This week Zach is joined Matthew Rocca to discuss the one hundred seventy seventh episode of Smallville , "Rabid." They talk in media res, Oliver spiraling out of control, Dr. Emil's prominent role this season, the horror aspects of this episode, and Chris Nolan. Don't fall asleep, let the latest Always Hold On To Smallville help keep you awake! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A- Matthew's Grade: A- IMDB Grade: 7.8 Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD ...From Metropol...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Season 9Ep. 3
This week Zach is joined Michael Bailey from From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast to discuss the one hundred seventy sixth episode of Smallville , "Metallo." They talk the many iterations of John Corben, the evolving love triangle between Lois, Clark and The Blur, Chloe being jealous (again), the one season of Smallville that Michael has never seen, and those well established Daily Planet key chains that every employee owns. You don't have to go to our phone booth to listen to the latest Al...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 9Ep. 2
This week Zach is joined by JJ Hodges from For Comic Junkies to discuss the one hundred seventy fifth episode of Smallville , "Savior." They talk JJ's Smallville fandom, season nine being another soft reboot of the series, The Blur's new costume, Terminator and time travel, and Zod on Smallville ...again. The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is not the same voice as the orb! Check out JJ's podcast: For Comic Junkies EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B JJ's Grade: A IMDB Grade: 8.2 Superman Homepa...
Sep 29, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Season 9Ep. 1
It's our twenty fourth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the first season of My Adventures with Superman! They talk the recent history (or lack thereof) of Superman animated series, this fresh new portrayal of Clark, Lois and Jimmy, the villains, and the Krypton of it all. They also talk some Aquaman and the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom . This podcast contains SPOILERS . You've been warned! Check out Always Hold On To Arrow: spreake...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 31 min
It's our twenty third Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to talk the casting of Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Isabela Merced sd Hawkgirl and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho in Superman: Legacy! Check out Always Hold On To Arrow: 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 contri...
Jul 14, 2023•57 min
It's our twenty second Superman Special! Zach is joined by Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite to discuss The Flash (2023) ! They talk the long, convoluted histoy of the film, its reception upon release, how it holds up as an adaptation of Flashpoint, and of course the Superman of it all. Check out Anthony and his podcasts at Flat Squirrel Productions: flatsquirrelproductions.com/podcasts Digging for Kryptonite's The Flash Review: open.spotify.com/episode/5sJI16vhqhu2oTt1Q2kFfk?si=Wj1Rkx...
Jul 11, 2023•2 hr 22 min
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! Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow: 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 contr...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 27 min
It's our twenty first Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to talk the casting of David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane in Superman: Legacy! Check out Always Hold On To Arrow: 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 produce the podcast! Chris Fuchs / @crfuchs7 Kevon...
Jul 01, 2023•46 min
This week Zach is joined by Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite to discuss the one hundred seventy fourth episode of Smallville , "Doomsday." They talk their personal history with the episode, Lois' early removal from the story, Clark and Doomsday's frustratingly short and very disappointing final battle, the infamous Henry James Olsen reveal, and much more! Tomorrow is the day you listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Anthony and his podcasts at Flat Squirrel Prod...
May 18, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Season 8Ep. 22
This week Zach is joined by Anthony Polinick from The Grund to discuss the one hundred seventy third episode of Smallville , "Injustice." They talk series' first version of the Injustice League, complete the Smallville Mount Rushmore of poorly adapted characters, the point of this season apparerntly being trying to get Clark to kill, and the goofy ending. You don't have to wait for the Traveler to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Anthony on The Grund: open.spotify.com...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 8Ep. 21
This week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the one hundred seventy second episode of Smallville , "Beast." They talk deleted scenes, Dr. Hamilton's growing role on the series, Jimmy at his lowest point, and some serious timing issues in the story. When looking at our pictured and holding our hair isn't enough anymore, listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Tyler on Krypton Report: kryptonreport.libsyn.com EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C- Tyler'...
May 05, 2023•2 hr•Season 8Ep. 20
This week Zach is joined by Nicole Sousa from The Wall of Weird to discuss the one hundred seventy first episode of Smallville , "Stiletto." They talk Nicole's Smallville fandom, the series' wasting of such as important character like Bruno Mannheim, Jimmy Olsen's current lot in life, and the journalistic ethics on reporting about yourself as a superhero! The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is done with petty street crime, we're a business now! Check out Nicole on The Wall of Weird: youtube....
Apr 28, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Season 8Ep. 19
This week Zach is joined by Matthew Rocca to discuss the one hundred seventieth episode of Smallville , "Eternal." They talk message boards, The Joker, retcons, retcons OF retcons, Davis' origin, and Lex's last appearance for a while! Always Hold On To Smallville is the only podcast that fell to Earth during the meteor shower! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: D+ Rocca's Grade: C- IMDB Grade: 8.2 Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALLY BOARD ...From Metropolis: 17 Amazing Techni...
Apr 21, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 18
This week Zach is joined by Matt Tuex from Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow and Rae to discuss the one hundred sixty ninth episode of Smallville , "Hex." They talk Zantanna's first appearance in live action, Chloe literally becoming Lois, a crazy Lex Luthor resurrection theory, and this episode's six minutes of deleted scenes! Your wish is granted on the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman: dailyknockoff....
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 8Ep. 17
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow and DJ Doena to discuss the one hundred sixty eighth episode of Smallville , "Infamous." They talk DJ's Superman and Smallville fandom, Tess' machonations (and vunerability?), the gaslighting of Henry James Olsen, and what might be the series' all-time worst plotline. Get your proper dose of the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow: spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod EPISODE ROUNDUP Za...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 8Ep. 16
This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Always Hold On To DC’s Legends of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred sixty seventh episode of Smallville , "Infamous." They talk the return of everyone's favorite meteor freak Linda Lake, how exactly her powers work, Clark revealing his secret to Lois (and the world), and wher Clois is relationship wise at this point in the series.The latest Always Hold On To Smallville isn't circling the drain of obscurity! Check out Matt's work including Lois & ...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 8Ep. 15
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow, Matt Truex from Always Hold On To DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and Matthew Rocca to discuss the one hundred sixty sixth episode of Smallville , "Requiem." They talk Toyman, the suprisingly effective Darth Lex, Oliver Queen's role in murdering "Lex Luthor," and Lana Lang's final exit from the series. It's the defining moment of Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow: spreaker.com/show/donotfailou...
Mar 02, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 14
This week Zach is joined by Meredith Borders from Fangoria to discuss the one hundred sixty fifth episode of Smallville , "Power." We talk the influence (or lack thereof) of Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li , the show avoiding the word Phoenix for some reason, Clark's habit of calling DVDs "discs" time after time, and Lana's ascension to herodom...or descent into villainy? Look behind the radiator for the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Meredith's work on Fangoria: fangoria.c...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 8Ep. 13
This week Zach is joined by Chris Fuchs from Always Hold On To Star Wars to discuss the one hundred sixty fourth episode of Smallville , “Bulletproof." They talk Dan Turpin's first (and suprisingly only) appearance on the series, Clark and Oliver not seeing eye to eye, Tess breaking away from Lex, and the questionale morality of the Metropolis PD. Not all Always Hold On To Smallville podcasts are bad! Check out Chris on Always Hold On To Star Wars: spreaker.com/show/alwaystarwars EPISODE ROUNDUP...
Feb 17, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Season 8Ep. 12
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 sixty third episode of Smallville , “Legion." They talk Geoff Johns' Smallville debut, the Legion of Superheroes, peak Brainiac on the series, the mysterious fate of Chloe Sullivan, and much more! Long live the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow: spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod Check out Chris on... The Comic Binge: yo...
Feb 10, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Season 8Ep. 11
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to finish off the most recent 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: 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 co...
Jan 26, 2023•59 min
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow 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: 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 ...
Jan 19, 2023•50 min
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the one hundred sixty second episode of Smallville , “Bride." They talk in media res via a wedding video, the first reveal of Smallville 's Doomsday, Lang Lang's return, and the epic tease of Lex Luthor. Listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallvilleon wifi bro! Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow: spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A- Lance's Grade: B IMDB Grade: 9.1 Superman ...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 8Ep. 10
This week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis from Always Hold On To DC’s Legends of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred sixtiy first episode of Smallville , “Abyss." They talk James Cameron connections, Brainiac, revisiting moments from previous episodes, and if Davis wasn't so nice a guy after all. Don't forget the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Tricia's SYFY Wire articles: syfy.com/authors/tricia-ennis EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C+ Tricia's Grade: C IMDB Grade: 8.3 Superman Home...
Jan 06, 2023•2 hr•Season 8Ep. 9
This week Zach is joined by Ronit Troner to discuss the one hundred sixtieth episode of Smallville , “Bloodline." They talk Laura Vandervoort's return to the series, the series' return to the Phantom Zone, glammed up Lois as Faora, and suggest some rewrites that might've improved the episode. The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is always with you, close to your heart! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: C+ Ronit's Grade: C IMDB Grade: 8.5 Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL SERIES TALL...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 8Ep. 8
This week Zach is joined by Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite and Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report to discuss the one hundred fifty ninth episode of Smallville , “Identity." They talk the gaslighting of Henry James Olsen, Oliver and Clark's dynamic this season, them doing the same trick from "Hydro" just in reversed roles, and how much we all forgot about this episode! Don't get overloaded by latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Anthony and his podcasts at Flat Squirrel Prod...
Dec 23, 2022•2 hr 18 min•Season 8Ep. 7
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow and Jason Skipper to discuss the one hundred fifty eighth episode of Smallville , “Prey." They talk Jason's Smallville and Superman fandom, Chloe leading a self-help group, the escalation of Davis' story, and an unexpected appearance from a future Arrow star! You're not the only figure in the background listening to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Always Hold On To Arrow: spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod EP...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 8Ep. 6
This week Zach is joined by Luke Bugg aka. The Geek Of Steel to discuss the one hundred fifty seventh episode of Smallville , “Committed." They talk Lois and Clark's dynamic at this point in the series, Chloe and Jimmy's extravagant engagement party, Jimmy's parents "not existing," and Tess and Oliver reconnecting. Don't lie about listening to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Luke's website and his podcast, The Podcast Of Steel: thegeekofsteel.com/ EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade:...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Season 8Ep. 5
This week Zach is joined by Michael Bailey from From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast to discuss the one hundred fifty sixth episode of Smallville, “Instinct." They talk Michael's Smallville fandom, the first and only live action Maxima, compare her to her comic book counterpart, and reveal that the series wasn't the first time Smallville was close to Metropolis. Don't let your endorphins and adrenaline levels get to high listening to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Checkout Michael...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Season 8Ep. 4
This week Zach is joined by Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the one hundred fifty fifth episode of Smallville , “Toxic." They talk Oliver's flashbacks, compare Smavllille 's version of the Green Arrow's origin to Arrow 's, and sing the praises of Cassidy Freeman as Tess! You only have 12 hours to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville, and whatever you do...don't go to a hospital! Check Kevonte on his podcasts: Always Hold On To Arrow: spreaker.com/show/donotfa...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Season 8Ep. 3
