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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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All Episodes

01:29:57

DC K.O. & the ALL IN SAGA (Red Skies Edition)

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2026/03/10

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo) dig into the Scott Snyder-led DC K.O. crossover event, featuring the heroes and villains of the DC Universe in a tournament to become King Omega and take on Darkseid.Anthony and Justin discuss the core 5-issue miniseries (by Snyder & Javi Fernández) as well as key tie-ins, including the main SUPERMAN title (by Joshua Williamson and Eddy Barrows), KNIGHTFIGHT (by Williamson & Dan Mora), JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED (by Mark Waid &

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01:40:32

Superman: The KRYPTONITE SPECTRUM — All-Star Superman...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2026/03/03

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio dig into SUPERMAN: THE KRYPTONITE SPECTRUM, the 2025 Black Label miniseries from the creative team of ICE CREAM MAN (W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran, & Good Old Neon).Anthony and Mike discuss the new Kryptonite varieties & their effects on Superman, whether this work serves as a worthy successor to ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, the roles of Batman, Lex Luthor, & Lois Lane, THAT ending, and more.Episode contains SPOILERS!Support the

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01:49:22

Hammer Time — STEEL (John Henry Irons) Across Time &...

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2026/02/24

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) dig into the character of John Henry Irons, aka STEEL, across time & media — including his "Reign of the Supermen" debut, 1994-1998 solo series, underrated film starring Shaq, recent supporting role on TV's SUPERMAN & LOIS, and more.Why has this character resonated for over 30 years? Which era of Steel served him best? What layers does the John Henry folklore add, and is there a place for "John Henry Jr." in current

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01:45:24

ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN by Jason Aaron & Rafa Sandoval

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2026/02/17

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ralph Puma (Kill Me Kate) dig into the red-hot ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN series by Jason Aaron & Rafa Sandoval. This episode covers issues 1-14 — aka the first two collected editions of the series — and contains SPOILERS!Anthony and Ralph discuss the popularity of the series & how it compares to past publishing initiatives, an inspired take on Krypton & the Els, real-world parallels, a new Brainiac, and the ways in which certain core elements of the Superman

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01:16:57

Superman Group Editor PAUL KAMINSKI Returns!

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2026/02/10

Host Anthony Desiato welcomes back Superman Group Editor PAUL KAMINSKI to discuss the state of the Super-titles in 2026! Anthony and Paul discuss the upcoming "Reign of the Superboys," last year's launches of SUPERMAN UNLIMITED and Superboy in ACTION COMICS, the current DC K.O. event, recommended reading for the forthcoming LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES revival, and more.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS

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01:51:05

The ONE TRUE Brainiac, Collector of Worlds — GEOFF...

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2026/02/03

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Logan Crowley (Single Bound) dig into the "one, true Brainiac" introduced by Geoff Johns & Gary Frank in ACTION COMICS post-Infinite Crisis: the cold, Coluan collector of worlds who bottled Kandor and has appeared in many previous forms.Anthony & Logan discuss the original 2008 "Brainiac" comic book arc by Johns & Frank along with its 2013 animated adaptation (SUPERMAN: UNBOUND). They also cover subsequent interpretations of Brainiac in the New 52 &

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01:53:13

The KRYPTONIAN AI Brainiac (Plus: Spotlight on...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2026/01/27

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) dig into the Kryptonian AI Brainiac as depicted in SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES and the DCAU, SMALLVILLE, and the recent MY ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN. Is this the best take on Brainiac yet, or is it one villain from Krypton too many? Anthony and Zach also compare notes on the notorious 2006 animated movie SUPERMAN: BRAINIAC ATTACKS, which utilized the animation style of STAS and brought back voice actors Tim Daly & Dana

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01:49:39

The Post-Crisis MILTON FINE Brainiac — PANIC IN THE...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2026/01/20

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Sweet-Sweet Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into the Brainiac of the Post-Crisis era — in which the alien mind of Coluan scientist Vril Dox possesses the body of circus mentalist Milton Fine.Anthony and Bernie track this incarnation of Brainiac across his debut, physical rebirth in Roger Stern's "Brainiac Trilogy," starring turn in "Panic in the Sky," return appearances in "Dead Again" and "Identity Crisis" (no, not that one), and transition to Brainiac

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02:03:20

BRAINIAC in the Silver & Bronze Ages

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2026/01/13

Host Anthony Desiato kicks off 2026 with a multi-episode look at the villain Brainiac across time & media! In Part 1, Anthony and guest Daniel Sanchez (@wearingthecape) chart Brainiac's evolution in the Pre-Crisis era — including his Silver Age debut as an evil space alien, mid-1960s reinvention as a robot in humanoid form, late Bronze Age robotic redesign, and animated depictions in the Filmation series and SUPER FRIENDS.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at

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01:36:46

LOIS & CLARK — TOP 10 Episode Countdown! (The L&C...

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2025/12/16

Host Anthony Desiato and the team behind FOLCs Forever (Molly, Julie, & Jenn) count down their TOP 10 episodes of LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN in the grand finale of Digging for Kryptonite's L&C mixtape event! Did YOUR top picks make the cut?THANK YOU to all guests & audience members who made 2025 the biggest year in Digging for Kryptonite history! The podcast will be off for a short holiday break, with new episodes beginning in mid-January. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO

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01:04:58

SUPERGIRL (2026 Film) TEASER TRAILER Reaction

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2025/12/12

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo) dig into the just-released teaser trailer for SUPERGIRL — directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock — and its approach to adapting SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW by Tom King & Bilquis Evely. 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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01:53:38

LOIS & CLARK Villain Draft — Tempus, Trask, & MORE!...

