The House of El: A Superman, Smallville & DCU Podcast

Derek and Graham dive into the electrifying second episode of Lanterns, "Trust Fall." From jaw-dropping action sequences to easter eggs that delight hardcore fans, this episode had it all. In this discussion we delve into the latest developments in the series, exploring character theories, visual design, and upcoming plot twists. Join us as we analyze the episode's key moments and speculate on future storylines.

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Graham and Derek walk through the final moments of the "Lanterns" premiere again, while offering speculation and insight into what could be discerned from trailers for the next seven weeks as the mystery box begins to open and unfold on the new Green Lantern series from DC Studios.

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Derek and Graham breakdown the twists and turns of the series premiere of DC Studios' and HBO's LANTERNS - examining the history of the Green Lanterns on Earth, the mystery surrounding Rushville, Nebraska, and the chemistry of stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre.

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Smallville's Pete "The Boss" Ross - King Sam Jones III stops by The House of El to share his side of the last 25 years, his breakout role as Superman's pal and how the series shaped his life today as he prepares for Cruiseville 2026.

Luke and Derek catch up and dive into the positives of "Supergirl," discuss the new delay for "The Batman Part II" and completely geek out over this summer's "Masters of the Universe" reboot.

Special Guest: Luke Bugg.

Derek discusses his two viewings of Supergirl, how the film is performing and gives his non-spoiler review in the first of three episodes for the film. Plus, singer/songwriter Kelty Greye, whose cover song "The Middle" is featured in the film, stops by the show.

Sam Witwer - known for his iconic "monster" roles like Smallville's Davis Bloome/Doomsday and Star Wars' Darth Maul - reflects on his time in Smallville, what he regrets about the way things were left for Davis and how Doomsday is the perfect opponent for Superman.

Smallville's Whitney Fordman - Eric Johnson - stops by The House of El to look back on his freshmen season of the series, how playing the foil to Superman shaped his acting career and what he really took away from the set.

Join Derek from The House of El for another Smallville 25 interview, this time with Supergirl actress Laura Vandervoort as she shares her journey from auditioning for Smallville to becoming an iconic part of the series. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, her growth as an actress and director and the lasting legacy of the show that continues to inspire fans worldwide.

The first in The House of El's SV25 series celebrating 25 years of Smallville, Erica Durance shares her journey from community theatre to becoming the iconic, intrepid Lois Lane on the series. She discusses her audition process, memorable moments on set, the show's lasting legacy and the deep connections formed with cast and fans over 25 years.