Always Hold On To Smallville

It's our twelfth Superman Special! Zach is joined by John W. Mills from The Nerd Party to discuss Superman II! We talk our mutual love for Superman: The Movie in all its various forms, its controversial ending, Superman II's complicated history, and ultimately for the bulk of the conversation The Lester Cut vs. The Donner Cut! There's so much to unpack with this movie, much like Superman II itself we might have to come back and "finish" this conversation someday down the line...Check out John's work including his podcasts on The Nerd Party:https://kesseljunkie.com/https://www.thenerdparty.com/Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast!Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenziezTim Miller / @timjmillsJohn CurcioJazz Atmaja / @HeadBandBrotherChris FuchsJohn LoydAtif SheikhJustin MaitnerKevonte Chilous / @chill_usMollie FicarellaThomas NavenMike FranzJoe McIndoe / @joemcindoe92Trevon Brady /

This week Zach is again joined by Lance Laster and Nick Ryan Magdoza to finish off the most recent 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! Part 2 of 2!Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast!Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenziezTim Miller / @timjmillsJohn CurcioJazz Atmaja / @HeadBandBrotherChris FuchsJohn LoydAtif SheikhJustin MaitnerKevonte Chilous / @chill_usMollie FicarellaThomas NavenMike FranzJoe McIndoe / @joemcindoe92Trevon Brady / @T_Brady94Dylan DiAntonioSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrEddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11Cameron MynardNick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryanTee Hamill / @GroovySpiderHamBecca Ziefle / @becca_zee9Nicholas CosoTom Gehrke / @tomgehrkeNicholas FanslerJarrett GibbsErika Flynn / @ErkaFPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleTWITTE

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Nick Ryan Magdoza 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! Part 1 of 2!Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast!Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenziezTim Miller / @timjmillsJohn CurcioJazz Atmaja / @HeadBandBrotherChris FuchsJohn LoydAtif SheikhJustin MaitnerKevonte Chilous / @chill_usMollie FicarellaThomas NavenMike FranzJoe McIndoe / @joemcindoe92Trevon Brady / @T_Brady94Dylan DiAntonioSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrEddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11Cameron MynardNick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryanTee Hamill / @GroovySpiderHamBecca Ziefle / @becca_zee9Nicholas CosoTom Gehrke / @tomgehrkeNicholas FanslerJarrett GibbsErika Flynn / @ErkaFPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleTWITTER: https://twitter

This week Zach is joined by Ashley V. Robinson from Geek History Lesson to discuss the eighty eighth episode of Smallville, "Commencement." They talk Ashley's road to Superman fandom and her first steps into the world of Smallville, the very random 24-inspired element of this episode, high school graduation and the second meteor shower! The clock is ticking to listen to this week's Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Ashley on Geek History Lesson and YouTube!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B+Ashley's Grade: B+IMDB Grade: 9.3Superman Homepage Grade: 3.5/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 14Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 8Amnesia Count: 42Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 25Chloe's Unseen Connections: 22Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 36Hospital Visits: 66In Media Res: 2 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 24 Lana Kills: 2Lois Arm Punches: 4 Main Character Deaths: 3Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 8Possession Count: 15Product Placement Pete: 6Se

This week Zach is joined by John Curcio to discuss the eighty seventh episode of Smallville, "Forever." They talk John's Superman and Smallville fandom, the end of the series' high school days, Lionel's evolution over the course of the season, and the last hurrah of the Teagues! Settle in, this week's Always Hold On To Smallville lasts...forever!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B-John's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 8.0Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 8Amnesia Count: 42Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 24Chloe's Unseen Connections: 22Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 35Hospital Visits: 66In Media Res: 2 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 24 Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3 Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 8Possession Count: 15 Product Placement Pete: 6Season 4 Showers: 6Shut It Down: 10Shut That Laptop: 10Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4 Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17 Under The Influence: 28We

This week Zach is joined by Michael Ortiz from Titan Radio to discuss the eighty sixth episode of Smallville, "Ageless." They talk Michael's Superman and Smallville fandom, Smallville's windmills, if Clark himself is ageless, and what many consider to be the show's worst episode! Listen to this week's Always Hold On To Smallville before it gets too old!Check out Michael's radio station Titan Radio: titanradio.orgEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: D+Michael's Grade: C+IMDB Grade: 7.8Superman Homepage Grade: 1.5/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 8Amnesia Count: 42Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 24Chloe's Unseen Connections: 22Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 34Hospital Visits: 66In Media Res: 2 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 24 Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3 Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 7Possession Count: 15 Product Placement Pete: 6Season 4 Showers: 6Shut It Down: 10Shut That Laptop: 10Smallville High School Faculty Deat

