Men of Steel

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From a Certain Point of View, Case Aiken and JMike Folson discuss Superman in all of his incarnations and homages. For people who love the Man of Steel and want to think critically about what the character represents.

  1. Sep 25

    Stormwatch: Change or Die - with Austin Funk

    What happens when Superman decides saving the world isn't enough and tries to fix it instead? Case and Jmike are joined by Austin Funk to revisit Stormwatch: Change or Die, Warren Ellis's three-part story about the High, a blatant Superman analogue with a plan to eliminate scarcity, tear down old systems, and build a better world. They dig into the story's big ideas, its messy execution, and the tragedy of watching genuinely heroic people wind up on opposite sides of a fight over who gets to decide what "better" looks like. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: September 25, 2026 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Gen 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 ⏱️ Chapters 00:51 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:03 Warren Ellis and Revisiting the Work 06:12 Why Change or Die Is Worth Discussing 06:53 First Impressions of the Arc 08:01 Jack Hawksmoor and the Power of Cities 09:06 Jmike's First Read 11:05 Too Many Characters? 12:23 Jmike Recaps Change or Die 14:49 The High's Plan for Utopia 16:31 The Assassination Attempt on Jenny Sparks 18:35 Introducing Blind 19:28 Henry Bendix and Stormwatch 21:56 The High Returns 22:37 Meet Stormwatch Prime 24:52 The High as Golden Age Superman 25:27 The Doctor 26:19 Wright and the Justice League Analogues 27:03 Malcolm King Joins the Changers 29:22 Cracks in the High's Plan 31:49 Phase One Begins 32:43 The Engineer Ends Scarcity 35:30 Smoke, Eidolon, and the Changers 37:02 Rose Tattoo's Solution 37:21 Blind Tortures Malcolm 38:27 The High Confronts the United Nations 41:12 Stormwatch vs. the High 43:03 The High Shows What Superman Powers Can Do 44:28 Winter vs. the High 48:32 Jenny Discovers Her Old Friend Is Back 49:17 The Changers Begin Reshaping the World 51:02 The High Discovers What Blind Did 52:04 Bendix Finds the Changers' Base 54:26 Issue 50: The Kill Mission 55:30 Bendix Sizes Up Stormwatch 57:26 The High Broadcasts His Utopia 58:28 Change on Your Own Terms 59:07 Wish Reveals Her Agenda 01:00:30 Smoke Celebrates the End of Killing 01:03:26 Stormwatch Infiltrates the Base 01:04:13 Refusing to Kill 01:05:42 Jenny Sparks Confronts Bendix 01:06:14 Rose Tattoo Kills the Eidolon 01:08:06 Battalion Joins the Fight 01:09:40 Jenny and the High's Golden Age History 01:12:16 Heroes Fighting Heroes 01:13:04 Winter Offers the Changers a Way Out 01:14:38 Battalion Confronts Wish 01:16:11 Wish Gets Taken Off the Board 01:17:05 The Truth About Rose Tattoo 01:17:55 Bendix Completely Unravels 01:20:18 Jenny Sparks vs. Bendix 01:21:43 How Do You Kill the Dead? 01:22:57 The High Learns the Truth About Blind 01:24:30 Stormwatch's Prisoners Die 01:25:47 Jenny Takes Down Bendix 01:26:15 The Battle Turns Deadly 01:27:30 The Changers Fall 01:28:11 The High Heads for Skywatch 01:28:43 People Only Want Change on Their Terms 01:31:17 The Death of the High 01:32:34 What Change or Die Is Trying to Say 01:34:33 Final Thoughts on the Arc 01:37:54 Good Ideas, Limited Execution 01:39:02 The Legacy of Stormwatch 01:40:36 Austin's Plugs 01:43:03 Jmike's Plugs 01:43:32 Case's Plugs 01:44:55 Patreon Shout-Out 01:45:56 Rolling With Difficulty 01:46:05 Sign-Off 01:46:20 Credits 01:46:40 Digging for Kryptonite Promo

    Stormwatch: Change or Die - with Austin Funk

  2. Sep 25 ·  Bonus

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  3. Aug 29

    Episode 168 - My Adventures with Superman Season 3 - with Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Production

