Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the classic 1950s television series ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves, discovering a noirish crime drama, tough but fair Superman, and authoritative Clark Kent. In Part 1 of a two-episode deep dive, Anthony and guest Rich Roney focus on Seasons 1 and 2, aka the black-and-white years. Part 2 (out on 1/20/20) will examine the color years (Seasons 3-6) and the legacy of the show.

Host Anthony Desiato bundles up with cosplayer Justin De Voe to revisit 1996's wintry tale THE FINAL NIGHT, in which the Sun-Eater devours the sun, Superman loses his powers, and a Green Lantern lights the way. Extra holiday episode!

Host Anthony Desiato re-teams with DC Comics artist V Ken Marion to mount an impassioned defense of filmmaker Zack Snyder's take on Superman as depicted in the motion pictures MAN OF STEEL and BATMAN V SUPERMAN. Anthony and Ken will revisit the work of Zack Snyder in 2021 upon the release of ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE.

Host Anthony Desiato digs into a late-90s artifact with guest Rich Roney: the long-lost "Superman 2000" proposal by Mark Waid, Grant Morrison, Mark Millar, and Tom Peyer to relaunch the Super-titles at the turn of the century.

Host Anthony Desiato digs into his all-time favorite period of the Super-titles with guest Mike Sangregorio: the early-2000s run led by Jeph Loeb (Superman) and Joe Kelly (Action Comics). This episode covers the second half of that era, including the "President Lex," "Return to Krypton," and "Our Worlds at War" events.

Host Anthony Desiato digs into his all-time favorite period of the Super-titles with guest Scott Honig: the early-2000s run led by Jeph Loeb (Superman) and Joe Kelly (Action Comics). This episode covers the first half of that era, including the "Y2K," "Critical Condition," and "Emperor Joker" events.

Host Anthony Desiato takes flight in the series premiere of Digging for Kryptonite! In a wide-ranging conversation with guest V Ken Marion (DC Comics artist on Trinity, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, and more), the duo share how they became Superman fans and what that fandom has meant to them.

Host Anthony Desiato proudly introduces his forthcoming podcast series DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE: A SUPERMAN FAN JOURNEY, which will explore Superman across time and media, with deep dives into the creative visions, character elements, eras, and individual stories that have shaped the Man of Steel for more than 80 years. Digging for Kryptonite premieres in 2021!