Always Hold On To Smallville

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Episode 69 - 4x03 Facade Dec 19, 2018

Show notes

This week Zach is joined by Nancy Petru to discuss the sixty ninth episode of Smallville, "Facade." They talk Clark playing football (again), Lois Lane: High Schooler, the student/teacher relations at Smallville High, and the tonal shift of season four from the rest of the series. Don't wait three years to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: D-
Nancy's Grade: D
IMDB Grade: 8.1
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 6
Amnesia Count: 21
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 15
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 17
Clark Loses His Powers: 4
Episode Title Said In Episode: 25
Hospital Visits: 49
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 9
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 21
Lana Kills: 1
Main Character Deaths: 3
Mind Control Count: 13
Movie Plot As An Episode: 7
Product Placement Pete: 5
Shut That Laptop: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 11
Under The Influence: 24
Weddings: 2
Always Hold On To Smallville is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast!
Jordan Valdes / @SmallvilleFanJV
Tim Miller / @timjmills
Jazz Atmaja / @HeadBandBrother
Chris Fuchs
Thomas Naven
Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie
Joe McIndoe / @joemcindoe92
Trevon Brady / @T_Brady94
Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr
Cameron Mynard
Kevonte Chilous / @chill_us
Nick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryan
Becca Ziefle / @becca_zee9
Adam Parker / @Adam_E_Parker
Tom Gehrke / @tomgehrke
Eddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
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EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 68 - 4x02 Gone Dec 12, 2018

Show notes

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 sixty eighth episode of Smallville, "Gone." They talk the the state of Smallville going into season four, Lois Lane and why she works in her initial two episodes (but not necessarily after that this season), and Dr. Swann's intended role in this episode...including excerpts from the original script! You don't have to take turns listening to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Check out Craig's websites: KryptonSite and KSiteTV
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B-
Craigs's Grade: B
IMDB Grade: 8.7
Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 6
Amnesia Count: 21
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 15
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 17
Clark Loses His Powers: 4
Episode Title Said In Episode: 24
Hospital Visits: 48
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 9
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 21
Lana Kills: 1
Main Character Deaths: 3
Mind Control Count: 13
Movie Plot As An Episode: 7
Product Placement Pete: 5
Shut That Laptop: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 11
Under The Influence: 24
Weddings: 2
Always Hold On To Smallville is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast!
Jordan Valdes / @SmallvilleFanJV
Tim Miller / @timjmills
Jazz Atmaja / @HeadBandBrother
Chris Fuchs
Thomas Naven
Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie
Joe McIndoe / @joemcindoe92
Trevon Brady / @T_Brady94
Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr
Cameron Mynard
Eddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11
Kevonte Chilous / @chill_us
Nick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryan
Becca Ziefle / @becca_zee9
Adam Parker / @Adam_E_Parker
Tom Gehrke / @tomgehrke
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 67 - 4x01 Crusade Dec 05, 2018

Show notes

This week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx from The Nerd Party to discuss the sixty seventh episode of Smallville, "Crusade." They talk the introduction of Erica Durance's Lois Lane to the series, an Allison Mack-less opening credits now lost to time, Margot Kidder's special guest appearance and Cla---Kal-El's first flight! Don't wait for the sign to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Check out Dan's podcast on The Nerd Party: Ceti Alpha 3
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B+
Daniel's Grade: B
IMDB Grade: 9.1
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 6
Amnesia Count: 21
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 15
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 17
Clark Loses His Powers: 4
Episode Title Said In Episode: 24
Hospital Visits: 47
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 9
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 21
Lana Kills: 1
Main Character Deaths: 3
Mind Control Count: 13
Movie Plot As An Episode: 7
Product Placement Pete: 5
Shut That Laptop: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 11
Under The Influence: 24
Weddings: 2
Always Hold On To Smallville is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast!
Jordan Valdes / @SmallvilleFanJV
Tim Miller / @timjmills
Jazz Atmaja / @HeadBandBrother
Chris Fuchs
Thomas Naven
Joe McIndoe / @joemcindoe92
Trevon Brady / @T_Brady94
Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr
Cameron Mynard
Kevonte Chilous / @chill_us
Nick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryan
Becca Ziefle / @becca_zee9
Adam Parker / @Adam_E_Parker
Tom Gehrke / @tomgehrke
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Smallville Special #2 - The Chloe Chronicles Volume II Nov 28, 2018

Show notes

It's our second Smallville Special! Smallville Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss The Chloe Chronicles Volume II. We talk these webisodes set during the third season, the role of cross-platform media, Pete Ross' screen time, "returning" freaks of the week, and how the best part of Volume II wasn't really part of it at all!
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EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Mailbag #3 Nov 21, 2018

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This week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza 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/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 66 - 3x22 Covenant Nov 14, 2018

Show notes

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 sixty sixth episode of Smallville, "Covenant." They talk the first of Smallville's two Supergirls, the logistics of the twist of her true identity, one of the greatest uses of classic music in a TV show ever, and take a moment to recognize an important event in Smallville history that took place on the same day we recorded this podcast. Listen to this week's Always Hold On To Smallville, or we'll send a faux Supergirl after you!
Check out Craig's websites: KryptonSite and KSiteTV
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A-
Craig's Grade: A+
IMDB Grade: 9.2
Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 20
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 15
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 17
Clark Loses His Powers: 4
Episode Title Said In Episode: 23
Hospital Visits: 45
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 9
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 21
Lana Kills: 1
Main Character Deaths: 3
Mind Control Count: 13
Movie Plot As An Episode: 7
Product Placement Pete: 5
Shut That Laptop: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 12
Under The Influence: 23
Weddings: 2
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 65 - 3x21 Forsaken Nov 07, 2018

Show notes

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the the sixty fifth episode of Smallville, "Forsaken." They talk deleted and repurposed scenes, Pete's exit from the series, the writers potentially getting confused about Lana's necklace, and what a narrative mess this episode is. Don't forsake this week's Always Hold On To Smallville!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: C+
Lance's Grade: C+
IMDB Grade: 8.3
Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 19
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 14
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 16
Clark Loses His Powers: 4
Episode Title Said In Episode: 22
Hospital Visits: 45
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 9
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 21
Lana Kills: 1
Main Character Deaths: 3
Mind Control Count: 13
Movie Plot As An Episode: 7
Product Placement Pete: 5
Shut That Laptop: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 11
Under The Influence: 22
Weddings: 2
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 64 - 3x20 Talisman Oct 25, 2018

Show notes

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the the sixty fourth episode of Smallville, "Talisman." They talk Ken Biller's Smallville resume, Clark's deleted surprise party, the coming storm of Lexana, and of course Naman and Segeeth. Don't misinterpret this week's Always Hold On To Smallville!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: C
Lance's Grade: C
IMDB Grade: 8.2
Superman Homepage Grade: 2.5/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 19
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 14
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 16
Clark Loses His Powers: 4
Episode Title Said In Episode: 22
Hospital Visits: 45
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 9
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 20
Lana Kills: 1
Main Character Deaths: 3
Mind Control Count: 13
Movie Plot As An Episode: 7
Product Placement Pete: 5
Shut That Laptop: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 11
Under The Influence: 22
Weddings: 2
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 63 - 3x19 Memoria Oct 13, 2018

Show notes

This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the the sixty third episode of Smallville, "Memoria." They talk this episode's deleted subplot, the influences of the mothers of Smallville, red trunks vs. no red trunks on Superman, Clark's earliest memory and the overall brilliance of one of the series' finest hours. Don't repress your memory of the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A+
Matt's Grade: A+
IMDB Grade: 9.1
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 19
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 14
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 14
Clark Loses His Powers: 4
Episode Title Said In Episode: 22
Hospital Visits: 44
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 9
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 19
Lana Kills: 1
Main Character Deaths: 3
Mind Control Count: 13
Movie Plot As An Episode: 7
Product Placement Pete: 5
Shut That Laptop: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 11
Under The Influence: 22
Weddings: 2
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 62 - 3x18 Truth Oct 03, 2018

Show notes

This week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis to discuss the sixty second episode of Smallville, "Truth." They talk Tricia's Smallville fandom, the distance between Smallville and Metropolis, Pete's big non-Clark secret, and Lionel and Chloe. No lies are told in the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Check out Tricia's articles on SYFY Wire.
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B
Tricia's Grade: B-
IMDB Grade: 8.7
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 5
Amnesia Count: 19
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 14
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 14
Clark Loses His Powers: 4
Episode Title Said In Episode: 22
Hospital Visits: 44
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 9
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 19
Lana Kills: 1
Main Character Deaths: 3
Mind Control Count: 13
Movie Plot As An Episode: 7
Product Placement Pete: 5
Shut That Laptop: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 4
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 11
Under The Influence: 22
Weddings: 2
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

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