Always Hold On To Smallville

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

It's our twenty third Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to talk the casting of Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Isabela Merced sd Hawkgirl and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho in Superman: Legacy!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_usDaryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16Joey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13JJ Hodges / @ForComicJunkiesDJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulAdam SullinsMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Michael HartfordJim CrawfordAlex Ramsey / @aramsey1992Megan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasShanika JamesNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieJason Skipper / @skipper818Steve Rogers / @Ste

It's our twenty second Superman Special! Zach is joined by Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite to discuss The Flash (2023)! They talk the long, convoluted histoy of the film, its reception upon release, how it holds up as an adaptation of Flashpoint, and of course the Superman of it all.Check out Anthony and his podcasts at Flat Squirrel Productions:flatsquirrelproductions.com/podcastsDigging for Kryptonite's The Flash Review:open.spotify.com/episode/5sJI16vhqhu2oTt1Q2kFfk?si=Wj1RkxstRn-gWuaV9Q6JUAAlways Hold On To The Flash's The Flash Review (Patreon):patreon.com/posts/always-hold-on-84585594Always 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_usDaryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16Joey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13JJ Hodges / @ForComicJunkiesDJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulAdam

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!Check out Lance on 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_usDaryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16Joey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13JJ Hodges / @ForComicJunkiesDJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulAdam SullinsMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Michael HartfordJim CrawfordAlex Ramsey / @aramsey1992Megan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasShanika JamesNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieJason Skipper / @skipper818Steve Rogers / @St

It's our twenty first Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to talk the casting of David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane in Superman: Legacy!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_usDaryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16Joey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13JJ Hodges / @ForComicJunkiesDJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulAdam SullinsMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Michael HartfordJim CrawfordAlex Ramsey / @aramsey1992Megan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasShanika JamesNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieJason Skipper / @skipper818Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrAtif SheikhMollie FicarellaJohn CurcioDylan DiAntoni

This week Zach is joined by Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite to discuss the one hundred seventy fourth episode of Smallville, "Doomsday." They talk their personal history with the episode, Lois' early removal from the story, Clark and Doomsday's frustratingly short and very disappointing final battle, the infamous Henry James Olsen reveal, and much more! Tomorrow is the day you listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Anthony and his podcasts at Flat Squirrel Productions:flatsquirrelproductions.com/podcastsEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: D-Anthony's Grade: DIMDB Grade: 7.6Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 14Amnesia Count: 65 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 13Episode Title Said In Episode: 71Hospital Visits: 133In Media Res: 6Injection Count: 53Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 53KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The T

This week Zach is joined by Anthony Polinick from The Grund to discuss the one hundred seventy third episode of Smallville, "Injustice." They talk series' first version of the Injustice League, complete the Smallville Mount Rushmore of poorly adapted characters, the point of this season apparerntly being trying to get Clark to kill, and the goofy ending. You don't have to wait for the Traveler to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Anthony on The Grund:open.spotify.com/show/2Tmuc0BhkU2O9oEeHikmVt?si=72affec90c1c4d1aEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B-Anthony's Grade: CIMDB Grade: 7.7Superman Homepage Grade: 1.5/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 13Amnesia Count: 65 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 88Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 13Episode Title Said In Episode: 70Hospital Visits: 133In Media Res: 6Injection Count: 53Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 53KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do

This week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the one hundred seventy second episode of Smallville, "Beast." They talk deleted scenes, Dr. Hamilton's growing role on the series, Jimmy at his lowest point, and some serious timing issues in the story. When looking at our pictured and holding our hair isn't enough anymore, listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Tyler on Krypton Report:kryptonreport.libsyn.comEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C-Tyler's Grade: CIMDB Grade: 7.9Superman Homepage Grade: 15 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 12Amnesia Count: 65 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 88Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 12Episode Title Said In Episode: 69Hospital Visits: 133In Media Res: 6Injection Count: 53Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 53KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 6Lois Arm Punches: 9Lois' Costume Closet: 8Main Character Deaths: 19Mind

