The House of El: Superman, Smallville & The DCU
The internet's original Superman and "Smallville" podcast
McFly Media Group
Show overview
The House of El: Superman, Smallville & The DCU has been publishing since 2006, and across the 20 years since has built a catalogue of 359 episodes. That works out to roughly 410 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 44 min and 1h 27m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2007, with 48 episodes published. Published by McFly Media Group.
From the publisher
The longest-running Superman and Smallville podcast since 2005, now celebrating DC Comics in TV and Film for over two decades. Dive into the legacy of The Man of Steel with reviews, interviews, news, history and analysis, shared with a mix of insight, humor and nostalgia. Your Fortress for Fandom for more than 20 years!
Latest Episodes
View all 359 episodesSV25: Laura Vandervoort Shares the Strength that Kara Zor-El Taught Her on Smallville
SV25: Erica Durance on the Inception, Evolution and Legacy of Lois Lane in Smallville
The first in The House of El's SV25 series celebrating 25 years of Smallville, Erica Durance shares her journey from community theatre to becoming the iconic, intrepid Lois Lane on the series. She discusses her audition process, memorable moments on set, the show's lasting legacy and the deep connections formed with cast and fans over 25 years.
The Book of Rao Club Preview, Lanterns, Supergirl and More with the Geek of Steel
Luke Bugg stops by The House of El to discuss our new Patreon exclusive book club that starts April 1, the first Lanterns trailer, excitement for Supergirl in less than 100 days and more!Special Guest: Luke Bugg.
Casting Superman | Patreon Preview
Derek and Luke discuss who they would pick to round out a Superman cast in this Patreon preview, showcasing the type of member exclusives you get when joining The House of El's Patreon. Special Guest: Luke Bugg.
SHoE and Tell - The House of El Hosts Share Their Favorite Superman Toys and Memories
Derek calls in the troops for the ulimate live Superman podcast as Steve, Frank, Robin, Jason and even Tim join in to discuss their favorite childhood Superman memories, toys and more on your source for all things Superman, DCU and Smallville podcast.Special Guest: Steve Glosson.
Where Were You When Superman Died? Professor Bailey on the Death, Reign and Return
Derek and Professor Michael Bailey of The Bailey Planet delve into the iconic storyline of The Death of Superman, exploring its profound impact on comic book history and fandom. They discuss personal memories, the unboxing of the new Absolute Edition, and the various adaptations of the story across different media. The conversation also touches on the market dynamics surrounding comic books, the legacy of The Death of Superman, and the anticipation for the upcoming Batman: Knightfall animated trilogy. All that and more on your source for Superman podcast!Special Guest: Michael Bailey.
Batmania, The Brave and The Bold, The Batman Part II and more as Epic Film Guy's Justin Joins The House of El
Justin from Epic Film Guys and The Burton Batcave enters The House of El for some World's Finest talk as he and Derek discuss various amounts of Batman news from The Brave and The Bold to The Batman Part II.
Brainiac Returns! Maxima, Man of Tomorrow and More with The Geek of Steel
Panic in the Sky! Luke and Derek finally get on mic together for the first time in 2026 to talk all things DCU - the announcement of Brainiac in the Superman/Lex Luthor sequel "Man of Tomorrow," the rumors of Maxima returning to live action in the film, Supergirl, Lanterns and more as these Superman ambassadors do what they love doing the most: talking DC Comics!Special Guest: Luke Bugg.
Supergirl, Superman, Lanterns and the Upcoming DCU with Jenks
Jenks stops by The House of El to talk all things James Gunn's DCU from Supergirl to Lanterns as he and Derek also discuss the state of movie-going in 2026 and even a little Marvel talk as Doomsday nears.
Kicking Off Smallville's 25th Anniversary with S3E22 'Covenant' and Kryptonsite's Craig Byrne
Kryptonsite's Craig Byrne joins Derek in The House of El to close out the season 3 rewatch of Smallville with the season finale that changed everything for the series, "Covenant." The hosts also discuss their plans for Smallville's 25th anniversary this year, including returning to host the Salute to Smallville convention in Nashville this November!Special Guest: Craig Byrne.
Twenty Years of 'Lexmas' - A Very SHoE Crew Christmas 2025
LEX IS VISITED BY THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE - Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) is given an envelope with damaging information that will destroy Jonathan's (John Schneider) life and must decide whether he will use it as it will also bring harm to Clark (Tom Welling) and Martha (Annette O'Toole). Before he can decide what to do, Lex is shot and falls into a coma. He dreams that his mother (Alisen Down) visits him and shows him the life he could lead if he walks away from his father (John Glover) and LuthorCorp. In this alternate life, Lex is happily married to Lana (Kristin Kreuk) with a baby on the way. Meanwhile, Chloe (Allison Mack) asks Clark to use his powers to deliver Christmas presents to needy kids. Robin and Derek spend Christmas Eve rewatching Smallville's first Christmas episode, "Lexmas" which aired 20 years ago this month and discuss their own holiday TV/Film traditions.
Smallville | S3E20-21 - 'Talisman' and 'Forsaken'
JOHN SCHNEIDER DIRECTS — When a Kiwatche Indian (guest star Nathaniel Arcand, “The Lone Ranger”) steals a mythic knife from the caves, he is bestowed with superpowers similar to Clark’s, causing the young man to believe he is the legendary Naman, “the man who fell from the stars.” Clark learns the Kiwatche legend foretold of a knife that could kill Naman and sets out to reclaim it before the young Indian can use it on Lionel John Glover. PETE IS TORTURED BY A CROOKED FBI AGENT - Clark decides to tell Lana his secret so they can finally be together. Meanwhile, an errant FBI agent (guest star Gary Hudson) kidnaps and tortures Pete to try and force him to reveal Clark's secret. Also, Lex panics after the FBI gives him 24 hours to turn over information on his father or face jail time, but help arrives from an unexpected source. Derek and Tucker discuss two of the final episodes of season 3 of Smallville.Special Guest: Tucker Colburn.
Look Out for Supergirl
Derek and Luke "The Geek of Steel" Bugg discuss the imminent trailer for "Supergirl;" what they hope to see, hear and learn from the preview for the upcoming film based on Tom King and Bilquis Evely's "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" from DC Comics.Special Guest: Luke Bugg.
Smallville | 3x18 and 3x19 - 'Truth' and 'Memoria'
Frank and Derek begin to wind down on the season three rewatch of Smallville and begin prep for season 4 starting in 2026.
Ink and Honor - The Legacy of Superman feat. Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Derek and Frank sit down live in front of an audience at Cleveland Public Library with "Action Comics" and "Book of El" writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson to discuss the legacy of the Man of Steel during Cleveland's superhero homecoming celebration in July. Special thanks to Cleveland Public Library for inviting The House of El to moderate the conversation!
Summers of Superman
Derek and Luke discuss some of their favorite moments from the past summer from the worlds of Superman and Smallville, and look ahead to the future.Special Guest: Luke Bugg.
Peacemaker | 2x08 - 'Full Nelson'
The season comes to a close as William and Derek wind things down and choose their MVP, while looking to what's next for the 11th Street Kids.
Peacemaker | 2x07 - 'A Keith in the Night'
Derek and William discuss the penultimate chapter of Peacemaker's second episode and the consequences of Peacemaker's actions.
Peacemaker | 2x06 - 'Ignorance is Chris'
As the truth of the alternate dimension is revealed, William and Derek get into the possible outcomes of the 11th Street Kids in the final two episodes.
Peacemaker | 2x05 - 'Back to the Suture'
William and Derek prepare for the final three episodes of Peacemaker's sophomore season.