Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Kara Szamborski (I Read Comics Books) dig into the basis for the forthcoming Supergirl movie — SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW by Tom King & Bilquis Evely. They discuss Kara Zor-El's characterization, Ruthye's POV, possible interpretations of the ending, how the project changed from its initial pitch, potential approaches to adapting the work, and more. Episode contains SPOILERS!
"A Supergirl Fan Journey" begins here!
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Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.
Mentioned in this episode:
Always Hold On To Smallville
Aw Yeah Comics
Single Bound Podcast
Fat Moose Comics
This Podcast Will Never Die

Host Anthony Desiato begins a new fan journey in the series premiere of Lighting the Bat-Signal! In a wide-ranging conversation with comic book artist V Ken Marion (Battle Chronicle Sol-Stryker, Nightwing, & more), the duo shine a light on their respective Batman fan origins.
Anthony & Ken share their first experiences with Batman, highlight the stories across media that most shaped their view of the character, and reveal what resonates most about the world of Gotham City.
Get in on the ground floor of this all-new monthly podcast series!
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Lighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Theme music by Kill Me Kate.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tim Bruns dig into the various "final" Superman stories across time & media.
Their survey covers "The Death of Superman" from SUPERMAN #149 (1961), "The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue" from SUPERMAN #162 (1963), "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?", KINGDOM COME, the Tom Welling Crisis scene, the series finale of SUPERMAN & LOIS, and more.
In the end, which final fate is right for the Man of Steel: death in battle, immortality, centuries in the sun, humanity, or something else?
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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group
FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod
INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod
TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod
BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com
Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.
Mentioned in this episode:
Aw Yeah Comics
Always Hold On To Smallville
Fat Moose Comics
This Podcast Will Never Die
Single Bound Podcast

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo) dig into the Scott Snyder-led DC K.O. crossover event, featuring the heroes and villains of the DC Universe in a tournament to become King Omega and take on Darkseid.
Anthony and Justin discuss the core 5-issue miniseries (by Snyder & Javi Fernández) as well as key tie-ins, including the main SUPERMAN title (by Joshua Williamson and Eddy Barrows), KNIGHTFIGHT (by Williamson & Dan Mora), JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED (by Mark Waid & Mora), and more from the "All In Saga."
Episode contains SPOILERS & ADULT LANGUAGE!
"Red Skies" is the official Digging for Kryptonite designation for coverage of DC's biggest events. Be sure to check out our back catalog for previous "Red Skies" installments!
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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group
FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod
INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod
TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod
BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com
Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.
Mentioned in this episode:
Aw Yeah Comics
Always Hold On To Smallville
This Podcast Will Never Die
Single Bound Podcast

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio dig into SUPERMAN: THE KRYPTONITE SPECTRUM, the 2025 Black Label miniseries from the creative team of ICE CREAM MAN (W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran, & Good Old Neon).
Anthony and Mike discuss the new Kryptonite varieties & their effects on Superman, whether this work serves as a worthy successor to ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, the roles of Batman, Lex Luthor, & Lois Lane, THAT ending, and more.
Episode contains SPOILERS!
Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!
Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.
Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!
FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group
FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod
INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod
TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod
BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com
Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.
Mentioned in this episode:
Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
This Podcast Will Never Die
Aw Yeah Comics
Always Hold On To Smallville
Single Bound Podcast
Fat Moose Comics