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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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If podcasts were around in 1987, Jason and Derek would have been talking DuckTales then. Now grown with kids of their own (and since they're kids at heart) the duo tackles the DisneyXD reboot of the series with episode reviews and insight, from the makers of "Starkville's House of El" and "The 10th Wonder." Woo-oo!
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Smallville, this unauthorized documentary podcast shares an oral history of the groundbreaking series from its creators, its stars, and its legions of fans.
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Join Chris, William and Derek for both episodic and mental breakdowns from The CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." The podcast's a lot more nuanced than that.
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Starkville's House of El | Krypton on SyFy
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From Derek and Frank, the makers of "Starkville's House of El" and "Supergirl TV Talk," comes a new venture highlighting the SyFy Network's prequel Superman-series, "Krypton," that follows the adventures of Kal-El's grandfather, Seg-El, 200 years before Clark Kent becomes Superman. With "Krypton," SHoE continues that tradition of covering Superman-related television since 2005.
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A 2008-2009 podcast archive covering episodes of FOX's 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles' from hosts Derek Russell and Steve Glosson.
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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.By McFly Media Group
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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.By McFly Media Group
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Live from Cleveland feat. Brian Michael Bendis
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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.By McFly Media Group
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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.…
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The Summer of Superman #4 - Reporting from the World of DC
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Derek is joined by Alex of @DCFilmNews as the countdown to July 11 nears!By McFly Media Group
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The Summer of Superman #3 - The Intrepid Reporter feat. FOLCs Forever
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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.…
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The Summer of Superman #2 - Look, Up on the Big Screen feat. Adam Hlavac of Heroes Reforged
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Adam Hlavac joins The House of El in the anticipation for this summer's "Superman" to discuss the best format to choose when selecting your screenings next month.By McFly Media Group
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The Summer of Superman #1 - Supermania feat. Justin of Epic Film Guys
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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.By McFly Media Group
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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.By McFly Media Group
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Smallville | 3x16 and 3x17 - 'Crisis' and 'Legacy'
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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.By McFly Media Group
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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.By McFly Media Group
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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.By McFly Media Group
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Superman 2025 | The Countdown Begins
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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 …
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Smallville | 3x14 and 3x15 – ‘Obsession’ & ‘Resurrection’
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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: L…
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Smallville | 3x12 and 3x13 – ‘Hereafter’ & ‘Velocity’
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SHoEligan Jason Spencer of Cemetery Road joins Derek to discuss two episodes that just turned 21 from Smallville season 3, "Hereafter" and "Velocity."By McFly Media Group
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Smallville | 3x10 and 3x11 – ‘Whisper’ & ‘Delete’ feat. Ryan Tellez
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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.…
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Smallville | 3x08 and 3x09 – ‘Shattered’ & ‘Asylum’
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SHoEligan Jason Bolton joins Derek to discuss the eighth and ninth episodes of season 3 of Smallville as we begin to spotlight longtime listeners of the podcast!By McFly Media Group
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Getting Superman Right feat. Bryan Q. Miller
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"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.By McFly Media Group
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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.By McFly Media Group
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Superman 2025 | Live Teaser Trailer Reaction
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Welcome to The House of El! Derek and Steve watch and react to the brand new teaser trailer for James Gunn's "Superman." Special Guest: Steve Glosson.By McFly Media Group
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Superman and Lois | Series Finale Exclusive Interview with Todd Helbing and Brent Fletcher
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Superman and Lois executive producers and co-writers of the series finale Todd Helbing and Brent Fletcher sit down with Derek to discuss the challenges and opportunities of bringing season four to life as well as the ins and outs of pulling off that final episode. Special Guests: Brent Fletcher and Todd Helbing.…
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Superman and Lois | 4x10 - "It Went By So Fast"
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THE EPIC SERIES FINALE – The Kents fight with everything they have as Luthor makes his final move on Smallville.By McFly Media Group
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Superman and Lois | 4x09 - "To Live and Die Again"
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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.By McFly Media Group
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Superman and Lois | Exclusive Interview with Jai Jamison
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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.…
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Superman and Lois | 4x08 - 'Sharp Dressed Man'
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Luthor challenges Lois to a live telecast debate, though not everything is as it seems. John Henry and Clark face a troubling possibility.By McFly Media Group
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