151 episodes

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.

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey Flat Squirrel Podcasts

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    • 4.8 • 48 Ratings

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.

    The Snyderverse Trilogy III: Zack Snyder's Justice League

    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

    • 2 hr 34 min
    The Snyderverse Trilogy II: Batman v Superman (Ultimate Edition)

    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 though-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

    • 2 hr 17 min
    The Snyderverse Trilogy I: Man of Steel

    The Snyderverse Trilogy I: Man of Steel

    Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics in Skokie, IL) dig into the 2013 film MAN OF STEEL directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman.
    In the first part of a 3-episode exploration of the "Snyderverse Trilogy" of films, Anthony and Bernie discuss MAN OF STEEL's most controversial moments—Jonathan's death, the destruction of Metropolis, and Superman's killing of Zod—along with its depiction of Krypton, emotionally resonant journey for Clark, and central themes.
    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:
    The Pop Break
    Acme Comics
    Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
    Fat Moose Comics
    Aw Yeah Comics
    Always Hold On To Smallville
    Paragons of Earth
    Sam Lim

    • 2 hr 24 min
    Superman: American Alien

    Superman: American Alien

    Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (Not So Secret Dads Business podcast) dig into the 2015-2016 miniseries SUPERMAN: AMERICAN ALIEN from disgraced writer Max Landis, which presents seven vignettes during pivotal times in Clark's development—each with a distinct theme, tone, and art style. Artists include Nick Dragotta, Tommy Lee Edwards, Joëlle Jones, Jae Lee, Francis Manapul, Jonathan Case, and Jock.
    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:
    The Pop Break
    Sam Lim
    Aw Yeah Comics
    Always Hold On To Smallville
    Acme Comics
    Fat Moose Comics
    Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

    • 2 hr 6 min
    Superman: For All Seasons

    Superman: For All Seasons

    Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick (KRYPTON REPORT podcast) dig into the seminal 1998 miniseries SUPERMAN: FOR ALL SEASONS by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale, an emotional retelling of Clark's beginnings as Superman from the perspectives of his supporting cast.
    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
    The Pop Break
    Sam Lim
    Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
    Acme Comics
    Always Hold On To Smallville

    • 2 hr 15 min
    The Great Superman Fan Debates

    The Great Superman Fan Debates

    Host Anthony Desiato and guests Ralph Puma & Mike Sangregorio dig into the great debates that often rage within the Superman fan community: Is it LuthER or LuthOR? Was Clark a bully or hero in the diner at the end of SUPERMAN II? Should Ma & Pa Kent live to guide their son through adulthood or meet an untimely end? And MUCH more!
    Be sure to share YOUR answers to these questions on our social media channels below.
    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
    Fat Moose Comics
    Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
    Acme Comics
    The Pop Break
    Sam Lim

    • 1 hr 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
48 Ratings

48 Ratings

bb j. ,

Just finished Episode of American Alien

Awesome podcast! Keep it up! Up up and away!

chase15307 ,

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

Gloftus ,

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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