Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman

As today's guest would say, "It all starts with the script." And if Grant Rosenberg's name is on that cover page, you know you are in for a good time! From his humble beginnings on private jets with Michael Eisner, to his days in television development, executive producing, and his three years in the streets of 90s Metropolis, Grant Rosenberg has seen practically every side of the television industry and lived to tell the tale(s). Check out his outstanding novels (GIDEON, GIDEON RESURRECTION) wherever books are sold and join his reader list for updates on the final chapter of the GIDEON trilogy, which is coming soon. granterosenberg.com Matt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Are you in the market for a combination stapler, pencil sharpener, poison dart shooter, and clock radio?! Well, look no further than "Lucky Leon!" Anthony Desiato (Digging For Kryptonite) stops by to talk comic book coworker romance, nuclear field goals, and car bombs in the podcast's first-ever commentary track! Ready, set, play! Check out Anthony's fantastic Superman podcasts, Digging For Kryptonite and Another Exciting Episode in the Adventures of Superman, wherever you listen. Matt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.

From “All Shook Up” to “Vatman,” Matt and Alan Burke (All Star Superfan) rank every episode of Lois & Clark's first season from worst to best, reliving moments, quoting dialogue, and mixing up a batch of Metamyte 5 along the way. Listen to the All Star Superfan podcast on your app of choice. Matt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Jealousy warning!!! Long-time FOLCs and committed collectors Amy Hilty and Julie Price stop by to talk treasure hunting in 90s Metropolis! This one has been a long time coming and will not disappoint or leave you feeling any less envious than you already are of these ladies' incredible collections! Matt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Happy Holidays, FOLCs! Whether you're hoping for Abs in Bottle or your own Baby Gundersen under the tree this year, we've got you covered! Ryan Francis Wright returns to 90s Metropolis to cover a season three classic just in time for the holidays. Cozy up to the fire, plug the decorations into your cyborg, microwave some coffee, and enjoy. Matt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.

From Dapper Dan to the Daily Planet?! L&C graphic designer and all-around design expert Ted Haigh stops by to talk about everything from clearing fake company names to mixing up imaginary Lois & Clark-themed cocktails. Check out Ted's fabulous book, Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails, now in its third edition!

Is it possible to be a groupie for a production designer? On a podcast as obsessed with the look and feel of Lois & Clark as with the characters themselves, it is an honor and privilege to welcome Production Designer Jim Pohl to the show. From his early work at Lucasfilm and ILM to his thoughtful crafting of 1990s Metropolis, Jim puts his heart and soul into everything he does. There aren't enough characters allowed in this description to properly thank Jim for taking this stroll down memory lane… or for showing me his Atomic Space Rat collection! Matt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.

It's our first (and only, probably) Black Friday Special! Ever wonder why they never made Lois & Clark toys? WELL SO DID WE!! While we don't get to the bottom of that mystery, Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow), Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville), and Rob O'Connor (All-Star Superfan) drop by to discuss their favorite toys and pitch the Lois & Clark action figure line that never was.

Martha Kent may have made Clark's first suit, but it was Judith Brewer Curtis who made it work! I was so thrilled to get to sit down with Judith recently to talk about everything from Kryptonian wardrobe, to wedding dresses, to Ultra Woman! My deepest gratitude to Judith for taking the time to share so much with a very big fan! Check out her incredible artwork at jbcurtis.com.

Always Hold On To The Flash is peaking out from behind the Patreon paywall for a very special episode. Hosts Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) and Matt Truex take over the Lois & Clark writers' room to pitch a crossover that should have been. Will John Wesley Shipp's Flash and Dean Cain's Superman be able to work together? Will Lois and Tina pass the Bechdel Test? Will the Kents have ANYTHING to do in this episode?! The answers to all this and more in this very special episode of Always Hold On To The Flash! Listen to literal YEARS of this content and more on the Always Hold On To Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/alwaysmallville

The time has come for a new podcast, FOLCs. Strap in for a time-traveling podcast that covers the good, the bad, and the cuddly of one of the most insane superhero shows in the timeline. Each week, co-captains Matt Truex and Tricia Ennis (triciaennis.com) roll the dice and let the Fates decide which episode they cover next. Subscribe to Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow wherever you get your podcasts and join us on our time traveling journey!

Once more into 90s Metropolis... My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been a part of this podcast, listeners and guests, for the past six years. This project started as a fun, dumb thing to do with a friend, but I could never have fathomed how much joy and love would come out of it over the years. So, here's to you, the friends we've made along the way. Please keep listening, reaching out, and loving this crazy little television show. But for now... FOLC off. With Love, Matt loisandclarkd@gmail.com

If you enjoyed this bizarre little episode, please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds. This is the first and last time I will EVER ask listeners to fork over a little cheddar in relation to this podcast, so please take a moment to be a little Super, if you can. Visit the show's Facebook page and the post for this episode to donate simply and safely. Huge thanks to our wonderful Lois & Clark'd players, who volunteered a great deal of time to put this dumb little episode together! Our panel includes: Sarah Tucker (Always Hold On To Superman & Lois) Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) Laurie-Anne Collins (host of the Lois & Clark watchalongs) Alan Burke (All Star Superfan Podcast) Rob O'Connor (All Star Superfan Podcast) Carolina Basulto (A normal person who doesn't podcast)

Merry Eve, FOLCs! Thought it was time to finally finish the podcast's season 2 coverage... complete with the RETURN OF RYAN!!! Enjoy, Metropolis!

The toys are back in town, baby!!! Two short years after Metropolis was gripped by the plague bf the Atomic Space Rat, a new asshole with the same gimmick comes to town to steal children and ruin a few lives. Super-FOLC Laurie-Anne Collins takes toe the streets of 90s Metropolis one last time to talk shitty prop toys, the reveal of Alice White, and Teri Hatcher's waning interest in the series. Huge thanks to Laurie for always being a giant supporter of the podcast and helping make some of the best interviews happen over the years! Find us both on the Lois & Clark: The Legacy Facebook group.

In a season far too light on Kents, it seemed time for a little more parental influence. Lynne and Fred (read: Ma and Pa) Truex return to indulge their only child and talk magic rocks, missing effects, and weird May-December on screen kisses.

The end of the House of Luthor and the end of an era. Always Hold On To Smallville's Zach Moore braves the Luthor-filled sewers of 90s Metropolis one last to talk bad props, playground superhero logic, and what it would have been like if John Shea had actually been in this episode. Listen to Zach's Always Hold On To podcast dynasty wherever you get your podcasts.

*Romantic comedy music starts* He's a billionaire CEO, and he's a sewer-dwelling weirdo, but what do they have in common? "We have to break up Lois and Clark!" Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow, Nerd Party News) returns to talk musicals, the DCEU... pretty much anything that isn't this not-great-but-fine-well-meh episode! Find Always Hold On To Arrow and Nerd Party News wherever you get your podcasts!

Ultra Woman? Wonder Woman? No, it's Vixen?! All Star Superfan's Alan Burke and FOLC for life Daniela Rod join the pod to talk about Cassidy's, co-opted DC superhero names, and the beginning of the - barf- Lex Files arc. Check out All Star Superfan wherever you get your podcasts!

This may not be the podcast you were searching for, but it's a 97% match, so odds are good! Season 1 editor and longtime friend of the pod Carolina Basulto stops by with Marvel zombie Blake Strait to talk bad special effects, worse Chinese pronunciations, and the power of a good blue suit. Let's be real a second, though, and take this moment to thank Carolina for all the work she put in during the early days of this podcast! We'd still be in season 1 if it weren't for her, so super-sonic claps all around!

Dear Kevin, Thank you for being my first hero. Thank you for reading me my first comic. Thank you for making sure Batman sounded “right” my entire childhood. Thank you for a Batman who sings. Thank you for putting up with that dumb exosuit in Crisis. Thank you for being prolific as hell. There are still hours of your performance I haven't heard yet! Thank you for understanding your fans. Thank you for knowing just where you wanted to sign my Batman statue. Thank you for always, ALWAYS saying the thing. Thank you for being honest about your struggles. Thank you for being brave enough to come out. Thank you for being with me every time I read a comic. We have so many adventures left… With love always, Matt @alwaysmallville @donotfailourpod @alwaystarwars

It's funky town-central here in Metropolis as we bid farewell to Tempus and Herb! Author and longtime L&C fan Alex Thorne (Chasing Stars) drops by to talk childhood diaries, super-suits, and the ethics of dopplegang-banging. Check out Alex's wonderful, Supergirl-inspired novel Chasing Stars, available wherever books are sold.

