Supergirl TV Talk: A Supergirl Podcast
167 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThe #1 Supergirl podcast devoted to news and commentary on the CW Supergirl TV series
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Bonus: The Final Mailbag!
November 18, 2021 15:00 - 5.83 MBIt's the final mailbag! In this epilogue, Tim unboxes a real-life mailbag surprise from Frank. Originally aired on Beer With Geeks Episode 378 (https://www.beerwithgeeks.com/378).
Finale: "The Last Gauntlet" & "Kara"
November 11, 2021 20:00 - 86.3 MBFrank and Tim discuss the series finale and they share what this series and this podcast have meant to them over the last 7 years. Farewell and thank you for listening! 6x19: "The Last Gauntlet" THE PENULTIMATE EPISODE KICKS OFF THE TWO-HOUR FINALE FOR “SUPERGIRL” – In the penultimate buildup to the season finale, Supergirl and the super friends take drastic action after a loved one is kidnapped by Nyxly and Lex. An unlikely ally steps in to help the team. 6x20: "Kara" THE EPIC SERIES FINALE ...
6x18: “Truth or Consequences”
November 05, 2021 15:00 - 37 MBFrank & Tim's penultimate podcast centers on Lex & Nyxly joining forces, William's sacrifice, Alex & Kara struggling with boundaries, and Brainy's dillemma. THREE EPISODES LEFT UNTIL THE SERIES FINALE – Supergirl is determined to keep everyone safe from Lex and Nyxly so she doubles down on patrol, especially as Alex and Kelly’s bachelorette party is coming up. Alex is torn between duty and finally allowing herself the time to enjoy her new family. Brainy receives heartbreaking news, and Willi...
6x17: “I Believe In A Thing Called Love”
October 28, 2021 17:00 - 40.5 MBTim and Frank cover one of the stronger episodes of the season, including the return of Lex and a big proposal. LEX RETURNS – When Lex Luthor appears by Nyxly’s side, Supergirl and team must deal with the emotional fallout of facing their two biggest foes at the same time. Alex makes plans for the perfect proposal to Kelly, but work keeps getting in the way.
6x16: “Nightmare in National City”
October 22, 2021 23:00 - 43.6 MBTim and Frank discuss Kara's struggles with balance, and Nia confronting her sister Maeve. Kara lands her dream story for Catco but when the city is suddenly attacked by a nightmare monster at the same time as her interview, she is forced to take a serious look at her life and decide if she can continue to live as both Kara and Supergirl. As Dreamer takes the lead on the search for the Dream Totem, which can vanquish they nightmare monster in National City, she realizes she needs to ask her s...
6x15: Hope for Tomorrow
October 13, 2021 23:00 - 45.8 MBFrank and Tim are back together again to discuss the Totems, Esme, and Frank's trip to Vancouver. NYXLY KIDNAPS WILLIAM – Supergirl continues to fight Nyxly for the remaining totems but after Nyxly kidnaps William, Supergirl realizes she needs to take a more proactive stance to keep National City safe. Meanwhile, Alex faces the biggest challenge of her life.
6x14: “Magical Thinking” w/ @brentacprime
October 07, 2021 15:00 - 34.2 MBTim is joined by friend of the show Brent from Marvel Alliance and Fans Without Borders to break down the continuation of the Totems Saga. LENA MUST ACCEPT HER NEWFOUND POWERS IN ORDER TO HELP THE SUPER FRIENDS – Lena is uncertain about using her magical abilities to help Supergirl retrieve the second totem from Nyxly. William struggles to write a story on the Super Friends that makes both the heroes and Andrea happy. Meanwhile, Kelly is thrilled Esme has found a new home, but things go awry...
6x13: "The Gauntlet"
September 29, 2021 20:00 - 42 MBTim's back! He and Frank break down the battle for the Courage totem, slings vs. slingshots, Lena embracing magic, and more. SUPERGIRL MUST PASS THE TEST OF COURAGE – Supergirl and team race Nyxly for control of a magical totem that controls courage. Supergirl and Nyxly battle and each get a piece of the totem but learn the first person to pass the test of courage will gain control of the entire thing. Meanwhile, Lena is still struggling to make sense of her newfound gift.
6x12: "Blind Spots"
September 23, 2021 17:00 - 42.5 MBTim is on parental leave! Frank is joined by friend of the show Brent to recap one of Supergirl's most poignant episodes ever. Kelly is horrified when the Ormfell building implodes, injuring many in the community, including Joey . However, her horror quickly turns to frustration when she realizes that the hospital is overwhelmed, people are getting sicker, and no one is coming to help – including Supergirl who is busy fighting Nyxly. Knowing that she can make a difference, Kelly embraces her ...
