The House of El: Superman, Smallville & The DCU

PENULTIMATE – Lois struggles against the fallout of the debate. Clark uses Luthor’s tactics against him, while Jonathan and Jordan prepare for an impending battle.Special Guest: Steve Glosson.

Writer/Director Jai Jamison returns to the final season of "Superman and Lois" with his penultimate episode, "To Live and Die Again." Jai joins Derek, Robin and Frank to discuss the ins and outs of prepping the next-to-last hour of this phenomenal series and checking off the boxes he wanted to include as a Superman fan.

Luthor challenges Lois to a live telecast debate, though not everything is as it seems. John Henry and Clark face a troubling possibility.

After some concerning interactions in town, Clark is determined to protect the secret that he’s Superman – a task complicated by Jonathan and Jordan. Lois considers the future of the Gazette after Chrissy proposes something drastic.

Professor Michael Bailey joins Derek and Steve to discuss the debut of Perry White on Smallville and the series’ 50th milestone episode. Special Guest: Steve Glosson.

Steve and Derek are joined by SHoE Social Media Manager – and one of the longest listeners of the podcast – Tim to discuss the third and fourth episodes of season three of Smallville – the latter being one of Derek’s favorite episodes.

Luthor plans to move LuthorCorp to Smallville, but finds opposition in Lana. Sarah faces a difficult decision, and Clark confronts Luthor face-to-face.

"The Kents struggle to adjust to their new normal. Lois helps throw Kyle and Chrissy an impromptu wedding that doesn’t quite go as planned." "Lois makes increasingly bold moves as she tries to stop Luthor. Jonathan struggles to balance his personal life and responsibilities, while Clark learns an unsettling truth."

Reeling from failure, Jordan begins to spiral, while Jonathan discovers newfound strength. General Lane recruits John Henry and Natalie Irons to the DOD, before making a choice that will change everything.

Superman is locked in a brutal battle with Luthor’s monster; Lois and the boys race against time to save General Lane. Lana and Sarah join the fight against Luthor, who starts making moves in Smallville. Jordan and Jonathan butt heads over an important decision.

Derek and Craig Byrne of Kryptonsite.com discuss their roles as hosts of the inaugural Salute to Smallville convention held in New Jersey last weekend by Creation Entertainment. Special Guest: Craig Byrne.

Season Three begins! Luke Bugg (aka The Geek of Steel) joins Derek and Steve to ring in a new batch of Smallville episodes and one of the greatest two-parters of the series. Things are business as usual at first but the duo soon learns that Luke is an expert at derailing podcasts himself. Major laughs ahead; you’ve been warned.Special Guests: Luke Bugg and Steve Glosson.

Derek is joined by Steve and special guest Craig Byrne of KryptonSite.com to discuss the final two episodes of the second season of Smallville in a wide-ranging conversation about being fans of the series since the beginning.Special Guests: Craig Byrne and Steve Glosson.

Derek and Steve march toward the end of season two with a duo of freak of the week episodes that still have larger payoffs down the line. They also discuss the upcoming James Gunn-helmed Superman film as well as Creation Entertainment’s Salute to Smallville convention in New Jersey this October.Special Guest: Steve Glosson.

SHoE goes international to talk to Luke Bugg – The UK’s Geek of Steel and host of The Podcast of Steel. Luke and Derek discuss all things Superman from Smallville to Superman: The Movie, interactions with listeners and Superman fans and hopes for next year’s new film.

Steve and Derek try to follow up an amazing episode like “Rosetta” with two they had mostly forgotten as season two begins to wind down. The duo also discuss how fandom wars leave little to healthy debate in this day and age.Special Guest: Steve Glosson.

Nearly two decades and 200 episodes later, the original SHoE crew – Tucker, Houston, Graham and Derek reunite to discuss not only the legacy of Smallville, but Starkville House of El.Special Guest: Tucker Colburn.

Frank and Robin join Derek on the march to 200 episodes of SHoE to discuss the new Superman film suit and the 15th and 16th episodes of season two of Smallville.

Professor Bailey (“From Crisis to Crisis,” “Views from the Longbox” joins Derek to discuss the next generation of Superman, his thoughts on the new David Corenswet supersuit and the 13th and 14th episodes of Smallville season two.Special Guest: Michael Bailey.

