Super House of El

Your Fortress for Fandom since 2005 - the internet's original and longest-running Superman and Smallville podcast, celebrating 20 years online. Commemorating The Man of Steel's legacy with reviews, analysis, humor and nostalgia. Covering DC Comics in TV and Film.

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

The Summer of Superman #3 - The Intrepid Reporter feat. FOLCs Forever

Derek is joined by Molly, Julie and Jenn of the FOLCs (Fans of Lois and Clark) Forever podcast as our march to July 11 continues. The group discusses the best of Lois Lane on television and film and specifically the impact of Teri Hatcher's iteration on bringing women into the fandom over the last 30 years.

07-02
48:15

The Summer of Superman #2 - Look, Up on the Big Screen feat. Adam Hlavac of Heroes Reforged

Adam Hlavac joins The House of El in the anticipation for this summer's "Superman" to discuss the best format to choose when selecting your screenings next month.

06-25
59:38

The Summer of Superman #1 - Supermania feat. Justin of Epic Film Guys

On the 30th anniversary of "Batman Forever," Justin from the Epic Film Guys podcast stops by The House of El with Derek to discuss the marketing ramp up for this summer's "Superman" and the two compare and contrast similarities to the summers of 1989 and 1995 as Batmania swept the globe.

06-18
01:02:14

The Summer of Superman - Prelude

With marketing and merch coming out of the woodwork, Derek discusses the last couple of weeks as a Superman fan preparing for the release of this summer's film in the first of a series of specials leading up to July 11.

06-06
21:50

Evan G

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

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