Talkin' at the Talon

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A weekly podcast in which Bess (bessyboo) and Alex (moonling) watch and discuss every episode of Smallville, in order, and give fanwork recommendations that are almost certainly better than the episode we just watched. Because we just can't give up on this dumb show.

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Episodes

Episode 1.11: Hug

In this extra-long episode Bess and Alex watch the eleventh episode of season one, Hug. We display our ignorance of local geography and what guns are called, as well as considering the nonsensical-ness of nearly every part of this episode. This episode’s recs: Looking Glass Country by astolat Devil's Deal by Bagheera

Nov 03, 2015•1 hr 6 min

Episode 1.10: Shimmer

In this episode Bess and Alex watch the tenth episode of season one, the nonsensically named Shimmer. We talk about what how chemistry allows a high school student to turn plants into invisibility and why Whitney doesn't actually belong on the show. Also there is a vague and probably-guessable-from-the-trailer spoiler for the film Crimson Peak. This episode's recs: Frantic by seperis, and the podfic by reena_jenkins...

Oct 27, 2015•53 min

Episode 1.09: Rouge

In this episode Bess and Alex discuss the ninth episode of season one, Rouge. For half of the recording Bess is pretty high on Ativan from a medical procedure she had earlier that day. Also, you can probably hear her preparing and eating mashed potatoes. So. Sorry? This episode's recs: Hideway story by rivkat, read by dodificus I Shall Become by Bagheera...

Oct 12, 2015•40 min

Episode 1.08: Jitters

In this episode Bess and Alex discuss the eighth episode of season one, Jitters, which we think is by far the best episode so far. We talk about why this is, as well as picking some nits relating to medical confidentiality and cover-ups. This episode’s recs: Better by astolat Being a Luthor by celli

Oct 05, 2015•47 min

Episode 1.07: Craving

In this episode Bess and Alex discuss the seventh episode of season one, Craving. We discuss Amy Adams, this episode's halfhearted attempt at a message, and why nobody in Smallville seems to care about all the weird stuff constantly happening. This episode’s recs: the past is another country (one so far away) by TardisIsTheOnlyWayToTravel Ulterior Motives by astolat...

Sep 28, 2015•50 min

Bonus: Lex's Evilness Ratings

Bess and Alex lay out the zero to ten scale they will be using to rate Lex's evilness in every episode and give Evilness Ratings for the episodes they have covered so far.

Sep 27, 2015•34 min

Episode 1.06: Hourglass

In this episode Bess and Alex are joined by their guest Eric to discuss the sixth episode of season one, Hourglass. We talk about destiny, kryptonite water pollution, and corn silo safety. This episode’s recs: Change (in the house of flies) by obsessive24 Genesis by rivkat

Sep 21, 2015•45 min

Episode 1.05: Cool

In this episode Bess and Alex struggle to find anything to say about the extremely run-of-the-mill fifth episode of season one. This episode’s recs: Shift by seperis Disclexia by afrai

Sep 15, 2015•38 min

Episode 1.04: X-Ray

In this episode Bess and Alex are joined by thingswithwings to discuss the fourth episode of season one, X-Ray. This episode’s recs: Intimate Strangers by FayJay Faster Kill Pussycat by talitha78

Aug 31, 2015•44 min

Episode 1.03: Hothead

In this episode Bess and Alex are joined by Alex’s sister, Tess. We discuss the lack of police in Smallville, Lex’s ridiculous chemistry with everyone, and how we actually quite liked this episode. This episode’s recs: Lilah’s Coffin by eleveninches Jealousy by obsessive24

Aug 17, 2015•40 min

Episode 1.02: Metamorphosis

In the second episode of Talkin’ at the Talon, we spend a long time talking about Lana and her role in the show. Also, how this episode’s meteor mutant is basically creepy Spiderman. Furture episodes will be coming out every other week! This episode’s recs: Into the Woods (Some Other Girl’s Fairytale) by rivkat Samson by bop-radar

Aug 03, 2015•41 min

Episode 1.01: Pilot

Hi! Welcome to the first episode of Talkin’ at the Talon, a podcast where bessyboo and moonling revisit every episode of Smallville in order. In this double-sized first episode we tell you why we are doing this ridiculous thing, then watch the pilot and discuss the many questions it raises, such as how an electrolyte imbalance prevents aging, or why the entire staff of the student newspaper are freshmen. Then at the end, fanwork recs! This episode’s recs: Boys! Raise Giant Mushrooms in Your Cell...

Aug 03, 2015•1 hr 19 min

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