Superman (2025): Hope Is His Punk Rock | Epilogues & Epiphanies with Rick Lee James

Superman might be faster than a speeding bullet, but even the Man of Steel has bad days.Lyndsey sits down with musician, podcaster, and Superman super-fan Rick Lee James to unpack James Gunn's 2025 Superman movie. They talk about what happens when the world's most aspirational hero actually struggles — emotionally, physically, and spiritually — and why that makes him more relatable than ever.From Lex Luthor's jealousy complex to Lois Lane refusing to play damsel in distress, from the punk rock lyrics that become Superman's battle cry to the squirrel-saving scene that proves character is in the little things — they go deep into what this story is really about: choosing hope, kindness, and doing the right thing even on your worst day.If you've ever wondered why Superman still matters in a world obsessed with antiheroes, this conversation will hit home.—Epilogues & Epiphanies is a pop culture podcast hosted by Lyndsey McPherson (MA Counseling) that digs into movies, TV, and storytelling to uncover what they reveal about being human. New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe wherever you listen.Website: https://www.lyndsey-mcpherson.com/