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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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01:55:45

Up in the Sky & Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/05/09

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Grant Richter (TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND HOPE: A SUPERMAN PODCAST) dig into a pair of Tom King-written works: SUPERMAN: UP IN THE SKY with artist Andy Kubert and SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW with Bilquis Evely.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. FACEBOOK GROUP:

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01:41:37

Space Age by Mark Russell & Mike Allred

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/05/02

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bill Maio dig into the 2022-2023 limited series SUPERMAN: SPACE AGE by Mark Russell & Mike Allred.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. FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM:

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02:26:17

Man and Superman (100th Episode)

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2023/04/25

Host Anthony Desiato celebrates the milestone 100th episode of DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE with regular guest V Ken Marion (artist on DEATHSHROUD). They reflect on the journey taken over these past 100 episodes, answer YOUR questions from the "Metropolis Mailbag," and compare notes on Marv Wolfman's MAN AND SUPERMAN.It's about what you do — it's about action. THANK YOU ALL for supporting this podcast for 100 episodes! Support the Indiegogo campaign for issue #2 of Ken's DEATHSHROUD comic book series

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02:20:45

King of the World (Electric 'Til One Million VII)

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2023/04/18

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Scott Honig dig into the "King of the World" saga in the finale to "Electric 'Til One Million," an epic podcast event mining the late 1990s in the Triangle Era comics and beyond.In the final major storyline of the Dan Jurgens-led Triangle Era (prior to the arrival of Jeph Loeb and Joe Kelly in late 1999), Superman fears that he isn't doing enough when his nightmares start coming true—so he abandons his Clark Kent identity and positions himself as Earth's authoritarian

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01:53:45

DC One Million (Electric 'Til One Million VI)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/04/11

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Michael Bailey (FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS: A SUPERMAN PODCAST) dig into the Grant Morrison-led crossover event DC ONE MILLION, which saw the Justice Legion A of the 853rd Century journey to 1998 to invite the present-day JLA to witness the return of the "Prime Superman" after centuries spent in his solar Fortress of Solitude.Anthony and Michael revisit the crossover's core 4-issue miniseries, as well as the 1,000,000 issues of ACTION COMICS, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN,

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02:15:44

Superman Red/Superman Blue (Electric 'Til One Million V)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/04/04

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick (KRYPTON REPORT) dig into a trio of storylines as the "Electric Superman" saga at last reaches its end, including Clark's division into Superman Red/Superman Blue, the Millennium Giants crossover, and the introduction of Dominus. This is Part V of "Electric 'Til One Million," an epic podcast event mining the late 1990s in the Triangle Era comics and beyond.This episode covers: ACTION COMICS #742-748 by Stuart Immonen; ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #555-562 by

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02:05:21

The Justice League Animated Mixtape (Electric 'Til...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/03/28

Host Anthony Desiato celebrates the legacy of SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES—covered on this podcast via five "mixtape" episodes in early 2022—by examining that show's continuation on successor series JUSTICE LEAGE and JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED. In this special interlude to "Electric 'Til One Million," Anthony welcomes back guest Jeremy Frutkin as they survey a selection of Superman-centric outings on JL/U that continued threads started on S:TAS — including rematches with Darkseid, the standout Cadmus

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02:20:19

JLA by Grant Morrison (Electric 'Til One Million IV)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/03/21

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ralph Puma dig into the legendary JLA run by Grant Morrison and Howard Porter in Part IV of "Electric 'Til Superman," an epic podcast event mining the late 1990s in the Triangle Era comics and beyond. They discuss Morrison's treatment of Electric Superman, the epic scale and relentless pace of the series—from the Hyperclan through Mageddon—and how it attempted to move the mythology of the DCU forward.This episode covers JLA #1-17, 22-26, 28-31, 34, & 36-41; JLA:

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02:14:12

Tempus on Lois & Clark (Electric 'Til One Million III)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/03/14

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Matt Truex (LOIS & CLARK'D, ALWAYS HOLD ON TO DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW) dig into the iconic villain Tempus (portrayed by Lane Davies) from television's LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN. They discuss all 5 appearances by the sardonic time traveler: "Tempus Fugitive," "Tempus, Anyone?", "Soul Mates," "Meet John Doe," & "Lois and Clarks," featuring alternate realities, doppelgangers, and more.This is Part III of "Electric 'Til Superman," an epic

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02:00:07

Electric Superman (Electric 'Til One Million II)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/03/07