6x12: "Blind Spots" w/ @brentacprime
September 23, 2021 17:00 - 42.5 MBTim is on parental leave! Frank is joined by friend of the show Brent to recap one of Supergirl's most poignant episodes ever. Kelly is horrified when the Ormfell building implodes, injuring many in the community, including Joey . However, her horror quickly turns to frustration when she realizes that the hospital is overwhelmed, people are getting sicker, and no one is coming to help – including Supergirl who is busy fighting Nyxly. Knowing that she can make a difference, Kelly embraces her ...
6x11: "Mxy in the Middle”
September 16, 2021 16:30 - 30.4 MBFrank and Tim discuss the return of Tom Lennon as Mxyzptlk and Lena's journey to uncover the mysteries of her mother's past. THOMAS LENNON RETURNS AS MR. MXYZPTLK – Supergirl and team must stop Nyxly from vanquishing a familiar face from Supergirl’s past – Mr. Mxyzptlk. Mxy returns and explains Nyxly’s dark history to the super team in the best way he knows how – in song form. Meanwhile, Lena visits her mother’s birthplace in Newfoundland, eager to dig into her past but is shocked by the sma...
6x10: "Still I Rise"
September 14, 2021 11:00 - 29.5 MBTim and Frank break down Supergirl advocating for the formerly incarcerated, the return of Nia's mom, and Nyxly's big gamble. NIA SPENDS TIME WITH HER MOM – Supergirl intervenes when a building in the Heights that was set aside for low income housing is suddenly at risk to be sold to a major corporation. Supergirl recruits Orlando to help her win over the city, but things go awry when Nyxly shows up. Meanwhile, Nia trains with her mother.
6x09: "Dream Weaver"
September 04, 2021 12:00 - 32.7 MBTim and Frank break down "Dream Weaver" and its important messages about systemic racism, for-profit prisons, and the foster care system, as well as major new developments for Kelly and Nia. SUPERGIRL AND KELLY TEAM UP – Kelly meets Joey, a young orphaned alien boy, who is acting out in foster care because he fears there is something wrong with his brother Orlando, who is incarcerated. Kelly asks Kara to help her investigate and they stumble upon abuse at the prison. Meanwhile, Nyxly crashes...
6x08: "Welcome Back, Kara!"
August 25, 2021 23:45 - 48.6 MBFrank and Tim return to discuss Kara's return, Andrea Rojas's tactics, and a sorry excuse for a Roomba. SUPER FRIENDS REUNITED! – As Supergirl and Zor-El make their return to National City, they are determined to keep the Phantom Zone behind them and enjoy being superheroes together. Unfortunately, their overzealous efforts backfire, creating a whole new threat to National City.
6x07: "Fear Knot"
May 13, 2021 12:00 - 43.7 MBTim and Frank recap the "nightmarish" mid-season finale Fear Knot. See you in August for the conclusion of the final season! As the Super Friends brave the Phantom Zone to bring Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) home, each member of the team is confronted by visions of their worst fear.
6x06: "Prom Again!"
May 06, 2021 00:00 - 27.1 MBTim & Frank are going back to Prom with the rest of the National City and Midvale crew! CHYLER LEIGH MAKES HER DIRECTORIAL DEBUT – Part two of the flashback episodes pick up where things left off – Young Kara (guest star Izabela Vidovic) experiences kryptonite for the first time, Nia (Nicole Maines) and Brainy (Jesse Rath) are trapped by invading aliens, and a young Cat Grant (guest star Eliza Helm) may be the reason Supergirl never gets out of the Phantom Zone. Chyler Leigh directed the epi...
6x05: "Prom Night!"
April 29, 2021 00:30 - 30.6 MBTim and Frank break down Brainy & Nia's time travel, the Danvers sisters in high school, Cat Grant in Midvale, and so much more. THE FLASHBACK TO MIDVALE INTRODUCES A YOUNG CAT GRANT – Nia (Nicole Maines) and Brainy (Jesse Rath) attempt to save Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) from the Phantom Zone by time traveling back to Kara’s home in 2009. While determined to secure the item needed to help Supergirl, Brainy is worried about keeping a low profile so as not to alter the future timeline. However...
6x04: "Lost Souls"
April 22, 2021 01:00 - 31.8 MBFrank and Tim recap Alex's tough decision, Supergirl's sacrifice, Nxly's betrayal, and Brainy eating his feelings in 6x04 "Lost Souls". SUPERGIRL FINDS A WAY HOME – Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) finds an opportunity to escape from the Phantom Zone but it comes with some dangerous strings attached. Meanwhile, Lena (Katie McGrath) joins the Super Friends on a mission but finds she disagrees with their plan of action against the Phantoms and wonders if she is truly ready to be a part of the team. ...
