The House of El: A Superman, Smallville & DCU Podcast

Smallville | SV25: Michael Rosenbaum on Playing Everyone's Favorite Lex Luthor, Finding His Confidence and Returning to Smallville

Smallville didn’t just launch a superhero icon, it gave Michael Rosenbaum a lasting legacy and a role so definitive that fans still call him “their Lex Luthor” 25 years l

Smallville | SV25 - Kristin Kreuk on Lana Lang's Legacy, Growing Up in Front of the Camera and Always Holding on to Smallville

Kristin Kreuk has spent 25 years living inside one of TV's most beloved coming-of-age stories, and she opens up about the pressure of growing up on camera, the fraught re

Smallville | SV25: Aaron Ashmore on Becoming an Olsen Twice and Finding Life After Jimmy's Death

Smallville's Aaron Ashmore - who portrayed both Henry James Olsen and younger brother James Bartholomew Olsen on the series - sits down with The House of El's Derek to re

Lanterns | S1E08 - 'Dirt and Stars' - Season Finale

Derek and Graham break down how 'Dirt and Stars' lands its biggest swings, from the true identity behind Hal’s death to John Stewart’s hard-won transformation into someth

Lanterns | S1E07 - 'The Jordan Boys' Legacy'- Hal’s Hidden Truth

Derek and Graham unpack the penultimate episode of Lanterns, where a graveyard mystery leads to revelations about Hal Jordan, his family legacy, and the secrets surroundi

Lanterns | S1E06 - 'Bad Optics' - "I Hope I Mattered"

Derek and Graham discuss the latest episode of Lanterns, including Hal Jordan’s funeral, John Stewart’s return to Rushville, Guy Gardner’s arrival, and the mystery surrou

Lanterns | Bonus: Breaking Down the Lanterns Midseason Trailer

The Lanterns midseason trailer just dropped, and Graham and Derek break down its biggest clues, including Hal’s return to Rushville, John’s time in prison, Guy Gardner’s

Lanterns | S1E05 - 'Lights Out' - Power, Fear, and What the Ring Costs

The Lanterns mid-season episode that felt like a finale! But don't worry— we have three more episodes left! If you’re watching Lanterns for the twists, the lore, and the

Lanterns | S1E04 - ‘The Weenie’ - Everybody's a Threat and We're All in Danger

Derek and Graham discuss the latest episode of Lanterns, focusing on trust, gut instinct, and misdirection. They examine the relationship between Hal Jordan and John Stew

Lanterns | Bonus: William Goodman on Tom King, Aaron Pierre's Star Power & the DCU’s Future

In this bonus podcast Derek, Graham, and our special guest this week—writer William Goodman—break down why this show is working so well, what episode 3 unlocks about Hal

Lanterns | Bonus: Green Lantern's Light - How Lanterns Episode 3 Brought Mike Sowell to Tears

Journalist Mike Sowell shares his lifelong story of being a lifelong Green Lantern fan with The House of El's Derek, and how a viral video changed his life this week. Wa

Lanterns | S1E03 - 'OutKast' - The Weight of the Ring, the Price of Fearlessness

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 s

Lanterns | Bonus - The Ring Foundry: How Green Lantern Changed Elias Noel Almeda's Life

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:

Lanterns | S1E02 - 'Trust Fall' - The Suit, the Bird Construct, and Rushville’s Secrets

Derek and Graham dive into the electrifying second episode of Lanterns, "Trust Fall." From jaw-dropping action sequences to easter eggs that delight hardcore fans, this e

Lanterns | The Weeks Ahead - Speculation, Insights and Spoilers

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 for th

Lanterns | S1E01 - 'Pilot' - Hal Jordan and John Stewart Are On the Case

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 myste

SV25: Sam Jones III on Finding Himself Through Pete Ross, Looking Back and Moving Forward

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, his breakout role as Superman's pal and how the se

Supergirl and The Masters of the Universe

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

Supergirl | Non-Spoiler Review

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. Plus, singer/songw

Smallville 25: Sam Witwer on Finding the Beast Within, What Every Superman Actor Should Possess and Resurrecting Darth Maul

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, what he regrets