Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ed Gross dig into SUPERMAN #330 from the Bronze Age — aka the comic book origin of the hypno-glasses that inspired their use in James Gunn's Superman.

Anthony and Ed also offer up a wider survey of the Clark/Superman identity across time and media, from the traditional Pre-Crisis depiction to its Post-Crisis inversion, and the exceptions and nuances along the way.

PLUS: Head on over to the Digging for Kryptonite Patreon this Friday (7/25/25) for a FREE BONUS episode — in which Anthony mounts a defense for Superman maintaining a secret identity with guest Perry Constantine (Superhero Cinephiles).

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

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Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.

Mentioned in this episode:

Caline: A Vlada Tale of the Damned

This Podcast Will Never Die

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Fat Moose Comics

Aw Yeah Comics

Always Hold On To Smallville

Single Bound Podcast

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) rank all theatrical, live-action, Superman feature films — including the just-released movie from James Gunn. Discussion contains SPOILERS!

"James Gunning for Superman" has now concluded. THANK YOU to all guests and listeners for joining the podcast's multiple-day coverage of the new film. Digging for Kryptonite resumes its normal weekly release schedule next Tuesday (7/22/25).

Listen to This Podcast Will Never Die here.

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

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BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio relive their recent theater experience, pinpoint the comic book stories — including All-Star Superman, Superman: Birthright, Action Comics #775, and more — that seemingly influenced JAMES GUNN'S SUPERMAN, and address more audience reactions to the film. SPOILER WARNING!

PLUS: Anthony and Mike share their thoughts on the recent audiobook adaptation of All-Star Superman.

"James Gunning for Superman" concludes TOMORROW (7/15/25) with a ranking of ALL Superman movies, including this new one!

Check out the Kickstarter campaign for Caline: A Vlada Tale of the Damned here.

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Sweet-Sweet Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig deeper into James Gunn's SUPERMAN after their SECOND viewings of the new film. They compare notes on the score, Superman's characterization and relationship with the Kents, and more. Plus: audience submissions! SPOILER WARNING.

"James Gunning for Superman" continues TOMORROW (7/14/25) with a discussion of the works that influenced the film, including ALL-STAR SUPERMAN and beyond!

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo) share their initial reactions to James Gunn's SUPERMAN, the first new big screen incarnation of Superman in more than a decade. The time for speculation is over! Discussion contains SPOILERS for the film.

"James Gunning for Superman" continues over the weekend with more movie talk, so keep tuning in!

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.

Host Anthony Desiato kicks off the podcast's epic, multi-day coverage of James Gunn's SUPERMAN with the beloved in-studio duo of Sweet-Sweet Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) and Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo).

In a fun "pregame" installment, the guys share their viewing plans, final thoughts & predictions, favorite movie snacks, and more. NO SPOILERS beyond what has already been shared through the promotional campaign, which itself is also a topic of discussion.

Keep your eyes on the Digging for Kryptonite feed — "James Gunning for Superman" continues SATURDAY (7/12/25) with a full SPOILER discussion of the film!

NOTE: This episode was originally scheduled for release on 7/8/25, but in the interest of everyone's excitement for the movie, enjoy it a day early!

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez (@wearingthecape) celebrate KRYPTO by counting down their Top 10 Superdog moments across time & media — including standout scenes in ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, SUPERMAN & LOIS, the New 52, "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?", and much more.

Catch Krypto on the big screen when he makes his theatrical debut in JAMES GUNN'S SUPERMAN. And DON'T MISS the podcast's dedicated coverage of the film, with multiple episodes dropping next week right here on the main Digging for Kryptonite feed. It all begins with the "pregame show" next Tuesday (7/8/25)!

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.

Mentioned in this episode:

Fat Moose Comics

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Aw Yeah Comics

Single Bound Podcast

Always Hold On To Smallville

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Josh Marowitz dig into the state of DC Comics' collected editions practices as they pertain to Superman — comparing notes on preferred formats and collecting habits; sharing their individual wishlists; commiserating over abandoned lines, uncollected material, and unpredictable release schedules; and highlighting recent wins, including the DC Finest and DC Compact Comics lines.

Join Josh's Facebook group (Comic Book Collectors), and learn more at the companion website.

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.

Mentioned in this episode:

Single Bound Podcast

Always Hold On To Smallville

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Aw Yeah Comics

Fat Moose Comics

Host Anthony Desiato welcomes back writer MARK WAID to discuss his new ACTION COMICS run starring Clark Kent as Superboy! They also touch on the legendary writer's recently completed LAST DAYS OF LEX LUTHOR miniseries and "Phantoms" arc, forthcoming NEW HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE, and more.

PLUS: Anthony enlists guest Josh Marowitz for a pair of segments to bookend the interview. First, Josh shares an amusing anecdote about a series of trivia-infused meetings with Mark Waid. Then, after the interview, Anthony and Josh discuss what they learned and also compare notes on the recent SUMMER OF SUPERMAN comic book special.

Join Josh's Facebook group (Comic Book Collectors), and learn more at the companion website.

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.

Mentioned in this episode:

Aw Yeah Comics

Fat Moose Comics

Single Bound Podcast

Always Hold On To Smallville

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick (Krypton Report) dig into the long-delayed Black Label miniseries SUPERMAN: THE LAST DAYS OF LEX LUTHOR by Mark Waid & Bryan Hitch — a sequel (or is it?) to BIRTHRIGHT in which Superman strives to save the life of his dying enemy. SPOILER WARNING!

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.

Mentioned in this episode:

Always Hold On To Smallville

Single Bound Podcast

Aw Yeah Comics

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Fat Moose Comics