S01E16: "Stray" Original airdate: 4/16/02 You wouldn't have to be a mind reader to tell Ryan's step parents are bad people, considering all the casual murder of pawnbrokers and janitors they commit. Ryan wants out, and taking his chance to run, finds himself with the Kent's. Is Ryan sort of a little dick because of his powers? What did Ryan read in Lex? Where the hell was the driver of that garbage truck? Are we safe now? It's the one where we ask you the question; If Ryan knew a secret you migh...
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Calling all Smallvillians!! Paul and Steve here to let you know about a small(ville) change in our release schedule.
Dec 06, 2019•1 min
S01E15: "Nicodemus" Original airdate: 3/19/02 When an experimental flower appears in Smallville, it has some wild effects on those it infects with its pollen. Effects like extreme anger, swagger, and horniness! It's one of the only episodes where you could probably review it with a few emoji's. We ask; Does Pa Kent have a vibrant sex life? How DID Lana get outta there so fast? Is Pete just straight up a liability when conducting a B&E? Do our hosts go into the weeds *several* times? Thanks f...
Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 15
S01E14: "Zero" Original airdate: 3/12/02 The tagline for Club Zero is "Zero Consequences" but that REALLY is not true in Lex' experience. What really happened that night? Is murdering several dozen head of cattle too far for revenge? Can the Talon recover from the bad PR of a severed hand (LOLZ) in time for opening night? Chloe starts digging and just is not. Gonna. Stop. It's the one with a special guest scream from Paul's roommate, and also consequences. So many. Get in touch Web: anchor.fm/sa...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 14
S01E13: "Kinetic" Original Air Date: 02/26/02 Turns out it WAS the one armed man (and a couple of his bros). When Lex gets burgled by a team of inked up former Smallville High athletes the robbery turns to blackmail when some valuable info is found among the loot. Turns out the balaklava boys powers are running on borrowed time however so they recruit the Smallville family's very own Jan Brady, none other than Whitney Fordman who's fresh off even more bad news and in need of a win. Can Clark pul...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 13
S01E12: "Leech" Original airdate: 2/12/02 After Clark and classmate Eric ride the lightning, Clark gets a taste of normal teen life while Eric tries to come to grips with superpowers. It...doesn't go great. Elsewhere, Lex outplays The Hardwicks. Was Eric going to kill himself? How much does this speak to nature vs. nurture? What would a Kryptonian x-ray even look like? This episode is also not brought to you by Big Turk, but shouldn't it be? Get in touch Web: anchor.fm/saveus Twitter: @saveuspod...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 12
S01E11: "Hug" Original airdate: 2/5/02 Bob Rickman is a businessman with magic hands, and he uses those mitts to get whatever he wants. Only Clark and Bob's former associate Kyle seem immune, and it looks like Kyle can deliver some mind-wiping handy’s of his own. Lex learns some interesting things about Clark, and also proves to be AN UZI ENTHUSIAST?! Is Kyle living the dream? Is the jig up for Chloe’s little secret? Will Clark stop breaking things with his face? It’s the one with the Hell in a ...
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 11
S01E10: "Shimmer" Original airdate: 1/29/02 Ever seen an "invisible Man" story? This is that, basically. When an obsession with Lex drives her to steal a watch, housekeeper Amy makes things worse by trying to kill Victoria too. Or does she? Elsewhere, a rift in the WhitLana 'ship gives Clark new hope in his chances, but will he take his shot? Do we know what Mrs. Luthor had to do to get her son that watch? Did they spend their entire paint budget on this episode? Is Chloe a forensic expert? Phan...
Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 10
S01E09: "Rogue" Original airdate: 12/11/01 After witnessing Clark turn a long bus into a short bus, one of Metropolis' "finest" decides to work a little blackmail. This guy is seriously everywhere the plot requires him to appear, and at least one where breaking space-time would be necessary to achieve. Chloe loses her spot as The Torch's EIC to Lana, albeit temporarily. Lex plays host to an old flame, and plays bomb defusal expert to boot. It's an episode that requires SEVERAL leaps to get from ...
