The CapedWonder Superman Podcast

Just Jay & Jim Version. It’s finally here! Our audio commentary for Superman II: The Original Theatrical Lester Cut (127 minutes).Put Superman II on and listen along with Jay Towers & Jim Bowers for the special "Just Jay & Jim Version." This edition is designed specifically for fans watching Superman II while listening to our commentary. To ensure the commentary aligns perfectly with your viewing experience, we recommend starting the audio right after the Warner Bros. logo piece ends. When you see the deep space star field appear immediately after the logo fades out, press play on your headphones or smart device.If you prefer to enjoy the commentary without watching the film, please download the "In Your Car Version," created especially for listening during car rides, walks, or whenever you don't have Superman II on a screen. If a commercial plays before our commentary, you will need to pause your audio after the commercial and then start it at the right spot.

In this special edition of the Caped Wonder Superman Podcast, Jay Towers and Jim Bowers travel to Los Angeles to visit the legendary Prop Store, where they finally meet CEO and founder Stephen Lane—along with his incredible team, including Prop Store’s Jamie Jamitkowski.This unforgettable episode features iconic reunions and rare treasures from the Superman film legacy:Mark Pillow, a.k.a. Nuclear Man from Superman IV, reunites for the first time in decades with actor Jon Cryer, who played Lenny Luthor! Together, they come face to face with their original screen-worn costumes from the film.Paul Kaethler, who portrayed little Ricky Lang in Superman III, is stunned to see the infamous evil Superman costume up close—expected to fetch between $200,000 and $400,000 at auction.Jay and Jim also explore other amazing Superman props featured in this year’s Prop Store auction, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at these cinematic treasures. Watch the full episode at CapedWonder.com and on the FOX Local app. Just search Caped Wonder Prop Store Preview.

This time will be the best time of all! Episode 52 is soaring high with a Christopher Reeve Legacy favorite! Paul Kaethler, who played Ricky in Superman III, not only got to fly on the big screen but also got behind the controls of some super explosives! All the stories you’ve been waiting for are here, and this episode is also a special video podcast with tons of never-before-seen photos and stories! Join Jim, Jay, Paul, and maybe even Buster! The Caped Wonder Superman Podcast is back! Don't miss this video podcast on capedwonder.com, youtube, and facebook!

Take-off on a whirlwind of nostalgia and insider tales with Episode 51 of The Caped Wonder Superman Podcast! Jay Towers & Jim Bowers sit down with Chris Richardson, who takes us on a journey behind the scenes of cinematic magic. From the breathtaking landscapes of Krypton and the Fortress of Solitude to ensuring Christopher Reeve soared as the iconic Man of Steel, Chris's experiences as a Pinewood Studios apprentice are simply awe-inspiring. But that's not all! Join Jay & Jim as they share their exhilarating DC debut in Superman '78: The Metal Curtain. Brace yourselves for an epic lineup at the Hall of Heroes Con, featuring the menacing Ursa, the formidable Non, and the unforgettable Nuclear Man. And mark your calendars for Superman in Concert as the Caped Wonder Team heads to California and prepares to serenade fans with symphonic superhero bliss.With excitement buzzing in the air, Jay & Jim are back and feeling "swell" about what promises to be another SUPER year of adventures and revelations.

Get ready for Part II of our Alberta Adventure! Jay Towers & Jim Bowers make a roadside stop at the Kent Farm, the Smallville Cemetery, and that exploding gas station. Plus our friend Stephen Lane from Propstore gives us an exclusive first look at some of the Superman Film Props in this year's big auction. This is also a great video podcast you can watch on facebook or CapeWonder.com.

In Episode 48, Jay & Jim are back and this time they each have the brand new Superman 5-Film Collection 4K Steelbook. It's a very first look and first listen! This special episode can also be viewed on CapedWonder.com, facebook, and youtube. The first of many deep dives in the Christopher Reeve Legacy of Superman Films. Superman, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III and Superman IV.

In this Special Edition of the Caped Wonder Superman Podcast Martin Lakin joins Jay Towers for a special VIP Preview of the 2022 Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia. Our guest is Stephen Lane who once again does not disappoint. An amazing Superman Costume! Boots from Non and Zod! Those amazing and complete Ursa and Supergirl costumes and so much more. This is a very special VIDEO podcast you can watch on the CapedWonder Facebook page or simply listen right now!

Jim & Dolores live in Canada and not only do they have a story to tell, but they have the pictures to prove it. In episode 45 Jay Towers & Jim Bowers head back to the falls to hear the extraordinary story behind the family of 4 who pop up all over the iconic Niagara Falls scene in Superman II. Why were they in the film? How did they get so many so many photos and how did their children get on the laps of Christopher Reeve & Margot Kidder> Happen to be in Niagara Falls... and Jay & Jim are very much around as usual.

It's the 35th Anniversary of Superman IV and Lacy Warfield has returned to the Daily Planet. In Episode 43, Jay Towers & Jim Bowers are thrilled to chat with Mariel Hemingway about her role in the Reeve Legacy of films. How did Margot Kidder help Mariel become a mom? What about all of those extra scenes of Lacy? What does she love about meeting fans? Mariel was so much fun and helps the guys preview her appearance at the Christopher Reeve Legacy Reunion in Detroit for Motor City Comic Con. How could one podcast be so square and so delicious?

Superman IV was all about that letter to Superman from a boy named Jeremy. But would Superman say yes? Damian McLawhorn did! In Episode 42 Jay and Jim talk everything Superman IV with Jeremy himself. How he got the part, his time on the set, and all of those extra scenes. The Quest for Answers continue and this episode is FILLED with behind the scenes photos and stories. Damian spent days on wires with Christopher Reeve and has great stories. Watch it on CapedWonder.com or the Caped Wonder Superman Podcast Facebook page. The guys also discuss the Reeve Legacy Reunion coming to Motor City Comic Con in May, 2022.

On this final Caped Wonder Superman Podcast for 2021, Jay & Jim are ready for the gift of storytelling with actor Mac McDonald. Episode 41 explores Mac's time on not only Superman IV, but also 1989's Batman. Mac is a very funny guy, and his stories about working face to face with Lex, The Joker and even 007 will have you on the edge of your seat! What would you say to Gene Hackman if you saw him walking towards you? How would you approach Jack Nicholson in his Joker costume. Mac speaks from experience and Yule Love it!

Episode 39 is finally here! Jay & Jim get a FIRST LOOK at some of the 25 'Superman lots' in the 2021 Prop Store Auction with Super Special Guest Stephen Lane. This episode is great to hear and even better to see!