This week Zach is joined by Nicole Sousa from The Wall of Weird to discuss the one hundred seventy first episode of Smallville, "Stiletto." They talk Nicole's Smallville fandom, the series' wasting of such as important character like Bruno Mannheim, Jimmy Olsen's current lot in life, and the journalistic ethics on reporting about yourself as a superhero! Your wish is granted on the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Nicole on The Wall of Weird:youtube.com/@WallOfWeirdPodcast EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C+Matt's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 7.9Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 12Amnesia Count: 65 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 87Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 12Episode Title Said In Episode: 68Hospital Visits: 132In Media Res: 6Injection Count: 53Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 52KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 6Lois Arm Punches: 9Lois' Costume Clo

This week Zach is joined by Matthew Rocca to discuss the one hundred seventieth episode of Smallville, "Eternal." They talk message boards, The Joker, retcons, retcons OF retcons, Davis' origin, and Lex's last appearance for a while! Your wish is granted on the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: D+Matt's Grade: C-IMDB Grade: 8.2Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 12Amnesia Count: 65 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 86Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 12Episode Title Said In Episode: 67Hospital Visits: 131In Media Res: 6Injection Count: 53Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 52KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 6Lois Arm Punches: 9Lois' Costume Closet: 7Main Character Deaths: 19Mind Control Count: 25Movie Plot As An Episode: 20Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 12Possession Count: 27Product Placement Pete: 27Queen Airways: 6Shirtless Oliver: 6

This week Zach is joined by Matt Tuex from Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow and Rae to discuss the one hundred sixty ninth episode of Smallville, "Hex." They talk Zantanna's first appearance in live action, Chloe literally becoming Lois, a crazy Lex Luthor resurrection theory, and this episode's six minutes of deleted scenes! Your wish is granted on the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman:dailyknockoff.comAnd Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow:spreaker.com/show/legendsofalwaysCheck out Rae's Instagram:instagram.com/darthrae_cosfitEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: AMatt's Grade: A-Rae's Grade: A-IMDB Grade: 8.3Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 12Amnesia Count: 65 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 86Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 12Episode Title Said In Episode: 67Hospital Visits: 130In Media Res: 6Injection Count: 53Kent T

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow and DJ Doena to discuss the one hundred sixty eighth episode of Smallville, "Infamous." They talk DJ's Superman and Smallville fandom, Tess' machonations (and vunerability?), the gaslighting of Henry James Olsen, and what might be the series' all-time worst plotline. Get your proper dose of the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow:spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpodEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C-Lance's Grade: CDJ's Grade: BIMDB Grade: 7.9Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 12Amnesia Count: 64 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 86Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 12Episode Title Said In Episode: 67Hospital Visits: 129In Media Res: 6Injection Count: 53Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 52KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 6Lois Arm Punches: 9Lois' Costume Clo

This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Always Hold On To DC’s Legends of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred sixty seventh episode of Smallville, "Infamous." They talk... The latest Always Hold On To Smallville isn't circling the drain of obscurity!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman:dailyknockoff.comAnd Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow:spreaker.com/show/legendsofalwaysEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B+Matt's Grade: AIMDB Grade: 8.4Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 12Amnesia Count: 64 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 85Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 12Episode Title Said In Episode: 67Hospital Visits: 127In Media Res: 6Injection Count: 52Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 51KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 6Lois Arm Punches: 9Lois' Costume Closet: 7Main Character Deaths: 19Mind Control Count: 25Movie P

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow, Matt Truex from Always Hold On To DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and Matthew Rocca to discuss the one hundred sixty sixth episode of Smallville, "Requiem." We talk Toyman, the suprisingly effective Darth Lex, Oliver Queen's role in murdering "Lex Luthor," and Lana Lang's final exit from the series. It's the defining moment of Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow:spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpodCheck out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman:dailyknockoff.comAnd Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow:spreaker.com/show/legendsofalwaysEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C-Lance's Grade: B-Matt's Grade: B-Rocca's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 8.4Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 12Amnesia Count: 64 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 84Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 12Episode Title Said In Episode: