Super House of El

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!

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.

12-05
56:34

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.

11-25
01:17:16

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!

11-17
55:58

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.

11-03
01:02:00

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.

10-10
52:15

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.

10-06
56:12

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.

09-27
54:43

Peacemaker | 2x05 - 'Back to the Suture'

William and Derek prepare for the final three episodes of Peacemaker's sophomore season.

09-22
36:19

Peacemaker | 2x04 - 'Need I Say Door'

Alien tech and eagle hunters - William and Derek get into it all on the latest episode of "Peacemaker."

09-12
53:56

On the Record: Neva Howell Talks Mothering Superman, Technology and the Art of Acting

Acclaimed actress Neva Howell sits down with Derek Russell of The House of El to discuss her role as Martha 'Ma' Kent in this summer's "Superman."

09-08
26:54

The Man of Tomorrow with The Geek of Steel

Derek and Luke hop on the mic to chat about the announcement of James Gunn's "Man of Tomorrow" - the next film in the Superman DCU saga. Special Guest: Luke Bugg.

09-05
44:17

Peacemaker | 2x03 - 'Another Rick Up My Sleeve'

Season two continues as William and Derek pose the question: What is exactly is this new dimension/Earth?

09-05
01:02:49

Peacemaker | 2x02 - 'A Man Is Only As Good As His Bird'

Peacemaker season 2 continues as William and Derek break down the ramifications of chapter two.

08-29
01:03:36

Peacemaker | 2x01 - 'The Ties That Grind'

William and Derek review the season two premiere of "Peacemaker," discuss what's canon and what's not in the newly formed DCU and make predictions for what's to come in this new universe.

08-22
08:49

On the Record: Christopher McDonald Talks Ron Troupe, The Daily Planet and Superman

Emmy-Award winner Christopher McDonald (Ron Troupe) joins The House of El to discuss "Superman."

08-15
01:15:40

Superman - Part II

Luke - The Geek of Steel - and Steve sit down with Derek to talk about everything they loved about this summer's "Superman." Special Guests: Luke Bugg and Steve Glosson.

08-04
02:11:26

Superman - Part I

Derek sits down with William Goodman and Dane Davenport to dive in on James Gunn's "Superman" in a first of a series of episodes based around film as the Summer of Superman specials continue.

07-28
01:48:47

Live from Cleveland feat. Brian Michael Bendis

The House of El goes live following the premiere of "Superman" in Cleveland, Ohio on July 11, 2025 with a panel of titans from the pages of DC Comics (including Brian Michael Bendis, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Andrew Aydin, Sina Grace, Grace Ellis and Gene Luen Yang) to discuss the new film.

07-17
30:49

Seeing "Superman" with Bryan Q. Miller

Following Derek's attendance of the world premiere of "Superman" in Hollywood on Monday, Derek and "Smallville" and Superman writer Bryan Q. Miller sit down for a press screening of the film and share their thoughts immediately walking out of the theater in this non-spoiler review of the movie. Special Guest: Bryan Q. Miller.

07-09
56:53

The Summer of Superman #4 - Reporting from the World of DC

Derek is joined by Alex of @DCFilmNews as the countdown to July 11 nears!

07-06
01:05:42

Evan G

"this is the team" is a Whedon line, and the Snyder Cut is a completely different movie.

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