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Always Hold On To Smallville is a podcast dedicated to discussing every episode of the series that ushered in the renaissance of superhero TV...Smallville!
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 18, 2018
Wednesday Jul 18, 2018
It's our ninth Superman Special! Krypton, the SyFy original series about Superman's home planet before he was born wrapped its first season earlier this year. Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss how the show quickly won them over, its interpretations of classic Superman villains, expectations for future seasons, and much more. Also, we talk the new DC Comics streaming service DC Universe for about the first third of the podcast as well as a few other random topics that come up but we promise it's a fun conversation regardless of us burying the lead.
This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!
Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman does for Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman what we do for Smallville, so if you're a Lois & Clark fan, a Superman fan, or just a fan of hilarious conversation, check out their website give them a listen!
Lois & Clark'd: dailyknockoff .com/lois-clarkd
ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A
Matt's Grade: A
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the fifty sixth episode of Smallville, "Hereafter." We talk the potential immortality of Superman and our first glimpse at his future costume, this ever confusing nature of Lana and Adam's relationship (and if he's really Batman or not), Jonathan Kent tendency towards heart attacks, and much more! It's your destiny to listen to this week's Always Hold On To Smallville!
Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman does for Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman what we do for Smallville, so if you're a Lois & Clark fan, a Superman fan, or just a fan of hilarious conversation, check out their website give them a listen!
Lois & Clark'd: dailyknockoff .com/lois-clarkd
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B
Matt's Grade: B-
IMDB Grade: 8.6
Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 19
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 11
Clark Loses His Powers: 4
Episode Title Said In Episode: 20
Hospital Visits: 39
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 9
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 16
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 13
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 9
Under The Influence: 20
Weddings: 2
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Jun 06, 2018
Wednesday Jun 06, 2018
This week Zach is joined by Jazz Keegan to discuss the fifty fifth episode of Smallville, "Delete." Before getting into the episode proper we have our customary Houston Rockets talk, reflect on their 2017-2018 season and falling just short of the NBA Finals. Then it's onto discussing the infamous Chlois Theory (in which Chloe Sullivan would become Lois Lane), Adam Knight's continuously Batman-esque character traits, and the most epic fight in the entire series. Don't check your emails before listening to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B-
Jazz's Grade: C+
IMDB Grade: 8.2
Superman Homepage Grade: 3/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 19
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 11
Clark Loses His Powers: 4
Episode Title Said In Episode: 20
Hospital Visits: 40
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 9
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 16
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 13
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 9
Under The Influence: 20
Weddings: 2
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday May 30, 2018
Wednesday May 30, 2018
This week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx from The Nerd Party to discuss the fifty fourth episode of Smallville, "Whisper." We talk Smallville/Star Trek crossover casting, the introduction of super hearing, the tease of Clark Kent in glasses, and the idea of kidnapping and ransom being an effective strategy in the criminal justice system. Listen closely to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
*A couple of misspeaks here in the wrap up, I accidentally worked off of last week's stats so Hospital Visits is 38 not 35, and Smallville High SchooL Student Deaths is 9, not 8.
Check out Daniel's Star Trek podcast Ceti Alpha 3 on The Nerd Party: thenerdparty.com/cetialpha3
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: C-
Daniel's Grade: C-
IMDB Grade: 8.2
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 14
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 11
Clark Loses His Powers: 4
Episode Title Said In Episode: 20
Hospital Visits: 38
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 8
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 16
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 9
Under The Influence: 20
Weddings: 2
Wednesday May 23, 2018
Wednesday May 23, 2018
This week Zach is again joined by multiple guests for an episode discussion! In studio with Lance Laster and direct from the west coast, Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the fifty third episode of Smallville, "Asylum." We talk returning villains, Chekhov's Camera, a Wonder Woman easter egg and the first appearance of would-be Batman Adam Knight! Don't let your memory of this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville be erased!
Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman does for Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman what we do for Smallville, so if you're a Lois & Clark fan, a Superman fan, or just a fan of hilarious conversation, check out their website give them a listen!
