About the show

Your Fortress for Fandom since 2005 - the internet's original Superman podcast, celebrating 20 years online. Commemorating The Man of Tomorrow's legacy with humor, analysis and nostalgia. Smallville fans may know us as Starkville's House of El, Superman and Lois fans might know us as Superman and Lois TV Talk - we are The House of El.

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Episodes

  • Superman and Lois | 4x09 - "To Live and Die Again"

    November 29th, 2024  |  1 hr 18 mins

    PENULTIMATE – Lois struggles against the fallout of the debate. Clark uses Luthor’s tactics against him, while Jonathan and Jordan prepare for an impending battle.

  • Superman and Lois | Exclusive Interview with Jai Jamison

    November 25th, 2024  |  27 mins 5 secs

    Writer/Director Jai Jamison returns to the final season of "Superman and Lois" with his penultimate episode, "To Live and Die Again." Jai joins Derek, Robin and Frank to discuss the ins and outs of prepping the next-to-last hour of this phenomenal series and checking off the boxes he wanted to include as a Superman fan.

  • Superman and Lois | 4x08 - 'Sharp Dressed Man'

    November 25th, 2024  |  50 mins 38 secs
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    Luthor challenges Lois to a live telecast debate, though not everything is as it seems. John Henry and Clark face a troubling possibility.

  • Superman and Lois | 4x07 - 'A Regular Guy'

    November 11th, 2024  |  1 hr 25 mins

    After some concerning interactions in town, Clark is determined to protect the secret that he’s Superman – a task complicated by Jonathan and Jordan. Lois considers the future of the Gazette after Chrissy proposes something drastic.

  • Smallville | 3x05 and 3x06 – ‘Perry’ & ‘Relic’ 

    November 11th, 2024  |  1 hr 41 mins
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    Professor Michael Bailey joins Derek and Steve to discuss the debut of Perry White on Smallville and the series' 50th milestone episode.

  • Smallville | 3x03 and 3x04 – ‘Extinction’ & ‘Slumber’

    November 10th, 2024  |  1 hr 23 mins
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    Steve and Derek are joined by SHoE Social Media Manager - and one of the longest listeners of the podcast - Tim to discuss the third and fourth episodes of season three of Smallville - the latter being one of Derek's favorite episodes.

  • Superman and Lois | 4x06 - 'When The Lights Come On'

    November 4th, 2024  |  1 hr 8 mins

    Luthor plans to move LuthorCorp to Smallville, but finds opposition in Lana. Sarah faces a difficult decision, and Clark confronts Luthor face-to-face.

  • Superman and Lois | 4x04 and 4x05 - 'A Perfectly Good Wedding' and 'Break the Cycle'

    November 4th, 2024  |  59 mins 44 secs
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    "The Kents struggle to adjust to their new normal. Lois helps throw Kyle and Chrissy an impromptu wedding that doesn’t quite go as planned."

    "Lois makes increasingly bold moves as she tries to stop Luthor. Jonathan struggles to balance his personal life and responsibilities, while Clark learns an unsettling truth."

  • Superman and Lois | 4x03 - 'Always My Hero'

    October 14th, 2024  |  53 mins 3 secs
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    Reeling from failure, Jordan begins to spiral, while Jonathan discovers newfound strength. General Lane recruits John Henry and Natalie Irons to the DOD, before making a choice that will change everything.

  • Superman and Lois | 4x01 and 4x02 - 'The End & The Beginning' and 'A World Without'

    October 14th, 2024  |  1 hr 46 mins
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    Superman is locked in a brutal battle with Luthor’s monster; Lois and the boys race against time to save General Lane. Lana and Sarah join the fight against Luthor , who starts making moves in Smallville. Jordan and Jonathan butt heads over an important decision.

  • Salute to Smallville 2024

    October 13th, 2024  |  1 hr 12 mins
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    Derek and Craig Byrne of Kryptonsite.com discuss their roles as hosts of the inaugural Salute to Smallville convention held in New Jersey last weekend by Creation Entertainment.

  • Smallville | 3x01 and 3x02 – ‘Exile’ & ‘Phoenix’

    September 16th, 2024  |  1 hr 35 mins

    Season Three begins! Luke Bugg (aka The Geek of Steel) joins Derek and Steve to ring in a new batch of Smallville episodes and one of the greatest two-parters of the series. Things are business as usual at first but the duo soon learns that Luke is an ...