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.

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
JUN 10

Superman: THE LAST DAYS OF LEX LUTHOR by Mark Waid & Bryan Hitch

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick (Krypton Report) dig into the long-delayed Black Label miniseries SUPERMAN: THE LAST DAYS OF LEX LUTHOR by Mark Waid & Bryan Hitch — a sequel (or is it?) to BIRTHRIGHT in which Superman strives to save the life of his dying enemy. 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. 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 Single Bound Podcast Aw Yeah Comics Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival Fat Moose Comics

1h 48m
JUN 6 · BONUS

JLA by JOE KELLY & DOUG MAHNKE – Golden Perfect, Obsidian Age, & Elite 2.0! (BONUS Episode)

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special BONUS episode to celebrate "Joe Kelly Week" on Digging for Kryptonite! Anthony and guest Mike Sangregorio discuss Joe Kelly's 30-issue run on JLA with artist Doug Mahnke — including the arcs "Golden Perfect," "The Obsidian Age," and "Trial by Fire" — as well as their JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE maxiseries. 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.

1h 50m
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
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
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
MAY 15 · BONUS

James Gunn's Superman FULL TRAILER

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo) dig into the just-released full trailer for James Gunn's SUPERMAN, the July 2025 film starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. 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.

1h 21m
MAY 13

Superman/Batman: PUBLIC ENEMIES in Comics & Animation

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Jeremy Frutkin (Cartridges with Care) dig into the 2003 blockbuster storyline "Public Enemies" — from the SUPERMAN/BATMAN series by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness — in which President Luthor puts a billion-dollar bounty on the Man of Steel's head when a Kryptonite asteroid approaches Earth. They also discuss the 2009 animated adaption that reunited the iconic vocal trio of Tim Daly, Clancy Brown, and the late, great Kevin Conroy. Don't miss Digging for Kryptonite's milestone 200TH EPISODE next week! 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 Fat Moose Comics Always Hold On To Smallville Aw Yeah Comics

1h 59m

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Digging for Kryptonite Trailer

Host Anthony Desiato proudly introduces his forthcoming podcast series DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE: A SUPERMAN FAN JOURNEY, which will explore Superman across time and media, with deep dives into the creative visions, character elements, eras, and individual stories that have shaped the Man of Steel for more than 80 years. Digging for Kryptonite premieres in 2021!

06/27/2020

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4 min

4.8

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59 Ratings

I love this podcast!

12/31/2024

Vandinejd

I randomly came across this podcast while looking for a Superman-centric podcast and while I’ve just started listening to the podcast I can definitively say that this podcast is what I’ve been looking for! Anthony’s willingness to cover ALL things Superman from comics to TV shows to movies means that I’ll be listening to this podcast for a long time to come.
Great content and very insightful!

10/30/2024

Flyingfolk27

I love all of the detail in each episode! Thanks for sharing all the content! But can we also have a counter for how many times Anthony says “and again” per episode? Haha
Just finished Episode of American Alien

03/08/2024

bb j.

Awesome podcast! Keep it up! Up up and away!
Passionate but get to the point

10/23/2024

California Tio

Anthony’s passion for Superman is there from the get-go. It’s great he gets so much enjoyment from discussing everything about the man (and boy) of steel. The only reason I didn’t give this podcast a 5 star review is because each episodes spend too much time at the beginning where Anthony and his guest keep telling us what they are going-to-talk about, rather than just talking about it. In a recent episode they spent 21 minutes telling us what the episode was going to be about before actually starting. I just wish they’d get to the point faster.