Lois & Clark'd: dailyknockoff .com/lois-clarkd
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B+
Lance's Grade: A-
Matt's Grade: B+
IMDB Grade: 8.8
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 14
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 11
Clark Loses His Powers: 4
Episode Title Said In Episode: 20
Hospital Visits: 37
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 8
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 16
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 8
Under The Influence: 20
Weddings: 2
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
This week Zach is joined by Jon Lee Brody to discuss the fifty second episode of Smallville, "Shattered." We talk Kryptonsite message board names, recasting via plastic surgery, the brilliance of Michael Rosenbaum, and much more! If you start to lose your sanity, it starts to hurt, and you need one thing to cling to, remember to Always Hold On To Smallville!
Listen to Jon and Zach's podcast about Jon's career and time on the set of Star Trek Into Darkness on Trek.FM's Standard Orbit: trek.fm/standard-orbit/162
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A+
Jon's Grade: A+
IMDB Grade: 8.8
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 11
Clark Loses His Powers: 3
Episode Title Said In Episode: 20
Hospital Visits: 34
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 8
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 16
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 7
Under The Influence: 20
Weddings: 2
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Apr 11, 2018
Wednesday Apr 11, 2018
This week Zach is joined by Victoria Male from Your Biggest Fangirl to discuss the fifty first episode of Smallville, "Magnetic." We talk Victoria's Smallville and Superman fandom, TV grade X-Men, ferris wheels, and much more! Get pulled in to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Check out Victoria's podcast Your Biggest Fangirl: yourbiggestfangirl.com
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: C-
Victoria's Grade: C-
IMDB Grade: 7.7
Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 11
Clark Loses His Powers: 3
Episode Title Said In Episode: 20
Hospital Visits: 32
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 8
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 16
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 7
Under The Influence: 19
Weddings: 2
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the fiftieth episode of Smallville, "Relic" aka. "1961." But that's not all...we give our report from Awesome Con 2018 which featured Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum in their first convention appearance together! We talk the Smallville panel, meeting Tom and Michael, Cress Williams and the Black Lightning panel, and all things Awesome Con before getting into the episode discussion proper. It's a long one, so you might be a relic by the time you're through listening to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B-
Lance's Grade: B+
IMDB Grade: 8.3
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 11
Clark Loses His Powers: 3
Episode Title Said In Episode: 19
Hospital Visits: 31
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 8
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 16
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 7
Under The Influence: 14
Weddings: 2
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Mar 28, 2018
Wednesday Mar 28, 2018
This week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx from The Nerd Party to discuss the forty ninth episode of Smallville, "Perry." Conversation topics include favorite Perry White interpretations, the always excellent Michael McKean, Superman's powers coming from the sun, and the odd location of Smallville bus stops. Sober up and listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Check out Daniel's Star Trek podcast Ceti Alpha 3 on The Nerd Party: thenerdparty.com
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A-
Daniel's Grade: A-
IMDB Grade: 8.4
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 11
Clark Loses His Powers: 3
Episode Title Said In Episode: 18
Hospital Visits: 30
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 8
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 16
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 7
Under The Influence: 14
Weddings: 2
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
It's our eighth Superman Special! Krypton, the latest Superman television series to not feature Superman is here! A SyFy original, it has impressive production values but can it make us care about the planet Krypton before Superman, or even his father Jor-El were even born? Zach is joined by Lance Laster as they give their first impressions of this new series, point out familiar elements inspired by other interpretations of the Superman story and new twists on the history of Krypton, and see if either if them can remember any of these characters' names.
This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!
ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B
Lance's Grade: B-
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
This week Zach is joined by Nancy Petru to discuss the forty eighth episode of Smallville, "Slumber." We talk Clark's inexplicable desire for a truck, the FIRST use of "The Traveler" as a proper noun on the series, A Nightmare on Elm Street connections, and of course the R.E.M. gimmick of the episode. We do our best not to put you to sleep listening to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: C-
Nancy's Grade: B-
IMDB Grade: 8.3
Superman Homepage Grade: 3.5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 10
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 17
Hospital Visits: 30
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 8
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 16
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 7
Under The Influence: 14
Weddings: 2
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the forty seventh episode of Smallville, "Extinction." We talk the teaser being a meta microcosm of a season one episode, two of the most iconic moments in the series, if this is when Lana should've learned the secret, and of course..."KRYPTONITE BULLETS!" Be sure to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville before you go extinct!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B+
Matt's Grade: A
IMDB Grade: 8.3
Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 10
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 16
Hospital Visits: 29
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 7
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 15
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 7
Under The Influence: 14
Weddings: 2
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Feb 14, 2018
Wednesday Feb 14, 2018
This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss forty sixth episode of Smallville, "Phoenix." This is a special two-part crossover with Lois & Clark'd; Matt talks Smallville's "Phoenix" with me here, and I talk Lois & Clark's "The Phoenix" with Matt and his co-host Ryan over there! Through our brilliant coordination and forward thinking, both podcasts have come out at the same time too! We've risen from the ashes in the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
*A couple of misspeaks here in the wrap up, Matt ups his grade from B+ to A but when I repeat our grades "for the record" I don't take that into account. Also I'm horrible at math and say this is the 48th episode of the series, it's the 46th.
Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman does for Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman what we do for Smallville, so if you're a Lois & Clark fan, a Superman fan, or just a fan of hilarious conversation, check out their website give them a listen!
Lois & Clark'd: dailyknockoff .com/lois-clarkd
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A+
Matt's Grade: A
IMDB Grade: 8.7
Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 10
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 16
Hospital Visits: 29
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 7
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 15
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 14
Weddings: 2
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
This week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the forty fifth episode of Smallville, "Exile." We discuss how the episode was restructured at the last minute, Rutger Hauer, the Cast Away and Arrow vibes from Lex's plot line, and much more! It's good to be back from Always Hold On To Smallville's exile!
Krypton Report talks all things Superman, check them out and give them a listen: facebook.com/kryptonreport
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A+
Tyler's Grade: A
IMDB Grade: 9.0
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 4
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 10
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 15
Hospital Visits: 29
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 7
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 15
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 13
Weddings: 2
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Jan 09, 2018
Tuesday Jan 09, 2018
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster as we open up the mailbag and read listener emails and iTunes reviews! Thank you all so very much for your feedback, and if you want your thoughts read on air...leave us some for next time!
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
It's our first Midvale Special! Zach is joined by Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV, to discuss a very special flashback episode of Supergirl that would fit right in the in early days of Smallville. This episode is a complete love letter rife with references, familiar sets, character name drops and even a special guest star! It's an open forum discussion that goes round and round from Tom Welling on Lucifer, Allison Mack, Crisis on-Earth X, and much more!
Kryptonsite has always been the hub of Smallville fandom, so if you've never heard of it or just haven't been in a while I highly recommend checking out both it and its sister site KSiteTV which covers all genre television currently on the air!
Kryptonsite: kryptonsite.com
KSiteTV: ksitetv.com
This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A-
Craig's Grade: B+
IMDB Grade: 8.6
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
Episode Title Said In Episode: 1
KOs to Keep Kara's Secret: 1
Midvale High School Student Deaths: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
It's our seventh Superman Special! Zach is joined by Mike Krause to discuss the extended cut of Superman: The Movie! In late 2017, the Warner Archive announced it was releasing the long lost three hour TV cut of what many consider (Krause and I certainly do) the greatest superhero film of all time. This came as a surprise and delight to many Superman fans who for years had only bootleg copies recorded off television in the 1980s to remember it by, and to many more who were unaware that an extended cut even existed!
We discuss the differences between the three (yes, three!) versions of Superman: The Movie, our thoughts on its interpretation of the Superman story and its characters, dissect the infamous climax, and much more!
Here's an in-depth breakdown of the differences between the theatrical cut, special edition, and extended cut of the movie by Movie Censorship. Fair warning, it gets extremely detailed and is not for the faint of heart: movie-censorship.com/report
ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A+
Krause's Grade: A+
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
It's our sixth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Mike Damante to discuss Justice League, the latest installment in the ever divisive DCEU. Have the powers that be learned from the mistakes of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, or is it SSDD for the DCEU? We do our best unpack the long road to DC finally bringing the league to the big screen, our thoughts on the movie as it is and as it could have been, and where we'd like to see the franchise go next.
This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!
If you're interested in the mysterious of the unexplained with an edgy twist, heck out Damante's self-described webite at: punkrockandufos.com
ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B+
Lance's Grade: B+
Damante's Grade: B+
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
We're back! With our first Smallville Special! What are Smallville Specials? Any form of media set in the Smallville universe outside of the show itself. Webisodes, comics books, novels, etc. This will be the banner those topics will be discussed under on Always Hold On To Smallville.
First up, The Chloe Chronicles! Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss these webisodes set during the second season. Also we catch y'all up on what we've been up to during our long hiatus, forecast what to expect from the podcast for the rest of 2017, and address the disturbing and unfortunate news about Allison Mack that broke this past week. Perfect timing, right?
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Jul 19, 2017
Wednesday Jul 19, 2017
This week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx from The Nerd Party to discuss the forty fourth episode of Smallville, "Exodus." We talk the pros and cons of an evil Jor-El, Kryptonian technology, The Mummy franchise, and the complicated character of Dr. Helen Bryce. Also, we forget when Daniel was last on the podcast. Before we embark on our end of the season exodus, be sure to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Check out Daniel's Star Trek podcast Ceti Alpha 3 on The Nerd Party: thenerdparty.com/cetialpha3
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B+
Daniel Grade: C
IMDB Grade: 9.2
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 3
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 10
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 15
Hospital Visits: 29
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 7
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 15
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 12
Weddings: 2
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the forty third episode of Smallville, "Calling." We start out the conversation on a somber note as news broke about the passing of Adam West literally minutes before we sat down to record, so we reflect on the life and times of Mr. West and how truly iconic his portrayal of Batman was and will forever be. Our discussion proper gets into all the good stuff of this part one of the two-part season finale. The day has come! Answer the call and listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman does for Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman what we do for Smallville, so if you're a Lois & Clark fan, a Superman fan, or just a fan of hilarious conversation, check out their website give them a listen!
Lois & Clark'd: dailyknockoff .com/lois-clarkd
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A+
Matt's Grade: A+
IMDB Grade: 8.7
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 10
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 15
Hospital Visits: 28
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 6
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 15
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Jul 04, 2017
Tuesday Jul 04, 2017
This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the forty second episode of Smallville, "Accelerate." Our conversation covers everything from the inconsistent science of cloning on Smallville to Avril Lavigne death conspiracies, as well as how we both mixed up events from this episode with those of its follow up, "Forsaken." Coming back from the dead is worth it just to hear this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A
Matt's Grade: A-
IMDB Grade: 8.2
Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 9
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 14
Hospital Visits: 27
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 6
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 15
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Jun 06, 2017
Tuesday Jun 06, 2017
It's our fifth Superman Special! Superman...returns to Supergirl for its second season finale! Zach is again joined by Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV, to discuss Man of Steel's third appearance on the series, shades of Smallville in this episode, as well as comparison to and discussion of finales of Smallville past.
Kryptonsite has always been the hub of Smallville fandom, so if you've never heard of it or just haven't been in a while I highly recommend checking out both it and its sister site KSiteTV which covers all genre television currently on the air!
Kryptonsite: kryptonsite.com
KSiteTV: ksitetv.com
This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!
ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B
Craig's Grade: B
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday May 24, 2017
Wednesday May 24, 2017
This week Zach is joined by Nancy Petru to discuss the forty first episode of Smallville, "Witness." We get Nancy's perspective on the previous episode "Precipice," point out how much of a jerk Superman can be, examine the logistics of running a high school newspaper, and with this being the second part of our Home Improvment two-pack, compare Zachery Ty Bryan's turn here to Jonathan Taylor Thomas' guest spot in "Dichotic." Go full Warboy and "Witness!" the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A-
Nancy's Grade: B-
IMDB Grade: 7.9
Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 8
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 14
Hospital Visits: 26
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 6
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 14
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Movie Plot As An Episode: 1
Product Placement Pete: 2
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Tuesday May 16, 2017
This week Zach is joined by Jazz Keegan from 3 Men and a Beard to discuss the fortieth episode of Smallville, "Precipice." Being a former podcaster about Zach's hometown basketball team the Houston Rockets, Jazz and Zach talk quite a bit of basketball in addition to his Superman and Smallville fandom. We share our thoughts on the new sheriff in town, the Lex/Helen 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
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 7
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 14
Hospital Visits: 25
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 6
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 13
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday May 10, 2017
Wednesday May 10, 2017
This week Zach is joined by Billy Pollihan from Odd Shaped Panel to discuss the thirty ninth episode of Smallville, "Visitor." We 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), parallels to the movie K-Pax, and much more! 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
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 7
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 14
Hospital Visits: 24
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 6
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 13
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday May 03, 2017
Wednesday May 03, 2017
This 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." We 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. It's always a joy podcasting with Craig, our rosetta stone to the behind the scenes stories of the series and the Dr. Swann of Always Hold On To Smallville!
Kryptonsite has always been the hub of Smallville fandom, so if you've never heard of it or just haven't been in a while I highly recommend checking out both it and its sister site KSiteTV which covers all genre television currently on the air!
Kryptonsite: kryptonsite.com
KSiteTV: ksitetv.com
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A+
Craig's Grade: A+
IMDB Grade: 9.2
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 6
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 14
Hospital Visits: 22
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 6
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 13
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 2
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Saturday Apr 01, 2017
Saturday Apr 01, 2017
This 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 TALLY BOARD
Episode Title Said In Episode: 1
Under The Influence: 4
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Feb 01, 2017
Wednesday Feb 01, 2017
This week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza to discuss the thirty sixth episode of Smallville, "Prodigal." Zach and Nick are joined by Always Hold On To Smallville listener and (if we may be so bold) fan Taylor Evanoff who made a special request to be part our discussion on "Prodigal" as it's his favorite episode of the entire series. We talk Taylor's Smallville fandom and how he discovered the series, if the chronology of this episode taking place the day after "Rush" makes any sense, and of course the big one...the most infamous dropped character and plot line in Smallville history...LUCAS LUTHOR! Reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated in this all new Always Hold On To Smallville!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B+
Nick's Grade: A-
Taylor's Grade: A+
IMDB Grade: 8.0
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 5
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 13
Hospital Visits: 20
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 12
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Thursday Jan 19, 2017
Thursday Jan 19, 2017
This week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the thirty fifth episode of Smallville, "Rush." We talk Superman related Christmas gifts, the return of Red Kryptonite, unexpected continuity, song covers, and much more! It's an adrenaline ruled conversation in this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville!
Krypton Report talks all things Superman, check them out and give them a listen: facebook.com/kryptonreport
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B-
Tyler''s Grade: C+
IMDB Grade: 8.3
Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 5
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 12
Hospital Visits: 20
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 12
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Sunday Dec 25, 2016
Sunday Dec 25, 2016
This week Zach is joined Tony Black to discuss the thirty fourth episode of Smallville, "Suspect." We talk Tony's background with Smallville, episodic versus serialized television, the wasted character of Henry Small, and much more! Plus, Tony recounts how he and fellow friend of the podcast Matt Latham recently met Allison Mack at a convention. There's more than one point of view in this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville!
Tony is the host of The X-Cast, which does the same thing for The X-Files that we do for Smallville: listennotes.com/podcasts/the-x-cast-an-x-files-podcast-we-made-this
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B+
Tony's Grade: B
IMDB Grade: 8.3
Superman Homepage Grade: 3.5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 1
Amnesia Count: 11
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 5
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 11
Hospital Visits: 18
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 12
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 5
Under The Influence: 7
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Saturday Dec 24, 2016
Saturday Dec 24, 2016
This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the thirty third episode of Smallville, "Insurgence." We 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: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 1
Amnesia Count: 11
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 5
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 10
Hospital Visits: 16
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 12
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 5
Under The Influence: 7
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Dec 14, 2016
Wednesday Dec 14, 2016
This week Zach is joined by Mike Krause to discuss the thirty second episode of Smallville, "Visage." This was one of our favorite episodes back in the day and one of Smallville's most quotable, but does it hold up? From shape shifters and spaceships to the Iraq War and the friend zone, 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
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 10
Hospital Visits: 16
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 12
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 5
Under The Influence: 7
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Dec 06, 2016
Tuesday Dec 06, 2016
This 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: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Nov 30, 2016
Wednesday Nov 30, 2016
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the thirty first episode of Smallville, "Skinwalker." We talk Ancient Aliens, the implications of Kryptonians and Kryptonite being on Earth before Clark, favorite movie quotes we like to use as often as possible in real life, and much more. We also take a few minutes to discuss the Dakota Access Pipeline, a social injustice close to my heart and a controversy which has parallels to this episode that are too strong to ignore.
