Always Hold On To Smallville
Always Hold On To Smallville is a podcast dedicated to discussing every episode of the series that ushered in the renaissance of superhero TV...Smallville!
Episode 214 - 10x18 Booster (with Geoff Johns)
This week Zach is joined by Jon Lee Brody, Chris Clow and Geoff Johns himself to discuss the two hundred fourteenth episode of Smallville, “Booster." They talk bringing the characters of Booster Gold and Blue Beetle to the series, how Geoff's time on Smallville influenced his later TV work on Stargirl and The Flash, and Clark becoming the recognizable Clark from comic book lore. "Skeets, turn on the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!"
Check out Jon on That Was Pretty Scary and Pod of Rebellion.Â
Check out Chris on The Comic Binge and Discovery Debrief.
Episode 213 - 10x17 Kent
This week Zach is joined by Matt Latham from Pick A Disc to discuss the two hundred thirteenth episode of Smallville, “Kent." They talk the different shades of evil Clarks over years, the themes of home and family, the return of John Schneider as a very different Jonathan Kent, and one of the most emotionally powerful scenes of the series. You don't need a mirror box to listen to latest Always Hold On To Smallville! Â
Check out Matt's podcast Pick A Disc.
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A
Matt's Grade: A-
Arrow Special #5 - Arrow, Season 5
It's our fifth Arrow Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to go through each episode of Arrow's fifth season and discuss if they're a bullseye, a miss, off the mark, or if they failed this city. Is it better than Smallville's season 5? Tune in and find out!
Do not fail this podcast, and always hold on to Arrow!
Check out Lance and Kevonte on Always Hold On To Arrow.
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Mailbag #14
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.
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...
Superman Special #40 - Superman (2025) Update XIV: Extended Preview
It's our fortieth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow and Nick Ryan Magdoza for the latest Superman (2025) update. We talk the extended preview for the film that debuted at CinemaCon!
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 / @chill_us
DJ Doena / @DjDoena
Isaiah Goodridge
Cory Moore
Na...
Smallville Torch Exclusive #4 - Russ Dimino
EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! Zach is joined by writer for KryptonSite, Russ Dimino! They talk his early days of Lois & Clark fandom and The Krypton Club newsletter, his The Many Faces Of… columns, and legacy casting on Smallville!
Check out Russ' columns here! And at KryptonSite!
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 / @chill_us
DJ Doena / @DjDoena
Isaiah Goodridge
Cory Moore
Episode 212 - 10x16 Scion
This week Zach is joined by Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite to discuss the two hundred twelfth episode of Smallville, “Scion." They talk Connor Kent, the return of Red Kryptonite, if Black K might've been more appropriate for this story and what the series might've done about Lex if Rosenbaum really didn't come back! The latest Always Hold On To Smallville starts after spring break!
Check out Anthony and his podcasts including Digging for Kryptonite at Flat Squirrel Productions.
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A
Anthony's Grade: B+
Episode 211 - 10x15 Fortune
This week Zach is joined by Anthony Polinick from The Grund to discuss the two hundred eleventh episode of Smallville, “Fortune." They talk the blatant The Hangover rip-off, Zatanna putting the crew in this situation with no warning and then not even bothering to show up to clean up her mess, Emil becoming a literal overnight sensation as an Elvis impersonator...and don't miss a special voice note from friend, listener and patron Dallas Hernandez during the second commercial break! Nurse your hangover with the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Check out Anthony on The Grund!
Smallville Torch Exclusive #3 - David Kocher
EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! Zach is joined by producer and actor David Kocher! They talk his role in bringing Superman Reborn to life, the upcoming Superman movie, and a little Smallville!
Check out David's YouTube channel!
And watch the Superman Reborn live performance on YouTube!
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 / @chill_us
DJ Doena / @DjDoena
Isaiah Goodridge
Cory Mo...
Episode 210 - 10x14 Masquerade
This week Zach is joined Michael Bailey from From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast to discuss the two hundred tenth episode of Smallville, “Masquerade." They talk Clark putting on the glasses and starting to establish a true secret identity, what that means for this version of the character, the Smallville's (not very faithful) interpretation of Desaad, and the uninspired Date Night A-plot. You don't need microvision to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Check out Michael's work: The Fortress of Baileytude
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B-
Mic...
Episode 209 - 10x13 Beacon
This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow, Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman, Matthew Rocca and Victoria Male to discuss the two hundred ninth episode of Smallville, “Beacon." They talk the return of Martha Kent, if we'd vote for the Vigilante Registration Act, Lionel and Lex reunited, the "Believe in Heroes" contest, and work in as many High School Musical lyrics as possible. Rumors of the latest Always Hold On To Smallville have NOT been greatly exaggerated!
Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow!
Episode 208 - 10x12 Collateral
This week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis from Always Hold On To DC’s Legends of Tomorrow to discuss the two hundred eighth episode of Smallville, “Collateral." They talk the underwhelming follow up to the midseason finale's big cliffhanger, the show's continued misunderstanding and underserving of Black Canary, the return of the worst Suicide Squad, and Chloe being basically Oracle. You can trust 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...
Superman Special #39 - Superman Reborn
It's our thirty ninth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Rob O'Connor and Alan Burke from the All Star Superfan Podcast to discuss Superman Reborn. They talk if Christopher Reeve really would've come back for another Superman film, if this feels like a true continuation of his series, its unique take on Brainiac, and the recent live performace of the script!
Check out the Rob and Alan on the All Star Superfan Podcast!
Watch the Superman Reborn live performance on YouTube!
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Episode 207 - 10x11 Icarus
This week Zach is joined by Rob O'Connor and Alan Burke from the All Star Superfan Podcast to discuss the two hundred seventh episode of Smallville, “Icarus." They talk Clark and Lois wedding proposals, Hawkman and the JSA, season ten plot lines to keep and to drop, and how Slade Wilson is beyond death's stroke. It's the final midseason finale on the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Check out the Rob and Alan on the All Star Superfan Podcast!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: C+
Matthew's Grade: B-
Episode 206 - 10x10 Luthor
This week Zach is joined Matthew Rocca to discuss the two hundred sixth episode of Smallville, “Luthor." They talk the triumphant return of John Glover to the series, the Earth-2 versions of the characters, Clark's shifting opinions of the Luthors, and the greatest fourth wall break of all time. The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is brought to you by LuthorCorp Media!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A+
Matthew's Grade: A+
IMDB Grade:Â 8.6
Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL
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Episode 205 - 10x09 Patriot
This week Zach is joined by Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the two hundred fifth episode of Smallville, “Patriot." They talk John McCain Deathstroke, the portrayal of the military, our first live action Mera, and still learning relationship lessons from Smallville after all these years! The latest Always Hold On To Smallville stands for truth, justice, and the American way!
Check out Kevonte on Always Hold On To Arrow!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: C+
Kev's Grade: B
IMDB Grade:Â 8.1<...
Superman Special #38 - Superman (2025) Update XIII: Teaser Trailer
It's our thirty eighth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow for the latest Superman (2025) update. We talk the teaser trailer, the teaser for the teaser trailer, the music, and getting our first glimpse of the new movie in motion!
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 / @chill_us
Joey D...
Episode 204 - 10x08 Abandoned
This week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the two hundred fourth episode of Smallville, “Abandoned." They talk the great Teri Hatcher's appearance on the series, messages from dead parents, Granny Goodness and the Female Furies, and Lutessa Lena Luthor's identity finally being revealed! Pop in your VHS tape of 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 current podcast Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow!
Episode 203 - 10x07 Ambush
This week Zach is joined by Victoria Male to discuss the two hundred third episode of Smallville, “Ambush." They talk Lois and Clark's horny home life, Sam and Lucy Lane returning to the series for the first time in six seasons, and Rick Flag's absurdly over the top patriotism. Oh say can you see the latest Always Hold On To Smallville?
Check out Victoria's work on her website!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B
Victoria's Grade: B
IMDB Grade:Â 8.0
Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5...
Episode 202 - 10x06 Harvest
This week Zach is joined by Chris Fuchs from Always Hold On To Star Wars to discuss the two hundred second episode of Smallville, “Harvest." They talk Connor Stanhope doing an A+ job channeling Michael Rosenbaum, the increasingly complex Tess/Lex relationship, and Lois and Clark's first adventure together with no secrets between them...to the village of the damned. Have faith in latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Check out Chris on Always Hold On To Star Wars!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B
Chris' Grade: B-
Episode 201 - 10x05 Isis
This week Zach is joined by Zack Benz from The Daily Planet and Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the two hundred first episode of Smallville, “Isis." They talk the character Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, the VFX budget being needleslly blown on this episode, the compelling Tess rasing Lex plot, and of course Clark finally telling Lois his secret! Don't forget the latest Always Hold On To Smallville in the bottom of your suitcase!
Check out Zack's website The Daily Planet!
Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at...
Episode 200 - 10x04 Homecoming
This week Zach is joined by by Jon Lee Brody from That Was Pretty Scary and Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the two hundredth episode of Smallville, “Homecoming." They talk flashbacks to moments and characters past, a (five year?) high school reunion full of Trevors, subverting expectations with returning villains like Brainiac and Bug Boy, and exciting glimpes to the far future of 2017...and Superman! You don't need to time travel to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Check out Jon on That Was Pretty Scary.
Check out Lan...
Superman Special #37 - Superman (2025) Update XII: Krypto the Superdog
It's our thirty seventh Superman Special! Zach is joined by Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow for the latest Superman (2025) update. We talk the latest official image from the movie revealing Krypto, the casting of Hal Jordan and John Stewart in Lanterns, and the cancellation of what would've beenz Wonder Woman 3.
Kevonte 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...
Episode 199 - 10x03 Supergirl
This week Zach is joined by Meredith Borders from Fangoria to discuss the one hundred ninety ninth episode of Smallville, “Supergirl." They talk the return of Kara, missed opportunities with her character, the charming innocence of Smallville's interpretation of a BDSM club, and Green Arrow going full Iron Man. The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is available everyewhere, not just on my flash drive!
Check out Meredith's work on Fangoria.
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B-
Meredith's Grade: B-
IMDB Grade: 8.2
Superman Homepage Grade:...
Episode 198 - 10x02 Shield
This week Zach is joined by Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report and John Curcio to discuss the one hundred ninety eighth episode of Smallville, “Shield." They talk the best Hawkman, the worst Cat Grant, the lamest Suicide Squad, and the debut of a new costume for Clark! It's not against company policy to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Check out Tyler on Krypton Report!
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: C+
Tyler's Grade: C+
John's Grade: C
IMDB Grade: 7.9
Su...
Convention Special #4 - Salute to Smallville, 2024
It's our fourth Convention Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow and Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss Creation Entertainment's Salute to Smallville! We talk the FIRST EVER Smallville dedicated convention, the cast members who attended, fun stories from their panels, and tales from the vendor room interactng with all of you! If you didn't make it out this time, we hope to see you at the next one in Chicago next year!
Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow.
Check out...
Episode 197 - 10x01 Lazarus
This week Zach is joined by Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV and author of several companion books on the series, to discuss the one hundred ninety seventh episode of Smallville, “Lazarus." They talk the beginning of the end of the series, the Michael Rosenbaum-less return of Lex Luthor, the Superman Returns costume, and Ghost Dad Jonathan! You don't need to put on Dr. Fate's helmet to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!
Check out Craig's websites: KryptonSite and KSiteTV
EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A-
Superman Special #36 - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
It's our thirty sixth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story! They talk the format of this documentary, interviews both new and archival, Reeve's complicated familly life, how many times we cried, andm the legacy of the once and future Superman - Christopher Reeve.
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!<...
Mailbag #13, Part 2
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 produce the podcast!
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Mailbag #13, Part 1
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 produce the podcast!
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Superman Special #35 - My Adventures with Superman (Season 2)
It's our thirty fifth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the second season of My Adventures with Superman! They talk one of the worst Lex Luthors, one of the best Brainiacs, a new take on Supergirl, and how this season compares to season one.
This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!
Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow.
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Smallville Torch Exclusive #2 - Ed Gross
EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! Zach is joined by author Ed Gross! They talk his book Voices from Krypton, Superman on TV, and the Smallville series finale!
Check out Ed's work here!
Order Voices from Krypton and pre-order Superman: The Definitive History now!
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 / @chill_us
Joey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13
DJ Doena / @DjDoena
Isaiah Goodridge
Co...
Superman Special #34 - Superman (2025) Update XI: More Set Photos
It's our thirty fourth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow and Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite for the latest Superman (2025) update. We talk even more set photos featuring Maxwell Lord's Justice League including Green Lantern and Hawkgirl.
Check out Lance and Kevonte on Always Hold On To Arrow.
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 P...
Superman Special #33 - Superman (2025) Update X: Set Photos
It's our thirty third Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow for the latest Superman (2025) update. We talk the set photos of the Daily Planet staff, Mr. Terrific, and of course both Superman and Clark Kent. Also, we discuss the official announcement of the upcoming Lanterns TV series.
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...
Superman Special #32 - Superman (2025) Update IX: Daily Planet Staff Casting
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 / @crfuchs7
Kevonte Chilous / @chill_us
Joey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13
D...
Superman Special #31 - Superman '78: The Metal Curtain
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 generous contributions help produce the podcast!
Chris Fuchs / @crfuchs7<...
Smallville Torch Exclusive #1 - V Ken Marion
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!
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Superman Special #30 - Superman (2025) Update VIII: Costume Reveal
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 produce the podcast!
Chris Fuchs / @crfuchs7
Kevonte Chilous / @chill_us
Joey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13
DJ Doena...
Episode 196 - 9x22 Salvation
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+...
Episode 195 - 9x21 Hostage
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
