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PODCAST

All Star Superfan Podcast

Rob O’Connor, Alan Burke

Welcome to ALL-STAR SUPERFAN the podcast that delves into the full 80-year multimedia legacy of the Man of Steel! We cover comics, movies, TV shows, radio shows, games and much more! PLUS you can hear exclusive interviews with some of the greatest comic creators of all time as well as actors, writers and fellow podcasters. Stay safe and stay super!

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02:13:59

#58 - JAMES GUNN'S SUPERMAN TRAILER REACTION!

All Star Superfan Podcast ·

2024/12/20

"Take me home."The moment we've all been waiting for is here and Alan and Rob give their raw, unfiltered reaction to the historic teaser trailer for James Gunn's "SUPERMAN". PLUS! An Avengers-level armada of friends and podcasting legends chime in with their thoughts! This is a BIG one folks! TIMECODES: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:20 - Thoughts going into the trailer 00:05:20 - Poster reveal and teaser for the teaser 00:07:25 - Initial thoughts on the trailer on first watch 00:24:20 - Thoughts on the

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01:40:19

#57 - ALL STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2024 - "Hook" Retro...

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2024/12/18

"What would the world be like without Captain Hook?" Alan and Rob return after five years in deep space a brief hiatus to talk all about the beloved (depending on what age you are!) holiday classic “Hook” about an older Peter Pan, played by the late great Robin Williams. The lads discuss Williams’ legendary real-life friendship with Christopher Reeve and the film’s many similarities with the legend of Superman. Has the film aged well? Why does Steven Spielberg not care for it? How come Bob Hoskins

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01:52:05

#56 - The 1966 Superman Broadway Musical (feat. Matt...

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2024/08/14

"Who is the man you can't ignore, it's SUPERMAN! From Budapest to Baltimore it's SUPERMAN!"Alan and Rob are joined once again by long-time friend of the show Matt Truex as they delve into the weird and wonderful history of the ill-fated (and yet indestructible) 1966 Broadway musical version of Superman. Fascinating connections with the Superman movie series! Problematic villains! Questionable deviations from the source material! All of these oddities abound, culminating in what may in fact be the

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#55 - Exclusive interview with JUSTICE LEAGUE...

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2024/07/24

"What we have here is a rare opportunity for me to cut loose, and show you just how powerful I really am!"Alan & Rob are excited to be joined by none other than the voice of Clark Kent/Superman himself, actor George Newbern. Star of iconic 80’s and 90’s films such as ‘Adventures in Babysitting’ and the ‘Father of the Bride’ movie franchise, George chats with the lads about what it was like to work with Christopher Reeve on 1988’s ‘Switching Channels’, the surreal experience of playing Nintendo

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02:11:52

#54 - The Menace of METALLO (feat. Zach Moore) PLUS:...

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2024/07/03

"I can't even feel a kiss, what did they do to me?!"Rob and Alan are joined once again by 'Always Hold Onto Smallville''s Zach Moore to discuss the various other media versions of METALLO! We deep dive into the characters' various iterations in comic books, animation and live action and we even explore different avenues for how the Kryptonite-hearted menace could finally be brought to the movies. Stay tuned for some additional Metallo thoughts (metalathoughts?) from Lois & Clark'd: The New

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02:50:41

#53 - Does the John Byrne MAN OF STEEL miniseries...

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2024/06/05

"It was Krypton that made me Superman, but it's the Earth that makes me human."Alan and Rob take a look back on John Byrne's seminal 1986 MAN OF STEEL miniseries, the book that changed Superman forever. How does its fast-paced storytelling hold up? How did Byrne's decisions have ramifications for the ensuing decades of Superman (and DC) storytelling? Was there and overemphasis on Clark's Earth upbringing or did it provide a necessary grounding for the character? All these questions and more are

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01:54:11

#52 - James Gunn's Superman costume reveal PLUS! A...

