I’m sitting down with Brandon Routh to talk about his new comedy Out of Order…and celebrate 20 years of Superman Returns.
From saving the world as Superman to playing a guy who can’t keep his life together, Brandon dives into:

• The legacy of Superman Returns
• His wild dual-role performance in Out of Order
• Comedy, chaos, and playing two sides of the same story
• Plus behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else

It’s past meets present in one epic conversation.

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In Part 2 of my conversation with John Shea, we talk about unforgettable moments from Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman — including facing a cobra as Lex Luthor, working with Teri Hatcher during a memorable rat-filled scene, and returning to the show with a very different look. Plus, John reflects on his time in the Marvel series Mutant X.

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Before superhero cinematic universes took over Hollywood, there was Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman— and one of the most memorable Lex Luthors ever.

This week on Comic Book Central, I’m joined by John Shea!

In Episode 517 – Part 1, we talk about:

• His inspiration for playing Lex Luthor
• How he got his start in acting
• Auditioning for Indiana Jones alongside Karen Allen (great story!)

Listen now!

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THE EPIC CONCLUSION

If adventure has a name… it must be the Cincinnati Comic Expo!

The grand finale of my convention adventure has arrived, and it’s packed with cinematic legends and animation icons. Joining me are two unforgettable stars from the Indiana Jones franchise:

• John Rhys-Davies — Sallah
• Karen Allen — Marion Ravenwood

PLUS — Emmy-winning legends from the world of animation:

• Stan Berkowitz
• Alan Burnett
• Dan Riba

From globe-trotting adventures to the animated stories that helped define a generation of superheroes, this episode brings my Cincinnati Comic Expo journey to an unforgettable close.

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THE CELEBRATION OF SUPERMAN CONTINUES!

The Man of Steel celebration rolls on with Part 2 of my Cincinnati Comic Expo adventure — and this time we’re heading straight into Superman movie history.

Joining me are unforgettable villains and voices from across the cinematic legacy:

• Sarah Douglas — Ursa (Superman, Superman II)
• Jack O’Halloran — Non (Superman, Superman II)
• Mark Pillow — Nuclear Man (Superman IV: The Quest for Peace)
• Jay Towers — CapedWonder Superman Podcast

PLUS — a special preview of an incredible Superman: The Movie item that is BACK after more than 45 years — a piece of history fans won’t want to miss.

From Kryptonian villains to legendary film nostalgia, this episode continues the ultimate Superman celebration.

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A SUPERMAN CELEBRATION
Up, up, and away to the Cincinnati Comic Expo!

Episode 510 of Comic Book Central kicks off Part 1 of my latest convention adventure — and it’s a full-blown Superman celebration spanning animation, television, and generations of fans.

Joining me are legendary voices and faces from across the Man of Steel’s incredible legacy:

• George Newbern — the voice of Superman from Justice League Unlimited
• Tim Daly — the voice of Superman from Superman: The Animated Series
• Gerard Christopher — TV’s live-action Superboy

PLUS — celebrating the 25th anniversary of Smallville:

• Michael Rosenbaum — Lex Luthor
• John Glover — Lionel Luthor
• Laura Vandervoort — Supergirl

From animated icons to live-action legends, from Metropolis to Smallville, this episode is a love letter to Superman and the creators who helped define him for generations.

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Holy milestone, true believers — Comic Book Central hits the big 5-0-0! I’m kickin’ off this monumental celebration with Part 1 of my adventure at TerrifiCon…and the guest list is as super as it gets:

Michael Cudlitz & Bitsie Tulloch – Superman & Lois
Brian Posehn – The Big Bang Theory
Ming Chen – Comic Book Men
Jeremy Adams & Will Conrad – Flash Gordon
Kerry Gammill – Legendary comics artist

It’s an all-star comic con extravaganza celebrating 500 epic episodes of conversations with the creators, stars, and legends who bring our favorite worlds to life!

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The Summer of Superman continues!

Get ready for my TerrifiCon preview as upcoming TerrifiCon guest, Alex Garfin (Jordan Kent from Superman & Lois) joins me in the Lair for an EXCLUSIVE chat! We’re talking super suits, Kent family drama & MUCH more!

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Superman fans, this one’s for you! The Adventures of Superboy ran for 4 seasons, introduced us to a young Clark Kent, and quietly paved the way for superhero shows to come. Author Mark Edlitz returns to Comic Book Central to reveal the untold story behind the show in his new book, “Look Up in the Sky: The Forgotten Superboy Series”.

From cast shake-ups to multiverse adventures, we’re covering it all!

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From post-apocalyptic chaos to superhero smackdowns, actor/filmmaker Bonnie Discepolo’s been in the thick of it. She drops by the Lair to share behind-the-scenes tales from Superman and what it’s like working with James Gunn!

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