The House of El: Superman, Smallville & The DCU
McFly Media GroupThe 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!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 364 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | After ShowsTV ReviewsTV & Film | |||
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Smallville's Pete "The Boss" Ross - King Sam Jones III stops by The House of El to share his side of the last 25 years, his breakout role as Superman's pal and how the series shaped his life today as he prepares for Cruiseville 2026.
Luke and Derek catch up and dive into the positives of "Supergirl," discuss the new delay for "The Batman Part II" and completely geek out over this summer's "Masters of the Universe" reboot.
Special Guest: Luke Bugg.
Derek discusses his two viewings of Supergirl, how the film is performing and gives his non-spoiler review in the first of three episodes for the film. Plus, singer/songwriter Kelty Greye, whose cover song "The Middle" is featured in the film, stops ... more
Sam Witwer - known for his iconic "monster" roles like Smallville's Davis Bloome/Doomsday and Star Wars' Darth Maul - reflects on his time in Smallville, what he regrets about the way things were left for Davis and how Doomsday is the perfect opponen... more
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Podcast Addict54 months agomayce73- The best in the business
If you’re a fan of all things Superman, Smallville and The DCU, look no further!
Apple Podcasts5superman1224
United States6 months ago - One of the best!
So glad I found this podcast. Came because of L&C, stayed for Superman, now discovering Smallville. Entertaining and easy to listen to. Thanks for the great content!
Apple Podcasts5Jenna79United States6 months ago - Keeping SHoE alive for (at least) another decade!
The guys that did the longest running (and greatest) show about Smallville are now back in Smallville again and I’m loving it. Followed them since the original and through Heroes and Terminator.
Apple Podcasts5maxwellsilverhammer14United States8 months ago - Somebody Save Me!
I’ve been listening to Starkville House of El since Smallville’s last season and 15 years later I still listen to these guys talk about the show and Superman because they’re the best and the OGs!!!
Apple Podcasts5raphiscoolbutrude28United States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #179 | United States/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Canada/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #213 |  Australia/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #22 |  Austria/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #46 |  United Arab Emirates/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #64 |  Sweden/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
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A long-running deep-dive into Superman, Smallville, and the broader DC TV/film landscape, blending nostalgia with interviews and analysis. Episodes center on cast memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and craft insights from actors who shaped the Smallville era, alongside discussions about current and upcoming DC projects, toys, books, and conventions. The show often features long-form conversations with actors like Witwer, Durance, Vandervoort, and Johnson, plus fans and fellow hosts who bring energy, humor, and strong DC knowledge. Notable around-the-curve moments include candid production anecdotes, casting decisions, evolving character arcs, and reflections on the franchise's legacy across decades, conventions, and fan communities. The f... more
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1. Kelty Grey
2. Eric Johnson
3. Laura Vandervoort
4. Erica Durance
5. Erica Durant
6. Robin Byrd
7. Phillip Kennedy Johnson
8. Brian Michael Bendis
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