Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

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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.

  1. The Post-Crisis MATRIX Supergirl

    13H AGO

    The Post-Crisis MATRIX Supergirl

    Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio dig into the Post-Crisis Matrix Supergirl — from her introduction in John Byrne's "The Supergirl Saga" to her ill-advised romance with Lex Luthor II during the Triangle Era to her pivotal 4-issue solo miniseries by Roger Stern & June Brigman. The podcast will follow Matrix into the classic Peter David series in upcoming episodes! 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. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront! 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: Fat Moose Comics Always Hold On To Smallville Single Bound Podcast This Podcast Will Never Die Drunken Avenger Aw Yeah Comics

    1h 22m
  2. A History of SUPERGIRL ON SCREEN (Superman Day Special!)

    3D AGO ·  BONUS

    A History of SUPERGIRL ON SCREEN (Superman Day Special!)

    Host Anthony Desiato presents a special Superman Day bonus episode! Anthony and guest Ed Gross (Superman: The Definitive History) survey Supergirl's adaptations across film, television, and animation — including the 1984 Helen Slater film, SMALLVILLE, the CBS/CW series starring Melissa Benoist, and more. They also dig into the original SUPERMAN III treatment by Ilya Salkind, which reimagined Superman & Supergirl as lovers and Brainiac as Supergirl's adoptive father-turned-suitor. MORE talk about Supergirl on STAS, SMALLVILLE, and the CBS/CW series is coming later in this event! 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. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront! 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.

    1h 15m
  3. Supergirl in the BRONZE AGE — Daring New Adventures & Death in CRISIS

    APR 14

    Supergirl in the BRONZE AGE — Daring New Adventures & Death in CRISIS

    Host Anthony Desiato and guest Martin Gray (Too Dangerous review blog) dig into the Bronze Age series THE DARING NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL by Paul Kupperberg & Carmine Infantino. They discuss Kara’s various costume permutations, her robust supporting cast, the unsolved mystery of Philip Decker, Dick Malverne’s ultimate fate, an affecting story involving landlady Ida Berkowitz, and abandoned plans for Kara in the pages of DC DOUBLE COMICS.  Plus, Anthony and Martin revisit the final Pre-Crisis days of Kara Zor-El, including her heroic sacrifice in CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS.  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. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront! 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: Fat Moose Comics Single Bound Podcast Always Hold On To Smallville Drunken Avenger This Podcast Will Never Die Aw Yeah Comics

    1h 27m
  4. Supergirl in the SILVER AGE — The Girl of Steel BEGINS

    APR 7

    Supergirl in the SILVER AGE — The Girl of Steel BEGINS

    Host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez (@wearingthecape) dig into Supergirl's Silver Age origins as the star of her own decade-long ACTION COMICS backup feature from creators Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel, Leo Dorfman, Al Plastino, Jim Mooney, and more. In a wide-ranging discussion, Anthony & Daniel cover: Forerunners to Supergirl in the years preceding her 1959 introductionKara Zor-El's characterization, relationship with authoritarian Superman, and initial loneliness as his "emergency secret weapon" at Midvale OrphanageSupergirl's evolution as she makes her public debut, gets adopted, and starts collegeRomantic interests Jerro, Dick Malverne, and Comet the Super-HorseMega-arcs featuring nemesis Lesla-Lar and the alive Zor-El & Alura 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. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront! 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 Always Hold On To Smallville Aw Yeah Comics This Podcast Will Never Die Drunken Avenger Fat Moose Comics

    1h 37m
  5. Supergirl '26 FULL TRAILER Reaction!

    APR 1 ·  BONUS

    Supergirl '26 FULL TRAILER Reaction!

    Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics) dig into the just-released FULL trailer for SUPERGIRL, the June 2026 film directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock. 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. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront! 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.

    1 hr
  6. STERLING GATES Talks SUPERGIRL Run & NEW KRYPTON Saga!

    MAR 31

    STERLING GATES Talks SUPERGIRL Run & NEW KRYPTON Saga!

    Host Anthony Desiato welcomes writer STERLING GATES to the podcast to dig into his classic 2008-2010 SUPERGIRL run with artist Jamal Igle and the sprawling NEW KRYPTON Saga! They discuss the original making of the New Krypton Saga, from its initial pitch to reworked ending; Sterling’s re-mapping of approximately 130 issues for the new line of omnibus collections to reflect the intended reading order; his approach to Kara and her supporting cast, including Lana Lang, Cat Grant, & Lucy Lane; where he intended to take Kara & co. if he had stayed on the SUPERGIRL title; his ALL-STAR SUPERGIRL dream project; and what the character means to him personally. Visit Sterling's website to keep up with his current & upcoming work! 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. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront! 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: Always Hold On To Smallville This Podcast Will Never Die Single Bound Podcast Fat Moose Comics Aw Yeah Comics

    1h 37m

  7. MAR 27 ·  BONUS

    SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1 (Bonus Episode!)

    Host Anthony Desiato and guest Shawn Hendricks (Fat Moose Comics) dig into SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1, the first of two 2026 crossover specials from DC & Marvel. They discuss the lead story by Mark Waid & Jorge Jiménez — pitting Superman & Spider-Man against Brainiac & Doctor Octopus — along with backups pairing Lois Lane & Mary Jane, Jonathan Kent & Ben Parker, Jimmy Olsen & Carnage, and more. SPOILER WARNING! 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. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront! 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.

    1h 5m
  8. Supergirl: WOMAN OF TOMORROW by Tom King & Bilquis Evely

    MAR 24

    Supergirl: WOMAN OF TOMORROW by Tom King & Bilquis Evely

    Host Anthony Desiato and guest Kara Szamborski (I Read Comics Books) dig into the basis for the forthcoming Supergirl movie — SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW by Tom King & Bilquis Evely. They discuss Kara Zor-El's characterization, Ruthye's POV, possible interpretations of the ending, how the project changed from its initial pitch, potential approaches to adapting the work, and more. Episode contains SPOILERS! "A Supergirl Fan Journey" begins 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. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront! 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: Always Hold On To Smallville Aw Yeah Comics Single Bound Podcast Fat Moose Comics This Podcast Will Never Die

    1h 40m
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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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