    For the latest Men of Steel, Case and Jmike welcome Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions back to the show for a full-season conversation about My Adventures with Superman Season 3. They talk about Kara as the season's MVP, Jimmy's romantic disasters, Lois and Clark facing their possible future, Bizarro being perfect, Cyborg Superman going full menace, and the show's very anime-flavored spin on the Death and Return of Superman. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: August 29, 2026 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Gen 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 ⏱️ Chapters 00:53 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:04 Kara Zor-El 03:34 Future Trunks Theory 04:33 Overall Season Thoughts 07:33 Episode-by-Episode Setup 08:08 Jmike Recaps Seasons 1 and 2 11:10 The Future Is Coming 12:28 Bizarro 16:52 Kara Understands Bizarro 19:31 Bizarro and the Death of Superman 22:52 Bizarro's Friends 24:12 Otto Binder 25:55 Kara and Jimmy 30:43 Challengers of the Unknown 31:20 Mobile Suit Toyman 34:17 Cyborg Superman 36:25 The Kryptonite Whip 37:52 Jessica Cruz 39:06 What Makes Superman Matter 41:35 Jimmy Olsen B******t Power Hour 42:42 Lois and Clark's Future 44:51 Flamebird Watches 45:55 Kara Hits the Town 51:28 Jon Kent Arrives 52:46 Jon Kent vs. Jonathan Lane 57:55 The John Downgrade 01:00:15 Kara Trains Jon 01:01:03 The Subterraneanosauri 01:02:38 Lex and Deathstroke 01:09:40 Jimmy Is Always Right 01:10:09 The Death of Superman 01:12:44 Hank Henshaw as Cyborg Superman 01:15:25 Jon's Humanity 01:17:14 Superman Powers Through Kryptonite 01:20:41 Hank Sees the Future 01:23:39 Jon Helps Save the Day 01:25:01 The Eradicator Future 01:26:11 Party Animals 01:27:34 Powerless Clark Kent 01:29:52 Kara's Award Gala 01:32:42 Animal Transformations 01:35:06 Bizarro Returns 01:37:55 The Mxyzptlk Episode 01:42:12 General Lane 01:43:12 Alternate Futures 01:46:57 It's Raining Supermen 01:47:20 Jonathan Lane and Lara Lane 01:49:21 Bald Lex and the Eradicator 01:51:57 Eradicator Evolves 01:53:18 Kara's Finest Hour 01:56:58 Supergirl Sacrifices 01:58:50 Vae Victis 01:59:06 Brainiac and Kryptonian History 02:03:49 Superman's Blue Energy 02:06:58 Kara and Jonathan 02:08:05 Operation Doomsday 02:12:04 The Eradicator's Final Form 02:14:06 Lex and the Eradicator 02:16:06 Waiting for Superman 02:20:36 What Did Clark Trade? 02:20:47 Darkseid Speculation 02:22:55 Bizarro and Jimmy 02:24:26 Final Character Thoughts 02:25:53 Lois and Clark's Future 02:27:12 Eradicator as Villain 02:29:30 Return of the King Wrap-Up

    Episode 168 - My Adventures with Superman Season 3 - with Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Production

  4. Jul 31

    Legends of Dead Earth: Superman with Cly Forsyth

    Case and Jmike continue their journey through Legends of the Dead Earth with guest Cly from Point in Progress! This time, they're looking at 1996's Superman Annual #8, "The League of Supermen," a far-future story where Superman's legacy lives on through a team of heroes who each inherit only one of his powers... and all the complications that come with it. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: July 31, 2026 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Gen 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 ⏱️ YouTube Chapters 00:54 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:44 Legends of Dead Earth 03:37 Jmike Recaps 09:37 The League of Supermen 10:10 The Cover and Art Team 14:33 A Great Premise in One Issue 16:03 The League in Action 19:39 Superpowers as Disabilities 22:18 Meeting the New Recruits 25:05 Heat and the Team's Drawbacks 28:02 The Superman Hologram 30:31 The History of the League 32:23 Speed and Tempest 37:26 The Training Mission Turns Real 41:21 Superman Crosses a Line 42:38 Can They Trust Superman? 45:17 Assaulting the Superman Facility 49:29 Superman's Final Test 52:41 The Death of Superman 53:18 The Story's Final Lesson 57:20 Why the One-Shot Works 01:00:23 Heat, Sleep Deprivation, and Representation 01:02:56 Final Thoughts and Rankings 01:11:15 Disability Representation 01:12:38 Cly's Plugs 01:14:01 Jmike and Case's Plugs 01:17:03 Patreon Shout-Outs 01:18:24 Trade School 01:21:16 Next Time: Bizarro 01:21:44 Credits 01:22:04 Digging for Kryptonite Promo

