The Dangerous & Delicate Balancing Act Between Your Dream Job and Your Day Job Formerly titled Real Person | Real Needs This podcast chronicles the journey of a 30-something who is trying to discover his purpose in life and make his dreams a reality. Geoff Desiato is a husband and father of two, with the responsibility to provide for his family. He's a proud high-school graduate who has worked full-time since he was 17 years old. But after 13 years of working for “The Man,” and being told th ...
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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 86 years. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Host Anthony Desiato (Digging for Kryptonite) journeys back to the first incarnation of Superman on television: the 1952-1958 series ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves. In this rewatch podcast, Anthony and guests break down each episode of the classic show and celebrate one of the most underrated Man of Steel depictions of all time. New episodes every Thursday.
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Exit This Way is a compelling podcast series that delves into the world of exit planning, offering valuable insights and expert advice to business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors seeking to strategically exit their businesses or investments. Hosted by industry experts, each episode features in-depth interviews with top professionals from various fields, covering topics such as succession planning, business valuation, legal considerations, and more. Through real-life case studies, practi ...
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For nearly a decade, host Anthony Desiato explored the culture, business, and fandom of the comics retail industry on this podcast series. In 2015, New York’s Alternate Realities closed after 23 years in operation, a community united to say farewell, and a podcast was born. The series continued with deep dives into collecting, national comics retail, conventions, Westchester County’s lost shops, and more. The show signed off for good in 2023 with a quarterly farewell event entitled “For All ...
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HELLO! I’m Geoff Desiato. A professional actor, part-time realtor, and transplant to the Spring-Ford area, and I’m on a mission to find the best that Spring-Ford has to offer! Spring-Ford is one of the largest school districts in Montgomery County, PA and is made up of Royersford Borough, Spring City Borough, Limerick Township, and Upper Providence Township. I’ll be interviewing local business owners, civil servants, and prominent members of the community to find out what makes Spring-Ford a ...
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From a Certain Point of View, Case Aiken and JMike Folson discuss Superman in all of his incarnations and homages. For people who love the Man of Steel and want to think critically about what the character represents.
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Host Anthony Desiato (Digging for Kryptonite, My Comic Shop History) celebrates the 30th anniversary year of Power Rangers with this 20-episode podcast series charting his experience with the franchise. Summoning the Zords focuses on the Mighty Morphin era and beyond, its impact and legacy, and the tale of its most legendary Ranger—Jason David Frank's Tommy Oliver—across media. The podcast has concluded its run, but keep your subscription active, as you never know when it might be called BAC ...
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From Flat Squirrel Productions and the host of My Comic Shop History comes a companion podcast series! Anthony Desiato presents FLAT SQUIRREL TALES: BEYOND MY COMIC SHOP, featuring comic book, movie, and television club discussions, conversations with creators, and stories from the convention floor and behind the counter. Episodes from this series have been reposted under the My Comic Shop History feed, where this podcast lives on as the "Beyond My Comic Shop" subseries.
