Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

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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.

Episode List

SUPERGIRL '26 Opening Weekend AUDIENCE REACTIONS!

Jun 30th, 2026 11:00 AM

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio address YOUR comments & questions about the SUPERGIRL movie starring Milly Alcock. SPOILER WARNING! They also analyze the box office performance of the film over opening weekend and ponder the implications for the budding DCU.THANK YOU to all guests and listeners for joining the podcast for "A Supergirl Fan Journey" over these past months.Digging for Kryptonite is OFF next week for the Fourth of July holiday and resumes its normal weekly release schedule in two weeks (on 7/14/26).Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:Always Hold On To SmallvilleAw Yeah ComicsFat Moose ComicsDrunken AvengerThis Podcast Will Never DieSingle Bound Podcast

SUPERGIRL '26 SECOND Impressions (With Anthony's Wife!)

Jun 29th, 2026 11:00 AM

Host Anthony Desiato welcomes his wife, Stephanie Desiato, as they dig deeper into the 2026 SUPERGIRL film starring Milly Alcock! Anthony recounts how his view of the film improved following a second viewing, while Stephanie shares her perspective as a non-comic book reader who previously knew Supergirl through the Melissa Benoist television series. Episode contains SPOILERS!The podcast's coverage of the film concludes TOMORROW (6/30/26) — so keep tuning in!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:Aw Yeah ComicsFat Moose ComicsSingle Bound PodcastDrunken AvengerThis Podcast Will Never DieAlways Hold On To Smallville

SUPERGIRL '26 First Reactions! (SPOILER Review)

Jun 26th, 2026 11:00 AM

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo, Taneleer's Basement) share their initial reactions to the 2026 SUPERGIRL film — directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock — with a specific focus on its adaptive approach to SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW. The time for speculation is over! Discussion contains SPOILERS for the film .Coverage continues on Tuesday (6/30/26) with more movie talk, so keep tuning in!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:Always Hold On To SmallvilleAw Yeah ComicsFat Moose ComicsSingle Bound PodcastThis Podcast Will Never DieDrunken Avenger

Supergirl Movie PREGAME SHOW! (Plus: MAWS Seasons 1 & 2 Revisited)

Jun 23rd, 2026 4:00 AM

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Shawn Eastridge (Missing Frames) share their final thoughts, hopes, and predictions for the soon-to-release SUPERGIRL movie in a special "pregame" installment! And after months of charting Supergirl's journey across time & media, what are Anthony's ultimate takeaways on the Girl of Steel?PLUS: Anthony & Shawn revisit the first two seasons of the animated series MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN in celebration of the show's long-awaited Season 3 return.Keep your eyes on the Digging for Kryptonite feed — coverage of the new SUPERGIRL film begins this FRIDAY (6/26/26) with a full SPOILER discussion!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:Fat Moose ComicsAw Yeah ComicsDrunken AvengerAlways Hold On To SmallvilleSingle Bound PodcastThis Podcast Will Never Die

Batman: HUSH by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee - Lighting the Bat-Signal: A Batman Fan Journey

Jun 18th, 2026 4:00 AM

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ralph Puma (Kill Me Kate) shine a light on the original HUSH storyline — from BATMAN #608-619 by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee — which introduced Bruce Wayne's childhood friend Tommy Elliot as the titular villain clad in bandages & a trench coat.They relive the excitement of the story's release, examine its legacy and value almost 25 years later, question whether the ultimate reveals truly pay off the yearlong mystery, and compare notes on the 2019 animated film adaptation.NEXT MONTH: The podcast's two-part Hush event concludes with coverage of H2SH and other sequels from GOTHAM KNIGHTS and Paul Dini's DETECTIVE COMICS & STREETS OF GOTHAM!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite:FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.comLighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Theme music by Kill Me Kate.Mentioned in this episode:Fat Moose ComicsAw Yeah ComicsDrunken AvengerAlways Hold On To Smallville

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