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Episode 64: Superman may stand for Truth, but what about Supergirl (and friends)? Join us for the latest episode of Supergirl's Attic as we examine how characters like Kara, Alex, J'onn, and Lena navigate the tricky relationship between truth and lies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 63: "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are." More than just a means of survival, sharing a meal connects us to our culture, our families, and ourselves. Join us this week on Supergirl's Attic as we discuss Kara's love of food— and what it says about her as an alien learning to survive in a strange world. We'll feast on the psychological, physiological, and Fun aspects of food studies, joined by special guests @anevolutionarymatterand @comickergirl. Hosted on Acast. See a...
Episode 62: This episode of Supergirl's Attic, Vv and Cycles analyze the overall themes and messaging of season 5. Join us for a deep dive on how this season impacted the Super friends, Kara, and Lena. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode of Supergirl's Attic, Vv and Cycles are invited to Supergirl Radio's Supergirl Podcasters Roundtable, featuring the hosts of Pod Off Course and Maid of Steel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode of Supergirl’s Attic, Vv and Cycles break down the season 5 finale of Supergirl , “Immortal Kombat.” DAVID HAREWOOD DIRECTS – Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) realizes that in order to stop Lex (guest star Jon Cryer) and Leviathan she must work with the one person she never thought she’d trust again – Lena (Katie McGrath). Nia (Nicole Maines) keeps dreaming about Brainy (Jesse Rath) but struggles with what the dreams are trying to tell her. Meanwhile, Brainy realizes there is only one wa...
Episode 59: This episode of Supergirl’s Attic, Vv and Cycles discuss the dichotomy of emotion and logic as it pertains to Supergirl episode 5x18, “The Missing Link.” LENA DISCOVERS THE CONSEQUENCES OF PROJECT NON NOCERE – Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and the team go head to head against Rama Khan (guest star Mitch Pileggi) and Leviathan. Meanwhile, Lena (Katie McGrath) and Lex (guest star Jon Cryer) must join forces when Project Non Nocere fails, leaving the two siblings in serious danger. Avi Yo...
Episode 58: This episode of Supergirl’s Attic, Vv and Cycles discuss habits, patterns, and addictions as they pertain to Supergirl episode 5x17, “Deus Lex Machina." MELISSA BENOIST MAKES HER DIRECTORIAL DEBUT - Lex (guest star Jon Cryer) proceeds to lay an intricate plan to bring Lena (Katie McGrath) closer to him, defeat Leviathan's latest attack, and pit Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and team against Leviathan. It is also revealed how Lex came into power after Crisis. Melissa Benoist directed th...
Episode 57: This episode of Supergirl’s Attic, Vv and Cycles discuss the psychological concept of personality as it pertains to Supergirl episode 5x16, “Alex in Wonderland.” ALEX TAKES ON A NEW ROLE - Alex (Chyler Leigh) uses a pair of Obsidian contact lenses to visit a virtual National City where she takes on a whole new persona. Meanwhile, Kelly (Azie Tesfai) helps William (Staz Nair) investigate Lex. Kara (Melissa Benoist) deals with difficult news. Tawnia McKiernan directed the episode with ...
Episode 56: This episode of Supergirl’s Attic, Vv and Cycles discuss the various meanings of unconsciousness as they pertain to Supergirl episode 5x15, “Reality Bytes.” DREAMER STEPS UP TO PROTECT HER COMMUNITY AFTER HER ROOMMATE IS VICIOUSLY ATTACKED - Nia's (Nicole Maines) roommate, Yvette (guest star Roxy Wood), is attacked by a man targeting Dreamer because he doesn't like that Dreamer is transgender and wants her to quit being a superhero. Determined to protect her community from additional...
This episode of Supergirl's Attic, Vv and Cycles discuss the concepts of freedom and confinement as they pertain to Supergirl episode 5x14, "The Bodyguard." LENA MOVES FORWARD WITH NON NOCERE - Lex (guest star Jon Cryer) tasks Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) with protecting Andrea (Julie Gonzalo) from an anti-tech extremist, but his nefarious purpose goes beyond merely keeping Andrea alive. Meanwhile, Lena (Katie McGrath) moves forward with Non Nocere, with Lex's help. Gregory Smith directed the epi...
