Super House of El

Super House of El

Your Fortress for Fandom since 2005 - the internet's original Superman podcast, celebrating 20 years online. Commemorating The Man of Tomorrow's legacy with humor, analysis and nostalgia. Smallville fans may know us as Starkville's House of El, Superman and Lois fans might know us as Superman and Lois TV Talk - we are The House of El.

Episodes

June 6, 2025 21 mins
With marketing and merch coming out of the woodwork, Derek discusses the last couple of weeks as a Superman fan preparing for the release of this summer's film in the first of a series of specials leading up to July 11.
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Derek, Steve and Luke discuss Christopher Reeve's final appearance on Smallville, the upcoming Superman film trailer releasing this week and reflect on 20 years of The House of El online. Special Guests: Luke Bugg and Steve Glosson.
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April 18, 2025 56 mins
Derek and Steve celebrate Superman Day by recounting some of their favorite moments of The Man of Steel from page to screen. Special Guest: Steve Glosson.
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April 7, 2025 87 mins
Derek and Steve discuss the CinemaCon/Minecraft extended preview of this summer's "Superman" and discuss some of the marketing and toy tie-ins to expect. Special Guest: Steve Glosson.
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March 31, 2025 73 mins
With 100 days to go until the film's release and as more details begin to emerge about this summer's "Superman" - with Superman Day on the horizon - Derek, Steve and Luke discuss past marketing strategies for 2013's Man of Steel and 2023's Barbie from Warner Bros. to gage where we're at in the Superman marketing timeline. Special Guests: Luke Bugg and Steve Glosson.
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Derek and Luke discuss the introduction of Alicia Baker to Smallville and the continuing adventures of Adam Knight as they discuss the 14th and 15th episodes of season 3, as well as a lot of talk about the various deaths of Jonathan Kent, the wonder that is John Williams' music and their new podcast, the Siegel and Shuster Society. Special Guest: Luke Bugg.
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SHoEligan Jason Spencer of Cemetery Road joins Derek to discuss two episodes that just turned 21 from Smallville season 3, "Hereafter" and "Velocity."
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Ryan Tellez of TalkVille stops by the House of El to talk all things Smallville - as a first-time watcher now making his way through season six alongside Tom and Michael on their weekly podcast, Ryan discusses what the journey has been like for him as he and Derek discuss the 10th and 11th episodes of season 3. Special Guest: Ryan Tellez.
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SHoEligan Jason Bolton joins Derek to discuss the eighth and ninth episodes of season 3 of Smallville as we begin to spotlight longtime listeners of the podcast!
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"Smallville" writer and story editor Bryan Q. Miller joins Derek to discuss the new "Superman" trailer as well as what it takes to get Superman right on screen. Special Guest: Bryan Q. Miller.
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December 27, 2024 57 mins
Derek goes solo to discuss one of his most unmemorable episodes of "Smallville" and to discuss upcoming changes for The House of El as we enter the 20th anniversary of the podcast in 2025.
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Welcome to The House of El! Derek and Steve watch and react to the brand new teaser trailer for James Gunn's "Superman." Special Guest: Steve Glosson.
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Superman and Lois executive producers and co-writers of the series finale Todd Helbing and Brent Fletcher sit down with Derek to discuss the challenges and opportunities of bringing season four to life as well as the ins and outs of pulling off that final episode. Special Guests: Brent Fletcher and Todd Helbing.
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THE EPIC SERIES FINALE – The Kents fight with everything they have as Luthor makes his final move on Smallville.
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PENULTIMATE – Lois struggles against the fallout of the debate. Clark uses Luthor’s tactics against him, while Jonathan and Jordan prepare for an impending battle. Special Guest: Steve Glosson.
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Writer/Director Jai Jamison returns to the final season of "Superman and Lois" with his penultimate episode, "To Live and Die Again." Jai joins Derek, Robin and Frank to discuss the ins and outs of prepping the next-to-last hour of this phenomenal series and checking off the boxes he wanted to include as a Superman fan.
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Luthor challenges Lois to a live telecast debate, though not everything is as it seems. John Henry and Clark face a troubling possibility.
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November 11, 2024 85 mins
After some concerning interactions in town, Clark is determined to protect the secret that he’s Superman – a task complicated by Jonathan and Jordan. Lois considers the future of the Gazette after Chrissy proposes something drastic.
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Professor Michael Bailey joins Derek and Steve to discuss the debut of Perry White on Smallville and the series’ 50th milestone episode.

Special Guest: Steve Glosson.
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Steve and Derek are joined by SHoE Social Media Manager – and one of the longest listeners of the podcast – Tim to discuss the third and fourth episodes of season three of Smallville – the latter being one of Derek’s favorite episodes.

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