"Who is the man you can't ignore, it's SUPERMAN! From Budapest to Baltimore it's SUPERMAN!" Alan and Rob are joined once again by long-time friend of the show Matt Truex as they delve into the weird and wonderful history of the ill-fated (and yet indestructible) 1966 Broadway musical version of Superman. Fascinating connections with the Superman mo…

"What we have here is a rare opportunity for me to cut loose, and show you just how powerful I really am!" Alan & Rob are excited to be joined by none other than the voice of Clark Kent/Superman himself, actor George Newbern. Star of iconic 80’s and 90’s films such as ‘Adventures in Babysitting’ and the ‘Father of the Bride’ movie franchise, George…

"I can't even feel a kiss, what did they do to me?!" Rob and Alan are joined once again by 'Always Hold Onto Smallville''s Zach Moore to discuss the various other media versions of METALLO! We deep dive into the characters' various iterations in comic books, animation and live action and we even explore different avenues for how the Kryptonite-hear…

"It was Krypton that made me Superman, but it's the Earth that makes me human." Alan and Rob take a look back on John Byrne's seminal 1986 MAN OF STEEL miniseries, the book that changed Superman forever. How does its fast-paced storytelling hold up? How did Byrne's decisions have ramifications for the ensuing decades of Superman (and DC) storytelli…

With the reveal of the full Superman costume from James Gunn's new "SUPERMAN" film hot off the presses, Alan and Rob give their immediate reaction. Plus - the lads are joined once again by esteemed Superman podcaster Michael Bailey to examine the seminal Superman animated films produced by Fleischer Studios in the 1940s. The panel discusses the imp…

Alan & Rob are joined by ‘Superman & Lois’ staff writer, Adam Mallinger to chat all about working on the first three seasons incredible series, from missing out on working on another CW show to landing his dream job writing the Man of Steel, from peppering the show with callbacks to previous live action iterations, to the crushing difficulties of w…

Rob and Alan unite in person for the first time ever for this bumper 50th episode extravaganza covering ALL of the latest Superman movie news - Legacy begone as James Gunn has now renamed the movie! What of the ballooning cast? Or the new/old logo? Will Fantastic Four's similar release date hurt Superman's chances? All of these choices and changes …

"Great Caesar's Ghost!" "Not a ghost named after a salad!" ZOINKS! Alan & Rob join the Scooby Gang and Superman’s favourite canine sidekick Krypto, as Mystery Incorporated finally take on a Metropolis based mystery, the untimely disappearance of the Justice League in the recent animated movie, ‘Scooby-Doo and Krypto Too!’ (No, it’s not a sequel). A…

"Can you FLY, Bobby?" Alan and Rob usher in 2024 by taking a brief vacation from Metropolis all the way to Old Detroit (or is it Delta City by now?) to delve deeply into all the cybernetic treasures in the RoboCop franchise! Who is he? What is he? Is he a superhero or not? In addition to Paul Verhoeven's original 1987 masterpiece, we talk the highs…

"THE DECISION OF THE COUNCIL IS FINAL." (Or is it?) Following our Earth-shattering "Superman II: The All-Star ULTIMATE CUT" episode, here are some thoughts sent to us from fellow podcasters Anthony Desiato, Michael Bailey and Joe Stefanelli as well as legendary Superman historians Dharmesh Chauhan and Jim Bowers all about what THEY would do differe…

Seeing is Believing! As another year comes to a close, Alan & Rob bring you another festive filled Annual Holiday Special in which they examine the 1985 Ilya Salkind produced and Jeannot Szwarc directed, ‘Superman The Mov…oops we mean ‘Santa Claus The Movie’ (no, not the Tim Allen one) and its many links to the Superman movie universe! We learn how…

Is it possible to be a groupie for a production designer? On a podcast as obsessed with the look and feel of Lois & Clark as with the characters themselves, it is an honor and privilege to welcome Production Designer Jim Pohl to the show. From his early work at Lucasfilm and ILM to his thoughtful crafting of 1990s Metropolis, Jim puts his heart and…

It’s our first (and only, probably) Black Friday Special! Ever wonder why they never made Lois & Clark toys? WELL SO DID WE!! While we don’t get to the bottom of that mystery, Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow), Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville), and Rob O’Connor (All-Star Superfan) drop by to discuss their favorite toys and pitch the L…

"SUPERMAN, CAN YOU HEAR ME?!" Alan and Rob are joined by legendary returning guests Oliver Harper and Zach Moore to try and salvage the ultimate cut of Superman II! Through the total accumulation of all knowledge, the Kryptonian Council of Cuts wades through the bizarre camp of Richard Lester and the unfinished strangeness of Richard Donner in an e…

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN SUPERFANS! IT’S A BONUS OCTOBER HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! 🎃 In this spooky episode, Alan and Rob discuss all things SAM HAYNE or Oíche Shamhna (for those who aren’t fans of John Carpenter’s butchering of the Irish language!) Some of the topics discussed include their mutual love for Halloween, their passion for the horror movie genre, th…

Celebrating 35 years of the "Superboy" series, Alan and Rob are joined by series star Gerard Christopher, to talk all about the oft-forgotten Superman series. Gerard talks about taking over the role after the first season, the shift in tones between seasons, the props he's held onto over the years, how he came close to playing SuperMAN on more than…

Martha Kent may have made Clark's first suit, but it was Judith Brewer Curtis who made it work! I was so thrilled to get to sit down with Judith recently to talk about everything from Kryptonian wardrobe, to wedding dresses, to Ultra Woman! My deepest gratitude to Judith for taking the time to share so much with a very big fan! Check out her incred…

"Judas priest!" In our second and final special episode celebrating 30 years of "Lois & Clark", Rob is joined by long-time listeners and friends of the show Daniela Rod and Stuart Mulrain - both of whom watched and loved "Lois & Clark" outside the USA. We discuss our different experiences with the show, how it resonated with us and how uniquely dif…

"Great shades of Elvis!" Alan and Rob pay tribute to 30 years of "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" - a formative Superman TV series that is near and dear to their hearts. Joining us this week is Craig Byrne of the legendary Kryptonsite who talks about being at the forefront of the L&C fandom back when it was still on the air (he even v…

Alan and Rob discuss Tom King and Andy Kubert's modern classic 'UP IN THE SKY' - how it's the perfect Superman story for fans both old and new and which of the six issues they enjoyed the most. RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS, PODBEAN AND SPOTIFY, PLEASE AND THANK YOU! FACEBOOK: @allstarsuperfan INSTAGRAM: @allstarsuperfan TWITTER: @alls…

"You and me get Superman, wanna know why? 'Cause we're from the streets." Rob and Alan pore through all three drafts of the legendary never-made film "SUPERMAN LIVES", examining each draft's huge differences and quirky charms. What surprising similarities do these scripts have with later Superman films? Would Nicolas Cage have triumphed as the Man …

"Burn" Alan and Rob take a look at Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon's seminal comic "The Man Who Has Everything" - how do the messages and meanings of the comic hold up? How does the characterisation of Superman compare to the modern interpretation? We also take a look at some of the other media adaptations of the story from the excellent Justice League …

Alan and his wife Stacey give THEIR take on the much talked-about film. SPOILERS from the start! RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS, PODBEAN AND SPOTIFY, PLEASE AND THANK YOU! FACEBOOK: @allstarsuperfan INSTAGRAM: @allstarsuperfan TWITTER: @allstarsuperpod EMAIL: allstarsuperpod@gmail.com Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price …

Rob is joined by his fiancée Saoirse to discuss their thoughts on / wrap their heads around THE FLASH. Plus! They give their thoughts on the news that Superman & Lois will be getting a fourth season. 00:00:00 - Introductions 00:04:20 - Superman & Lois renewal discussion 00:09:20 - The Flash non-spoiler discussion and thoughts 00:26:35 - SPOILER dis…

I WILL FIND HIM! Alan and Rob are joined by special guest and Superman fanatic Zaki Hasan (MovieFilm Podcast, Nostalgia Theater Podcast and Discovery Debrief) to reflect on the ten year anniversary of visionary director Zack Snyder's "MAN OF STEEL" - the gang reflect on the hype leading to the film, their first impressions, what they think now as w…

