Sleeper top tier episode this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 7 SPLINTER! We get a healthy dose of ‘behind the actor’s studio’ as Welling discusses what went into Clark’s evolution of paranoia and impatience in this episode. Outside of that Michael gets a pleasant surprise while rewatching Lexana begin and we all eagerly await Marsters’ appearance on this pod… soon. __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: https://www.patreon.co...
Aug 28, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 7
The good ole boys are back this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit the Dukes of Hazzard reunion in Smallville Season 5 Episode 6: EXPOSED. After the guys remember what it was like to be inside of Bo and Luke Duke’s reunion they explore Smallville going more adult with parental advisory-inclined scenes and storylines. PLUS we get a visit from the star of this episode herself, ERICA DURANCE as she recalls the funcomfortable scenes in the strip club, facing fears throughout Season 5,...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Ve vant to vorget this episode… Join us for a healthy dose of bauming for Season 5 Episode 5 THIRST! And who else, but the sorority vampire herself KRISTIN KREUK is here to join us for the ride. She opens up about the lessons learned in standing up for your character in a series and deciding when to put your foot down with certain scenes and requests. Outside of that we have fun riffing on the infamous jacuzzi scene, the appearance of the late great Carrie Fisher, and Smallville’s departure into...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 5
New member to the JLA this week as Tom Welling and MIchael Rosenbaum make a splash talking about Smallville Season 5 Episode 4: AQUA! The guys give plenty of roses to the performances in this episode, from James Marsters curiosity that elevated scenes to Alan Richtson’s preparedness and likability on set. We also talk about the difficulties of underwater scenes, the ever growing rift between Lex and Clark, and Lois’ iconic lake scene in this episode. Thank you to our sponsors: 🛡️ Policygenius: ...
Aug 07, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Clark Kent’s mortal saga ends with bloodshed this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 3 HIDDEN! Before finding out the tragic real life story to this week’s guest star, Michael and Tom explore Clark’s fatal attempt to save the day and Lex’s loneliness. We also discuss Clark losing his V-card, how Tom brought realism into the rocket save scene, and the 90 episode-long gaslighting of Lex Luthor. Thank you to our sponsors: 🥬 AG1: https://drinkag1.com/talkv...
Jul 31, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Embrace mortality along with us this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit the sophomore slump return to Freaks of the Week in Smallville Season 5 Episode 2 MORTAL! Our rewatch takes an eerie turn when Tom realizes that this is the episode that nearly fatally wounded his stunt double Chris Sayour during the ‘hanging from the vents’ stunt inside Luthorcorp. Michael explores whether or not Lex Luthor is turning full heel heading into the fifth season, Tom comes face to face with Clark’...
Jul 24, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We’re back! Join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum (together in person) for our return in the premier of Season 5 with ARRIVAL. After we open with a ‘who dun it’ the guys get into the transition from S4 into the heightened stakes for everyone in S5. Tom remembers the welcoming of his Fortress of Solitude, Michael questions Lex’s evil descent in relation to Clark’s lies, and we breakdown the countless chokeslams and KOs in this episode. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp...
Jul 17, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Before we say goodbye to Smallville Season 4 and get ready for the best season yet, let’s take a quick look back at some of our favorite moments this past season. Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum share the results from some of the ‘Best of Season 4’ voting along with final episode ratings, favorite scene scoring, and more. We couldn’t do this without you folks… Appreciate all the interaction and love this season. Get ready for Season 5 of our rewatch premiering Wednesday July 17. (send your que...
Jun 19, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 23
What a way to put a cap on this season. Join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we tie a bow on Smallville’s high school era… the quest for the stone of knowledge… and the magical tramp stamp by revisiting the Season 4 Finale: COMMENCEMENT! This episode started off slow with some casual office hand washing and quickly built with tension around multiple kidnappings and another meteor shower. Tom shares wild stories from his time filming in the mountains for the Fortress of Solitude, Michael put...
Jun 12, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 22
What a treat this week. We are joined by none other than Smallville’s Sheriff CAMILLE MITCHELL as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 4 Episode 21: FOREVER! Thank goodness we have a couple cameos this podcast, because the episode itself was tough to get through… made evident by our episode rankings later in the show. Besides that we talk about Smallville exiting the High School phase, Michael’s memories of being tied up, and the psychological impact of having your charact...
Jun 05, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Buckle up for a bumpy ride folks, because for the first time ever we have unanimous bombs from us, patrons, and the creators as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 4 Episode 20: AGELESS! After discussing the exploding old man and rainbow blasts, we have bombtastic conversations with fans and the show creators Al Gough and Miles Millar. Thank you to our sponsors: 🏈 PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.com/talkville __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: ...
May 29, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 20
We try to remember an episode about Clark trying to remember this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 4 Episode 19: BLANK! After we explore Jensen’s character diving off the deep end, the guys explore Chloe’s character development and how it’s grown since Season 1. We also continue the rage against yellow vehicles and try to figure out what the motivation for the evil Dick Cheney-like father was in this episode. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://be...
May 22, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Smallville goes to prom this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Season 4 Episode 18: SPIRIT… The crown is mine b****… Michael and Tom share Prom stories, while Ryan defends Lifehouse, and all of us admire the brilliance of Annette O’Toole. And after a long hiatus, we finally get another call from Al Gough… and it DOES NOT DISAPPOINT! Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/talkville __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: https://www...
May 15, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 18
This week we get introduced to the villain of the story as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 4 Episode 17: ONYX! Michael takes us behind the scenes into his process for giving Lex an evil arch in this episode, sharing how he went above and beyond evil in certain scenes. We also find where the mask has been hiding all these years and even get a ‘Damn Who’s That’ moment in this episode. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/talkville 🥬 AG1: htt...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 17
It’s a reunion this week on the show and in the podcast as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum are joined by Lucy Lane herself, PEYTON LIST, as we revisit Smallville Season 4 Episode 16: LUCY. Peyton talks about being a fan of the show before coming on, how Erica Durance calmed settled her nerves, and the grounded performance she was able to draw from for later comic series roles. Thank you to our sponsors: 🍽️ Factor: https://factormeals.com/talkville50 🏈 PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.com/talkv...
May 01, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Hop on the PJ because we’re going to China this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 4 Episode 15: SACRED! After they guys give props to the incredible set design we go back and forth over this Teague storyline coming to a head. Tom remembers the effortless nature of Kristin’s ‘crouching tiger hidden dragon’ fight choreography, Michael remembers refusing to take his shirt off in front of Jensen, and our Hotline was buzzing with inconsistencies caught in this episod...
Apr 24, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Join us for a doggone good time as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 4 Episode 14: KRYPTO! After a much needed introduction from our first pet guest, the guys discuss the good times and weird smells of working with our canine guest star this week. Tom shares the inconvenient truth of drawing good performances from animal actors and Michael sheds a light on the impetus of his Rotten Tomatoes beef. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/talkville...
Apr 17, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Somebody save us, because we're joined this week by CINJUN TATE from Remy Zero! But first, in an episode filled with NCAA violations and murder attempts… Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 4 Episode 13: RECRUIT! Before we get some much needed clarification during our Patron check-in (with regards to the Stones of Knowledge and the Luthor/ Teague storyline) the guys discuss Canadian football hosers, the questionable character choices by Lois Lane, and Clark becoming a man...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Join us this week a Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum react to surprise after surprise after surprise in our rewatch of Smallville Season 4 Episode 12: PARIAH!. What could’ve gone on for the entirety of the episode, but was cut short, was Michael‘s fascination with the unconventionally absurd cold open and why it was wrong for so many different reasons. The guys go on to talk about Tom‘s cathartic performance after losing a loved one, how the sandman villain could have been renamed and improved,...
Apr 03, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 12
By popular demand - we have Alicia Baker herself SARAH CARTER on this week to discuss her return to Smallville in Season 4 Episode 11: UNSAFE. Sarah shares stories on during her time working alongside Tom across Season 3 and 4, insights into their on screen chemistry, and why she thinks this relationship resonated with so many fans. We had a lot of fun this week, thanks to the addition of the new Patreon segment that we hope you folks are going to dig. During the recap we talked about excessive ...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 11
The town of Smallville has their greatest fears on full display this week at Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revising Season 4 Episode 10: SCARE! Despite Tom prying for his favorite scene throughout the recording, the Ryan-tist is steadfast this week as all of us dissect the scariest episode of Smallville to date. Tom discusses the difficulties of directing an alternate reality episode, his favorite dynamic switches in the series, and his LOVE for the Lex doomsday scene… while Michael wonders ...
Mar 20, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 10
We were bound to get here… Join us Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum give into the erotic midseason thriller BOUND: Season 4 Episode 9. This was a breeze coming off of the last episode. Tom talks about the funcomfortable enjoyment of the Allison elevator scene, Michael remembers the class act of Cobie Smulders, and both guys dump on the fire tornado scene. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/talkville 🥬 AG1: https://drinkag1.com/talkville ___________________________...
Mar 13, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 9
There’s magic in the air this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum are joined by Isobel herself KRISTIN KREUK to discuss Season 4 Episode 8: SPELL! Kristin talks about the fun revisiting this witchy episode, her big problem during filming, and her overall experience working with new cast mates Erica Durance and Jensen Ackles in Season 4. Tom remembers being asked to dance poorly, Michael discusses turning up the crazy look in the piano scene, and we all enjoy the ridiculousness of this epis...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 8
If you think that us liking this episode is a hail mary then you might be surprised… Join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as they revisit Smallville Season 4 Episode 7 JINX! The guys discuss the intro of the DC villain Mxyzptlk, Tom accidentally being too good at football, and how this entire episode was really just a glorified Old Spice Commercial. Thank you to our sponsors: 🥩 Good Chop: https://goodchop.com/talkville120 __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: https://...
Feb 28, 2024•47 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Smallville meets Freaky Friday this week… Tom plays Lionel… Glover plays Clark… oh my! Join Tom Welling, and Michael Rosenbaum, as we revisit a highly awaited episode in Smallville Season 4 Episode 6: TRANSFERENCE! Tom talks a lot about what into the execution of this episode, including the quick turn around to figure it out and the impromptu trip he had to take to lend Glover a helping hand. Outside of that we explore the diaboloical behavior of Lionel in a teenager’s body. Thank you to our spo...
Feb 21, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 6
We are in for a treat this week folks - after Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 4 Episode 5 RUN - they are joined by The Flash (or Impulse) himself KYLE GALLNER! Kyle shares his fond experience on the set early on in his career, his amazement at certain stunts, and what happened to his Flash pilot. Fun episode this week talking about the first Justice League companion to Clark making an appearance. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/talkvil...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 5
She’s finally here! After a couple episode in the bomb zone we get saved with a visit from Lois Lane herself, Erica Durance! Erica shares a lot from her early time on the show - the nerves of coming on to an established series, some unfriendly welcomings to the cast, comfortability with certain types of scenes with Tom, and more! Before we get the Clois reunion, though, Tom and Michael takes us through a cut-and-dry FOTW storyline in Smallville Season 4 Episode 4: DEVOTED. Thank you to our spons...
Feb 07, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Did we have a good time this week or was it just a facade… find out as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 4 Episode 3: FACADE! Amidst some good ole ‘shittinontheshow’ Tom talks about the romantic banter between Lois and Clark, pervy locker room, and behind the scenes of the iconic dunk tank ending. Thank you to our sponsors: 🥬 AG1: https://drinkag1.com/talkville __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkville ☎️ Hotline: ...
Jan 31, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as they revisit Smallville Season 4 Episode 2: GONE… and discover what the reeeeal meaning of the word Smallville is. One of those episodes where we had fun doing the pod even though the episode was a single rose. Michael shares the origins of his Ironside beef, Tom speculates the contract situations with Lois joining the series, and we discover a new form of blasting. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/talkville 🥬 AG1: https:...
Jan 24, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 2
We’re back!! Fun start to Season 4 as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit the premiere episode: Crusade. After remembering the changes on set after welcoming on Erica Durance and Jensen Ackles, the guys talk about the change in tone that this episode (and season) brings into the series. Tom talks about his big flight scene and being exposed, while Michael remembers his white suit and finally meeting Evangeline Lilly. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/talkvill...
Jan 17, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 1