    Legends of Dead Earth: Superman with Cly Forsyth

  5. Jul 6

    Supergirl (2026) with Keith Lehtinen

    Supergirl has arrived in the DCU, and Men of Steel is here to talk about it. Case, Jmike, and special guest Keith Lehtinen break down the new film, from Kara's traumatic past on Argo to her bond with Krypto, her contrast with Superman, the use of Lobo, and whether this adaptation of Woman of Tomorrow sticks the landing. The episode also features cameo reactions from Alan Williams, Ben Haslar, Bret Eagleston, Jesse Fresco, Kris Ingersoll, Mitch Punpayuk, Nic Woolfe, Randy Allain, Logan Crowley, and Red from Overly Sarcastic Productions. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: July 6, 2026 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Gen 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 ⏱️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 Cold Open: The Middle 01:13 Welcome to Men of Steel 02:35 Spoiler Warning 03:10 Jmike Recaps Supergirl 05:20 Our History with Supergirl 06:05 Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow as Source Material 09:21 Jmike's Supergirl Background 11:02 Keith's Supergirl Fandom 15:30 The Cast 17:08 Krem of the Yellow Hills 20:24 Argo City and Kara's Parents 22:45 David Corenswet's Superman 24:30 Jason Momoa as Lobo 26:45 Seth Rogen, Krypto, and the Supporting Cast 28:24 The Movie's Visual Style 33:21 Argo City 37:47 Krypto and Kara's Trauma 41:49 Kara's Earth Culture and Music 45:16 The Middle Needle Drop 47:17 Action Scenes and the Sword 49:59 The Third Act 55:52 Lobo's Role in the Story 59:01 Ruthye's Perspective 59:46 The Kryptonite Sun 01:05:35 The Hostage Rescue 01:08:23 Kara's Big Final Choice 01:11:48 The Final Scene with Superman 01:13:05 Krypto as Kara's Last Connection to Argo 01:14:16 Final Lobo Thoughts 01:15:17 Listener Feedback Begins 01:16:11 Alan Williams on Supergirl 01:25:02 Ben Haslar on Supergirl 01:28:53 Bret Eagleston on Supergirl 01:29:46 Jesse Fresco on Supergirl 01:41:44 Kris Ingersoll on Supergirl 01:43:02 Mitch from Arizona on Supergirl 01:44:21 Nic Woolfe on Supergirl 01:55:20 Randy Allain on Supergirl 01:57:18 Logan Crowley on Supergirl 02:05:19 Red from Overly Sarcastic Productions on Supergirl 02:24:35 Back to the Main Conversation 02:25:15 Final Thoughts 02:26:10 Final Scores 02:27:05 Should You See Supergirl? 02:29:34 Keith's Plugs 02:30:58 Jmike's Plugs 02:31:16 Discord, Patreon, and Certain POV 02:34:43 Trade School, Side Quests, and The Word from Tomorrow 02:36:32 Closing 02:36:57 Credits 02:37:18 We Have Issues Promo

    Supergirl (2026) with Keith Lehtinen

  6. Jul 3

    Captain America: The Winter Soldier with Nicolas Cattelan

    Captain America comes to Men of Steel for the Fourth of July! Case and Jmike welcome Nicolas Cattelan from Below Deck: Down Under for a conversation about Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the MCU's spy-thriller masterpiece about trust, freedom, fascism, friendship, and one very good man refusing to move. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: July 3, 2026 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Gen 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 ⏱️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 Cold Open 00:52 Introduction 01:51 Nicholas Cattelan and Below Deck 09:43 Why Captain America: The Winter Soldier? 12:26 Captain America as Marvel's Superman 14:48 Jmike Explains the Plot 18:29 Why The First Avenger Still Matters 22:35 Captain America as the Heart of the MCU 25:59 The Super Soldier as a Metaphor 30:26 Why This Is the Best Captain America Movie 41:43 The Lemurian Star Opening 50:00 Steve Rogers' Personal Journey 01:01:01 Why This Story Is Personal 01:13:00 The Politics of The Winter Soldier 01:35:33 The Third Act and Bucky 01:51:24 Peggy Carter, Sharon Carter, and Natasha Romanoff 02:02:25 Sharon Carter's Missed Potential 02:08:15 Final Thoughts

