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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 55

January 24, 2012 in The Thrilling Adventures of Superman | 2 comments

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 55 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

Michael 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.)

Be sure to check out J. David Weter’s solo show, PADsmash: An Incredible Hulk Podcast, and catch him regularly on Green Lantern’s Light with this podcast’s host and Jeffrey Taylor, Superman in the Bronze Age with Charlie Niemeyer and The New 52 Adventures of Superman with Jon Wilson and Michael Kaiser. A huge thanks once more to Mr. Weter for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
I’ll play unconscious just for laughs.
-Superman

The cover to SUPERMAN #5 by Wayne Boring and Paul Lauretta


"...a job for Superman..."


Breaking the fourth wall


Burt Mason


An action-heavy page

Statuary


You're better off not asking.


An odd recoloring

S-shield

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. You can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter, as well, to get updates!

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to check out the Superman Homepage!

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 49

December 6, 2011 in The Thrilling Adventures of Superman | 1 comment

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 49 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

Hide 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!

QUOTABLE:
I warned you to keep quiet!
-Clark Kent

SMOOCH!


This look like a job...


Clark's efforts


Paging Dr. Weisinger

Intertitles for this story:
Paging Superman
Seconds Count!
Saved — Almost!
The Customer Is Always Right!
He’s Off Again!
Enter Barbara Lewis
The Forgotten Man
A Hasty Exit!
Casey Spills the Beans
Problem Child
Lois Gets a Shock
“Home”
Tommy a Thief?
The Faith of Superman
He Wants to Be Shown!
“Gyp” the Acrobat
Tommy Cleared!
Can This Be Clrk?
Easy to Convince.
Money to Burn.
Superman Takes a Hand
Cheating the Cheaters.
No “Break” for the Thug
Pay-Off for the Loan-Shark!
Quiet, Please!
Dead End.
Play Ball — Or Else
Turning the Tables
Kent Writes an I.O.U.
Too Many Crooks
Rarin’ to Go!
A Close Call for Kent
Enigma
Blast in the Night
No Rest for the Weary
Quick Change
Richman, Poor Man
His Own Medicine
A Point for Debate
And No Parachutes
Some People Never Learn
A New Deal for Slum Dwellers

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. You can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter, as well, to get updates!

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to check out the Superman Homepage!

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 43

October 25, 2011 in The Thrilling Adventures of Superman | No comments

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 43 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

Giant vultures! Flame guns! Neanderthals! Ambiguous contraptions! Gas weapons! Bottomless pits! Bea Arthur*! These are the things Superman must face as Michael looks at the third storyline from the Sunday continuity of the Superman newspaper strip. It is a short four-strip story, but packed full of action! Also this episode, Michael dives into the mailbag for some listener feedback.

*Bea Arthur does not actually appear in this story. Sorry.

QUOTABLE:
This will teach you to pick on someone your own size!
-Superman

That's Lois?


What is that thing?


A classic-looking Superman


"And then Superman left two half-naked people, who had been abused and nearly killed by giants, stranded in the desert...

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. You can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter, as well, to get updates!

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to check out the Superman Homepage!

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 42

October 18, 2011 in The Thrilling Adventures of Superman | 1 comment

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 42 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

Can Superman end a war and squelch the tide of anger that has raised against the nations of Rutland and Blitzen? Find out as Michael wraps up the “Superman at War” trilogy with a look at the twelfth storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip. Also this episode, Michael presents a Spotlight on radio’s first Lois Lane, Rolly Bester.

QUOTABLE:
It’s Superman! We were warned of him!
-A Blitzen soldier

This looks like a job...


A dynamic panel from Wayne Boring


See, he's a puppet master!


Clash of the, er, titans.

Intertitles for this story:
Off to the Wars
Superman Takes a Trip
Fancy Meeting You Here!
No Bullseye
One Good Deed a Day
They’re Not Foolin’
Taken for a Ride
Air Raid
A Clean Hit!
Disarmed!
Cease Fire!
Thanks, Boys!
The Power of Words.
In Enemy Territory
Face to Face
Amork Pinned Down!
A Quick Trip
Sham Battle
The End of the War
No Hit With Lois

Links mentioned in the episode:
- Newspaper dailies at DCComics.com
- The Green Lantern’s Light, a new podcast Michael co-hosts with Jeffrey Taylor and J. David Weter covering Green Lantern stories from 1984 forward!

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. You can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter, as well, to get updates!

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to check out the Superman Homepage!

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 36

September 20, 2011 in The Thrilling Adventures of Superman | No comments

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 36 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

Picking up from episode 32, we continue with part two of our Europe at war trilogy as Michael looks at the 11th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip! This installment finds Clark Kent framed for murder and forced into joining spies in their diabolical acts of terrorism. Its up to Superman to lend a hand and thwart their plans and prevent the U.S. from being plunged into war! Also this episode, Michael gives a Spotlight on Golden Age artist Dennis Neville!

And don’t forget: For the month of September, the show is bi-weekly! Check back on Tuesdays and Fridays for more Superman awesomeness for your ears!

QUOTABLE:
Someway, somehow, I’ve got to turn the tables!
-Clark Kent

Where's the store room when you need it?


No tears!


Strike a pose.


Superman's new look

Intertitles for this story:
- Kent Disappears
- Tactic F-21.
- Incriminating Finger Prints
- A Trap For Kent
- A Rendezvous
- Assassin!
- He Won’t Talk
- Some Super-Sport
- Up a Tree
- An Uncomfortable Spot
- Applause!
- A Treacherous Move
- Turn-About
- The End of a Traitor
- An International ‘Incident’
- Clark Gets His Chance
- Clark Gets Involved
- Inside the Plane.
- Flagpole Sitter
- Giggi Apprehended.
- Hot on the Trail
- Over the Top!
- Step on It, Superman!
- The Birds Have Flown!
- Bombardment From the Skies.
- A Present For the Police
(Strips 313 and 330 do not have an intertitles in the reprints. Not all papers ran the intertitles and the source for these strips was one that did not.)

Links mentioned in the episode:
- Newspaper dailies at DCComics.com
- The Spotlight gallery, showcasing all of the Spotlight features on the show, including Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Vin Sullivan and more.

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. You can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter, as well, to get updates!

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to check out the Superman Homepage!

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