Always Hold On To Smallville

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Episode 25 - 2x04 Red Oct 04, 2016

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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: B+
IMDB Grade: 9.0
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 1
Amnesia Count: 10
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 1
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 8
Hospital Visits: 11
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 7
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 7
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 24 - 2x03 Duplicity Sep 27, 2016

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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 episode of Always Hold On To Smallville!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A-
Lance's Grade: A-
IMDB Grade: 8.4
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 10
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 1
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 8
Hospital Visits: 11
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 7
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 6
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 23 - 2x02 Heat Sep 20, 2016

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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
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 10
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 1
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 8
Hospital Visits: 10
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 7
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 6
Weddings: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 22 - 2x01 Vortex Sep 13, 2016

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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 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!
Check out Craig's websites...
Kryptonsite: kryptonsite.com
KSiteTV: ksitetv.com
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A
Craig's Grade: A
IMDB Grade: 8.8
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 10
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 1
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 7
Hospital Visits: 10
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 7
Mind Control Count: 8
Product Placement Pete: 1
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 4
PREDICTIONS
Kent Truck Accidents: Zach - 25, Lance - 50
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: Zach - 130, Craig - 155
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 21 - 1x21 Tempest Jul 21, 2016

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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 at The Daily Knockoff!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A+
Matt's Grade: A
IMDB Grade: 9.1
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 10
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Episode Title Said In Episode: 7
Hospital Visits: 8
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 5
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 6
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 4
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 20 - 1x20 Obscura Jul 12, 2016

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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
Amnesia Count: 10
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Hospital Visits: 8
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 4
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 6
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 4
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 19 - 1x19 Crush Jul 05, 2016

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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
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 6
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 2
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 4
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Superman Special #3 - Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice - Ultimate Edition Jul 02, 2016

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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 article we used for reference in the podcast, a very helpful breakdown of all the differences between the theatrical and ultimate cuts of the film: https://screenrant.com/batman-v-superman-ultimate-edition-changes-differences/
Check out Damante's webite at: https://www.punkrockandufos.com/
This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!
ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B
Lance's Grade: B
Krause's Grade: B-
Damante's Grade: A
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 18 - 1x18 Drone Jun 21, 2016

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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
Kent Truck Accidents: 4
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 5
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 1
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 4
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 17 - 1x17 Reaper Jun 16, 2016

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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
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 1
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Under The Influence: 4
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

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