To listen to Zach talk about werewolves on The X-Cast, check out their podcast on "Shapes"
The X-Cast: spreaker.com/user/wemadethis/shapes
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: C+
Lance's Grade: C+
IMDB Grade: 8.4
Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 1
Amnesia Count: 11
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 3
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 10
Hospital Visits: 16
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 11
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 4
Under The Influence: 7
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Nov 23, 2016
Wednesday Nov 23, 2016
This week Zach is joined by Nancy Petru to discuss the thirtieth episode of Smallville, "Dichotic." We talk Home Improvement, shop class, beepers, and the questionable physics at play in this episode's climax. Also, if you're wondering what dichotic means, we have the definition! 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: 1
Amnesia Count: 11
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 2
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 9
Hospital Visits: 16
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 11
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 4
Under The Influence: 7
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Nov 16, 2016
Wednesday Nov 16, 2016
This week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the twenty ninth episode of Smallville, "Ryan." We 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!
Krypton Report talks all things Superman, check them out and give them a listen: facebook.com/kryptonreport
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A
Tyler's Grade: A
IMDB Grade: 8.8
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 1
Amnesia Count: 11
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 2
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 9
Hospital Visits: 15
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 10
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 4
Under The Influence: 7
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Thursday Nov 03, 2016
Thursday Nov 03, 2016
This week for the first time in an episode discussion, Zach is joined by multiple guests! Craig Byrne (webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV) and Matt Truex (from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman) to discuss the twenty eighth episode of Smallville, "Lineage." We amaze at 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 Smallville timeline in this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville!
Kryptonsite has always been the hub of Smallville fandom, so if you've never heard of it or just haven't been in a while I highly recommend checking out both it and its sister site KSiteTV which covers all genre television currently on the air!
Kryptonsite: kryptonsite.com
KSiteTV: ksitetv.com
Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman does for Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman what we do for Smallville, so if you're a Lois & Clark fan, a Superman fan, or just a fan of hilarious conversation, check out their website give them a listen!
Lois & Clark'd: dailyknockoff .com/lois-clarkd
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A-
Craig's Grade: A
Matt's Grade: A
IMDB Grade: 8.2
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 1
Amnesia Count: 11
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 2
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 8
Hospital Visits: 14
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 10
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 4
Under The Influence: 7
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Oct 25, 2016
Tuesday Oct 25, 2016
It'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 again joined by Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV, to discuss this monumental occasion, what we thought of the latest incarnation of Superman, and the expansion of the Supergirl universe as a whole.
Kryptonsite has always been the hub of Smallville fandom, so if you've never heard of it or just haven't been in a while I highly recommend checking out both it and its sister site KSiteTV which covers all genre television currently on the air!
Kryptonsite: kryptonsite.com
KSiteTV: ksitetv.com
This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!
ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A+
Craig's Grade: A+
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Wednesday Oct 19, 2016
Wednesday Oct 19, 2016
This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the twenty seventh episode of Smallville, "Redux." We talk this episode's has a 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 during this episode of 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 Technicolor Kryptonite: 1
Amnesia Count: 11
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 2
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 8
Hospital Visits: 13
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 9
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 4
Under The Influence: 7
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Oct 11, 2016
Tuesday Oct 11, 2016
This week Zach is joined by KSiteTV's Ian Gildersleeve to discuss the twenty sixth episode of Smallville, "Nocturne." Ian is the author of KSiteTV's Beauty & The Beast episode reviews, a series which has several Smallville connections including star Kristin Kreuk and executive producers Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders. It also has some striking similarities to this episode (the first Peterson and Souders wrote for Smallville). We 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!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: C+
Ian's Grade: B-
IMDB Grade: 7.8
Superman Homepage Grade: 3/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 1
Amnesia Count: 11
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 2
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 8
Hospital Visits: 13
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 8
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 7
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Oct 04, 2016
Tuesday Oct 04, 2016
This week Zach is joined by Mike Krause to discuss the twenty fifth episode of Smallville, "Red." This marks the first (and best) use of Red Kryptonite on the series and welcomes legendary comics writer Jeph Loeb into the Smallville family. We talk Loeb's work in comic books, high school class rings and when you're actually supposed to get the, 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-
Krause's Grade: B+
IMDB Grade: 9.0
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 1
Amnesia Count: 10
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 1
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 8
Hospital Visits: 11
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 7
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 7
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
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Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
