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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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01:31:47

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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01:50:06

Top 10 Smallville Moments

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/05/12

Host Anthony Desiato digs into SMALLVILLE at long last as he and returning guest V Ken Marion count down their Top 10 favorite moments from the long-running television series starring Tom Welling as Clark Kent. To hear their honorable mentions too, listen to the companion show DIGGING DEEPER (available 5/14/21) at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato.

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03:16:59

The Post-Crisis Origin Across Time and Media

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/04/28

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the various tellings of Superman's POST-CRISIS origin with guest Jeremy Frutkin, examining comic book works by John Byrne, Jeph Loeb, Mark Waid, and Geoff Johns, as well as the film and television adaptations LOIS & CLARK, SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, SMALLVILLE, and MAN OF STEEL.

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02:46:27

The Pre-Crisis Origin Across Time and Media

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/04/14

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the various tellings of Superman's PRE-CRISIS origin with guest Rich Roney, examining comic book stories from the Golden, Silver, and Bronze Ages, as well as the radio show, Fleischer cartoon, 1942 novel, Kirk Alyn movie serial, George Reeves television series, and Richard Donner movie.

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01:21:40

Birthright Interview with Mark Waid

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/04/05

Host Anthony Desiato digs into his all-time favorite Superman comic book story, BIRTHRIGHT, with the writer of the series: legendary comics creator MARK WAID! Also features introductory and post-mortem segments with comic book artist V KEN MARION.

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02:33:45

Zack Snyder's Justice League

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/03/31

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the epic movie experience that is ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE with returning guest V Ken Marion. SPOILER WARNING!

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41:05

Digging Deeper into Godfall (Patreon Special)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/03/21

Host Anthony Desiato shares an episode of the Patreon-exclusive companion show, DIGGING DEEPER, to give all listeners a taste of the Patreon content. This episode features a discussion with comic book artist V Ken Marion about the 2004 Superman storyline "Godfall" co-written by Michael Turner and Joe Kelly with art by Aspen's Talent Caldwell, Jason Gorder, and Peter Steigerwald. For more exclusive content and to support the show, please visit Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Thank you to all patrons who

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01:58:51

The Theatrical and Donner Cuts of Superman II

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/03/17

Host Anthony Desiato revisits SUPERMAN II (starring Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel) with comic book artist V Ken Marion as they compare the original 1980 theatrical cut and 2006's The Richard Donner Cut.

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27:57

Superman and Lois Episode 2 (Bonus Minisode)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/03/08

Host Anthony Desiato has an impromptu discussion about the CW series SUPERMAN AND LOIS with guest V Ken Marion in this special bonus minisode. Anthony and Ken briefly revisit the pilot before diving into Episode 2, "Heritage."

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31:36

The Mystery of the 1988 Ruby-Spears Cartoon (Bonus...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/03/07

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the mystery of the little-known 1988 Ruby-Spears Superman cartoon with guest Rich Roney in this special bonus minisode.

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01:39:02

Superman and Lois Pilot Review

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/03/03

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the brand-new CW "Arrowverse" series, the Smallville-set SUPERMAN AND LOIS, with guest Mike Sangregorio. SPOILER WARNING!

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01:58:25

Superman/Batman by Jeph Loeb

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/02/17

Host Anthony Desiato digs into writer Jeph Loeb's celebrated run on SUPERMAN/BATMAN with guest V Ken Marion as they discuss the arcs "Public Enemies" (art by Ed McGuinness), "Supergirl" (art by Michael Turner), "Absolute Power" (art by Carlos Pacheco), and "With a Vengeance!" (art by McGuinness).

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29:40

Superman and Lois Trailer Reaction (Bonus Minisode)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/02/14

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the trailer to the forthcoming CW series SUPERMAN AND LOIS with guest Mike Sangregorio in this special bonus minisode.

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01:48:46

The Secret Origin of KryptonSite with Craig Byrne

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/02/03

Host Anthony Desiato speaks to Craig Byrne, editor-in-chief of KryptonSite--the web's first source for SMALLVILLE news and information--about his time covering the show, his fandom, and the enduring legacy of television's longest origin story.

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02:26:09

Adventures of Superman Starring George Reeves Part 2

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/01/20

Host Anthony Desiato continues digging into the classic 1950s television series ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves. In Part 2 of a two-episode deep dive, Anthony and guest Rich Roney revisit Seasons 1 and 2, take the plunge into the color episodes (aka Seasons 3-6), and consider the legacy of Reeves' portrayal and the series generally.

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01:46:29

Adventures of Superman Starring George Reeves Part 1

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2021/01/05

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the classic 1950s television series ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves, discovering a noirish crime drama, tough but fair Superman, and authoritative Clark Kent. In Part 1 of a two-episode deep dive, Anthony and guest Rich Roney focus on Seasons 1 and 2, aka the black-and-white years. Part 2 (out on 1/20/20) will examine the color years (Seasons 3-6) and the legacy of the show.

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01:07:58

O Final Night

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2020/12/23

Host Anthony Desiato bundles up with cosplayer Justin De Voe to revisit 1996's wintry tale THE FINAL NIGHT, in which the Sun-Eater devours the sun, Superman loses his powers, and a Green Lantern lights the way. Extra holiday episode!

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