Podcasts about Adventures of Superman

Presenting Superman in "Lighthouse Point Smugglers" Part 6 & "Pillar Of Fire At Graves End" Part 1

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) break down "The Superman Silver Mine" (Season 6, Episode 6) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which a wealthy prospector plans to donate his silver mine to the children's camp fund but is replaced by a criminal doppelganger seeking the mine's location.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Single Bound PodcastThis Podcast Will Never DieFat Moose ComicsAw Yeah ComicsDrunken Avenger

Presenting Superman in "Lighthouse Point Smugglers" Parts 4 & 5

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Lou Koza (Mister Reeves) break down "The Atomic Captive" (Season 6, Episode 5) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which a radioactive atomic scientist is targeted by foreign agents.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Aw Yeah ComicsThis Podcast Will Never DieSingle Bound PodcastAlways Hold On To SmallvilleFat Moose ComicsDrunken Avenger

Presenting Superman in "Lighthouse Point Smugglers" Parts 2 & 3

After the opening commercial about Pep cereal, where we learn about the cool collection of the cardboard models of military fighter planes found in boxes of the product, the announcer…

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "The Mysterious Cube" (Season 6, Episode 4) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which Superman turns to Prof. Lucerne once again as he pushes his powers to new limits in order to penetrate a seemingly indestructible cube.NOTE: The podcast will be off next week for the Fourth of July holiday. Coverage of the final season resumes in two weeks!Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Single Bound PodcastDrunken AvengerAlways Hold On To SmallvilleAw Yeah ComicsFat Moose ComicsThis Podcast Will Never Die

Presenting Superman in "Happyland Amusement Park" Parts 4 & 5

Read transcriptSomewhere out there is a piece of Superman history that almost nobody remembers exists. Not because it was bad. Not because it flopped. It just… vanished off the internet one day, like it got caught in a Phantom Zone projector aimed at a server farm. That's the story of The Multipath Adventures of Superman, and we're about to dig it back up. The whole thing started life as a CD project dreamed up with actual comic book writers, including Louise Simonson and Steve Englehart, before publisher Brilliant Digital Entertainment decided the format worked better as an ongoing online series. So you got Menace of Metallo on disc, and then a sprawling, branching, multi-arc saga that lived entirely on the internet, complete with a villain who time-travels just to make everyone's life harder. And then, because this is the late '90s internet we're talking about, the entire thing quietly vanished. No re-releases, no remasters, just a bunch of dead links and a handful of people insisting this was real and they didn't dream it. So yes, this episode is a little bit of a cheat. We usually stick to games you could buy off a shelf and put in a console. This is software, distributed on a CD-ROM and later piecemeal over a dial-up connection, that you had to install a special plugin just to run. But it's a piece of Superman history that's basically slipped through the cracks of the internet entirely, and that felt worth breaking the rules for. Helping me dig through the wreckage is Chris Baker from SuperHero.vg, who has spent decades working on actual superhero games at places like Marvel and LucasArts and literally wrote the book on this stuff with WRONG! Retro Games, You Messed Up Our Comic Book Heroes! If anyone can tell us whether this lost relic deserves to stay lost, it's him. So load up the B3D Projector, brace for some early-internet voice acting, and let's see how many ways Metropolis can end before lunch. Learn such things as: What happens when a piece of officially licensed Superman media just disappears off the internet? Is watching a Choose Your Own Adventure even a game? Is anyone at DC kicking themselves now since there's probably dozens of people who want to see this? And so much more! You can find Chris over at  SuperHero.vg or @cbake76 on BlueSky or Threads. Or both. And if you listened all the way to the end and want to read the review that Chris shared with me, here's the link he mentioned. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. The next episode is going to be [Episode Name Here], so get your thoughts ready and over to me if you want to hear them in the show. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicspodcast on Threads, @playcomics on YouTube, or the Play Comics website. If you want to hear Chris talk with Karrington Martin about the lessons we learned from children's media and how crazy it is that we're supposed to just forget about that now that we're adults, then Sugar, Spite, and Everything is Fine is probably something you should check out. A big thanks to Gimmicks and Infinite Earths Guide for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who definitely does exist even though I've never seen physical proof with my own eyes. Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomics Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-89f00a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Play Comics.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "Divide and Conquer" (Season 6, Episode 3) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which Superman must literally be in two places at once in order to respect another country's laws while simultaneously preventing a coup.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Single Bound PodcastDrunken AvengerAw Yeah ComicsFat Moose ComicsThis Podcast Will Never DieAlways Hold On To Smallville

Welcome to the Infinite Taylorverse!  Here at the Infinite Taylorverse, we talk about all things nerdy and pop culture! Movies, TV, cartoons, comics, books, video games, tabletop games, and so much more! We talk about the latest pop culture news as well as rumors and fan theories.  Be advised that spoilers are imminent! In this, our 278th episode, we talk about a long-awaited update about Marvel's VisionQuest!  We talk about the return of My Adventures of Superman with the premiere of 3rd season!  We talk about Toy Story 5 coming to theaters this weekend, and so much more!  As always, thanks for strapping in for a ride through The Infinite Taylorverse!

Presenting Superman in "Happyland Amusement Park" Parts 2 & 3

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "The Magic Secret" (Season 6, Episode 2) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which Perry White reveals yet another hidden talent, this time for REAL magic, while criminals target Superman with a Kryptonite ray gun.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Aw Yeah ComicsFat Moose ComicsThis Podcast Will Never DieAlways Hold On To SmallvilleDrunken AvengerSingle Bound Podcast

Presenting Superman in "Hans Holbin's Doll Factory" Part 6 & "Happyland Amusement Park" Part 1

Zach welcomes back Paul Kovit (Director/Editor, ‘No Soap Radio' ) on a marathon in  Metropolis as they dive into the classic Superhero TV series, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN! Get ready to take flight with the guys as they unpack the origins of the show, demystify the casting of its cast & how they felt being part of the show, marvel at special effect & stunt snafus & successes, break down 5 episodes of the show that stand out in the first two seasons, & then finally mull over the many ways Reeves' outing as Superman stands tall in the legacy of Superman & Superhero television at large. PLUS: Find out exactly how Zach sounds at the mention of terrible studio chiefs.   ———-   Check out Paul's amazing work at NO SOAP RADIO   Website: https://nosoapradioplayers.com   YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nosoapradiorecreations?si=U8ee4YMPuXK3iXw0    

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "The Last Knight" (Season 6, Episode 1) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which the Society for the Preservation of Knighthood & Dragons targets Jimmy and Lois to retrieve a missing cufflink.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Single Bound PodcastAlways Hold On To SmallvilleAw Yeah ComicsDrunken AvengerFat Moose ComicsThis Podcast Will Never Die

Presenting Superman in "Hans Holbin's Doll Factory" Parts 4 & 5

Presenting Superman in "Hans Holbin's Doll Factory" Parts 2 & 3

Presenting Superman in "Horace Morton's Weather Predictions" Parts 2 and 3

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Mutual Presents! This week the Man of Steel is back from Saturday Story Circle with "The Five Million Dollar Gold Heist" serial!

Presenting Superman in "Horace Morton's Weather Predictions" Parts 4 and 5

Presenting Superman in "Horace Morton's Weather Predictions" Parts 2 and 3

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "Whatever Goes Up" (Season 5, Episode 13) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which amateur chemist "Professor" Olsen invents an anti-gravity solution but cannot remember the formula.This concludes the podcast's Season 5 coverage. Another Exciting Episode will return with Season 6 — the final season — in June!Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Single Bound PodcastThis Podcast Will Never DieAlways Hold On To SmallvilleAw Yeah ComicsFat Moose Comics

Presenting Superman in "Alonzo Craig: Arctic Explorer" Part 6 and "Horace Morton's Weather Predictions" Part 1

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Lou Koza (Mister Reeves) break down "Mr. Zero" (Season 5, Episode 12) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which a “measly” Martian is banished to Earth and tricked into using his power to freeze humans to commit a bank robbery.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Aw Yeah ComicsFat Moose ComicsAlways Hold On To SmallvilleSingle Bound PodcastThis Podcast Will Never Die

Presenting Superman in "Alonzo Craig: Arctic Explorer" Parts 4 and 5

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rick Lee James (Truth, Justice, and the Way: Superman & Spirituality Podcast) break down "The Stolen Elephant" (Season 5, Episode 11) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which criminals hold a circus elephant for ransom and stash him at a farm, where a young boy assumes the elephant is his new pet.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:This Podcast Will Never DieSingle Bound PodcastAlways Hold On To SmallvilleFat Moose ComicsAw Yeah Comics

Presenting Superman in "Alonzo Craig: Arctic Explorer" Parts 2 and 3

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rick Lee James (Truth, Justice, and the Way: Superman & Spirituality Podcast) break down "The Prince Albert Coat" (Season 5, Episode 10) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which a young boy mistakenly donates a coat containing his great-grandfather's fortune.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Fat Moose ComicsAw Yeah ComicsAlways Hold On To SmallvilleThis Podcast Will Never DieSingle Bound Podcast

Presenting Superman in "Buffalo Hills" Part 6 and "Alonzo Craig: Arctic Explorer" Part 1

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "The Phony Alibi" (Season 5, Episode 9) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which criminals usurp Prof. Pepperwinkle's latest invention to give themselves airtight alibis.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Fat Moose ComicsAw Yeah ComicsAlways Hold On To SmallvilleThis Podcast Will Never DieSingle Bound Podcast

Presenting Superman in "Buffalo Hills" Parts 4 and 5

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Michael Bailey (Bailey's Batman Podcast, It All Comes Back to Superman, & more) break down "Close Shave" (Season 5, Episode 8) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which a barber inexplicably has the power of persuasion. Has the podcast reached the all-time low point of this Superman series?Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:This Podcast Will Never DieFat Moose ComicsAw Yeah ComicsAlways Hold On To SmallvilleSingle Bound Podcast

Presenting Superman in "Buffalo Hills" Parts 2 and 3

Summer's over and we're back with the Man of Steel in honour of the recent Superman movie. Saturday Story Circle presents our next grand Superman serial! Join us for "Dr Bly's Confidence Gang"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer's over and we're back with the Man of Steel in honour of the recent Superman movie. Saturday Story Circle presents our next grand Superman serial! Join us for "Dr Bly's Confidence Gang"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Michael Bailey (Bailey's Batman Podcast, It All Comes Back to Superman, & more) break down "Money to Burn" (Season 5, Episode 7) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which a pair of con men posing as the “Fireman's Friend” steal $12,000 from the Daily Planet warehouse while it's ablaze, and Perry White is on the hook for fraud.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Always Hold On To SmallvilleAw Yeah ComicsThis Podcast Will Never DieSingle Bound PodcastFat Moose Comics

Presenting Superman in "Airplane Disasters At Bridger Field" Part 6 and "Buffalo Hills" Part 1

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) break down "Disappearing Lois" (Season 5, Episode 6) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which Lois tricks Clark into thinking she's disappeared while she goes undercover as a maid to land an interview with a reclusive gangster.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Fat Moose ComicsAw Yeah ComicsSingle Bound PodcastThis Podcast Will Never Die

Presenting Superman in "Airplane Disasters At Bridger Field" Parts 4 and 5

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rick Lee James (Truth, Justice, and the Way: Superman & Spirituality Podcast) break down "The Man Who Made Dreams Come True" (Season 5, Episode 5) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which a con man who claims to make dreams come true targets a superstitious king.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Hang On To Your Shorts Film FestivalThis Podcast Will Never DieAlways Hold On To SmallvilleSingle Bound PodcastAw Yeah ComicsFat Moose Comics

Presenting Superman in "Airplane Disasters At Bridger Field" Parts 2 and 3

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "The Tomb of Zaharan" (Season 5, Episode 4) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which members of the Cult of Zaharan mistake Lois for their resurrected queen.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Aw Yeah ComicsFat Moose ComicsSingle Bound PodcastHang On To Your Shorts Film FestivalThis Podcast Will Never DieAlways Hold On To Smallville

Presenting Superman in "Donelli's Protection Racket" Part 6 and "Airplane Disasters At Bridger Field" Part 1

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ed Gross (Superman: The Definitive History) break down "The Town That Wasn't" (Season 5, Episode 3) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which Jimmy gets caught in a speed trap that's actually a mobile town run by criminals.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Aw Yeah ComicsAlways Hold On To SmallvilleHang On To Your Shorts Film FestivalFat Moose ComicsSingle Bound PodcastThis Podcast Will Never Die

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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "Tin Hero" (Season 5, Episode 2) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which a meek man with a nose for news becomes the Planet's “crime-busting” reporter.Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Single Bound PodcastThis Podcast Will Never DieHang On To Your Shorts Film FestivalFat Moose ComicsAw Yeah ComicsAlways Hold On To Smallville

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "Peril in Paris" (Season 5, Episode 1) from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves — in which Superman answers a call for help from behind the Iron Curtain and flies recovered jewels into Paris . . . but has he been duped?Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows 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 GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Another Exciting Episode is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Gregg Schigiel. Mentioned in this episode:Fat Moose ComicsHang On To Your Shorts Film FestivalAw Yeah ComicsAlways Hold On To SmallvilleThis Podcast Will Never DieSingle Bound Podcast

This week on Men of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Frank Hernandez to discuss the Legends of Dead Earth annual for The Adventures of Superman. We unpack how the story explores an oppressed people who've been gaslit into believing they were the villains—and the role Superman plays in revealing the truth, restoring history, and reframing heroism in a broken world. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia   Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: February 6, 2026 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Geoff Moonen   Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com   Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wcHHer4   PODCAST SHOWS: ▶ Men Of Steel - https://www.certainpov.com/men-of-steel    FOLLOW US: ▶ Twitter: @certainpovmedia @menofsteelpod ▶ Instagram: @certainpovmedia Outline   ️ Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:00 - 01:40)   Hosts Case Aiken and Jmike Folson introduce the episode of the Men of Steel podcast.   Special guest Frank Hernandez, actor known for Star Wars Revelations and Farragut projects, joins to discuss the 1996 'Legends of Dead Earth' annual for Adventures of Superman.   Context Setting: Legends of Dead Earth Event and Superman Annual (01:40 - 03:40)   Explanation of the 1996 DC Comics event: not a traditional crossover but annual issues connected with a future after Earth's death.   Connection of this Superman annual to prior Men of Steel conversations, especially referencing the Man of Steel miniseries and the Supergirl annual.   Plot Summary and Story Explanation (03:40 - 08:00)   J. Mike explains the story: a future alien (Willig) discovers a Jor-El hologram crystal that downloads Superman's legacy into his mind.   Willig mistakes himself for Superman and tries to live up to that heroism amid a slave-like alien society oppressed by space pirates called the Sarkons.   Introduction of Characters and Setting Details (08:00 - 13:00)   The Sarkons are space pirates enslaving the Kirati race.   Willig adopts a homemade Superman costume inspired by the crystal's data.   ️ Willig's Character Development and Conflict (13:00 - 18:00)   Willig's blue-collar background and family life portrayed humorously but insightfully.   His assumption of the Superman mantle is both a personal awakening and rebellion against the slave narrative imposed by the Sarkons.   Climax and Resolution Summary (18:00 - 23:00)   Willig confronts his oppressors and is ultimately killed, delivering a heroic speech before dying.   The story is capped with a statue commemorating Willig as a hero, echoing Superman's mythos.   Critical Analysis and Reflection (23:00 - 27:00)   Discussion about the story's condensed nature—could have been a longer arc.   The story is a science fiction parable about oppression, mythology, and heroism.   Social and Mythological Themes (27:00 - 33:00)   The story deals with themes of historical revisionism, systemic oppression, and the reclaiming of heroism by the oppressed.   Reflections on how Superman stories absorb and reflect cultural values and how myth evolves through retelling.   ️ Dated Elements and Audience (33:00 - 44:00)   One-dimensional villainy discussed; space pirates having a 'district manager' seen as anachronistic or odd.   Possible target audience as younger readers.   Legends of Dead Earth's Format and Distribution (44:00 - 50:30)   The story's place in DC's publication history noted.   Availability issues raised: this issue not currently on the DC Universe app, unlike other annuals.   Closing and Guest Information (50:30 - 55:42)   Frank Hernandez shares updates on his production company, Elysian Sky Productions, work with AI music, and upcoming Farragut projects.   Hosts share social media and Patreon information.

Summer's over and we're back with the Man of Steel in honour of the recent Superman movie. Saturday Story Circle presents our next grand Superman serial and it's a doozy! Join us for "Curse of the Deadman's Island"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices