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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 29 - 2x08 Ryan

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/11/16

This week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the twenty ninth episode of Smallville, "Ryan." They talk VHS tapes, Clark's wardrobe, crying when watching TV, and a little bit of Superman on Supergirl. We can't read your minds, but hopefully you'll enjoy this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Tyler on Krypton Report:kryptonreport.libsyn.comEPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Tyler's Grade: A IMDB Grade: 8.8 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: PASS

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100:14

Episode 28 - 2x07 Lineage

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/11/03

This week Zach is joined by Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV and author of several companion books on the series, and Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the twenty eighth episode of Smallville, "Lineage." They talk Clark using heat vision to make toast, Lucas Luthor being arguably the series' biggest dropped ball, all things Patrick Cassidy, Lexcorp, and of course...Sheriff Ethan's sideburns. We're jumping all around the timeline on the

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57:40

Superman Special #4 - Supergirl (The Adventures of...

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/10/25

It's our fourth Superman Special! Supergirl has moved networks for its sophomore season, coming home to The CW where it probably always belonged and going all out by featuring Superman himself in its premiere episodes! No longer a shadowy stunt double or a far away CGI special effect, the Man of Steel has a new face on television: Tyler Hoechlin. Zach is joined by Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV, to discuss this monumental occasion, what we thought of the latest incarnation of

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97:54

Episode 27 - 2x06 Redux

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/10/19

This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the twenty seventh episode of Smallville, "Redux." They talk this episode's unique production history, set-ups for future episodes, and an overcrowded story in what is generally considered one of Smallville's worst outings. We grew a lot older recordng the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: D+ Matt's Grade: D IMDB Grade: 7.6 Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amazing Technicolor

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126:24

Episode 26 - 2x05 Nocturne

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/10/11

This week Zach is joined by KSiteTV's Ian Gildersleeve to discuss the twenty sixth episode of Smallville, "Nocturne." They talk Ian's Superman and Smallville fandom, his love for Beauty & The Beast, an interesting theory on how this episode could tie into the Veritas mythology from season seven, and much more! We stayed up all night recording this poetic episode of Always Hold On To Smallville!Ian is the author of KSiteTV's Beauty & The Beast episode reviews, a series which has several

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89:39

Episode 25 - 2x04 Red

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/10/04

This week Zach is joined by Mike Krause to discuss the twenty fifth episode of Smallville, "Red." We talk legendary comic book writer Jeph Loeb joining the series, the first (and best) use of Red Kryptonite on the series, high school class rings and when you're actually supposed to get them, and if it was implied Clark and Jessie...well, you know. We've lost our inhibitions and are telling it like it is in this episode of Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A- Krause's Grade:

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86:37

Episode 24 - 2x03 Duplicity

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/09/27

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the twenty fourth episode of Smallville, "Duplicity." We talk Pete's role in the series, Lana's second season-self taking root, tying up old plot threads from season one while launching into new ones, and would you REALLY think Clark's ship from Smallville was a spaceship if you found it in a cornfield? A cornfield that no one visited and had no maintenance for over three months apparently. We're not keeping any secrets in this completely honest

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64:01

Episode 23 - 2x02 Heat

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/09/20

This week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx to discuss the twenty third episode of Smallville, "Heat." We talk the look of Smallville's heat vision, the prevalent awkwardness throughout the episode, the time Zach was set on fire, and how breaking up with your long distance boyfriend at the end of a video letter from all this friends kind of ruins the entire thing. All that and more in this HOT new episode of Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Dan's Grade: B+ IMDB Grade: 8.7

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137:31

Episode 22 - 2x01 Vortex

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/09/13

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 twenty second episode of Smallville, "Vortex." They talk Craig's long history covering television dating back to the Lois & Clark days, planned cliffhangers were dropped in "Tempest," which second season episode was filmed before "Vortex," if Clark flew in the tornado and much, much more! Get sucked in to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville

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92:56

Episode 21 - 1x21 Tempest

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/07/21

This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the twenty first episode of Smallville, "Tempest." We talk Matt's Superman fandom, his thoughts on Lois & Clark and Smallville overall, annoying Superman references, the ages of the main characters (they're HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN), and Matt's Green Arrow costume!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman: dailyknockoff.comEPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A+

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78:52

Episode 20 - 1x20 Obscura

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/07/12

This week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx from Trek.fm to discuss the twentieth episode of Smallville, "Obscura." We talk Daniel's Smallville fandom and his love for the series' Lois Lane, the stubbornness of Jonathan Kent, Whitney as the "first season boyfriend" prototype for the current Arrowverse, and of course the first appearance of the infamous octagonal disc! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B Daniel's Grade: C+ IMDB Grade: 8.2 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD

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99:29

Episode 19 - 1x19 Crush

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/07/05

This week Zach is joined by Nancy Petru to discuss the nineteenth episode of Smallville, "Crush." We talk the Adam Brody of it all, the mechanics of a hit and run car accident resulting in such specific hand injuries, Chloe's love life, and rant a bit about Heroes.EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+ Nancy's Grade: A- IMDB Grade: 8.2 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 10 Clark Loses His Powers: 1 Hospital Visits: 7 In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 4

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72:16

Superman Special #3 - Batman v. Superman: Dawn of...

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/07/02

It's our third Superman Special! The Always Hold On To Smallville crew had the good fortune to attend a special screening of the Ultimate Edition of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice this week, and we're here to deliver our report! We recount our experience at the screening, discuss the changes made to this extended version of the film, and where we stand on Batman v. Superman now after a few months to digest it and a second, superior version now available to us. Here's the link to Screen Rant's

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96:09

Episode 18 - 1x18 Drone

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/06/21

This week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza to discuss the eighteenth episode of Smallville, "Drone." We talk limited roles for Asians in Hollywood, a potential alternate way to introduce Lois Lane onto the series, and how this episode inspired Zach to run for band president in high school!EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C+ Nick's Grade: C+ IMDB Grade: 7.6 Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 10 Clark Loses His Powers: 1 Hospital Visits: 6 In Media Res: 1

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84:03

Episode 17 - 1x17 Reaper

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/06/16

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the seventeenth episode of Smallville, "Reaper." We talk one of the series' worst freak of the weeks, the return of Dominic Sanatori, and a life lesson that really resonated with Zach. EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C+ Lance's Grade: C+ IMDB Grade: 7.6 Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 10 Clark Loses His Powers: 1 Hospital Visits: 6 In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 4 KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 5

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93:34

Episode 16 - 1x16 Stray

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/06/07

This week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the sixteenth episode of Smallville, "Stray." We talk Tyler's Superman and Smallville fandom, Ryan James and Ryan Kelly, our first Julian Luthor mention, and Warrior Angel...with a lot of fun tangents along the way!Check out Tyler on Krypton Report:kryptonreport.libsyn.comEPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Tyler's Grade: A IMDB Grade: 8.8 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 10 Clark

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86:21

Episode 15 - 1x15 Nicodemus

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/05/31

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the fifteenth episode of Smallville, "Nicodemus." We talk the character of Pete Ross, the distance between Smallville and Metropolis, and have the most intense game of "What Day Is It?" yet!EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A- Lance's Grade: A IMDB Grade: 8.4 Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 10 Clark Loses His Powers: 1 Hospital Visits: 4 In Media Res: 1 Kent Truck Accidents: 3 KOs to Keep Clark's

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83:28

Episode 14 - 1x14 Zero

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/05/24

This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the fourteenth episode of Smallville, "Zero." We talk Matt's Smallville and overall comic book genre fandom, the logistics of watching an American show in a foreign country, Tom Welling's finest moment yet, and Lex Luthor's never-quite-altruistic motivations.EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A- Matt's Grade: B+ IMDB Grade: 8.0 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 7 Clark Loses His Powers: 1 Hospital Visits: 3

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78:36

Episode 13 - 1x13 Kinetic

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/05/18

This week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza to discuss the thirteenth episode of Smallville, "Kinetic." We talk Supergirl's renewal for a second season and move to the CW, read listener email, and put off having to discuss this episode as long as possible. Let's be real, it's Smallville's worst so far...bro. BE THE TRUCK! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C- Nick's Grade: C IMDB Grade: 7.8 Superman Homepage Grade: 3/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 7 Clark Loses His Powers: 1

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75:28

Episode 12 - 1x12 Leech

Always Hold On To Smallville ·

2016/05/10

This week Zach is joined by Mike Krause to discuss the twelfth episode of Smallville, "Leech." They talk the Ashmore twins, the Siegel and Shuster families' never ending battle for the rights to Superman, and the return of Lana's Kryptonite necklace!EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Mike's Grade: B IMDB Grade: 8.4 Superman Homepage Grade: 3.5/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amnesia Count: 7 Clark Loses His Powers: 1 Hospital Visits: 2 Kent Truck Accidents: 2 KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 3 Mind

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