6x03: "Phantom Menaces"
April 15, 2021 13:30 - 49.5 MBTim and Frank chat about the collateral damage from Lena and Lex's rivalry, J'onn being a good soldier, Brainy's struggle with his anger, and Kelly being Alex's rock as they recap 6x03 "Phantom Menaces". BATTLE OF WITS – Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) makes a new ally. Lena (Katie McGrath) and Lex (guest star Jon Cryer) battle for control of Luthor Corp. Sudz Sutherland directed the episode written by Dana Horgan & Emilio Ortega Aldrich (#603).
6x02: “A Few Good Women”
April 08, 2021 00:30 - 54.8 MBFrank and Tim talk courtroom drama, vampires, character growth, and outstanding TV writing as they recap "A Few Good Women." THE BREAKING POINT – As the stakes with Lex (Jon Cryer) are raised higher than ever before, Lena (Katie McGrath) must decide how far she is willing to go to stop her brother. Meanwhile, Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and the team are faced with a challenge unlike anything they’ve ever dealt with before and it brings Alex (Chyler Leigh) to her breaking point. Jesse Warn dir...
6x01: “Rebirth”
April 01, 2021 00:15 - 45.8 MBTim and Frank return to kick off Supergirl's final season by recaping the Season 6 premiere “Rebirth”! SEASON PREMIERE – As Brainiac (Jesse Rath) lays close to death after trying to stop Lex (Jon Cryer), Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and team soar in to save him, engaging in an epic battle with Gamenmae (guest star Cara Buono). After beating Leviathan, Supergirl turns her attention to Lex who has used the Obsidian platform to brainwash half the world to love him and follow him at all costs, no...
SPECIAL: Supergirl Ending After Season 6
September 23, 2020 00:30 - 12.7 MBFrank and Tim discuss the news that Supergirl will end after Season 6.
5x19: “Immortal Kombat”
May 18, 2020 21:45 - 44.2 MBFrank and Tim recap the Season 5 finale “Immortal Kombat”! Send your voicemails and emails to [email protected] (Mailto:[email protected]) and hear yourself on our upcoming Listener Feedback episode. See you during hiatus!
5x18: “The Missing Link”
May 12, 2020 00:45 - 36.2 MBFrank and Tim break down the penultimate episode of Season 5 and look ahead at the season finale.
5x17: “Deus Lex Machina”
May 06, 2020 00:00 - 38.1 MBTim and Frank are back from hiatus to discuss Melissa Benoist's directorial debut and the evil genius that is Lex Luthor.
"Superman: Red Son" review with DC Films Squadcast
March 31, 2020 22:00 - 39.1 MBSupergirl is on hold for a few weeks, but Frank and Tim aren't! They recently joined the DC Films Squadcast (https://www.suicidesquadcast.com/suicidesquadcast/252-the-review-of-superman-red-son-with-beer-with-geeks) for a review of the new animated film "Superman: Red Son." Enjoy! Special Guest: Scott.
5x16: “Alex in Wonderland”
March 24, 2020 20:00 - 32.7 MBFrank and Tim discuss the delightful VR adventure that was "Alex in Wonderland." We're all mad here!
5x15: “Reality Bytes”
March 17, 2020 01:00 - 40.7 MBTim and Frank talk about Dreamer's struggle against transphobia, the dark side of VR, and all that "Reality Bytes" brought to us.
5x14: “The Bodyguard”
March 10, 2020 02:30 - 31.6 MBTim and Frank break down the dark side of tech and VR, the machinations of Lex Luthor, and the future of Lena.
5x13: “It’s A Super Life”
February 25, 2020 02:00 - 35.7 MBTim and Frank chat about Supergirl's 100th episode “It’s A Super Life.”
5x12: "Back from the Future Part 2"
February 18, 2020 16:00 - 44.4 MBFrank is joined by Brent from Fans Without Borders to discuss Toyman, Obsidian, the Luthors, Leviathan, and the return of Mr. Mxyzptlk in next week's 100th episode! Special Guest: Brent Clark.
5x11: "Back from the Future Part 1"
January 28, 2020 03:00 - 43.5 MBTim and Frank celebrate the return of Winn, despite the appearance of his evil doppelgänger. Plus Brainy's struggle with Lex, and a possible redemption arc for Lena.
5x10: “The Bottle Episode”
January 21, 2020 01:00 - 49.2 MBTim and Frank are back from Crisis to talk doppelgangers and bottled planets in 5x10: “The Bottle Episode.”