As we approach the 19th anniversary of Starkville House of El and our 200th episode, original SHoE co-host Tucker joins Steve and Derek to discuss one of the best episodes of the series (and possibly Tucker and Derek’s favorite episode) – Season 2’s “Insurgence.” Lots of laughs, SHoE history and Superman discussion in this one for both long-time listeners and newcomers to SmallvillePodcast.com.Special Guests: Steve Glosson and Tucker Colburn.

Join Derek and Steve by the fireplace this Christmas Eve for music, stories and laughs.

Coming off the heels of TalkVille’s coverage of season 3’s “Talisman,” Derek and Frank discuss the introduction of the Kawatche Caves with “Skinwalker” and the exodus of Whitney Fordman with “Visage.”

The Muppets Take Manhattan, and Ryan is Dichotic.Special Guest: Steve Glosson.

Derek and Robin cover episodes 2×06 and 2×07 of Smallville season two.

A great episode, a not great episode. Season two continues.Special Guest: Steve Glosson.

Yep. Season two continues.Special Guest: Steve Glosson.

Discussing the final eight episodes of season 3.

Lois and Chrissy pursue a new lead in the Mannheim investigation against Clark's wishes. Meanwhile, Jonathan, Jordan, and Nat's attempt at a kind gesture is complicated by an unexpected obstacle. Lastly, Lana, Sarah, and Kyle adjust to their own new normal. Lois interrupts an intense conversation between Clark and John Henry. Meanwhile, Kyle tried to run interference between Sarah and Lana. Lastly, Jonathan has a heated discussion with Candice's dad. Clark and General Lane are both having a hard time giving Lois room to make her own decisions. Meanwhile, Lana and Sarah have a run-in with an old friend at the diner. Lastly, Natalie has a surprise visitor.

Following up on Robin and Frank's premiere episodes for season 3, Derek and Tucker join in and discuss where are characters are at the start of the season.Special Guest: Tucker Colburn.

Season three of SUPERMAN & LOIS opens weeks after Superman’s blowout defeat of Ally Allston. Clark and Lois are now working at the Smallville Gazette together and enjoying small town life. But the Kents’ romantic bliss only shines a light on how isolating “the secret” can be, as Chrissy struggles to balance a new love interest and her friendship with Lois. However, Lois’ own work-life balance is put to the test when an undercover assignment reveals a deadly foe that promises to change the Kent family forever. Superman would move heaven and earth for his family, but with a villain this merciless, even that might not be enough. Meanwhile, the Kent boys find themselves being pulled in opposite directions. Amid all this upheaval, John Henry is haunted by his doppelgänger’s past, leading to dangerous consequences for him and Natalie. Lana Lang and Kyle redefine their family post-separation, while Sarah explores what the future holds for her and Jordan now that she knows the truth about his powers. Having learned the hard way that no one else can be trusted to work with Superman, General Samuel Lane reclaims his post at the Department of Defense, only to face his own conflict in working with his grandson, Jordan. Clark and Chrissy both notice a small crack in Lois’ game face. Meanwhile, Sarah and Jordan have an awkward encounter. Lastly, Lana receives a panicked phone call.

Chrissy Beppo, with the authorization of the Department of Defense, has a message for the people of Smallville, not only is the merging of planets real, it is happening. Join Derek and Robin as they discuss the latest DC news and then settle in to watch along with them as they provide a commentary for the Superman and Lois season finale "Waiting For Superman".

A weary Lois holds vigil at Superman’s bedside. Meanwhile, Jonathan and Jordan continue to worry about their father who seems more human now than ever. Lastly, John Henry and Natalie work together to figure out the best way to defend against Ally Allston’s powers.

We pick up right where we left off with Clark levitating in front of Lana. Meanwhile, Jordan and Jonathan question whether Lois and Clark are telling them the complete story. Natalie tries her best to get Sarah to acknowledge Jordan. Clark and Lois disagree on the best way to figure out if Ally Allston went to the Inverse World. Meanwhile, John Henry makes a surprising discovery and Lois sets out to track Lucy down.

We pick up right where we left off with Jon-El smirking at Lois, who is still standing on the porch with Jordan. Jon-El catches sight of his doppelganger Jonathan, standing not too far away. He lunges at him and Jordan tries to intervene but Jon-El appears to be stronger and faster than him.

Superman races through the portal after Ally Allston, but when he arrives on the other side, he discovers everything on this parallel earth is… bizarre. Navigating his way through deceivingly familiar faces and landscapes, Superman goes on one wild ride in his fight to stop Ally from merging.