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Nancy Petru to discuss the eighty fifth episode of Smallville, "Blank." We talk about the tropes of amnesia in fiction, email addresses, a worse parent than Lionel Luthor and much more! Don't forget to listen to this week's Always Hold On To Smallville!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A-Lance's Grade: A-Nancy's Grade: A-IMDB Grade: 8.7Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 8Amnesia Count: 42Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 23Chloe's Unseen Connections: 20Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 34Hospital Visits: 65In Media Res: 2 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 24   Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3  Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 7Possession Count: 15 Product Placement Pete: 6Season 4 Showers: 6Shut It Down: 10Shut That Laptop: 10Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4 Smallville High School Student Deaths: 13 Under The Influence: 28Weddings: 3"You Weren't Yoursel

This week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the eighty fourth episode of Smallville, "Spirit." We talk about the prom, some familiar faces as guest stars, Clark's selective memory about the spring formal (and if that was the prom after all), and  who Clark ultimately shared a dance with to the music of Lifehouse! We're just super pumped about this week's Always Hold On To Smallville, laters!Krypton Report talks all things Superman, check them out and give them a listen: facebook.com/kryptonreportEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: D+Tyler's Grade: C-IMDB Grade: 8.4Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 8Amnesia Count: 36Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 22Chloe's Unseen Connections: 20Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 34Hospital Visits: 65In Media Res: 2 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 24   Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3  Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 7Possession Count: 15 Pr

This week Zach is joined by Chris Clow from The Comic Binge and Discovery Debrief to discuss the eighty third episode of Smallville, "Onyx." They talk Chris' Superman and Smallville fandom, the character of Lex Luthor and his many iterations, the seeds of the Lex/Lana relationship, and how to pronounce Luthor! Mr. Kent was right all along...Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Chris on The Comic Binge and Discovery Debrief.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: AChris' Grade: B+IMDB Grade: 8.9Superman Homepage Grade: 3/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 8Amnesia Count: 27Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 22Chloe's Unseen Connections: 20Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 33Hospital Visits: 64In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 24 Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3 Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 7Possession Count: 6 Product Placement Pete: 6Season 4 Showers: 6Shut It Down: 5Shut That Laptop: 10Smallville High School Faculty

This week Zach is joined by Lauren Winn to discuss the eighty second episode of Smallville, "Lucy." We talk Lauren's Superman and Smallville fandom, the Lane family dynamics, actual Lex and Lois shared screentime, and arguably Erica Durance's best performance yet! You don't have to sneak out in the middle of the night to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: BLauren's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 8.0Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 7 Amnesia Count: 26Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 21Chloe's Unseen Connections: 19Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 33Hospital Visits: 61In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 23 Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3 Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 7Possession Count: 6 Product Placement Pete: 6Season 4 Showers: 6Shut That Laptop: 10Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4 Smallville High School Student Deaths: 12 Under The Influ

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 eighty first episode of Smallville, "Sacred." They talk writing Dr. Swann out of the show, Margot Kidder's lack of involvement, Jensen Ackles and his future on the WB after Smallville, and how the season four story arc is really starting to fall apart. You don't have to fly to China for the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Craig's websites: KryptonSite and KSiteTVEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C+Craig's Grade:C+IMDB Grade: 8.4Superman Homepage Grade: 2.5/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 7 Amnesia Count: 26Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 20Chloe's Unseen Connections: 19Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 32Hospital Visits: 61In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 23 Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3 Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 7Possession Count: 6 Product

This week Zach is joined by Victoria Male from Your Biggest Fangirl to discuss the eightieth episode of Smallville, "Krypto." They talk their mutual love for dogs, Zach finally getting a namesake on the show but it being literally the worst person, the Lois and Clark dynamic at this point, and a scene crucial to the fourth season story arc that was left on the cutting room floor! There's nothing cryptic about the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Victoria on Your Biggest Fangirl.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B+Victoria's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 8.2Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 7 Amnesia Count: 25Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 19Chloe's Unseen Connections: 19Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 32Hospital Visits: 61In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 23 Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3 Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 7Possession Count: 5 Product Placement Pete: 6Season 4 Sh

This week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis from SYFY Wire to discuss the seventy ninth episode of Smallville, "Recruit." They talk Tricia's Smallville fandom, NCAA recruiting practices, the end of Clark's football career, and helpful tips if you get into legal trouble! Listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville on your three hour drive to Metropolis!Check out Tricia's articles on SYFY Wire.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B-Tricia's Grade: B+IMDB Grade: 8.0Superman Homepage Grade: 1.5/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 7 Amnesia Count: 25Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 18Chloe's Unseen Connections: 19Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 31Hospital Visits: 60In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 23 Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3 Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 7Possession Count: 5 Product Placement Pete: 6Season 4 Showers: 6Shut That Laptop: 9Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4 Smallville High School Student