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In this episode, Geoff recaps the entire summer including my annual Sight & Sound audition, and our family trips to Myrtle Beach and New England. He also discusses new projects on the horizon: new music and a starting a bible study.By Geoff Desiato: Actor | Musician | Content Creator
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The GEOFF JOHNS Legion of Super-Heroes Trilogy
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Chris Clow (The Comic Binge) dig into the unofficial Legion of Super-Heroes trilogy from writer Geoff Johns during the Post-Infinite Crisis era, including: "The Lightning Saga," a crossover between JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (by Brad Meltzer & Ed Benes) and JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA (with artist Dale Eaglesham) that r…
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Episode 130 - Unbreakable with Sophia Ricciardi
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What if you had never been hurt? Never been sick? Would you be hero? Sophia Ricciardi joins Case and Jmike for some analysis of this stealth superhero movie. And make sure you check out the other side of this crossover by checking out Case's appearance on MovieStruck talking about the movie beat by beat: https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/episodes/m…
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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES Animated Series Starring "Young Superman"
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Nathan MacKenzie (Superman: The Animated Podcast) dig into the overlooked LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES animated series from 2006-2008 that teamed a "young Superman" (aka Superboy) with the futuristic team for 2 seasons and 26 episodes. They discuss how Clark's tenure with the Legion imparts key lessons that will serve him u…
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SUPERMAN: HOUSE OF BRAINIAC by Joshua Williamson & Rafa Sandoval
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Host Anthony Desiato and guests Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics) & Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo) dig into the crossover event "Superman: House of Brainiac" by Joshua Williamson & Rafa Sandoval as well as the larger Williamson-written era of the SUPERMAN title. They have a lively (mostly profanity-free!) in-studio discussion about Brainiac's true o…
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Geoff discusses the SummerSlam card and makes his predictions. This episode was recorded prior to the Go-Home edition of Smackdown so any last-minute developments will not be reflected.By Geoff Desiato: Actor | Musician | Content Creator
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Episode 129 - Calling Superman (The Board Game!) with Keith Lehtinen
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Did you know that Superman had a board game in the 50s? If Ebay didn’t exist, we wouldn’t have either! Keith Lehtinen joins Case and Jmike for some commentary and game highlights on this relic from a simpler time.By The Men of Steel
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MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN Season 2
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Josh Marowitz dig into Season 2 of the animated series MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN, which airs on Adult Swim and streams on MAX. They discuss Lois & Clark's communication issues, the show's interpretations Kara Zor-El (Supergirl), Brainiac, & Lex Luthor, and whether Season 2 lived up to the show's potential. SPOILER W…
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Interview with Superboy Season 1 Star JOHN HAYMES NEWTON
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Host Anthony Desiato presents a very special coda to the podcast's recent coverage of the 1988-1992 SUPERBOY television series: a rare interview with Season 1 star JOHN HAYMES NEWTON! John discusses his experience with comic books, booking the role, cast camaraderie, the show's improvement over that first year, leaving the show, and much more. Expl…
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Episode 128 - Tommy Oliver: The Superman of Power Rangers with Nic Woolfe
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Not all superheroes wear capes. Some are teenagers with attitude! Nic Woolfe is back to chat about arguably the greatest Power Ranger of them all, Tommy Oliver!By The Men of Steel
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Panic in the Sky (Adventures of Superman 2x12)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "Panic in the Sky" (Season 2, Episode 12). In this episode — widely considered the all-time best — of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Superman loses his memory while trying to stop an asteroid on a collision course with Earth and must remember who he r…
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The SUPERBOY TV Mixtapes Vol. IV — TOP 10 Episode Countdown!
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Host Anthony Desiato presents the final "mixtape" digging into the 1988-1992 SUPERBOY television series starring John Newton (Season 1) and Gerard Christopher (Seasons 2-4). In Vol. IV, Anthony and guests Tom Gallagher & Chris Jacobsen (Superboy Beyond) count down their top 10 favorite episodes of the entire four-season series. Did YOUR picks make …
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The Man in the Lead Mask (Adventures of Superman 2x11)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez (@wearingthecape) break down "The Man in the Lead Mask" (Season 2, Episode 11). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, a wanted criminal tries to convince his cronies that a doctor was able to surgically change his fingerprints. Be sure to listen …
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The SUPERBOY TV Mixtapes Vol. III — "The Best Lex Luthor Most People Have Never Heard Of"
