DC SpecialCast

DC SpecialCast #21 – Four Star Spectacular #4

Wonder Woman! Superboy! Hawkman! Hawkgirl! Where could you read about all 4 of these Spectacular Heroes in 1976? In Four Star Spectacular #4, that’s where! Join Paul and

DC SpecialCast #20 – Star Hunters!

Star Trek? Too talky! Star Wars? Too flashy! Star HUNTERS? Just right! Join Mike Atchison and Paul Kien as they discuss DC Super Stars #16 -Star Hunters from 1977!  Of co

DC SpecialCast #19 – The Untold Origin of the Justice Society of America

This month, the Irredeemable Shag FINALLY agreed to be on DC SpecialCast! Paul and Shag discuss the first super team – the Justice Society of America!  Thrill to the firs

DC SpecialCast #18 – The Summer of Supergirl!

This episode Paul welcomes back Dr. Anj to discuss who else – Supergirl! Super DC Giant #S-24 is like a mini trade paperback with 4 related stories of the Maid of Might a

DC SpecialCast #17 – The Three Musketeers and Robin Hood!

This episode, Paul welcomes another UK podcaster to the show – David Steel, the co-host of the Earth 2 Podcast!  David and Paul are all for one and one for all as they di

DC SpecialCast #16 – Super-Heroes vs. Super Gorillas!

This month, listener and first-time (sort of) podcaster John Steib joins Paul to discuss the 1976 one-shot, Super-Heroes vs. Super Gorillas! Our heroes battle the Gorilla

DC SpecialCast #15 – The Wild and Wacky World of Sergio Aragones!

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Matt Sirois and Paul Kien as they discuss DC Super Stars #13 – The Wild and Wacky World of Sergio Aragones! Listen as they talk abou

DC SpecialCast #14 – Love 1971

It’s February, and nothing warms the heart more than a great love story! So, join Siskoid and Paul as they discuss Super DC Giant S-21 – Love 1971! This comic has some gr

DC SpecialCast #13 – Wanted! The World’s Most Dangerous Villains!

Happy New Year! And what better way to ring in 2026 than to thrill to some classic yarns featuring some of DC’s vilest villains? Join Paul Kien and his guest Peter Watson

DC SpecialCast 12.1 - Announcing the Monthly Planet! (and 2026 Promo)

Our Bat-Nephew Isamu Hideaki-Yukinori created this awesome announcement that we had to share!  What an awesome surprise! Thanks Isamu - you are the greatest!  

DC SpecialCast #12 – Super-Star Holiday Special!

It’s a holiday spectacular at the Fire and Water Podcast Network!  Join Paul Kien, Ryan Daly, Rob Kelly, Brett Young, Chris Franklin, and Shawn M.  Myers as we discuss DC

DC SpecialCast #11 – Danger: Dinosaurs At Large!

Watch out – here come the dinosaurs! This month, Martin Gray joins Paul to discuss the classic DC Special #27 from 1977 – Danger: Dinosaurs at Large! by the awesome team

DC SpecialCast #10 – Ghosts!

Happy Halloween Month!  This month, DC SpecialCast is getting in on the spooky fun by reviewing DC Special Series #7 from 1978 – The Ghosts Special!  And who else could b

DC SpecialCast #9 – Secret Origins of Doctor Fate, Black Canary, and Lightray!

G’Day, Mate! This month, Paul welcomes Australian podcaster Brento3000 to DC SpecialCast! Our Patreon supporters spoke, and we listened!  Brent and Paul cover DC Special

DC SpecialCast #8 – Enemy Ace!

This month, Paul welcomes frequent network guest Captain Entropy to the show.  They discuss DC Special #26 from 1977 starring Enemy Ace!  Tune in for an entertaining comb

DC SpecialCast #7 – The Superman Spectacular!

Look Up!  That’s right, at DC SpecialCast, we have no problem hitching a ride on the Superman movie hype train! Join Brett Young and Paul Kien as they discuss a comic tha

DC SpecialCast #6 – Earth Shattering Disasters!

Earthquakes in Gotham City! Power outage in 30th century Metropolis! Sentient oil blobs threaten to wipe out Hawaii! Is it a 1970s disaster movie?  Nope, just another mon

DC SpecialCast #5 – The All-Girl Issue!

Stand Back, Boys! The Girls are Taking Over! Join Dr. Anj and Paul Kien as they talk about “The Daring and the Different” DC Special #3 – The All-Girl Issue!  Behind a fa

DC SpecialCast #4 – JSApril Presents the Wonder Woman Spectacular!

Throughout April 2025, dozens of podcasters and bloggers are sharing their own unique tributes to the original superhero team – the Justice Society of America! Here at DC

DC SpecialCast #3 – Five Star Super-Hero Spectacular!

This is a big one!  Join Ryan Daly and Paul Kien as we discuss 1977’s DC Special Series #1 – better known as the Five-Star Super-Hero Spectacular!  Batman! Aquaman! Atom!