Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez (@wearingthecape) dig into Supergirl's Silver Age origins as the star of her own decade-long ACTION COMICS backup feature from creators Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel, Leo Dorfman, Al Plastino, Jim Mooney, and more.
In a wide-ranging discussion, Anthony & Daniel cover:
Forerunners to Supergirl in the years preceding her 1959 introduction
Kara Zor-El's characterization, relationship with authoritarian Superman, and initial loneliness as his "emergency secret weapon" at Midvale Orphanage
Supergirl's evolution as she makes her public debut, gets adopted, and starts college
Romantic interests Jerro, Dick Malverne, and Comet the Super-Horse
Mega-arcs featuring nemesis Lesla-Lar and the alive Zor-El & Alura

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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group
FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod
INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod
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EMAIL: [email protected]
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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:
Single Bound Podcast
Always Hold On To Smallville
Aw Yeah Comics
This Podcast Will Never Die
Drunken Avenger
Fat Moose Comics

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics) dig into the just-released FULL trailer for SUPERGIRL, the June 2026 film directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock.
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.

Host Anthony Desiato welcomes writer STERLING GATES to the podcast to dig into his classic 2008-2010 SUPERGIRL run with artist Jamal Igle and the sprawling NEW KRYPTON Saga!
They discuss the original making of the New Krypton Saga, from its initial pitch to reworked ending; Sterling’s re-mapping of approximately 130 issues for the new line of omnibus collections to reflect the intended reading order; his approach to Kara and her supporting cast, including Lana Lang, Cat Grant, & Lucy Lane; where he intended to take Kara & co. if he had stayed on the SUPERGIRL title; his ALL-STAR SUPERGIRL dream project; and what the character means to him personally.
Visit Sterling's website to keep up with his current & upcoming work!
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:
Always Hold On To Smallville
This Podcast Will Never Die
Single Bound Podcast
Fat Moose Comics
Aw Yeah Comics

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Shawn Hendricks (Fat Moose Comics) dig into SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1, the first of two 2026 crossover specials from DC & Marvel. They discuss the lead story by Mark Waid & Jorge Jiménez — pitting Superman & Spider-Man against Brainiac & Doctor Octopus — along with backups pairing Lois Lane & Mary Jane, Jonathan Kent & Ben Parker, Jimmy Olsen & Carnage, and more. SPOILER WARNING!
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.

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!
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:
Always Hold On To Smallville
Aw Yeah Comics
Single Bound Podcast
Fat Moose Comics
This Podcast Will Never Die