Best Elseworld Podcasts (2025)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Good Brothers who are back together and happy to help you unwrap one last gift this holiday season with a review of the Batgirl Adventures #1 comic book. This story penned by the incomparable Paul Dini with DCAU comic legend Rick Burchett, features a tale that takes place on Christmas Eve and features the…

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Ep. 382- The New Batman Adventures - Joker's Millions 1:31:37

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Liam & Cal are back with one final review of The New Batman Adventures for 2025 with a look at the Paul Dini penned, "Joker's Millions." The hosts discuss the plot that sees the Joker inherit a fortune from an old rival named "King" Barlow, only to find out the joke's on him. They also talk about the numerous quotable lines, another memorable Mark …

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Supergirl and Marvel with Comics Explained 2:10:05

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Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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Scott Snyder chats Absolute Joker! 1:33:02

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Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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Who deserves a long, uninterrupted run? 44:47

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Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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Ep. 381 - The New Batman Adventures - Never Fear w/ Jordan Gibson 1:39:25

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The Good Brothers are joined this week by returning guest and Batman The Adventures Continue artist Jordan Gibson to look at The New Batman Adventures episode "Never Fear." The hosts discuss the ins and outs of the episode including Tim Drake's reaction being a direct result of his upbringing, Batman being sloppy when he's robbed of fear and why th…

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What is the BEST DCEU movie? 1:05:21

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Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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Ep. 380 - The New Batman Adventures - You Scratch My Back 1:32:43

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Cal & Liam are back from their Thanksgiving break and ready to continue their reviews of The New Batman Adventures for the entire month of December. This week they kick things off with "You Scratch My Back" which is the series debut of Nightwing and the return of Catwoman. The hosts discuss the really fun plot that doesn't undercut your heroes' int…

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Chip Zdarsky talks Cap (and Wonder Woman)! 1:12:21

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Plus the sad demise of Zdarsky Comic News! Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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Can Superman beat the MCU? 1:24:53

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Featuring Hassan and DJ! Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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Bonus Ep. 66 - Black Friday Special - The Best 8 Mattel Justice League Unlimited Action Figures 1:28:31

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The DCAU Review is taking the week off from their normally scheduled program, but as is the case this time of year, are continuing a tradition of kicking off the Holiday season, The Good Brothers are doing so the only way they know how to: with a special Black Friday Special Bonus Episode! This year, the hosts are talking all about the expansive 20…

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What happens when the Bat meets the Merc in the most meta multiverse ever? From Batman / Deadpool #1 by DC & Marvel Comics 54:18

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🎙️ What happens when the Bat meets the Merc in the most meta multiverse ever? One is the world’s greatest detective. The other talks to the readers more than his therapist. Together, they shatter the fourth wall and maybe the entire omniverse! Ep. 173 Batman/Deadpool: The Cosmic Kiss Caper from Batman/Deadpool #1 (DC/Marvel, 2026) Find us at https:…

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Ep. 379 - The Best & Worst Episodes of Batman Beyond Ranked 1:46:40

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Liam and Cal continue their stay in the future of the DCAU, but with no new episodes of Batman Beyond left to review, the hosts look back at a full review of their highest and lowest ranked episodes of the show. The hosts also compare their top-ranked episodes against another website's definitive ranking and even have a few ideas on which episodes …

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Cartoons used to go too hard! 1:02:15

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Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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The comics that made us! 1:04:13

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Kenny Porter stops by to talk about comics and his books! Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns.By ComicPop

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Ep. 378 - The Zeta Project - Eye of The Storm & Quality Time 55:38

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Cal & Liam are counting down until they can remove the albatross around their necks that is The Zeta Project , with another double feature of season two's episodes "Eye of the Storm" and "Quality Time." The hosts discuss the lack of plot in the first episode that resolves around Zeta fighting...the weather? While the discussion on episode two gets …

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What if Jean Grey was resurrected instead of Colossus during Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men? 47:12

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🎙️ What if Jean Grey was resurrected instead of Colossus? Mutant destinies collide as we revisit one of the X-Men’s most “astonishing” eras — and imagine a fiery twist to its resurrection storyline. Ep. 172 — What If Jean Grey Was Resurrected Instead of Colossus? from Astonishing X-Men #1–6 “Gifted” (2004, Marvel Comics) and What If? Astonishing X-…

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Ep. 377 - Batman Beyond - Unmasked 1:33:29

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Cal & Liam make one final return to future Gotham for a brand-new review of the final episode of Batman Beyond with a look at "Unmasked." The hosts talk about the episode's production trouble and unfortunately timed episode content that led to it never airing on Kids WB! in the USA. They also discuss how it is not a proper finale for the series com…

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Bonus Ep. 65- 5 of the Spookiest DCAU Episodes 50:08

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The Good Brothers are not quite ready to move into the traditional holiday season, just yet, instead choosing to stay one more week discussing five of the spookiest and scary moments across the DCAU. Hear the hosts share a pair of episodes that got them banned from watching due to how scared they were after watching as well as one of the more fun h…

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The future of MCU Spider-Man ft. DJ Wooldridge! 1:08:34

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Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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What if Superman fought Frankenstein and Dracula? From Superman #344 (DC Comics) 41:02

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🎙️ What if Superman fought Frankenstein and Dracula? It’s spooky season in the Omniverse, and we’re inviting two gothic horror icons into the DC Universe! Time to find out what happens when the Last Son of Krypton crosses paths with the Lord of Vampires and the Creature of Promethean Science. Ep. 171 What If Superman Fought Dracula & Frankenstein? …

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Ep. 376 - Elseworlds - Batman Caped Crusader - Nocturne 1:36:04

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Cal and Liam return for what shapes up to be the spookiest Batman Caped Crusader episodes yet with a vampire that feeds on young children s the carnival comes to town. But that's not all that's scary, when Harvey Dent has faces the scariest thing a prospective politician can imagine when he's tasked with the decision to not be corrupt! Spoooooooooo…

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Scariest movies and best candy! 1:02:20

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Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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Make another Dredd movie! 55:43

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Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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Ep. 375 - Elseworlds - Batman Caped Crusader - Moving Target 1:46:49

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Cal and Liam continue their latest stint in the world of Batman: Caped Crusader! Jim Gordon is seemingly under attack by multiple assassins (including the dangerous Onomatopoeia), but can Batman uncover what's really going on in time to save Jim, Barbara & the other good cops in Gotham City?! Join the Good Brothers as they break down the episode's …

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What if we opened a portal to New York Comic Con 2025 to reveal our highlights? 38:57

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🎙️ What If We Opened a Portal to New York Comic Con 2025 to Reveal Our Highlights? NYCC is our annual pilgrimage through fandom—and this year we opened a portal to relive it all! From retro creators and cosplay encounters to surprise Marvel reveals and new comic treasures, we’re sharing the sights, sounds, and stories that made 2025’s con unforgett…

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Ep. 374 - Elseworlds - Batman Caped Crusader - Night Ride 1:33:54

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Liam and Cal continue their trek through the spookiest month of the year with another Caped Crusader review! This week, they look at a new version of DC's Gentleman Ghost and discuss the "reverse Robin Hood" persona given to the villain. They also look at the deepening of Batman's relationship with Alfred, a surprising DC/Vertigo character appearan…

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Ep. 373 - Elseworlds - Batman Caped Crusader - The Stress of Her Regard w/ Monica Kubina 1:47:46

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Cal and Liam are in the mood for creepy and spooky tales as we move into the month of October, and to celebrate they're bringing the best friend of the show, DC Comics artist and colorist Monica Kubina! This week the hosts pick up right where they left off last year with Batman Caped Crusader and another of their "controversial characters" this tim…

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Let's save Star Wars! 1:12:24

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Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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Bonus Ep. 64 - Batman Adventures #21 - House of Dorian 45:02

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The Good Brothers are once again delving into the wonderfully wild and sometimes canon DCAU tie-in comics with a look at the Batman The Animated Series comic Batman Adventure, Vol. 1, #21 which features a story of clashing monsters Man-Bat, Tygrus and Anthony Romulus aka The Wolf Man! The hosts discuss this wild tale of revenge from the evil Dr. Do…

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Jim Zub on Conan! 1:15:39

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Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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What if Marvel and DC comics were part of the same company? (From Deadpool / Batman #1) 39:01

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🎙️ Two Publishers, Both Alike in Dignity… What if DC and Marvel were one shared multiverse? We’re diving into the biggest crossover in years to explore the ultimate fan fiction gone corporate canon. Ep. 169 Deadpool Batman #1: What If Marvel & DC Were the Same Company? from Deadpool Batman #1 (Marvel/DC, 2025) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatch…

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Crossovers and video game movies! 59:39

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Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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Ep. 372 - Static Shock - Wet and Wild 1:13:02

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The Good Brothers are back once again with one of the final new Static Shock reviews left on the schedule with a season four episode titled "Wet and Wild" which features the return of Aqua Maria and Hot Streak, working together as a couple and the interesting introduction to the possible Bang Baby syndrome that gave them and Static and Gear their p…

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Ep. 371 - Static Shock - Where The Rubber Meets The Road 1:15:24

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Cal & Liam are back with another new review this week returning with more Static Shock in time for the announcement of the new DC Comics Miniseries with a Terry McGinnis Batman! This week's review is of "Where The Rubber Meets The Road" from Season 4 which deals with the discovery that Rubberband Man has been hiding his struggle with dyslexia. The …

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What if Jason (Friday the 13th) fought Freddy (Nightmare on Elm Street) and Ash (Evil Dead)? 49:59

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🎙️ Groovy? Dreamy? Slashy? Let’s get ready to SCREAM! What happens when three horror icons collide in the multiverse—and who’s left standing when the blood dries? Ep. 168 What if Jason (Friday the 13th) fought Freddy (Nightmare on Elm Street) and Ash (Evil Dead)? from Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #1-6 (Wildstorm/Dynamite, 2007–2008) Find us at https://…

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Ep. 370 - DCAU Character Spotlight - Aquaman 1:15:12

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The Good Brothers are celebrating their 370th episode by switching on the big DCAU Character Spotlight and pointing it towards the King of the Ocean himself, Aquaman. The hosts discuss his first appearance in Superman: The Animated Series where he looked more akin to his Super Friends counterpart and his subsequent appearances in Justice League and…

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Bonus Ep. 63 - Batman Gotham Adventures #6 - Last Chance 52:22

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Liam and Cal wrap up the month with a special bonus review of The New Batman Adventures tie-in comic book Batman Gotham Adventures #6 written by Ty Templeton and Rich Burchett that seems to give the DCAU canon origin of the Deadman....or does it? The hosts review the story titled "Last Chance" and discuss the artwork and try to determine if it pass…

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What if we were gods of the omniverse & could create our own multiverses? (Four-year Anniversary Special!) 27:54

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🎙️ Gods of the Omniverse? It’s Our 4-Year Anniversary! from Dear Watchers Episode 167 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Happy (slightly belated) birthday to us! Dear Watchers just turned 4 years old, and we’re celebrating with you. We look back at our origins (dating back to July 2021), share wild trivia about our journey (170+ episodes, 6,…

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Ep. 369 - Elseworlds - Teen Titans - Winner Take All 1:17:01

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As promised, the Good Brothers are off on a multiversal adventure with their Elseworlds review of the Teen Titans season two episode "Winner Take All" which finds Robin, Beast Boy and Cyborg battle it out with a group of other heroes that also happens to feature Speedy for the title of Champion of Champions! Hear the hosts talk about the similariti…

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Audio Commentaries are important! 1:14:42

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Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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Ep. 368 - Justice League Unlimited - The Great Brain Robbery 1:32:42

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Liam and Cal sit down to review one of the most memorable episodes of Justice League Unlimited this week and while the general plot is similar, we can promise you this is not a sequel to Freaky Friday. The episode in question is "The Great Brain Robbery" which sees Lex Luthor and The Flash swamp consciousnesses as hijinks ensues. The hosts talk abo…

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What if Wonder Woman was crossed with She-Ra and Barbie to lead the Star Riders, a team of sparkling superheroines? 46:58

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🎙️ Wonder Woman Meets She-Ra Meets Barbie?! Grab a box of Cinnamon Mini Buns from 1993, comb your long luxurious hair, and polish your gemstones—because today we’re traveling to the most glittery corner of the multiverse. Ep. 166 What if Wonder Woman Led the Star Riders? from Wonder Woman and the Star Riders (Mattel/DC Promotional Minicomics, 1993)…

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The next Spider-Man movie suit! 1:12:10

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Originally recorded at youtube.com/comicpopreturns!By ComicPop

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Ep. 367- Justice League Unlimited - Patriot Act 1:29:54

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Cal & Liam are back with another new review, this week tackling the season three Justice League Unlimited episode "Patriot Act" which continues the season's theme of fantastic comic book fun but also has the return of the more politically charge characters from the season two's Cadmus story. The episode finds General Eiling returning and doing what…

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Fantastic Four: First Steps and the Beginning of the End of the Beginning of the MCU 1:15:56

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Everyone say it with me… Galactic is coming! Well, technically, Galactus has already come. We are here to give you that full on recap of the new Fantastic Four film. Tune in to hear us talk about the fourth iteration of this team facing off with the ultimate kaiju. And of course, that Silver Surfer. As this movie heralds the end and heralds the new…

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Ep. 366- Justice League Unlimited - Dead Reckoning 1:27:51

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Cal and Liam are picking things up where they last left Justice League Unlimited just a few days after the anniversary of the series' debut, with the episode "Dead Reckoning" which features the Boston Brand Deadman character who is sent on a mission to balance the scales of karma in order to earn his way to the afterlife. The hosts chat about the p…

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What if the Fantastic Four returned without powers—and had to face Galactiac (an amalgam of Galactus & Brainiac)? 1:02:43

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🎙️ Had a challenging week? Get ready for something fantastic. We’re going Amalgam, baby! This week, Marvel’s First Family meets DC’s death-defying adventurers in one of the boldest mash-ups of the Amalgam Age! Ep. 165 What if the Fantastic Four returned from their travels without powers—and had to face Galactiac? from Challengers of the Fantastic #…

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Epi. 365 - Batman Beyond - Heroes (Revisited) 1:32:44

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The Good Brothers wrap up #SuperFantasMonth with a look at the "Fantas" portion for a change, but with this being a DC animated podcast the hosts had to get creative and look for the DCAU's own "First Family of Marvel. " That search led them no further than the Batman Beyond season one episode titled "Heroes" in which Terry finds himself joined by …