Derek Russell is a lifelong Superman Ambassador and the host of The House of El - the longest running "Smallville" and Superman podcast online for the last 20 years.
A writer and journalist, Russell has written for DC Comics and was featured in the "Smallville" sixth season DVD set.
He recently emceeed the first "Smallville" convention in 2024 for Creation Entertainment.
Derek Russell's Hosted Episodes
Derek Russell has hosted three Episodes.
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March 3rd, 2025
Luke and Derek discuss their shared love for the intrepid Lois Lane and are joined by sculptor David L. Deming to discuss the Superman statues he's crafted that will be unveiled at Tribute Plaza in Cleveland. Plus, Professor Bailey returns for a lesson in the history of Lois Lane.
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February 10th, 2025
Hosts Derek Russell from The House of El and Luke Bugg aka The Geek of Steel take you back to 1938 in this inaugural episode of the official Siegel and Shuster Society Podcast, honoring the legacy and tapestry of Superman. In their first outing, Russell and Bugg discuss their own storied histories with the Man of Steel, sit down with the Siegel and Shuster Society foundation's board president (and Jerry Siegel relative), Gary Kaplan, and are visited by Professor Bailey with an installment of "Superman 101" about the history of Action Comics #1.
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January 28th, 2025
Join hosts Luke Bugg aka The Geek of Steel and Derek Russell from The House of El as they embark on a mission to commemorate and celebrate the history of Superman and his creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