Crisis on Infinite Earths After Show: Finale
January 15, 2020 03:00 - 32.6 MBAudio from Frank and Tim's Crisis on Infinite Earths live finale aftershow! Watch the full video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/Cl2Xsf3zJXI
Bonus: iTunes Reviews Giveaway!
January 15, 2020 00:00 - 5.56 MBYou got us to 200 reviews on Apple Podcasts, so we're giving away 3 comics to 3 lucky reviewers. Thanks to everyone who supports us by reviewing the podcast!
5x09: "Crisis On Infinite Earths"
December 13, 2019 10:00 - 56.3 MBTim and Frank are joined by their friend Derek Russell to discuss parts 1 - 3 of the CW's "Crisis On Infinite Earths" crossover event. Special Guest: Derek Russell.
Crisis on Infinite Earths After Show: Part 3
December 11, 2019 02:00 - 46.4 MBFrank is joined by Robin Burdge for night 3 of our Crisis on Infinite Earths live aftershow! Special Guest: Robin Burdge.
Crisis on Infinite Earths After Show: Part 2
December 10, 2019 02:00 - 25.9 MBAudio from night 2 of Tim and Frank's Crisis on Infinite Earths live aftershow! Watch the full video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/RSPpt5NMtWI
Crisis on Infinite Earths After Show: Part 1
December 09, 2019 02:00 - 23.9 MBAudio from night 1 of Tim and Frank's Crisis on Infinite Earths live aftershow! Watch the full video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/-NlEAtXE3lw
5x08: “The Wrath of Rama Khan”
December 03, 2019 05:00 - 47.6 MBFrank and Tim are counting down to Crisis on Infinite Earths! This week's podcast was streamed live as the guys talk about "The Wrath of Rama Khan" and what it means for next week's crossover. Catch the video of this week's show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj9Jj3EknjU
5x07: “Tremors”
November 19, 2019 00:00 - 38.8 MBFrank and Tim talk Lena's manipulation, J'onn's humility, and Alex & Kelly's grown-up problem-solving. They discuss one of the best episodes to date, "Tremors."
5x06: “Confidence Women”
November 12, 2019 00:00 - 41.6 MBFrank and Tim dive deep into the secret past of Lena Luthor and Andrea Rojas. How far does the Leviathan conspiracy go? Why can't Frank stop slamming doors in Tim's face? Check out Chari's email: HeavyMailBag Hey guys, First off, I want to thank you guys for the amazing podcast you bring every week. I just started listening to S5 E5 podcast and got to the point where ya'll said the mail bag was light. So I thought I would send in my theory for where I think Crisis is leading the DCCWverse. Lo...
5x05: “Dangerous Liaisons”
November 05, 2019 00:00 - 41 MBTim and Frank discuss pop quizzes, hotshots, dangerous liaisons, and weekends at Bernie's.
5x04: “In Plain Sight”
October 28, 2019 23:00 - 46 MBFrank and Tim discuss a farewell to James Olsen and much more as they recap “In Plain Sight.”
5x03: “Blurred Lines”
October 22, 2019 01:00 - 42.3 MBFrank and Tim talk memory wiping, manipulation, and what's up with William?
5x02: “Stranger Beside Me”
October 14, 2019 23:00 - 40.3 MBTim and Frank dive right into the big stories that are shaping up for this season: trust, love, technology, and betrayal. Plus, Tim breaks down the Martian storyline for Frank.
5x01: “Event Horizon”
October 08, 2019 00:00 - 37.4 MBTim and Frank return for Season 5 as they break down a new costume, Kara's reveal to Lena, Andrea Rojas's plans at CatCo, several romances, listener mail, and so much more!
4.5x01: Comic Con 2019
July 24, 2019 07:30 - 19.7 MBFrank and Tim pop in to recap all the biggest San Diego Comic Con 2019 news about Supergirl, Crisis on Infinite Earths, and the rest of the DC CW. Note: this episode was recorded before it was announced Bitsie Tulloch would be returning as Lois Lane in Crisis on Infinite Earths. Frank and Tim are, of course, excited beyond belief. Proud member of the Thought Bubble Audio Network and DC TV Talk!
4x22: “The Quest for Peace”
May 21, 2019 18:00 - 52.6 MBFrank and Tim talk about the Season 4 finale "The Quest for Peace" including the return of Lex, the end of Red Daughter, Lena's big revelation, Alex & Kelly, plus what lies ahead in Season 5 and Crisis on Infinite Earths! Proud member of the Thought Bubble Audio Network and DC TV Talk!
4x21: “Red Dawn”
May 14, 2019 22:00 - 44.6 MBTim and Frank break down "Red Dawn" with all its adventure, drama, and the epic cliffhanger that will lead us into the Season 4 finale. Proud member of the Thought Bubble Audio Network and DC TV Talk!