Countdown To... Superman

As the title suggests, this is a brief introduction to the podcast.

Subscribe now and join us for Episode 1 on Thursday 11th July 2024

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In Which Stuart & Rob start the countdown...

With 365 days to go, the countdown to James Gunn’s Superman begins, with Stuart and All-Star Superfan co-host Rob O’Connor doing a round up of everything we know so far; including the cast, the title change, the suit reveal and some leaked set photos. We also do a little light (and just for fun) speculation, before gaging our excitement levels with a year to go.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on what was discussed in this episode, or your own thoughts and observations, please send us an email or voice clip to [email protected].

LINKS:

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

All-Star SuperFan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Super Cafe: New Suit Jitters - YouTube

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

Title Music - Memories by John Ottman (from the Superman Returns Soundtrack)

This episode was recorded Wednesday 3rd July 2024

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In which Stuart & Michael continue the countdown...

With 334 days to go, the countdown to James Gunn’s Superman continues, with Stuart and From Crisis To Crisis co-host Michael Bailey discussing the obstacles of superhero/comic book movie fatigue, living up to hype, and fan entitlement (honestly, it's not as negative as it sounds). We also do a quick round up of the news & and gage our where our excitement levels are with 11 months to go.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on what was discussed in this episode, or your own thoughts and observations, please send us an email or voice clip to [email protected].

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website

Superman Homepage - Website

Countdown To... - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

Title Music - Superman Flies Home by Jay Gruska (from the Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman)

This episode was recorded Sunday 4th August 2024

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In which Stuart & Rob consider a legacy...

With 303 days to go, the countdown to James Gunn's Superman continues. This time, All-Star Superfan co-host Rob O'Connor returns to the podcast, as we discuss the upcoming Christopher Reeve documentary, Reeve himself, and the shadow that his Superman casts over the big screen Men Of Steel that have followed. We also do a round up of the (slim pickings of) news, the teaser trailer rumour, and what we'd like a teaser trailer to be.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on what was discussed in this episode, or your own thoughts and observations, please send us an email or voice clip to [email protected].

If you enjoyed this episode (or even if you didn't), please consider making a donation to The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation by visiting their website at https://www.christopherreeve.org/

LINKS:

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

All-Star SuperFan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Every Single* Sci-Fi Film Ever Podcast - Website - Pulps, Comics and the Rise Of Superheroes Episode

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

Title Music - The Planet Krypton by John Williams (from the Superman: The Movie Soundtrack)

This episode was recorded Saturday 7th September 2024

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In which Stuart and Michael break open their Who's Who omnibus...

With 273 days to go, the countdown to James Gunn’s Superman continues, with Stuart and From Crisis To Crisis co-host Michael Bailey taking a look at the Who's Who of the supporting characters in James Gunn's film, their comic book origins, who's played them before, and who's playing them now. We also do a quick round up of the (tiny bit of) news & gage where our excitement levels are with 9 months to go.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on what was discussed in this episode, or your own thoughts and observations, please send us an email or voice clip to [email protected].

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website

Superman Homepage - Website

Countdown To... - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

Title Music - Theme from the BBC Radio Superman audio movies (artist unknown - but featuring the voices of William Hootkins & Lorelei King)

This episode was recorded Sunday 6th October 2024

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