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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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01:09:47

Interview with Superboy TV Star GERARD CHRISTOPHER

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/06/18

Host Anthony Desiato presents a very special interview with actor GERARD CHRISTOPHER, who portrayed Clark Kent/Superboy in Season 2-4 of the classic SUPERBOY television series! They discuss standout episodes, Gerard's fandom of the George Reeves series, whether he'd reprise his role in a multiversal cameo (and what he'd want his Clark Kent to be up to today), writing for the show, and much more. "A Superboy Fan Journey" Chapter VII.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at

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02:25:56

SUPERMAN: THE SECRET YEARS & The Final Days of...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/06/11

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the final days of Pre-Crisis Superboy — before the skies turned red and Clark Kent's past as Superboy was stripped from continuity in John Byrne's MAN OF STEEL reboot.First, Anthony and guest Rob O'Connor (All Star Superfan Podcast) shine a light on an overlooked gem: the 1984-1985 miniseries SUPERMAN: THE SECRET YEARS by Bob Rozakis, Curt Swan, and Kurt Schaffenberger — with covers by Frank Miller! — which chronicled Clark Kent's junior year in college at Metropolis

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02:36:39

The New Adventures of Superboy

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/06/04

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the Bronze Age comic book series THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERBOY, which ran for 54 issues from 1980-1984, in an epic 2-part discussion! First, Anthony welcomes Jon Wilson (JON READS COMICS) to compare notes on the run by writer Cary Bates and artist Kurt Schaffenberger, which gave the Kents a far larger, more active role in their son's training and highlighted the future Superman's growing pains in a new way. Then, Rob O'Connor (ALL STAR SUPERFAN PODCAST) tags in to

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02:01:41

Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes (PLUS:...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/05/21

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Nick Farina share their thoughts on James Gunn's recent reveal of actor David Corenswet in costume from the forthcoming SUPERMAN 2025 film. Now that the dust has settled after the initial unveiling, what impressions, questions, and predictions remain?Then, in the episode's main segment, Anthony and guest Chris Jacobsen (SUPERBOY BEYOND) dig into the Bronze Age period when Superboy shared his title and the spotlight with his teammates from the 30th Century: the

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02:14:17

The Adventures of Superboy — 1961 Unaired TV Pilot

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2024/05/14

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (ALWAYS HOLD ON TO SMALLVILLE) dig into one of the most obscure pieces of Superman media: the unaired 1961 television pilot for THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERBOY, written & produced by Whitney Ellsworth and starring Johnny Rockwell in the title role. Anthony and Zach discuss the history and production of the pilot, which would have extended Superman's presence on screen following George Reeves' death and the end of ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN. They also discuss the

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02:14:24

Superboy & Krypto in the Silver Age (PLUS: Filmation...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/05/07

Host Anthony Desiato digs into Silver Age Superboy in both comics and animation, examining three key facets of the Boy of Steel's adventures in the late 1950s and 1960s. First, Anthony welcomes back Dan Greenfield (13th Dimension) to discuss the rare FILMATION SUPERBOY cartoons that aired on CBS from 1966-1969, which saw Superboy and Krypto contend with alien invaders, creatures running amok, and more. Then, in the episode's main segment, Rich Roney returns as he and Anthony break down a dozen key

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01:57:46

Must There Be a Superboy? (150th Episode)

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2024/04/30

Host Anthony Desiato celebrates the milestone 150th episode of the podcast with a sprawling new event: "A Superboy Fan Journey," examining the concept of Clark Kent as Superboy across time and media. In this kickoff episode, Anthony and guest Rich Roney ponder some big-picture questions about "the adventures of Superman when he was a boy" and share their feelings about this aspect of the mythology. Later in the episode, Tyler Patrick (KRYPTON REPORT) tags in as he and Anthony break down a quartet of

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02:13:58

Superman '78 & The Metal Curtain | Superman...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/04/23

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special double feature! First, Anthony welcomes back Superman cosplayer Daniel Sanchez (@wearingthecape) to discuss a pair of comic book stories in the spirit of the classic Christopher Reeve movie series: SUPERMAN '78 by Robert Venditti & Wilfredo Torres and its sequel, SUPERMAN '78: THE METAL CURTAIN, by Venditti & Gavin Guidry. Then, in the second half, Rob O'Connor (All Star Superfan Podcast) returns for a discussion of writer Mark Millar's run on the late

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01:56:23

Superman Comics Buying Guide

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/04/16

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Nick Farina present a special comic book buying guide for readers who are new to Superman or comics in general. They offer advice on where to find comics, how to choose between available formats, why continuity does not have to be intimidating, and what stories to seek out at three different budget tiers ($50, $200, and $500). Anthony and Nick also discuss the challenges in collecting DC Comics in terms of out-of-print editions, discontinued lines, and uncollected

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02:03:23

Return to Kingdom Come (PLUS: The Pre-Crisis Deaths...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/04/09

