All Star Superfan Podcast

Rob and Alan unite in person for the first time ever for this bumper 50th episode extravaganza covering ALL of the latest Superman movie news - Legacy begone as James Gunn has now renamed the movie! What of the ballooning cast? Or the new/old logo? Will Fantastic Four's similar release date hurt Superman's chances? All of these choices and changes and many more discussed. 

Also featured are detailed comic book reviews of "Superman:...

"Great Caesar's Ghost!"

"Not a ghost named after a salad!"

ZOINKS! Alan & Rob join the Scooby Gang and Superman’s favourite canine sidekick Krypto, as Mystery Incorporated finally take on a Metropolis based mystery, the untimely disappearance of the Justice League in the recent animated movie, ‘Scooby-Doo and Krypto Too!’ (No, it’s not a sequel). 

Are the gang up to the task of taking on the combined might of General Zod, Ursa,...

"Can you FLY, Bobby?"

Alan and Rob usher in 2024 by taking a brief vacation from Metropolis all the way to Old Detroit (or is it Delta City by now?) to delve deeply into all the cybernetic treasures in the RoboCop franchise! Who is he? What is he? Is he a superhero or not? 

In addition to Paul Verhoeven's original 1987 masterpiece, we talk the highs and lows of the sequels! The comics! The toys! The Joel Edgerton reboot! The TV...

"THE DECISION OF THE COUNCIL IS FINAL." (Or is it?)

Following our Earth-shattering "Superman II: The All-Star ULTIMATE CUT" episode, here are some thoughts sent to us from fellow podcasters Anthony Desiato, Michael Bailey and Joe Stefanelli as well as legendary Superman historians Dharmesh Chauhan and Jim Bowers all about what THEY would do differently to forge the ultimate, definitive cut of Superman II. Richard Donner! Richard ...

Seeing is Believing!

As another year comes to a close, Alan & Rob bring you another festive filled Annual Holiday Special in which they examine the 1985 Ilya Salkind produced and Jeannot Szwarc directed, ‘Superman The Mov…oops we mean ‘Santa Claus The Movie’ (no, not the Tim Allen one) and its many links to the Superman movie universe! 

We learn how Clark Kent travels to the far North where he discovers a frozen sanctuary in wh...

"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 ...

🎃 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, ‘B...

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! Ge...

"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 ca...

"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 "Alw...

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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"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 bo...

"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 Super...

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 ...

I WILL FIND HIM! Alan and Rob are joined by special guest and Superman fanatic Zaki Hasan (MovieFilm Podcast, Nostalgia Theater Podcast and Discovery Debrief) to reflect on the ten year anniversary of visionary director Zack Snyder's "MAN OF STEEL" - the gang reflect on the hype leading to the film, their first impressions, what they think now as well as the complicated legacy the film leaves behind. 

PLUS! We hear from you! Lots ...

"TELL ME ABOUT THE LONELINESS OF PODCASTING, HE-MAN..."

Alan and Rob are joined once again by friend of the podcast & Caped Wonder Europe’s own Martin Lakin to take another sneaky look under the counter at the movie stash behind the bar at Bibbo’s ‘Ace o’ Clubs’.

This time they examine Cannon's 1987’s classic, ‘Masters of the Universe’ starring Dolph Lundgren and Frank Langella, the movie based on the classic 80’s Mattel toyline of...

Alan and Rob chat all things Superman with entertainment journalist, veteran fan and fellow podcaster Ed Gross as well as hearing all about his brand new book VOICES FROM KRYPTON, an oral history of the Man of Steel. Ed gives us his take on the highs and lows of Superman lore as well as memories from interviewing legends from the world of Superman movies, comics and more including Marlon Brando, Brandon Routh, Richard Donner, Sidne...

Alan and Rob check in to talk all about a great, recent anthology series of Superman short stories, perfect for new fans and old looking to get a dose of classic Superman action and maybe even a glimpse at some familiar podcasting friends...? All this and more!

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