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!
Episodes
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Issue #13 - The All Star Superfan Holiday Special
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
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.
We want to hear from YOU! Get in touch on our social platforms and let us know your favourite holiday-themed Superman stories!
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Friday Dec 03, 2021
Issue #12 Interview with Mark Waid
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
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.
We want to hear from YOU! Get in touch on our social platforms and let us know your thoughts on Mark's super works as well as everything else we chat about!
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Friday Nov 05, 2021
Issue #11 Supertalk and Supergirl with Martin Lakin
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
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.
We want to hear from YOU! Get in touch on our social platforms and let us know your fan-theories that will help explain the planet-sized plotholes in this film!
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Friday Oct 29, 2021
Issue #10 - Asteroids and Amnesia! PART TWO!
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
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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Friday Oct 22, 2021
Issue #9: Amnesia and Asteroids! PART ONE
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Menace from the Stars! Death from Above! Panic in the Sky!Rob and Alan explore the the comic book story 'The Menace from the Stars' and its three live action adaptations, all of which follow an amnesiac Superman as an asteroid threatens to wipe out all life on Earth. We discuss the simple joys of a wonderful Silver Age story and Alan loses his mind with rage as the beloved George Reeves series commits a mortal sin. We crammed so much discussion in that we split the episode in two!
COMICS/EPISODES COVERED THIS WEEK:
- Worlds Finest #68
- Adventures of Superman Season 2 Episode 12 "Panic in the Sky"Tune in next week for part two!
We want to hear from YOU! Get in touch on our social platforms and let us know which of the different Superman-vs-Amnesia & Asteroids story is your favourite!
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Friday Sep 17, 2021
Issue #8: Supertalk with JM De Matteis
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Alan and Rob talk all things Super with legendary comic scribe JM De Matteis - from JM's historic run on Justice League International to his work on the DC animated films to Alan's favourite Superman/Batman mashup "Speeding Bullets", we even discuss JM's work on some of Rob's favourite episodes of the "Superboy" TV show.
PLUS: Hear JM's thoughts on the new Kraven movie AND why he doesn't think Tom Holland's Spider-Man would work in a "Kraven's Last Hunt" film.
We want to hear from YOU! Get in touch on our social platforms and let us know which of JM's work you enjoyed.
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Monday Aug 23, 2021
All Star Superfan #7: "Superman & Lois" Season 1 Review Discussion
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Alan and Rob give their spoiler-filled thoughts on the first season of "Superman & Lois" in a fun-filled discussion of one of the best modern interpretations of the character in a long time.
We want to hear from YOU! What did you like or dislike about the new show? Let us know on our socials, or on our dedicated "Superman & Lois" Facebook group - "Superman & Lois: The Legacy"!
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Saturday Aug 14, 2021
All Star Superfan #6: Supertalk with Oliver Harper
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
On this week's exciting episode, Rob and Alan are joined by YouTube legend and Superman expert Oliver Harper to get his thoughts on all things Man of Steel - we discuss the Superman movies, Superman music, TV shows and get Oliver's thoughts on both "Superman & Lois" and the recent Superman movie news.
Be sure to check out Oliver's incredible YouTube channel where he posts incredible retrospective reviews (he's covered all of the Superman movies!) as well as his documentary "In Search of the Last Action Heroes".
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Friday Jul 16, 2021
All Star Superfan #5: The Best (Actually Good) Superman Videogames
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
...and no, the N64 game is not on this list!Faster than a speeding bullet, Alan and Rob zoom through the complicated history of Superman's adventures in the cyber sphere, from humble beginnings on the Atari 2600 to the latest games on the PS4. What do we love? What do we hate? What is the game that comes closest to capturing the feeling of being more powerful than a locomotive? How many rings is Lex Luthor going to make us fly through? All this and more. Get in touch and let us know YOUR favourite Superman game!
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Friday Jul 09, 2021
All Star Superfan #4 - A Friend: Tribute to Richard Donner
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Special mini issue: Rob and Alan pay tribute to iconic director and Superman legend Richard Donner.
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