The Thrilling Adventures Of Superman

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Sinopsis

A journey through the Golden Age of Superman in comics, radio and film. Each episode, we explore the history and development of the Man of Steel through his earliest adventures. Episodes also feature Spotlights on creators, a look at the overall history of the Superman and more.

Episodios

  • Episode 54: Radio Episodes 28-33 (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)

    10/01/2012

    Michael is joined for the first time in 2012 by Charlie Niemeyer as the guys return to the thrilling days of yesteryear for another adventure from the Superman radio serial. And what an episode it is as this, the the sixth storyline from the show, features the debut of everyone's favorite cub reporter and future Giant Turtle Man, Jimmy Olsen!

  • Promo 2

    10/01/2012

    In order to celebrate the beginning of the show's second year, Michael has put together a brand, spanking new promo for the podcast. If you host a podcast, please feel free to use it in your show. If you do, be sure to let Michael know by contacting him through the information below, and he will be happy to return the favor by adding a promo for your show to the rotation for The Thrilling Adventures of Superman.

  • Episode 53: Action Comics #25

    03/01/2012

    We kick off 2012 with a trip back to the pages of ACTION COMICS, for a look at the Superman story from issue #25. Strange occurrences across town send Clark Kent after his latest scoop. But Lois Lane is after bigger fish when a man named Medini promises to reveal to her the true identity of Superman! Are the two connected? And how will Superman stymie both plots? Find out!

  • Episode 52: Radio Audition Episodes (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)

    27/12/2011

    Before closing out the year, Michael is joined by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at the four Superman radio serial auditions or "pilot" episodes. Originally put together in 1939, these recordings offer a look at the show's original conception and find Superman going up against a new menace in the form of the Shark!

  • Episode 51: Christmas Spectacular

    20/12/2011

    Cozy up by the fireplace and celebrate the season with the first-ever Thrilling Adventures of Superman Christmas Spectacular! In this episode, Michael shares two holiday-themed stories, a selection of Christmas music and some seasonal memories... all to brighten your holiday. Merry Christmas!

  • Episode 50: The Reign of the Superman! (with special guest co-host Jon M. Wilson)

    13/12/2011

    It's a titanic team-up of Golden Age Superman podcasters for this anniversary episode as Michael is joined by Jon M. Wilson to discuss "The Reign of the Superman" from 1933! Originally self-published in the pages of their fanzine, the prose story features Jerry Siegel's and Joe Shuster's first conception of a character labeled as Superman... and the science-fiction horror story brings a decidedly different take on the concept!

  • Episode 49: Daily Strips 355-396

    06/12/2011

    Hide the women and children! As Michael looks at the 13th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip, the Man of Steel is heading back to the tenements to deal with the poor living conditions resulting from the crime-riddled slums. Last time, Superman tore down an entire part of the city to "solve" the problem. Will the passage of time assuage Superman's rough-and-tumble approach? Find out! Also this episode Michael presents a Spotlight on radio's second Lois Lane, Helen Choat!

  • Episode 48: Radio Episodes 22-27 (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)

    29/11/2011

    A missing man and a mysterious house are the catalyst for this adventure as Michael is rejoined by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at the fifth storyline from the Superman radio serial. What follows is ancient natives, a mystical emerald, uncomfortable period dialogue and most certainly... a job for Superman!

  • Episode 47: Fifth Week 4 - Thank you

    22/11/2011

    We're a week early for the quarterly fifth week installment. However, as Thanksgiving is drawing near here in the United States, Michael takes this special episode to pause and say thanks.

  • Episode 46: Radio Episodes 16-21 (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)

    15/11/2011

    Charlie Niemeyer is back in the house as he and Michael look at the fourth storyline from the Superman radio serial, and it's a good thing he is, because this storyline is jam-packed! It's starts off with a prison riot, where two familiar fiends break loose. Then, after Superman's most vile villains come face-to-face for the first time, our hero travels to the town of Dyerville (or it Dyersville? Or Dryerville?!) to investigate mysterious tragedies plaguing the town.

  • Episode 45: Action Comics #24

    08/11/2011

    Is your son a no-good bum? Are you being bullies by bookies to pay off your gambling debt? Accused of your crime you didn't commit? This looks like a job for Superman! That's right folks. We are going back to the spinner rack for the last time in 2011 as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #24!

  • Episode 44: Radio Episodes 10-15 (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)

    01/11/2011

    Michael is once more joined by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at the third storyline, from the Superman radio serial! Superman goes into action to squelch a blazing inferno and try to recscue a trapped woman. But is there more to it than a simple fire? Find out in this six-episode story that leads Superman into adventure that traverses land, sea and air!

  • Episode 43: Sunday Strips #15-18

    25/10/2011

    Giant vultures! Flame guns! Neanderthals! Ambiguous contraptions! Gas weapons! Bottomless pits! These are the things Superman must face as Michael looks at the third storyline from the Sunday continuity of the Superman newspaper strip. It is a short four-strip story, but packed full of action! Also this episode, Michael dives into the mailbag for some listener feedback.

  • Episode 42: Daily Strips #335-354

    18/10/2011

    Can Superman end a war and squelch the tide of anger that has raised against the nations of Rutland and Blitzen? Find out as Michael wraps up the "Superman at War" trilogy with a look at the twelfth storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip. Also this episode, Michael presents a Spotlight on radio's first Lois Lane, Rolly Bester.

  • Episode 41: Radio Episodes 7-9 (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)

    11/10/2011

    Michael is re-joined by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at the the second storyline from the Superman radio serial! Comprising just episodes seven through nine, the story finds Superman dealing with the menace of the Yellow Mask! Plus, girl reporter Lois Lane takes her first step off the printed pages when she is introduced in this storyline.

  • Episode 40: Look Magazine, February 27, 1940

    04/10/2011

    The Man of Steel moves into the mainstream in a big way and it's the shot hear 'round the world as Superman takes on Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin in a special two-page story from Look Magazine! In this episode, Michael also examines the real-world context and after aftermath of his historic, pre-Pearl Harbor tale.

  • Episode 39: Radio Episodes 1-6 (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)

    30/09/2011

    It's an episode that's been a long time coming, folks. This episode, Michael is joined by Charlie Niemeyer of Superman in the Bronze Age for a look at the first six episodes of the Superman radio show! We begin with the destruction of Krypton and follow Superman all the way through his first adventure on Earth! It's a great set of episodes and a great conversation worthy of Superman's first steps off of the printed page. Plus: This episode, Michael makes a big announcement concerning the future of the podcast!

  • Episode 38: Action Comics #23

    27/09/2011

    We staying in the comic books as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #23. Picking up from the events of issue #22, Superman continues to deal with the war between Toran and Galonia and uncovers the ruthless menace behind it all: A diabolical fiend known only as Luthor!

  • Episode 37: Superman #4 (with special guest co-host Billy Hogan)

    23/09/2011

    Michael is joined by Billy Hogan of Superman Fan Podcast for at SUPERMAN #4. It's the first issue of the title to contain four new Superman stories, and it brings the action as we find Superman taking on the challenges posed by earthquakes, giant beasts, spies, racketeers and more! Also this issue, a brand new menace rears its head in the form of... a man named Luthor!

  • Episode 36: Daily Strips #307-334

    20/09/2011

    Picking up from episode 32, we continue with part two of our Europe at war trilogy as Michael looks at the 11th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip! This installment finds Clark Kent framed for murder and forced into joining spies in their diabolical acts of terrorism. Its up to Superman to lend a hand and thwart their plans and prevent the U.S. from being plunged into war! Also this episode, Michael gives a Spotlight on Golden Age artist Dennis Neville!

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