All Star Superfan Podcast ·

2024/05/07

With the reveal of the full Superman costume from James Gunn's new "SUPERMAN" film hot off the presses, Alan and Rob give their immediate reaction. Plus - the lads are joined once again by esteemed Superman podcaster Michael Bailey to examine the seminal Superman animated films produced by Fleischer Studios in the 1940s. The panel discusses the impact of these stunningly beautiful animated shorts and how the work of Max and Dave Fleischer would go on to have an enduring influence on the Superman

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01:35:23

#51 - INTERVIEW with 'Superman & Lois' staff writer...

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2024/04/11

Alan & Rob are joined by ‘Superman & Lois’ staff writer, Adam Mallinger to chat all about working on the first three seasons incredible series, from missing out on working on another CW show to landing his dream job writing the Man of Steel, from peppering the show with callbacks to previous live action iterations, to the crushing difficulties of working through the Covid pandemic and his very personal contributions to the ‘Earth Prime: Superman & Lois’ tie-in comic book. We talk all

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01:46:02

#50 - Superman LEGACY no more! Plus: A Special...

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2024/03/07

Rob and Alan unite in person for the first time ever for this bumper 50th episode extravaganza covering ALL of the latest Superman movie news - Legacy begone as James Gunn has now renamed the movie! What of the ballooning cast? Or the new/old logo? Will Fantastic Four's similar release date hurt Superman's chances? All of these choices and changes and many more discussed. Also featured are detailed comic book reviews of "Superman: Last Days of Lex Luthor" by Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch as well as

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01:18:37

#49 - An All Star Review of Scooby Doo and Krypto Too

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2024/02/28

"Great Caesar's Ghost!""Not a ghost named after a salad!" ZOINKS! Alan & Rob join the Scooby Gang and Superman’s favourite canine sidekick Krypto, as Mystery Incorporated finally take on a Metropolis based mystery, the untimely disappearance of the Justice League in the recent animated movie, ‘Scooby-Doo and Krypto Too!’ (No, it’s not a sequel). Are the gang up to the task of taking on the combined might of General Zod, Ursa, Non, Solomon Grundy, The Joker, Harley Quinn, Giganta, Brainiac, Lex

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02:27:21

#48 - SHOWCASE: RoboCop Franchise Discussion feat....

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2024/01/31

"Can you FLY, Bobby?" Alan and Rob usher in 2024 by taking a brief vacation from Metropolis all the way to Old Detroit (or is it Delta City by now?) to delve deeply into all the cybernetic treasures in the RoboCop franchise! Who is he? What is he? Is he a superhero or not? In addition to Paul Verhoeven's original 1987 masterpiece, we talk the highs and lows of the sequels! The comics! The toys! The Joel Edgerton reboot! The TV miniseries from 2001! And of course, the hidden gem of the franchise

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#47 - BONUS! More Superman II ULTIMATE CUT Thoughts

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2024/01/10

"THE DECISION OF THE COUNCIL IS FINAL." (Or is it?) Following our Earth-shattering "Superman II: The All-Star ULTIMATE CUT" episode, here are some thoughts sent to us from fellow podcasters Anthony Desiato, Michael Bailey and Joe Stefanelli as well as legendary Superman historians Dharmesh Chauhan and Jim Bowers all about what THEY would do differently to forge the ultimate, definitive cut of Superman II. Richard Donner! Richard Leseter! Arctic Police! French fancies! Pink Polar Bears! Magic

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02:01:16

#46 - 2023 HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Santa Claus: The (Secret...

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2023/12/20

Seeing is Believing! As another year comes to a close, Alan & Rob bring you another festive filled Annual Holiday Special in which they examine the 1985 Ilya Salkind produced and Jeannot Szwarc directed, ‘Superman The Mov…oops we mean ‘Santa Claus The Movie’ (no, not the Tim Allen one) and its many links to the Superman movie universe! We learn how Clark Kent travels to the far North where he discovers a frozen sanctuary in which he will learn of his destiny…oh wait, that’s not right. We learn

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02:18:57

#45 -SUPERMAN II: The All Star ULTIMATE Cut (feat....

