Always Hold On To Smallville

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow, and Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the two hundred eighteenth episode of Smallville, “Finale, Part 2." They talk the long awaited return of Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor, Clark becoming Superman but Tom never putting on a costume, the unceremonious dispatching of Darkseid and his minions, and the flash forward to 2018! Always hold on to latest Always Hold On To Smallville...and all the people there!Check out Lance and Kevonte on Always Hold On To Arrow!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C+Lance's Grade: B-Kevonte's Grade: B-Matt's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 9.2Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 24Amnesia Count: 84Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 19Episode T

In an intermission between “Finale, Part 1" and “Finale, Part 2, we hear from many of our previous Always Hold On To Smallville guest hosts thought about the series finale of Smallville. Join us as we break through the bounds of your earthly confinement, traveling through time and space, and listen to these voices from the past...Always 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_usDJ Doena / @DjDoenaJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13Isaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenJohn CurcioMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Michael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex Hamilton  / @Quiet_Storm_23Matt DouglasDaniel CurielMeryl Smith / @MelXtreme84Trevis HullMatt B.Amy J.Mike FranzJoshua ThorellJaskirat SinghNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie Fi

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow, Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman, and Victoria Male to discuss the two hundred seventeenth episode of Smallville, “Finale, Part 1." They talk their memories watching it for the first time in 2011, the jarring tonal shifts between scenes, spending so much time on a wedding that ultimately doesn't happen, and of course...Ghost Dad! See the latest Always Hold On To Smallville in the funny pages!Check out Lance and Kevonte on Always Hold On To Arrow!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff!Check out Victoria's work on her website!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: CLance's Grade: CKevonte's Grade: CMatt's Grade: CVictoria's Grade: C-IMDB Grade: 9.2Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 24Amnesia Count: 83Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29

This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman and Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite to discuss the two hundred sixteenth episode of Smallville, “Prophecy." They talk the odd timing of doing a superpower switcheroo in the second to last episode of the series, Kara spending her final appearance teamed up with a character she's never met, a technological take on Starro, and of one of Smallville's most infamous ideas and visuals: Marionette Ventures! The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is 800% more awesome!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff!Check out Anthony and his podcasts including Digging for Kryptonite at Flat Squirrel Productions.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C+Matt'ss Grade: B-Anthony's Grade: B+IMDB Grade: 8.1Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 23Amnesia Count: 83Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's

It's our forty first Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow and Luke Deckard from Mean Streets for the latest update on James Gunn's Superman. We talk the theatrical trailer released this week!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow.Check out Luke on Mean Streets.Always 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_usDJ Doena / @DjDoenaJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13Isaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenJohn CurcioMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Michael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex Hamilton  / @Quiet_Storm_23Matt DouglasDaniel CurielMeryl Smith / @MelXtreme84Trevis HullRyan LoveAmy J.Mike FranzNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJames Lee / @Jae_El_52Jo Michael / @jweissbro

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the two hundred fifteenth episode of Smallville, “Dominion." They talk the return of Callum Blue as Zod, the episode's odd structure and pacing, its 300 influences, and the curious lack of any White Snake music. The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is my world!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C-Lance's Grade: C+IMDB Grade: 8.1Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 22Amnesia Count: 82Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 18Episode Title Said In Episode: 93Hospital Visits: 153In Media Res: 8Injection Count: 57Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 61KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 12Lois Arm Punches: 10Lois' Costume Closet: 24Main Character Deaths: 26Mind Control Count: 26Monogram Jacket: 9Movie Plot As An Episode: 26N

This week Zach is joined by Jon Lee Brody from That Was Pretty Scary, Chris Clow from The Comic Binge and Geoff Johns himself to discuss the two hundred fourteenth episode of Smallville, “Booster." They talk bringing the characters of Booster Gold and Blue Beetle to the series, how Geoff's time on Smallville influenced his later TV work on Stargirl and The Flash, and Clark becoming the recognizable Clark from comic book lore. "Skeets, turn on the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!"Check out Jon on That Was Pretty Scary and Pod of Rebellion. Check out Chris on The Comic Binge and Discovery Debrief.Check out Geoff and his latest work at Ghost Machine.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A+Jon's Grade: AChris' Grade: AIMDB Grade: 8.2Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 22Amnesia Count: 82Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 17Episode Title Said In Episode: 92Hospital Visits: 153In Media Res: 8Inj