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Host Anthony Desiato presents the third in a quartet of "mixtape"-style discussions digging into the 1988-1992 SUPERBOY television series starring John Newton (Season 1) and Gerard Christopher (Seasons 2-4). In Vol. III, Anthony and guest Michael Bailey (From Crisis to Crisis - The Married Years (A Superman and Lois Podcast)) discuss the evolution …
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WWE012: Money in the Bank Predictions + Smackdown & Raw Recap
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Geoff discusses the last two weeks of WWE programming and gives his predictions for Money in the Bank.By Geoff Desiato: Actor | Musician | Content Creator
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The SUPERBOY TV Mixtapes Vol. II — "Me Am Bizarro"
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Host Anthony Desiato presents the second in a quartet of "mixtape"-style discussions digging into the 1988-1992 SUPERBOY television series starring John Newton (Season 1) and Gerard Christopher (Seasons 2-4). In Vol. II, Anthony and guest Rob O'Connor (All Star Superfan Podcast) discuss perhaps the series' greatest strength: its tragically beautifu…
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Episode 127 - The Famous Studios Superman Shorts with Anthony Desiato
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The back half of the classic Superman shorts suffered from a drop in budget and a restructuring of the studio working on it. To look at these lesser cousins to the stellar Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons, Anthony Desiato (Digging For Kryptonite podcast) joins Case and Jmike for a conversation on the less notable but still... Famous... Superman …
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The Face and the Voice (Adventures of Superman 2x10)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "The Face and the Voice" (Season 2, Episode 10). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, a thug named Boulder (George Reeves in a triple role) undergoes plastic surgery and vocal training to look and sound like Superman. Be sure to listen to…
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The SUPERBOY TV Mixtapes Vol. I — Series Overview & Clark Kent's Journey
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Host Anthony Desiato launches a quartet of "mixtape"-style discussions digging into the 1988-1992 SUPERBOY television series starring John Newton (Season 1) and Gerard Christopher (Seasons 2-4). In Vol. I, Anthony welcomes Superman historian Ed Gross (Voices from Krypton, the forthcoming Superman: The Definitive History) to discuss the show's conce…
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WWE011: Clash at the Castle Review + Smackdown & Raw Recap
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Geoff discusses the go-home Smackdown, the Clash at the Castle PLE, and the fallout on the following RAW, including the return of Seth Rollins and the debut of the Wyatt Sicks.By Geoff Desiato: Actor | Musician | Content Creator
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The Dog Who Knew Superman (Adventures of Superman 2x09)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Joey Dienberg break down "The Dog Who Knew Superman" (Season 2, Episode 9). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Superman rescues a dog named Corky from a well, and the canine later tracks Clark down at the Daily Planet. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast…
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Interview with Superboy TV Star GERARD CHRISTOPHER
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Host Anthony Desiato presents a very special interview with actor GERARD CHRISTOPHER, who portrayed Clark Kent/Superboy in Season 2-4 of the classic SUPERBOY television series! They discuss standout episodes, Gerard's fandom of the George Reeves series, whether he'd reprise his role in a multiversal cameo (and what he'd want his Clark Kent to be up…
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Geoff shares his predictions on the Clash at the Castle PLE in Scotland.By Geoff Desiato: Actor | Musician | Content Creator
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Episode 126 - The Fleischer Superman Shorts with Brendan and Nick Connors
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For many, the Fleischer Studios produced Superman Animated Shorts are the classic depiction of the Man of Steel and it's about time we talked about them. For this conversation, Case and Jmike are joined by Brendan and Nick Connors from the City of Supers podcast.By The Men of Steel
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A Ghost for Scotland Yard (Adventures of Superman 2x08)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Dan Greenfield (13th Dimension) break down "A Ghost for Scotland Yard" (Season 2, Episode 8). In this London-set episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Clark and Jimmy are tasked with investigating a magician who is seemingly haunting his enemies from beyond the grave. …
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SUPERMAN: THE SECRET YEARS & The Final Days of Pre-Crisis Superboy
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Host Anthony Desiato digs into the final days of Pre-Crisis Superboy — before the skies turned red and Clark Kent's past as Superboy was stripped from continuity in John Byrne's MAN OF STEEL reboot. First, Anthony and guest Rob O'Connor (All Star Superfan Podcast) shine a light on an overlooked gem: the 1984-1985 miniseries SUPERMAN: THE SECRET YEA…
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Superman in Exile (Adventures of Superman 2x07)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Dan Greenfield (13th Dimension) break down "Superman in Exile" (Season 2, Episode 7). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Superman must sequester himself in a cabin in the mountains when he becomes radioactive — seemingly forever — after averting a nuclear di…