Lois thanks Lana for sticking up for Jonathan when one of the football players mother's starts dogging him for getting football season cancelled. Meanwhile, Jordan's unexpected departure on the mayoral election day leaves Sarah rattled. Lastly, Natalie and Sarah wonder if they notice a spark between John Henry and Lana.

Lois, Clark, and Natalie notice a difference in John Henry’s behavior and fear something might be very wrong. Meanwhile, Kyle encounters an awkward moment with Lana while stopping by the house to pick Sarah up for school. Lastly, Jonathan and Jordan brace themselves when they realize a talking to from their parents is headed their way.

Superman pleads with Lt. Anderson to investigate Ally Allston and Lois receives some very upsetting news. Meanwhile, Lois helps Lana prepare to fight the good fight. Lastly, Jordan is still irritated with Jonathan for lying to him.

Lois tells Clark that she and Chrissy plan to do a deeper dive into the Inverse Society and Lana and Sarah try to comfort each other after the fallout at Sarah’s quinceañera. Meanwhile, Jordan notices something suspicious in Jonathan’s book bag. Lastly, Lt. Mitch Anderson finds himself under fire for the deterioration of the department of defense’s relationship with Superman.

Lana, Kyle and Sarah prepare for Sarah’s quinceañera, but things don’t end up going as smoothly as they had hoped. Clark finds himself struggling with feelings of guilt about what happened to John Irons and Lois worries that she might have been wrong about Ally. Meanwhile, Jonathan learns that Ret. General Samuel Lane is planning to train Jordan. Lastly, Chrissy goes searching for the truth about Lois.

Lois and Chrissy are on a mission to find Lois’ sister Lucy and Jonathan and Jordan become more and more unsettled as Clark’s painful visions continue. Meanwhile, Lana, Kyle and Sarah share a family breakfast and discuss Sarah’s upcoming quinceanera. Lastly, Natalie and her father share a bonding moment.

Lois reaches out to Ret. General Lane as Clark’s visions become worse during heated arguments with both Jonathan and Jordan. Meanwhile, Lana shares her frustrations with Kyle. Lastly, Natalie learns that her father didn’t follow through on a promise he made to her.Special Guest: Tucker Colburn.

Season two opens with the dust still settling in Smallville following the shocking outcome of the confrontation between Tal-Rho and Superman. Lois and Clark struggle as a couple while Chrissy adjusts to running The Smallville Gazette with Lois. Jonathan faces new challenges on the football field, and secrets threaten to destroy Jordan and Sarah’s growing relationship. Meanwhile, Kyle grows concerned over Lana’s involvement with a new mayoral candidate. Lastly, John Henry Irons and his daughter Natalie attempt to make this new Earth their home. Clark opens up to Lois about his ongoing struggle with visions and admits that there is only one person who might be able to help. Meanwhile, Lana receives some unexpected news and tensions begin to rise between Lois and Chrissy. Lastly, Sarah breaks plans with Jordan to spend time with Natalie.

Superman and Lois' Jordan Elsass (Jonathan Kent) stops by the podcast to discuss season one with Frank, Robin and Derek.Special Guest: Jordan Elsass.

In the action-packed season finale, Superman’s worst nightmare comes to life, and Lois confronts Leslie Larr. Meanwhile, Lana, Kyle and Sarah agree to stay to help General Lane. NOTE: Due to a thunderstorm at the time of recording, Derek's audio is altered, slightly. Please excuse the change in quality.

THE HEART OF SMALLVILLE – Lois is worried about Jordan as he and Sarah continue to grow closer. Meanwhile, Clark pays Lana a visit. Lastly, Jonathan has been spending more and more time with John Henry.

TENSION – Superman pays a visit to Morgan Edge. Meanwhile, Lois and Chrissy work together on a story. Lastly, Jonathan finds a welcome distraction during a very stressful school day.

Lois and John Henry Irons can’t seem to agree on the best way to stop Morgan Edge. Meanwhile, Jonathan encourages Jordan to focus on strengthening his powers to help locate their dad. Lastly, an old friend is brought in to help with the search.

Clark makes a startling discovery about Morgan Edge.

FAMILY – Lana reaches out to Lois and Clark when Kyle starts behaving strangely. Meanwhile, Jonathan opens up to Jordan. Lastly, Sarah storms out after accusing her mom of always covering for her dad.