The Summer of Superman #3 - The Intrepid Reporter feat. FOLCs Forever

July 2nd, 2025  |  48 mins 15 secs

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.

The Summer of Superman #2 - Look, Up on the Big Screen feat. Adam Hlavac of Heroes Reforged

June 25th, 2025  |  59 mins 38 secs

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.

The Summer of Superman #1 - Supermania feat. Justin of Epic Film Guys

June 18th, 2025  |  1 hr 2 mins

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.

The Summer of Superman - Prelude

June 6th, 2025  |  21 mins 50 secs

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.

Smallville | 3x16 and 3x17 - 'Crisis' and 'Legacy'

May 12th, 2025  |  1 hr 46 mins

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.

Superman Day 2025

April 18th, 2025  |  56 mins 21 secs

Derek and Steve celebrate Superman Day by recounting some of their favorite moments of The Man of Steel from page to screen.

Superman 2025 | Toys and Trailers

April 7th, 2025  |  1 hr 27 mins

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.

Superman 2025 | The Countdown Begins

March 31st, 2025  |  1 hr 13 mins

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.

Smallville | 3x14 and 3x15 – ‘Obsession’ & ‘Resurrection’

February 28th, 2025  |  1 hr 38 secs

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.

Smallville | 3x12 and 3x13 – ‘Hereafter’ & ‘Velocity’

February 20th, 2025  |  1 hr 33 mins

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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."

Smallville | 3x10 and 3x11 – ‘Whisper’ & ‘Delete’ feat. Ryan Tellez

January 24th, 2025  |  1 hr 2 mins

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.

Smallville | 3x08 and 3x09 – ‘Shattered’ & ‘Asylum’ 

January 13th, 2025  |  1 hr 26 mins

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!