Always Hold On To Smallville

It's our twenty ninth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow for the latest Superman (2025) update. We talk the casting of Jonathan Kent, the official logo, and rumors about who the villain might be.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_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13DJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenJohn CurcioAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Tim MillerMichael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasDaniel CurielBish Bash BoshJan RollinsTrevis HullDavid ForshawMartin RyanNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJames Lee / @Jae_El_52Jo Michael / @jweis

This week Zach is joined by Leah Vogel to discuss the one hundred ninety third episode of Smallville, “Charade." They talk Leah's Smallville ans Superman fandom, if In Media Res helped or hurt this episode, Franklin Stern's ever-so-short tenure on the series, and the first of many live actions Maxwell Lords. This won't be the last time you hear from the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: BLeah's Grade: C+IMDB Grade: 7.8Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 17Amnesia Count: 73Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 79Hospital Visits: 148In Media Res: 8Injection Count: 55Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 59KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 9Lois Arm Punches: 10Lois' Costume Closet: 17Main Character Deaths: 24Mind Control Count: 26Movie Plot As An Episode: 21Not The Last Son O

This week Zach is joined by Rob O'Connor from the All Star Superfan Podcast and Craig McKenzie from Kneel Before Blog to discuss the one hundred ninety second episode of Smallville, “Upgrade." They talk Craig's Smallville fandom, the return of Brain Austin Green's Metallo, the John Corben/Lois Lane dynamic, Red Kryptonite and the episode's alternate ending. Jor-El might be silent this week, but the latest Always Hold On To Smallville isn't!Check out the Rob on the All Star Superfan Podcast!Check out Craig and his work including the Kneel Before Pod podcast at Kneel Before Blog!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A-Rob's Grade: CCraig's Grade: BIMDB Grade: 7.8Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 17Amnesia Count: 73Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 79Hospital Visits: 148In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 55Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 58KO

This week Zach is joined by Eric Folk, Forrest Yesnes, and Brandon Lytle to discuss the one hundred ninety first episode of Smallville, “Checkmate." They talk Eric, Forrest and Brandon's Smallville fandoms, Martian Manhunter's finest hour on the series, the best live action Amanda Waller, and Oliver?Tess > Oliver/Chloe! Your next move should be to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: AEric's Grade: AForrest's Grade: B+Brandon's Grade: A-IMDB Grade: 8.0Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 16Amnesia Count: 73Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 78Hospital Visits: 148In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 58KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 9Lois Arm Punches: 10Lois' Costume Closet: 16Main Character Deaths: 24Mind Control Count:

This week Zach is joined by Matt Tuex from Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow and Rob O'Connor from the All Star Superfan Podcast to discuss theone hundred ninetieth episode of Smallville, “Escape." They talk the Lois/Clark/Chloe/Oliver love square, Tess and Zod's out-of-place but strangely compelling subplot, theme park rides, and if the Silver Banshee is Irish, Scottish...or both! Escape into the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff.And his current podcast Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow.Check out the Rob on the All Star Superfan Podcast!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B+Matt's Grade: B+Rob's Grade: BIMDB Grade: 7.5Superman Homepage Grade: 2.5/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 16Amnesia Count: 73Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 77Hospital Visits: 147In Medi

It's our twenty eighth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow for the latest Superman (2025) update. We talk Superman: Legacy's new title, the first peak at the new Superman costume, and a short but adorable TikTok from Rachel Brosnahan.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_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13DJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Tim MillerMichael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasMatt BDaniel CurielBish Bash BoshJan RollinsTrevis HullNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJohn CurcioJames Lee / @Jae_El_5

It's our twenty seventh Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to talk the Superman: Legacy cast selfie, Otis being part of the cast, composer, favorite Superman and Batman symbols, Superman & Lois ending because of the movie, and WB rejecting a Batman Beyond pitch.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_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13DJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Tim MillerMichael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasMatt BDaniel CurielBish Bash BoshJan RollinsTrevis HullNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie Ficarell

This week Zach is joined by Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite to discuss theone hundred eighty ninth episode of Smallville, “Conspiracy." They talk this being the series' take on the New Krypton arc from the comic books, Agent Zod being a three dimensional villain, Chloe beig an untrusting xenophobic liar, and Clark unwittingly giving Zod superpowers. Don't let the latest Always Hold On To Smallville get lost in the wacko pile!Check out Anthony and his podcasts including Digging for Kryptonite at Flat Squirrel Productions.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: AAnthony's Grade: B+IMDB Grade: 7.8Superman Homepage Grade: 3.5/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 16Amnesia Count: 70Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 76Hospital Visits: 147In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 57KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time

This week Zach is joined by Mary Kwiatkowski from The KowSkiCast to discuss the one hundred eighty eighth episode of Smallville, “Persuasion." They talk Mary's Smallville fandom, the series' Valentine's Day episodes, the logistics of Gemstone Kryptonite in its one and only appearance, and the radical tonal shift this episode takes over the course of its runtime! I WANT you to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Mary's podcast The KowSkiCast.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A-Mary's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 7.8Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 16Amnesia Count: 70Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 75Hospital Visits: 145In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 56KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 9Lois Arm Punches: 10Lois' Costume Closet: 15Main Character

