In which Stuart goes solo & unedited...

With 5 days past the release of James Gunn's Superman, the post countdown begins...

With Michael & Rob trapped in a pocket dimension, Stuart jumps on microphone for a quick debrief of his (& Child 1s) thoughts on Superman (2025), think out loud about the future of the podcast & generally ramble (probably incoherently).

HOPEFULLY WHAT I SAID IS SPOILER FREE, BUT I'D ADVISE WAITING UNTIL YOU'VE SEEN THE FILM TO LISTEN.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on James Gunn's Superman, or your trip to go and see it, please send us an email to [email protected], or you can send us a voice clip via our Speak Pipe Page.

LINKS TO OTHER SUPERMAN REVIEW EPISODES:

Michael - It All Comes Back To Superman - Spotify

Rob - All-Star Super-Fan - Spotify

Zach - Always Hold On To Smallville - Spotify

Anthony - Digging For Kryptonite - Spotify

Superman Homepage - Website

Title Music - 5 Years Time by Noah & The Whale

End Music - Last Son by David Fleming

This episode was recorded Monday 15th July 2025

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In which Stuart, Michael & Rob arrive at the final countdown...

With 3 days to go, the countdown to James Gunn's Superman continues...

All-Star Superfan co-host Rob O'Connor & (a recorded later and edited in after) It All Comes Back To Superman host Michael Bailey join Stuart as the Countdown reaches it's conclusion, with a news round up and a look back at our anticipation for previous screen adventures of Superman.

PLEASE NOTE: As stated above, Michael was unable to record with Rob & Stuart at the same time, so he recorded with Stuart later. I have done my best to edit Michael in naturally, but it may not be as seamless or flow quite as nicely as normal. Apologies if this affects your enjoyment of the episode, but it was important to have the 3 of us on the episode to bring this countdown to a close, and this was the best way to make that happen.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on what was discussed in this episode, or your own thoughts and observations, please send us an email to [email protected], or you can send us a voice clip via our Speak Pipe Page.

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website

All-Star Super-Fan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Superman Homepage - Website

Title Music - You've Got Possibilities performed by Linda Lavin (from It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Superman)

This episode was recorded Sunday 29th June & Sunday 6th July 2025

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In which Stuart, Michael & Rob put their eyes up here...

With 50 days to go, the countdown to James Gunn's Superman continues...

It All Comes Back To Superman host Michael Bailey & All-Star Superfan co-host Rob O'Connor join us for a slightly different episode, in which we talk all about the Superman Trailer that dropped on Wednesday 14th May.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on what was discussed in this episode, or your own thoughts and observations, please send us an email to [email protected], or you can send us a voice clip via our Speak Pipe Page.

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website

All-Star Super-Fan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Superman Homepage - Website

FOLCS Forever - Website

Title Music - Superman Trailer Music by John Murphy & David Fleming

This episode was recorded Monday 19th May 2025

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In which Stuart, Michael & Rob see what goods are down the Superman aisle...

With 61 days to go, the countdown to James Gunn's Superman continues...

It All Comes Back To Superman host Michael Bailey & All-Star Superfan co-host Rob O'Connor join us as we discuss the latest news, Superman Day 2025 reveals and then round up and discuss as much of the merch reveals (at the time of recording) as possible.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on what was discussed in this episode, or your own thoughts and observations, please send us an email or voice clip to [email protected].

LINKS:

Video Of Merch Section - YouTube

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website

All-Star Super-Fan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Superman Homepage - Website

Title Music - Superboy Opening Titles (Season One version) by Kevin Kiner

This episode was recorded Monday 28th April 2025

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In which Stuart, Michael & Rob see what goods are down the Superman aisle...

With 61 days to go, the countdown to James Gunn's Superman continues...

It All Comes Back To Superman host Michael Bailey & All-Star Superfan co-host Rob O'Connor join us as we discuss the latest news and Superman Day.

This version of the episode is designed for those who have watched the Main Merch Section of the Episode on YouTube. The full audio version of the episode is available as normal.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on what was discussed in this episode, or your own thoughts and observations, please send us an email or voice clip to [email protected].

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website

All-Star Super-Fan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Superman Homepage - Website

Title Music - Superboy Opening Titles (Season One version) by Kevin Kiner

This episode was recorded Monday 28th April 2025

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In which Stuart, Michael & Zach take a trip to Kansas...

With 91 days to go, the countdown to James Gunn's Superman continues.

Always Hold On To Smallville host Zach Moore joins Stuart & Michael, as we tackle the latest news, before jumping on the bus and heading to the old hometown to talk Smallville, The Kents and some of its notable residents.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on what was discussed in this episode, or your own thoughts and observations, please send us an email or voice clip to [email protected].

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website

Always Hold On To Smallville - Spotify - Facebook - Patreon

Superman Homepage - Website

All-Star Super-Fan - PodBean - Facebook

Countdown To... - Linktree

And Why Not? - Linktree

Title Music - Growing Up by John Williams from the Superman: The Movie

This episode was recorded Sunday 30th March 2025

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With 122 days to go, the countdown to James Gunn's Superman continues.

It's another All-Star Team Up as both Michael Bailey & Rob O'Connor return, as we discuss the latest news surrounding James Gunn’s film, do a little Superman & Lois Season 4 talk (with spoilers between 4.00 - 26.17), before discussing the history - and various onscreen incarnations - of Lex Luthor.

We also pay tribute to the great Gene Hackman.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on what was discussed in this episode, or your own thoughts and observations, please send us an email or voice clip to [email protected].

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

Superman Homepage - Website

All-Star Super-Fan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Digging For Kryptonite: Superman & Lois Season 4 Episode - Website

Countdown To... - Linktree

And Why Not? - Linktree

Title Music - Lex Luthor’s Theme by Dan Romer (remade by Christopher Eden) from the Superman & Lois

This episode was recorded Sunday 2nd March 2025

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In which Stuart, Mike & Rob talk about comics greatest couple...

With 150 days to go, the countdown to James Gunn's Superman continues.

It's another All-Star Team Up as both Michael Bailey & Rob O'Connor return, as we discuss the latest news, before taking a look at the various incarnations of the Lois Lane & Clark Kent relationship.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on what was discussed in this episode, or your own thoughts and observations, please send us an email or voice clip to [email protected].

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

Superman Homepage - Website

All-Star Super-Fan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Countdown To... - Linktree

And Why Not? - Linktree

Title Music - Fresh Air by John Williams (adapted & conducted by Alexander Courage) from the Superman IV: The Quest For Peace soundtrack

This episode was recorded Wednesday 29th January 2025

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In which Stuart, Mike & Rob talk teasers, posters & merch...

With 181 days to go, the countdown to James Gunn's Superman continues. This time it's an, All-Star Team Up as we're joined by both Michael Bailey & Rob O'Connor, to discuss the latest news - including the Teaser Poster & Trailers - and then speculate on some of the tie-in Supergoodies we'd like to see released alongside the film.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on what was discussed in this episode, or your own thoughts and observations, please send us an email or voice clip to [email protected].

PLEASE NOTE: Rob had a couple of issues with his microphone. For the most part I've worked around it, but there is one occassion in particular, that I couldn't cut around & his sound goes a bit roboty (he may or may not actually be Metallo).

LINKS:

ALL- STAR SUPERFAN: TRAILER REACTION EPISODE - Spotify - Apple

IT ALL COMES BACK TO SUPERMAN: TRAILER REACTION EPISODE - Spotify - Apple

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

Superman Homepage - Website

All-Star SuperFan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Countdown To... - Linktree

And Why Not? - Linktree

Title Music - Theme From Superman (Trailer Music) by John Murphy

This episode was recorded Wednesday 8th January 2025

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In which Stuart & Rob have a catch up & talk Christmas gifts...

With 208 days to go, the countdown to James Gunn's Superman continues. This time, All-Star Superfan co-host Rob O'Connor returns to the podcast, as we catch up on the news from the last couple of months, follow up on our earlier Super/Man conversation with a discussion of the film (having now seen it), and then offer some gift ideas for the Superman fan in your life.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on what was discussed in this episode, or your own thoughts and observations, please send us an email or voice clip to [email protected].

If you enjoyed this episode (or even if you didn't), please consider making a donation to The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation by visiting their website at https://www.christopherreeve.org/

LINKS:

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

All-Star SuperFan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

Title Music - Super/Hero by Ilan Eshkeri (from the Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Soundtrack)

This episode was recorded Wednesday 11th December 2024

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