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Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey Flat Squirrel Podcasts
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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 for over 86 years. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Interview with Superboy Season 1 Star JOHN HAYMES NEWTON
Host Anthony Desiato presents a very special coda to the podcast's recent coverage of the 1988-1992 SUPERBOY television series: a rare interview with Season 1 star JOHN HAYMES NEWTON! John discusses his experience with comic books, booking the role, cast camaraderie, the show's improvement over that first year, leaving the show, and much more.
Explore John's current work here: https://healthbeyondbelief.com.
PLUS: Hear more of Anthony's conversation with the Superboy Beyond duo of Tom Gallagher and Chris Jacobsen as they talk about the Superboy fandom, address comparisons to SMALLVILLE and LOIS & CLARK, and ponder the question: "Whatever Happened to the Clark Kent of Capitol City?"
"A Superboy Fan Journey" Chapter XII.
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 Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.
Mentioned in this episode:
Aw Yeah Comics
Percival Constantine: Action with Character
Always Hold On To Smallville
Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
Fat Moose Comics -
The SUPERBOY TV Mixtapes Vol. IV — TOP 10 Episode Countdown!
Host Anthony Desiato presents the final "mixtape" digging into the 1988-1992 SUPERBOY television series starring John Newton (Season 1) and Gerard Christopher (Seasons 2-4).
In Vol. IV, Anthony and guests Tom Gallagher & Chris Jacobsen (Superboy Beyond) count down their top 10 favorite episodes of the entire four-season series. Did YOUR picks make the list? Reach out and share yours!
"A Superboy Fan Journey" Chapter XI.
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 Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.
Mentioned in this episode:
Percival Constantine: Action with Character
Fat Moose Comics
Aw Yeah Comics
Always Hold On To Smallville
Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival -
The SUPERBOY TV Mixtapes Vol. III — "The Best Lex Luthor Most People Have Never Heard Of"
Host Anthony Desiato presents the third in a quartet of "mixtape"-style discussions digging into the 1988-1992 SUPERBOY television series starring John Newton (Season 1) and Gerard Christopher (Seasons 2-4).
In Vol. III, Anthony and guest Michael Bailey (From Crisis to Crisis - The Married Years (A Superman and Lois Podcast)) discuss the evolution of Lex Luthor on the series. Originally played by actor Scott Wells in four Season 1 episodes, Lex was a contemporary of Clark who also attended Shuster University.
At the start of Season 2, Lex underwent plastic surgery as Sherman Howard took over the role for some of the show's memorable installments, including "Bodyswap," "Mine Games," "Know Thine Enemy," the alternate universe saga "Roads Not Taken" and "The Road to Hell," and more.
"A Superboy Fan Journey" Chapter X.
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 Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.
Mentioned in this episode:
Aw Yeah Comics
Fat Moose Comics
Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
Percival Constantine: Action with Character
Always Hold On To Smallville -
The SUPERBOY TV Mixtapes Vol. II — "Me Am Bizarro"
Host Anthony Desiato presents the second in a quartet of "mixtape"-style discussions digging into the 1988-1992 SUPERBOY television series starring John Newton (Season 1) and Gerard Christopher (Seasons 2-4).
In Vol. II, Anthony and guest Rob O'Connor (All Star Superfan Podcast) discuss perhaps the series' greatest strength: its tragically beautiful depiction of Bizarro (Douglas B. Meyers) and his brotherly bond with Superboy in "Bizarro...the Thing of Steel" & "The Battle with Bizarro," "The Bride of Bizarro," and "To Be Human."
Anthony and Rob also dig into the show's presentation of Superman villains Metallo, Toyman (in the form of Nick Knack here), Mister Mxyzptlk, and the Kryptonite Kid.
"A Superboy Fan Journey" Chapter IX.
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 Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.
Mentioned in this episode:
Aw Yeah Comics
Percival Constantine: Action with Character
Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
Always Hold On To Smallville
Fat Moose Comics -
The SUPERBOY TV Mixtapes Vol. I — Series Overview & Clark Kent's Journey
Host Anthony Desiato launches a quartet of "mixtape"-style discussions digging into the 1988-1992 SUPERBOY television series starring John Newton (Season 1) and Gerard Christopher (Seasons 2-4).
In Vol. I, Anthony welcomes Superman historian Ed Gross (Voices from Krypton, the forthcoming Superman: The Definitive History) to discuss the show's conception, production, and evolution — particularly as it made drastic changes to its setting, tone, and supporting cast (not to mention lead actor!) over the course of four seasons.
They also discuss a selection of key Superboy-centric episodes, including "Abandon Earth" & "Escape to Earth," "Superboy...Lost," "A Day in the Double Life," "Rebirth," "Rites of Passage," and more.
"A Superboy Fan Journey" Chapter VIII.
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 Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.
Mentioned in this episode:
Percival Constantine: Action with Character
Aw Yeah Comics
Fat Moose Comics
Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
Sam Lim
Always Hold On To Smallville -
Interview with Superboy TV Star GERARD CHRISTOPHER
Host Anthony Desiato presents a very special interview with actor GERARD CHRISTOPHER, who portrayed Clark Kent/Superboy in Season 2-4 of the classic SUPERBOY television series!
They discuss standout episodes, Gerard's fandom of the George Reeves series, whether he'd reprise his role in a multiversal cameo (and what he'd want his Clark Kent to be up to today), writing for the show, and much more.
"A Superboy Fan Journey" Chapter VII.
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 Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.
Mentioned in this episode:
Sam Lim
Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
Aw Yeah Comics
Always Hold On To Smallville
Fat Moose Comics
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Great explorations of Superman’s character
Hi Anthony,
I love your podcast. I got back into comics recently and your show was the perfect one to get into. The way you approach discussion of Clark and Kal-El’s character is really engaging. Rather than go page by page, you opine on what were the most meaningful beats in the story and what that means for the characters as we follow their journeys.
The first Superman story I read was All Star by Morrison at the beginning of 2023 and that hooked me since. Your show has been great reference for which runs/series to get into. Your appreciation for comic shops as a community is also well-taken.
Anyway, I’m writing this by a waterfall in the woods in a rainstorm so I better get going. I’m excited to be making my way through the Loeb and Kelly run right now.
Sincerely,
Chase
Great exploration of a character
I’m not a huge Superman fan (he’s kind of a blindspot for me), but the passion expressed on this show MAKES me a Superman fan. I love how it’s across all types of media and how it explores his place in the wider DC universe, diving deep into his impact both in comics and culturally.
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