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Always Hold On To Smallville

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!

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Episode 73 - 4x07 Jinx

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2019/01/30

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, the continuing Lana /Jason drama and much more! 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:

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109:53

Superman Special #11 - Elseworlds

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2019/01/23

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

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102:25

Episode 72 - 4x06 Transference

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2019/01/16

This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the the seventy second episode of Smallville, "Transference." They talk Tom Welling's finest performance, John Glover playing a YOUNG young Clark, stones of power theories, Lana and Jason's inappropriate relationship, and Margot Kidder! That ringing in your head is 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

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91:52

Episode 71 - 4x05 Run

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2019/01/10

This week Zach is joined by Jon Lee Brody to discuss the seventy first episode of Smallville, "Run." They talk The Flash being the first DC Comics superhero to guest star, which version of the character Bart is supposed to be, the state of Clark and Lex's friendship at this point in the series, and some fun tales from the set from Kyle Gallner himself, delivered via Jon! Try to keep up with the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Jon on That Was Pretty Scary.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade:

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100:44

Episode 70 - 4x04 Devoted

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/12/26

This week Zach is joined by Victoria Male from Your Biggest Fangirl to discuss the seventieth episode of Smallville, "Devoted." They talk season four being "thirsty," Jason and Lana's inappropriate relationship, how Clark playing football might not be so bad after all, and our very own "one shining moments" in high school! Stay devoted to us and listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Victoria on Your Biggest Fangirl.*Note: Victoria had a technical glitch with her recording, so

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78:20

Episode 69 - 4x03 Facade

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/12/19

This week Zach is joined by Nancy Petru to discuss the sixty ninth episode of Smallville, "Facade." They talk Clark playing football (again), Lois Lane: High Schooler, the student/teacher relations at Smallville High, and the tonal shift of season four from the rest of the series. Don't wait three years to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: D-Nancy's Grade: DIMDB Grade: 8.1Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD Amazing Technicolor

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87:04

Episode 68 - 4x02 Gone

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/12/12

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 sixty eighth episode of Smallville, "Gone." They talk the the state of Smallville going into season four, Lois Lane and why she works in her initial two episodes (but not necessarily after that this season), and Dr. Swann's intended role in this episode...including excerpts from the original script! You don't have to take turns listening to the latest

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91:40

Episode 67 - 4x01 Crusade

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/12/05

This week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx from The Nerd Party to discuss the sixty seventh episode of Smallville, "Crusade." They talk the introduction of Erica Durance's Lois Lane to the series, an Allison Mack-less opening credits now lost to time, Margot Kidder's special guest appearance and Cla---Kal-El's first flight! Don't wait for the sign to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Dan's podcast on The Nerd Party: Ceti Alpha 3EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+Daniel's Grade:

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41:17

Smallville Special #2 - The Chloe Chronicles Volume II

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/11/28

It's our second Smallville Special! Smallville Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss The Chloe Chronicles Volume II. We talk these webisodes set during the third season, the role of cross-platform media, Pete Ross' screen time, "returning" freaks of the week, and how the best part of Volume II wasn't really part of it at all! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleTWITTER: https://twitter.com/alwaysmallvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysmallvilleEMAIL:

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100:40

Mailbag #3

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/11/21

This week Zach is joined by 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!PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleTWITTER: https://twitter.com/alwaysmallvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysmallvilleEMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

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89:01

Episode 66 - 3x22 Covenant

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/11/14

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 sixty sixth episode of Smallville, "Covenant." They talk the first of Smallville's two Supergirls, the logistics of the twist of her true identity, one of the greatest uses of classic music in a TV show ever, and take a moment to recognize an important event in Smallville history that took place on the same day we recorded this podcast. Listen to this

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81:03

Episode 65 - 3x21 Forsaken

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/11/07

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the the sixty fifth episode of Smallville, "Forsaken." They talk deleted and repurposed scenes, Pete's exit from the series, the writers potentially getting confused about Lana's necklace, and what a narrative mess this episode is. Don't forsake this week's Always Hold On To Smallville!EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C+Lance's Grade: C+IMDB Grade: 8.3Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5

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88:42

Episode 64 - 3x20 Talisman

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/10/25

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the the sixty fourth episode of Smallville, "Talisman." They talk Ken Biller's Smallville resume, Clark's deleted surprise party, the coming storm of Lexana, and of course Naman and Segeeth. Don't misinterpret this week's Always Hold On To Smallville!EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: CLance's Grade: CIMDB Grade: 8.2Superman Homepage Grade: 2.5/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5 Amnesia Count: 19Blue Shirt/Red

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109:40

Episode 63 - 3x19 Memoria

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/10/13

This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the the sixty third episode of Smallville, "Memoria." They talk this episode's deleted subplot, the influences of the mothers of Smallville, red trunks vs. no red trunks on Superman, Clark's earliest memory and the overall brilliance of one of the series' finest hours. Don't repress your memory of the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A+Matt's Grade: A+IMDB Grade: 9.1Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test:

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78:45

Episode 62 - 3x18 Truth

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/10/03

This week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis to discuss the sixty second episode of Smallville, "Truth." They talk Tricia's Smallville fandom, the distance between Smallville and Metropolis, Pete's big non-Clark secret, and Lionel and Chloe. No lies are told in the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Tricia's articles on SYFY Wire.EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: BTricia's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 8.7Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5

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81:00

Episode 61 - 3x17 Legacy

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/09/21

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 sixty first episode of Smallville, "Legacy." They talk the return of Christopher Reeve, Jeph Loeb's contributions to the series, Lionel's near suicide, and what might have been with Dr. Swann. The legacy of Superman is strong in the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Craig's websites: KryptonSite and KSiteTVEPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade:

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27:02

Convention Special #2 - Fandemic Tour Houston, 2018

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/09/17

It's our second Convention Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss Fandemic Tour Houston! We talk a Smallville reunion of Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, John Schnieder, meeting Lois & Clark's Dean Cain, and 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 recognize us at a future con don't be a stranger!PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleTWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallvilleFACEBOOK:

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73:04

Superman Special #10 - Supergirl (The Movie)

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/09/05

It's our tenth Superman Special! Zach is joined by SyFy Wire's Tricia Ennis to discuss 1984’s Supergirl! The Warner Archive, who brought Superman: The Movie extended cut to Blu-ray last year, have now released The International Cut of Supergirl in HD for the first time. Before she was Eliza Danvers on the CW's Supergirl or Lara on Smallville, Helen Slater starred in her own film as the Girl of Steel herself! We discuss Tricia's Superman fandom, the absence of Superman from his cousin's big screen

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95:39

Episode 60 - 3x16 Crisis

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/08/29

This week Zach is joined by KSiteTV's Ian Gildersleeve to discuss the sixtieth episode of Smallville, "Crisis." They talk the end of Adam Knight, time travel (with some Star Trek comparisons thrown in), and if this is the show's lamest use of Kryptonite yet. Stay tuned to this week's Always Hold On To Smallville and you never know, you might hear next week's Always Hold On To Smallville!EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B-Ian's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 8.4Superman Homepage Grade: 3/5 Bechdel Test:

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72:32

Episode 59 - 3x15 Resurrection

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/08/08

This week Zach is joined by Billy Pollihan to discuss the fifty ninth episode of Smallville, "Resurrection." They talk repeat actors in different roles, Smallville Medical Center staff names, what Kryptonite can do, and a surprise appearance by one of The Lone Gunmen! You don't need to come back from the dead to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!*Note: Apologies for the poor audio quality. I had a mic issue on my end and had to use a back up recording, which also unfortunately didn't

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