Episodes
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#91 - Clayface Movie Review
"I'm coming after all of you. And hell's coming with me." Forget capes and superpowers. This time, we're getting our hands dirty! Alan Burke and Rob O' Connor dive into the twisted world of the new Clayface film, as DC brings one of its most fascinating and unconventional characters to the big...
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#90 - Make it So - A Tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart
"Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again." Alan and Rob proudly share their memories of Sir Patrick Stewart, how his stewardship of the Enterprise, his lessons to the X-Men, his command of the stage and his journey through life inspired us all. Music used: Opening theme...
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#89 - Clayface SPECIAL - The Animated Episodes
"You know what I'd have given for a death scene like this?" In anticipation for the upcoming Clayface movie, Rob and Alan discuss the various iterations of the Man of Mud across comics, videogames and of course the legendary reinvention of the character as seen in Batman: The Animated Series. We...
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#88 - LANTERNS Season 1 Spoiler Review (feat. Jan Rollings)
"And I love you too, Junior..." Rob is joined once again by Jan Rollings to discuss season one of DC's LANTERNS starring Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler. We discuss each of the characters and their corresponding actors, the major storylines of the season and the ramifications they may or may not...
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#87 - Spooky Special: HELLRAISER Franchise Deep Dive
"We have such sights to show you..." Alan and Rob have fallen out of the skies of Metropolis and stumbled headfirst into Hell in this Halloween Special episode of All Star Superfan Podcast as we explore the forbidden pleasures and the agonizing pain of the Hellraiser franchise: Clive Barker's…
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#86 - THE FORGOTTEN BvS - Batman Vs Superman Asylum (Feat. Zach Moore)
"Here's the thing about blood. You develop a taste for it. Then a thirst...And I knew if I started killing, I wouldn't stop..." Ten years on from BvS, we discuss how different it could have been! Rob is joined by Always Hold Onto Smallville host Zach Moore to discuss one of the many ill-fated...
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#85 - SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS - Is it actually that good?
"Nice to meet you, Trev. Folks call me Superman" Is Superman For All Seasons really as good as everyone says it is? Or has its reputation reached Metropolis sized proportions? In the latest episode, Alan and Rob turn their attention to the acclaimed Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale classic, taking a close...
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#84 - SPIDER-MAN BRAND NEW DAY - Spoiler Review (with Jan Rollings)
"Hi. My name is Peter Parker. You don't remember me, but we used to know each other." Rob is joined by special guest and long-time listener Jan Rollings to talk all about the 38th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the latest Tom Holland box office leviathan, "SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY"...
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#83 - Flight to Metropolis! Visiting the locations of SUPERMAN IV - the most underrated superhero film ever
"I just wish you could all see the Earth the way that I see it. Because when you really look at it, it's just one world..." Rob and Alan are BACK from an unforgettable trip to Milton Keynes, the untouched shopping village where Superman IV: The Quest for Peace infamously shot the majority of its...
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#82 - SUPERGIRL (2026) - Spoiler Review
The Girl of Steel is back on cinema screens for the first time in 42 years! In Episode 82 of All Star Superfan Podcast, Alan Burke and Rob O' Connor take an in-depth look at the new DCU Supergirl movie, breaking down everything from the story and performances to its place in the evolving DC...
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#81 - Masters of the Universe and 007 First Light Review Discussion
"By the Power of Grayskull!" Alan and Rob re-unite after a lengthy hiatus, tiptoeing away from the DC Universe to discuss whether or not Travis Knight's Masters of the Universe has the power. Did the film live up to Alan's nostalgia for the Filmation cartoon and all the toys? Did Fisto and Ram…
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#80 - The Quest For Lost Media with Martin Lakin
In Episode 80 we are diving deep into a piece of Superman cinema history that was thought to be lost to the Phantom Zone forever. Joining Alan Burke is a true legend of the Superman fan community, Martin Lakin of Supermania78 and Caped Wonder Europe. Martin breaks down the incredible recent...
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#79 - World's Finest - The ORIGINAL BvS! (feat. Lance Laster)
What makes you think you can take on Superman, when you can’t even handle a mere mortal in a fright mask?! In this episode of All Star Superfan Podcast, Alan and Rob are joined by veteran rewatch podcaster Lance Laster for a retrospective review of “World’s Finest,” the legendary Batman and...
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#78 - ALL STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2025 - SUPERGIRL TEASER TRAILER
NEW EPISODE: The 2025 Wrap Up! As Alan & Rob wrap up another incredible year in the world of Superman, they are back on the mic for one final 2025 deep dive! From the highs of James Gunn's Superman to the latest takeover of Warner Bros, they're breaking down the year that was and looking ahead to...
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#77 - The Rocketeer - From Comics to Film with writer & artist Stephen Mooney
This month on All Star Superfan Podcast, hosts Alan and Rob are joined by Stephen Mooney, celebrated Irish creator of the Half Past Danger series of comic books and the writer and artist behind the most recent run of The Rocketeer, for an in-depth journey into the world of The Rocketeer.…
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#76 - Halloween Special! DCEASED feat. Twilight Zone Podcast's Tom Elliot
This week, Alan Rob step beyond sight and sound and into… the 5th dimension! They’re joined by Tom Elliott from The Twilight Zone Podcast for a mind-bending journey through: 🌀 The mysteries of The Twilight Zone 🧟♂ Their favourite Zombie movies 💥 The apocalyptic awesomeness of DCeased by Tom...
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#75 - INTERVIEW with BIZARRO actor Douglas Barry Meyers!
Rob is joined by Bizarro himself, actor Douglas Barry Meyers as we talk all about Douglas' journey from street performing as 'Mr. Silver' to bit parts in Miami Vice to finally starring opposite Gerard Christopher as Bizarro! What was it like smashing down doors and being shot at? How did he…
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#74 - Author Mark Edlitz talks all things SUPERBOY!
Kicking off Superboy September, Rob and Alan speak to author Mark Edlitz all about his brand new essential tell-all book "LOOK UP INTO THE SKY: The Forgotten Superboy Series" available now! Why is the series so forgotten? What led to its peculiar setting? How exactly does the show serve as a...
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#73 - James Gunn's Superman - Listener feedback!
Rob and Alan wind up the Kryptonian phonograph and hear distant messages from YOU, our listeners, about your thoughts and experiences watching James Gunn’s new Superman movie. We share your emails, play your voice messages, and react to your first impressions of the film, from what surprised you,...
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#72 - James Gunn's SUPERMAN - Reaction and Spoiler Review
Raw! Unfiltered! Uncut! (mostly) Alan and Rob join forces to give their honest takes on the brand new Superman film, a day we never thought would come. Did this live up to our cautious optimism, or were we right to be concerned....? JOIN OUR BRAND NEW PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT! Rate and…
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#71 - Superman Smashes the Klan, PLUS pre-movie chat on JAMES GUNN's SUPERMAN!
"Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul, I swear... until my dream of a world where dignity, honor, and justice becomes the reality we all share -- I'll never stop fighting," Rob and Alan discuss the modern classic "Superman Smashes the Klan", how it cleverly adapts…
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#70 - JJ ABRAMS' Superman Flyby - is it as bad as people say?
"The last pages haven't been written yet!" Rob and Alan delve deep into the hidden treasures and half-baked mystery boxes of enterprising young man J.J. Abrams' oft-forgotten beam down into Metropolis with this deep dive into the unmade Superman film project SUPERMAN: FLYBY! We explore our own...
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BONUS! Superboy - A Rewatch Podcast for the 90s - Jewel of Techacal / Bride of Bizarro
A superhero for the 90s! Welcome to the first ever episode of "Superboy: A Rewatch Podcast for the 90s" where Rob takes a look at two episodes of the forgotten 'Superboy' show - one from the first two seasons (when the show was called 'Superboy: The Series' and set in Shuster University) and...
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#69 - ALL STAR SUPERMAN Part Two (Feat. Anthony Desiato)
The sun is dying… Earth’s champion is falling and there’s one last feat to accomplish…so naturally our solar suits are packed and the Fortress robots are locked and loaded for Part 2 of our epic All Star Superman retrospective! Once again Rob and Alan are joined by the host of Digging for...
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#68 - ALL STAR SUPERMAN - Retrospective Review (feat. Anthony Desiato) PART ONE
In this very special two part series, Rob O' Connor and Alan Burke are joined by Superman scholar and 'Digging for Krypronite' host Anthony Desiato for a comprehensive retrospective of one of the most celebrated Superman stories of all time: Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s All Star Superman.…
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#67 - JAMES GUNN's SUPERMAN TRAILER TALK! Special Emergency Episode!
