by Flat Squirrel Productions
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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April 29, 2025
<p>Host Anthony Desiato and guest Michael Bailey (<a href="https://www.fortressofbaileytude.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fortress of Baileytude</a>) dig into the "Return to Krypton" storyline from the Loeb/Kelly era — which teased a move away from the cold, sterile world depicted by John Byrne in the Post-Crisis landscape and a return to the warm & wondrous Krypton of the Silver Age.</p><p>This episode covers:</p><ul><li>SUPERMAN #166-167 by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness</li><li>ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #589 by Joe Casey & Duncan Rouleau</li><li>SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #111 by Mark Schultz & Doug Mahnke</li><li>ACTION COMICS #776 by Joe Kelly & Kano</li></ul><br/><p>They also discuss the sequel — "Return to Krypton II" — that ran across the Super-titles in 2002.</p><p>Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/anthonydesiato" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato</a>, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BCW Supplies</a> and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. </p><p>FACEBOOK GROUP: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/diggingforkryptonite" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group</a></p><p>FACEBOOK PAGE: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/diggingforkrpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkrpod</a></p><p>EMAIL: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FlatSquirrelProductions.com</a> </p><p>Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsimmons.art/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Isaiah Simmons</a> (2020-2024 version by <a href="https://greggschigiel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gregg Schigiel</a>). Theme music by <a href="https://www.basicprinter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Basic Printer</a>.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/ayc">Aw Yeah Comics</a></p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/ahots">Always Hold On To Smallville</a></p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/fatmoose">Fat Moose Comics</a></p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/hangontoyourshorts">Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival</a></p>
April 22, 2025
<p>Host Anthony Desiato and guest Chris Clow (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheComicBinge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Comic Binge</a>) dig into the modern classic "What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, & the American Way?" from 2001's ACTION COMICS #775 — by writer Joe Kelly and artists Doug Mahnke & Lee Bermejo — which famously pits Superman's sense of heroism against Manchester Black and his ruthless Elite.</p><p>Anthony and Chris also discuss the 2012 animated adaptation (SUPERMAN VS. THE ELITE) and the comic book follow-up "Ending Battle," the 8-part storyline in which Manchester Black dispatches an army of D-list villains to attack Clark Kent's loved ones and acquaintances. </p><p>PLUS: Anthony welcomes guest Perry Constantine (<a href="https://superherocinephiles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Superhero Cinephiles</a>) for a special epilogue segment in which they address YOUR reactions to Action #775!</p><p>Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/anthonydesiato" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato</a>, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BCW Supplies</a> and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. </p><p>FACEBOOK GROUP: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/diggingforkryptonite" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group</a></p><p>FACEBOOK PAGE: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/diggingforkrpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkrpod</a></p><p>EMAIL: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FlatSquirrelProductions.com</a> </p><p>Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsimmons.art/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Isaiah Simmons</a> (2020-2024 version by <a href="https://greggschigiel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gregg Schigiel</a>). Theme music by <a href="https://www.basicprinter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Basic Printer</a>.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/hangontoyourshorts">Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival</a></p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/ahots">Always Hold On To Smallville</a></p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/fatmoose">Fat Moose Comics</a></p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/ayc">Aw Yeah Comics</a></p>
April 18, 2025
<p>Host Anthony Desiato celebrates Superman Day 2025 with a special bonus episode featuring guest Bernie Gerstmayr (<a href="https://www.awyeahcomics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie</a>) as they count down their top 10 Superman moments across all media. Also featuring submissions from YOU, the audience!</p><p>Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/anthonydesiato" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato</a>, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BCW Supplies</a> and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. </p><p>FACEBOOK GROUP: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/diggingforkryptonite" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group</a></p><p>FACEBOOK PAGE: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/diggingforkrpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkrpod</a></p><p>EMAIL: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FlatSquirrelProductions.com</a> </p><p>Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsimmons.art/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Isaiah Simmons</a> (2020-2024 version by <a href="https://greggschigiel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gregg Schigiel</a>). Theme music by <a href="https://www.basicprinter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Basic Printer</a>.</p>
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