The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 years ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsA journey through the Golden Age of Superman in comics, radio and film. Each episode, we explore the history and development of the Man of Steel through his earliest adventures. Episodes also feature Spotlights on creators, a look at the overall history of the Superman and more.
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Superman Podcast Network: 'Man of Steel' Discussion and Review
June 14, 2013 07:00 - 132 MBGathered together ... from the far reaches of the Internet ... are assembled a network of podcasters dedicated to the first and greatest superhero ... SUPERMAN! And now, some of the best and brightest of those podcasters have gathered together to discuss the Last Son of Krypton's latest big-screen incarnation. Join Michael Bailey, Michael Bradley, Jeffrey Taylor, J. David Weter and Jon M. Wilson as they offer thoughts and analysis of "Man of Steel!"
Episode 93: Christmas Spectacular II: Electric Snowman Boogaloo!
December 20, 2012 07:00 - 27.7 MBIt's time once again to grab your Superman Snuggie, cozy up by the fireplace and celebrate the season with The Thrilling Adventures of Superman Christmas Spectacular! In this episode, Michael shares two holiday-themed pieces, a selection of Christmas music and some seasonal memories... all to brighten your holiday. Merry Christmas!
Episode 92: Radio Episodes 0118-0123
November 13, 2012 07:00 - 54.2 MBDoes a lack of sight heighten the other senses? The Man of Steel better hopes so given the menace he faces as Michael looks at the 19th storyline from the radio serial. And maybe "looks" isn't the right word since the Daily Planet's crusade against a corrupt bureaucrat leads Superman into a clash with... the Invisible Man! How can our hero defeat a villain he can't even see?!
Episode 91: Action Comics #32
October 16, 2012 07:00 - 47 MBIt's back to this spinner rack this time out as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #32. A rescue of a suicidal man leads Superman into a brand new adventure full of thrills, suspense and... product placement?! Hold on to your allowances, kids!
Episode 90: Superman #8 (with special guest co-host Michael Bailey)
October 02, 2012 07:00 - 83 MBThis episode, Michael is joined by Michael Bailey for star-spangled look at four brand new and (mostly) awesome Superman stories from SUPERMAN #8. These stories see the Man of Steel taking on a plethora of foes, including towering giants, a murder wrap, carnival racketeers and the very justice system itself in his crusade as champion of the oppressed. It's, perhaps, the best issue of SUPERMAN yet. Don't miss out!
Episode 89: Radio Episodes 0103-0117 (Part 2)
September 25, 2012 07:00 - 53.1 MBThis time, Michael concludes his look at a story so big that it couldn't be contained by just one episode. Continuing on from episode 88, the 18th storyline from the Superman radio show showcases Superman once more squaring off against the diabolical genius of the Yellow Mask!
Episode 88: Radio Episodes 0103-0117 (Part 1)
September 18, 2012 07:00 - 44.6 MBThe show is back and so is a very familiar foe! A strange occurrence on a train ride home catapults Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen into their latest adventure as an enemy from the past rise to once more plague the Man of Steel. Alliances are formed and loved ones are threatened as Michael begins a look at the 18th storyline from the Superman radio serial!
Episode 87: Action Comics #31
August 28, 2012 07:00 - 34.1 MBClark Kent accompanies Lois Lane to the nearby town of Brentville. They find the town is, literally, a sleepy little town as everyone who enters inexplicably is sent to Dreamland. Can the Daily Planet's finest, with a little help from Superman, unravel the mystery? Find out as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #31!
Episode 86: Sundays Strips #39-51
August 21, 2012 07:00 - 36.8 MBAt long last, we return to the four-color, Sunday incarnation of the Superman newspaper strip, with a look at the serial's sixth storyline. When Lois Lane receives an inheritance of a piece of land, little does she know that danger awaits! Can Superman speed to the rescue in time? And just why is this storyline so familiar?
Episode 85: The Fred Allen Show, October 9, 1940
August 17, 2012 07:00 - 25.3 MBThere's a special treat this episode as we examine Superman's growing popularity when co-creator Jerry Siegel pays a visit to "The Fred Allen Show" to discuss his most-famous creation. Then, Superman himself ventures into the real world and takes "The Boss" Harry Donenfeld for a flight!
Episode 84: Daily Strips #511-540
August 14, 2012 07:00 - 33.4 MBA series of strange accidents have struck the fair city of Metropolis! Michael looks at the 17th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip, Clark Kent is assigned to the case, but finds the "accidents" are anything but, leading to Superman tangling with the mysterious hooded saboteur behind them all. Also this episode, Michael presents a Spotlight on Superman artist Don Komisarow!
Episode 83: Fifth Week 6 - Trailer of Steel!
August 07, 2012 07:00 - 17.2 MBIt's a special time for fans of Superman. And in this, the latest of the show's fifth week installments, Michael pauses to cautiously celebrate, as he offers some thoughts on the recently released teasers for "Man of Steel" -- and some thoughts on the movie as a whole.
Episode 82: Radio Episodes 97-102
July 31, 2012 07:00 - 41.1 MBWe return to Man of Steel's audio adventures this episode for a look at the 17th storyline from the Superman radio serial. After wrapping up the dangling plot elements from last storyline, Clark Kent, Jimmy Olsen and, of course, Superman, set sail into a brand new adventure as a wayward turtle leads them to investigate "The Curse of Dead Man's Island!"
Episode 81: Action Comics #30
July 24, 2012 07:00 - 38.1 MBThis episode, Michael looks at the Superman story story from ACTION COMICS #30! A snow-storm blankets the city of Metropolis... in mid-July?! What could be the cause? This is only the first of many questions tackled by Superman in this tale -- including an end-of-the-story twist so shocking that you'll never see it coming (and may wish you could un-see it once you do...)!
Episode 80: Radio Episodes 85-96
July 17, 2012 07:00 - 71.2 MBClark Kent is sent on assignment to cover a professor's fascinating new bathysphere as Michael looks at the 16th storyline from the Superman radio serial. But, there's more more than anyone bargained for as harrowing danger, deadly pirates and baffling mystery all cross Superman's path. Plus, Jimmy Olsen becomes the luckiest boy in the world when he gets his very first face-to-face meeting with a certain red-caped hero!
Episode 79: Superman #7 (with special guest co-host Jeffrey Taylor)
July 10, 2012 07:00 - 97.2 MBThis episode, Michael is joined by Jeffrey Taylor for a look at SUPERMAN #7, featuring four brand new Superman stories. From the wrongly accused to a town of exploding people to jewel thieves and crooked politicians, Superman takes on a wide range of challenges. And the hosts themselves cover a wide berth of Superman-related discussions in the process with talk ranging from comics to radio to television, film and beyond!
Episode 78: Daily Strips #463-510
July 03, 2012 07:00 - 40.8 MBMichael looks at the 16th story from the Superman daily newspaper strip as Clark Kent is sent undercover to get to the bottom of a wave of kidnappings. It's another weird one folks, and you'll never guess the ending, so buckle in and hang on tight! Also this episode, it's the return of the Spotlight feature with a focus on painter H.J. Ward!
Episode 77: Radio Episodes 79-85
June 26, 2012 07:00 - 38.2 MBWe won't bury the lede, folks. It's a weird one this time. This episode, Michael looks at the 15th storyline from the Superman radio serial. The Daily Planet's star reporter, Clark Kent, flies to Central America at the request of an explorer and on the hunt for a hot story. What results is thievery, plunder, looting and more! And when Superman's done with that, he finally gets around to accidentally saving the day! Well, kind of. Confused? Just wait 'til you hear it for yourself.
Episode 76: Action Comics #29
June 19, 2012 07:00 - 26.4 MBThe Man of Steel takes on more dirty devils and nasty ne'er-do-wells as Michael looks at the Superman story from the pages of ACTION COMICS #29. Our hero charges in, tearing down a racket perpetrated by vile fiends to prey on the aged, helpless and oppressed. If there ever was... this is a job for Superman.
Episode 75: A Chat with Marc Tyler Nobleman
June 12, 2012 07:00 - 44.9 MBThis episode, Michael speaks with author Marc Tyler Nobleman, author of "Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman," an all-ages picture book biography of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. In the interview, Marc discusses his book, its development, why Siegel's and Shuster's story is worthy of a book and much more. We also discuss Marc's upcoming book on Batman co-creator Bill Finger and his research and interviews with some of pop culture and super-hero entertainment's lost stars.
Episode 74: Fifth Week 6 - And now... Hugh Langley!
June 05, 2012 07:00 - 13.5 MBMichael pauses for another Fifth Week installment this episode and looks back at something he missed in earlier episodes of the show. That's right, folks. He makes mistakes, too. In any event, Michael looks back at text stories contained in the third and fourth issues of SUPERMAN... and explores their connection to Superman, as well as that of their credited author, Hugh Langley.
Episode 73: Radio Episodes 76-78
May 29, 2012 07:00 - 32.6 MBA mysterious "pillar of fire" and threats to the small town of Graves End send Clark Kent and Lois Lane on their latest adventure as Michael looks at the 14th storyline from the Superman radio serial. What they find is a quaint but superstitious town... but far greater mysteries lurk beneath the surface, meaning that this... is a job... for Superman!
Episode 72: Radio Episodes 70-75
May 22, 2012 07:00 - 41.3 MBIt's the thrilling return of Jimmy Olsen as Michael looks at the 13th storyline from the Superman radio serial. Everyone's favorite copy boy calls on Clark Kent to help him investigate a mystery at the home of his aunt, Louisa Horn, in a place called Lighthouse Point. But when Clark figures out that Louisa isn't telling all she knows, a far-greater mystery lurks just around the corner, including smuggers and the location of some ancient Chinese jade!
Episode 71: Action Comics #28
May 15, 2012 07:00 - 32.7 MBIt's three rings of fun as Clark Kent and Lois Lane set out to get a scoop behind a series of robberies and muggings that have struck Metropolis. They wind up at the circus where the strongman, a behmoth named Herculo, is the prime suspect. But is there more to the robberies than meet the eye? Can Clark ferret out the true perpetrator before it's too late? And what happens when Superman is challenged to a fight by Herculo himself?! Find out as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION C...
Episode 70: Sundays Strips #31-38
May 08, 2012 07:00 - 31.8 MBA seemingly mundane incident is the catalyst for our story when Clark Kent interviews a recently successful businessman and finds him to be... bored. But, things make an upward turn as Superman takes on a dangerous new threat known only as "the Lamite" as Michael looks at the fifth storyline from the Sundays installments of the Superman newspaper strip. Beware of giant spiders.
Episode 69: Radio Episodes 64-69
May 01, 2012 07:00 - 46.4 MBReturn to the thrilling days of yesteryear as Michael looks at the 12th storyline from the Superman radio serial. An old friend of Lois's is charged with running Happyland, the newest amusement park attraction. But when "Midway" Martin's offer to buy the park is refused, he sets out to make Happyland a lot less happy... causing trouble for Lois and a job for Superman!
Episode 68: Superman #6 (with special guest co-host Josh Bertone)
April 24, 2012 07:00 - 74.4 MBMichael is joined by Josh Bertone for a fun-fill romp through four brand new Superman adventures from SUPERMAN #6. The issue sees the Man of Steel taking on a variety of challenges as he attempts to clear Lois Lane's name after she's accused of murder, takes on racketeers and swindlers, and helps deliver aid to a earthquake-ravaged country. Plus, someone discovers that Superman and Clark Kent are one in the same. Can our hero stop the secret from getting out? All in a day's work for Superman.
Episode 67: Daily Strips 415-462
April 17, 2012 07:00 - 45 MBMetropolis faces a new menace in the form of "the Unknown" -- a fiend who terrorizes the city, demanding the authorities allow bank robberies to occur, or bombings will tear through the city! Can Superman get to the bottom of things and unmask "the Unknown" before it's too late?! Well, of course he can. He's Superman. Duh. But find out how he does it as Michael looks at the 15th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip!
Episode 66: Radio Episodes 58-63
April 10, 2012 07:00 - 48 MBMichael is all by himself this time, but Superman's thrilling adventures continue as Michael looks at episodes 58 through 63, the 11th storyline, of the Superman radio serial! Lois and Clark head out to report on a deadly explosion at the doll factory of Hans Holbein. But things turn dangerous when Lois is abducted and Superman finds something far more sinister behind the explosion!
Episode 65: Action Comics #27
April 03, 2012 07:00 - 31.4 MBIt's time to take a trip back to the longbox as Michael looks at the Superman story from from ACTION COMICS #27. Behind an awesome cover of Superman fighting a lion, we find a story that sees Clark Kent and Lois Lane uncovering trouble at a children's shelter... necessitating Superman to step in and deal with the fiends responsible!
Episode 64: Radio Episodes 52-57 (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)
March 27, 2012 07:00 - 54.2 MBMichael is joined by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at episodes 52 through 57, the 10th storyline, of the Superman radio serial. Joan Alexander joins the show's cast as everyone's favorite girl reporter as Lois Lane and Clark Kent go to interview Lois's strange uncle, Horace Morton, about his startlingly accurate weather predictions. But what they find is Lois's uncle embroiled in something far more sinister, causing Superman to lend a hand!
Episode 63: Radio Episodes 46-51 (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)
March 20, 2012 07:00 - 54.2 MBClark Kent leads the search for three missing men as Michael is rejoined by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at the ninth storyline from the Superman radio serial. Forging ahead despite rumors of lost tribes and a mysterious, immortal witch doctor, Clark Kent leads the search for three missing men in the northern country of Esmerland! Superman's there to lend a hand in the rescue, but things really turn strange when the true identity of the witch doctor is revealed -- and someone's not making it o...
Episode 62: Sundays Strips #19-30
March 13, 2012 07:00 - 51.1 MBFinally! It's back to the Sunday newspaper strip as Michael looks at the fourth storyline. Unfortunately, it's a sub-par story overall. But, the good news is, there's plenty of the action, intrigue and insanity we've come to love in Superman's Golden Age adventures, as Clark Kent and Lois Lane (and Superman!) set out to aid a relief fund for a war-striken foreign nation.
Episode 61: Radio Episodes 40-45 (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)
March 06, 2012 07:00 - 51.1 MBA visit from an eccentric friend of Perry White and a dying man's last words leads Clark Kent westward (again) to investigate a mystery! And that mystery leads Clark -- and Superman -- into trying to stop an assassination attempt against the governor at the dedication of a new national monument. But can Superman stop the plot when he doesn't even know what it is or who is responsible? Find out as Michael is joined yet again by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at eighth storyline from the Superman ...
Episode 60: Action Comics #26
February 28, 2012 07:00 - 30.1 MBProfessor Clarence Cobalt cooks up copious chicanery at his crooked clinic of quackery as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #26. Superman makes a two-fold return to his social justice roots to deal with a pair of phony doctor -- and prevent his victims from enacting their own brand of justice in this classic Golden Age tale.
Episode 59: Daily Strips 397-414
February 21, 2012 07:00 - 35.3 MBIt's back to the newspapers this time as Michael looks at the 14th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip, which finds a fallen crime boss trying to reclaim his glory. Will he make it back on top? Not if Superman has anything to say about it. Plus, Michael presents a Spotlight on radio's Ned Wever, the first actor to portray Jor-L!
Episode 58: New York World's Fair Comics (1940)
February 14, 2012 07:00 - 43.5 MBThe Man of Tomorrow returns to the once-called "World of Tomorrow" as Michael looks at the Superman story from the 1940 issue of NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR COMICS. It's a quintessential story of the Golden Age Superman, with jewel thieves, Lois and trouble and Superman flying -- yes, flying -- in for the save. Also, Michael looks at other events from the World's Fair Superman, including Superman Day and the first public appearance of Superman himself in the flesh! Plus, a special cameo by the Gold...
Episode 57: Fifth Week 5 - Jor-L and the Federal Men of 3000 A.D.!
February 07, 2012 07:00 - 16.3 MBMichael pauses for another Fifth Week installment this episode and rewinds the clock for a look at a story featuring Jor-L. But not the Jor-L we know! This is the story of Jor-L as seen in the pages of a Federal Men story from NEW ADVENTURE COMICS #12 from 1936 -- a year and a half prior to the publication of Superman!
Episode 56: Radio Episodes 34-39 (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)
January 31, 2012 07:00 - 58.1 MBCharlie Niemeyer is back as he and Michael look at the seventh storyline from the Superman radio serial. Clark Kent is enlisted to aid in solving the mystery of some airplane disasters -- and when Jimmy Olsen tags along, both our favorite cub reporter and the Man of Steel get much more than they bargained for! It's a fun (if not somewhat maddening) six-episode tale as Superman deals with feral gorillas, rock slides, confused writers and more!
