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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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117:49

Episode 47 - 3x03 Extinction

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/02/21

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!EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+Matt's Grade: AIMDB Grade: 8.3Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test:

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89:29

Episode 46 - 3x02 Phoenix

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/02/14

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 here in the wrap up, Matt ups his grade from B+ to A but when I repeat our grades "for the record" I

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71:24

Episode 45 - 3x01 Exile

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/02/07

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.comEPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A+Tyler's Grade: AIMDB Grade: 9.0Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test:

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69:49

Mailbag #2

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2018/01/09

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/alwaysmallvilleTWITTER: https://twitter.com/alwaysmallvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysmallvilleEMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

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78:57

Midvale Special #1

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/12/13

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

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84:28

Superman Special #7 - Superman: The Movie - Extended Cut

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/12/05

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

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78:26

Superman Special #6 - Justice League

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/11/21

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

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63:05

Smallville Special #1 - The Chloe Chronicles

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/11/14

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 we catch y'all up on what we've been up to during our long hiatus, forecast what to expect from the

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83:43

Episode 44 - 2x23 Exodus

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/07/19

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 Trek podcast Ceti Alpha 3 on The Nerd Party: thenerdparty.com/cetialpha3EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade:

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88:36

Episode 43 - 2x22 Calling

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/07/12

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 for the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New

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91:53

Episode 42 - 2x21 Accelerate

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/07/04

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 ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: AMatt's Grade: A-IMDB Grade: 8.2Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES

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48:23

Superman Special #5 - Supergirl (Nevertheless, She...

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/06/06

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's websites:Kryptonsite: https://www.kryptonsite.com/KSiteTV: https://www.ksitetv.com/ROUNDUP Zach's

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96:46

Episode 41 - 2x20 Witness

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/05/24

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!EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A- Nancy's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 7.9Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test:

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84:23

Episode 40 - 2x19 Precipice

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/05/16

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 ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C+Jazz's Grade: BIMDB Grade: 8.1Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2 Amnesia Count:

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92:35

Episode 39 - 2x18 Visitor

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/05/10

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 ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B+ Billy's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 7.9 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY

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103:14

Episode 38 - 2x17 Rosetta

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/05/03

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 Welling's birthday. Our own personal rosetta stone to the behind the scenes stories of the series joins the

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53:46

Episode 38 - 2x17 Brimstone

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/04/01

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: DIMDB Grade: 7.1Superman Homepage Grade: N/ABechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD

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106:20

Episode 37 - 2x16 Fever

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/02/08

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: B+ Lance's Grade: A IMDB Grade: 8.3 Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD

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99:53

Episode 36 - 2x15 Prodigal

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/02/01

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 latest Always Hold On To Smallville!EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+ Nick's Grade: A- Taylor's Grade:

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86:39

Episode 35 - 2x14 Rush

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2017/01/19

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.comEPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B-Tyler''s Grade: C+IMDB Grade: 8.3Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test:

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