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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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01:56:13

Superman's ENEMY LOIS LANE (The Loeb/Kelly Era II)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2025/04/01

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Javi Trujillo (The Comic Binge) dig into Lois & Clark's apparent marital troubles during the Loeb/Kelly era of the Superman titles. They discuss Clark's difficult home life, a mature and realistic take on Ma & Pa, that Parasite reveal, Superman's desperate search for Lois, and the "Critical Condition" arc — in which the miniaturized Superman Family enters Superman's body to save him from Kryptonite poisoning.This episode covers:SUPERMAN #155-159 by Jeph Loeb

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02:01:19

Superman: THE CITY OF TOMORROW (The Loeb/Kelly Era I)

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2025/03/25

Host Anthony Desiato revisits a pivotal chapter in his Superman fan journey: the early 2000s era of the Superman titles led by writers Jeph Loeb and Joe Kelly! In the first part of a new multi-episode event, Anthony and guest Josh Marowitz dig into the beginning of this run — which featured the return of the Daily Planet, an unlikely team-up with the son of Mongul, new villainess La Encantadora, and a futuristic upgrade for the city of Metropolis at the hands of Brainiac 13. They also discuss how

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State of the Superman Titles with GROUP EDITOR PAUL...

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2025/03/18

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the current Superman titles in a special interview with group editor Paul Kaminski. They discuss Paul's career path, editorial duties, collaborating with such creators as Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, & Dan Mora, drawing inspiration from the famed Triangle Era of the 90s and early 00s, and what's in store from DC Comics during the upcoming "Summer of Superman" — including the launch of the brand-new ongoing series SUPERMAN UNLIMITED.Support the show and receive

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02:31:09

TEEN TITANS & THE BOY OF STEEL by GEOFF JOHNS — The...

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2025/03/11

Host Anthony Desiato presents another double feature as the "All-Star Superboy" event draws to an epic conclusion! First, Anthony and guest Scott Honig dig into Geoff Johns' legendary run on TEEN TITANS with artist Mike McKone and others — which revealed that half of Superboy's DNA came from Lex Luthor, introduced the now-iconic t-shirt & jeans look, and established the Conner Kent civilian identity.THEN! Anthony welcomes first-time guest Adam Daltorio to dig into the post-resurrection, pre-New

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01:39:59

SUPERBOY in YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH (All-Star...

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2025/03/04

Host Anthony Desiato and veteran Superman podcaster Michael Bailey (Fortress of Baileytude) dig into the YOUNG JUSTICE event "Sins of Youth" by Peter David & Todd Nauck, in which the team swaps ages with their adult counterparts. Also, they don't forget that OTHER team Superboy was briefly a part of before Young Justice — SUPERBOY AND THE RAVERS!PLUS: In a special bonus segment, Anthony and guest Scott Honig revisit the TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY miniseries by Judd Winick & Alé

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01:54:10

SUPERBOY — AGENT OF CADMUS...and Building Super?!...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2025/02/25

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special Superboy double-header! First, Anthony and guest Ralph Puma dig into Karl Kesel & Tom Grummett's Kirby-infused return to the SUPERBOY title (#50-79), which features the arcs "The Last Boy on Earth," "Hyper-Tension," and the climactic "The Evil Factory," featuring the death of Tana Moon. THEN! Mike Sangregorio returns to unpack the last portion of that series: an 11-issue run (#83-93) by Joe Kelly & Pasqual Ferry, followed by a short stint (#94-100)

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01:44:32

SUPERBOY by Kesel & Grummett — HERO OF HAWAII...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2025/02/18

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into Karl Kesel & Tom Grummett's first run on the 90s SUPERBOY solo series. They discuss issues #0-30, which established Superboy's Hawaii setting, supporting cast (Tana Moon, Rex & Roxy Leech, Dubbilex, and Agent Makoa), and rogues gallery (including Knockout, Scavenger, King Shark, Silver Sword, and Sidearm). PLUS! In a special bonus segment, guest Mike Sangregorio tags in to talk about writer Ron Marz's short

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01:52:06

REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN — The Metropolis Kid (All-Star...

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2025/02/11

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Jeremy Frutkin (Cartridges with Care) dig into the debut of Superboy in the iconic 1993 storyline "Reign of the Supermen," particularly as depicted in THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN by Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett. They discuss the future Conner Kent's origins (behind the scenes and in-story), characterization, supporting cast, and growth across his initial appearances. This is Chapter I of a new multi-episode event charting the evolution of Conner Kent across time and

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02:21:45

SUPERMAN by GRANT MORRISON — The New 52 Action Comics...

