Stealing Superman

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It was the most unlikely art heist of all time. Join some improbable detectives and one determined comic book dealer as they investigate the mysterious theft of the most important comic in the world ... a comic stolen from Nicolas Cage.

1 DAY AGO

E.T. and Me

In 1981, 11-year-old Matt De Meritt got a phone call that would change his life. He wasn’t a child actor, or a performer of any kind. He was just a suburban kid enjoying his summer before he had to go back to school. But Matt had something no other kid had — something Steven Spielberg needed in order to embark on his most ambitious movie yet. Note: This episode contains discussions of suicide. Please take care while listening. * VERY SPECIAL CREDITSHosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason EnglishWritten by Jake RossenProduced by Josh FisherStory Editor is Marisa BrownEditing and Sound Design by Jonathan Washington and Josh FisherMixing and Mastering by Baheed FrazierVoice Actors are Jess Krainchich and Juliet EnglishOriginal Music by Elise McCoyResearch and Fact Checking by Jake Rossen and Austin ThompsonShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producer is Jason English Special thanks to Simon Brew. Check out the Film Stories podcast! Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying Very Special Episodes, please leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. You can reach us at veryspecialepisodes@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
MAR 27

Up, Up and Away: The Superman Heist

A Superman fan in Illinois is horrified to discover his entire stockpile of memorabilia has gone missing. As police search for the thief, the collecting community delivers their own brand of justice. * Very Special Episodes is a new podcast with a simple premise: we tell one incredible story each week. Follow us down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday. Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, Jason EnglishWritten by Jake RossenProduced by Josh Fisher Editing and Sound Design by Jonathan Washington and Josh FisherMixing and Mastering by Baheed FrazierResearch and Fact-Checking by Austin Thompson and Jake RossenOriginal Music by Elise McCoy and Aaron KaufmanShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producer is Jason English See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
12/21/2022

Stealing Superman: Episode Eight — Special Farewell Issue

Nic Cage’s recovered copy of Action Comics #1 leaves a series of unanswered questions and prompts a reexamination of what really happened the night it went missing. Plus, we meet the billionaire Superman superfan who has the comic today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47 min
12/14/2022

Stealing Superman: Episode Seven — Strange Visitor

Eleven years after going missing, Nicolas Cage’s copy of Action #1 reportedly surfaces in an abandoned storage locker in California. To confirm it, cops go undercover and discover a story almost too good to be true. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48 min
12/07/2022

Stealing Superman: Episode Six — Another Planet

Long before Nicolas Cage's copy of Action #1 was stolen, high school pals Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster had to conjure up the character. But Superman may have never seen the light of day if not for a real crime that changed the duo’s lives forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47 min
11/30/2022

Stealing Superman: Episode Five — Now a Major Motion Picture

Nic Cage’s infamous comics heist proves irresistible to Hollywood, which mounts a film version of the theft — yet the finished movie has never been released. Plus: a different Superman origin story, about the time Cage donned the cape and tights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
11/16/2022

Stealing Superman: Episode Four – The Memphis Affair

Nicolas Cage weds Lisa Marie Presley, but Memphis beckons for another reason. Another rare Cage comic turns up in the soulful city, leading police to think they’ve finally cracked the case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36 min
11/09/2022

Stealing Superman: Episode Three – The Collector

Nicolas Cage’s copy of Action Comics #1 wasn’t the only one stolen. Another was taken just weeks prior to the Cage theft — from the safe of a billionaire. Was it a coincidence, or a rehearsal?

44 min
11/03/2022

Stealing Superman: Episode Two – Four Empty Frames

One of Cage’s comics turns up in Connecticut, which seems like a slam dunk for investigators. And we meet a renowned (but reformed!) art thief, who explains the true motive behind its appearance.

42 min
11/03/2022

Stealing Superman: Episode One – Beads of Sweat

After a holiday party, Nicolas Cage realizes his cache of rare comics has been ransacked, and Action Comics #1 is missing. That's the Mona Lisa of comic books. Suspects range from employees to guests. Cage turns to his trusted comic book dealer for help solving what will shape up to be the most unlikely art heist of all time.

48 min
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Introducing: Stealing Superman

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TRAILER

Introducing: Stealing Superman

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10/25/2022

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Dana Schwartz

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182 Ratings

Engaging, even if you're not into comics (😳)

Mar 2

Jahmamajama

Confession: I don't even like comics, couldn't care less about collecting them, but still got engaged in this podcast. The storytelling is a bit chaotic at times, but still engaging. I appreciated learning about elements of collecting, and art heists more generally. Don't pass this up just bc you don't care for superheroes.
Half the podcast is commercials

Sep 28

Schneid52

I loved the Stealing Superman story. I thought then that it was a little heavy in the commercials but it was worth it. I’m now listening to the Swordquest story and half the episodes are commercials. The episodes end with 7-8 minutes left. Those last minutes are commercials. The first 3-4 minutes are commercials, plus 2 commercial breaks during the episode. Makes it tough to want to listen to
Review

Feb 26

Viking1961!

An excellent story
Nicolas cage as Superman finally

05/25/2023

JZMB268

Nic Cage finally got to play superman in the new Flash movie freaking awesome. Hope you make an episode on this

It was the most unlikely art heist of all time. Join some improbable detectives and one determined comic book dealer as they investigate the mysterious theft of the most important comic in the world ... a comic stolen from Nicolas Cage.

Channel

iHeartPodcasts
Creator

iHeartPodcasts
Years Active

2022 - 2024
Episodes

11
Rating

Clean
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Stealing Superman
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iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc