This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster 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! 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! Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie Dallas Hernandez Kevonte Chilous / @chill_us Chris Fuchs Jim...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr 36 min
The Crisis continues! Zach, Lance Laster and Matt Truex discuss Part 3 of the CW's Crisis On Infinite Earths! This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! 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! Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie Dallas Hernandez Kevonte Chilous / @chill_us Chris Fuchs Joe McIndoe / @joemcindoe92 Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr Thomas Naven ...
Dec 11, 2019•56 min
The Crisis has spread to Smallville! Zach, Lance Laster and Lauren Winn discuss Part 2 of the CW's Crisis On Infinite Earths! This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! 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! Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie Dallas Hernandez Kevonte Chilous / @chill_us Chris Fuchs Joe McIndoe / @joemcindoe92 Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogers...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 18 min
The Crisis is here! Zach and Lance Laster discuss Part 1 of the CW's Crisis On Infinite Earths! This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! 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! Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie Dallas Hernandez Kevonte Chilous / @chill_us Chris Fuchs Joe McIndoe / @joemcindoe92 Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr Thomas Naven Tim Miller / @...
Dec 09, 2019•52 min
It's our ninth Smallville Special! In part six of an eight part series about Smallville Season 11, Zach is joined by the creator and moderator of the Smallville Season 11 Facebook page Eric Keown to discuss both the sixth arc, "Alien" and the third Season 11 Special, "Hollow." We talk continuity ties to the series, Batman's continued presence in the comic books, and our expectations for the upcoming Crisis On Infinite Earths on the CW! Check out Eric's Smallville Season 11 Facebook page: https:/...
Dec 07, 2019•45 min
This week Zach is joined by Kevonte Chilous to discuss the the ninety seventh episode of Smallville , "Lexmas." They talk Kevonte's Smallville fandom and how he discovered the show, Lexana, Santa Claus being canon in the Smallville universe, the Chlois Theory, and Lex's best day ever. Make the right choice and listen to latest Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Kevonte's Grade: A IMDB Grade: 8.8 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD ...From...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Season 5Ep. 9
This week Zach is joined by Tony Black from The X-Cast: An X-Files Podcast to discuss the the ninety sixth episode of Smallville , "Solitude." They talk how television handles main character deaths, The X-Files influences on Smallville , Brainiac's villain reveal and product placement! Put the crystal in the console and listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Tony on The X-Cast . EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+ Tony's Grade: B+ IMDB Grade: 8.5 Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 8
It's our eighth Smallville Special! In part five of an eight part series about Smallville Season 11, Zach is joined by the creator and moderator of the Smallville Season 11 Facebook page Eric Keown to discuss both the fifth arc, "Olympus" and the second Season 11 Special, "Valkyrie." We talk Smallville's take on Wonder Woman and her mythology, the unsatisfying end to Clark and Lana's relationship, wrapping up Lana's character here when she got no wrap up in the series, and the never ending battl...
Nov 26, 2019•40 min
This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham from Pick A Disc discuss the ninety fifth episode of Smallville , "Splinter." They talk the series' non-Luthor villains, how much of this episode was in Clark's head vs. how much was real, Lexana and the one and only appearance of Silver Kryptonite! You're not imagining it, the latest Always Hold On To Smallville is here! Check out Matt's podcast Pick A Disc . EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A+ Matt's Grade: A- IMDB Grade: 8.5 Superman Homepage Grade: 2.5/5 ...
Nov 24, 2019•1 hr 52 min•Season 5Ep. 7
It's our seventh Smallville Special! In part four of an eight part series about Smallville Season 11, Zach is joined by the creator and moderator of the Smallville Season 11 Facebook page Eric Keown to discuss both the fourth arc, "Argo" and the first Season 11 Special, "Effigy." We talk Supergirl, Doomsday, Martian Manhunter and all the other returning characters from the series in these two stories! Check out Eric's Smallville Season 11 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Smallville11thSea...
