
331 episodes

The DCAU Review The DCAU Review
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4.8 • 30 Ratings
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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! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support
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Ep. 279 - DCAU Character Spotlight - Martian Manhunter, Vol. I
Cal & Liam are back and fresh off of wrapping up the JLU Cadmus Story Arc they are dusting off the DCAU Character Spotlight and shining it directly onto the J'onn J'onnz aka the Martian Manhunter. Hear the Good Brothers talk about the last surviving Martian's origins in the early days of Detective Comics and then chronicle his appearances throughout Season One of Justice League. The hosts recount his most memorable appearances including his entire DCAU backstory, and the episode where he nearly defeats his own team in order to have a chance at reuniting with his lost family. The hosts also chat his tie-in comics appearances in Justice League Adventures as well as the great Carl Lumbly's place amongst the DCAU voice actors after a memorable turn as the Manhunter from Mars. The hosts wrap up the episode by covering some of J'onn's merchandise and toys and a preview of next week's somewhat-related Elseworlds review. All of this and much more await you on this exciting spotlight episode of the DCAU Review!
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Ep. 278 - JLU - Divided We Fall
The end is here...or is it? Join the Good Brothers, who are absolutely here to discuss the finale of the Justice League Unlimited Cadmus-story arc and the episode "Divided We Fall." Cal & Liam do their best to put a bow on one of the seminal storylines in DCAU history with a complete, giant-sized breakdown. Hear the hosts discuss the juxtaposition of the Aaron Sorkin-like drama of the first 3 episodes with the punch'em up action-first style of this episode and why Superman's choice was arguably the perfect exhibition for the Man of Steel's true character. Additionally the hosts break down of "Dr. Fight's" action choreography, a goosebump inducing soundtrack and an all-star voice cast to boot. All of this and much much more await you on this week's DCAU Review!
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Final Scores:
Plot: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 8/10
Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 9/10
Music: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10
Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10
Bonus Point: None
Final Tally: Cal: 34/40 – Liam: 37/40
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Ep. 277 - JLU - Panic In The Sky
The Good Brothers are back with the penultimate episode in the Justice League Unlimited Season 2 "Cadmus Arc" with a review of "Panic In The Sky." Hear the hosts compare and contrast the plot styles for this and last week's episode, the non-stop action in the 2nd and 3rd acts of the episode, the absolute bonkers reveal at the climax of the episode and Nicholle Tom's double duty voice performance. Plus the hosts discuss a possible Colonel Sanders cameo, "Lexposition" and much more fun on this week's all new DCAU Review!
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Final Scores:
Plot: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10
Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 9/10
Music: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10
Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 10/10
Bonus Point: None
Final Tally: Cal: 32/40 – Liam: 34/40
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Bonus Ep. 49 - A Chat with Static Shock & Justice League writer Len Uhley
The Good Brothers are here to celebrate the Labor Day holiday weekend in the United States with a special interview with veteran animation writer Len Uhley. Len's career spans multiple decades and includes shows like Ducktales, Darkwing Duck, Ben 10, The Batman, Transformers and X-Men: The Animated Series along with DCAU shows Justice League and Static Shock. Cal & Liam sit down for a discussion with Len on his incredible and still very active place in the animation world, how he got into the business, how working with Alan Burnett early on led to him writing 16 episodes of Static, his passion regarding the Hollywood writer's strike and some incredible insight into the brilliant mind of the late, great Dwayne McDuffie. Strap yourselves in for an hour of fun, laughs and insight on this special bonus episode of the DCAU Review!
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Ep. 276 - JLU - Flashpoint
New month, same Good Brothers! Cal & Liam are back with more Justice League Unlimited reviews and are picking things back up right where they left off, smack dab in the middle of the Cadmus story arc and the episode "Flashpoint." The hosts discuss the brief but brutal battle between Captain Atom and Superman, the continued parallels to real world events during the early 2000s, a sneaky Easter Egg reveals what Lex Luthor is up to and why this episode showed the importance of chemistry amongst the voice actors. Much more and a preview of next week's episode all await you on today's DCAU Review!
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Final Scores:
Plot: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10
Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 8/10
Music: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 7/10
Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10
Bonus Point: None
Final Tally: Cal: 35/40 – Liam: 35/40
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Bonus Ep. 48 - Batman The Adventures Continue: Season Three - Issue Seven - The Offer Part II
Just like the issue they're reviewing this special Bonus Episode of the DCAU Review is better late than never! Join the Good Brothers as they discuss the delayed but not denied seventh issue of Batman: The Adventures Continue: Season Three titled "The Offer, Part II." The hosts talk about an action-packed issued with owls, cats, plants and bats (OH MY!) that feature multiple artists, newcomer Jacob Edgar's take on the TNBA style, and offer their thoughts on what ties all of the art styles together. The hosts also chat about where they think this all could be headed, try to wrap their heads around how all of this will be resolved in the last issues and much more !
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Customer Reviews
Best way to revisit your favourite episodes
Been listening to Cal and Liam (great name) for a few years now. Other DCAU podcasts have faded or failed, but they are still going strong. It speaks to their commitment, but I also think it speaks to the format: they specifically highlight elements of the episodes which are often given passing mentions in other podcast reviews, and that makes them stand out as a podcast trying to celebrate all aspects of the creative team. Their alternate universe episodes and character spotlights are also excellent and entertaining, and I want to give special attention to how they consistently maintain focus in the episode topics where other podcasts often wander into tedious tangents about nothing. Great work all around, guys.
Excellent
This is the BEST podcast out there for lovers of the DCAU! Cal and Liam have the best format, the best conversations!!! The pod is the highlight of my Saturday morning!
The ultimate DCAU podcast
These guys have been at it a while, and have already covered a huge chunk of DCAU episodes.
I really enjoy throwing this on after I have watched an episode of BTAS or JLU so I can hear their takes on it and learn more.
Awesome podcast with great discussions, must listen for any fan of the DCAU