    Captain America: The Winter Soldier with Nicolas Cattelan

  7. Jun 19

    Legends of Dead Earth: Superboy with Jim Fetters

    This week, Case and Jmike are joined by Jim Fetters of Long Live the Legion to explore Legends of Dead Earth: Superboy, a wild 1996 annual that imagines an Aztec-inspired world where Superman's legacy has been twisted by power, greed, and ego. We discuss corrupt mentors, future myths, Quetzalcoatl, evil Superman vibes that feel surprisingly ahead of their time, and a new Superboy determined to reclaim what the symbol should mean! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: June 19, 2026 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Gen 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 ⏱️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 – The Goatee of Evil 00:57 – Introduction & Jim Fetters Returns 03:02 – Annual Events, Bloodlines Trauma & Comic Book Weirdness 07:31 – Jmike Explains the Story 12:13 – Invincible Comparisons & Evil Superman Archetypes 15:58 – Cover Art, Costume Design & Whitewashing Concerns 19:16 – Setting Up the Legends of Dead Earth World 23:27 – Earth Falls & the Birth of a New Mythology 26:12 – Quetzalcoatl, Aztec Influences & Superman Symbolism 28:53 – Meet Quetzal, the Future Superboy 29:30 – Breaking Down the Evil Superman Design 33:35 – Superboy Training Begins 35:20 – T'Challa & the World's Anti-Meta Sexism 37:44 – The Dam Rescue and Superman's Creepy Reward 40:22 – Superman's Protection Racket 42:35 – Andrew Tate Superman 44:16 – The Original Superman Reveals the Truth 47:02 – The Meta Games Begin 50:16 – Superman Manipulates Superboy Into a Duel 53:34 – The Plan to Expose Superman 54:29 – Superman Beats the Hell Out of Superboy 55:20 – The Quetzalcoatl Hoax 57:32 – A Literal Deus Ex Machina 58:52 – A New Legend Begins 59:42 – What Worked and What Didn't 01:01:15 – Compressed Storytelling vs Modern Comics 01:05:49 – Jmike's Final Thoughts 01:08:14 – Is Superman Just a Dick? 01:09:49 – Ranking the Legends of Dead Earth Stories 01:10:12 – Jim's Final Review 01:11:42 – Quetzalcoatl, Mythology & Tom Strong 01:14:13 – Where to Find Jim & Long Live the Legion 01:19:16 – Patreon Shout-Outs 01:20:56 – Next Episode Tease & Outro

    Legends of Dead Earth: Superboy with Jim Fetters

  8. May 13 ·  Bonus

    A Note to Our Listeners

    A brief personal update from Case about the current state of Men of Steel: First and foremost, the show is on a short hiatus following the passing of my cohost Jmike Folson's father. Jmike and his family are in our thoughts, and we appreciate everyone's patience and understanding while he takes the time he needs. I also wanted to finally address something we hadn't formally announced: beginning in 2026, Men of Steel shifted from a biweekly release schedule to a monthly one following the birth of my son, Robbie. Balancing family, work, and production has meant adjusting the pace of the show a bit, but we're still very committed to the podcast and excited for what's ahead. The plan is to revert to a biweekly schedule in 2027, but for the moment we need the breathing room that a monthly schedule affords. Thank you all so much for listening and supporting the show over the years! We'll be back soon.

    A Note to Our Listeners
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From a Certain Point of View, Case Aiken and JMike Folson discuss Superman in all of his incarnations and homages. For people who love the Man of Steel and want to think critically about what the character represents.

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  • Creator
    CertainPOV Media
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Men of Steel

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