The CapedWonder Superman Podcast

Jay and Jim take Episode 27 right back to Pinewood Studios 1977 for the filming of the Daily Planet Scenes. Actor Ben Feitelson was on set for 1 month and for every scene. We open the sealed envelope to Pierre Spengler, hear never before told stories of Marlon Brando, and find out why Jackie Cooper really had that cigar all the time These are the stories you've been waiting for. Ben also talks about his new film 'The Bangkok Job' Plus we dive into the new Sideshow "Call to Action" Superman and new Mezco Superman. Thoughts on the fan made edit of Superman The Movie: The Final Cut and Jim talks about the CoolWaters Productions "InHouse-Con" with the cast of Superman!

In Episode 26 Jay and Jim are joined by Film Maker, YouTuber, and Superman III fan Oliver Harper. These three fans navigate through the third installment of the Christopher Reeve Legacy discussing dazzling special effects, the return to Smallville and Gus Gorman! It's 1983 all over again and Superman is back on the big screen.

In episode 25 Jay & Jim are joined by 'Superman' Cape Experts Martin Lakin of SUPERMANIA78.com and Replica Cape Maker and Super Fan Greg Thomas. These 4 SuperFriends come together to interview Joe Ingold. Joe now owns what could be the most famous and most documented 'Superman The Movie' Cape in History from Julien's Auction. At a whopping $193,750, Joe has a story to tell and these are just the guys to listen. This is also the second Caped Wonder Superman Podcast to have a video version as well on CapedWonder.com

In Episode 24, Jay Towers and Jim Bowers reunite 9 Girl Scouts from Superman: The Movie. These are the scouts who should have never been hiking during an earthquake. Cut from the 1978 theatrical cut, these ladies had the shock of their lives, when they showed up on the ABC-TV two night event in 1982. Now widely available in the Superman The Movie: Extended Cut, these Girl Scouts can be seen once again, and are all grown up with a SUPER story to tell.

Everyone is mindful of COVID-19 and this planet is becoming a much different place. As many self quarantine or socially distance themselves one thing still hold true. The World still needs Superman. In Episode 23 Jay Towers & Jim Bowers talk about how the Christopher Reeve Superman Legacy is just what the doctor ordered. In our first ever 'Fan Spotlight' we meet Greg Thomas who took his childhood love of Superman and is now bringing some 'Magic Behind The Cape'. We also hear a rare 1977 David Michael Petrou interview with Superman the Movie costume designer Yvonne Blake. Need a distraction today? Superman just may do the trick!

Jay and Jim are headed to the 1979 Academy Awards and the Oscar goes to... Colin Chilvers! Episode 22 is one hour of behind the scenes 'Superman: The Movie' goodness. Jay and Jim ask Colin everything you've always wanted to know about the flying scenes, the helicopter scene and everything in between from Superman, Superman ll and Superman lll. Colin is also joined by Aaron Lam to discuss the new book, 'Believing a Man Can Fly' available now.

Jay Towers & Jim Bowers are back to kick off Season II. After recently acquiring a box of Superman documents, Team Caped Wonder examines "The Lost Lester Notes" from April 1979. Fascinating scenes and plot changes. What Donner footage would be used and what footage would be filmed again? The Superman ll scene that was rewritten countless times back to 1976, but never used in the theatrical cut. Super guest Bill Williams is back! Plus $193,750 for an original Superman cape? Jim goes behind the scenes at Julian's Auction. Episode 21 is ready to kick off a new decade and a new season!

In the 20th and final episode of this season, Jay & Jim uncover what could be the most photographed Superman costume of all time, going all the way back to 1979. Plus these Super-Friends preview some upcoming rare props and costumes from Superman, Supergirl, and Superboy. Jay & Jim also reflect on the past 20 episodes and some of the fantastic guests that have joined us and "Superman in Concert" at Royal Albert Hall in 2020.

On Episode 19, Jim, Jimmy, and Jay! Actor Marc McClure played Jimmy Olsen in Superman the Movie, Superman II, III, IV, Supergirl and Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut. Marc tells us about the iconic scene he watched being filmed when he arrived in London back in 1977, the special request made by Christopher Reeve that changed him as an actor, and why these films mean so much to him. Golly! This is another unforgettable episode.

Episode 18 comes straight from Krypton! Jay & Jim are together at the iHeart Radio studios in Las Vegas with special guest Aaron Smolinski from Superman: The Movie and Superman III. Aaron reveals it all! How did a 3 year old lift the Kent truck? How did Richard Donner get him to break out of that starship and what was he singing inside? What lesson did Aaron learn from Christopher Reeve? Plus rare audio from Glenn Ford and Phyllis Thaxter. This is THE episode fans will never forget!