Episode 55: Superman #5 (with special guest co-host J. David Weter)
January 24, 2012 07:00 - 54.9 MBMichael is joined by J. David Weter for a look at four thrilling Superman tales from SUPERMAN #5. Follow along as Superman smashes and trashes a variety threats from slot machine rackets, crooked newspapermen, life-giving drugs and an incense menace, courtesy of the nefarious Luthor! Plus, more of Superman's powers bubble to the surface and the guys uncover helpful hints on how to take over the world! (Hint: It involves not making statues of yourself to be use in your schemes.)
Episode 54: Radio Episodes 28-33 (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)
January 10, 2012 07:00 - 48.9 MBMichael is joined for the first time in 2012 by Charlie Niemeyer as the guys return to the thrilling days of yesteryear for another adventure from the Superman radio serial. And what an episode it is as this, the the sixth storyline from the show, features the debut of everyone's favorite cub reporter and future Giant Turtle Man, Jimmy Olsen!
Promo 2
January 05, 2012 07:00 - 3.83 MBIn order to celebrate the beginning of the show's second year, Michael has put together a brand, spanking new promo for the podcast. If you host a podcast, please feel free to use it in your show. If you do, be sure to let Michael know by contacting him through the information below, and he will be happy to return the favor by adding a promo for your show to the rotation for The Thrilling Adventures of Superman.
Episode 53: Action Comics #25
January 03, 2012 07:00 - 30.6 MBWe kick off 2012 with a trip back to the pages of ACTION COMICS, for a look at the Superman story from issue #25. Strange occurrences across town send Clark Kent after his latest scoop. But Lois Lane is after bigger fish when a man named Medini promises to reveal to her the true identity of Superman! Are the two connected? And how will Superman stymie both plots? Find out!
Episode 52: Radio Audition Episodes (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)
December 27, 2011 07:00 - 24.9 MBBefore closing out the year, Michael is joined by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at the four Superman radio serial auditions or "pilot" episodes. Originally put together in 1939, these recordings offer a look at the show's original conception and find Superman going up against a new menace in the form of the Shark!
Episode 51: Christmas Spectacular
December 20, 2011 07:00 - 24.9 MBCozy up by the fireplace and celebrate the season with the first-ever Thrilling Adventures of Superman Christmas Spectacular! In this episode, Michael shares two holiday-themed stories, a selection of Christmas music and some seasonal memories... all to brighten your holiday. Merry Christmas!
Episode 50: The Reign of the Superman! (with special guest co-host Jon M. Wilson)
December 13, 2011 07:00 - 45.6 MBIt's a titanic team-up of Golden Age Superman podcasters for this anniversary episode as Michael is joined by Jon M. Wilson to discuss "The Reign of the Superman" from 1933! Originally self-published in the pages of their fanzine, the prose story features Jerry Siegel's and Joe Shuster's first conception of a character labeled as Superman... and the science-fiction horror story brings a decidedly different take on the concept!
Episode 49: Daily Strips 355-396
December 06, 2011 07:00 - 61.8 MBHide the women and children! As Michael looks at the 13th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip, the Man of Steel is heading back to the tenements to deal with the poor living conditions resulting from the crime-riddled slums. Last time, Superman tore down an entire part of the city to "solve" the problem. Will the passage of time assuage Superman's rough-and-tumble approach? Find out! Also this episode Michael presents a Spotlight on radio's second Lois Lane, Helen Choat!
Episode 48: Radio Episodes 22-27 (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)
November 29, 2011 07:00 - 61.8 MBA missing man and a mysterious house are the catalyst for this adventure as Michael is rejoined by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at the fifth storyline from the Superman radio serial. What follows is ancient natives, a mystical emerald, uncomfortable period dialogue and most certainly... a job for Superman!
Episode 47: Fifth Week 4 - Thank you
November 22, 2011 07:00 - 9.96 MBWe're a week early for the quarterly fifth week installment. However, as Thanksgiving is drawing near here in the United States, Michael takes this special episode to pause and say thanks.
Episode 46: Radio Episodes 16-21 (with special co-host Charlie Niemeyer)
November 15, 2011 07:00 - 80.3 MBCharlie Niemeyer is back in the house as he and Michael look at the fourth storyline from the Superman radio serial, and it's a good thing he is, because this storyline is jam-packed! It's starts off with a prison riot, where two familiar fiends break loose. Then, after Superman's most vile villains come face-to-face for the first time, our hero travels to the town of Dyerville (or it Dyersville? Or Dryerville?!) to investigate mysterious tragedies plaguing the town.