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Host Anthony Desiato digs into the Bronze Age comic book series THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERBOY, which ran for 54 issues from 1980-1984, in an epic 2-part discussion! First, Anthony welcomes Jon Wilson (JON READS COMICS) to compare notes on the run by writer Cary Bates and artist Kurt Schaffenberger, which gave the Kents a far larger, more active ro…
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WWE009: King & Queen of the Ring Review + Smackdown & Raw Recap
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Geoff recaps King & Queen of the Ring plus the storylines coming out of Smackdown & Raw.By Geoff Desiato: Actor | Musician | Content Creator
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Episode 125 - Superhero as Product with Birk O'Halloran from Iconic Wines
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Going back to the earliest days of the medium, superheroes have been used to sell you stuff. For a conversation about the commerce of superheroes, Case and Jmike are joined by Birk O'Halloran from pop art themed wine brand Iconic Wines.By The Men of Steel
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How Income Tax Planning Can Maximize Your Financial Return When Selling Your Business with Mitchell Goldberg, Berger Singerman LLP
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We’re back with Season Two of the "Exit This Way" podcast hosted by Business Transition Specialists’ Mike DeSiato. In this our latest episode, Mike sits down with Mitchell Goldberg, Partner and tax lawyer at Berger Singerman, LLP, to delve into the very important topic of pre-sale income tax planning and what can happen if you're not prepared. In t…
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WWE008: Speculating the Summer Build + Raw & Smackdown Recap
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Geoff speculates on King & Queen of the Ring results as well as the build to Summerslam while recapping the latest Raw & Smackdown.By Geoff Desiato: Actor | Musician | Content Creator
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The Defeat of Superman (Adventures of Superman 2x06)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rob O'Connor (ALL STAR SUPERFAN PODCAST) break down "The Defeat of Superman" (Season 2, Episode 6). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, the Man of Steel faces off against the deadly Kryptonite for the first time. NOTE: The podcast is off next week for the Mem…
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Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes (PLUS: Superman 2025 Costume Reveal!)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Nick Farina share their thoughts on James Gunn's recent reveal of actor David Corenswet in costume from the forthcoming SUPERMAN 2025 film. Now that the dust has settled after the initial unveiling, what impressions, questions, and predictions remain? Then, in the episode's main segment, Anthony and guest Chris Jacobs…
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Episode 124 - Evil Supermen! with Dylan J. Schlender
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The archetype of Superman is a compelling one, even when flipped from good to evil. For a conversation on villainous spins on the Man of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Dylan J. Schlender from The Reels of Justice podcast!By The Men of Steel
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Shot in the Dark (Adventures of Superman 2x05)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (ALWAYS HOLD ON TO SMALLVILLE) break down "Shot in the Dark" (Season 2, Episode 5). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, an eccentric woman shows up at the Daily Planet seeking help from Superman — and with a photo that seems to prove Clark's dual i…
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WWE007: Why We Enjoy Wrestling Tournaments + Raw & Smackdown Recap
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In this episode, Geoff discusses a possible name change, the King & Queen of the Ring Qualifying Tournament, and recaps Raw and Smackdown.By Geoff Desiato: Actor | Musician | Content Creator
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The Adventures of Superboy — 1961 Unaired TV Pilot
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (ALWAYS HOLD ON TO SMALLVILLE) dig into one of the most obscure pieces of Superman media: the unaired 1961 television pilot for THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERBOY, written & produced by Whitney Ellsworth and starring Johnny Rockwell in the title role. Anthony and Zach discuss the history and production of the pilot…
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WWE006: Backlash France Review + Raw & Smackdown Recap
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In this episode, Geoff recaps Smackdown and Raw, Backlash France, and shares his thoughts on the King & Queen of the Ring build.By Geoff Desiato: Actor | Musician | Content Creator
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Jet Ace (Adventures of Superman 2x04)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest MIKE CARLIN (legendary Superman comics group editor) break down "Jet Ace" (Season 2, Episode 4). In this episode of the classic Adventures of Superman television series starring George Reeves, Perry White's heroic nephew — Captain Chris White — is abducted from his uncle's mountain cabin by traitors looking to sell mi…
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Superboy & Krypto in the Silver Age (PLUS: Filmation Superboy)
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Host Anthony Desiato digs into Silver Age Superboy in both comics and animation, examining three key facets of the Boy of Steel's adventures in the late 1950s and 1960s. First, Anthony welcomes back Dan Greenfield (13th Dimension) to discuss the rare FILMATION SUPERBOY cartoons that aired on CBS from 1966-1969, which saw Superboy and Krypto contend…
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