The Thrilling Adventures Of Superman

Gathered 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!"

It'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!

Does 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?!

It'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!

This 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!

This 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!

The 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!

Clark 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!

At 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?

There'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!

A 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!

It'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.

We 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!"

This 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...)!

Clark 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!

This 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!

Michael 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!

We 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.

The 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.

This 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.