Always Hold On To Smallville
348 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 223 ratingsAlways Hold On To Smallville is a podcast dedicated to discussing every episode of the series that ushered in the renaissance of superhero TV...Smallville!
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Episode 40 - 2x19 Precipice
May 16, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBThis week Zach is joined by Jazz Keegan to discuss the fortieth episode of Smallville, "Precipice." They talk Jazz's Smallville, Superman and Houston Rockets fandom, the new sheriff in town, Lex and Helen's relationship, alternate titles, and much more. The Legend of Chun-Li begins in the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C+ Jazz's Grade: B IMDB Grade: 8.1 Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2 ...
Episode 39 - 2x18 Visitor
May 10, 2017 15:09 - 1 hour - 85 MBThis week Zach is joined by Billy Pollihan to discuss the thirty ninth episode of Smallville, "Visitor." They talk Billy's Smallville and Superman fandom, Reeve vs. Reeves, why Mon-El would've been a perfect character to appear in the series (and maybe even this episode), and parallels to the movie K-Pax! Welcome Billy as our newest visitor to Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+ Billy's Grade: B- IMDB Grade: 7.9 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: PASS ...
Episode 38 - 2x17 Rosetta
May 03, 2017 11:21 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBThis week Zach is joined by Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV and author of several companion books on the series, to discuss the thirty eighth episode of Smallville, "Rosetta." They talk this love letter to the Superman mythos, honor the incredible legacy of Christopher Reeve, and of course have a good bit of fun along the way including what becomes a recurring joke about Tom Welling's birthday. Our own personal rosetta stone to the behind the scenes stories of the series jo...
Episode 38 - 2x17 Brimstone
April 01, 2017 13:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBThis week Zach discusses the forty third episode of Superboy, "Brimstone." Points of conversation include this episode's Eisner Award winning writers, long nails on Superman villains, Key & Peele, and much more! Also we briefly touch on Superboy's spiritual successor series Smallville and which show was truer to the character of Superman. You know our answer...Always Hold On To Superboy! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: D IMDB Grade: 7.1 Superman Homepage Grade: N/A Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES...
Episode 37 - 2x16 Fever
February 08, 2017 10:25 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBThis week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the thirty seventh episode of Smallville, "Fever." They talk Lance's recent appearance on Madame Secretary, thoughts on IMDB shutting down its message board, and Lance's favorite scene in all of Smallville. Hint, it's in this episode! We've got a fever, and the only prescription...is Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+ Lance's Grade: A IMDB Grade: 8.3 Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES T...
Episode 36 - 2x15 Prodigal
February 01, 2017 07:35 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThis week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza and Taylor Evanoff to discuss the thirty sixth episode of Smallville, "Prodigal." They talk Taylor's Smallville fandom, if the chronology of this episode taking place the day after "Rush" makes any sense, and the most infamous dropped character and plot line in Smallville history...LUCAS LUTHOR! Reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated in the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+ Nick's Grade: A- Taylo...
Episode 35 - 2x14 Rush
January 19, 2017 06:44 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBThis week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the thirty fifth episode of Smallville, "Rush." They talk Superman related Christmas gifts, the return of Red Kryptonite, unexpected continuity, Clark and Chole, and song covers! It's an adrenaline ruled conversation in this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Tyler on Krypton Report: kryptonreport.libsyn.com EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B- Tyler''s Grade: C+ IMDB Grade: 8.3 Superman Homepage Grade: 2/...
Episode 34 - 2x13 Suspect
December 25, 2016 16:43 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBThis week Zach is joined Tony Black from The X-Cast: An X-Files Podcast to discuss the thirty fourth episode of Smallville, "Suspect." They talk Tony's background with Smallville, episodic versus serialized television, the wasted character of Henry Small, and Tony's encounters with some of the cast members at a recent convention. There's more than one point of view in this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Tony on The X-Cast: spreaker.com/show/the-x-cast-an-x-files-podcast ...
Episode 33 - 2x12 Insurgence
December 24, 2016 16:39 - 2 hours - 115 MBThis week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the thirty third episode of Smallville, "Insurgence." They talk our first proper look inside Luthorcrop, Maggie Sawyer's introduction, Clark leaping his first tall building in the single bound...sort of, an much more! We have no problem with you listening to the latest episode of Always Hold On To Smallville without our knowledge! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Matt's Grade: A+ IMDB Grade: 8.7 Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: F...
