All Star Superfan Podcast
Welcome to ALL-STAR SUPERFAN the podcast that delves into the full 80-year multimedia legacy of the Man of Steel! We cover comics, movies, TV shows, radio shows, games and much more! PLUS you can hear exclusive interviews with some of the greatest comic creators of all time as well as actors, writers and fellow podcasters. Stay safe and stay super!
Episodes
NEW EPISODE: The 2025 Wrap Up!
As Alan & Rob wrap up another incredible year in the world of Superman, they are back on the mic for one final 2025 deep dive!
From the highs of James Gunn's Superman to the latest takeover of Warner Bros, they're breaking down the year that was and looking ahead to what's coming in 2026.
They discuss their favourite moments, catch up on the current state of the DCU and breakdown the Supergirl tea...
This month on All Star Superfan Podcast, hosts Alan and Rob are joined by Stephen Mooney, celebrated Irish creator of the Half Past Danger series of comic books and the writer and artist behind the most recent run of The Rocketeer, for an in-depth journey into the world of The Rocketeer.
Together, they explore the history of the character's creation, from Dave Stevens' original 1980 comic creation to its cultural impact, and the me...
This week, Alan Rob step beyond sight and sound and into… the 5th dimension!
They’re joined by Tom Elliott from The Twilight Zone Podcast for a mind-bending journey through:
🌀 The mysteries of The Twilight Zone 🧟♂ Their favourite Zombie movies 💥 The apocalyptic awesomeness of DCeased by Tom Taylor
It’s a conversation packed with pop culture, chills, laughs, and maybe a few existential crises along the way.
So grab your comic ...
Rob is joined by Bizarro himself, actor Douglas Barry Meyers as we talk all about Douglas' journey from street performing as 'Mr. Silver' to bit parts in Miami Vice to finally starring opposite Gerard Christopher as Bizarro! What was it like smashing down doors and being shot at? How did he manage being propped up on wires while buried in prosthetics? All this and so much more!
Kicking off Superboy September, Rob and Alan speak to author Mark Edlitz all about his brand new essential tell-all book "LOOK UP INTO THE SKY: The Forgotten Superboy Series" available now! Why is the series so forgotten? What led to its peculiar setting? How exactly does the show serve as a prequel to the Christopher Reeve movies? All of this and much more is discussed!
PLUS! Stay tuned for our Metropolis Mailbag where we hear fro...
Rob and Alan wind up the Kryptonian phonograph and hear distant messages from YOU, our listeners, about your thoughts and experiences watching James Gunn’s new Superman movie.
We share your emails, play your voice messages, and react to your first impressions of the film, from what surprised you, what shocked you and what moments really hit home.
Tune in, share in the excitement, and let’s talk Superman together!
PLUS! Hear Alan's...
Raw! Unfiltered! Uncut! (mostly)
Alan and Rob join forces to give their honest takes on the brand new Superman film, a day we never thought would come. Did this live up to our cautious optimism, or were we right to be concerned....?
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"Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul, I swear... until my dream of a world where dignity, honor, and justice becomes the reality we all share -- I'll never stop fighting,"
Rob and Alan discuss the modern classic "Superman Smashes the Klan", how it cleverly adapts and expands upon the original radio serial from 1946 and how surprisingly fun it is for new readers.
PLUS we give our final thoughts as we...
"The last pages haven't been written yet!"
Rob and Alan delve deep into the hidden treasures and half-baked mystery boxes of enterprising young man J.J. Abrams' oft-forgotten beam down into Metropolis with this deep dive into the unmade Superman film project SUPERMAN: FLYBY!
We explore our own histories with Abrams' often celebrated but often controversial projects, plus we learn just how many sacred tenets of Superman lore he's...
A superhero for the 90s!
Welcome to the first ever episode of "Superboy: A Rewatch Podcast for the 90s" where Rob takes a look at two episodes of the forgotten 'Superboy' show - one from the first two seasons (when the show was called 'Superboy: The Series' and set in Shuster University) and another from the later, more polished seasons (when the show was renamed 'The Adventures of Superboy' and took on a noirish urban setting).
...The sun is dying… Earth’s champion is falling and there’s one last feat to accomplish…so naturally our solar suits are packed and the Fortress robots are locked and loaded for Part 2 of our epic All Star Superman retrospective!
Once again Rob and Alan are joined by the host of Digging for Kryptonite, Anthony Desiato as we soar through issues #7–12 of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s modern classic.
We also discuss the enduring ...
In this very special two part series, Rob O' Connor and Alan Burke are joined by Superman scholar and 'Digging for Krypronite' host Anthony Desiato for a comprehensive retrospective of one of the most celebrated Superman stories of all time: Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s All Star Superman.
In Part One, we dive into the first six issues of this modern masterpiece, examining the mythic scope, poetic structure, and emotional dept...
Alan and Rob discuss the first full theatrical trailer for James Gunn's SUPERMAN! How do we feel about the combative interview between Lois and Clark? What about Lex and the Justice League? Does the CG look up to snuff? All of this and more discussed! PLUS! We hear from some of our listeners who got in touch with their thoughts.
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Alan and Rob return alongside special guest Parker to finish ranking the live-action Superman suits!
Which designs stand the test of time? Which ones took bold risks? And how have these costumes reflected the changing times and changing interpretations of Superman himself?
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"Say Jim! That's a bad outfit! Whooooaa!"
From George Reeves’ classic TV look, to Christopher Reeve’s timeless movie costume, through to the modern designs worn by Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill, and Tyler Hoechlin, we are diving deep into the evolution of one of the most important aspects of the Man of Steel myth, the suit itself!
This week Rob and Alan are joined by Rob’s old friend and Superman expert Parker Johnson for the first e...
This week, Alan flies solo as he sits down with the talented Robb Pratt, an animation veteran who has worked on such timeless classics as Disney's Hercules and Pocahontas and the creative force behind the amazing Superman Classic and Bizarro Classic animated shorts!
We talk about the craft of animation, Robb’s incredible career, his love for Superman and what it’s like to bring the Man of Steel to life with a wink to the classic 19...
Alan and Rob discuss the acclaimed 'ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN' series by DC! How does this new alternate version of Superman's origin compare against other beloved versions? Does Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval's darker interpretation gel with our sensibilities?
Later, we discuss a lost gem from the blessed decade of the 1990s "Rise of the Super Seven", a gloriously silly, over-the-top Elseworlds story that seems to harness every 'extreme' ...
A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Lois & Clark!
Top of the morning to you, Superfans! In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, here's an episode of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman that'll have you saying “Bejaysus!”…Season 3’s infamous "When Irish Eyes Are Killing".
Joining us for the occasion are two of the best in the Superman podcasting world, Zach Moore of Always Hold On To Smallville and Matt Truex of Lois &...
Rob and Alan are joined by legendary film and TV producer Ilya Salkind (Superman: The Movie, Superman II) to talk about spearheading the original Superman movie series in the 70s and 80s, the fallout with Richard Donner, bringing Supergirl to the big screen, the small screen adventures of Superboy and even bringing Santa Claus to life!
PLUS! Alan and Rob head to the Metropolis mailbag to listen to YOUR correspondence!
Join the "Ins...
"Clark Kent, Superman - these are just names for the raw kinetic energy of Krypton, a planetary power at war with itself. That it could divide into equal halves, like night and day, was only one of its brilliant possibilities. It could, as well, destroy itself."
Rob proudly presents to Alan and special guest Zach Moore (from Always Hold Onto Smallville) what may in fact be the most underrated piece of Superman media of all time -...
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