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2025/02/04

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio dig once more into writer Grant Morrison's New 52-era ACTION COMICS run with artists Rags Morales, Brad Walker, and others. They unpack the stripped-down, unrestrained version of the character, Vyndktvx's time-bending assault across Superman's timeline, the role the Kents (and their deaths) serve, and why — as with all Morrison works — this one benefits from a patient read.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at

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02:07:33

YOUR Superman Fan CONFESSIONS & HOT TAKES

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2025/01/28

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into YOUR Superman fan confessions and hot takes! They say confession is good for the soul, and with that in mind, the Digging for Kryptonite confessional booth is open to hear what you think about Superman's origin, costume, and villains, the Christopher Reeve film series, Superman Returns, the Snyderverse, Jon Kent, and MUCH more.Is there something you love that most other fans dismiss? Something everyone loves that

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02:22:09

The Many Death & Return of Superman ADAPTATIONS

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2025/01/21

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) dig into the many adaptations of the comic book storyline THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN across time and media. They discuss how the iconic event — or aspects of it — have been adapted in novels (Roger Stern's THE DEATH AND LIFE OF SUPERMAN), radio (BBC Radio 1's SUPERMAN: DOOMSDAY & BEYOND), video games (THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN from Sunsoft), animation (2007's SUPERMAN: DOOMSDAY and the more recent two-parter),

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01:53:08

SUPERMAN REBORN | The Unmade 5th CHRISTOPHER REEVE Film

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2025/01/14

Host Anthony Desiato and Superman historian Ed Gross dig into SUPERMAN REBORN, the unmade fifth Christopher Reeve film written by Cary Bates and Mark Jones (based on a story by Bates, Jones, and producer Ilya Salkind).This episode covers the long-unseen FIRST draft of the screenplay, which was performed live at The Broadwater Theater in Los Angeles on November 12, 2024, and is now available to view in its entirety HERE. It's the ultimate epilogue to the podcast's recent coverage of the Reeve film

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01:19:55

Superman (2025 James Gunn Film) TEASER TRAILER

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2024/12/20

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into the just-released teaser trailer for SUPERMAN, the July 2025 film from director James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult.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

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01:56:03

SUPERMAN & LOIS — The Final Season

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2024/12/10

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into the fourth and final season of the CW television series SUPERMAN & LOIS starring Tyler Hoechlin and Bitsie Tulloch. SPOILER WARNING! They discuss the show's interpretation of Doomsday and The Death & Return of Superman, depiction of Lex Luthor, secret identity reveal, final moments, and more. Did Anthony come around on this season by the end, or was this his supervillain origin story after all? NOTE: This is

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01:49:47

SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE (1987)

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2024/12/03

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Nick Farina dig into the 1987 film SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE, the oft-maligned and infamously low-budget effort from producer The Cannon Group and director Sidney J. Furie. In Christopher Reeve's final outing as Superman, our hero seeks to rid the world of its nuclear arsenal and faces opposition from Lex Luthor and his creation, Nuclear Man.View Aaron Price's restoration of select scenes on YouTube here.Listen to Digging for Kryptonite's 2022 discussion of the

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02:09:15

SUPERMAN III (1983)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/11/26

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) dig into the 1983 film SUPERMAN III from director Richard Lester, which featured comedian Richard Pryor as Gus Gorman, brought Christopher Reeve's Clark back to Smallville for a reunion with Lana Lang (Annette O'Toole), and saw our hero's good and evil sides battle it out in one of the franchise's most iconic scenes.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff

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02:15:54

SUPERMAN II (1980)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/11/19

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Dan Greenfield (13th Dimension) dig into the 1980 film SUPERMAN II, a beloved entry in the franchise despite — or perhaps because of? — being the product of two directors' visions. A combination of original director Richard Donner's more grounded, earnest approach and replacement Richard Lester's campier leanings, the movie follows Christopher Reeve's Superman as he relinquishes his powers to begin a romance with Lois Lane (Margot Kidder)...just as Kryptonian trio of

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02:23:21

SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE (1978)

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/11/12

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics) dig into what is generally regarded as one of the very best — if not THE best — superhero films of all time: 1978's SUPERMAN from director Richard Donner, which prioritized verisimilitude in its earnest, reverent approach and introduced audiences to Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel. Anthony and Bernie discuss the four major acts of the film as they follow Kal-El from Krypton to Smallville, then Metropolis, and ultimately the

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35:24

Justice League: CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS Animated...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/11/08

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special "Red Skies" bonus edition! Anthony and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into the JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS animated trilogy, which released across 2024 and brought the "Tomorrowverse" line of films to a close. 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

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01:40:43

REJECTED BY NYCC! Following the 'S' with Superman...

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2024/11/05

Host Anthony Desiato and author Ed Gross (SUPERMAN: THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY, available 11/26/24) present the conversation that was REJECTED as a panel at 2024's New York Comic Con! They discuss Ed's new, officially sanctioned book; what it really means to "follow the S" as a Superman fan; and what elements from the 86-year mythology deserve a new day in the sun in James Gunn's 2025 movie and beyond.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the

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