# Lanterns, Superman & DCU Podcast | The House of El

> The House of El (formerly Starkville's House of El, or SHoE) is the internet's longest-running Superman podcast and fan community, broadcasting continuously since 2005. Hosted by Derek Russell and Graham Hancock, it delivers in-depth episodic retrospectives, creator interviews, and breaking analysis of the Man of Steel across television, film, and comics.

## Core Resources

- [About & Hosts](https://www.superhouseofel.com/about.md): Complete show history, host bios (Graham Hancock and team), and 20-year milestone archive.
- [Episodes Archive](https://www.superhouseofel.com/posts): Full library of podcast episodes and articles.
- [Podcast RSS Feed](https://feeds.fireside.fm/supermantvtalk/rss): Standard podcast RSS audio feed.
- [Full LLM Context](https://www.superhouseofel.com/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive multi-episode show notes and deep context for AI agents.

## Recent Episodes (Native Markdown)

- [Lanterns | S1E03 - 'OutKast' - The Weight of the Ring, the Price of Fearlessness [Podcast]](https://www.superhouseofel.com/lanterns-outkast.md) (2026-08-31): In the latest Lanterns coverage from The House of El, Derek and Graham dive into hour three's "OutKast," exploring its storytelling, character development, and cultural significance.
- [Lanterns | Bonus - The Ring Foundry: How Green Lantern Changed Elias Noel Almeda's Life [Podcast]](https://www.superhouseofel.com/lanterns-ring-foundry.md) (2026-08-28): In this bonus episode of "Lanterns" coverage this week, Derek interviews Elias Noel Almeda, the creator of The Ring Foundry. Elias shares how discovering "Green Lantern: Rebirth" later in life inspired major pivots in his personal and creative journey.
- [Lanterns | S1E02 - 'Trust Fall' - The Suit, the Bird Construct, and Rushville’s Secrets [Podcast]](https://www.superhouseofel.com/lanterns-trust-fall.md) (2026-08-26)
- [Lanterns | The Weeks Ahead - Speculation, Insights and Spoilers [Podcast]](https://www.superhouseofel.com/lanterns-trailer.md) (2026-08-19): Graham and Derek walk through the final moments of the "Lanterns" premiere again, while offering speculation and insight into what could be discerned from trailers.
- [Lanterns | S1E01 - 'Pilot' - Hal Jordan and John Stewart Are On the Case [Podcast]](https://www.superhouseofel.com/lanterns-pilot.md) (2026-08-17): Derek and Graham breakdown the twists and turns of the series premiere of DC Studios' and HBO's LANTERNS - examining the history of the Green Lanterns on Earth, the mystery surrounding Rushville, Nebraska, and the chemistry of stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre.
- [SV25: Sam Jones III on Finding Himself Through Pete Ross, Looking Back and Moving Forward [Podcast]](https://www.superhouseofel.com/sv25-sam-jones-iii.md) (2026-07-26): Smallville's Pete "The Boss" Ross - King Sam Jones III stops by The House of El to share his side of the last 25 years
- [Supergirl and The Masters of the Universe [Podcast]](https://www.superhouseofel.com/supergirl-he-man.md) (2026-07-21): Luke and Derek catch up and dive into the positives of "Supergirl," discuss the new delay for "The Batman Part II" and completely geek out over this summer's "Masters of the Universe" reboot.
- [Supergirl | Non-Spoiler Review [Podcast]](https://www.superhouseofel.com/supergirl-review-episode.md) (2026-07-06): Derek discusses his two viewings of Supergirl, how the film is performing and gives his non-spoiler review in the first of three episodes for the film.
- [Alt-rock-altitude: ‘Supergirl’ soars superbly](https://www.superhouseofel.com/supergirl-review.md) (2026-06-25): As we approach the one-year anniversary of the punk-rock-hope delivered by last summer’s ’Superman,’ Milly Alcock’s ‘Supergirl’ has arrived to turn the DCU jukebox to a B-side; something a little grungier, a lot louder.
- [SV25: Sam Witwer on Finding the Beast Within, What Every Superman Actor Should Possess and Resurrecting Darth Maul  [Podcast]](https://www.superhouseofel.com/sv25-sam-witwer.md) (2026-06-12): Sam Witwer - known for his iconic "monster" roles like Smallville's Davis Bloome/Doomsday and Star Wars' Darth Maul - reflects on his time in Smallville.
- [SV25: Eric Johnson on Playing the Bully, Getting the Girl and Being a Foil to Superman [Podcast]](https://www.superhouseofel.com/sv25-eric-johnson.md) (2026-05-22): Smallville's Whitney Fordman - Eric Johnson - stops by The House of El to look back on his freshmen season of the series, how playing the foil to Superman shaped his acting career and what he really took away from the set.
- [SV25: Laura Vandervoort Shares the Strength that Kara Zor-El Taught Her on Smallville [Podcast]](https://www.superhouseofel.com/sv25-laura-vandervoort.md) (2026-05-01): Join Derek from The House of El for another Smallville 25 interview, this time with Supergirl actress Laura Vandervoort as she shares her journey from auditioning for Smallville to becoming an iconic part of the series. 
- [SV25: Erica Durance on the Inception, Evolution and Legacy of Lois Lane in Smallville [Podcast]](https://www.superhouseofel.com/sv25-erica-durance.md) (2026-03-27): The first in The House of El's SV25 series celebrating 25 years of Smallville, Erica Durance shares her journey from community theatre to becoming the iconic, intrepid Lois Lane on the series.
- [March Madness Smallville Episode Bracket](https://www.superhouseofel.com/smallville-bracket.md) (2026-03-23): Here it is! Our annual March Madness Ultimate Smallville Episode bracket! Download your pdf and tag @SuperHouseOfEl wherever you post yours so we can share how you did!
- [The Book of Rao Club Preview, Lanterns, Supergirl and More with the Geek of Steel [Podcast]](https://www.superhouseofel.com/superman-book-rao-club.md) (2026-03-20): Luke Bugg stops by The House of El to discuss our new Patreon exclusive Superman book club that starts April 1, the first Lanterns trailer, excitement for Supergirl in less than 100 days and more!

## Topics & Series

- [DCU](https://www.superhouseofel.com/dcu.md): All things James Gunn's DCU.
- [Interviews](https://www.superhouseofel.com/interviews.md)
- [Krypton](https://www.superhouseofel.com/krypton.md)
- [Lanterns](https://www.superhouseofel.com/lanterns.md): All of our podcast episodes covering the DCU series: LANTERNS.
- [News](https://www.superhouseofel.com/news.md): Updates from the House of El! 
- [Peacemaker](https://www.superhouseofel.com/peacemaker.md)
- [Reviews](https://www.superhouseofel.com/reviews.md)
- [SHoE](https://www.superhouseofel.com/shoe.md): General episiodes of SHoE
- [Smallville](https://www.superhouseofel.com/smallville.md): Episodes about Smallville
- [Specials](https://www.superhouseofel.com/specials.md)
- [Supergirl 2026](https://www.superhouseofel.com/supergirl.md)
- [Superman 2025](https://www.superhouseofel.com/superman-2025.md)
- [Superman and Lois](https://www.superhouseofel.com/superman-and-lois.md): Episodes about Superman and Lois

## Links & Community

- [Website](https://www.superhouseofel.com)
- [X / Twitter](https://x.com/superhouseofel)
- [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-el-superman-smallville-the-dcu/id926900242)
- [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dr71lyalK3p9V2iJKJqTY?si=4465129156fd49c7)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@SuperHouseOfEl)