Starkville's "House of El" Podcast (Standard MP3)

Superman and Lois executive producers and co-writers of the series finale Todd Helbing and Brent Fletcher sit down with Derek to discuss the challenges and opportunities of bringing season four to life as well as the ins and outs of pulling off that final episode. Special Guests: Brent Fletcher and Todd Helbing.

THE EPIC SERIES FINALE – The Kents fight with everything they have as Luthor makes his final move on Smallville.

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. Special Guest: Steve Glosson.

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.

Luthor challenges Lois to a live telecast debate, though not everything is as it seems. John Henry and Clark face a troubling possibility.

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.

Professor Michael Bailey joins Derek and Steve to discuss the debut of Perry White on Smallville and the series’ 50th milestone episode. Special Guest: Steve Glosson.

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.

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

"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."

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 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.

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. Special Guest: Craig Byrne.

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 expert at derailing podcasts himself. Major laughs ahead; you’ve been warned. Special Guests: Luke Bugg and Steve Glosson.

Derek is joined by Steve and special guest Craig Byrne of KryptonSite.com to discuss the final two episodes of the second season of Smallville in a wide-ranging conversation about being fans of the series since the beginning. Special Guests: Craig Byrne and Steve Glosson.

Derek and Steve march toward the end of season two with a duo of freak of the week episodes that still have larger payoffs down the line. They also discuss the upcoming James Gunn-helmed Superman film as well as Creation Entertainment’s Salute to Smallville convention in New Jersey this October. Special Guest: Steve Glosson.

SHoE goes international to talk to Luke Bugg – The UK’s Geek of Steel and host of The Podcast of Steel. Luke and Derek discuss all things Superman from Smallville to Superman: The Movie, interactions with listeners and Superman fans and hopes for next year’s new film.

Steve and Derek try to follow up an amazing episode like “Rosetta” with two they had mostly forgotten as season two begins to wind down. The duo also discuss how fandom wars leave little to healthy debate in this day and age. Special Guest: Steve Glosson.

Nearly two decades and 200 episodes later, the original SHoE crew – Tucker, Houston, Graham and Derek reunite to discuss not only the legacy of Smallville, but Starkville House of El. Special Guest: Tucker Colburn.

Frank and Robin join Derek on the march to 200 episodes of SHoE to discuss the new Superman film suit and the 15th and 16th episodes of season two of Smallville.

Professor Bailey (“From Crisis to Crisis,” “Views from the Longbox” joins Derek to discuss the next generation of Superman, his thoughts on the new David Corenswet supersuit and the 13th and 14th episodes of Smallville season two. Special Guest: Michael Bailey.

As we approach the 19th anniversary of Starkville House of El and our 200th episode, original SHoE co-host Tucker joins Steve and Derek to discuss one of the best episodes of the series (and possibly Tucker and Derek’s favorite episode) – Season 2’s “Insurgence.” Lots of laughs, SHoE history and Superman discussion in this one for both long-time listeners and newcomers to SmallvillePodcast.com. Sp...

Join Derek and Steve by the fireplace this Christmas Eve for music, stories and laughs.

Coming off the heels of TalkVille’s coverage of season 3’s “Talisman,” Derek and Frank discuss the introduction of the Kawatche Caves with “Skinwalker” and the exodus of Whitney Fordman with “Visage.”

The Muppets Take Manhattan, and Ryan is Dichotic. Special Guest: Steve Glosson.