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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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01:58:18

Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/12/01

Host Anthony Desiato teams up with fellow Superman podcaster Tyler Patrick (Krypton Report) to dig into SUPERMAN: REDEEMED, a fan edit (by "A Digital Man") weaving the best elements of the Christopher Reeve films SUPERMAN III and SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE into one cohesive narrative.Visit Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato to support the show and get exclusive bonus episodes. OFFER: Visit BCW Supplies (https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel) and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next

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01:39:07

The Superman of DC's Injustice

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/11/17

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the world of DC's INJUSTICE with returning guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo). Anthony and Justin focus primarily on the 2021 animated adaptation and its treatment of Superman, which served as Anthony's introduction to the franchise, while Justin adds his insight as an avid player of the Injustice games and reader of the comic book adaptations. Visit Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato to support the show and get exclusive bonus episodes. OFFER: Visit BCW Supplies

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01:52:55

Batman: The Long Halloween Saga - Scaling the...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/11/10

Host Anthony Desiato proudly presents SCALING THE BATCAVE, a Digging for Kryptonite special shining a spotlight on Batman. Anthony and guest Bill Maio dig into the "Long Halloween" saga by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, including BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, BATMAN: DARK VICTORY, CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME, and the 2021 LONG HALLOWEEN SPECIAL just published by DC Comics. Visit Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato to support the show and get exclusive bonus episodes. Available now: a bonus episode in which Anthony and

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01:59:38

The Steel Movie Reconsidered

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/11/03

Host Anthony Desiato and comic book artist V Ken Marion dig into the overlooked 1997 feature film STEEL (starring Shaq), unearthing a very cheesy, but ultimately faithful, take on John Henry Irons. Also: Anthony and Ken spend the first segment of the episode discussing the visual evolution and style of Superman!Visit Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato to support the show and get exclusive bonus episodes.OFFER: Visit BCW Supplies (https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel) and use promo code FSP to save

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02:28:30

Reign of the Supermen (Crisis 'Til Death VIII)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/10/20

Host Anthony Desiato finishes digging into the story that got him into comics and made him a lifelong Superman fan as "Crisis 'Til Death" concludes! In the finale, Anthony and guest Bernie Gerstmayr discuss the legendary 90s storyline "Reign of the Supermen," featuring Superboy, Steel, Cyborg Superman, and Eradicator—and the return of the one, true Superman.This episode covers SUPERMAN #78-83, ACTION #687-692, ADVENTURES #501-505, MAN OF STEEL #22-26, and GREEN LANTERN #46, featuring the work of Dan

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02:33:32

The Death of Superman (Crisis 'Til Death VII)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/10/13

Host Anthony Desiato finally digs into the story that got him into comics and made him a lifelong Superman fan as "Crisis 'Til Death" continues! In Part VII, Anthony and guest Bernie Gerstmayr discuss the legendary 90s storylines "The Death of Superman" and "Funeral for a Friend," featuring Superman's fight to the finish against Doomsday and a world without a Superman.This episode covers SUPERMAN #74-77, ACTION #684-686, ADVENTURES #497-500, MAN OF STEEL #18-21, and JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA #69-70,

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02:23:35

The Road to Death of Superman (Crisis 'Til Death VI)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/10/06

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the stories leading up to "The Death of Superman" as "Crisis 'Til Death" continues! In Part VI, Anthony and guest Scott Honig discuss the storylines "Blackout," "Panic in the Sky," "Crisis at Hand," and more. This episode covers SUPERMAN #60-73, ACTION #670-683, ADVENTURES #483-496, and MAN OF STEEL #4-17, featuring the work of Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern, Louise Simonson, Jon Bogdanove, and more. "Crisis 'Til Death" runs WEEKLY, so come back in 1 week for

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02:17:39

The Superman Titles Triangle Era (Crisis 'Til Death V)

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2021/09/29

Host Anthony Desiato digs into dawn of the Superman titles' famed "Triangle Era" as "Crisis 'Til Death" continues! In Part V, Anthony and guest Scott Honig discuss the storylines "Dark Knight Over Metropolis," "Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite" (featuring the engagement of Lois & Clark), "Time and Time Again," and "Mark of the Krypton Man." This episode covers SUPERMAN #44-59, ACTION #653-669, ADVENTURES #466-482, and MAN OF STEEL #1-3, featuring the work of Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens, Roger

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01:55:44

Superman Exile and the Post-Byrne Era (Crisis 'Til...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/09/22

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the post-Byrne era of the Superman titles as "Crisis 'Til Death" continues! In Part IV, Anthony and guest Scott Honig discuss the psychologically-tinged tales "Exile" and "Day of the Krypton Man." This episode covers SUPERMAN #23-43, ACTION #643-652 and Annual #2, and ADVENTURES #445-465, featuring the work of Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern, and more. "Crisis 'Til Death" runs WEEKLY, so come back in 1 week for Part V!OFFER: Visit BCW Supplies

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01:42:30

Ruby-Spears Superman Cartoon (Crisis 'Til Death III)

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2021/09/15

Host Anthony Desiato digs into 1988's short-lived Ruby-Spears Superman cartoon as "Crisis 'Til Death" continues! In Part III, Anthony and guest Jeremy Frutkin dive deep into one of the lesser-known entries in the Superman canon, a 13-episode animated series (simply titled SUPERMAN) that aired on CBS during the character's 50th anniversary year and featured a surprising amalgam of prior depictions. Also: a longtime action figure mystery is solved. "Crisis 'Til Death" runs WEEKLY, so come back in 1

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01:31:15

Post-Crisis Action Comics & Adventures (Crisis 'Til...

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2021/09/08

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the John Byrne-era ACTION COMICS and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN as "Crisis 'Til Death" continues! In Part II, Anthony and guest Bernie Gerstmayr discuss Byrne's run on ACTION COMICS (#584-600), which functioned as a team-up series that introduced Superman and readers to the Post-Crisis DCU, as well as Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway's run on ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN (#424-444), which developed supporting cast members such as Gangbuster, Prof. Emil Hamilton, and Cat Grant

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01:33:40

Post-Crisis Superman by John Byrne (Crisis 'Til Death I)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/09/01

Host Anthony Desiato begins an epic 8-part deep dive into the period of Superman history from 1986 to 1993, aka the post-CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS relaunch through the Death and Return of Superman! In Part I, Anthony and guest Dan Greenfield (13thDimension.com) dig into writer/artist John Byrne's run on the SUPERMAN title, which spanned issues #1-22 and pitted the Man of Steel against Metallo, the billionaire industrialist iteration of Lex Luthor, and a trio of pocket-universe Kryptonian villains

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01:55:53

For Tomorrow with a Real-Life Pastor

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/08/18

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the 2004-2005 Superman storyline "For Tomorrow" (by Brian Azzarello and Jim Lee) with real-life pastor Craig Higgins. Anthony and Craig also discuss the religious parallels generally between Superman certain biblical figures, namely, Moses and Jesus. OFFER: Visit BCW Supplies (https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel) and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies! It helps support the show, too. Thanks!

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01:15:33

How Superman Inspired Me - Special Edition

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/08/11

Host Anthony Desiato shares a personal story about how Superman (specifically, a poignant moment from the pilot episode of the CW television series SUPERMAN & LOIS) inspired a recent career move. Featuring returning guest Jeremy Frutkin.

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01:42:33

The Morality and Ethical Duty of Superman

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/08/04

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the morality and ethical duty of Superman with guest Rich Wagner (Heroes Homebase Podcast). What are the ways Superman has inspired us? How can we reconcile his position as a paragon of virtue with his dishonesty toward Lois and execution of Zod? How far SHOULD the character go in the use of his powers? Specific stories discussed include SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE, SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, Zack Snyder's MAN OF STEEL, the 90s "King of the World" storyline, and

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01:26:20

Justice Is Gray - Zack Snyder's Justice League Revisited

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/07/21

Host Anthony Desiato digs into JUSTICE IS GRAY, the black-and-white edition of ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE, with guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo). A more immersive and intimate presentation, the B&W version of the film highlights key onscreen details and proves visually striking. Topics discussed include the emotional pieces of Clark's resurrection in the film, the powerful meaning of comics generally for Justin, and more. Warning: episode contains explicit language.PLUS! Anthony and Justin

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01:31:47

Superman in the Bronze Age

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/07/07

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr dig into the Bronze Age of Superman (1970-1985), which marked a pivot from the Silver Age into more grounded, introspective stories and featured Clark Kent as a TV news anchor. Stories discussed include Denny O'Neil's landmark "Kryptonite Nevermore," Elliot S! Maggin's "Must There Be a Superman?", and Alan Moore's "For the Man Who Has Everything." This is the final installment in a podcast trilogy diving into the Pre-Crisis Superman.

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02:27:57

Superman in the Silver Age

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/06/23

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney dig into the iconic Silver Age of Superman (1956-1970), which introduced and popularized many key elements of the Superman mythology, including Brainiac, Supergirl, the Fortress of Solitude, and more. This is the second installment in a podcast trilogy diving into the Pre-Crisis Superman. Sign up at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato to listen to a bonus episode (available 6/25/21) spotlighting SUPERMAN #156, "The Last Days of Superman."

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01:54:26

Superman in the Golden Age

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/06/09

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio dig into the Golden Age of Superman (1938-1948), celebrating the tough social crusader depicted in the character's earliest depictions and examining his evolution during and after WWII. Also discussed: the Fleischer cartoons and the 2011 Grant Morrison Action Comics run. This is the first installment in a podcast trilogy diving into the Pre-Crisis Superman.

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01:47:03

Final Superman Stories (aka How the Arrowverse Failed...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/05/26

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio offer opposing views on whether the Arrowverse's "Crisis on Infinite Earths" television crossover failed or honored the Clark Kent of SMALLVILLE (Tom Welling). This episode also includes a discussion of another "final" Superman story, the 1986 Alan Moore classic "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?"

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