It's our twenty sixth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to talk the casting of Milly Alcock as Supergirl in Superman: Legacy (maybe), John Murphy as Superman: Legacy's music composer, and immediately debunked casting announcements.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_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13DJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Tim MillerMichael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasMatt BDaniel CurielBish Bash BoshJan RollinsTrevis HullNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJohn CurcioJames Lee / @Jae_El_52

This week Zach is joined by Matt Tuex from Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred eighty seventh episode of Smallville, “Warrior." They talk new Warrior Angel mythology, Harry's Law, love connections for Chloe, and Zatanna's second and final (real) appearance! Listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville on your way to Met Con International!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff.And his current podcast Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A+Matt's Grade: AIMDB Grade: 8.0Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 70Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 75Hospital Visits: 145In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 56KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do Th

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! Part 2 of 2!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_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13DJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Tim MillerMichael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasMatt BDaniel CurielBish Bash BoshJan RollinsTrevis HullNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJohn CurcioJa

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! Part 1 of 2!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_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13DJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulAdam SullinsMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Tim MillerMichael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasMatt BDaniel CurielBishBashBosh's Lemon PledgeJan RollinsDeAndreNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie F

This week Zach is joined by Jon Lee Brody and Geoff Johns himself to discuss the one hundred eighty sixth episode of Smallville, “Legends." They talk Geoff's history with Smallville and how he came to write for the series, how "Absolute Justice" laid the groundwork for the Arrowverse and in particular the recent Stargirl series, the importance of the time period the JSA is from, and Richard Donner's influence on Geoff's career both professionally and personally. I see your fate...to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Jon on That Was Pretty Scary.Check out Geoff and his latest work at Ghost Machine.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A+IMDB Grade: 8.9Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: PASSSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 70Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 74Hospital Visits: 145In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark'

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow and Chris Clow from The Comic Binge to discuss the one hundred eighty fifth episode of Smallville, “Society." They talk how many episodes "Absolute Justice" counts as, the importance of the Justice Society of America, everyone but Clark assuming the worst about them, and delivering on superhero fight scenes. Your fate is utterly binding to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow.Check out Chris on The Comic Binge and Discovery Debrief.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: ALance's Grade: A+Chris' Grade: AIMDB Grade: 8.9Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 70Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 74Hospital Visits: 144In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 56KOs to Keep Oliver's Secr

This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the one hundred eighty fourth episode of Smallville, “Disciple." They talk the failure to launch subplot of Oliver potentially having a split personality, Smallville's strange version of Merlyn, the second and last appearance of Mia (who apparently didn't know she was Green Arrow's sidekick), and Mr. Zod inserting himself into Clark and Lois's life. It's not against your vow to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Lance and Kevonte on Always Hold On To Arrow.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B-Lance's Grade: C+Kevonte's Grade: BIMDB Grade: 7.7Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 69 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 73Hospital Visits: 142In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secre

It's our twenty fifth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to talk the casting of Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen,Sara Sampaio as Miss Tessmacher and Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord in Superman: Legacy!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_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13DJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNathan RothacherAtif SheikhThomas NavenAndrew Parker / @parkerstpaulAdam SullinsMadameRougeMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Tim MillerMichael HartfordJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeMegan RichRouie HumphreyAlex HamiltonMatt DouglasMatt BDaniel CurielBishBashBosh's Lemon PledgeJan RollinsDeAndreNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJohn CurcioJames Lee /

This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham from Pick A Disc to discuss the one hundred eighty second episode of Smallville, “Pandora." They talk how this episode lines up continuity-wise with "Savior," the Kandorians using a red sun to both give themselves powers and take away Clark's, Lois not figuring out that Clark is The Blur, and the unintended implications of these memories from the future being from Lois' POV. We could all die tomorrow, so listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville today!Check out Matt's podcast Pick A Disc.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C-Tricia's Grade: C-IMDB Grade: 8.8Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 69 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 15Episode Title Said In Episode: 73Hospital Visits: 141In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 56KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Ti

This week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis from Always Hold On To DC’s Legends of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred eighty second episode of Smallville, “Idol." They talk this interpretation of The Wonder Twins (and Gleek), Smallville 's take on therapy, monorails, andThe Dark Knight's influences on this episode. Activate 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: A-Tricia's Grade: B+IMDB Grade: 8.4Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 68 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 14Episode Title Said In Episode: 73Hospital Visits: 139In Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 55KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 7Lois Arm Punches: 10Lois' Costume Closet: 11Main Charact

This week Zach is joined by Matt Tuex from Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred eighty first episode of Smallville, “Kandor." They talk Julian Sands, favorite Jor-Els and Zods, the admirable job this episode does at continuity clean up, and how "Relic" is required viewing going into it. The council has approved the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff.And his current podcast Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: AMatt's Grade: BIMDB Grade: 8.2Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5 Bechdel Test: FAILSERIES TALLY BOARD...From Metropolis: 17Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15Amnesia Count: 68 Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29Clark Loses His Powers: 14Episode Title Said In Episode: 73Hospital Visits: 139cIn Media Res: 7Injection Count: 54Kent Truck Accidents: 10KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 55KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3Lana Kills: 7L