Episode 158 - Naomi
Men of Steel
No guests this time — just Case and Jmike diving into Naomi, both the first comic volume by Brian Michael Bendis, David F. Walker, and Jamal Campbell, and the CW pilot it inspired! We unpack her origins, the themes of identity and legacy, and how this new hero fits into the Superman-adjacent universe. Support us on Patreon! Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: November 21, 2025 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Geoff Moonen Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love,...
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Episode 157 - Supreme: The Return with Logan Crowley
Men of Steel
This week on Men of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined once again by Logan Crowley to dive into the back half of Alan Moore’s Supreme saga — Supreme: The Return! We explore how Moore redefined heroism through metafiction, nostalgia, and some of the boldest Superman-adjacent storytelling of the ’90s. Support us on Patreon! Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: November 8, 2025 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Geoff Moonen Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love,...
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Episode 156 - An Interview with JM DeMatteis
Men of Steel
This week on Men of Steel, Case and Jmike sit down with legendary comics writer J.M. DeMatteis to talk about his incredible career and his thoughts on the Man of Steel himself. From Kraven’s Last Hunt to Justice League International and beyond, we dive into storytelling, spirituality, and what makes Superman such an enduring symbol of hope. #MenOfSteelPod #JMDeMatteis #Superman #DCComics #ComicsPodcast #SupermanAdjacent Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: October 24, 2025 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Geoff...
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Episode 155 - Megamind with JD Martin
Men of Steel
This week on Men of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined once again by friend of the show JD Martin to talk about the 2010 animated super-comedy Megamind! We dig into its sharp humor, surprisingly heartfelt themes, and why this blue-skinned “villain” might be one of the most Superman-adjacent characters DreamWorks ever created. #MenOfSteelPod #Megamind #SupermanAdjacent #JDmartin #Animation #SuperheroMovies Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: October 10, 2025 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Geoff Moonen Certain Point Of...
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Episode 154 - Superman: Red Son (Animated) with DJ Nik
Men of Steel
This week our latest Men of Steel is a conversation with DJ Nik (Happiness in Darkness, Gold Standard, etc.) about the animated adaptation of Superman: Red Son. Find DJ Nik: Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: September 26, 2025 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Geoff Moonen Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: Join us on Discord: PODCAST SHOWS: ▶ Men...
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Episode 153 - An Interview with Paul Kaminski
Men of Steel
In this episode of Men of Steel, Case flies solo for a truly super conversation with Paul Kaminski, Superman Group Editor at DC Comics. From current titles to legacy influences, Paul shares behind-the-scenes insights on shaping the world of Superman across books, teams, and timelines. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious how the cape stays iconic decade after decade, this one's for you! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: September 12, 2025 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Geoff Moonen Certain Point Of View is a podcast...
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Episode 152 - The Legion: Foundations with Jim Fetters, Jay McKiernan, and Chris Batista
Men of Steel
In this special crossover episode of Men of Steel, we kick off a two-part team-up with the Long Live the Legion podcast! We’re diving into “Foundations,” the early 2000s arc from The Legion—with special guests Jim and Jay from LLtL and the artist of the arc himself, Chris Batista! Together, we explore Superman’s legacy in the 31st century, the evolving identity of the Legion, and what it was like illustrating this future-forward storyline. Overview Case Aiken introduces crossover episode, featuring Jmike Folson, Jim Fetters, Jay McKiernan, and Chris Batista discussing the...
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Episode 151 - Cla$$War with Jesse Fresco
Men of Steel
This week on Men of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by writer and critic Jesse Fresco to dig into the early 2000s series Cla$$War. We unpack the political fury, superhero deconstruction, and lasting relevance of this overlooked gem from the Bush-era boom in gritty, socially charged comics. #MenOfSteelPod #Cla$$War #RobWilliams #SupermanAdjacent #JesseFresco #ComicsPodcast Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: August 15, 2025 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Geoff Moonen Certain Point Of View is a podcast...
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Episode 150 - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story with Ryan Luis Rodriguez
Men of Steel
On this heartfelt installment of Men of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Ryan Luis Rodriguez (One Track Mind, Reels of Justice) to discuss the powerful documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. We reflect on Reeve’s legacy as both a performer and a real-life hero, unpack the emotional depth of the film, and celebrate the enduring impact of the Man of Steel. #ChristopherReeve #Superman #SuperManDocumentary #MenOfSteelPod #ReelsOfJustice #OneTrackMind Find Ryan at: and Overview Episode 150 of the Men of Steel podcast celebrates hosts Case Aiken and Jmike Folson's...
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Episode 149 - Superman (2025) with Addy Thomas
Men of Steel
There’s a new Superman movie out so OBVIOUSLY we’re covering it! It’s a big enough deal that we even got CPOV Founder Addy Thomas to come out of podcast retirement and join us for the main discussion! On top of that we solicited feedback from our listeners and, boy, did they deliver! Tune in for our thoughts and the thoughts of: Alex Ramsey Ben Haslar Derek Van Dyke Ed Gross JD Martin Jesse Fresco Jim Fetters Keith Lehtinen Lee Greger Logan Crowley Matt aka Stormageddon Michael Stumbo Nic Woolfe Richard Snyder Ryan Luis Rodriguez
info_outlineNo guests this time — just Case and Jmike diving into Naomi, both the first comic volume by Brian Michael Bendis, David F. Walker, and Jamal Campbell, and the CW pilot it inspired! We unpack her origins, the themes of identity and legacy, and how this new hero fits into the Superman-adjacent universe.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia
Men of Steel Full Episode
Originally aired: November 21, 2025
Edited by Sophia Ricciardi
Scored by Geoff Moonen
Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com
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Outline
️ Introduction and Topic Setup (00:00 - 10:36)
- Discussion opens with commentary on a break-in scenario as a humorous analogy.
- Hosts introduce the podcast episode focused on Naomi, a comic series and its TV adaptation.
Comic Book Deep Dive, Part 1 (10:38 - 20:37)
- Case shares his late discovery of Naomi via Superman comics.
- Discussion of typical Brian Michael Bendis storytelling traits and Naomi's origin story.
Comic Book Deep Dive, Part 2 (20:37 - 29:58)
- Discussion of the comic’s minimal action narrative; Naomi only fights once near the end.
- Critique of the pacing and suggestions for narrative recap.
TV Show Critique, Part 1 (29:58 - 39:35)
- Hosts express strong disappointment with the Naomi TV series.
- Exploration of key changes from comic to show, including character depth.
TV Show Critique, Part 2 (39:36 - 49:32)
- Further criticism of the TV show’s deviation from comic lore.
- Exploration of Naomi’s 'Mary Sue' characterization and visual production issues.
TV Show Critique, Part 3 and General Reflection (49:32 - 58:53)
- Frustration with the show's pacing and poor adaptation of comic’s style.
- Suggestions for animated series instead of live action.
Comparative Analysis and Storytelling Challenges (58:53 - 01:08:51)
- Reflection on comic’s pacing translating into TV episodic structure.
- Challenges of stretching limited content to a full season.
Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up (01:08:52 - 01:19:00)
- Overall enjoyment of the comic despite flaws and disapproval of the TV show.
- Hope for future projects that better capture the comic's qualities.
Closing Remarks and Promotional Segment (01:19:03 - 01:27:09)
- Hosts encourage listeners to read the comic and promote Patreon.
- Plug for Case’s new podcast project Trade School.