This week Zach is joined by Meredith Borders from Fangoria to discuss the one hundred thirty third episode of Smallville , "Bizarro." We talk Meredith's Smallville fandom, the series' take on Bizarro, Lana's "death" and its effect on the characters, and much more! Turn yourself in and listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Meredith's work on Fangoria: fangoria.com/authors/meredith-borders And also her brewery, City Acre Brewing: cityacrebrewing.com EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Gr...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 1
It's our seventh Snyder Cut Special! Zach is joined by Tom Elliot from The Twilight Zone Podcast to discuss Zack Snyder's Justice League! This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! Check out The Twilight Zone Podcast: https://www.thetwilightzonepodcast.com/ 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 / @crfuchs7 Kevonte Chilous / @chill_us Daryn K...
Sep 25, 2021•1 hr 11 min
It's our sixth Snyder Cut Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow, Mike Damante, Mike Krause and Matthew Rocca to discuss Zack Snyder's Justice League! This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow: https://www.spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod Check out Damante's work at Punk Rock and UFOs: https://www.punkrockandufos.com/ Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Me...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 44 min
It's our fifth Snyder Cut Special! Zach is joined by Ryan Unicomb, Tricia Ennis and Tom Gehrke to discuss Zack Snyder's Justice League! This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! Check out Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsryanunicomb/ Check out Tricia's SYFY Wire articles: https://www.syfy.com/authors/tricia-ennis Check out Tom's work: https://tomsart.threadless.com/ Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks...
Sep 22, 2021•2 hr 24 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! Check out Always Hold On To Arrow: https://www.spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on Patreon who's generous c...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 15 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! Check out Always Hold On To Arrow: https://www.spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod 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 ...
Jul 15, 2021•46 min
It's our third Arrow Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to go through each episode of Arrow's third season and discuss if they are a bullseye, a miss, off the mark, or if they failed this city. Season three of Arrow might be just the break Smallville needed to come back from its 0-2 deficit! Do not fail this podcast, and always hold on to Arrow! Check out Always Hold On To Arrow: https://www.spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod PATREON: https://...
Jul 08, 2021•3 hr 26 min
It's our twelfth Smallville Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss Justice & Doom! We talk these webisodes that tell the story of what the Justice League was up to during the second half pf season six, attempts at connecting the continuity dots of the series, the secret sixth part featuring who else: Martian Manhunter, and more! Check out Always Hold On To Arrow: https://www.spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you...
Jun 09, 2021•42 min
It's our eleventh Smallville Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss The Oliver Queen Chronicles! We talk these webisodes that tell the origin story of Smallville's Green Arrow, the animation style, questionable storytelling decisions, Monkey Manhunter, and potential inspirations for Arrow itself! Check out Always Hold On To Arrow: https://www.spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special th...
May 31, 2021•48 min
This week Zach is joined by Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the one hundred thirty second episode of Smallville , "Phantom." We talk the disappointing lack of Martian Manhunter, the near culmination of the Chlois Theory, an out-of-nowhere Bizarro, and much more! It'll take more than Raya's crystal to stop you from listening to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Always Hold On To Arrow: spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Kevon...
May 13, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 22
This week Zach is joined by Matthew Rocca to discuss the one hundred thirty first episode of Smallville , "Prototype." We talk season six so far, Lex Luthor as his most villainous yet, Martha Kent's time on the series winding down, a set-up for an epic season finale that was not to be, and much more! We've realigned the Luthorcorp satellites you can can listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out and support Rocca's current project Neighborhood Watch: instagram.com/neighborhoodw...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 6Ep. 21
This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the one hundred thirtieth episode of Smallville , "Noir." We talk comparisons to Lois & Clark 's "Fly Hard," the first annual end-of-the-season-Jimmy-Olsen-filler-episode, the old time Hollywood influences, and more! Pour yourself a full a cup of joe and enjoy the latest Always Hold On To Smallville, hot off the presses! Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts ...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 20
This week Zach is joined by Eddie Bissell to discuss the one hundred twenty ninth episode of Smallville , "Nemesis." We talk Eddie's Smallville and Superman fandom, the Clark/Lex friendship as the heart of the series, continuity callbacks and callforwards, and much more! The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is perfect way to pass the time if you're stuck somewhere with your archenemy! Check out Eddie's animal rescue Valley Cats & Friends: https://valleycatsandfriends.com/ EPISODE ROUNDUP ...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 6Ep. 19
This week Zach is joined by Lauren Winn to discuss the one hundred twenty eighth episode of Smallville , "Progeny." We talk DC legacy casting on Smallville, the contradictory continuity of Chloe and her mom, and Zach continually refers to a beanie as a hoodie for some reason! The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is the best one yet, even better than the one about the alien abductions! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: D+ Lauren's Grade: C- IMDB Grade: 8.2 Superman Homepage Grade: 3/5 Bechdel Test...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 18
This week Zach is joined by Anthony Polinick to discuss the one hundred twenty seventh episode of Smallvill e, "Combat." We talk Anthony's Superman, Smallville and wrestling fandom, the second Smallville / WWE Smackdown crossover, if Superman should ever kill, and much more! It won't cost you a year's salary to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Anthony's YouTube channel: youtube.com/anthonyreviews EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B- Anthony's Grade: B- IMDB Grade: 8.3 Sup...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 6Ep. 17
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 one hundred twenty sixth episode of Smallville , "Promise." We talk the multiple POV format of the episode, how this is a pivotal turning point (a "Crossroads" if you will) of the series, and Craig being on set during the filming of the wedding! I promise you'll enjoy the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Craig's websites... Kryptonsite: ...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 6Ep. 16
It's our fourth Snyder Cut Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow, Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman, and Lauren Winn to discuss Zack Snyder's Justice League! This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman: https://dailyknockoff.com/ Check out Always Hold On To Arrow: https://www.spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod Always Hold On To ...
