In this episode, we unpack the virtues of the oil rig scene and the virtues exhibited by Clark in that scene; we listen to Zack Snyder talk about the making of the scene and Henry Cavill talk about some of the stunt work with Jay Leno a week before the film's premiere; and we discuss what makes a hero. We touch on the topics below:

* Why do I say "reasonable minds will differ" every episode?

* What virtues did Clark show in this short scene?

* What is the significance of calling him "Greehorn" three times?

* How do the filmmakers show us Clark's limitations here?

* Why is a Superman with limits a good thing for storytelling?

* When does Clark show optimism, hope, humility, and possibly humor?

* Why did they have Clark yell when propping up the derrick?

* Why didn't Clark use super speed to rescue the workers?

* What did Clark's heroism cost him?

* What is the definition of heroism?

* What's the difference between classical, literary, and modern heroism?

* How to answer the criticism that Superman is not a "real" hero because he's strong and invulnerable?

* Do you have to be a paragon to be a hero?

* Why does this scene come before the flashbacks?

In this episode's mail bag:

* What does ordering Scotch "straight up" get you?

* How did Clark get his job at the Daily Planet?

* How did Lois survive being left in the Arctic?

* How did Clark find the ship under the ice?

You've Got Possibilities - Alli Mauzey

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