"TELL ME ABOUT THE LONELINESS OF PODCASTING, HE-MAN..." Alan and Rob are joined once again by friend of the podcast & Caped Wonder Europe’s own Martin Lakin to take another sneaky look under the counter at the movie stash behind the bar at Bibbo’s ‘Ace o’ Clubs’. This time they examine Cannon's 1987’s classic, ‘Masters of the Universe’ starring Dol…

Alan and Rob chat all things Superman with entertainment journalist, veteran fan and fellow podcaster Ed Gross as well as hearing all about his brand new book VOICES FROM KRYPTON, an oral history of the Man of Steel. Ed gives us his take on the highs and lows of Superman lore as well as memories from interviewing legends from the world of Superman …

Alan and Rob check in to talk all about a great, recent anthology series of Superman short stories, perfect for new fans and old looking to get a dose of classic Superman action and maybe even a glimpse at some familiar podcasting friends...? All this and more! RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS, PODBEAN AND SPOTIFY, PLEASE AND THANK YOU! F…

Alan & Rob, greatest criminal podcasters of the modern era have devised a way to DESTROY Superman with none other than Nuclear Man himself, Mark Pillow star of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace! We learn how Mark landed the role of the supervillain with the most metal hairdo of the 1980s, how he broke his foot during an epic moon battle with Christo…

Rob and Alan join forces once again to talk about the latest exciting movie news in DC. Is Superman finally on the right track? Or will James Gunn be the silver bullet that kills DC for good? PLUS! We dust off a previously unreleased episode from the early days of the podcast where we discuss our favourite toys and collectibles. Kenner's Super Powe…

The time has come for a new podcast, FOLCs. Strap in for a time-traveling podcast that covers the good, the bad, and the cuddly of one of the most insane superhero shows in the timeline. Each week, co-captains Matt Truex and Tricia Ennis (triciaennis.com) roll the dice and let the Fates decide which episode they cover next. Subscribe to Always Hold…

Alan & Rob chat to DC Exclusive Artist Cian Tormey, the man who brought Superman to Dublin, Ireland in Superman: Son of Kal-El! Cian brings us through his secret origin story - through all the trials and tribulations that led him to leave a successful career in advertising so that he could chase his dreams as a comic book artist, finally landing an…

Once more into 90s Metropolis...My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been a part of this podcast, listeners and guests, for the past seven years. This project started as a fun, dumb thing to do with a friend, but I could never have fathomed how much joy and love would come out of it over the years. So, here's to you, the friends we've made along…

Merry Eve, FOLCs! Thought it was time to finally finish the podcast's season 2 coverage... complete with the RETURN OF RYAN!!! Enjoy, Metropolis!By Matt Truex, Ryan Albertson

Seasons greetings, Metropolitans! Rob and Alan celebrate another successful year and gather round the fireplace to discuss the latest round of WB shake-ups as well as one of their "Lois & Clark" favourites 'Twas the Night Before Mxymas'. Rob also recaps one of his favourite holiday-themed comics, "Superman" #165. PLUS! Our favourite Holiday traditi…

The toys are back in town, baby!!! Two short years after Metropolis was gripped by the plague bf the Atomic Space Rat, a new asshole with the same gimmick comes to town to steal children and ruin a few lives. Super-FOLC Laurie-Anne Collins takes toe the streets of 90s Metropolis one last time to talk shitty prop toys, the reveal of Alice White, and…

ADDICTED TO LEX! Alan, Rob and special guest Zach Moore (of 'Always Hold Onto Smallville' fame) join forces to explore four distinctly different, utterly unique television interpretations of everyone's favourite bald megalomaniac. No, not Blofeld. No not Doctor Evil either! It's Lex, baby! PLUS! Stay tuned for an emergency reaction to Jon Cryer's a…

In a season far too light on Kents, it seemed time for a little more parental influence. Lynne and Fred (read: Ma and Pa) Truex return to indulge their only child and talk magic rocks, missing effects, and weird May-December on screen kisses.By Matt Truex, Ryan Albertson