Oct 04, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Show notes! S01E08: "Jitters" Original airdate: 12/11/01 When the Kent’s head to Metropolis to celebrate their anniversary, Clark throws a SMALL party, except half the town shows up, including one guest who really shakes things up. Earl, a sick LuthorCorp employee who was exposed to chemicals in a workplace incident, wants to expose the secret cover-up of something called Level 3. Is Earl just another tinfoil hatted loon? Should Lex be hanging out at high school parties? Did Lionel really expect...
Sep 27, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 8
BONUS EPISODE! Paul and Steve discuss the weeks news concerning the casting of some ex-Smallville faces set to appear in the final season of Arrow in the Arrow-verses Crisis On Infinite Earths.
Sep 25, 2019•14 min
S01E07: "Craving" Original airdate: 11/27/01 When a local girl decides on a juice cleanse, she gets a bit more than she bargained for, namely some pretty extreme munchies. No jello, chicken leg, ENTIRE DEER, or mega douche is safe. It's also Lana's birthday, and Clark does not disappoint with his gift. It's the one that reminds us "You aren't yourself when you're hungry". Get in touch Web: anchor.fm/saveus Twitter: @saveuspod E-mail: [email protected] Support the show patreon.com/saveuspod...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
S01E06: "Hourglass" Original airdate: 11/20/01 When a fall involving a pond+electric wheelchair reverse benjamin button’s an old man into his younger, murderous self, he breaks out his hit list and spool of piano wire. Not to be outdone, one of the other blue-hairs has the power to see the future, including Lex’. Is Lana bad at jobs? Was piano wire just a weapon of opportunity? Did Cassandra know who Clark was going to lose? We can’t see the future through all that raining blood, but maybe it’s ...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
S01E05: "Cool" Original airdate: 11/13/01 When one of the jocks gets a little dead from a dip in a frozen lake, he also gets some icy powers that not only give him some extra CHILL, but showcases a misunderstanding on how fire works. Lex puts on his matchmaker and investor hats, Clark and Lana almost have a date, and Chloe very nearly ends up a popsicle. It’s the one where we don’t even know who we are anymore. Get in touch Web: anchor.fm/saveus Twitter: @saveuspod E-mail: [email protected] Su...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 5
S01E04: "X-ray" Original airdate: 11/06/01 When Clark starts having vision problems, it gives him a new ability he has trouble controlling. Tina has problems too; an obsession with Lana and the ability to morph into anyone. She also robbed the bank while wearing Lex’s face, so that causes some grief when a journalist tries to blackmail him. It’s the one with cemetery vandalism and Clark seeing….kind of a lot. Get in touch Web: anchor.fm/saveus Twitter: @saveuspod E-mail: [email protected] Supp...
Aug 30, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 4
S01E03: "Hothead" Original airdate: 10/30/01 Coach Walt has no chill. He's something of a HOTHEAD (See what we did there?), he’ll burn through whoever he needs to in order to secure his legacy. Can he see the green steam? Is a fencing match an appropriate way to decide important business decisions? Is Pa Kent gripping the leash too tight? It’s one of those episodes where you just wanna scream. Get in touch Web: anchor.fm/saveus Twitter: @saveuspod E-mail: [email protected] Support the show pat...
Aug 23, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 3
S01E02: "Metamorphosis" Original airdate: 10/23/01 Spider-Greg, Spider-Greg, Smallville's problematic neighbourhood Spider-Greg. He's also maybe just 10,000 roaches in a trenchcoat. Either way, he's got Lana in his sights and that's no bueno. It's the one where we wonder; "Where DO the webs come out?" Get in touch Web: anchor.fm/saveus Twitter: @saveuspod E-mail: [email protected]...
Aug 16, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2
S01E01: "Pilot" Original airdate: 10/16/01 A Meteor Shower, a weird alien acorn, and a strangely considerate hazing all factor into this premiere episode of Smallville. It all starts here! Get in Touch: Twitter- @saveuspod E-mail- [email protected] Support the Show: patreon.com/saveuspod
Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 1
An introductory episode. We meet our hosts. They discuss the cast (yes, even that one), the show, what to expect, and what we'd like from all of you.
Aug 02, 2019•26 min
