Episode 209

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13th Jul 2025

James Gunn's SUPERMAN Round 2 — Back to the Fray!

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Sweet-Sweet Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig deeper into James Gunn's SUPERMAN after their SECOND viewings of the new film. They compare notes on the score, Superman's characterization and relationship with the Kents, and more. Plus: audience submissions! SPOILER WARNING.

"James Gunning for Superman" continues TOMORROW (7/14/25) with a discussion of the works that influenced the film, including ALL-STAR SUPERMAN and beyond!

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Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey
From the Host of My Comic Shop History
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 since 1938. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Anthony Desiato

Anthony Desiato, owner and founder of Flat Squirrel Productions, is a lifelong Superman fan, documentary filmmaker (MY COMIC SHOP COUNTRY), and podcaster. He hosts a network of podcasts including: DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, ANOTHER EXCITING EPISODE IN THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, SUMMONING THE ZORDS, and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY.