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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Michael Bradley

A journey through the Golden Age of Superman in comics, radio and film. Each episode, we explore the history and development of the Man of Steel through his earliest adventures. Episodes also feature Spotlights on creators, a look at the overall history of the Superman and more.

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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 dis... more

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... more

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... more

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 allo... more

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 wr... more

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... more

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 rises to once more plague the Man of Steel. Alliances are formed and ... more

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, unrav... more

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Deepest of dives

    Thank you for the amazing work you put into this. Reading along with my golden age omnibus is fantastic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luca 13rasi
    United States5 years ago
  • Gold standard!

    Host Michael Bradley is a podcasting luminary whose passion and enthusiasm for Superman comes through in each and every episode of this fantastic and entertaining podcast! Starting with the debut in 1938, he does a great job of keeping within the context of the era as he moves forward and explores the growing popularity of Superman and introductions to new parts of his mythology. I love his dry wit, spectacular sense of humor, and he is a fountain of information that makes you feel more knowle... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kicks on 66!
    United States5 years ago
  • Man of Steel review

    This is based on only listening to the MOS review, so for all I know the other podcasts are better, but after listening to about an hour of this show I just couldn't take it anymore and stopped. Too much of the conversation was the nerds talking about themselves and having a dick measuring contest over who knows more about Superman and who has the better industry contacts to brag over. Whomever the guy is who writes for the Superman home page really needs to turn it down a few notches - you talk... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    (NotTheDj) Mojo
    United States12 years ago
  • Very cool!

    Hi Michael,

    Just wanted to drop a quick line and say how much I'm enjoying the podcast. I'm only at about episode ten, but your passion for the material and sense of fun has piqued my interest in tracking down some of the Golden Age tales in trade paperback form. Being primarily a fan from 1986-onwards, I've only recently begun exploring Superman's SIlver Age adventures but have been inspired by TTAOS to track down some of the Superman Chronicles trades and attempt to follow along. Great stu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StacyHD
    Canada12 years ago
  • Superman History 101

    Michael does an absolutely wonderful job telling everything about Superman's history. Even when an episode is covering a pretty boring story Michael finds a way to keep you interested be it an interesting tid bit of history or some comical sound bites. Michael is very knowledgeable in his podcasts and is far too modest about it. Not a quality a lot of podcasters have. Job well done sir! The Thrilling Adventures of Superman lives up to it's name thanks to the host! -Garrey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garrey
    United States13 years ago
  • Informative and Fun

    Michael Bradley approaches the Golden Age of Superman comics with wit, wisdom, and a handful of irreverence, all the time giving a loving but not pandering view of the world's greatest superhero. He covers all the aspects of the character, including the comics, radio shows, newspaper strips, and more, and never fails to both entertain and inform. Well worth listening to, even if you aren't the biggest fan of the Man of Steel.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Anthrax
    United States13 years ago
  • Detailed and Authoritative

    This podcast covers the Golden Age Superman across all mediums, and is a great show for anyone interested in the Man of Steel OR in the history of pop culture/mass merchandising. Detailed and authoritative, host Michael Bradley is like a Professor of Superman Studies, delivering a the coolest college class ever. A lot of fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    namtab29
    United States14 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I usually find Superman to be a very boring character, but Michael Bradley does an amazing job at making Superman fun and interesting. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Salt Vegas
    United States14 years ago
  • Great podcast

    This is a great show. Michael Bradley has an excellent delivery of clearly well-thought-out analysis of these wonderful old Superman story.

    Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jalaw13
    United States14 years ago
  • Entertaining and Educational

    Host Michael Bradley does an excellent job covering the earliest adventures of the Man of Steel. His summaries and reviews are very concise and easy to follow even if you haven't read the comics he's talking about and the extra tidbits of background historical information helps to put the stories in context. This show offers a great look at how Superman got started and how he grew in those early days. Two thumbs way up!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    azgirl7
    United States14 years ago
  • Great Superman history podcast

    Michael Bradley does a great job going story-by-story of Superman's early adventures.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SteveJRogers
    United States14 years ago
  • Good job.

    I love this show but i think you work better when you have a partner. You should ask Michael Kaiser to join you. A non-superman fan would make for good point-counter point banter.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    William Purcell
    United States14 years ago
  • Quickly becoming my favorite podcast

    Thanks for the terrific podcast. It's clear the amount of thought, research and love go into the show you do. You tell the early stories of superman clearly, concisely and with great humor and respect. The show is really helping me appreciate the origins of Supermans character and story. So thanks again and keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Markkamp
    United States15 years ago
  • Great show

    Heard about you through Jon Wilson. Great podcast! Love hearing about old comics even though some stories are way out there!! Keep em' coming!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smper
    United States15 years ago
  • Golden Age Superman is awesome

    Michael makes a great show. This is a resource that takes you through the Golden Age adventures of the Man of Steel, adding both historical context and an understanding of how the stories work in the mythology of Superman. I always look forward to Michael's perspective on the issues after I read the books for my own Golden Age Superman podcast. Keep up the good work, sir.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon M. Wilson
    United States15 years ago

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