Nov 14, 2019•39 min
It's our sixth Smallville Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss Wizard World Austin 2019! We talk Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum's Smallville Cocktail Party, Smallville Nights, the Smallville panels, the Popeye's chicken sandwich and much more! Shout out to all the listeners who took the time to say hello to us at the convention, that's just the coolest thing so if you recognize us at a future con don't be a stranger! Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners li...
Nov 11, 2019•1 hr 12 min
This week Zach joined by Lauren Winn to discuss the ninety fourth episode of Smallville , "Exposed." They talk The Dukes Of Hazzard , the first outfit in Lois' Costume Closet, and running for public office just because your friend asks you to! Now coming to the stage...the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B- Lauren's Grade: C+ IMDB Grade: 8.0 Superman Homepage Grade: 1.5/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD ...From Metropolis: 14 Amazing Technicolor Kryptonit...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 6
It's our fifth Smallville Special! In part three of an eight part series about Smallville Season 11, Zach is joined by the creator and moderator of the Smallville Season 11 Facebook page Eric Keown to discuss the third arc, "Haunted." We talk Bart Allen's translation from screen to page, the Speed Force/Flash mythology in Smallville, backstory for Earth-2 and much more! Check out Eric's Smallville Season 11 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Smallville11thSeason Always Hold On To Smallville...
Nov 04, 2019•44 min
This week Zach joined by Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and KSiteTV and author of several companion books on the series, to discuss the ninety third episode of Smallville , "Thirst." They talk Carrie Fisher, the Spike-1000, if the fifth season felt like the final season, and Chloe's flash forwards. Let the latest podcast quench your thirst for more Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Craig's websites KryptonSite and KSite TV EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C Craig's Grade: C+ IMDB Grade...
Nov 02, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 5
It's our fourth Smallville Special! In part two of an eight part series about Smallville Season 11, Zach is joined by the creator and moderator of the Smallville Season 11 Facebook page Eric Keown to discuss the second arc, "Detective." We talk the Batman of the Smallville universe, his sidekick being Barbara Gordon's Nightwing, Batman Returns action figured and much more! Check out Eric's Smallville Season 11 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Smallville11thSeason Always Hold On To Smallvi...
Oct 19, 2019•48 min
This week Zach joined by Chris Clow from The Comic Binge and Discovery Debrief to discuss the ninety second episode of Smallville , "Aqua." They talk the character of Aquaman, the trope of Lois dating a non-Superman Justece Leaguer, Brainiac's introduction to the series, Lex's transition to villainy. Stay super and keep listening to Always Hold On To Smallville, bro! Check out Chris on The Comic Binge and Discovery Debrief . EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A+ Chris' Grade: B IMDB Grade: 8.6 Superm...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 4
It's our third Smallville Special! This begins part one of an eight part series about the Smallville Season 11 comic book run! Zach is joined by the creator and moderator of the Smallville Season 11 Facebook page Eric Keown to discuss the first arc, "Guardian." We talk Eric's Smallville and Superman fandom, our thoughts on Smallville's transition to comic book form, the comics' "canon" status in regards to Crisis On Infinite Earths and much more! Check out Eric's Smallville Season 11 Facebook pa...
Oct 12, 2019•45 min
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the ninety first episode of Smallville , "Hidden." They talk arguably the coolest save of the entire series, Clana at its best, how college undercuts all the preparation for real life that grade school does for you, and struggle to remember how many main characters have died so far! Don't let the latest Always Hold On To Smallville stay hidden in your podcast feed! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Lance's Grade: A- IMDB Grade: 8.6 Superman Homep...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 3
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster to discuss the ninetieth episode of Smallville , "Mortal." We talk Clark getting by without his powers, a surprisingly effective Sheriff Adams, lying to people about your ETA, and Clark and Lex finally coming to blows! It might be easier to turn the power off sometimes, but don't turn off the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A+ Lance's Grade: A IMDB Grade: 8.7 Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY B...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Zach and Lauren Winn hold another emergency podcast to discuss and process another crazy week of news as we countdown to Crisis On Infinite Earths. Topics of discussion... -Michael Rosenbaum not returning. -Set pictures of Erica and Tom as Lois and Clark. -Ashley Scott returning as Birds of Prey's Huntress. -Pictures of Brandon Routh in the Kingdom Come Superman suit. Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on Patreon who's gene...
