All Star Superfan Podcast
Welcome to ALL-STAR SUPERFAN the podcast that delves into the full 80-year multimedia legacy of the Man of Steel! We cover comics, movies, TV shows, radio shows, games and much more! PLUS you can hear exclusive interviews with some of the greatest comic creators of all time as well as actors, writers and fellow podcasters. Stay safe and stay super!
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Episodes
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
"SUPERMAN, CAN YOU HEAR ME?!"
Alan and Rob are joined by legendary returning guests Oliver Harper and Zach Moore to try and salvage the ultimate cut of Superman II!
Through the total accumulation of all knowledge, the Kryptonian Council of Cuts wades through the bizarre camp of Richard Lester and the unfinished strangeness of Richard Donner in an effort to right what once went wrong and save Superman II...FOREVER!
Stay tuned for a special bonus episode in the days to come as we hear from other esteemed podcasters and Superman historians as to THEIR preferred vision of the film.
PLUS! Have your say! Let us know what scenes YOU would take or leave as we create the ULTIMATE fanedit!
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Show logo by Aaron Price. Theme song by Shawn Allen. Editing, show notes and social media poster by Rob O'Connor.
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN SUPERFANS! IT’S A BONUS OCTOBER HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! 🎃
In this spooky episode, Alan and Rob discuss all things SAM HAYNE or Oíche Shamhna (for those who aren’t fans of John Carpenter’s butchering of the Irish language!)
Some of the topics discussed include their mutual love for Halloween, their passion for the horror movie genre, their ‘Top 3 Favourite Horror Movies’ and that OTHER James Gunn Superman movie, ‘Brightburn’.
Is it the best version of “Evil Superman” put to screen? You’ll have to listen to find out!
PLUS! We read some amazing, heartfelt reactions to our "Lois & Clark" anniversary episodes.
Timecodes:
Intro - 00:00:00
Halloween! - 00:04:42
Our thoughts on horror movies - 00:11:43
Top 3 Horror Movies - 00:24:55
Brightburn spoiler discussion - 00:51:16
Mailbag/Lois & Clark anniversary episodes reaction - 01:30:57
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Show logo by Aaron Price. Theme song by Shawn Allen with spooky touches by Rob O'Connor. Editing and show notes by Alan Burke.
Social media poster by Rob O'Connor.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Celebrating 35 years of the "Superboy" series, Alan and Rob are joined by series star Gerard Christopher, to talk all about the oft-forgotten Superman series. Gerard talks about taking over the role after the first season, the shift in tones between seasons, the props he's held onto over the years, how he came close to playing SuperMAN on more than one occasion and even some mishaps involving the show's acclaimed wirework! PLUS! Gerard reveals who he'd like to play in James Gunn's Superman Legacy.
Gerard will be appearing at Rhode Island Comic Con November 3-5 along with a cast of other Superman acting legends.
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Show logo by Aaron Price. Original music by Kevin Kiner. Editing, social media poster and show notes by Rob O'Connor.
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
"Judas priest!"
In our second and final special episode celebrating 30 years of "Lois & Clark", Rob is joined by long-time listeners and friends of the show Daniela Rod and Stuart Mulrain - both of whom watched and loved "Lois & Clark" outside the USA. We discuss our different experiences with the show, how it resonated with us and how uniquely different the show's marketing was in the UK especially (where it wasn't even called 'Lois & Clark'!).
And we get Daniela and Stuart's Top 5 episodes! Top 5 moments! And of course their Top 5 GOOFY GUYS.
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Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price for our show logo. Social media poster designed by Rob O'Connor.
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
"Great shades of Elvis!"
Alan and Rob pay tribute to 30 years of "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" - a formative Superman TV series that is near and dear to their hearts. Joining us this week is Craig Byrne of the legendary Kryptonsite who talks about being at the forefront of the L&C fandom back when it was still on the air (he even visited the set!). We're also blessed with returning guest Matt Truex (of "Always Hold Onto Legends of Tomorrow" and "Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman").
Top 5 episodes! Top 5 moments! Top 5 GOOFY GUYS (original villains that didn't originate from the comics!). Plus, a general discussion of what made the show so special, as well as why it may have faded from the conversation. And yes, we do talk about THAT elephant in the room!
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Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price for our show logo. Social media poster designed by Rob O'Connor
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Alan and Rob discuss Tom King and Andy Kubert's modern classic 'UP IN THE SKY' - how it's the perfect Superman story for fans both old and new and which of the six issues they enjoyed the most.
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Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price for our show logo. Social media poster designed by Rob O'Connor based original artwork by Andy Kubert.
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
"You and me get Superman, wanna know why? 'Cause we're from the streets."
Rob and Alan pore through all three drafts of the legendary never-made film "SUPERMAN LIVES", examining each draft's huge differences and quirky charms. What surprising similarities do these scripts have with later Superman films? Would Nicolas Cage have triumphed as the Man of Steel or would he have gone down in history as the greatest miscasting in comic book cinema? Why a giant spider? What exactly did Jon Peters think Superman was? How great would the Kenner toyline for this film have been? Stay till the VERY end for this one!
PLUS! Alan and Rob discuss going to see 'Superman in Concert' in Dublin.
TIMECODES:
00:00:00 - Introduction, Superman in Concert review
00:16:00 - Kevin Smith's career in review
00:28:50 - SUPERMAN LIVES by Kevin Smith (the draft most like normal Superman comics)
00:38:40 - SUPERMAN LIVES by Wesley Strick (the craziest Tim Burtoniest draft of them all!)
00:47:28 - SUPERMAN LIVES by Dan Gilroy (the version that might have actually gotten made)
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Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price for our show logo. Social media poster designed by Rob O'Connor
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
"Burn"
Alan and Rob take a look at Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon's seminal comic "The Man Who Has Everything" - how do the messages and meanings of the comic hold up? How does the characterisation of Superman compare to the modern interpretation?
We also take a look at some of the other media adaptations of the story from the excellent Justice League Unlimited episode to a very strong Supergirl episode to a particularly bonkers Superboy episode!
PLUS! Rob gives his thoughts on the casting of David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan in James Gunn's "Superman Legacy".
00:00:00 - Prelude message and Superman Legacy casting announcement
00:05:18 - Intro chat 00:15:43 - For the Man Who Has Everything comic discussion and breakdown
01:08:38 - The Adventures of Superboy "Mindscape" discussion
01:17:35 - Supergirl "For the Girl Who Has Everything" discussion
01:29:09 - Krypton "Mercy" short discussion
01:36:13 - Justice League Unlimited "For the Man Who Has Everything" discussion
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Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price for our show logo.
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Alan and his wife Stacey give THEIR take on the much talked-about film. SPOILERS from the start!
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Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price for our show logo.
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Rob is joined by his fiancée Saoirse to discuss their thoughts on / wrap their heads around THE FLASH. Plus! They give their thoughts on the news that Superman & Lois will be getting a fourth season.
00:00:00 - Introductions
00:04:20 - Superman & Lois renewal discussion
00:09:20 - The Flash non-spoiler discussion and thoughts
00:26:35 - SPOILER discussion
NOTE: Alan was all set to see the Flash with Rob and was pulled away at the last second due to a very important work engagement. We hope to do a second discussion on this very important DC film soon.
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EMAIL: allstarsuperpod@gmail.com
Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price for our show logo.