Episode 163 - Legends of Dead Earth: Superman: The Man of Steel with Jay McKiernan
Men of Steel
This week on Men of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Jay McKiernan to explore the Legends of Dead Earth annual for Superman: The Man of Steel from 1996. Written by Kurt Busiek, this issue delivers a sweeping space opera full of big ideas, bold heroism, and some seriously strong artwork to match. Spoiler alert: we all love this one. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: March 6, 2026 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Gen Moonen Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star...
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Episode 162 - Legends of Dead Earth: The Adventures of Superman with Frank Hernandez
Men of Steel
This week on Men of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Frank Hernandez to discuss the Legends of Dead Earth annual for The Adventures of Superman. We unpack how the story explores an oppressed people who’ve been gaslit into believing they were the villains—and the role Superman plays in revealing the truth, restoring history, and reframing heroism in a broken world. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: February 6, 2026 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Geoff Moonen Certain Point Of View is a podcast...
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Episode 161 - Legends of Dead Earth: Supergirl with Keith Lehtinen
Men of Steel
This week on Men of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Keith Lehtinen to explore the Legends of Dead Earth DC Annual featuring the memory of Supergirl. We dig into this bleak future tale, how Supergirl fits into DC’s long tradition of alternate timelines, and what this story reveals about legacy when hope is in short supply. Support us on Patreon! Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: January 9, 2026 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,...
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Episode 160 - World's Finest (1999) Part 1 with Alex and Amanda Ramsey
Men of Steel
We’re joined by Alex and Amanda Ramsey from Night of the Batmen for Part 1 of a crossover discussion on the 1999 World’s Finest series! We dig into Superman and Batman at the turn of the millennium, the tone of late-’90s DC, and why this era of team-ups still sparks debate. Part 2 continues on Night of the Batmen—so make sure to catch both sides of the conversation! Support us on Patreon! Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: December 19, 2025 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Geoff Moonen Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness!...
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Episode 159 - World's Finest (1990) with Kris Ingersoll
Men of Steel
This week on Men of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Kris Ingersoll (Media/Lit, Batman By The Numbers) to talk about the 1990 World’s Finest miniseries! We dig into how this story redefined the dynamic between Superman and Batman, the tone of early ’90s DC, and why this team-up still holds up decades later. #MenOfSteelPod #WorldsFinest #Superman #Batman #DCComics #ComicsPodcast #KrisIngersoll Support us on Patreon! Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: December 5, 2025 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Geoff Moonen Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all...
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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...
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.