Superhero Cinephiles

Perry Constantine and Derrick Ferguson (Host Emeritus)

Author and comic book fan Perry Constantine is your guide into the world of superhero film and TV! In each episode, Perry and a guest tackle a different movie or TV show and go into detail about what works and what doesn't, trying to focus on the stuff they enjoy as opposed to ranting about the stuff they hate.

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Oct 26, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
SBP #1 – Amalgam Comics
For the first episode of the Superhero Bibliophiles companion podcast, Perry is joined by returning guest Eoin Smith to dive into the Amalgam Age of Comics! On two occassions, Marvel and DC came together and combined several of their characters together for a series of one-shots with characters like Dark Claw (Batman/Wolverine), Super Soldier (Captain America/Superman), Amazon (Wonder Woman/Storm), and many more! Visit Eoin’s Linktree to find out more about him. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Oct 19, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
SCP #220 – Gargoyles Season 1 (1994)
Ashley Thomas returns to the show to discuss the first season of the cult favorite animated series, Gargoyles! Created by Greg Weisman, who has a litany of fan-favorite shows under his belt. In addition to talking about the episodes, Ashley also shares how imapctful the show was on her own life. Follow Ashley on Bluesky and find out more about her podcasts Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Oct 12, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
SCP #219 – Spider-Man (1977)
Before Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire, there was another live-action Spider-Man. Justin Zyduck of The Iron Age of Comics joins to discuss the CBS Spider-Man telefilm/pilot starring Nicholas Hammond! With a lack of supervillains, poor SFX, and some odd choices with the origin story, this was an interesting attempt to capitalize on the success of The Incredible Hulk. Listen to Justin on The Iron Age of Comics podcast! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Oct 5, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
SCP #218 – Hawkeye (2021)
NOTE: An earlier version had some audio overlap issues. They've been fixed now. Christmas comes early as author Bobby Nash returns to the show to discuss 2021's Disney+ series, Hawkeye! We talk the comic influences of the show, the introductions of Kate Bishop, Echo, and the Swordsman, the re-introduction of the Kingpin. And of course we gush over Florence Pugh's return as Yelena. Visit BobbyNash.com to learn more about Bobby's writing. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Sep 28, 2025 · 1 hr 40 min
SCP #217 – The Fantastic Four (1994)
With the Fantastic Four entering the MCU, it's time to look back at their very first live-action outing. We're finally covering the Roger Corman-produced, never-officially released 1994 Fantastic Four movie! Fellow podcaster Logan Crowley joins Perry for a look at this strange little film. Listen to Logan on the Single Bound podcast and follow him on Instagram. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Sep 21, 2025 · 57 min
SCP #216 – Black Adam (2022)
The balance of power in the DC Universe absolutely shifted...although not in the way Dwayne Johnson had thought. This week, Perry is joined by Kaz Wheeler to discuss the largely underwhelming Black Adam. Listen to Kaz on the Didn't Get All of It Japan podcast and follow him on Bluesky and Instagram. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Sep 14, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
SCP #215 – X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
We're back with all-new episodes! This time, Perry is joined by Daniel Cohen, host of Batman by the Numbers, to break down X-Men: Apocalypse! Expected to chart a new course with the First Class cast, it...didn't exactly turn out that way. Listen to Daniel on The Pop Break's Batman by the Numbers podcast. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Sep 7, 2025 · 2 hr 24 min
Summer of Superman Bonus – Ranking the DCEU
In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. For our final rebroadcast, revisit Perry's ranking of the DCEU (and see how his opinions have evolved) with cosplayer Justin De Voe! New episodes return next week! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Aug 31, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Summer of Superman Bonus – Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. In our second bonus, revisit Perry's discussion of the Snyder Cut with author Adam Lance Garcia! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Aug 24, 2025 · 1 hr 40 min
Summer of Superman Bonus – Justice League (2017)
In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. As a bonus, revisit Perry and Derrick's coverage of Josstice League, the Whedon cut of Justice League. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Aug 17, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Summer of Superman #15 – The Death and Return of Superman (2023)
In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. We close out this rebroadcast series with Perry and Krypton Report's Tyler Patrick's discussion of the Death and Return of Superman! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Aug 10, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Summer of Superman #14 – Superman: Red Son (2020)
In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. Revisit Perry and Stacy Dooks' conversation about Superman: Red Son! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Aug 3, 2025 · 1 hr 56 min
Summer of Superman #13 – Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. This time, we look back on Perry and Derrick's epic takedown of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Jul 27, 2025 · 1 hr 41 min
Summer of Superman #12 – The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? (2015)
In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. This time, we revisit Perry and Derrick's discussion of the documentary, The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?, going into the troubled production of what would have been a wild film. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Jul 26, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
Summer of Superman Bonus: Secret Identities
Perry was recently on Digging For Kryptonite with Anthony Desiato to discuss the necessity of Superman's secret identity. As a companion to that, listen to this rebroadcast of the time Anthony was on this show to talk about the concept of the superhero secret identity in general! Listen to "Must There Be a Clark Kent?: In Defense of the Secret Identity" on Patreon.
Jul 20, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Summer of Superman #11 – Superman Unbound (2013)
In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. Re-listen to Perry's conversation with Superman podcaster Anthony Desiato about Superman Unbound, the animated adaptation of the Geoff Johns/Gary Frank story, Superman: Brainiac! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Jul 13, 2025 · 1 hr 49 min
Summer of Superman #10 – Man of Steel (2013)
In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. Listen again to Perry's conversation about Man of Steel with author Adam Lance Garcia, a movie that they've both had changing views on over the years. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Jul 12, 2025 · 16 min
Superman (2025) Spoiler-Free Instant Reaction
Just a quick digression from our Summer of Superman recap. Perry had the opportunity to see the new Superman movie last night and wanted to share some quick, spoiler-free, post-film reactions.
Jul 6, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Summer of Superman #9 – Superman vs. the Elite (2012)
In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. In this episode, revisit Perry's discussion with podcaster Craig McKenzie about Superman vs. the Elite, the animated adaptation of one of the greatest Superman stories ever written! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.
Jun 29, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Summer of Superman #8 – All-Star Superman (2011)
In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage. This time around, revisit Perry's discussion on All-Star Superman with Superman fan (and his former teacher) Bernie Gerstmayr! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact If you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and one free short story by clicking here. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for anonymous internet surfing and accessing geoblocked content. Sign up using my link for a free trial.