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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 85 years. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Superman '78 & The Metal Curtain | Superman Adventures by Millar (DOUBLE FEATURE)
Host Anthony Desiato presents a special double feature! First, Anthony welcomes back Superman cosplayer Daniel Sanchez (@wearingthecape) to discuss a pair of comic book stories in the spirit of the classic Christopher Reeve movie series: SUPERMAN '78 by Robert Venditti & Wilfredo Torres and its sequel, SUPERMAN '78: THE METAL CURTAIN, by Venditti & Gavin Guidry.
Then, in the second half, Rob O'Connor (All Star Superfan Podcast) returns for a discussion of writer Mark Millar's run on the late 90s comic book series SUPERMAN ADVENTURES, set in the style and continuity of SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES.
Next week, Digging for Kryptonite celebrates its milestone 150th episode with the start of an epic new fan journey! Stay tuned.
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 Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.
Mentioned in this episode:
Fat Moose Comics
Aw Yeah Comics
Sam Lim
Always Hold On To Smallville
Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
Paragons of Earth
Acme Comics
The Pop Break -
Superman Comics Buying Guide
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Nick Farina present a special comic book buying guide for readers who are new to Superman or comics in general. They offer advice on where to find comics, how to choose between available formats, why continuity does not have to be intimidating, and what stories to seek out at three different budget tiers ($50, $200, and $500). Anthony and Nick also discuss the challenges in collecting DC Comics in terms of out-of-print editions, discontinued lines, and uncollected material generally.
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 Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.
Mentioned in this episode:
Acme Comics
Fat Moose Comics
Aw Yeah Comics
Always Hold On To Smallville
Sam Lim
Paragons of Earth
Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
The Pop Break -
Return to Kingdom Come (PLUS: The Pre-Crisis Deaths of Superman)
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into THE KINGDOM—Mark Waid's follow-up to KINGDOM COME that introduced the concept of Hypertime and recently celebrated its 25th anniversary—as well as the just-completed "Return to Kingdom Come" arc from WORLD'S FINEST by Waid and artist Dan Mora, featuring the origin of Magog.
PLUS, in a special bonus segment, Anthony welcomes Superman Homepage contributor Marc Lax to discuss the Pre-Crisis comic book "deaths" of Superman, including SUPERMAN #149, ACTION COMICS #363-366, and WORLD'S FINEST #207.
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 Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.
Mentioned in this episode:
Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
Acme Comics
Fat Moose Comics
Always Hold On To Smallville
Aw Yeah Comics
Paragons of Earth
Sam Lim
The Pop Break -
Superman & Batman's First Meetings Across Time & Media
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney dig into the origins of the World's Finest team as they survey the first meetings between Superman and Batman across time and media — from their first appearance together in 1941's ALL-STAR COMICS #7 to the first official meeting in SUPERMAN #76 (1952) to John Byrne's reinvention in MAN OF STEEL #3 (1986) to Mark Waid's most recent retelling in WORLD'S FINEST #18-19 (2023).
Additional stories covered include the partially lost radio serial "Mystery of the Wax Men" (1945), WORLD'S FINEST #84 (1956) & #94 (1958), ADVENTURE COMICS #275 (1960), SUPERBOY #182 (1972), the "World's Finest" 3-parter from SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES (1997), "When Clark Met Bruce" by the SUPERMAN: FOR ALL SEASONS team of Loeb & Sale (2003), SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL 2006, SUPERMAN #710 (2011), the "Cross World" arc from BATMAN/SUPERMAN (2013), and BATMAN V SUPERMAN (2016).
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 Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.
Mentioned in this episode:
Fat Moose Comics
Always Hold On To Smallville
Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
Aw Yeah Comics
The Pop Break
Acme Comics
Sam Lim
Paragons of Earth -
The Snyderverse Trilogy III: Zack Snyder's Justice League
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ed Gross (author of Voices from Krypton) dig into the 2021 film ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE, which restored the filmmaker's original vision in an epic 4-hour cut—and saw Bruce, Diana, Barry, Arthur, and Victor come together and resurrect Clark in time to stop Steppenwolf's conquest of Earth for Darkseid.
In the concluding chapter of a 3-episode exploration of the "Snyderverse Trilogy" of films, Anthony and Ed discuss the Snyder Cut's emphasis on character, world expansion, and standout moments.
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 Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.
Mentioned in this episode:
Always Hold On To Smallville
Aw Yeah Comics
The Pop Break
Fat Moose Comics
Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
Acme Comics
Sam Lim
Paragons of Earth -
The Snyderverse Trilogy II: Batman v Superman (Ultimate Edition)
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (NOT SO SECRET DADS BUSINESS podcast) dig into the 2016 film BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (ULTIMATE EDITION) directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman.
In the second part of a 3-episode exploration of the "Snyderverse Trilogy" of films, Anthony and Justin wrestle with the thought-provoking (and often misunderstood) BvS and its most polarizing aspects: the film's tone, use of lethal force by Batman, inclusion and visualization of Doomsday, depiction of Lex Luthor, and—of course—the "Martha" moment.
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 Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.
Mentioned in this episode:
Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
Sam Lim
Acme Comics
Fat Moose Comics
Paragons of Earth
The Pop Break
Aw Yeah Comics
Always Hold On To Smallville
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Awesome podcast! Keep it up! Up up and away!
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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