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Matt Latham from Pick A Disc to discuss the seventy eighth episode of Smallville, "Pariah." They talk what if Alicia had been a full-season or half-season character (like so many of Lana's boyfriends), Chloe being shown Clark's powers as opposed to discovering them on her own, and what Sarah Carter is up to these days on The Flash! Go tell the sheriff about the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Matt's podcast Pick A Disc.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: BLance's Grade: B+Matt's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 9.1Superman Homepage Grade: 3/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 7 Amnesia Count: 25Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 17Chloe's Unseen Connections: 19Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 30Hospital Visits: 59In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 23 Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3 Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 7Possession Count: 5 Product Placement Pete: 6Season 4 Show

This week Zach is joined by Victoria Male from Your Biggest Fangirl and Lance Laster to discuss the seventy seventh episode of Smallville, "Unsafe." They talk one of the best return appearances of one of the best freaks of the week in Alicia Baker, the continued disfunction of Lana and Jason's relationship, Red Kryptonite...again, and what might be Smallville's strongest use of pop music in an episode yet! It's safe to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville...we're all better now!Check out Victoria on Your Biggest Fangirl.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A-Lance's Grade: A-Victoria's Grade: A-IMDB Grade: 8.8Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 7 Amnesia Count: 25Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 16Chloe's Unseen Connections: 19Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 30Hospital Visits: 57In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 23 Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3 Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episod

This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the the seventy sixth episode of Smallville, "Scare." They talk the main characters' worst nightmares, the status of Lana and Jason's relationship, and interesting deleted scenes! Don't be scared of this week's Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff.And his current podcast Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B+Matts Grade: CIMDB Grade: 8.6Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 6 Amnesia Count: 25Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 16Chloe's Unseen Connections: 19Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 30Hospital Visits: 56In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 23 Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3 Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 7Possession Count: 5 Product Placement Pete:

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the the seventy fifth episode of Smallville, "Bound." They talk Jane Seymour's first appearance on the series, a before-she-was-famous Cobie Smulders, and how glasses a suit and a different hairstyle (...get it?) can fool Lex Luthor. Pull out your pink MP3 player to listen to this week's Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B-Lance's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 8.0Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 6 Amnesia Count: 25Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 16Chloe's Unseen Connections: 19Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 29Hospital Visits: 51In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 23 Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3 Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 7Possession Count: 5 Product Placement Pete: 6Season 4 Showers: 5Shut That Laptop: 9Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4 Smallville High School Student Deaths: 11 Under The Influenc

This week Zach is joined by Cory Moore to discuss the the seventy fourth episode of Smallville, "Spell." They talk Cory's Smallville fandom and how he found the podcast, why he wanted to be part of the discussion about this infamously bad episode, the stones of power and Kryptonian artifacts on Earth pre-Krypton's destruction, and the use of magic in the series! Get caught under the spell of this week's Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: DCory's Grade: C+IMDB Grade: 8.1Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 6 Amnesia Count: 25Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 15Chloe's Unseen Connections: 18Clark Loses His Powers: 6Episode Title Said In Episode: 29Hospital Visits: 51In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 23 Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3 Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 7Possession Count: 5 Product Placement Pete: 6Season 4 Showers: 5Shut That Laptop: 9Smallville High School Faculty Deaths

This week Zach is joined by Jazz Atmaja to discuss the the seventy third episode of Smallville, "Jinx." We talk Mr. Mxyzptlk, how Smallville's version of the character stacks up against other interpretations, missed opportunities with the Clark playing football plot, and the continuing Lana /Jason drama! Don't let the frequency of this week's Always Hold On To Smallville get jammed! EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B-Jazz's Grade: C+IMDB Grade: 8.3Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARDAmazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 6 Amnesia Count: 22Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 15Chloe's Unseen Connections: 18Clark Loses His Powers: 5Episode Title Said In Episode: 28Hospital Visits: 51In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 9KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 22Lana Kills: 1 Main Character Deaths: 3 Mind Control Count: 13Movie Plot As An Episode: 7Possession Count: 2 Product Placement Pete: 6Season 4 Showers: 5Shut That Laptop: 9Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4 Smallville High School Student Deaths: 11 Under

It's our eleventh Superman Special! Zach is joined by Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV, to discuss the Arrow, The Flash and Supergirl crossover "Elseworlds" featuring Superman! We talk Smallville connections, John Wesley Shipp, Batwoman and what we want to see in next year's Crisis On Infinite Earths!Plus! The second half of this podcast is the"Elseworlds" post-game talk Zach and Lance Laster recorded for the Patreon the night of the crossover's conclusion, so if you haven't heard it...it's new to you!This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!Check out Craig's websites:Kryptonsite: https://www.kryptonsite.com/KSiteTV: https://www.ksitetv.com/Always Hold On To Smallville is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast!Tim Miller / @timjmillsJohn CurcioJazz Atmaja / @HeadBandBrotherChris FuchsAtif SheikhJustin MaitnerKevonte Chilous / @chill_usMollie FicarellaThomas NavenNathan MacKenzie /