Always Hold On To Smallville

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the fiftieth episode of Smallville , "Relic." They talk the alternate title of "1961," Jor-El looking exaclty like Clark in his youth, the secret family history of the Luthors, Jonathan Kent's age, and Lance's theory of Krypton's connection to Earth. You don't need a Kryptonian pendant to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE...

It's our first Convention Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss Awesome Con 2018! We talk Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum's first convention appearance together, meeting them, the Smallville panel, Cress Williams and the Black Lightning panel, and much more! Shout out to all the listeners who took the time to say hello to us at the convention, that's just the coolest thing so if you...

This week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx from The Nerd Party to discuss the forty ninth episode of Smallville , "Perry." They talk favorite Perry Whites, 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 Ceti Alpha 3 on The Nerd Party: thenerdparty.com/...

It's our eighth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the SyFy TV series Krypton ! 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...

This week Zach is joined by Nancy Petru to discuss the forty eighth episode of Smallville , "Slumber." They 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. The latest Always Hold On To Smallville featured the music of R.E.M. from the new CD, R.E.M. I...

This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the forty seventh episode of Smallville , "Extinction." They 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! EPISO...

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." They talk the end of Dr. Helen Bryce, the many reveals of Clark and Lex's coming home to their friends, them somehow never saying "Phoenix," and much more! We've risen from the ashes in the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! *A couple of misspeaks...

This week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the forty fifth episode of Smallville , "Exile." They talk Rutger Hauer, how this episode was restructured at the last minute, the Cast Away vibes from Lex's plot line, and much more! The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is no figment of your imagination! Check out Tyler on Krypton Report: kryptonreport.libsyn.com EPISODE...

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: https://www.patreon.com/alwaysmallville TWITTER: https://twitter.com/alwaysmallville FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysmallville EMAIL: alwaysmallville@g...

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...

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 reco...

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 a...

It's 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 w...

This week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx from The Nerd Party to discuss the forty fourth episode of Smallville , "Exodus." They talk the pros and cons of an evil Jor-El, Kryptonian technology, The Mummy franchise, and the complicated character of Dr. Helen Bryce. 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...

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." They talk the passing of Adam West (the news of which broke literally minutes before they sat down to record), Clark and Lana's first real kiss, Dr. Walden, all the good stuff of this first half of the two-part season finale. The day has come fo...

This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the forty second episode of Smallville , "Accelerate." They talk the inconsistent science of cloning on Smallville , Avril Lavigne death conspiracies, and how they 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...

It's our fifth Superman Special! Superman...returns to Supergirl for its second season finale! Zach is 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. This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! Check out Craig'...

This week Zach is joined by Nancy Petru to discuss the forty first episode of Smallville , "Witness." They talk how much of a jerk Superman can be, examine the logistics of running a high school newspaper, and compare Zachery Ty Bryan's turn here to his Home Improvement bother Jonathan Taylor Thomas' guest spot in "Dichotic." Go full Warboy and "Witness!" the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! E...

This 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 Superm...

This 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...

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." 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 We...

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 R...

This 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:...

This 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...

This 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...