Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

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 since 1938. New episodes every Tuesday.

  1. 3D AGO

    MARK WAID Talks SUPERBOY in Action Comics & MORE!

    Host Anthony Desiato welcomes back writer MARK WAID to discuss his new ACTION COMICS run starring Clark Kent as Superboy! They also touch on the legendary writer's recently completed LAST DAYS OF LEX LUTHOR miniseries and "Phantoms" arc, forthcoming NEW HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE, and more. PLUS: Anthony enlists guest Josh Marowitz for a pair of segments to bookend the interview. First, Josh shares an amusing anecdote about a series of trivia-infused meetings with Mark Waid. Then, after the interview, Anthony and Josh discuss what they learned and also compare notes on the recent SUMMER OF SUPERMAN comic book special. Join Josh's Facebook group (Comic Book Collectors), and learn more at the companion website. 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 BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode: Aw Yeah Comics Fat Moose Comics Single Bound Podcast Always Hold On To Smallville Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

    1h 17m
  2. JUN 3

    JOE KELLY Talks 50-Issue ACTION COMICS Run — Writing The Elite, Zod of Pokolistan, Sunrises with Pa, and MORE!

    Host Anthony Desiato presents a special interview with writer JOE KELLY about his classic early 2000s ACTION COMICS run! They discuss the challenge of writing the finale to every crossover storyline; collaborating with artists German Garcia, Kano, Duncan Rouleau, & Pasqual Ferry; pitching a different version of Pokolistan's Zod; mining the humanity of Clark and Lex; and crafting a modern masterpiece in Action 775. Plus: Just what WAS the deal with Ignition?! And DON'T MISS a special bonus episode on 6/6/25, in which Anthony and guest Mike Sangregorio discuss Joe Kelly's JLA run with artist Doug Mahnke! 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 BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode: Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival Single Bound Podcast Aw Yeah Comics Fat Moose Comics Always Hold On To Smallville

    1h 26m
  3. MAY 27

    Superman's Pal — JIMMY OLSEN Across Time & Media (PLUS: Who Killed Jimmy Olsen?)

    Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio dig into the various incarnations of "Superman's Pal," Jimmy Olsen, across time and media — examining the evolution of Jimmy's characterization, backstory, and friendships with both Clark & Superman. They discuss his wild Silver Age transformations, the impact of Jack Larson's portrayal in the George Reeves TV series, the Henry James debacle on SMALLVILLE, hopes for James Gunn's SUPERMAN, and much more. PLUS! Anthony and Mike shine a spotlight on the superb 2019-2020 maxiseries WHO KILLED JIMMY OLSEN? by Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber, a cracking blend of Quentin Tarantino, Arrested Development, and the world of Superman. 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 BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode: Single Bound Podcast Aw Yeah Comics Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival Always Hold On To Smallville Fat Moose Comics

    2h 7m
  4. MAY 20

    200th Episode Audience Q&A! (PLUS: The Many Shades of KRYPTONITE)

    Host Anthony Desiato celebrates the milestone 200TH EPISODE of Digging for Kryptonite with a pair of fan-favorite guests! First, it's the grand return of comic book artist V Ken Marion, who joins Anthony to begin addressing YOUR comments and questions. Then, Sweet-Sweet Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) tags in for a long-overdue segment on the many varieties of Kryptonite, from classic green to unpredictable red and all the other shades. And in the final segment, Anthony and Ken empty out the rest of the podcast mailbag. THANK YOU to all guests, audience members, patrons, and sponsors for the support over the past 200 episodes and nearly 5 years. Digging for Kryptonite continues with new episodes every Tuesday! 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 BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode: Aw Yeah Comics Always Hold On To Smallville Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival Fat Moose Comics

    2h 21m
4.8
out of 5
59 Ratings

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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 since 1938. New episodes every Tuesday.

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