Episode 54: "It's a Super Life" marks 100 episodes of Supergirl, thousands of memories, and hundreds of thousands of potstickers, probably. Join us as we discuss responsibility, Kara's struggle with self-compassion, the Space Fam, and how the episode explored the show's complex relationship with its fans. THOMAS LENNON ("RENO 911") GUEST STARS IN SUPERGIRL'S 100TH EPISODE - Mxyzptlk (guest star Thomas Lennon) returns with a proposition for Kara (Melissa Benoist) - what if she could go back in ti...
Episode 53: We're back from hiatus the future with our thoughts about Part 2 of Winn's visit with the Superfam. Join us as we explore the limits of perception, how it shapes the characters' decisions, and the ways technology can enhance it to ends both super and sinister. BRAINY MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN ALEX AND LEX; JEREMY JORDAN GUEST STARS - Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) helps Winn (guest star Jeremy Jordan) face his greatest fear. After Alex (Chyler Leigh) sets out to find evidence against Lex (gue...
Episode 52: This episode of Supergirl's Attic, Winn Schott returns from the future to fix his past—and to stock up on Space Fam hugs. Join us as we discuss the legacies of the characters, from ego-driven plots to futuristic pep talks. JEREMY JORDAN RETURNS; DAVID HAREWOOD DIRECTS - As Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) tries to thwart a Toyman copycat, Winn Schott (guest star Jeremy Jordan) returns from the future. David Harewood directed the episode written by Dana Horgan & Katie Rose Rogers (#511...
Episode 51: ...the more they stay the same? Join us this week as we search for the constants that will help us navigate Supergirl's post-Crisis world and explore the characters' relationships with change. MEAGHAN RATH GUEST STARS - The subsequent complications from the Crisis leave Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) to face a chaotic threat. Tawnia McKiernan directed the episode with story by Derek Simon and teleplay by Nicki Holcomb & Jen Troy (#510). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Episode 50: Worlds live, a hero dies, Earths collide. Join Supergirl's Attic as we discuss the concluding hours of Crisis on Infinite Earths, how the characters were served, the themes, quality of storytelling, and what this means for the future—and the past—of Supergirl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 49: This week on Supergirl's Attic, we dive into the development of Kara and Alex as mentors and the role models who have shaped them throughout the five seasons. Join us as we discuss which mentorships soared, which crash landed, which were lost to the Phantom Zone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 47: Crisis is upon us as Supergirl's Attic races to discuss gods, pods, and paragons before the wave of anti-meta hits. Join us as we break down how hope remains at the bottom of Kara's little boxes, the superior SuperBat friendship, and the ever honorable Martian Manhunter. THE KICKOFF TO THE EPIC TELEVISON CROSSOVER EVENT, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS - The Monitor (guest star LaMonica Garrett) sends Harbinger (guest star Audrey Marie Anderson) to gather the worlds' greatest heroes - Supe...
Episode 47: This week on Supergirl's Attic, we dive into the concepts of trust and control and discuss why Kara trusts people as far as she can throw them (very far), Alex's mind alteration anxiety, J'onn J'onzz's phases of faith, and more. Then, we answer your questions about 5x08, “The Wrath of Rama Khan.” MID-SEASON FINALE - Supergirl's (Melissa Benoist) struggle against Leviathan reaches a boiling point as she faces off against Rama Khan (guest star Mitch Pileggi). Meanwhile, as Lena (Katie ...
Episode 46: This week on Supergirl’s Attic, we explore the concept of vulnerability as Kara shows Lena “Krypton on Earth” only to experience the Solitude of the Fortress, Alex bangs her head and it rattles Kelly’s heart, and J'onn risks it all to open his mind to Malefic. Then, we answer your questions about 5x07, “Tremors.” SOMETIMES THE PERSON YOU WOULD TAKE A BULLET FOR IS STANDING BEHIND THE TRIGGER - Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) finally learns the truth about Lena (Katie McGrath) while tangl...
Episode 045: This episode of Supergirl's Attic, we examine Kara, Alex, Lena, and Andrea's moral foundations, how far they are willing to go for those they love, and how far love has gone in shaping their values. Then, we answer your questions about episode 5x06, "Confidence Women." PIECE TOGETHER THE PAST - While a new villain is under arrest at the DEO, Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) uses him to try and understand who is responsible for the recent attacks. Meanwhile, Andrea (Julie Gonzalo) and Len...
Episode 044: In this episode on technology and connection in Supergirl, we browse Kara's history to find the source of her aversion to virtual reality, decrypt whether or not more data is always better, and mine the data on the application of VR by Kelly, Brainy, and the researchers of our Earth. Then, we answer your questions about 5x05, "Dangerous Liaisons." A NEW DANGER ARISES - On the eve of the worldwide launch of Andrea Rojas's (Julie Gonzalo) VR contact lenses, Kara (Melissa Benoist) and ...
Episode 043: This episode of Supergirl's Attic, we investigate Kara's reporting skills as demonstrated "In Plain Sight" in 5x04 and build a conspiracy board of connections back to the important mentor figures—Cat Grant, Eliza Danvers, Snapper Carr, and more—who have shaped Kara into the journalist she is today. SAYING GOODBYE IS HARD TO DO - Kara's (Melissa Benoist) investigation into William Dey's (Staz Nair) "criminal" activities results in the shocking revelation he is not who she thinks. Mea...
Episode 042: From emotional space to outer space, this week we examine the boundaries that inform the relationship dynamics of Supergirl and how healthy boundaries function. Featuring: Kara's glass pod of emotions, Lena's bulletproof boxes, J'onn's shape-shifting ethical boundaries, and more. BE CAREFUL WHO YOU TRUST- Kara (Melissa Benoist) attempts to mend her relationship with Lena (Katie McGrath). J'onn J'onzz (David Harewood) takes a deep dive into his memories while Kelly (Azie Tesfai) trie...
Episode 041: In our first themed episode of Season 5, we revisit Kara's Supergirl reveal to Lena and examine how coming out narratives have shaped the identities of our heroes. Get to know the "Stranger Beside Me" as we tackle 5x02's truth and tech themes through the lens of LGBTQ experiences. TECHNOLOGY BECOMES THE NEW THREAT- Supergirl (Melissa Benoist), Alex (Chyler Leigh), and Brainiac (Jesse Rath) thwart an alien attack while William (Staz Nair) investigates Kara (Melissa Benoist). J'onn J'...
Episode 040: Supergirl is back with a bang, bangs, and the Super gang! Join us at Supergirl's Attic as we investigate the clues 🔎 for this season's major storylines: Lena's plot to unmask Supergirl, Kara's crusade for truth, and J'onn's mysterious estranged brother. SEASON PREMIERE - Kara (Melissa Benoist) is surprised to find that CatCo has a new owner who has brought in a star reporter. New couples emerge and explore their budding relationships while J'onn J'onzz (David Harewood) receives an ...
Episode 039: In our last episode before Season 5 kicks off, Supergirl's Attic provides absolutely true and provable answers* to questions that have tormented our listeners. Who is the Martian Manhunter's inner Disney Princess? Who is a casualty of the Pineapple Pizza wars? ...What is TikTok? * Made with bits of real meta, so you know it's good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 038: This episode of Supergirl's Attic, join us in turning our ears to season 4 for musical meta on the bond between the Danvers sisters, J'onn's martian identity, and the Super vs. Luthor dance-off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 037: Whether you're playing chess or Dodge The Heat Vision as kids, siblings arm you for the game of life like no one else—for better or worse. Join Supergirl's Attic for a closer look into the sibling dynamics of the iconic Danvers, Luthor, and Olsen families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 036: From having nothing but his “Witt”s to "Winn"-ing over Cat Grant, from “red shirt" blues to not throwing away his Schott for the future, Winn has grown from zero to hero in the few years we’ve known him. Join Supergirl’s Attic as we hack into our friendly neighborhood IT expert’s brain and decode what makes Winn Winn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 035: Supergirl's Attic returns for another look at the Danvers sisters, joined by a special guest: fan artist Comickergirl! Join us for a sweet escape to Midvale in this special commentary watch-as-you-listen episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
