About The House of El Podcast

The internet's original Smallville podcast and Superman podcast, celebrating 20 years online. Commemorating The Man of Tomorrow's legacy with humor, analysis and nostalgia. What started as Starkville’s House of El more than two decades ago is still your source for all things Smallville, Superman, DC Comics and the DCU. Your Fortress for Fandom since 2005!

Your Host

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Derek Russell

Since 2005, Derek Russell has been hosting podcasts for television shows as well as personal interests, from Starkville's House of El ("Smallville") to The 10th Wonder ("Heroes").

A journalist and freelance writer, Russell has written for DC Comics, CBS Watch Magazine, Titan Magazines and is an award-winning newspaper columnist. He also hosts "...with Brian Austin Green" alongside actor Brian Austin Green of "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles."

Russell has been a Superman ambassador for nearly four decades, now working with The Siegel and Shuster Society nonprofit organization as a host for their podcast, "The Siegel and Shuster Society."