Always Hold On To Smallville

This week Zach is joined by Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite to discuss theone hundred eighty ninth episode of Smallville, “Conspiracy." They talk this being the series' take on the New Krypton arc from the comic books, Agent Zod being a three dimensional villain, Chloe beig an untrusting xenophobic liar, and Clark unwittingly giving Zod superpowers. Don't let the latest Always Hold On To Smallville get lost in the wacko pile!Check out Anthony and his podcasts including Digging for Kryptonite at Flat Squirrel Productions.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: AAnthony's Grade: B+IMDB Grade: 7.8Superman Homepage Grade: 3.5/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 16Amnesia Count: 70Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 76Hospital Visits: 147In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 57KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time

This week Zach is joined by Mary Kwiatkowski from The KowSkiCast to discuss the one hundred eighty eighth episode of Smallville, “Persuasion." They talk Mary's Smallville fandom, the series' Valentine's Day episodes, the logistics of Gemstone Kryptonite in its one and only appearance, and the radical tonal shift this episode takes over the course of its runtime! I WANT you to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Mary's podcast The KowSkiCast.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A-Mary's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 7.8Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 16Amnesia Count: 70Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 75Hospital Visits: 145In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 56KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 9Lois Arm Punches: 10Lois' Costume Closet: 15Main Character

It's our twenty sixth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to talk the casting of Milly Alcock as Supergirl in Superman: Legacy (maybe), John Murphy as Superman: Legacy's music composer, and immediately debunked casting announcements.Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow.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!Chris Fuchs / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous / @chill_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13DJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Tim MillerMichael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasMatt BDaniel CurielBish Bash BoshJan RollinsTrevis HullNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJohn CurcioJames Lee / @Jae_El_52

This week Zach is joined by Matt Tuex from Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred eighty seventh episode of Smallville, “Warrior." They talk new Warrior Angel mythology, Harry's Law, love connections for Chloe, and Zatanna's second and final (real) appearance! Listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville on your way to Met Con International!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: A+Matt's Grade: AIMDB Grade: 8.0Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 70Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 75Hospital Visits: 145In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 56KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do Th

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow and Nick Ryan Magdoza as we open up the mailbag and read listener emails and podcast 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!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow.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!Chris Fuchs / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous / @chill_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13DJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Tim MillerMichael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasMatt BDaniel CurielBish Bash BoshJan RollinsTrevis HullNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJohn CurcioJa

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow and Nick Ryan Magdoza as we open up the mailbag and read listener emails and podcast 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!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow.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!Chris Fuchs / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous / @chill_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13DJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulAdam SullinsMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Tim MillerMichael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasMatt BDaniel CurielBishBashBosh's Lemon PledgeJan RollinsDeAndreNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie F

This week Zach is joined by Jon Lee Brody and Geoff Johns himself to discuss the one hundred eighty sixth episode of Smallville, “Legends." They talk Geoff's history with Smallville and how he came to write for the series, how "Absolute Justice" laid the groundwork for the Arrowverse and in particular the recent Stargirl series, the importance of the time period the JSA is from, and Richard Donner's influence on Geoff's career both professionally and personally. I see your fate...to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Jon on That Was Pretty Scary.Check out Geoff and his latest work at Ghost Machine.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A+IMDB Grade: 8.9Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 70Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 74Hospital Visits: 145In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark'

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow and Chris Clow from The Comic Binge to discuss the one hundred eighty fifth episode of Smallville, “Society." They talk how many episodes "Absolute Justice" counts as, the importance of the Justice Society of America, everyone but Clark assuming the worst about them, and delivering on superhero fight scenes. Your fate is utterly binding to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow.Check out Chris on The Comic Binge and Discovery Debrief.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: ALance's Grade: A+Chris' Grade: AIMDB Grade: 8.9Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 70Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 74Hospital Visits: 144In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 56KOs to Keep Oliver's Secr

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the one hundred eighty fourth episode of Smallville, “Disciple." They talk the failure to launch subplot of Oliver potentially having a split personality, Smallville's strange version of Merlyn, the second and last appearance of Mia (who apparently didn't know she was Green Arrow's sidekick), and Mr. Zod inserting himself into Clark and Lois's life. It's not against your vow to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Lance and Kevonte on Always Hold On To Arrow.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B-Lance's Grade: C+Kevonte's Grade: BIMDB Grade: 7.7Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 69 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 73Hospital Visits: 142In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secre

It's our twenty fifth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to talk the casting of Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen,Sara Sampaio as Miss Tessmacher and Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord in Superman: Legacy!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow.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!Chris Fuchs / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous / @chill_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13DJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulAdam SullinsMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Tim MillerMichael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasMatt BDaniel CurielBishBashBosh's Lemon PledgeJan RollinsDeAndreNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJohn CurcioJames Lee /

This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham from Pick A Disc to discuss the one hundred eighty second episode of Smallville, “Pandora." They talk how this episode lines up continuity-wise with "Savior," the Kandorians using a red sun to both give themselves powers and take away Clark's, Lois not figuring out that Clark is The Blur, and the unintended implications of these memories from the future being from Lois' POV. We could all die tomorrow, so listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville today!Check out Matt's podcast Pick A Disc.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C-Tricia's Grade: C-IMDB Grade: 8.8Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 69 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 73Hospital Visits: 141In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 56KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Ti