Mar 22, 2021•2 hr 46 min
It's our third Snyder Cut Special! Zach is joined by Tom Elliot from The Twilight Zone Podcast to discuss the DCEU on the road to Zack Snyder's Justice League! . Check out The Twilight Zone Podcast: https://www.thetwilightzonepodcast.com/ 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 / @crfuchs7 Kevonte Chilous / @chill_us Dallas Hernandez Casey Cochran / @C...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min
It's our second Snyder Cut Special! Zach is joined by Tom Elliot from The Twilight Zone Podcast to discuss Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice on the road to Zack Snyder's Justice League! Check out The Twilight Zone Podcast: https://www.thetwilightzonepodcast.com/ 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 / @crfuchs7 Kevonte Chilous / @chill_us Dallas He...
Mar 16, 2021•59 min
It's our first Snyder Cut Special! Zach is joined by Tom Elliot from The Twilight Zone Podcast to discuss Man of Steel on the road to Zack Snyder's Justice League! Check out The Twilight Zone Podcast: https://www.thetwilightzonepodcast.com/ 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 / @crfuchs7 Kevonte Chilous / @chill_us Dallas Hernandez Casey Cochran / ...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min
It's our seventeenth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman, Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow and Lauren Winn to discuss the series premiere of Superman & Lois! We talk the cast, the characters, how this series fits into the Arrowverse, and much more! This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman: https://dailyknocko...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 58 min
This week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the one hundred twenty fifth episode of Smallville , "Freak." We talk bowling, Trevors, and of course the big reveal of the episode...Chloe is a meteor freak! Keep a close eye (or ear) on the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Tyler on Krypton Report: kryptonreport.libsyn.com EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+ Tyler's Grade: C+ IMDB Grade: 8.3 Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES TALLY BOARD ...F...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 6Ep. 15
This week Zach is joined by Luke Bugg aka. The Geek Of Steel to discuss the one hundred twenty fourth episode of Smallville , "Trespass." We talk Luke's Smallville fandom, horror movie influences on this episode, red herrings, and more! Listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville on your state of the art Sprint cell phone! Check out Luke's website and his podcast, The Podcast Of Steel: thegeekofsteel.com EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C+ Luke's Grade: B- IMDB Grade: 7.6 Superman Homepage Gr...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 14
This week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis to discuss the one hundred twenty third episode of Smallville , "Crimson." We talk the lost art of mix CDs, creepy nurseries, and the current state of Lois and Clark's non-relationship! To baby Luthor, the real reason you're listening to Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Tricia's SYFY Wire articles: syfy.com/authors/tricia-ennis EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B- Tricia's Grade: C IMDB Grade: 8.8 Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES ...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 6Ep. 13
This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham from Pick A Disc to discuss the one hundred twenty second episode of Smallville , "Labyrinth." We talk Phil Morris' debut as Martian Manhunter, a crucial deleted scene between he and Clark, continuity callbacks, and similarities so a sixth season episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer ! This isn't a trick, you've spent the last five and a half years of your life listening to Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Matt's podcast Pick A Disc: spreaker.com/show...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 6Ep. 12
On the one year anniversary of the end of Crisis On Infinite Earths, Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the comic book tie-in Crisis On Infinite Earths: Paragons Rising! They talk the focus on Felicity, missed opportunities, and how CW's Crisis holds up a year later. Check out Always Hold On To Arrow: https://www.spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these M...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 24 min
This week Zach is joined by Jon Lee Brody from Gegghead to discuss the one hundred twenty first episode of Smallville , "Justice." We talk the incredible event that was this episode, returning guest stars, the end of Oliver/Lois, and much more! Come on boys (and girls), let's go listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Gegghead: https://www.youtube.com/GEGGHEAD EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A+ Jon's Grade: A+ IMDB Grade: 9.4 Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL S...
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 6Ep. 11
This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the one hundred twentieth episode of Smallville , "Hydro." We talk the lack of a clear A plot, Tom Welling in a superhero costume, and much more! Don't you just love the internet? With just one touch of a button you can listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman: dailyknockoff.com EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Gr...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 6Ep. 10
This week Zach is joined by Lauren Winn to discuss the one hundred nineteenth episode of Smallville , "Subterranean." We talk a pre- Teen Wolf Tyler Posey, not-Bryan Cranston as the freak of the week, Smallville attempting to address a real world issue, and much more! Dig in for the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: D+ Lauren's Grade: D+ IMDB Grade: 7.4 Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD ...From Metropolis: 16 Amazing Technicolor K...
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Season 6Ep. 9
It's our second Arrow Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to go through each episode of Arrow's second season and discuss if they're a bullseye, a miss, off the mark, or if they failed this city. It's pretty easy this time because Arrow season two is arguably the best season of superhero television of all time. Do not fail this podcast, and always hold on to Arrow! Check out Always Hold On To Arrow: https://www.spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpo...
Dec 10, 2020•2 hr 36 min