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Joe Marcello (DOLLAR BIN BANDITS podcast) dig into the main portion of the Electric Superman saga—featuring many explanations of Big Blue's new power set, Jimmy Olsen's fall from grace, Lex Luthor's return to glory, new supporting cast additions Scorn and Ashbury, and tie-ins to DC's GENESIS event—in Part II of "Electric 'Til Superman," an epic podcast event mining the late 1990s in the Triangle Era comics and beyond.This episode covers: Superman #126-131 by Dan

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01:57:51

Superman Transformed (Electric 'Til One Million I)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/02/28

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr start digging into one of Superman's most notorious Triangle Era storylines in the kickoff to "Electric 'Til One Million," an epic podcast event surveying the late 1990s in comics and beyond.In Part I, Anthony and Bernie discuss the Man of Steel's post-Final Night "Power Struggle," followed by his electrical transformation and donning of the blue containment suit as the "Electric Superman" saga begins.This episode covers: Superman #119-125 by Dan

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01:55:50

Son of Kal-El and Kal-El Returns

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/02/21

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr dig into the Jon Kent-starring SON OF KAL-EL series from writer Tom Taylor, along with the "Kal-El Returns" event and the landmark ACTION COMICS #1050, which set the stage for a new era of the Super-titles.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

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01:50:41

Superman & Lois Season 2

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/02/14

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Lance Laster (ALWAYS HOLD ON TO ARROW podcast) dig into Season 2 of the CW television series SUPERMAN & LOIS starring Tyler Hoechlin and Bitsie Tulloch, revisiting the season that gave us a huge Doomsday tease, Bizarro, a most obscure version of Parasite, an epic roadside identity reveal, and much more. SPOILER WARNING!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING

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02:06:02

Wearing the Cape

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/02/07

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the fan journey of a real-life Superman, "Wearing the Cape" cosplayer Daniel Sanchez, and his inspiring work with the organization Heroic Inner Kids.Learn more at https://heroicinnerkids.org.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. FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for

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01:44:48

For the Man Who Has Everything

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/01/31

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick (KRYPTON REPORT podcast) dig into the classic Bronze Age capper "For the Man Who Has Everything" by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons, along with its adaptations on JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED and SUPERGIRL. This is the conclusion of an unofficial trilogy considering three iconic stories that explore what Superman truly desires and deserves in the end.DEATHSHROUD (with art by V Ken Marion) Indiegogo campaign: https://igg.me/at/DEATHSHROUD01/x#/Support the show

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02:27:52

All-Star Superman

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/01/24

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the modern classic ALL-STAR SUPERMAN by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely with guest Mike Sangregorio. They discuss the how the story depicts Superman and his humanity, its distillation of the character's entire mythology, and the 2011 animated adaptation written by the late Dwayne McDuffie. 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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01:55:40

Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2023/01/10

Host Anthony Desiato rings in 2023 with the story that ends with a wink: the seminal 1986 Superman tale "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" by Alan Moore and Curt Swan. Anthony and guest Ed Gross (VOICES OF KRYPTON podcast and forthcoming book) dig into the classic coda to the Silver Age Superman, examining whether the story was a fitting farewell to that iteration of Superman and to the character generally. Anthony also shares a change of heart regarding the final fate of Tom Welling's

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02:03:56

Adventures of Superman by Greg Rucka

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2022/12/13

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Scott Honig dig into writer Greg Rucka's mid-00s run on the ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN title (issues #625-647)—with artists Matthew Clark and Karl Kerschl—which featured the Ruin storyline and tie-ins to IDENTITY CRISIS and INFINITE CRISIS.This is Digging for Kryptonite's final episode of 2022. We will be off for the holidays for the next three weeks. Join us on 1.10.23 for our next installment. Thanks for listening, and Happy Holidays!Support the show and receive

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01:54:22

The Forgotten Joe Casey Run

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2022/12/06

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Perry Constantine (Superhero Cinephiles podcast) dig into the forgotten early 00s ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN run (issues #590-623) by writer Joe Casey, which remains uncollected and largely MIA from the DC app. They discuss Casey's philosophical approach to the character, collaborations with series artists Mike Wieringo and Derec Aucoin, and the run's place in the context of the other Super-titles of the day.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at

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01:54:19

Camelot Falls and The Black Ring

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2022/11/29

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Chris Clow (Discovery Debrief podcast) dig into a pair of Superman stories from the post-Infinite Crisis, pre-New 52 era: CAMELOT FALLS by Kurt Busiek and Carlos Pacheco and THE BLACK RING by Paul Cornell and Pete Woods. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the 11/9/22 passing of Carlos Pacheco.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW

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