Alan and Rob discuss the first full theatrical trailer for James Gunn's SUPERMAN! How do we feel about the combative interview between Lois and Clark? What about Lex and the Justice League? Does the CG look up to snuff? All of this and more discussed! PLUS! We hear from some of our listeners who...
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#66 - Ranking the Super Suits - PART TWO (with Parker Johnston)
Alan and Rob return alongside special guest Parker to finish ranking the live-action Superman suits! Which designs stand the test of time? Which ones took bold risks? And how have these costumes reflected the changing times and changing interpretations of Superman himself? Rate and review the…
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#65 - Ranking the Superman Suits! (with Parker Johnston)
"Say Jim! That's a bad outfit! Whooooaa!" From George Reeves’ classic TV look, to Christopher Reeve’s timeless movie costume, through to the modern designs worn by Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill, and Tyler Hoechlin, we are diving deep into the evolution of one of the most important aspects of the…
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#64 - Interview with SUPERMAN CLASSIC Animator Robb Pratt!
This week, Alan flies solo as he sits down with the talented Robb Pratt, an animation veteran who has worked on such timeless classics as Disney's Hercules and Pocahontas and the creative force behind the amazing Superman Classic and Bizarro Classic animated shorts! We talk about the craft of...
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#63 - ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN Issues 1-5 Spoiler Review, PLUS: Rise of The Super 7!
Alan and Rob discuss the acclaimed 'ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN' series by DC! How does this new alternate version of Superman's origin compare against other beloved versions? Does Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval's darker interpretation gel with our sensibilities? Later, we discuss a lost gem from the…
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#62 - The Weird Ireland Episode of Lois & Clark - St Patrick's Day Special!
A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Lois & Clark! Top of the morning to you, Superfans! In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, here's an episode of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman that'll have you saying “Bejaysus!”…Season 3’s infamous "When Irish Eyes Are Killing". Joining us for the...
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#61 - Exclusive ILYA SALKIND Interview - The legendary producer talks Superman, Superboy, Supergirl and Santa Claus!
Rob and Alan are joined by legendary film and TV producer Ilya Salkind (Superman: The Movie, Superman II) to talk about spearheading the original Superman movie series in the 70s and 80s, the fallout with Richard Donner, bringing Supergirl to the big screen, the small screen adventures of…
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#60 - The incredibly underrated Superman III Novelisation (feat. Zach Moore!)
"Clark Kent, Superman - these are just names for the raw kinetic energy of Krypton, a planetary power at war with itself. That it could divide into equal halves, like night and day, was only one of its brilliant possibilities. It could, as well, destroy itself." Rob proudly presents to Alan and...
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#59 - Interview with SUPERBOY star JOHN HAYMES NEWTON!
"Hasn't your mother ever told you not to play with volatile chemicals?!" In a very special episode of All Star Superfan, Rob is joined by the star of season one of SUPERBOY, the one and only John Haymes Newton! Together, they discuss the casting process, John's experiences with the character...
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#58 - JAMES GUNN'S SUPERMAN TRAILER REACTION!
"Take me home." The moment we've all been waiting for is here and Alan and Rob give their raw, unfiltered reaction to the historic teaser trailer for James Gunn's "SUPERMAN". PLUS! An Avengers-level armada of friends and podcasting legends chime in with their thoughts! This is a BIG one folks!...
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#57 - ALL STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2024 - "Hook" Retro Review
"What would the world be like without Captain Hook?" Alan and Rob return after five years in deep space a brief hiatus to talk all about the beloved (depending on what age you are!) holiday classic “Hook” about an older Peter Pan, played by the late great Robin Williams. The lads discuss…
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#56 - The 1966 Superman Broadway Musical (feat. Matt Truex)
"Who is the man you can't ignore, it's SUPERMAN! From Budapest to Baltimore it's SUPERMAN!" Alan and Rob are joined once again by long-time friend of the show Matt Truex as they delve into the weird and wonderful history of the ill-fated (and yet indestructible) 1966 Broadway musical version of...
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#55 - Exclusive interview with JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED's Superman GEORGE NEWBERN
"What we have here is a rare opportunity for me to cut loose, and show you just how powerful I really am!" Alan & Rob are excited to be joined by none other than the voice of Clark Kent/Superman himself, actor George Newbern. Star of iconic 80’s and 90’s films such as ‘Adventures in Babysitting’...
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#54 - The Menace of METALLO (feat. Zach Moore) PLUS: James Gunn's Superman Set Photos!
"I can't even feel a kiss, what did they do to me?!" Rob and Alan are joined once again by 'Always Hold Onto Smallville''s Zach Moore to discuss the various other media versions of METALLO! We deep dive into the characters' various iterations in comic books, animation and live action and we even...
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#53 - Does the John Byrne MAN OF STEEL miniseries hold up?
"It was Krypton that made me Superman, but it's the Earth that makes me human." Alan and Rob take a look back on John Byrne's seminal 1986 MAN OF STEEL miniseries, the book that changed Superman forever. How does its fast-paced storytelling hold up? How did Byrne's decisions have ramifications…
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#52 - James Gunn's Superman costume reveal PLUS! A celebration of Fleischer Superman with Michael Bailey
With the reveal of the full Superman costume from James Gunn's new "SUPERMAN" film hot off the presses, Alan and Rob give their immediate reaction. Plus - the lads are joined once again by esteemed Superman podcaster Michael Bailey to examine the seminal Superman animated films produced by...
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#51 - INTERVIEW with 'Superman & Lois' staff writer ADAM MALLINGER
Alan & Rob are joined by ‘Superman & Lois’ staff writer, Adam Mallinger to chat all about working on the first three seasons incredible series, from missing out on working on another CW show to landing his dream job writing the Man of Steel, from peppering the show with callbacks to previous live...
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#50 - Superman LEGACY no more! Plus: A Special Message from Mark Waid, Last Days of Lex Luthor and Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow
Rob and Alan unite in person for the first time ever for this bumper 50th episode extravaganza covering ALL of the latest Superman movie news - Legacy begone as James Gunn has now renamed the movie! What of the ballooning cast? Or the new/old logo? Will Fantastic Four's similar release date hurt...
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#49 - An All Star Review of Scooby Doo and Krypto Too
"Great Caesar's Ghost!" "Not a ghost named after a salad!" ZOINKS! Alan & Rob join the Scooby Gang and Superman’s favourite canine sidekick Krypto, as Mystery Incorporated finally take on a Metropolis based mystery, the untimely disappearance of the Justice League in the recent animated movie,...
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#48 - SHOWCASE: RoboCop Franchise Discussion feat. Stuart Mulrain
"Can you FLY, Bobby?" Alan and Rob usher in 2024 by taking a brief vacation from Metropolis all the way to Old Detroit (or is it Delta City by now?) to delve deeply into all the cybernetic treasures in the RoboCop franchise! Who is he? What is he? Is he a superhero or not? In addition to Paul...
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#47 - BONUS! More Superman II ULTIMATE CUT Thoughts
"THE DECISION OF THE COUNCIL IS FINAL." (Or is it?) Following our Earth-shattering "Superman II: The All-Star ULTIMATE CUT" episode, here are some thoughts sent to us from fellow podcasters Anthony Desiato, Michael Bailey and Joe Stefanelli as well as legendary Superman historians Dharmesh…
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#46 - 2023 HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Santa Claus: The (Secret Superman) Movie
Seeing is Believing! As another year comes to a close, Alan & Rob bring you another festive filled Annual Holiday Special in which they examine the 1985 Ilya Salkind produced and Jeannot Szwarc directed, ‘Superman The Mov…oops we mean ‘Santa Claus The Movie’ (no, not the Tim Allen one) and its…
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#45 -SUPERMAN II: The All Star ULTIMATE Cut (feat. Oliver Harper and Zach Moore)
"SUPERMAN, CAN YOU HEAR ME?!" Alan and Rob are joined by legendary returning guests Oliver Harper and Zach Moore to try and salvage the ultimate cut of Superman II! Through the total accumulation of all knowledge, the Kryptonian Council of Cuts wades through the bizarre camp of Richard Lester and...
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#44 Halloween Special: James Gunn’s OTHER Superman Movie (Brightburn Review!)
🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN SUPERFANS! IT’S A BONUS OCTOBER HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! 🎃 In this spooky episode, Alan and Rob discuss all things SAM HAYNE or Oíche Shamhna (for those who aren’t fans of John Carpenter’s butchering of the Irish language!) Some of the topics discussed include their mutual love for...
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#43 - EXCLUSIVE Interview with SUPERBOY Star Gerard Christopher
Celebrating 35 years of the "Superboy" series, Alan and Rob are joined by series star Gerard Christopher, to talk all about the oft-forgotten Superman series. Gerard talks about taking over the role after the first season, the shift in tones between seasons, the props he's held onto over the…
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