by Flat Squirrel Productions
Host Anthony Desiato (My Comic Shop History) takes flight with an ongoing podcast series exploring Superman! Digging for Kryptonite is an examination of Krypton's Last Son across time and media, with deep dives into the creative visions, character elements, eras, and individual stories that have shaped the Man of Steel and the larger DC Universe since 1938. New episodes every Tuesday.
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April 18, 2025
<p>Host Anthony Desiato celebrates Superman Day 2025 with a special bonus episode featuring guest Bernie Gerstmayr (<a href="https://www.awyeahcomics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie</a>) as they count down their top 10 Superman moments across all media. Also featuring submissions from YOU, the audience!</p><p>Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/anthonydesiato" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato</a>, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BCW Supplies</a> and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. </p><p>FACEBOOK GROUP: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/diggingforkryptonite" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group</a></p><p>FACEBOOK PAGE: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/diggingforkrpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkrpod</a></p><p>EMAIL: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FlatSquirrelProductions.com</a> </p><p>Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsimmons.art/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Isaiah Simmons</a> (2020-2024 version by <a href="https://greggschigiel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gregg Schigiel</a>). Theme music by <a href="https://www.basicprinter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Basic Printer</a>.</p>
April 15, 2025
<p>Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (<a href="https://www.awyeahcomics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie</a>) dig into Lex Luthor's rise to the presidency of the United States during the Loeb/Kelly era of the Superman titles. </p><p>They discuss Lex's campaign, choice of running mate (Pete Ross!), shooting by the long-lost Jenny Hubbard, dealings with Atlantis, standoff with Batman over the Kryptonite ring, and more. They also discuss the reactions of Superman and the rest of the Justice League to Lex's unlikely (or was it?) electoral victory.</p><p>This episode covers SUPERMAN: LEX 2000 #1, PRESIDENT LUTHOR SECRET FILES & ORIGINS, and:</p><ul><li>SUPERMAN #162-165, 168 by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness</li><li>SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #108-110 by Mark Schultz & Doug Mahnke</li><li>ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #590 by Joe Casey & Derec Donovan</li><li>DETECTIVE COMICS #756 by Greg Rucka & Coy Turnbull</li></ul><br/><p>Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/anthonydesiato" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato</a>, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BCW Supplies</a> and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. </p><p>FACEBOOK GROUP: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/diggingforkryptonite" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group</a></p><p>FACEBOOK PAGE: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/diggingforkrpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkrpod</a></p><p>EMAIL: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FlatSquirrelProductions.com</a> </p><p>Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsimmons.art/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Isaiah Simmons</a> (2020-2024 version by <a href="https://greggschigiel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gregg Schigiel</a>). Theme music by <a href="https://www.basicprinter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Basic Printer</a>.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/hangontoyourshorts">Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival</a></p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/ahots">Always Hold On To Smallville</a></p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/fatmoose">Fat Moose Comics</a></p>
April 8, 2025
<p>Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reallifelobo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@reallifelobo</a>) dig into the "Emperor Joker" storyline from the Loeb/Kelly era of the Superman titles. When Joker tricks Mr. Mxyzptlk out of his own power, he rewrites reality in his twisted image — turning Superman's world on its head, introducing a new version of Bizarro, and torturing Batman past his breaking point.</p><p>This episode covers SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER #1, along with:</p><ul><li>SUPERMAN #160-161 by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness</li><li>ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #582-583 by J.M. DeMatteis & Mike S. Miller</li><li>SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #104-105 by Mark Schultz & Doug Mahnke</li><li>ACTION COMICS #769-770 by Joe Kelly & Kano</li></ul><br/><p>Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/anthonydesiato" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato</a>, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BCW Supplies</a> and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. </p><p>FACEBOOK GROUP: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/diggingforkryptonite" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group</a></p><p>FACEBOOK PAGE: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diggingforkryptonitepod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkryptonitepod</a></p><p>TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/diggingforkrpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@diggingforkrpod</a></p><p>EMAIL: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FlatSquirrelProductions.com</a> </p><p>Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsimmons.art/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Isaiah Simmons</a> (2020-2024 version by <a href="https://greggschigiel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gregg Schigiel</a>). Theme music by <a href="https://www.basicprinter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Basic Printer</a>.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/ahots">Always Hold On To Smallville</a></p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/ayc">Aw Yeah Comics</a></p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/hangontoyourshorts">Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival</a></p><p><a href="https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/fatmoose">Fat Moose Comics</a></p>
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