This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham from Pick A Disc to discuss the two hundred thirteenth episode of Smallville, “Kent." They talk the different shades of evil Clarks over years, the themes of home and family, the return of John Schneider as a very different Jonathan Kent, and one of the most emotionally powerful scenes of the series. You don't need a mirror box to listen to latest Always Hold On To Smallville!  Check out Matt's podcast Pick A Disc.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: AMatt's Grade: A-IMDB Grade: 8.2Superman Homepage Grade: 4v/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 22Amnesia Count: 82Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 17Episode Title Said In Episode: 91Hospital Visits: 153In Media Res: 8Injection Count: 57Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 61KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 10Lois Arm Punches: 10Lois' Costume Closet: 24Main Character Deaths: 26

It's our fifth Arrow Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to go through each episode of Arrow's fifth season and discuss if they're a bullseye, a miss, off the mark, or if they failed this city. Is it better than Smallville's season 5? Tune in and find out!Do not fail this podcast, and always hold on to Arrow!Check out Lance and Kevonte on Always Hold On To Arrow.Always 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_usDJ Doena / @DjDoenaJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13Isaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenJohn CurcioMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Michael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex Hamilton  / @Quiet_Storm_23Matt DouglasDaniel CurielMeryl Smith / @MelXtreme84Trevis HullRyan LoveAmy J.Mike FranzNathan MacKen

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.Always 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_usDJ Doena / @DjDoenaJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13Isaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenJohn CurcioMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Michael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex Hamilton  / @Quiet_Storm_23Matt DouglasDaniel CurielMeryl Smith / @MelXtreme84Trevis HullRyan LoveAmy J.Mike FranzNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJames Lee / @Jae_El_52Jo M

It's our fortieth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow and Nick Ryan Magdoza for the latest Superman (2025) update. We talk the extended preview for the film that debuted at CinemaCon!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow.Always 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_usDJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenJohn CurcioMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Michael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex Hamilton  / @Quiet_Storm_23Matt DouglasDaniel CurielMeryl Smith / @MelXtreme84Trevis HullRyan LoveAmy J.Mike FranzNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJames Lee / @Jae_El_52Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86Jason Davis / @superjay_92Patrick BravoJacob StevenartAlex Ram

EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! Zach is joined by writer for KryptonSite, Russ Dimino! They talk his early days of Lois & Clark fandom and The Krypton Club newsletter, his The Many Faces Of… columns, and legacy casting on Smallville!Check out Russ' columns here! And at KryptonSite!Always 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_usDJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenJohn CurcioMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Michael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex Hamilton  / @Quiet_Storm_23Matt DouglasDaniel CurielMeryl Smith / @MelXtreme84Trevis HullRyan LoveAmy J.Mike FranzNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJames Lee / @Jae_El_52Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86Jason Davis / @superjay_92Patrick BravoJaco

This week Zach is joined by Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite to discuss the two hundred twelfth episode of Smallville, “Scion." They talk Connor Kent, the return of Red Kryptonite, if Black K might've been more appropriate for this story and what the series might've done about Lex if Rosenbaum really didn't come back! The latest Always Hold On To Smallville starts after spring break!Check out Anthony and his podcasts including Digging for Kryptonite at Flat Squirrel Productions.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: AAnthony's Grade: B+IMDB Grade: 8.0Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 22Amnesia Count: 82Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 17Episode Title Said In Episode: 90Hospital Visits: 153In Media Res: 8Injection Count: 57Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 61KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 10Lois Arm Punches: 10Lois' Costu

