EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 1H 27M
Ep. 401 - The New Batman Adventures - Growing Pains
from The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast · host The DCAU Review
Fresh off their landmark 400th episode of the pod, Cal & Liam return this week to continue their reviews of the DCAU with one of the seminal episodes of The New Batman Adventures , that being "Growing Pains." When Robin meets a mysterious runaway girl, he's determined to help her discover the secrets of her past and how she came to be. Hear the hosts break down an absolute masterpiece in TMS animation and a story that originally was penned to be a Dick Grayson/Robin tale. The hosts also discuss the wonderful soundtrack callbacks to themes from the original Batman The Animated Series while also introducing a haunting theme song for our female lead for the episode. Wrapping things up the hosts the small but mighty voice cast, and revisit some of Robin's voice actor, Mathew Valecnia's recollection of working on the emotional episode. All of this a much more await you on this instant classic episode of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReviewFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Music: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 40/40 – Liam: 40/40**Top Pick
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Fresh off their landmark 400th episode of the pod, Cal & Liam return this week to continue their reviews of the DCAU with one of the seminal episodes of The New Batman Adventures , that being "Growing Pains." When Robin meets a mysterious runaway girl, he's determined to help her discover the secrets of her past and how she came to be. Hear the hosts break down an absolute masterpiece in TMS animation and a story that originally was penned to be a Dick Grayson/Robin tale. The hosts also discuss the wonderful soundtrack callbacks to themes from the original Batman The Animated Series while also introducing a haunting theme song for our female lead for the episode. Wrapping things up the hosts the small but mighty voice cast, and revisit some of Robin's voice actor, Mathew Valecnia's recollection of working on the emotional episode. All of this a much more await you on this instant classic episode of the DCAU Review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at https://buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReviewSubscribe to the pod on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star reviewSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.comFollow us: Twitter/X @DCAUReview Instagram @DCAUReviewFinal Scores:Plot: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Music: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 40/40 – Liam: 40/40**Top Pick
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