Sep 28, 2019•51 min
This week Zach is joined by Matthew Rocca to discuss the eighty ninth episode of Smallville , "Arrival." We talk Matthew's Smallville fandom, the Fortress of Solitude, following up season four and setting up season five, and Lex's continued descent to villainy! The latest Always Hold On To Smallville has arrived! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+ Matthew's Grade: A- IMDB Grade: 9.1 Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD ...From Metropolis: 14 Amazing Technicolor Kryp...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 59 min•Season 5Ep. 1
ERICA DURANCE IS RETURNING TO TELEVISION AS SMALLVILLE'S LOIS LANE IN CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Zach and Lauren Winn hold an emergency podcast to discuss and process yet another day of EPIC news. This will be Episode #0.1 of our Crisis Special and sets the precedent that every time it's announced that a Smallville cast member reprises their role for the upcoming Crisis, Always Hold On To Smallville will be here for you with immediate coverage. Here's ho...
Sep 21, 2019•52 min
TOM WELLING IS RETURNING TO TELEVISION AS SMALLVILLE'S CLARK KENT IN CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Zach and Lance Laster hold an emergency podcast to discuss and process this EPIC news. This will be Episode #0 of our Crisis On Infinite Earths coverage. Lance and I will have a podcast discussion every night of the CW's five-episode Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover, so plan on staying up late with us to celebrate this once in a lifetime event! Always Hold ...
Sep 20, 2019•29 min
It's our thirteenth Superman Special! Krypton, the SyFy original series about Superman's home planet before he was born wrapped its second and final season last month. Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to talk the series sophomore season, Brainiac, Zod, Doomsday, and Lobo! Oh my! It's a bad day to be a hero on Krypton! This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superm...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 21 min
It's our twelfth Superman Special! Zach is joined by John W. Mills from The Nerd Party to discuss Superman II! We talk our mutual love for Superman: The Movie in all its various forms, its controversial ending, Superman II's complicated history, and ultimately for the bulk of the conversation The Lester Cut vs. The Donner Cut! There's so much to unpack with this movie, much like Superman II itself we might have to come back and "finish" this conversation someday down the line... Check out John's...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 10 min
This week Zach is again joined by Lance Laster and Nick Ryan Magdoza to finish off the most recent 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! Part 2 of 2! 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! Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenziez Tim Mi...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 7 min
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster and 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! Part 1 of 2! 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! Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenziez Tim Miller / @timjmills ...
Jul 31, 2019•56 min
This week Zach is joined by Ashley V. Robinson from Geek History Lesson to discuss the eighty eighth episode of Smallville , "Commencement." They talk Ashley's road to Superman fandom and her first steps into the world of Smallville , the very random 24 -inspired element of this episode, high school graduation and the second meteor shower! The clock is ticking to listen to this week's Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Ashley on Geek History Lesson and YouTube ! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Season 4Ep. 22
This week Zach is joined by John Curcio to discuss the eighty seventh episode of Smallville, "Forever." They talk John's Superman and Smallville fandom, the end of the series' high school days, Lionel's evolution over the course of the season, and the last hurrah of the Teagues! Settle in, this week's Always Hold On To Smallville lasts...forever! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B- John's Grade: B- IMDB Grade: 8.0 Superman Homepage Grade: 2/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD Amazing Technicolo...
Jun 14, 2019•2 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 21
This week Zach is joined by Michael Ortiz from Titan Radio to discuss the eighty sixth episode of Smallville , "Ageless." They talk Michael's Superman and Smallville fandom, Smallville's windmills, if Clark himself is ageless, and what many consider to be the show's worst episode! Listen to this week's Always Hold On To Smallville before it gets too old! Check out Michael's radio station Titan Radio: titanradio.org EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: D+ Michael's Grade: C+ IMDB Grade: 7.8 Superman Hom...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 20