The end of the House of Luthor and the end of an era. Always Hold On To Smallville's Zach Moore braves the Luthor-filled sewers of 90s Metropolis one last to talk bad props, playground superhero logic, and what it would have been like if John Shea had actually been in this episode. Listen to Zach's Always Hold On To podcast dynasty wherever you get…

*Romantic comedy music starts* He's a billionaire CEO, and he's a sewer-dwelling weirdo, but what do they have in common? "We have to break up Lois and Clark!" Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow, Nerd Party News) returns to talk musicals, the DCEU... pretty much anything that isn't this not-great-but-fine-well-meh episode! Find Always Hold On To…

Ultra Woman? Wonder Woman? No, it's Vixen?! All Star Superfan's Alan Burke and FOLC for life Daniela Rod join the pod to talk about Cassidy's, co-opted DC superhero names, and the beginning of the - barf- Lex Files arc. Check out All Star Superfan wherever you get your podcasts!By Matt Truex, Ryan Albertson

WELCOME TO BIBBO'S B-MOVIES! Home of the lesser-loved (and just generally lesser) superhero movies of yesteryear! Rob and Alan shepherd in this new side-show with the help of long time friend of the podcast Stuart Mulrain from 'And Why Not' and this week we're haphazardly freethrowing our thoughts and takes regarding the ill-fated "STEEL" movie fro…

This may not be the podcast you were searching for, but it's a 97% match, so odds are good! Season 1 editor and longtime friend of the pod Carolina Basulto stops by with Marvel zombie Blake Strait to talk bad special effects, worse Chinese pronunciations, and the power of a good blue suit.Let's be real a second, though, and take this moment to than…

Dear Kevin,Thank you for being my first hero. Thank you for reading me my first comic. Thank you for making sure Batman sounded “right” my entire childhood. Thank you for a Batman who sings. Thank you for putting up with that dumb exosuit in Crisis. Thank you for being prolific as hell. There are still hours of your performance I haven’t heard yet!…

A special episode: Rob and Alan take a few short, difficult moments to reflect on the loss of one of the most iconic custodians of a superhero role of all time. This is our tribute to the one true Dark Knight, the late, great Kevin Conroy. FACEBOOK: @allstarsuperfan INSTAGRAM: @allstarsuperfan TWITTER: @allstarsuperpod EMAIL: allstarsuperpod@gmail.…

Matt Truex joins the All Star Superfan Podcast once again for a rousing roundtable discussion on the 2006 blockbuster 'Superman Returns'. We laugh! We cry! We yell 'WRONG!' to a bewildered crowd. Matt shares a deeply personal connection to the film while Rob whines about mid-2000s CGI. Alan is on the fence! MEANWHILE: Another Superman Returns! Alan…

It's funky town-central here in Metropolis as we bid farewell to Tempus and Herb! Author and longtime L&C fan Alex Thorne (Chasing Stars) drops by to talk childhood diaries, super-suits, and the ethics of dopplegang-banging. Check out Alex's wonderful, Supergirl-inspired novel Chasing Stars, available wherever books are sold.…

Alan and Rob are joined by yet another giant of Superman comics - the legendary Dan Jurgens, writer and artist of the landmark Superman #75 and an instrumental voice in 'The Death of Superman' saga of comics. Dan talks the legacy of the monumental event, the hype at the time, appearing on two separate Superman shows as well as the brand new anniver…

Well FOLC's, it's the end of an era. Joining us for her favorite, and final episode, Christine Bartolucci returns to talk Tempus, Utopia, and whether or not real people should ever say "Make love to me" to their partner. Listen to Analog Talk wherever you get your podcasts.By Matt Truex, Ryan Albertson

Sexy times turn smutty when Lois and Cl-- I mean, SUPERMAN are caught in flagrante by Downtown Julie Brown! Romcomathon's Alex and Kat are forced once again to venture to 90s Metropolis to talk fake country names, mirror science, and more. Check out their wonderful podcast, Romcomathon, wherever you get your podcasts.…