Episode 229

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25th Nov 2025

John Shea as LEX LUTHOR on LOIS & CLARK (The L&C Mixtapes Vol. II)

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) dig into the character of Lex Luthor as portrayed by actor John Shea in Season 1 of LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, as well as impactful return appearances in the following seasons.

Anthony and Zach discuss the charisma and magnetism Shea imbued in his Lex; the character's Post-Crisis inspiration, worldview, and tactics; an unlikely, yet believable, romance with Lois; his unhinged but satisfying returns to the show, including as the mastermind of the notorious frog-eating clone arc; and the legacy of the character via his underlings and illegitimate children.

PLUS! In a special epilogue, Anthony welcomes first-time guest Stuart Mulrain (And Why Not? podcast) to shine a spotlight on Lois & Clark's standout pilot and its adaptation of the Post-Crisis Superman comics by John Byrne and more.

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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.