

As the calendar page turns and the weather gets colder, the Good Brothers head to the warm sunny skies of Dakota for a few weeks to review Static Shock and this week's episode "Brother Sister Act." The hosts enjoy a fun plot that revolves around a pair of siblings including Virgil's own sister Sharon and her being convinced that she's discovered his secret. In addition to a fun plot the hosts talk about some great visuals from the villains' powers being manifested, and a final battle that takes place in a basketball arena. Plus a break down of music, and a discussion on how the main villains' voice acting chemistry really plays into an emotional plot and effective twist on their motivation. All of this and a preview of next week's episode await you on this week's all new DCAU Review!   Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more content from the #DCAUReview and other #DCAU content creators like them! Also be sure to subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Pod

With the month coming to a close, the Good Brothers are packing their bags and getting ready to leave Metropolis for a bit, but before they leave they are shining a spotlight on one of the Man of Steel's most formidable foes in John Corbin aka Metallo. From his first appearance in the very first episode of Superman: The Animated Series to his appearances in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited Metallo left his mark on the DCAU and the hosts talk about each of those memorable appearances. In addition to his appearances, Cal and Liam also touch on how the brilliant Metallo theme from Lolita Ritmanis and Malcolm McDowell's unforgettable performance work together to create one of the most memorable characters in the DCAU. Plus the hosts also touch on his Superman Adventures appearances penned by a legendary comic book writer and his action figures as well. All of this and a preview of next week's episode await you on this week's all new DCAU Review! Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more

Happy Holidays to you and yours from the DCAU Review! As has become tradition, the Good Brothers bring you their annual Black Friday Special with a new trip down memory lane to discuss what else but toys! This year the hosts focus on some of the most insane figures from the Kenner run of Batman: The Animated Series action figures. While the actual show on which the toys were based was a dark, gritty retro-inspired atmosphere, the toys followed no such theme. With bright colors, fantastic futuristic technology and mad-lib style names, Cal and Liam have plenty to discuss as they cover as few of the most egregious offenders in a celebration of the bizarre and surreal creations from the 90s Kenner line. Tune in and laugh along on this special Bonus Episode of the DCAU Review Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more content from the #DCAUReview and other #DCAU content creators like them! Also be sure to subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please con

The Good Brothers return for another Superman: The Animated Series review as they pick up where they left off last week with Part 2 of "Blasts from the Past." Hear the hosts discuss Emil Hamilton's naming of the "Fortress of Solitude", speculation on where the Earth's other heroes might have been during Jax-Ur and Mala's takeover, and a goosebump inducing moment for one of the hosts. Plus hear more of the boys' Emil Hamilton lore, where Hasbro missed out on making a scuba suit 4-pack and one of the hosts thinks the storyboard artists had the italicized lock on for the third act. Plus hear which plot points fall victim to the Mandela Effect for both Cal & Liam and hear a sneak peek at next week's Superman-themed DCAU Spotlight episode and much more await on this week's all new DCAU Review! Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more content from the #DCAUReview and other #DCAU content creators like them! Also be sure to subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple P

Come for the classic Superman: The Animated Series review, stay for the Emil Hamilton tan lore. That's right the tannest man in the DCAU is a hot topic of discussion once again as the Good Brothers review "Blasts From The Past Part I" on this week's episode. With such little STAS remaining, the hosts decide to give this two-parter a closer look by reviewing both episodes separately and providing a full episode score on next week's review of part 2. But this week the hosts still give their not-yet final scores for the same four categories, discussing the thin line between Superman being naive and being hopeful when it comes to trusting Mala in such a short amount of time. Plus how the DCAU handled the Phantom Zone versus how it was handled in the Donner Films, music from Kristopher Carter and a full break down of the voice cast await you on this week's all new DCAU Review! Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more content from the #DCAUReview and other #DCAU content creators like them! Also be s

Cal and Liam are back on a very unhappy occasion, as they discuss the death of iconic Batman voice actor, Kevin Conroy. Our show will have a more longform tribute to Kevin in the coming months, but we wanted to post something today with just our raw, unfiltered emotions on such a tough day for DCAU and Batman fans everywhere. If you would like to share your own Kevin Conroy tributes with us, please feel free to leave a reply on our instagram or twitter accounts, or in the comments section of the youtube version of this episode. If you'd prefer it remain private, feel free to DM us on the socials listed above. Goodnight, Kevin. Thank you for everything. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dcaureview/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dcaureview/support

Lots of chatter about the Man of Steel as of late may lead you to believe the Good Brothers planned to cover Superman: The Animated Series for the month of November just for that sweet, sweet social media engagement. However, it's all a coincidence as the hosts kick off a month's worth of Superman content with a review of the second chapter of the Bizarro trilogy with the aptly titled episode "Bizarro's World." Hear the hosts discuss a plot the meanders between comedy, tragedy and happenstance that pairs with visuals that struggle to be interesting due to the plot. Cal & Liam also discuss Tim Daly's double-duty as a naïve Bizarro and a kind and compassionate Superman and Lolita Ritmanis' score for the episode that features a few returning character themes. All of this, a preview of next week's episode and Cal reveals which episode DC President Jim Lee revealed to him as his favorite on this week's all new DCAU Review! Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more content from the #DCAUReview a

After an extended celebration of Batman: The Animated Series 30th Anniversary, the Good Brothers take a trip around the multiverse for a spooky Elseworlds tale from Batman The Brave and The Bold entitled "Shadow of the Bat!" - Hear the hosts discuss the cold open that features "Bat-Ape" and an appropriately vampire-centric story with an infected Batman terrorizing the Justice League International. With visual fun of numerous manifestations of Batman's vampiric powers and music inspired by classic horror films, the hosts also draw parallels to the horror genre in the plot. Wrapping up the episode, Cal and Liam also discuss how Diedrich Bader's performance allows for a more sinister characterization of the Dark Knight. Plenty of more tidbits and items to discuss including some behind the scenes notes passed on from series Producer James Tucker and much more, as well as a preview of next week's all new episode on this week's all new DCAU Review! Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more content fr

In what can only be described as a joke gone terribly wrong, the Good Brothers wrap up their month revisiting episodes covered in the early days of the podcast by honoring poll results that had listeners vote for a look back at "The Underdwellers." Will the hosts be able to find anything redeemable about an episode that finds itself among the lowest rank of all time? Does Batman fighting numerous crocodiles and a man dressed like a pirate with an army of children have anything redeemable for Cal & Liam to discuss? The answer to these questions may surprise you, but probably won't. However, the journey back through this legendarily bad episode is a ton of fun and honest critique. Take a listen a preview next week's spooky review on this week's all new DCAU Review! Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more content from the #DCAUReview and other #DCAU content creators like them! Also be sure to subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please conside

Another week, another Special Guest Correspondent with this week the Good Brothers welcoming the third member of the Watchtower Database, Mattie Pahl to the program to revisit "Beware The Gray Ghost" for this week's review. The hosts discuss everything from some rather off-model visuals, a perfect soundtrack and some behind the scenes tales about two of the special guest voice actors and how Andrea Romano cast them in their roles. Plus a unique perspective on the parallels between Batman's arc and the Mad Bomber and how there is actually a similarity between the two and much more await you on this week's DCAU Review! Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more content from the #DCAUReview and other #DCAU content creators like them! Also be sure to subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dcaureview/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dcaureview/supp