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2025/12/09

Host Anthony Desiato and guests Rob O'Connor (All Star Superfan Podcast) & Chris Fuchs (Always Hold On To Star Wars) "draft" their favorite villains from LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN — including Tempus, Lord Nor, Jason Trask, and more — as they compete to form the best "Superman Revenge Squad." Listen to the draft, then be sure to head on over to social media to vote on the best lineup!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato,

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01:59:00

The KENTS & DAILY PLANET on LOIS & CLARK (The L&C...

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2025/12/02

Host Anthony Desiato presents a double feature celebrating the supporting cast of LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN! First, Anthony and guest Duncan Bennett dig into the Kents (Eddie Jones & K Callan) and their understated, natural portrayal — which resulted in some of the show's most emotional and memorable moments.Then, Javi Trujillo (The Comic Binge) tags in for a discussion of the Daily Planet staff, namely, Perry White (Lane Smith), Jimmy Olsen (Michael Landes in Season 1,

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02:13:28

John Shea as LEX LUTHOR on LOIS & CLARK (The L&C...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2025/11/25

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) dig into the character of Lex Luthor as portrayed by actor John Shea in Season 1 of LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, as well as impactful return appearances in the following seasons. Anthony and Zach discuss the charisma and magnetism Shea imbued in his Lex; the character's Post-Crisis inspiration, worldview, and tactics; an unlikely, yet believable, romance with Lois; his unhinged but satisfying returns to the

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02:09:42

The LOIS & CLARK TV Mixtapes Vol. I — The ROMANCE...

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2025/11/18

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Matt Truex (Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman) dig into the romance between the titular characters — portrayed by Teri Hatcher & Dean Cain — across four seasons of LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN. As they chart the eras of the relationship and the series, Anthony and Matt discuss the charged banter and ineffable intimacy of Season 1; Season 2's dating roadblocks, from Clark's lame excuses to brief (but impactful) outside love

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02:17:41

SUPERBOY in Action, Superman UNLIMITED, KRYPTO, &...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2025/11/11

Host Anthony Desiato presents an epic roundup of the past year's Superman comics with a trio of guests! In the main segment, Anthony and guest Jermaine "Lord Retail" Exum (Acme Comics) dig into ACTION COMICS #1087-1091 by Mark Waid & Skylar Patridge — aka the first arc featuring Clark as Superboy — as well as SUPERMAN UNLIMITED # 1-6 by Dan Slott & Raphael Albuquerque.Then, in the interlude, Rich Roney tags in to compare notes on Waid's NEW HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE miniseries. Finally,

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02:17:57

The SUPERGIRL SAGA & End of the John Byrne Era

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2025/11/04

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tim Bruns dig into the second half of John Byrne's 2-year run on the Super-titles — culminating in "The Supergirl Saga," which saw the introduction of Matrix and Superman's cold execution of General Zod & his allies. But first, Anthony and Tim discuss Superman's team-ups with Batman, Booster Gold, and The Spectre; Lana & Smallville's baffling involvement in the "Millenium" crossover; romantic developments between Superman & Wonder Woman, Lois Lane &

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02:00:18

Byrne's Man of Steel in SUPERMAN, ACTION, & ADVENTURES

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2025/10/28

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Michael Bailey (Fortress of Baileytude) dig into the first half of John Byrne's 2-year run on the Super-titles, including: The flagship SUPERMAN series, written & drawn by Byrne, which saw the rebooted Man of Steel face off against Metallo, Bloodsport, Rampage, Joker, and Mister MxyzptlkACTION COMICS, also by Byrne, which depicted Superman's Post-Crisis DCU team-ups with Teen Titans, Phantom Stranger, Etrigan, the Green Lantern Corps, and Big Barda (in one of this

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01:56:59

Byrne's WORLD OF Krypton, Smallville, & Metropolis...

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2025/10/21

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Duncan Bennett dig into a trilogy of miniseries written by John Byrne and released across 1988: WORLD OF KRYPTON with Mike Mignola, which detailed Krypton's clone wars; WORLD OF SMALLVILLE with Kurt Schaffenberger, which revealed Martha Kent's first marriage and Lana Lang's manipulation by the Manhunters; and WORLD OF METROPOLIS with Win Mortimer, which showed the early city days of Perry White, Lois Lane, Clark Kent, and Jimmy Olsen.BUT FIRST! In the opening segment,

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01:49:42

PEACEMAKER Season 2 — The Prequel to MAN OF TOMORROW

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey ·

2025/10/14

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) dig into Season 2 of James Gunn's PEACEMAKER television series starring John Cena — the next chapter in the DCU and precursor to 2027's MAN OF TOMORROW film. SPOILER WARNING!Anthony and Zach discuss that revisionist Season 1 recap, Season 2's slower, more character-driven approach, the alternate-Earth reveal, whether the finale lived up to expectations, cameos, and more. NOTE: The podcast's John Byrne comic book coverage

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