Another Exciting Episode in the Adventures of Superman

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Michael Hayde (author, FLIGHTS OF FANTASY ) break down "The Golden Vulture" (Season 2, Episode 21). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Jim Olsen discovers a message in a bottle from the S.S. Golden Vulture, a salvage vessel that's secretly forging sunken treasure. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast ser...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick ( Krypton Report ) break down "Beware the Wrecker" (Season 2, Episode 20). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, a mysterious caller attacks the major transportation systems in Metropolis and threatens further destruction unless a ransom is paid. APPEAR ON THE PODCAST: Submit an audio recording (...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Michael Bailey ( From Crisis to Crisis - The Married Years (A Superman and Lois Podcast) ) break down "Perry White's Scoop" (Season 2, Episode 19). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Perry White shows his staff how it's done when a man in a diving suit is shot and killed outside the Daily Planet. Be sure to...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Lou Koza (author, MISTER REEVES ) break down "Semi-Private Eye" (Season 2, Episode 18). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Jimmy channels his inner Humphrey Bogart when Lois and private eye Homer Garrity are abducted by the blackmailers Garrity was investigating. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast seri...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore ( Always Hold On To Smallville ) break down "The Boy Who Hated Superman" (Season 2, Episode 17). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Clark takes in a young man with misplaced loyalty toward his criminal uncle and tries to set him on a better path. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DI...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest V Ken Marion (comic book artist, BATTLE CHRONICLE SOL-STRYKER ) break down "The Clown Who Cried" (Season 2, Episode 16). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, a rogue clown impersonates his former partner during a telethon in order to steal money raised for the children. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Gene Cahill break down "My Friend Superman" (Season 2, Episode 15). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, diner operator Tony is targeted by a protection racket and claims to be a personal friend of Superman. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE , which explores Superman acros...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Peter Murano (author, THE GEORGE REEVES ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN COMPANION ) break down "Jungle Devil" (Season 2, Episode 14). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, the Daily Planet crew journeys to the Latin American country of Zinaya to find a missing expedition, who have been captured by the native people the...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bruce Kanin break down "The Machine That Could Plot Crimes" (Season 2, Episode 13). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, a criminal takes advantage of Prof. Oscar Quinn (aka Uncle Oscar) and uses his invention to pull off perfectly timed bank robberies. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "Panic in the Sky" (Season 2, Episode 12). In this episode — widely considered the all-time best — of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Superman loses his memory while trying to stop an asteroid on a collision course with Earth and must remember who he really is before it's too late. NOTE: The podcast w...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez ( @wearingthecape ) break down "The Man in the Lead Mask" (Season 2, Episode 11). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, a wanted criminal tries to convince his cronies that a doctor was able to surgically change his fingerprints. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTO...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "The Face and the Voice" (Season 2, Episode 10). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, a thug named Boulder (George Reeves in a triple role) undergoes plastic surgery and vocal training to look and sound like Superman. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Joey Dienberg break down "The Dog Who Knew Superman" (Season 2, Episode 9). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Superman rescues a dog named Corky from a well, and the canine later tracks Clark down at the Daily Planet. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE , which explores S...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Dan Greenfield ( 13th Dimension ) break down "A Ghost for Scotland Yard" (Season 2, Episode 8). In this London-set episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Clark and Jimmy are tasked with investigating a magician who is seemingly haunting his enemies from beyond the grave. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series,...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Dan Greenfield ( 13th Dimension ) break down "Superman in Exile" (Season 2, Episode 7). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Superman must sequester himself in a cabin in the mountains when he becomes radioactive — seemingly forever — after averting a nuclear disaster. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rob O'Connor ( ALL STAR SUPERFAN PODCAST ) break down "The Defeat of Superman" (Season 2, Episode 6). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, the Man of Steel faces off against the deadly Kryptonite for the first time. NOTE: The podcast is off next week for the Memorial Day holiday and will return in two weeks!...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore ( ALWAYS HOLD ON TO SMALLVILLE ) break down "Shot in the Dark" (Season 2, Episode 5). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, an eccentric woman shows up at the Daily Planet seeking help from Superman — and with a photo that seems to prove Clark's dual identity. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest MIKE CARLIN (legendary Superman comics group editor) break down "Jet Ace" (Season 2, Episode 4). In this episode of the classic Adventures of Superman television series starring George Reeves, Perry White's heroic nephew — Captain Chris White — is abducted from his uncle's mountain cabin by traitors looking to sell military secrets. Be sure to listen to our sister po...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Steve Younis (owner, Superman Homepage ) break down "The Man Who Could Read Minds" (Season 2, Episode 3). In this episode of the classic Adventures of Superman television series starring George Reeves, Jimmy poses as a Latin American millionaire to uncover the connection between a mind-reading gimmick at a Metropolis nightclub and a string of unsolved home invasions...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ed Gross (author, VOICES FROM KRYPTON ) break down "The Big Squeeze" (Season 2, Episode 2). In this episode of the classic Adventures of Superman television series starring George Reeves, Clark and Superman must help Dan Grayson, the Daily Planet's intended "Citizen of the Year" award recipient, escape his criminal past. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ed Gross (author, VOICES FROM KRYPTON ) kick off the podcast's Adventures of Superman Season 2 coverage with "Five Minutes to Doom" (Season 2, Episode 1). In this episode of the classic George Reeves television series, Clark uses his super-senses to determine that a death row inmate is actually innocent, and the Daily Planet crew must race against the clock to prove...

Host Anthony Desiato ushers in the return of the podcast with a special interview! In this standalone installment before coverage of Season 2 begins, Anthony speaks with ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN historian Jim Nolt ( The Adventures Continue ) about his fandom and experience with the show. New episodes release WEEKLY on Thursdays during Season 2! Come back next week for a breakdown of the Season 2 pre...

Host Anthony Desiato discusses the theatrical film SUPERMAN AND THE MOLE MEN—aka "The Unknown People," the two-part Season 1 finale of ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN—with guest Ed Gross (author of the Superman oral history VOICES FROM KRYPTON, available now wherever books are sold). This concludes the podcast's coverage of Season 1. Thank you all for tuning in. ANOTHER EXCITING EPISODE IN THE ADVENTURES O...

Host Anthony Desiato discusses "Crime Wave" (Season 1, Episode 24) with guest Louis Koza (author of MISTER REEVES). Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE , which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato , including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE! V...

Host Anthony Desiato discusses "Ghost Wolf" (Season 1, Episode 23) with returning guest V Ken Marion (artist on DEATHSHROUD). Be sure to listen to our sister podcast series, DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE , which explores Superman across time and media. Support both shows and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato , including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR...