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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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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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86:23

Episode 34 - 2x13 Suspect

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/12/25

This week Zach is joined Tony Black from The X-Cast: An X-Files Podcast to discuss the thirty fourth episode of Smallville, "Suspect." They talk Tony's background with Smallville, episodic versus serialized television, the wasted character of Henry Small, and Tony's encounters with some of the cast members at a recent convention. There's more than one point of view in this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Tony on The X-Cast:spreaker.com/show/the-x-cast-an-x-files-podcastEPISODE

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124:40

Episode 33 - 2x12 Insurgence

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/12/24

This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the thirty third episode of Smallville, "Insurgence." They talk our first proper look inside Luthorcrop, Maggie Sawyer's introduction, Clark leaping his first tall building in the single bound...sort of, an much more! We have no problem with you listening to the latest episode of Always Hold On To Smallville without our knowledge!EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: AMatt's Grade: A+IMDB Grade: 8.7Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES

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87:30

Episode 32 - 2x11 Visage

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/12/14

This week Zach is joined by Mike Krause to discuss the thirty second episode of Smallville, "Visage." They talk hape shifters, spaceships, the Iraq War, the friend zone and if this episode holds up. We "STAY AWAY FROM LANA!" in this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville!EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: BKrause's Grade: C+IMDB Grade: 8.3Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 1 Amnesia Count: 11 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 4 Clark Loses His Powers:

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81:47

Mailbag #1

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/12/06

This week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza as we open up the mailbag and read listener emails, messages and iTunes reviews! Thank you all so very much for your feedback, and we'll be making this mailbag show a regular thing so 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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94:08

Episode 31 - 2x10 Skinwalker

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/11/30

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the thirty first episode of Smallville, "Skinwalker." They talk Ancient Aliens, the implications of Kryptonians and Kryptonite being on Earth before Clark, real life parallels to the Dakota Access Pipeline, and favorite movie quotes we like to use as often as possible. We've been searching for the latest Always Hold On To Smallville our whole lives!To listen to Zach talk about werewolves on The X-Cast, check out their podcast on "Shapes":

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93:18

Episode 30 - 2x09 Dichotic

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/11/23

This week Zach is joined by Nancy Petru to discuss the thirtieth episode of Smallville, "Dichotic." They talk Home Improvement, shop class, beepers, the meaning of dichotic, and the questionable physics at play in this episode's climax. It took two of us to get the job done in this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: CNancy's Grade: C-IMDB Grade: 8.0 Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 1 Amnesia Count:

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