It's our thirty second 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 Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, Christopher McDonald as Ron Troupe, and Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard. 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 / @crf...
Jun 09, 2024•55 min
It's our thirty first Superman Special! Zach is joined by Chris Clow from The Comic Binge and Discovery Debrief to discuss Superman '78: The Metal Curtain. They talk this unique adaptation of Metallo, the Green Lantern of it all, strengths and weakness of Volume 2 vs. Volume 1, and hopes for a Volume 3 and beyond! Check out Chris on The Comic Binge and Discovery Debrief . Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on Patreon who's ...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 29 min
EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! Zach and Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow are joined by comic book artist and creator V Ken Marion! They talk V Ken's Superman and comic book fandom, action figures, his new project Battle Chronicle Sol-Stryker, and their reactions to the recently revealed Superman costume from Superman '25! Check out V Ken's work here and support the Battle Chronicle Sol-Stryker Kickstarter ! Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow ! Always Hold On To Smallville is b...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min
It's our thirtieth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite for the latest Superman (2025) update. They talk the costume reveal, their likes and dislikes, and all the previous live action Superman costumes. Check out Anthony and his podcasts including Digging for Kryptonite at Flat Squirrel Productions. 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 pro...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 28 min
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the one hundred ninety sixth episode of Smallville , “Salvation." They talk the flash forward to the far future of 2013, Clark being Superman in all but name, the Justice League's Zoom conference call, and a seasoon finale and final that makes up for last season's! The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is SO BACK! Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow . EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A+ Lance's Grade: A+ IMDB ...
May 03, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 9Ep. 22
This week Zach is joined by Mateo Santiago to discuss the one hundred ninety fifth episode of Smallville , “Hostage." They talk Mateo's Smallville and Superman fandom, the return of both Martha Kent and Perry White...as a couple, the unnecessary Tess subplor, and the idetity of the Red Queen finally revealed! The latest Always Hold On To Smallville eases up on the Kryptonite! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B Mateo's Grade: B IMDB Grade: 8.3 Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test: PASS SERIES T...
Apr 27, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Season 9Ep. 21
This week Zach is joined by Anthony Polinick from The Grund to discuss the one hundred ninety fourth episode of Smallville , “Sacrifice." They talk the end of Checkmate, how this should've been a bottle episode about Chloe and Tess being trapped inside Watchtower, the House of Zod symbol, and the tragic death of Faora and her unborn child. Don't worry, there have been no security upgrades to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Anthony on The Grund ! EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 9Ep. 20
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 / @crfuchs7 Kevonte Chilous / ...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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 ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B Leah's Grade: C+ IMDB Grade: 7.8 Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5 Bechdel Test...
Apr 13, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 9Ep. 19
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 ! Ch...
Apr 06, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Season 9Ep. 18
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 ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: A Eric's Grade: A Forrest's Grade: B+ Brandon's Grade: A- IMDB Gra...
Mar 23, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Season 9Ep. 17
This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow and Rob O'Connor from the All Star Superfan Podcast to discuss the one 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...
Mar 16, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 9Ep. 16
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! Chr...
Mar 01, 2024•51 min
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 contributio...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 8 min
This week Zach is joined by Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite to discuss the one 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...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 9Ep. 15
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 ROUNDUP Zach's Grad...
Feb 10, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 9Ep. 14
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...
Feb 08, 2024•47 min
This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex 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 curr...
Feb 03, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 9Ep. 13
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 produc...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 16 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! 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 produc...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 29 min
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 t...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 9Ep. 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 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...
Dec 23, 2023•2 hr 24 min•Season 9Ep. 11
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 la...
Dec 16, 2023•2 hr•Season 9Ep. 10
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 / @...
Dec 11, 2023•45 min
This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham from Pick A Disc to discuss the one hundred eighty third 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 to...
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 9Ep. 9
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, and The 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 ROUNDUP Zach's ...
Dec 02, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 9Ep. 8
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...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 9Ep. 7
This week Zach is joined by Zack Benz from The Daily Planet and Luke Deckard from The Secret Circle to discuss the one hundred eightieth episode of Smallville , “Crossfire." They talk Luke's Smallville fandom, morning talk shows, Smallville 's take on "Mr. Zod," and the first of only two appearances of Speedy on the series. The latest Always Hold On To Smallville will put Metropolis on the map! Check out Zack's website: The Daily Planet And check out Luke's YouTube channel: The Secret Circle EPI...
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 9Ep. 6
This week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis from Always Hold On To DC’s Legends of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred seventy ninth episode of Smallville , “Roulette." They talk movie influences and references, Oliver finally hitting rock bottom, what could've been a fun independent b-plot for Lois and Clark, and Chloe-as-Oracle. Go all in with 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 . EPISO...
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 9Ep. 5
This week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx from The Nerd Party to discuss the one hundred seventy eighth episode of Smallville , "Echo." They talk Oliver Queen running sweatshops, Clark being extremely slow on the uptake that he can read minds, Buzzkill Chloe, and the return of Toyman. You don't need Kryptonian intuition to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Check out Dan's podcast on The Nerd Party : Ceti Alpha 3 EPISODE ROUNDUP Zach's Grade: B+ Dan's Grade: B+ IMDB Grade: 8.2 Su...
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 9Ep. 4