This 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 honest episode of Always Hold On To Smallville!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A-
Lance's Grade: A-
IMDB Grade: 8.4
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 10
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 1
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 8
Hospital Visits: 11
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 7
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 6
Weddings: 1
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ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Sep 20, 2016
Tuesday Sep 20, 2016
This 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 Grade: 8.7
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 10
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 1
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 8
Hospital Visits: 10
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 7
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 6
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
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ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Sep 13, 2016
Tuesday Sep 13, 2016
We're back! Much like Smallville itself, we've returned from hiatus to discuss the twenty second episode of Smallville, "Vortex." To kick off our second season coverage, Zach is joined by very special guest Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV and author of several companion books on the series. Craig tells us his long history covering television dating back to the Lois & Clark days, and we go on SEVERAL tangents throughout our conversation but they're well worth it as Craig is a venerable fountain of knowledge when it comes to the series. What planned cliffhangers were dropped in "Tempest"? What second season episode was filmed BEFORE "Vortex"? DID Clark fly in the tornado? What alternate castings would we have liked to see on the series? Get sucked in to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Kryptonsite has always been the hub of Smallville fandom, so if you've never heard of it or just haven't been in a while I highly recommend checking out both it and its sister site KSiteTV which covers all genre television currently on the air!
Kryptonsite: kryptonsite.com
KSiteTV: ksitetv.com
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A
Craig's Grade: A
IMDB Grade: 8.8
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 10
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 1
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 7
Hospital Visits: 10
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 7
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 4
PREDICTIONS
Kent Truck Accidents: Zach - 25, Lance - 50
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: Zach - 130, Craig - 155
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Wednesday Jul 20, 2016
Wednesday Jul 20, 2016
This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the twenty first episode of Smallville and the first season finale, "Tempest." We talk Matt's Superman fandom, his thoughts on Lois & Clark and Smallville overall, then jump into the episode discussion; annoying Superman references, the ages of the main characters (they're HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN) and Matt's Green Arrow costume and much more! We end by reading listener email and bidding you adieu for a while. Just like Smallville did after this episode...I'm going on hiatus!
Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman does for Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman what we do for Smallville, so if you're a Lois & Clark fan, a Superman fan, or just a fan of hilarious conversation, check out their website give them a listen!
Lois & Clark'd: dailyknockoff .com/lois-clarkd
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A+
Matt's Grade: A
IMDB Grade: 9.1
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 10
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 7
Hospital Visits: 8
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 6
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 4
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
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EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Monday Jul 11, 2016
Monday Jul 11, 2016
This 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, then dive into our episode discussion where our topics of conversation include 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
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 10
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Hospital Visits: 8
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 4
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 6
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 4
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
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EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Jul 05, 2016
Tuesday Jul 05, 2016
This week Zach is joined by Nancy Petru to discuss the nineteenth episode of Smallville, "Crush." We lead off the show reading more listener feedback then jump into our main conversation in which we discuss one of the series' most recognizable guest stars in Adam Brody, ponder the mechanics of a hit and run car accident resulting in such specific hand injuries, and rant a bit about Heroes. And if you're a cover band in need of a name, we think we found one for you: The Wrong Kwan.
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 Truck Accidents: 4
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 6
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 4
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TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
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EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Saturday Jul 02, 2016
Saturday Jul 02, 2016
It'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 Rant's article we used for reference in the podcast, a very helpful breakdown of all the differences between the theatrical and ultimate cuts of the film: screenrant.com/batman-v-superman-ultimate-edition-changes-differences
This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!
ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B
Lance's Grade: B
Krause's Grade: B-
Damante's Grade: A
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ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981
Tuesday Jun 21, 2016
Tuesday Jun 21, 2016
This week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza to discuss the eighteenth episode of Smallville, "Drone." Our discussion includes the limited roles for Asians in Hollywood, an alternative way to introduce Lois Lane onto the series, and how this episode inspired Zach to run for band president in high school. And we read more listener email off the top!
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: 6
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 4
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 5
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 1
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 4
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hold-on-to-smallville/id1080260981