Episode 32 - 2x11 Visage
December 14, 2016 17:35 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBThis week Zach is joined by Mike Krause to discuss the thirty second episode of Smallville, "Visage." They talk hape shifters, spaceships, the Iraq War, the friend zone and if this episode holds up. We "STAY AWAY FROM LANA!" in this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B Krause's Grade: C+ IMDB Grade: 8.3 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 1 Amnesia Count: 11 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 4 Cla...
Mailbag #1
December 06, 2016 17:35 - 1 hour - 75 MBThis week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza as we open up the mailbag and read listener emails, messages and iTunes reviews! Thank you all so very much for your feedback, and we'll be making this mailbag show a regular thing so if you want your thoughts read on air...leave us some for next time! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alwaysmallville TWITTER: https://twitter.com/alwaysmallville FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysmallville EMAIL: [email protected]
Episode 31 - 2x10 Skinwalker
November 30, 2016 17:08 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBThis week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the thirty first episode of Smallville, "Skinwalker." They talk Ancient Aliens, the implications of Kryptonians and Kryptonite being on Earth before Clark, real life parallels to the Dakota Access Pipeline, and favorite movie quotes we like to use as often as possible. We've been searching for the latest Always Hold On To Smallville our whole lives! To listen to Zach talk about werewolves on The X-Cast, check out their podcast on "Shapes": ...
Episode 30 - 2x09 Dichotic
November 23, 2016 14:29 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBThis week Zach is joined by Nancy Petru to discuss the thirtieth episode of Smallville, "Dichotic." They talk Home Improvement, shop class, beepers, the meaning of dichotic, and the questionable physics at play in this episode's climax. It took two of us to get the job done in this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C Nancy's Grade: C- IMDB Grade: 8.0 Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite:...
Episode 29 - 2x08 Ryan
November 16, 2016 16:19 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBThis week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the twenty ninth episode of Smallville, "Ryan." They talk VHS tapes, Clark's wardrobe, crying when watching TV, and a little bit of Superman on Supergirl. We can't read your minds, but hopefully you'll enjoy this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Tyler on Krypton Report: kryptonreport.libsyn.com EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Tyler's Grade: A IMDB Grade: 8.8 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel...
Episode 28 - 2x07 Lineage
November 03, 2016 07:43 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBThis week Zach is joined by Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV and author of several companion books on the series, and Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the twenty eighth episode of Smallville, "Lineage." They talk Clark using heat vision to make toast, Lucas Luthor being arguably the series' biggest dropped ball, all things Patrick Cassidy, Lexcorp, and of course...Sheriff Ethan's sideburns. We're jumping all around the timeline on the l...
Superman Special #4 - Supergirl (The Adventures of Supergirl, The Last Children of Krypton)
October 25, 2016 07:17 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBIt's our fourth Superman Special! Supergirl has moved networks for its sophomore season, coming home to The CW where it probably always belonged and going all out by featuring Superman himself in its premiere episodes! No longer a shadowy stunt double or a far away CGI special effect, the Man of Steel has a new face on television: Tyler Hoechlin. Zach is joined by Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV, to discuss this monumental occasion, what we thought of the latest incarnation...
Episode 27 - 2x06 Redux
October 19, 2016 08:36 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThis week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the twenty seventh episode of Smallville, "Redux." They talk this episode's unique production history, set-ups for future episodes, and an overcrowded story in what is generally considered one of Smallville's worst outings. We grew a lot older recordng the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: D+ Matt's Grade: D IMDB Grade: 7.6 Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amazing Te...
Episode 26 - 2x05 Nocturne
October 11, 2016 09:48 - 2 hours - 116 MBThis week Zach is joined by KSiteTV's Ian Gildersleeve to discuss the twenty sixth episode of Smallville, "Nocturne." They talk Ian's Superman and Smallville fandom, his love for Beauty & The Beast, an interesting theory on how this episode could tie into the Veritas mythology from season seven, and much more! We stayed up all night recording this poetic episode of Always Hold On To Smallville! Ian is the author of KSiteTV's Beauty & The Beast episode reviews, a series which has several Smal...
Episode 25 - 2x04 Red
October 04, 2016 06:59 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThis week Zach is joined by Mike Krause to discuss the twenty fifth episode of Smallville, "Red." We talk legendary comic book writer Jeph Loeb joining the series, the first (and best) use of Red Kryptonite on the series, high school class rings and when you're actually supposed to get them, and if it was implied Clark and Jessie...well, you know. We've lost our inhibitions and are telling it like it is in this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A- Krau...