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into THE KINGDOM—Mark Waid's follow-up to KINGDOM COME that introduced the concept of Hypertime and recently celebrated its 25th anniversary—as well as the just-completed "Return to Kingdom Come" arc from WORLD'S FINEST by Waid and artist Dan Mora, featuring the origin of Magog.PLUS, in a special bonus segment, Anthony welcomes Superman Homepage contributor Marc Lax to discuss the Pre-Crisis comic book "deaths" of

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02:27:13

Superman & Batman's First Meetings Across Time & Media

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/04/02

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney dig into the origins of the World's Finest team as they survey the first meetings between Superman and Batman across time and media — from their first appearance together in 1941's ALL-STAR COMICS #7 to the first official meeting in SUPERMAN #76 (1952) to John Byrne's reinvention in MAN OF STEEL #3 (1986) to Mark Waid's most recent retelling in WORLD'S FINEST #18-19 (2023).Additional stories covered include the partially lost radio serial "Mystery of the Wax

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02:34:45

The Snyderverse Trilogy III: Zack Snyder's Justice...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/03/26

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ed Gross (author of Voices from Krypton) dig into the 2021 film ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE, which restored the filmmaker's original vision in an epic 4-hour cut—and saw Bruce, Diana, Barry, Arthur, and Victor come together and resurrect Clark in time to stop Steppenwolf's conquest of Earth for Darkseid.In the concluding chapter of a 3-episode exploration of the "Snyderverse Trilogy" of films, Anthony and Ed discuss the Snyder Cut's emphasis on character, world

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02:17:54

The Snyderverse Trilogy II: Batman v Superman...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/03/19

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (NOT SO SECRET DADS BUSINESS podcast) dig into the 2016 film BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (ULTIMATE EDITION) directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman.In the second part of a 3-episode exploration of the "Snyderverse Trilogy" of films, Anthony and Justin wrestle with the though-provoking (and often misunderstood) BvS and its most polarizing aspects: the film's tone, use of lethal

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02:24:17

The Snyderverse Trilogy I: Man of Steel

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/03/12

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics in Skokie, IL) dig into the 2013 film MAN OF STEEL directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman. In the first part of a 3-episode exploration of the "Snyderverse Trilogy" of films, Anthony and Bernie discuss MAN OF STEEL's most controversial moments—Jonathan's death, the destruction of Metropolis, and Superman's killing of Zod—along with its depiction of Krypton, emotionally resonant journey for Clark, and

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02:06:37

Superman: American Alien

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/03/05

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (Not So Secret Dads Business podcast) dig into the 2015-2016 miniseries SUPERMAN: AMERICAN ALIEN from disgraced writer Max Landis, which presents seven vignettes during pivotal times in Clark's development—each with a distinct theme, tone, and art style. Artists include Nick Dragotta, Tommy Lee Edwards, Joëlle Jones, Jae Lee, Francis Manapul, Jonathan Case, and Jock. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato,

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02:15:09

Superman: For All Seasons

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/02/27

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick (KRYPTON REPORT podcast) dig into the seminal 1998 miniseries SUPERMAN: FOR ALL SEASONS by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale, an emotional retelling of Clark's beginnings as Superman from the perspectives of his supporting cast. 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

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01:51:52

The Great Superman Fan Debates

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/02/20

Host Anthony Desiato and guests Ralph Puma & Mike Sangregorio dig into the great debates that often rage within the Superman fan community: Is it LuthER or LuthOR? Was Clark a bully or hero in the diner at the end of SUPERMAN II? Should Ma & Pa Kent live to guide their son through adulthood or meet an untimely end? And MUCH more! Be sure to share YOUR answers to these questions on our social media channels below.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at

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02:18:51

The Arrowverse — Crisis on Infinite Earths (RED SKIES...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/02/13

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (ALWAYS HOLD ON TO SMALLVILLE) dig into the Arrowverse's 5-part television adaptation of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS—spanning ARROW, FLASH, SUPERGIRL, BATWOMAN, and DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW on The CW—which saw the return of Tom Welling as the Clark Kent of Earth-167 and Brandon Routh as the Superman of Earth-96. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR

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01:55:55

Superman: Legacy Wishlist

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/02/06

Host Anthony Desiato and guest V Ken Marion (the upcoming BATTLE CHRONICLE SOL-STRYKER) share their wishlists for James Gunn's SUPERMAN: LEGACY, scheduled to hit theaters on July 11, 2025. What do YOU hope to see from the Man of Steel's long-overdue return to the big screen?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

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59:10

Interview with Action Comics Writer PHILLIP KENNEDY...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2024/01/30

Host Anthony Desiato digs into "The Warworld Saga" and more with the man who wrote it: recent ACTION COMICS writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson! In this special interview episode, Phillip discusses his Superman fan journey, Clark's characterization, worldbuilding on Warworld, bringing back Conduit, restoring Superman's secret identity, and still having more Superman stories to tell. Enjoy!Follow PKJ's current comics work on GREEN LANTERN: WAR JOURNAL and THE INCREDIBLE HULK, and visit

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