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The longest-running Superman and Smallville podcast since 2005, now celebrating DC Comics in TV and Film for over two decades.Dive into the legacy of The Man of Steel with reviews, interviews, news, history and analysis, shared with a mix of insight, humor and nostalgia.
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- Sep 15, 2026
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Lanterns | S1E05 - 'Lights Out' - Power, Fear, and What the Ring Costs (opens the original)
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The Lanterns mid-season episode that felt like a finale! But don't worry— we have three more episodes left! If you’re watching Lanterns for the twists, the lore, and the emotional gut-punches, this is the episode that changes everything. Derek and Graham break down the show’s most explosive episode yet, from the long-teased reveal of Zoe’s true nature to John Stewart’s life-or-death choice that redefines his entire arc. They dig into the layered dialogue, the Manhunter programming, the power dyn
Lanterns | S1E04 - ‘The Weenie’ - Everybody's a Threat and We're All in Danger (opens the original)
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Derek and Graham discuss the latest episode of Lanterns, focusing on trust, gut instinct, and misdirection. They examine the relationship between Hal Jordan and John Stewart, the choices they make, and the ways the episode uses uncertainty to shape the story. They also discuss Sinestro, the Guardians, Rushville, the episode’s “weenie” references, and the clues connected to the larger mystery. The conversation looks at which characters can be trusted, how their instincts guide them, and how the e
Lanterns | Bonus: William Goodman on Tom King, Aaron Pierre's Star Power & the DCU’s Future (opens the original)
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In this bonus podcast Derek, Graham, and our special guest this week—writer William Goodman—break down why this show is working so well, what episode 3 unlocks about Hal and John’s relationship, and how the series is using flashbacks and misdirection to recontextualize everything you thought you knew. Goodman also shares insight from his GQ interview with Tom King, including how the DCU was shaped behind the scenes, why Lanterns stayed so true to its original pitch, and why Aaron Pierre is the k
Lanterns | Bonus: Green Lantern's Light - How Lanterns Episode 3 Brought Mike Sowell to Tears (opens the original)
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Journalist Mike Sowell shares his lifelong story of being a lifelong Green Lantern fan with The House of El's Derek, and how a viral video changed his life this week. Watch on YouTube
Lanterns | S1E03 - 'OutKast' - The Weight of the Ring, the Price of Fearlessness (opens the original)
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In the latest Lanterns coverage from The House of El, Derek and Graham dive into hour three's "OutKast," exploring its storytelling, character development, and cultural significance as they analyze the episode's themes, performances, and what makes it a standout in modern television with a deep dive into the human and superhero elements that make the series so compelling week-to-week. Watch on YouTube Links Mentioned: # Lanterns Premiere: Writer Tom King on Being ‘The Nerd in the Room’ (and That
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