Episode 24 - 2x03 Duplicity
September 27, 2016 07:49 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBThis week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the twenty fourth episode of Smallville, "Duplicity." We talk Pete's role in the series, Lana's second season-self taking root, tying up old plot threads from season one while launching into new ones, and would you REALLY think Clark's ship from Smallville was a spaceship if you found it in a cornfield? A cornfield that no one visited and had no maintenance for over three months apparently. We're not keeping any secrets in this completely ho...
Episode 23 - 2x02 Heat
September 20, 2016 06:38 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx to discuss the twenty third episode of Smallville, "Heat." We talk the look of Smallville's heat vision, the prevalent awkwardness throughout the episode, the time Zach was set on fire, and how breaking up with your long distance boyfriend at the end of a video letter from all this friends kind of ruins the entire thing. All that and more in this HOT new episode of Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Dan's Grade: B+ IMDB...
Episode 22 - 2x01 Vortex
September 13, 2016 08:04 - 2 hours - 126 MBThis week Zach is joined by Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV and author of several companion books on the series, to discuss the twenty second episode of Smallville, "Vortex." They talk Craig's long history covering television dating back to the Lois & Clark days, planned cliffhangers were dropped in "Tempest," which second season episode was filmed before "Vortex," if Clark flew in the tornado and much, much more! Get sucked in to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! ...
Episode 21 - 1x21 Tempest
July 21, 2016 02:04 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBThis week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the twenty first episode of Smallville, "Tempest." We talk Matt's Superman fandom, his thoughts on Lois & Clark and Smallville overall, annoying Superman references, the ages of the main characters (they're HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN), and Matt's Green Arrow costume! Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman: dailyknockoff.com EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A+ Ma...
Episode 20 - 1x20 Obscura
July 12, 2016 01:32 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBThis week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx from Trek.fm to discuss the twentieth episode of Smallville, "Obscura." We talk Daniel's Smallville fandom and his love for the series' Lois Lane, the stubbornness of Jonathan Kent, Whitney as the "first season boyfriend" prototype for the current Arrowverse, and of course the first appearance of the infamous octagonal disc! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B Daniel's Grade: C+ IMDB Grade: 8.2 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERI...
Episode 19 - 1x19 Crush
July 05, 2016 08:34 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBThis week Zach is joined by Nancy Petru to discuss the nineteenth episode of Smallville, "Crush." We talk the Adam Brody of it all, the mechanics of a hit and run car accident resulting in such specific hand injuries, Chloe's love life, and rant a bit about Heroes. EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+ Nancy's Grade: A- IMDB Grade: 8.2 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 10 Clark Loses His Powers: 1 Hospital Visits: 7 In Media Res: 1 Kent ...
Superman Special #3 - Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice - Ultimate Edition
July 02, 2016 06:09 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIt's our third Superman Special! The Always Hold On To Smallville crew had the good fortune to attend a special screening of the Ultimate Edition of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice this week, and we're here to deliver our report! We recount our experience at the screening, discuss the changes made to this extended version of the film, and where we stand on Batman v. Superman now after a few months to digest it and a second, superior version now available to us. Here's the link to Screen...
Superman Special #3 - Batman v Superman - Ultimate Edition
July 02, 2016 06:09 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIt's our third Superman Special! The Always Hold On To Smallville crew had the good fortune to attend a special screening of the Ultimate Edition of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice this week, and we're here to deliver our report! We recount our experience at the screening, discuss the changes made to this extended version of the film, and where we stand on Batman v Superman now after a few months to digest it and a second, superior version now available to us. Here's the link to Screen R...
Episode 18 - 1x18 Drone
June 21, 2016 16:04 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBThis week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza to discuss the eighteenth episode of Smallville, "Drone." We talk limited roles for Asians in Hollywood, a potential alternate way to introduce Lois Lane onto the series, and how this episode inspired Zach to run for band president in high school! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C+ Nick's Grade: C+ IMDB Grade: 7.6 Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 10 Clark Loses His Powers: 1 Hospital Visits...
Episode 17 - 1x17 Reaper
June 16, 2016 02:53 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBThis week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the seventeenth episode of Smallville, "Reaper." We talk one of the series' worst freak of the weeks, the return of Dominic Sanatori, and a life lesson that really resonated with Zach. EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C+ Lance's Grade: C+ IMDB Grade: 7.6 Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 10 Clark Loses His Powers: 1 Hospital Visits: 6 In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 4 KOs to K...
Episode 16 - 1x16 Stray
June 07, 2016 05:15 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBThis week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the sixteenth episode of Smallville, "Stray." We talk Tyler's Superman and Smallville fandom, Ryan James and Ryan Kelly, our first Julian Luthor mention, and Warrior Angel...with a lot of fun tangents along the way! Check out Tyler on Krypton Report: kryptonreport.libsyn.com EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Tyler's Grade: A IMDB Grade: 8.8 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesi...
Episode 15 - 1x15 Nicodemus
May 31, 2016 09:22 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBThis week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the fifteenth episode of Smallville, "Nicodemus." We talk the character of Pete Ross, the distance between Smallville and Metropolis, and have the most intense game of "What Day Is It?" yet! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A- Lance's Grade: A IMDB Grade: 8.4 Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 10 Clark Loses His Powers: 1 Hospital Visits: 4 In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 3 KOs ...
Episode 14 - 1x14 Zero
May 24, 2016 07:53 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThis week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the fourteenth episode of Smallville, "Zero." We talk Matt's Smallville and overall comic book genre fandom, the logistics of watching an American show in a foreign country, Tom Welling's finest moment yet, and Lex Luthor's never-quite-altruistic motivations. EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A- Matt's Grade: B+ IMDB Grade: 8.0 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 7 Clark Loses His Powers: 1 ...
Episode 13 - 1x13 Kinetic
May 18, 2016 05:11 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThis week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza to discuss the thirteenth episode of Smallville, "Kinetic." We talk Supergirl's renewal for a second season and move to the CW, read listener email, and put off having to discuss this episode as long as possible. Let's be real, it's Smallville's worst so far...bro. BE THE TRUCK! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C- Nick's Grade: C IMDB Grade: 7.8 Superman Homepage Grade: 3/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 7 Clark Loses...
Episode 12 - 1x12 Leech
May 10, 2016 07:57 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBThis week Zach is joined by Mike Krause to discuss the twelfth episode of Smallville, "Leech." They talk the Ashmore twins, the Siegel and Shuster families' never ending battle for the rights to Superman, and the return of Lana's Kryptonite necklace! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Mike's Grade: B IMDB Grade: 8.4 Superman Homepage Grade: 3.5/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 7 Clark Loses His Powers: 1 Hospital Visits: 2 Kent Truck Accidents: 2 KOs to Keep Cl...
Superman Special #2 - Supergirl (Season 1)
April 26, 2016 14:55 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBIt's our second Superman Special! Supergirl wrapped up its first season last week, and Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Nick Magdoza to discuss CBS' freshman series. We talk first impressions, Superman's role in the show, The Flash crossover, speculate on the (knock on wood) second season, and of course mix some Smallville into the conversation! This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B Lance's Grade: B Nick's Grade: B PATREON: https://www.patreon.com...
Episode 11 - 1x11 Hug
April 20, 2016 04:24 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBThis week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza to discuss the eleventh episode of Smallville, "Hug." We talk plot-hole solutions, more appropriate episode titles, and one of the most iconic endings of the series. EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B- Nick's Grade: B IMDB Grade: 8.0 Superman Homepage Grade: 3/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 7 Kent Truck Accidents: 2 KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 3 Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 1 Smallville High School Stude...
Episode 10 - 1x10 Shimmer
April 12, 2016 06:25 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThis week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the tenth episode of Smallville, "Shimmer." We talk Clark navigating his way out of the friend zone, add new categorizes to the tally board, once again ask "What day is it/what time is it? Off the top we also discuss Smallville's successor series Arrow, the events of its most recent episode (as of this recording) "11:59." and the overall state of the show itself. Spoiler Warning! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B Lance's Grade: B+ IMDB Gra...
Episode 9 - 1×09 Rogue
April 05, 2016 06:18 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week Zach is joined by the Explicit Podcast's Anthony James to discuss the ninth episode of Smallville, "Rogue." They talk dirty cop Sam Phalen and his occasional overacting, Lex inserting himself into active crime scenes, the Torch finally getting some oversight, and some exciting breaking news: Smallville is coming to Hulu! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A- Anthony's Grade: A- IMDB Grade: 8.2 Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 1 K...
Superman Special #1 - Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice
March 26, 2016 17:40 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIt's our first Superman Special! Seeing as Smallville is a series about Superman, we will on occasion break away from our format and cover other Superman related topics of discussion...and what bigger news could there be about the Man of Steel than his first cinematic meeting with the Dark Knight himself in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice! Fresh off its the release this week, Zach is joined by Lance Laster, Mike Krause and Mike Damante to discuss this extremely controversial and polarizin...
Superman Special #1 - Batman v Superman
March 26, 2016 17:40 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIt's our first Superman Special! Seeing as Smallville is a series about Superman, we will on occasion break away from our format and cover other Superman related topics of discussion...and what bigger news could there be about the Man of Steel than his first cinematic meeting with the Dark Knight himself in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice! Fresh off its the release this week, Zach is joined by previous guests Lance Laster and Mike Krause as well as new-to-the-podcast Mike Damante to discus...
Episode 8 - 1×08 Jitters
March 23, 2016 08:02 - 59 minutes - 55 MBThis week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the eighth episode of Smallville, "Jitters." They talk this episode interesting production history (it was originally intended to be the third episode, ended up as the eighth), Lana's necklace appearing and disappearing at will, Zach's story of meetings Tony Todd at a Star Trek convention, and ask once again "What day of the week is it?" EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A- Lance's Grade: A- IMDB Grade: 8.0 Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bec...
Episode 7 - 1×07 Craving
March 16, 2016 05:43 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBThis week Zach is joined by Nancy Petru to discuss the seventh episode of Smallville, "Craving." We talk Nancy's Superman and Smallville fandom (or lack thereof), how current Lois Lane Amy Adams went from Smallville freak of the week to Oscar-nominated actress, exactly what weight qualifies as fat for a teenage girl, and how Lex Luthor's subplot elevates what would otherwise be one of the the series' worst episodes. EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C Nancy's Grade: C IMDB Grade: 7.5 Superm...
Episode 6 - 1×06 Hourglass
March 08, 2016 16:12 - 1 hour - 76 MBThis week Zach is joined by Mike Krause to discuss the sixth episode of Smallville, "Hourglass." They talk DCEU casting, the mechanics of a Kryptonite Fountain of Youth, the often overlooked tragic future of Superman, and if this episode is better remembered than it probably should be just because of its incredible final scene. EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B Mike's Grade: C IMDB Grade: 8.3 Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 1 Kent Tru...
Episode 5 - 1×05 Cool
March 01, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza to discuss the fifth episode of Smallville, "Cool." They talk the 2016 Oscars, high school letter jackets, if you'd really ditch your girlfriend to watch a fight on Pay-Per-View, and what exactly happens to these Freaks of the Week after it's all said and done? EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B- Nick's Grade: B IMDB Grade: 7.8 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 2 Smal...
Episode 4 - 1×04 X-Ray
February 23, 2016 15:51 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBThis week Zach is joined by Mike Krause to discuss the fourth episode of Smallville, "X-Ray." They talk Mike's Smallville and Superman fandom, Smallville's spiritual predecessor Superboy, the mechanics of shape-shifting, live action Lex Luthors and how Lana is a surprisingly three-dimensional character in the early going. EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Mike's Grade: B+ IMDB Grade: 8.2 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 1 Kent Truck Ac...
Episode 3 - 1×03 Hothead
February 16, 2016 06:28 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza, who created the original logo for the podcast, to discuss the third episode of Smallville, "Hothead." They talk Nick's Smallville fandom, high school newspaper policies and publication, the lack of continuity regarding Jonathan Kent's age, and how this mediocrely remembered episode isn't so mediocre after all. EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+ Nick's Grade: A- IMDB's Grade: 7.6/10 Superman Homepage's Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY...
Episode 2 - 1x02 Metamorphosis
February 09, 2016 09:52 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week Zach is joined by Lance Laster as they discuss the second episode of Smallville, "Metamorphosis." They talk changes made from the pilot to the series proper, stalking, what Zach's last meal should be on death row, and the ever cool, ever quotable Lex Luthor! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Lance's Grade: A- IMDB's Grade: 7.7/10 Superman Homepage's Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 1 PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville TWITTE...
Episode 1 - 1x01 Pilot
February 01, 2016 07:28 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB"Always hold on to Smallville..." Those were Jonathan Kent's final words in Smallville, which from 2001 to 2011 chronicled the trials and tribulations of a young Clark Kent on his journey from farm boy to Superman. Host Zach Moore is taking them to heart and will be covering each and every episode of the hit TV series that ran for 10 seasons and over 200 episodes on the WB and the CW ushered in the golden age of superhero television we're currently enjoying today! In this episode, Zach is ...