Alan has an extensive knowledge and passion for comic book literature and the legacy of Superman in particular. Alan is an avid collector of rare comic book and film memorabilia and believes that comic book characters, such as Superman, represent the equivalent of a modern day mythology. Alan believes that fictional comic book characters, such as Superman, represent the modern day equivalent to the Gods of ancient mythology.
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?
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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 Chauhan and Jim Bowers all about what THEY would do differently to forge the ultimate, definitive cut of Superman II. Richard Donner! Richard Leseter! Arctic Police! French fancies! Pink Polar Bears! Magic kisses!
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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 many links to the Superman movie universe.
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Alan and Rob are joined by legendary returning guests Oliver Harper and Zach Moore to try and salvage the ultimate cut of Superman II!
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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!)
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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.
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In our second and final special episode celebrating 30 years of “Lois & Clark”, Rob is joined by long-time listeners and friends of the show Daniela Rod and Stuart Mulrain—both of whom watched and loved “Lois & Clark” outside the USA.
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“Great shades of Elvis!”
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Alan and Rob discuss Tom King and Andy Kubert’s modern classic “UP IN THE SKY” — how it’s the perfect Superman story for fans both old and new and which of the six issues they enjoyed the most.
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“You and me get Superman, wanna know why? ‘Cause we’re from the streets.”
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