This week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis from Always Hold On To DC’s Legends of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred eighty second episode of Smallville, “Idol." They talk this interpretation of The Wonder Twins (and Gleek), Smallville 's take on therapy, monorails, andThe Dark Knight's influences on this episode. Activate the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Tricia's articles on SYFY Wire.And Tricia's podcast Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A-Tricia's Grade: B+IMDB Grade: 8.4Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 68 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 14Episode Title Said In Episode: 73Hospital Visits: 139In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 55KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 7Lois Arm Punches: 10Lois' Costume Closet: 11Main Charact

This week Zach is joined by Matt Tuex from Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred eighty first episode of Smallville, “Kandor." They talk Julian Sands, favorite Jor-Els and Zods, the admirable job this episode does at continuity clean up, and how "Relic" is required viewing going into it. The council has approved the latest 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: AMatt's Grade: BIMDB Grade: 8.2Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 68 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 14Episode Title Said In Episode: 73Hospital Visits: 139cIn Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 55KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7L

This week Zach is joined by Zack Benz from The Daily Planet and Luke Deckard from The Secret Circle to discuss the one hundred eightieth episode of Smallville, “Crossfire." They talk Luke's Smallville fandom, morning talk shows, Smallville's take on "Mr. Zod," and the first of only two appearances of Speedy on the series. The latest Always Hold On To Smallville will put Metropolis on the map!Check out Zack's website: The Daily PlanetAnd check out Luke's YouTube channel: The Secret CircleEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B-Zack's Grade: CLuke's Grade: C-IMDB Grade: 8.4Superman Homepage Grade: 1.5/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 68 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 14Episode Title Said In Episode: 72Hospital Visits: 139cIn Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 55KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 7Lois Arm Punches:

This week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis from Always Hold On To DC’s Legends of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred seventy ninth episode of Smallville, “Roulette." They talk movie influences and references, Oliver finally hitting rock bottom, what could've been a fun independent b-plot for Lois and Clark, and Chloe-as-Oracle. Go all in with the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Tricia's articles on SYFY Wire.And Tricia's podcast Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C+Tricia's Grade: BIMDB Grade: 7.8Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 68 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 14Episode Title Said In Episode: 72Hospital Visits: 139cIn Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 55KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 7Lois Arm Punches: 9Lois' Costume Clo

This week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx from The Nerd Party to discuss the one hundred seventy eighth episode of Smallville, "Echo." They talk Oliver Queen running sweatshops, Clark being extremely slow on the uptake that he can read minds, Buzzkill Chloe, and the return of Toyman. You don't need Kryptonian intuition to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Dan's podcast on The Nerd Party: Ceti Alpha 3EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B+Dan's Grade: B+IMDB Grade: 8.2Superman Homepage Grade: 3.5/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 68 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 14Episode Title Said In Episode: 71Hospital Visits: 139cIn Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 55KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 7Lois Arm Punches: 9Lois' Costume Closet: 10zMain Character Deaths: 21Mind Control Count: 25Movie

This week Zach is joined Matthew Rocca to discuss the one hundred seventy seventh episode of Smallville, "Rabid." They talk in media res, Oliver spiraling out of control, Dr. Emil's prominent role this season, the horror aspects of this episode, and Chris Nolan. Don't fall asleep, let the latest Always Hold On To Smallville help keep you awake!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A-Michael's Grade: A-IMDB Grade: 7.8Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 68 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 14Episode Title Said In Episode: 71Hospital Visits: 136In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 55KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 7Lois Arm Punches: 9Lois' Costume Closet: 9Main Character Deaths: 21Mind Control Count: 25Movie Plot As An Episode: 20Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 45Possession Count: 27Product Pl

This week Zach is joined Michael Bailey from From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast to discuss the one hundred seventy sixth episode of Smallville, "Metallo." They talk the many iterations of John Corben, the evolving love triangle between Lois, Clark and The Blur, Chloe being jealous (again), the one season of Smallville that Michael has never seen, and those well established Daily Planet key chains that every employee owns. You don't have to go to our phone booth to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Michael's work: The Fortress of BaileytudeEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A-Michael's Grade: AIMDB Grade: 8.0Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 66 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 14Episode Title Said In Episode: 71Hospital Visits: 135In Media Res: 6Injection Count: 53Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 55KOs to Keep Oliver's

This week Zach is joined by JJ Hodges from For Comic Junkies to discuss the one hundred seventy fifth episode of Smallville, "Savior." They talk JJ's Smallville fandom, season nine being another soft reboot of the series, The Blur's new costume, Terminator and time travel, and Zod on Smallville...again. The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is not the same voice as the orb!Check out JJ's podcast: For Comic JunkiesEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: BJJ's Grade: AIMDB Grade: 8.2Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 66 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 14Episode Title Said In Episode: 71Hospital Visits: 134In Media Res: 6Injection Count: 53Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 54KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 7Lois Arm Punches: 9Lois' Costume Closet: 9Main Character Deaths: 21Mind Control Count: 25Movie Plot As An Episod

It's our twenty fourth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the first season of My Adventures with Superman! They talk the recent history (or lack thereof) of Superman animated series, this fresh new portrayal of Clark, Lois and Jimmy, the villains, and the Krypton of it all. They also talk some Aquaman and the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! Check out Always Hold On To Arrow:spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpodAlways 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!Chris Fuchs / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous / @chill_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13JJ Hodges / @ForComicJunkiesDJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory Moore]Nathan RothacherThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulAdam SullinsMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Tim MillerMichael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaS