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Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

Flat Squirrel Productions

Host Anthony Desiato (My Comic Shop History) takes flight with an ongoing podcast series exploring Superman! Digging for Kryptonite is an examination of Krypton"s Last Son across time and media, with deep dives into the creative visions, character elements, eras, and individual stories that have shaped the Man of Steel and the larger DC Universe since 1938. New episodes every Tuesday.

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01:21:38

The Post-Crisis MATRIX Supergirl

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2026/04/21

HostAnthonyDesiatoandguestMikeSangregoriodigintothePost-CrisisMatrixSupergirl—fromherintroductioninJohnByrne's"TheSupergirlSaga"toherill-advisedromancewithLexLuthorIIduringtheTriangleEratoherpivotal4-issuesolominiseriesbyRogerStern&JuneBrigman.ThepodcastwillfollowMatrixintotheclassicPeterDavidseriesinupcomingepisodes!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and

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01:15:20

A History of SUPERGIRL ON SCREEN (Superman Day Special!)

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2026/04/18

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special Superman Day bonus episode! Anthony and guest Ed Gross (Superman: The Definitive History) survey Supergirl's adaptations across film, television, and animation — including the 1984 Helen Slater film, SMALLVILLE, the CBS/CW series starring Melissa Benoist, and more.They also dig into the original SUPERMAN III treatment by Ilya Salkind, which reimagined Superman & Supergirl as lovers and Brainiac as Supergirl's adoptive father-turned-suitor.MORE talk about

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01:26:40

Supergirl in the BRONZE AGE — Daring New Adventures &...

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2026/04/14

HostAnthonyDesiatoandguestMartinGray(TooDangerousreviewblog)digintotheBronzeAgeseriesTHEDARINGNEWADVENTURESOFSUPERGIRLbyPaulKupperberg&CarmineInfantino.TheydiscussKara’svariouscostumepermutations,herrobustsupportingcast,theunsolvedmysteryofPhilipDecker,DickMalverne’sultimatefate,anaffectingstoryinvolvinglandladyIdaBerkowitz,andabandonedplansforKarainthepagesofDCDOUBLECOMICS.Plus,AnthonyandMartinrevisitthefinalPre-CrisisdaysofKaraZor-El,includingherheroicsacrificeinCRISISONINFINITEEARTHS.Support

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01:37:07

Supergirl in the SILVER AGE — The Girl of Steel BEGINS

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2026/04/07

HostAnthonyDesiatoandguestDanielSanchez(@wearingthecape)digintoSupergirl'sSilverAgeoriginsasthestarofherowndecade-longACTIONCOMICSbackupfeaturefromcreatorsOttoBinder,JerrySiegel,LeoDorfman,AlPlastino,JimMooney,andmore.Inawide-rangingdiscussion,Anthony&Danielcover:ForerunnerstoSupergirlintheyearsprecedingher1959introductionKaraZor-El'scharacterization,relationshipwithauthoritarianSuperman,andinitiallonelinessashis"emergencysecretweapon"atMidvaleOrphanageSupergirl'sevolutionasshemakesherpublicdebut

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01:00:29

Supergirl '26 FULL TRAILER Reaction!

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2026/04/01

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics) dig into the just-released FULL trailer for SUPERGIRL, the June 2026 film directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic

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01:37:23

STERLING GATES Talks SUPERGIRL Run & NEW KRYPTON Saga!

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2026/03/31

Host Anthony Desiato welcomes writer STERLING GATES to the podcast to dig into his classic 2008-2010 SUPERGIRL run with artist Jamal Igle and the sprawling NEW KRYPTON Saga! They discuss the original making of the New Krypton Saga, from its initial pitch to reworked ending; Sterling’s re-mapping of approximately 130 issues for the new line of omnibus collections to reflect the intended reading order; his approach to Kara and her supporting cast, including Lana Lang, Cat Grant, & Lucy Lane; where

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01:04:49

SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1 (Bonus Episode!)

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2026/03/27

HostAnthonyDesiatoandguestShawnHendricks(FatMooseComics)digintoSUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN#1,thefirstoftwo2026crossoverspecialsfromDC&Marvel.TheydiscusstheleadstorybyMarkWaid&JorgeJiménez—pittingSuperman&Spider-ManagainstBrainiac&DoctorOctopus—alongwithbackupspairingLoisLane&MaryJane,JonathanKent&BenParker,JimmyOlsen&Carnage,andmore.SPOILERWARNING!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS

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01:39:40

Supergirl: WOMAN OF TOMORROW by Tom King & Bilquis Evely

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2026/03/24

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Kara Szamborski (I Read Comics Books) dig into the basis for the forthcoming Supergirl movie — SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW by Tom King & Bilquis Evely. They discuss Kara Zor-El's characterization, Ruthye's POV, possible interpretations of the ending, how the project changed from its initial pitch, potential approaches to adapting the work, and more. Episode contains SPOILERS!"A Supergirl Fan Journey" begins here!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast

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01:44:34

Batman FAN ORIGINS (With Comic Book Artist V KEN...

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2026/03/19

Host Anthony Desiato begins a new fan journey in the series premiere of Lighting the Bat-Signal! In a wide-ranging conversation with comic book artist V Ken Marion (Battle Chronicle Sol-Stryker, Nightwing, & more), the duo shine a light on their respective Batman fan origins.Anthony & Ken share their first experiences with Batman, highlight the stories across media that most shaped their view of the character, and reveal what resonates most about the world of Gotham City.Get in on the ground

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02:05:25

The Many ENDINGS of Superman — Which Final Fate Is...

