Always Hold On To Smallville

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Episode 16 - 1x16 Stray Jun 07, 2016

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This week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the sixteenth episode of Smallville, "Stray." We talk Tyler's Superman and Smallville fandom, Ryan James and Ryan Kelly, our first Julian Luthor mention, and Warrior Angel...with a lot of fun tangents along the way!
Check out Tyler on Krypton Report:
kryptonreport.libsyn.com
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A
Tyler's Grade: A
IMDB Grade: 8.8
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 10
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Hospital Visits: 5
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 4
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 4
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 15 - 1x15 Nicodemus May 31, 2016

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This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the fifteenth episode of Smallville, "Nicodemus." We talk the character of Pete Ross, the distance between Smallville and Metropolis, and have the most intense game of "What Day Is It?" yet!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A-
Lance's Grade: A
IMDB Grade: 8.4
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 10
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Hospital Visits: 4
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 3
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 4
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 14 - 1x14 Zero May 24, 2016

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This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham to discuss the fourteenth episode of Smallville, "Zero." We talk Matt's Smallville and overall comic book genre fandom, the logistics of watching an American show in a foreign country, Tom Welling's finest moment yet, and Lex Luthor's never-quite-altruistic motivations.
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A-
Matt's Grade: B+
IMDB Grade: 8.0
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 7
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Hospital Visits: 3
In Media Res: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 2
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 3
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 1
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 13 - 1x13 Kinetic May 18, 2016

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This week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza to discuss the thirteenth episode of Smallville, "Kinetic." We talk Supergirl's renewal for a second season and move to the CW, read listener email, and put off having to discuss this episode as long as possible. Let's be real, it's Smallville's worst so far...bro. BE THE TRUCK!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: C-
Nick's Grade: C
IMDB Grade: 7.8
Superman Homepage Grade: 3/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 7
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Hospital Visits: 3
Kent Truck Accidents: 2
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 3
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 1
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 12 - 1x12 Leech May 10, 2016

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This week Zach is joined by Mike Krause to discuss the twelfth episode of Smallville, "Leech." They talk the Ashmore twins, the Siegel and Shuster families' never ending battle for the rights to Superman, and the return of Lana's Kryptonite necklace!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A
Mike's Grade: B
IMDB Grade: 8.4
Superman Homepage Grade: 3.5/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 7
Clark Loses His Powers: 1
Hospital Visits: 2
Kent Truck Accidents: 2
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 3
Mind Control Count: 8
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 1
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Superman Special #2 - Supergirl (Season 1) Apr 26, 2016

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It's our second Superman Special! Supergirl wrapped up its first season last week, and Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Nick Magdoza to discuss CBS' freshman series. We talk first impressions, Superman's role in the show, The Flash crossover, speculate on the (knock on wood) second season, and of course mix some Smallville into the conversation!
This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!
ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B
Lance's Grade: B
Nick'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 11 - 1x11 Hug Apr 20, 2016

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This week Zach is joined by Nick Ryan Magdoza to discuss the eleventh episode of Smallville, "Hug." We talk plot-hole solutions, more appropriate episode titles, and one of the most iconic endings of the series.
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B-
Nick's Grade: B
IMDB Grade: 8.0
Superman Homepage Grade: 3/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 7
Kent Truck Accidents: 2
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 3
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 1
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Hospital Visits: 1
Mind Control: 8
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 10 - 1x10 Shimmer Apr 12, 2016

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This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the tenth episode of Smallville, "Shimmer." We talk Clark navigating his way out of the friend zone, add new categorizes to the tally board, once again ask "What day is it/what time is it? Off the top we also discuss Smallville's successor series Arrow, the events of its most recent episode (as of this recording) "11:59." and the overall state of the show itself. Spoiler Warning!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B
Lance's Grade: B+
IMDB Grade: 7.7
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 2
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 3
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 1
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Hospital Visits: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Episode 9 - 1×09 Rogue Apr 05, 2016

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This week Zach is joined by the Explicit Podcast's Anthony James to discuss the ninth episode of Smallville, "Rogue." They talk dirty cop Sam Phalen and his occasional overacting, Lex inserting himself into active crime scenes, the Torch finally getting some oversight, and some exciting breaking news: Smallville is coming to Hulu!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A-
Anthony's Grade: A-
IMDB Grade: 8.2
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: PASS
SERIES TALLY BOARD
Amnesia Count: 1
Kent Truck Accidents: 2
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 1
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 1
Hospital Visits: 1
PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.com

Superman Special #1 - Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice Mar 26, 2016

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It's our first Superman Special! Seeing as Smallville is a series about Superman, we will on occasion break away from our format and cover other Superman related topics of discussion...and what bigger news could there be about the Man of Steel than his first cinematic meeting with the Dark Knight himself in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice! Fresh off its the release this week, Zach is joined by Lance Laster, Mike Krause and Mike Damante to discuss this extremely controversial and polarizing second entry in the DCEU.
This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!
Check out Damante's webite at: https://www.punkrockandufos.com/
ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B-
Lance's Grade: B
Krause's Grade: C
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

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