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Super House of El

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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.
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Episodes

Superman - Part II

Luke - The Geek of Steel - and Steve sit down with Derek to talk about everything they loved about this summer's "Superman." Special Guests: Luke Bugg and Steve Glosson.

Aug 04, 2025•2 hr 11 min

Superman - Part I

Derek sits down with William Goodman and Dane Davenport to dive in on James Gunn's "Superman" in a first of a series of episodes based around film as the Summer of Superman specials continue.

Jul 28, 2025•1 hr 49 min

Live from Cleveland feat. Brian Michael Bendis

The House of El goes live following the premiere of "Superman" in Cleveland, Ohio on July 11, 2025 with a panel of titans from the pages of DC Comics (including Brian Michael Bendis, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Andrew Aydin, Sina Grace, Grace Ellis and Gene Luen Yang) to discuss the new film.

Jul 17, 2025•31 min

Seeing "Superman" with Bryan Q. Miller

Following Derek's attendance of the world premiere of "Superman" in Hollywood on Monday, Derek and "Smallville" and Superman writer Bryan Q. Miller sit down for a press screening of the film and share their thoughts immediately walking out of the theater in this non-spoiler review of the movie. Special Guest: Bryan Q. Miller.

Jul 09, 2025•57 min

The Summer of Superman #3 - The Intrepid Reporter feat. FOLCs Forever

Derek is joined by Molly, Julie and Jenn of the FOLCs (Fans of Lois and Clark) Forever podcast as our march to July 11 continues. The group discusses the best of Lois Lane on television and film and specifically the impact of Teri Hatcher's iteration on bringing women into the fandom over the last 30 years.

Jul 02, 2025•48 min

The Summer of Superman #1 - Supermania feat. Justin of Epic Film Guys

On the 30th anniversary of "Batman Forever," Justin from the Epic Film Guys podcast stops by The House of El with Derek to discuss the marketing ramp up for this summer's "Superman" and the two compare and contrast similarities to the summers of 1989 and 1995 as Batmania swept the globe.

Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min

The Summer of Superman - Prelude

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.

Jun 06, 2025•22 min

Smallville | 3x16 and 3x17 - 'Crisis' and 'Legacy'

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.

May 12, 2025•1 hr 47 min

Superman Day 2025

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.

Apr 18, 2025•56 min

Superman 2025 | Toys and Trailers

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.

Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 28 min

Superman 2025 | The Countdown Begins

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.

Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 14 min

Smallville | 3x14 and 3x15 – ‘Obsession’ & ‘Resurrection’

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.

Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min

Smallville | 3x10 and 3x11 – ‘Whisper’ & ‘Delete’ feat. Ryan Tellez

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.

Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min

Getting Superman Right feat. Bryan Q. Miller

"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.

Dec 28, 2024•54 min

Smallville | 3x07 – 'Magnetic'

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.

Dec 27, 2024•58 min

Superman and Lois | 4x09 - "To Live and Die Again"

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.

Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 18 min

Superman and Lois | Exclusive Interview with Jai Jamison

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.

Nov 26, 2024•27 min

Superman and Lois | 4x07 - 'A Regular Guy'

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.

Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 25 min

Smallville | 3x03 and 3x04 – ‘Extinction’ & ‘Slumber’

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.

Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 24 min
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