Always Hold On To Smallville

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Superman Special #5 - Supergirl (Nevertheless, She Persisted) Jun 06, 2017

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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 Grade: B
Craig's Grade: B
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 41 - 2x20 Witness May 24, 2017

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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: 7.9
Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 8
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 14
Hospital Visits: 26
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 6
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 14
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Movie Plot As An Episode: 1
Product Placement Pete: 2
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 40 - 2x19 Precipice May 16, 2017

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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 ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: C+
Jazz's Grade: B
IMDB Grade: 8.1
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 7
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 14
Hospital Visits: 25
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 6
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 13
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Movie Plot As An Episode: 1
Product Placement Pete: 2
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 39 - 2x18 Visitor May 10, 2017

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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 ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B+
Billy's Grade: B-
IMDB Grade: 7.9
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 7
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 14
Hospital Visits: 24
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 6
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 13
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Movie Plot As An Episode: 1
Product Placement Pete: 2
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 38 - 2x17 Rosetta May 03, 2017

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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 latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
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: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 6
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 14
Hospital Visits: 22
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 6
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 13
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 2
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 38 - 2x17 Brimstone Apr 01, 2017

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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: D
IMDB Grade: 7.1
Superman Homepage Grade: N/A
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Episode Title Said In Episode: 1
Under The Influence: 4
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 37 - 2x16 Fever Feb 08, 2017

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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
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 5
Clark Loses His Powers: 2
Episode Title Said In Episode: 13
Hospital Visits: 21
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 6
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 12
Main Character Deaths: 2
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 2
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 36 - 2x15 Prodigal Feb 01, 2017

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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: A+
IMDB Grade: 8.0
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 5
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 13
Hospital Visits: 20
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 12
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 35 - 2x14 Rush Jan 19, 2017

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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!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B-
Tyler''s Grade: C+
IMDB Grade: 8.3
Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 2
Amnesia Count: 13
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 5
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 12
Hospital Visits: 20
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 12
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 6
Under The Influence: 11
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 34 - 2x13 Suspect Dec 25, 2016

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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!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B+
Tony's Grade: B
IMDB Grade: 8.3
Superman Homepage Grade: 3.5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 1
Amnesia Count: 11
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 5
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 11
Hospital Visits: 18
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 12
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 3
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 5
Under The Influence: 7
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

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