All Star Superfan Podcast

#78 - ALL STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2025 - SUPERGIRL TEASER TRAILER

NEW EPISODE: The 2025 Wrap Up!
As Alan & Rob wrap up another incredible year in the world of Superman, they are back on the mic for one final 2025 deep dive!
From the highs of James Gunn's Superman to the latest takeover of Warner Bros, they're breaking down the year that was and looking ahead to what's coming in 2026.
They discuss their favourite moments, catch up on the current state of the DCU and breakdown the Supergirl teaser trailer! She's not just a hero, she's the Woman of Tomorrow!
Whether you're a lifelong fan or just joining the sleigh ride, come hang out with us for our final chat of the year.
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Thanks to Shawn Allen for out theme music. Editing and Show Notes by Alan Burke.
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#77 - The Rocketeer - From Comics to Film with writer & artist Stephen Mooney

This month on All Star Superfan Podcast, hosts Alan and Rob are joined by Stephen Mooney, celebrated Irish creator of the Half Past Danger series of comic books and the writer and artist behind the most recent run of The Rocketeer, for an in-depth journey into the world of The Rocketeer.
Together, they explore the history of the character's creation, from Dave Stevens' original 1980 comic creation to its cultural impact, and the meticulous artistry that made it iconic.
The discussion then lifts off into the 1991 Disney film adaptation, analysing its production, storytelling, and how it captured the spirit of Stevens' work.
Stephen Mooney also shares insights into his career and creative inspirations and what it takes to make it in the comic book industry today.
Tune in and soar through the skies with All Star Superfan Podcast as we celebrate one of pop culture's most enduring pulp heroes!
Available now wherever you get your podcasts!
 
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Thanks to Shawn Allen for our theme music. Social media poster designed by Rob O' Connor. Editing & Show Notes by Alan Burke. 
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#76 - Halloween Special! DCEASED feat. Twilight Zone Podcast's Tom Elliot

This week, Alan Rob step beyond sight and sound and into… the 5th dimension! 
They’re joined by Tom Elliott from The Twilight Zone Podcast for a mind-bending journey through:
🌀 The mysteries of The Twilight Zone🧟‍♂ Their favourite Zombie movies💥 The apocalyptic awesomeness of DCeased by Tom Taylor
It’s a conversation packed with pop culture, chills, laughs, and maybe a few existential crises along the way.
So grab your comic books, charge your podcast player, and prepare to enter…THE ALL STAR SUPERFAN ZONE. 
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Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music. Social media poster designed by Rob O'Connor. Editing & Show Notes by Alan Burke. Any additional materials are used for entertainment purposes only. 

#75 - INTERVIEW with BIZARRO actor Douglas Barry Meyers!

Rob is joined by Bizarro himself, actor Douglas Barry Meyers as we talk all about Douglas' journey from street performing as 'Mr. Silver' to bit parts in Miami Vice to finally starring opposite Gerard Christopher as Bizarro! What was it like smashing down doors and being shot at? How did he manage being propped up on wires while buried in prosthetics? All this and so much more!
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#74 - Author Mark Edlitz talks all things SUPERBOY!

Kicking off Superboy September, Rob and Alan speak to author Mark Edlitz all about his brand new essential tell-all book "LOOK UP INTO THE SKY: The Forgotten Superboy Series" available now! Why is the series so forgotten? What led to its peculiar setting? How exactly does the show serve as a prequel to the Christopher Reeve movies? All of this and much more is discussed!
PLUS! Stay tuned for our Metropolis Mailbag where we hear from you!
STAY TUNED as we'll be back in two weeks as Superboy September continues with an interview with BIZARRO actor Douglas Meyers!
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#73 - James Gunn's Superman - Listener feedback!

Rob and Alan wind up the Kryptonian phonograph and hear distant messages from YOU, our listeners, about your thoughts and experiences watching James Gunn’s new Superman movie.
We share your emails, play your voice messages, and react to your first impressions of the film, from what surprised you, what shocked you and what moments really hit home. 
Tune in, share in the excitement, and let’s talk Superman together!
PLUS! Hear Alan's heartwarming story of watching a classic Super-movie with his daughter for the very first time!
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#72 - James Gunn's SUPERMAN - Reaction and Spoiler Review

Raw! Unfiltered! Uncut! (mostly)
Alan and Rob join forces to give their honest takes on the brand new Superman film, a day we never thought would come. Did this live up to our cautious optimism, or were we right to be concerned....?
 
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#71 - Superman Smashes the Klan, PLUS pre-movie chat on JAMES GUNN's SUPERMAN!

"Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul, I swear... until my dream of a world where dignity, honor, and justice becomes the reality we all share -- I'll never stop fighting,"
 
Rob and Alan discuss the modern classic "Superman Smashes the Klan", how it cleverly adapts and expands upon the original radio serial from 1946 and how surprisingly fun it is for new readers.
PLUS we give our final thoughts as we prepare to watch James Gunn's Superman!
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#70 - JJ ABRAMS' Superman Flyby - is it as bad as people say?

"The last pages haven't been written yet!"
 
Rob and Alan delve deep into the hidden treasures and half-baked mystery boxes of enterprising young man J.J. Abrams' oft-forgotten beam down into Metropolis with this deep dive into the unmade Superman film project SUPERMAN: FLYBY! 
We explore our own histories with Abrams' often celebrated but often controversial projects, plus we learn just how many sacred tenets of Superman lore he's willing to jettison in favour of a fresh take. BUT! Is there jewels in these dusty Kryptonian mountains? Or has the mad master planner foiled us again with an empty mystery box? 
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BONUS! Superboy - A Rewatch Podcast for the 90s - Jewel of Techacal / Bride of Bizarro

A superhero for the 90s!
 
Welcome to the first ever episode of "Superboy: A Rewatch Podcast for the 90s" where Rob takes a look at two episodes of the forgotten 'Superboy' show - one from the first two seasons (when the show was called 'Superboy: The Series' and set in Shuster University) and another from the later, more polished seasons (when the show was renamed 'The Adventures of Superboy' and took on a noirish urban setting). 
 
Tonight Rob is joined by none other than his All Star fraternity brother Alan Burke as they make their way through the first ever episode of Superboy, the notoriously terrible "The Jewel of Techacal", only to chase it down with the vastly superior "Bride of Bizarro". Couldn't Lex Luthor have just invented Facebook? Why a car chase in the middle of a swamp? Why is Bizarro wearing John Newton's costume from season one? Just how good IS the wirework in this show? All these questions and many more answered in this exclusive bonus episode of All Star Superfan! Much more S:ARP coming very soon!
 
Superboy/The Adventures of Superboy is available on DVD from Warner Archive and available to purchase digitally from Amazon. 
 
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