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!
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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!
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"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 -...
"Hasn't your mother ever told you not to play with volatile chemicals?!"
In a very special episode of All Star Superfan, Rob is joined by the star of season one of SUPERBOY, the one and only John Haymes Newton! Together, they discuss the casting process, John's experiences with the character earlier in life, the trials and tribulations of making a low budget series with a new crew and some of the amazing and hilarious experiences...
"Take me home."
The moment we've all been waiting for is here and Alan and Rob give their raw, unfiltered reaction to the historic teaser trailer for James Gunn's "SUPERMAN".
PLUS! An Avengers-level armada of friends and podcasting legends chime in with their thoughts! This is a BIG one folks!
TIMECODES:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:20 - Thoughts going into the trailer
00:05:20 - Poster reveal and teaser for the teaser
00:07:25 - Init...
"What would the world be like without Captain Hook?"
Alan and Rob return after five years in deep space a brief hiatus to talk all about the beloved (depending on what age you are!) holiday classic “Hook” about an older Peter Pan, played by the late great Robin Williams. The lads discuss Williams’ legendary real-life friendship with Christopher Reeve and the film’s many similarities with the legend of Superman. Has the film aged w...
"Who is the man you can't ignore, it's SUPERMAN! From Budapest to Baltimore it's SUPERMAN!"
Alan and Rob are joined once again by long-time friend of the show Matt Truex as they delve into the weird and wonderful history of the ill-fated (and yet indestructible) 1966 Broadway musical version of Superman.
Fascinating connections with the Superman movie series! Problematic villains! Questionable deviations from the source material!...
"What we have here is a rare opportunity for me to cut loose, and show you just how powerful I really am!"
Alan & Rob are excited to be joined by none other than the voice of Clark Kent/Superman himself, actor George Newbern.
Star of iconic 80’s and 90’s films such as ‘Adventures in Babysitting’ and the ‘Father of the Bride’ movie franchise, George chats with the lads about what it was like to work with Christopher Reeve on 19...
"I can't even feel a kiss, what did they do to me?!"
Rob and Alan are joined once again by 'Always Hold Onto Smallville''s Zach Moore to discuss the various other media versions of METALLO! We deep dive into the characters' various iterations in comic books, animation and live action and we even explore different avenues for how the Kryptonite-hearted menace could finally be brought to the movies.
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