We am hate Bizarro and love Superman! Last week am Rob without Alan cover no episodes without Bizarro! This episode does not feature not special guest Zach Moore not from Always Hold Onto Smallville podcast! (This week is all about Bizarro! Rob, Alan and special guest Zach Moore from the Always Hold Onto Smallville podcast take a look at every single live action version of the Man of Steel's imperfect duplicate as well as the beloved animated version and discuss all the nooks and crannies in bet...
Jan 31, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 15
It's the New Year and instead of looking to a bright future, we're plunging into the ghosts of Supermans past once again, diving into the wonders of Time Travel as it was represented across FOUR legendary Superman shows. Alan and Rob have the honour of being joined by Matt Truex of the Lois & Clark'd podcast (as well as a regular contributor to Always Hold Onto Smallville) and get his thoughts on his beloved Lois & Clark, the awesome time machine episodes as well as the first and only ep...
Jan 16, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 14
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 com...
Dec 23, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 13
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 ...
Dec 03, 2021•56 min•Ep. 12
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...
Nov 05, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 11
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! We want to hear from ...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 10
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/EPISOD...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 9
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 to...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 8
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"! FACEBOOK: @allstarsuperfan INSTAGRAM: @allstarsuperfan TWITTER: @allstarsuperpod...
Aug 23, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 7
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 ...
Aug 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 6
...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 favour...
Jul 16, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 5
Special mini issue: Rob and Alan pay tribute to iconic director and Superman legend Richard Donner. FACEBOOK: @allstarsuperfan INSTAGRAM: @allstarsuperfan TWITTER: @allstarsuperpod
Jul 09, 2021•13 min•Ep. 4
Alan and Rob go HEAD TO HEAD discussing their favourite depiction of Superman's legendary origin, discussing two very different modern takes. They also gush over Grant Morrison's masterpiece (and the story this podcast was named after) All Star Superman. Let us know your favourite Superman origin stories as well as any other thoughts on this week's episode! FACEBOOK: @allstarsuperfan INSTAGRAM: @allstarsuperfan TWITTER: @allstarsuperpod
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 3
Alan and Rob dive into the Kryptonian archives to highlight their favourite Superman comic books from the weird to the wonderful! Let us know your favourite Superman comics! INSTAGRAM: @allstarsuperfan TWITTER: @allstarsuperpod FACEBOOK: @allstarsuperfan
Jun 05, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 2
In the endless reaches of the universe, there once existed two Irishmen in their 30s who decided to explore how and why they love Superman. Join Alan Burke and Rob O'Connor in this first exciting episode as we throw the ball around how we came to love Superman, why he has resonated so much throughout our lives and which of the many versions have had the biggest impact on us! Facebook: All-Star Superfan Insta: @allstarsuperfan Twitter: @allstarsuperpod
May 29, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