This week Zach is joined by Anthony Polinick from The Grund to discuss the two hundred eleventh episode of Smallville, “Fortune." They talk the blatant The Hangover rip-off, Zatanna putting the crew in this situation with no warning and then not even bothering to show up to clean up her mess, Emil becoming a literal overnight sensation as an Elvis impersonator...and don't miss a special voice note from friend, listener and patron Dallas Hernandez during the second commercial break! Nurse your hangover with the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Anthony on The Grund!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: D+Anthony's Grade: DIMDB Grade: 8.4Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 21Amnesia Count: 81Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 17Episode Title Said In Episode: 90Hospital Visits: 153In Media Res: 8Injection Count: 57Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 61KOs to Keep Oli

EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! Zach is joined by producer and actor David Kocher! They talk his role in bringing Superman Reborn to life, the upcoming Superman movie, and a little Smallville!Check out David's YouTube channel!And watch the Superman Reborn live performance on YouTube!Always 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_usDJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenJohn CurcioMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Michael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex Hamilton  / @Quiet_Storm_23Matt DouglasDaniel CurielTrevis HullRyan LoveAmy J.Casey GruarinNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJames Lee / @Jae_El_52Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86Jason Davis / @superjay_92Patrick BravoJacob StevenartDan

This week Zach is joined Michael Bailey from From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast to discuss the two hundred tenth episode of Smallville, “Masquerade." They talk Clark putting on the glasses and starting to establish a true secret identity, what that means for this version of the character, the Smallville's (not very faithful) interpretation of Desaad, and the uninspired Date Night A-plot. You don't need microvision to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Michael's work: The Fortress of BaileytudeEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B-Michael's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 8.0Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 21Amnesia Count: 75Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 17Episode Title Said In Episode: 89Hospital Visits: 153In Media Res: 8Injection Count: 57Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 61KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Aga

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow, Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman, Matthew Rocca and Victoria Male to discuss the two hundred ninth episode of Smallville, “Beacon." They talk the return of Martha Kent, if we'd vote for the Vigilante Registration Act, Lionel and Lex reunited, the "Believe in Heroes" contest, and work in as many High School Musical lyrics as possible. Rumors of the latest Always Hold On To Smallville have NOT been greatly exaggerated!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff!Check out Victoria's work on her website!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A-Lance's Grade: B+Matt's Grade: BRocca's Grade: B+Victoria's Grade: C-IMDB Grade: 8.3Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 21Amnesia Count: 75Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark

This week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis from Always Hold On To DC’s Legends of Tomorrow to discuss the two hundred eighth episode of Smallville, “Collateral." They talk the underwhelming follow up to the midseason finale's big cliffhanger, the show's continued misunderstanding and underserving of Black Canary, the return of the worst Suicide Squad, and Chloe being basically Oracle. You can trust 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: D+Tricia's Grade: C-IMDB Grade: 7.7Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 21Amnesia Count: 75Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 17Episode Title Said In Episode: 88Hospital Visits: 152In Media Res: 8Injection Count: 57Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 61KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The

It's our thirty ninth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Rob O'Connor and Alan Burke from the All Star Superfan Podcast to discuss Superman Reborn. They talk if Christopher Reeve really would've come back for another Superman film, if this feels like a true continuation of his series, its unique take on Brainiac, and the recent live performace of the script!Check out the Rob and Alan on the All Star Superfan Podcast!Watch the Superman Reborn live performance on YouTube!Always 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_usDJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenJohn CurcioMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Michael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex Hamilton  / @Quiet_Storm_23Matt DouglasDaniel CurielTrevis HullRyan LoveAmy J.Casey Gr

This week Zach is joined by Rob O'Connor and Alan Burke from the All Star Superfan Podcast to discuss the two hundred seventh episode of Smallville, “Icarus." They talk Clark and Lois wedding proposals, Hawkman and the JSA, season ten plot lines to keep and to drop, and how Slade Wilson is beyond death's stroke. It's the final midseason finale on the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out the Rob and Alan on the All Star Superfan Podcast!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C+Matthew's Grade: B-Alan's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 8.7Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 21Amnesia Count: 75Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 17Episode Title Said In Episode: 88Hospital Visits: 152In Media Res: 8Injection Count: 57Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 61KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 10Lois Arm Punches: 10Lois' Costume Closet: 23Main Character