Ep. 210 - Static Shock - Power Play

Come for the multiple references to the 2008 film Jumper, stay for the review of Static Shock season 2 episode "Power Play" that features the first time Richie Foley would get super powers. Richie doesn't develop his own powers but is instead gifted them by a strange man has tried to give him self a catchy nickname. The Good Brothers are quick to point out goes over just as well as when anyone else tries to bestow a nickname upon themselves, and also call out his lack of originality on the others he's bestowed powers upon. Hear the hosts talk about a really good episode showcasing Jason Marsden's acting chops, some very meta voice acting from Phil Lamarr, music that gets a passing grade from the resident harshest critic of Static's soundtrack, and a plot that seems undercut by later seasons and a lack of consequences. Plus the hosts talk about the early 2000s era superhero trend of avoiding classic costumes, which Looney Tunes character the villain reminds one host of and a special preview for next week's final review of the month, all 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 consider leaving us a 5-star review! Plot: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 7/10 Music: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 6/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 9/10 Bonus Point: Liam +1 (Green Lantern joke) Final Tally: Cal: 27/40 – Liam: 29/40