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2023/11/16

"SUPERMAN, CAN YOU HEAR ME?!" Alan and Rob are joined by legendary returning guests Oliver Harper and Zach Moore to try and salvage the ultimate cut of Superman II! Through the total accumulation of all knowledge, the Kryptonian Council of Cuts wades through the bizarre camp of Richard Lester and the unfinished strangeness of Richard Donner in an effort to right what once went wrong and save Superman II...FOREVER! Stay tuned for a special bonus episode in the days to come as we hear from other

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01:42:37

#44 Halloween Special: James Gunn’s OTHER Superman...

All Star Superfan Podcast ·

2023/10/25

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN SUPERFANS! IT’S A BONUS OCTOBER HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! 🎃 In this spooky episode, Alan and Rob discuss all things SAM HAYNE or Oíche Shamhna (for those who aren’t fans of John Carpenter’s butchering of the Irish language!) Some of the topics discussed include their mutual love for Halloween, their passion for the horror movie genre, their ‘Top 3 Favourite Horror Movies’ and that OTHER James Gunn Superman movie, ‘Brightburn’. Is it the best version of “Evil Superman” put to screen

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01:05:08

#43 - EXCLUSIVE Interview with SUPERBOY Star Gerard...

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2023/10/18

Celebrating 35 years of the "Superboy" series, Alan and Rob are joined by series star Gerard Christopher, to talk all about the oft-forgotten Superman series. Gerard talks about taking over the role after the first season, the shift in tones between seasons, the props he's held onto over the years, how he came close to playing SuperMAN on more than one occasion and even some mishaps involving the show's acclaimed wirework! PLUS! Gerard reveals who he'd like to play in James Gunn's Superman

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01:53:16

#42 - Being a ’Lois & Clark’ fan outside the USA...

All Star Superfan Podcast ·

2023/09/22

"Judas priest!" In our second and final special episode celebrating 30 years of "Lois & Clark", Rob is joined by long-time listeners and friends of the show Daniela Rod and Stuart Mulrain - both of whom watched and loved "Lois & Clark" outside the USA. We discuss our different experiences with the show, how it resonated with us and how uniquely different the show's marketing was in the UK especially (where it wasn't even called 'Lois & Clark'!). And we get Daniela and Stuart's Top 5

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02:06:18

#41 - 30 Years of LOIS & CLARK: The New Adventures of...

All Star Superfan Podcast ·

2023/09/12

"Great shades of Elvis!" Alan and Rob pay tribute to 30 years of "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" - a formative Superman TV series that is near and dear to their hearts. Joining us this week is Craig Byrne of the legendary Kryptonsite who talks about being at the forefront of the L&C fandom back when it was still on the air (he even visited the set!). We're also blessed with returning guest Matt Truex (of "Always Hold Onto Legends of Tomorrow" and "Lois & Clark'd: The New

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01:06:32

#40 -Superman UP IN THE SKY - Discussion and Review

All Star Superfan Podcast ·

2023/08/18

Alan and Rob discuss Tom King and Andy Kubert's modern classic 'UP IN THE SKY' - how it's the perfect Superman story for fans both old and new and which of the six issues they enjoyed the most. RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS, PODBEAN AND SPOTIFY, PLEASE AND THANK YOU! FACEBOOK: @allstarsuperfan INSTAGRAM: @allstarsuperfan TWITTER: @allstarsuperpod EMAIL: allstarsuperpod@gmail.com Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price for our show logo. Social

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01:30:16

#39 - SUPERMAN LIVES - Looking back at the great...

All Star Superfan Podcast ·

2023/07/27

"You and me get Superman, wanna know why? 'Cause we're from the streets." Rob and Alan pore through all three drafts of the legendary never-made film "SUPERMAN LIVES", examining each draft's huge differences and quirky charms. What surprising similarities do these scripts have with later Superman films? Would Nicolas Cage have triumphed as the Man of Steel or would he have gone down in history as the greatest miscasting in comic book cinema? Why a giant spider? What exactly did Jon Peters think

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