Well FOLC's, it's the end of an era. Joining us for her favorite, and final episode, Christine Bartolucci returns to talk Tempus, Utopia, and whether or not real people should ever say "Make love to me" to their partner. Listen to Analog Talk wherever you get your podcasts.

Sexy times turn smutty when Lois and Cl-- I mean, SUPERMAN are caught in flagrante by Downtown Julie Brown! Romcomathon's Alex and Kat are forced once again to venture to 90s Metropolis to talk fake country names, mirror science, and more. Check out their wonderful podcast, Romcomathon, wherever you get your podcasts.

Go-go Gadgets! Superman: The Animated Podcast's Nathan MacKenzie stops by to talk Biff, super-sneezes, and the wonders of red kryptonite! Listen to Superman: The Animated Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Merry Mxymas, FOLCs!!! Podcasts' own Santa Claus, Kevonte Chilous (Always Hold On To Arrow, Always Hold On To Star Wars) stops by to spread some fifth-dimensional cheer and restore hope on our last Christmas episode! Listen to Kev's wonderful shows wherever you get your podcasts.

Lois Lane finally takes over the Planet!! Stacia Kimler returns for this season 4 gem to weigh in on who is the worse titular character in this episode, and out her Who's Line Is It Anyway fandom.

What's Lois & Clark like in another country?! Well, for one thing, they probably sound a lot deeper! Brazilian fan Helena Cattani talks about her experiences with the show and why her country caught Lois & Clark fever for a time. Huge thanks to Helena for reaching out and taking the time to chat!

What do Drew Carrey and Teri Hatcher have in common? I wish I could say nothing!! Thoughts and prayers are with Rob O'Connor for joining me to discuss what I believe to be the worst episode of Lois & Clark ever put to film. Listen to Rob's wonderful All Star Superfan Podcast today!

Bob and Carol and Lois and Clark and Superman v Deathstroke! Stacia Kimler drops by the pod to talk Alanis Morissette, Grant Gendell's hidden crimes, and Jimmy's girlfriend's abdomen. Ever rated and reviewed the podcast on iTunes?! It's so easy an NIA agent could do it. Rate and review in app now! Thank you!!

All rise! Super-court is now in session. Joseph Stefanelli (from The Sibling Sitdown: A Sopranos Podcast) stops by to talk holograms vs. hallucinations, Metropolis's troubling death-row practices, and, of course, Heri Tatcher. Listen to The Sibling Sitdown wherever you get your Sopranos podcasts.

Youth is lost, apartments are attained, and candles are feared! Romcomathon's Alex Lu and Kat Jiang stop by to talk all things brutal and youthful. Check out their wonderful podcast, Romcomathon, wherever you get your podcasts.

Tempus and Herb and... Mallory?! First-time caller Mallory Rykhoek stops by to talk eternally doomed love, dumb Renaissance names, and what it's like to force your innocent friends to watch Lois & Clark with you!

Well.... gang... we Miked it! Christine Bartolucci returns with Daniel Cohen and newborn in tow to try to make Mike of this bat shit crazy final wedding episode! Seriously, what in the Mike is going on here?! Listen to Analog Talk wherever you get your podcasts and check out Big Nate on Paramount+. MIKE off!

Dearly beloved, You are hereby invited to the wedding you've all been waiting for, letter-writing for, praying to Rao for! The holy union of Lady Zara and Lord Kal-El. Come bow awkwardly, dance in our weird spaceship sets, use space forks, and celebrate the day! Oh, and PS, we are taking over your planet-you're all slaves now-Hail Nor! Lots of love, The New Krypton High Council PPS, check out the All Star Superfan podcast for more Kryptonian goodness!!

Blessed Be, FOLCs! Tricia Ennis (https://triciaennis.com) drops by for an episode-long tangent on the magic and mayhem of Charmed. From favorite sisters to deadliest demons, we cover eight seasons of the WB/CW's weirdest hit. Follow Tricia on Twitter @triciaennis.

This week we welcome an acting legend, author, and Lois & Clark's MVP! The incomparable K CALLAN stops by to talk life, acting, All in the Family, and her time as Martha Kent. With a career spanning decades and more chutzpah than Superman himself, K is a force to be reckoned with and a true storyteller in every regard. Huge thanks to her for walking down memory lane for the FOLCs. Follow K on Facebook and Twitter @k_callan.

We close the book on season 3 with a very special guest... Matt's dad. Fred Truex drops by to talk all things Roger Daltrey, New Krypton, and when he and Matt both cried. Huge thank you to all the listeners who have been with the show for this long! We'll see you in 2022 for season 4!!!

The New Krypton Arc BEGINS! Alan Burke (co-host of the All Star Superfan Podcast) drops by Metropolis once again to talk Ching, Zara, and Superman's mightiest feat to date. Listen and subscribe to All Star Superfan (@allstarsuperpod) for more of Alan's Superman chat.

Craig Byrne (KSiteTV, Kryptonsite) stops by for a bite-sized look at Teri Hatcher's story contribution to the series, complete with a jealous science witch, tiny Superman, and Perry White line dancing! Follow @KSiteTV.

You may not know the name Scott Leva, but chances are you've seen him jump, fall, punch, slide, skid, or even fly! From Richard Donner's Superman, to Marvel's bullpen Spidey, to 1990s Metropolis, Scott has a storied career and nerd bona fides to boot. Check out Scott's work at precisionstunts.com.

Well, FOLCs, we did it! The end of the Wedding/Frog/Clone/Lex/Amnesia arc is nigh, and Christine Bartolucci (Analog Talk) is back to bring it home! Listen as we tell Dr. Deter to FOLC the hell off and let Lois be Lois! Listen to Christine's podcast Analog Talk.

Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville, Fanchise Fatigue) returns to bid farewell to John Shea's (on screen) Lex Luthor in the epic conclusion to the Marriage/Clone/Amnesia arc! Sorry... what's that now? There are two more episodes to it?! Well, then you better enjoy Shea's performance while he's here! Listen to Zach's many podcasts and check he and Matt out on Always Hold On To The Flash on Zach's pattern page!

Are those wedding bells... or clone funeral bells?! Tricia Ennis (@triciaennis) makes her first trip to Metropolis to talk Tony Curtis, President Willard, John Shea, and more than a little Charmed! Follow Tricia on Twitter and read her amazing Lois-inspired work at triciaennis.com.

What do Lois & Clark, Angel, Wonderfalls, Terriers, American Horror Story, and 9-1-1: Lone Star all have in common?! Legendary television writer/producer/director/creator TIM MINEAR, of course! From his early adventures writing for 1990s Metropolis, to his string of cult cancellations, to his current success with 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star, Tim is as unstoppable as he is talkative. A huge thank you to him and everyone behind the scenes who helped make this interview happen! Stream 9-1-1: Lone Star on Hulu and catch up before season 3, coming soon.

Tempus, HG Wells, and Laurie-Anne Collins return to talk time travel, fan theories, and FAN MUSIC?!! Listen to the end for Laurie's incredible fan project and your new favorite song!

Shake them. Stir them. Does it look like we give a damn? Just pour a drink and grab your derringers for the introduction of (and series wrap on)Agent Jack Olson. Rob O'Connor (cohost of All Star Superfan: A Superman Podcast) stops by to talk all things superheroes, secret agents, and even a teenage witch. Listen to Rob's podcast now at the link: https://allstarsuperfan.podbean.com/?fbclid=IwAR0HvjNvRQRncCVkrkfUUYvItamyiHxYCVCzWN1VJ5F3mIKn90p3VWoCkYI

Black Lightning's Cress Williams swings by Metropolis to Voodoo around with Lois and Clark's lives for a week. Huge thanks to Craig for dropping by the pod again. Follow Kryptonsite and KSiteTV.

Merry Christmas! Oh, does it not feel like Christmas this June? Well, it didn't really in this episode either, so you'll be right at home! Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous, of Always Hold On To Arrow fame, take a brief detour from Starling City to visit Metropolis for some Intergang holiday hijinks. Listen to their podcast and follow them @donotfailourpod.

How do you do, fellow Internets! In this episode, Matt and special guest Lauren Winn experience Lois and Clark's journey into Dean Cain's vision of the Internet, circa 1995. It's a weird watch, gang, but fun! Follow Lauren's DC musings everywhere via @Laurennakaowinn

Perry White punches a Nazi in the face, and Superman flies to the sun. What more do you want?! Join guest Alan Burke and myself in the Lois & Clark: The Legacy Facebook group and keep an eye out for Alan's upcoming podcast, All-Star Super-Fan!