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2026/03/17

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tim Bruns dig into the various "final" Superman stories across time & media.Their survey covers "The Death of Superman" from SUPERMAN #149 (1961), "The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue" from SUPERMAN #162 (1963), "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?", KINGDOM COME, the Tom Welling Crisis scene, the series finale of SUPERMAN & LOIS, and more.In the end, which final fate is right for the Man of Steel: death in battle, immortality, centuries

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01:29:57

DC K.O. & the ALL IN SAGA (Red Skies Edition)

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2026/03/10

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo) dig into the Scott Snyder-led DC K.O. crossover event, featuring the heroes and villains of the DC Universe in a tournament to become King Omega and take on Darkseid.Anthony and Justin discuss the core 5-issue miniseries (by Snyder & Javi Fernández) as well as key tie-ins, including the main SUPERMAN title (by Joshua Williamson and Eddy Barrows), KNIGHTFIGHT (by Williamson & Dan Mora), JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED (by Mark Waid &

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01:40:32

Superman: The KRYPTONITE SPECTRUM — All-Star Superman...

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2026/03/03

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio dig into SUPERMAN: THE KRYPTONITE SPECTRUM, the 2025 Black Label miniseries from the creative team of ICE CREAM MAN (W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran, & Good Old Neon).Anthony and Mike discuss the new Kryptonite varieties & their effects on Superman, whether this work serves as a worthy successor to ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, the roles of Batman, Lex Luthor, & Lois Lane, THAT ending, and more.Episode contains SPOILERS!Support the

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01:49:22

Hammer Time — STEEL (John Henry Irons) Across Time &...

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2026/02/24

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) dig into the character of John Henry Irons, aka STEEL, across time & media — including his "Reign of the Supermen" debut, 1994-1998 solo series, underrated film starring Shaq, recent supporting role on TV's SUPERMAN & LOIS, and more.Why has this character resonated for over 30 years? Which era of Steel served him best? What layers does the John Henry folklore add, and is there a place for "John Henry Jr." in current

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01:45:24

ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN by Jason Aaron & Rafa Sandoval

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2026/02/17

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ralph Puma (Kill Me Kate) dig into the red-hot ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN series by Jason Aaron & Rafa Sandoval. This episode covers issues 1-14 — aka the first two collected editions of the series — and contains SPOILERS!Anthony and Ralph discuss the popularity of the series & how it compares to past publishing initiatives, an inspired take on Krypton & the Els, real-world parallels, a new Brainiac, and the ways in which certain core elements of the Superman

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01:16:57

Superman Group Editor PAUL KAMINSKI Returns!

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2026/02/10

Host Anthony Desiato welcomes back Superman Group Editor PAUL KAMINSKI to discuss the state of the Super-titles in 2026! Anthony and Paul discuss the upcoming "Reign of the Superboys," last year's launches of SUPERMAN UNLIMITED and Superboy in ACTION COMICS, the current DC K.O. event, recommended reading for the forthcoming LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES revival, and more.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS

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01:51:05

The ONE TRUE Brainiac, Collector of Worlds — GEOFF...

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2026/02/03

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Logan Crowley (Single Bound) dig into the "one, true Brainiac" introduced by Geoff Johns & Gary Frank in ACTION COMICS post-Infinite Crisis: the cold, Coluan collector of worlds who bottled Kandor and has appeared in many previous forms.Anthony & Logan discuss the original 2008 "Brainiac" comic book arc by Johns & Frank along with its 2013 animated adaptation (SUPERMAN: UNBOUND). They also cover subsequent interpretations of Brainiac in the New 52 &

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01:53:13

The KRYPTONIAN AI Brainiac (Plus: Spotlight on...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2026/01/27

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) dig into the Kryptonian AI Brainiac as depicted in SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES and the DCAU, SMALLVILLE, and the recent MY ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN. Is this the best take on Brainiac yet, or is it one villain from Krypton too many? Anthony and Zach also compare notes on the notorious 2006 animated movie SUPERMAN: BRAINIAC ATTACKS, which utilized the animation style of STAS and brought back voice actors Tim Daly & Dana

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01:49:39

The Post-Crisis MILTON FINE Brainiac — PANIC IN THE...

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2026/01/20

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Sweet-Sweet Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into the Brainiac of the Post-Crisis era — in which the alien mind of Coluan scientist Vril Dox possesses the body of circus mentalist Milton Fine.Anthony and Bernie track this incarnation of Brainiac across his debut, physical rebirth in Roger Stern's "Brainiac Trilogy," starring turn in "Panic in the Sky," return appearances in "Dead Again" and "Identity Crisis" (no, not that one), and transition to Brainiac

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02:03:20

BRAINIAC in the Silver & Bronze Ages

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2026/01/13

Host Anthony Desiato kicks off 2026 with a multi-episode look at the villain Brainiac across time & media! In Part 1, Anthony and guest Daniel Sanchez (@wearingthecape) chart Brainiac's evolution in the Pre-Crisis era — including his Silver Age debut as an evil space alien, mid-1960s reinvention as a robot in humanoid form, late Bronze Age robotic redesign, and animated depictions in the Filmation series and SUPER FRIENDS.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at

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01:36:46

LOIS & CLARK — TOP 10 Episode Countdown! (The L&C...

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2025/12/16

Host Anthony Desiato and the team behind FOLCs Forever (Molly, Julie, & Jenn) count down their TOP 10 episodes of LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN in the grand finale of Digging for Kryptonite's L&C mixtape event! Did YOUR top picks make the cut?THANK YOU to all guests & audience members who made 2025 the biggest year in Digging for Kryptonite history! The podcast will be off for a short holiday break, with new episodes beginning in mid-January. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO

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