All Star Superfan Podcast

Issue #19 NON SPEAKS! Interview with actor Jack O’Halloran

This week Alan and Rob chat to the gentle giant himself Jack O'Halloran all about his time as an actor appearing in legendary films such as Farewell My Lovely, the 1976 version of King Kong as well as (of course) Superman 1 and 2 - we get his thoughts on the different versions of Superman II as well as all the infamous shenanigans that went on behind the scenes.
What was Christopher Reeve really like? Why did Marlon Brandon read off of cue cards? Which director did Jack prefer to work with? We also hear Jack's thoughts on the new crop of DC movies as well as his own pitch for a Superman sequel. 
Jack will be appearing at Motor City Comic Con, May 13-15, 2022 and VIP ticketholders will receive a special exclusive variant copy of Superman '78 which includes designs from Jim Bowers. For more information head to motorcitycomiccon.com
 
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Issue #18 - Celebrating 20 years of ”Caped Wonder” with Jim Bowers

This week Alan and Rob chat to legendary fan and archivist Jim Bowers about his lifelong love of the Christopher Reeve era of Superman movies and the 20th anniversary of CapedWonder.com. We hear Jim's early experiences with the movies, his thoughts on other Supermen who have come and gone and his first meeting with Reeve himself. 
Jim will be appearing at Motor City Comic Con, May 13-15, 2022 and VIP ticketholders will receive a special exclusive variant copy of Superman '78 which includes designs from Jim himself. For more information head to motorcitycomiccon.com
 
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#Issue 17 - Dan Riba talks Superman, Batman and all things animated

This week Alan and Rob chat to legendary animation director Dan Riba about his iconic work on Superman: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated Series as well as his lifelong Superman fandom going back to the days of George Reeves. 
 
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Adventures in the DC Universe - THE BATMAN Spoiler Review

Welcome to ADVENTURES IN THE DC UNIVERSE where we will occasionally take the red eye out of the Big Apricot and into the other nooks and crannies of the DCU and not a minute too soon as this week we give our spoiler-filled thoughts on the brand new WB blockbuster 'THE BATMAN' as well as our overall love of the Dark Knight in his many forms. 
Rob and Alan are joined by 1995Batman.com blogger Neil Rickatson who shares his own fond memories of growing up with Batman, his unique love of Batman Forever and his thoughts on the new movie. 
 
Discussed in this episode: 
00:00 - Intro and growing up with Batman
43:00 - Thoughts on the previous Batman movies
01:15:02 - Expectations going into 'THE BATMAN'
01:22:11 - Spoiler Review
 
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Issue #15 - Tales of the Bizarro World

We am hate Bizarro and love Superman! Last week am Rob without Alan cover no episodes without Bizarro! This episode does not feature not special guest Zach Moore not from Always Hold Onto Smallville podcast!
 
(This week is all about Bizarro! Rob, Alan and special guest Zach Moore from the Always Hold Onto Smallville podcast take a look at every single live action version of the Man of Steel's imperfect duplicate as well as the beloved animated version and discuss all the nooks and crannies in between!)
 
PLUS: Stay tuned for Zach's completely unrelated thoughts on the latest episode of Superman & Lois!
 
Discussed in this episode: 
13:01: Origins of Bizarro in the comics and thoughts on the character
23:36: Superboy S03E01/S03E02 - Bride of Bizarro
48:16: Lois & Clark S01E19 - Vatman
01:02:53: Superman The Animated Series S02E06 - Identity Crisis
01:17:46: Smallville S07E01 - Bizarro
01:44:06: Superman & Lois SPOILER DISCUSSION (LISTEN AT YOUR PERIL)
01:55:36: Honourable mentions: 'Bizarro' in Superman movies
 
 
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Issue #14 - Superman Through TIME (feat. Matt Truex)

It's the New Year and instead of looking to a bright future, we're plunging into the ghosts of Supermans past once again, diving into the wonders of Time Travel as it was represented across FOUR legendary Superman shows.
Alan and Rob have the honour of being joined by Matt Truex of the Lois & Clark'd podcast (as well as a regular contributor to Always Hold Onto Smallville) and get his thoughts on his beloved Lois & Clark, the awesome time machine episodes as well as the first and only episode of Superboy he's ever seen!
PLUS: We discuss Smallville for the first time on the show and our opinions may surprise you!
 
Discussed in this episode: 04:16 "Lois & Clark" Season 2 Episode 18 'Tempus Fugitive'
11:42 "Adventures of Superman" Season 3 Episode 1 'Through the Time Barrier'
26:33 "Superboy" Season 1 Episode 24 'Hollywood'
45:41 "Smallville" Season 5 Episode 12 'Reckoning'
01:15:32 "Justice League" Season 2 Episode 19&20 'Hereafter: Parts 1 and 2'
 
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Issue #13 - The All Star Superfan Holiday Special

We're back with a special holiday episode for you to enjoy as you wrap your presents! Alan and Rob discuss their podcasting highlights so far as well as dive into a jovial, yuletide discussion of the classic Lois & Clark Christmas episode "Seasons Greedings" (the first live action appearance of the Toyman!)PLUS: Extra special Christmas messages from some of our former (and future!) guests and our wonderful listeners. 
 
From Alan and Rob, have a Super Holiday Season and may all your wishes come true. 
 
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Issue #12 Interview with Mark Waid

Alan and Rob are honoured and delighted to be joined by one of the most celebrated Superman writers EVER - Mark Waid, co-creator of stories such as 'Kingdom Come', 'Superman Birthright', as well as iconic runs on The Flash, Captain America, Daredevil and so much more. 
We talk about all of our favourite stories written by Mark as well as his approach to Superman and the indelible impact the Man of Steel had on Mark's life.
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Issue #11 Supertalk and Supergirl with Martin Lakin

ADVENTURE RUNS IN THE FAMILY
Alan and Rob take a fond look back at the charming-but-daft Supergirl movie from 1984 with legendary Superfan (and webmaster of Supermania.com) Martin Lakin, a true gentleman and a man whose depth of knowledge and appreciation for the Christopher Reeve Superman films is as vast as all the stars in the 28 known galaxies.  
 
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Issue #10 - Asteroids and Amnesia! PART TWO!

You might believe a man can push an asteroid! Rob and Alan complete their journey through the stars as they explore two more episodes based on the classic 'Menace from the Stars' comic - an episode of 'Superboy' that somehow manages to crowbar in death cults and an episode of 'Lois & Clark' that features some of the most breathtaking flying effects in the history of the character (no it doesn't). Come for superheroics and derring do! Stay for Rob's Lex Luthor monologue! 
 
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