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Updated 01/11/2023

25/04/2023

Man and Superman (100th Episode)

Host Anthony Desiato celebrates the milestone 100th episode of DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE with regular guest V Ken Marion (artist on DEATHSHROUD). They reflect on the journey taken over these past 100 episodes, answer YOUR questions from the "Metropolis Mailbag," and compare notes on Marv Wolfman's MAN AND SUPERMAN. It's about what you do — it's about action. THANK YOU ALL for supporting this podcast for 100 episodes! Support the Indiegogo campaign for issue #2 of Ken's DEATHSHROUD comic book series here. 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 comics supplies. FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.

25/04/2023

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2h 26m
14/11/2023

Syfy's Krypton Season 1

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (ALWAYS HOLD ON TO SMALLVILLE) dig into the first season of Syfy's short-lived KRYPTON television series, featuring the tale of Superman's grandfather, Seg-El, on the doomed planet 200 years before its destruction. 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 comics supplies. FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer. Mentioned in this episode: Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival Sam Lim Aw Yeah Comics Acme Comics Fat Moose Comics Always Hold On To Smallville

14/11/2023

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1h 53m
08/04/2020

Audiobook Special: The Life and Times of Steve Oto

Host Anthony Desiato goes guest-less for a special solo episode in which he recounts the secret origin of his mentor and old boss, Steve Oto, by reading the 2008 profile he wrote for a college journalism class. Note: "The Homecoming" miniseries is on hiatus and will resume later in 2020 or 2021.

08/04/2020

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54 min
05/09/2018

Beyond My Comic Shop: Buying Books with Ben (Part IV of IV)

Host Anthony Desiato concludes his four-episode deep dive into the extensive back issue buying and selling practices of Zapp! Comics founder and co-owner Ben Lichtenstein. In the finale of this "Beyond My Comic Shop" miniseries, Anthony and Ben discuss who Ben looks up to in the dealer world, how collections are a record of someone's fandom and life, and what Ben's road trips are like. Bonus: This episode contains a free preview of the series premiere of MY SUPER FAN HISTORY, available now at the My Comic Shop History Patreon page. Tune in for the midseason premiere of My Comic Shop History (aka Season 4B of "Con Season") in two weeks!

05/09/2018

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1h 4m
16/05/2018

Episode 4.4: Con Season with the Collector

Host Anthony Desiato cracks the action figure packaging open with veteran collector Frank Rucco and delves into the fan's view of comic conventions. The duo discusses collecting habits generally (including the completist mentality and the thrill of the hunt) and at shows specifically (including buying strategies and budgeting resources). Plus, the age-old debate: mint in box or loose?

16/05/2018

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1h 38m
10/08/2016

Episode 2.8: Mild-Mannered Reporters

Host Anthony Desiato interviews New York Times writer/editor George Gustines about his path from collector to journalist, the process of pitching stories at The Times, and the nature of comics journalism. Anthony and fellow Bleeding Cool reporter Mike Sangregorio also recount their San Diego Comic Con experiences, including a brief stalking of legendary writer Grant Morrison, a Steve Oto doppelganger, and a surprisingly contentious screening of Batman: The Killing Joke (spoiler alert).

10/08/2016

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1h 45m
13/07/2016

Episode 2.6: Alternate Realities Book Club

Host Anthony Desiato founds the Alternate Realities Book Club with Phil Hussain, Rich Roney, and Mike Sangregorio to discuss the Darwyn Cooke masterpiece DC: THE NEW FRONTIER. The group examines the story's sprawling scope, human heroes, and lasting legacy.

13/07/2016

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53 min
06/01/2021

The LongAR Halloween Part IV: New Year's

Host Anthony Desiato celebrates New Year's with art collector extraordinaire Nofiel Hussain, aka "Phil Insane," in Part IV of "The LongAR Halloween."

06/01/2021

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1h 20m
02/03/2021

The LongAR Halloween Part VI: St. Patrick's Day

Host Anthony Desiato celebrates St. Patrick's Day with former Alternate Realities customer, mixed martial artist, and Joker fan Brian O'Dea in Part VI of "The LongAR Halloween."

02/03/2021

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1h 10m
05/10/2016

Episode 2.12: RebARth

Host Anthony Desiato seeks the guidance of guests Mike Capolino and Craig Higgins as he tries to reconcile his nostalgia with his current experience reading "DC: Rebirth." Season 2 of My Comic Shop History concludes with the biggest piece of the collecting puzzle: Can you go home again?

05/10/2016

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1h 13m

Flat Squirrel Podcasts, led by Flat Squirrel Productions owner and founder Anthony Desiato, is home to a growing lineup of podcasts covering the comic book landscape—from the retail industry to the pop culture impact of its most iconic characters. All shows are hosted by Desiato, who is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker (My Comic Shop Country).

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Man and Superman (100th Episode)

Syfy's Krypton Season 1

Audiobook Special: The Life and Times of Steve Oto

Beyond My Comic Shop: Buying Books with Ben (Part IV of IV)

Episode 4.4: Con Season with the Collector

Episode 2.8: Mild-Mannered Reporters

Episode 2.6: Alternate Realities Book Club

The LongAR Halloween Part IV: New Year's

The LongAR Halloween Part VI: St. Patrick's Day

Episode 2.12: RebARth

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