The Podcast Of Steel

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is at a beautiful documentary and on this episode I shared my thoughts and also talked about interviewing the director's and meeting Christopher Reeve's children - Will, Matt and Alexandra. The film is in selected UK cinemas from November the 1st. Thanks for watching and please like, comment and subscribe. Stay Super! Here is where you can find me online: Ins...

My special guest on this episode was Batman…technically. Cosplayer Mo joined me and he was wearing one of his EIGHT Batman suits. We had a great chat about his inspiring heath journey where he lost over 12 stone, his love for representing heroes, the importance of individuality and why Cosplay is meant for everyone.  We managed to fit in some Superman talk as well! Mo was a great guest and I can’t...

On this special episode of The Podcast Of Steel I got to speak with the filmmakers of The Legend Of Kingdom Come, an all-new documentary film about the making of the legendary comic book Series by Mark Waid and Alex Ross. I sat down with director Remsy Attasi and producer Sal Abbinanti who is also Ross’s agent and longtime friend. We spoke all about the impact Kingdom Come has had on the world of...

Joining me on this episode is Superman, Deadpool, Wolverine, Peacemaker, Daredevil and so many more comic characters! Captain Tempest is an amazing cosplayer from here in the UK and I got to speak with him all about his passion, costumes and the dedication he has to fitness and his fandoms. Learning more about this world of cosplay and cosplayers was brilliant and I can’t wait to see what Captain...

It’s not every day I get to speak with a relative of Joe Shuster but on this episode I did! The Siegel & Shuster Society is an all volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to commemorating and celebrating the creation of Superman in Cleveland, Ohio by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. On this episode I got to speak with three SUPER board members from the society. Valentino Zullo, Michael Sangiac...

Dennis Baptiste is a wonderful artist from Holland that I have wanted to speak to for some time. I was honoured when he agreed to share his story and passions on The Podcast Of Steel. We talked about his journey as an artist, his admiration for Alex Ross, the importance of art and the legacy of Superman.  Where you can find Dennis online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dennis.baptiste.1/ Instr...

I am back after an amazing American adventure! On this episode I sat down with my travel buddy, Paul (DC World), to talk all about it. We reminisced about food, parties, shopping and our experiences in L.A and San Diego Comic Con.  It has made us hungry for more travels and more crispy bacon. This is a long one so enjoy! Where you can find Paul online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DCWorld_...

On this episode my guest was Paul from DC World who will soon become my travelling companion! We sat down to talk about our trip to America which will be our biggest adventure yet and will end with us attending San Diego Comic Con. Talking about our plans (and all the amazing food!) has made us even more excited for the adventure to begin! You can follow along with us by checking out the #GeeksOnT...

Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster are two of the most important names to happen to comics. I feel that without them we would not have the heroes and stories that we have today. Brad Ricca wrote an incredibly detailed book called “SUPER BOYS” which tells their story and on this episode I got to speak with Brad about his work, the book and the two heroes that created Superman. Where you can find Brad onl...

“My Collection very much tells a story of my journey as a fan." On this episode I got to speak with another Superman fan from across the pond. Nick is often sharing Superman thoughts and facts and it’s always joy to see. He’s a positive and passionate voice in the comic community and it’s why I’m so glad he agreed to be a guest. We talked about our shared love of Superman, collecting. what it...

WE GOT ONE!!! Austyn will be bringing his ECTO-1 vehicle to Portsmouth Comic Con on the 11th and 12th of May and I can't wait! On this episode Austyn told me all about how this iconic car became his, his love for the fandom and how he became an Extra in the most recent Ghostbusters movie!!! Where to find Austyn/Ecto-1GB online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecto1gb Instagram: https://www....

I have been a fan of Isaiah Simmons’ art for quite some time so when he kindly agreed to be interviewed I was “SUPER” excited! Isaiah’s art jumps off my feed whenever I see it and I loved learning more about how he finds inspiration, his love for comics and what Superman means to him. We also had a great chat about James Gunn’s Superman movie and why it’s always a good time to be a Superman fan! W...

Kerry Callen’s “Super-Antics” and vibrant art style have been enjoyed all around the world for many years. Recently I got to speak with him about how he was introduced to art, his journey into comics, how he comes up with the ideas for his hilarious comics and what he has planned for the future. Let your local comic shop know that you want a copy of his MAD Comic that will be available on Free Com...

On this episode of The Podcast Of Steel I got to speak with another local comic shop. Bryce from Crunch Comics told me all about how the shop’s history, their passion for the industry and what makes a good comic shop. I can’t wait to visit Crunch Comics again later this year! Where to find Crunch Comics: Website: https://crunchcomics.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/crunchcomics/ Instagram:h...

My first Podcast with a comic shop! I sat down with Michael, Paul and Jade from Get Ready Comics to speak about passions, fandoms, collecting and what it’s like to work in a comic shop. Their love for the world of comics, animation, gaming and pop-culture was fantastic and it was interesting to hear how a shop stays up to date with what customers want. Get Ready Comics is based in Rochester and I...

When two international Superman fans start talking it is hard for us to stop… On this episode of The Podcast Of Steel my special guest was Jonathan “The Daily Kryptonian” Loizou . We had a great talk about our shared love of the Man Of Steel, the magic of Saturday morning cartoon shows, our shared opinions about the power of positivity and why we are excited for Superman Legacy. This was definitel...

On November the 7th Strange and Unsung All-Stars of the DC Multiverse: A Visual Encyclopedia will be released and I can’t wait to add it to my Shelves Of Steel On this episode I got to speak with the book’s writer, Stephanie Williams. I had a great chat with Stephanie about their origin story, why comics are so important and I got to hear how this book was created. Stephanie’s website:  https://ww...

Neb and Croc have been sharing their love for #BlueBeetle for quite some time and I had a great chat with them about their passions. We talked about the film, what the character means to them, attending the premiere and how they started the #BlueBeetleBattalion hashtag. Croc's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@crocblock2 Croc's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Croc_Block Neb's Twitter...

I loved this movie and in this spoiler-free review I share my thoughts on the actors, story, music and the overall experience I had while watching it. No spoilers… Blue Beetle is out on August the 18th and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Thanks for listening. Please leave a review of this episode, it really helps. Stay Super! Here is where you can find me online: Instagram: http://instagram....

It is official…I have interviewed Superman and Wonder Woman together! Our Superhero Life ( Barry and Laura Ash) are wonderful cosplayers who attend Comic Cons/charity events and are an actual power couple! We talked about everything from dating,  It was great to learn about how they came to be, the work they do and what cosplaying means to them. The two heroes also talked about the importance of s...

Big question...In or out of the box? On this episode I had a great chat with Asoka The Geek  . I had trouble focusing on Asoka though as that gorgeous wall of collectibles behind him was distracting! Hearing about how Asoka started on this path and about what makes a collectible good or bad was fascinating. I even got to see a few as we discussed some of his favourites. I want my own shed filled w...

Recently I was granted early access to watch this new documentary from DC Comics. Each episode is filled with fascination information, footage and interviews with the talented heroes that have worked for DC Comics over the decades. Watching this series has given me a closer connection to the heroes and stories I’ve enjoyed over the years. I now have even more respect for the talented creators who...

The world has been getting accurate information from The Flash Film News channels for quite some time.  They’ve been sharing updates, news, videos and images whilst also being fans. I got to sit down and speak with them about how the channel began, the importance of integrity when it comes to sharing news and the film itself. The good and the not so good. Where you can follow The Flash Film News:...

I’ve been a fan of Rym Slim’s art for many years and it was great to sit down and talk about his journey and about his life as an artist. We talked about finding his style, plagiarism, learning through practice and about how his work has evolved. What makes this episode even more special is the art he created while talking to me. Rym created some amazing Superman live as we were talking and I can’...

This episode was recorded in London and there are reviews, chats, updates, opinions and a meal! Recently I was invited there by Warner Bros UK to attend some exciting events and celebrate the release of The Flash movie. Paul from DC World also invited me to Park Row, a DC Comics inspired restaurant, to try out their “Worlds Collide” menu which was created to help promote The Flash release. Spoiler...