Talk Ville
It was only a matter of time! Join costars Tom Welling (Clark Kent) and Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) as they take you behind the scenes of one of the greatest shows of all time, Smallville. With this weekly dose of nostalgia you will get an inside look at what it was like to film each episode and hear fun facts that only those on set could tell you! Tag along with Michael and Tom to revisit the iconic series that changed the way you look at one of America’s favorite superheroes!
Pandora w/ ERICA DURANCE!
Erica Durance joins us today to talk through the highs, lows, and absolutely bonkers parts of the mid-season finale, Pandora. We go through the manic blur (pun intended) of a production process as well as their very specific guidelines when filming the intimate scenes. How many ways can one be expected to touch Tom's chest? In the episode, Clark and Tess get a sneak peek into Lois's memories of the impending apocalypse orchestrated by Major Zod. The real question remains for characters and cast alike: will any of us come away changed? Only one way to find out! Climb...
Idol
Podcast activate! Form of: an episode we all like! We're turning a corner, folks! When twin vigilantes attempt to clean up Metropolis under the House of El crest, things get a little out of hand. Suddenly, the district attorney gets involved and Clark is pressed to reveal his identity yet again. We analyze Glen Winter's stellar directing, reminisce about old TV, and have our own therapy session about the season. Lois wasn't the only one. Things are starting to look up, so join us!
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Kandor
This week, is a study group on Kandorian history. Clark's father, Jor-El, has finally made his way to Earth. But how much of the old him is it? What does he remember? Why does he kinda look like the guy from Men at Work? Most importantly, we find out how Jor-El's friendship with Zod became fractured in ways resemblant of the friendship between Clark and Lex. We bring on our pal Derek Russell from The House of El podcast to help shed some light on this dense, but important episode. Join us as the bigger picture of the season...
Crossfire
It's finally happening. Clark and Lois. Lois and Clark. Clois. No red K. No mind-altering. The real deal. But first they have to audition to be on the Metropolis morning show for some reason. And as Oliver closes his own Lois chapter, he opens a new one as a mentor to Mia, a woman in need of a speedy nudge in the right direction. In the spirit of turning over new leafs, Rosenbaum is starting to come around on this season. How long can we keep him up here? How do Clark's t-shirts remain indestructible? How many Daves are...
Roulette
Action! Espionage! Seduction! Betrayal! Redemption? This episode has it all. Oliver is kidnapped by a stranger who happens to know a lot more about him than he realizes. It's a slight diversion from the story at large but it gets our fave emerald archer back on track. We get into its deeper meaning. It's about friends pulling you out of ruts. Recognizing the potential in yourself. How much you soil yourself when you get tased. All this will be explored and answered. Join us!
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Echo
We recovered from the zombies (kinda) and now it's on to some good old fashioned mind-reading. In the episode, when Clark saves a factory from an explosion, the blast temporarily gives him the ability to hear everyone's thoughts, most notably, Lois's. And who will finally lift Oliver out of a dark place? His bitter ex/business partner Tess? Or his bitter whimsical nemesis the Toyman? Major props to Justin Hartley here as well. We're still not sure where this season is headed, but we're having a great time along the way. Join us for a quick jaunt!
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Rabid w/ ALESSANDRO JULIANI!
Today our guest is Dr. Emil Hamilton himself: the unflappable Alessandro Juliani! We talk about how the show confirmed his career as an actor, his epic sideburns, and Tom's diva behavior on set. We're happy to have him as the clear standout character in this episode. Yes, sir, this is the zombie one. A virus breaks out in Metropolis and we learn about how everyone would handle the apocalypse. The results are mixed but the banter is on point. Join us for a fun one!
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Metallo w/ BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN!
The legend Brian Austin Green joins us today to discuss his role as the titular villain Metallo. We talk about how he sunk his teeth into such a dark role in spite of how uncomfortable the breastplate was. Maybe that's what made him angry, but who's to say? In the episode, as Clark contends with this bad guy with a vendetta against him specifically, Tess inches closer to the Kandorians and Lois gets closer to the Blur. Join us for a deeply insightful conversation and stay for another musical treat from Ryan at the end.
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Savior
Season 9 begins!! Clark has gone full emo vigilante. Zod has arrived. Lois returns from her brief trip to the future. Chloe and Oliver grieve Jimmy in their own unique ways. The show has taken a new shape and we are all trying to wrap our heads around this direction. Tom talks about his new role as an Executive Producer and Michael...is still not on the show. But will he be roped in to these new shenanigans? We're getting asked a lot of questions that we don't have the answers to but by golly we're gonna talk it out...
Doomsday w/ SAM WITWER AND AARON ASHMORE!
A tragic end to a dark season. Luckily the actors are still very much with us. Sam Witwer and Aaron Ashmore return to wrap up the season and, sadly, their characters. We get into how they found out, how they felt, and what they did to cope on set. The episode leaves us with many questions. What's next for Clark? Where did Lois go? Who's the naked guy on the lawn? Join us as we conclude the Doomsday saga and give one final salute Davis and Jimmy.
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Injustice
It's the penultimate episode of season 8 and it's another Tom Welling joint. Your favorite Clark Kent/podcast co-host takes us behind the scenes of his 4th directorial outing with Injustice. He tells us all about his shot choices, how he the cast responds, and how to light Justin Hartley's abs. In the episode, Tess's team of meteor freaks have run amok as Clark and Oliver butt heads about how to stop them. Join us for an action packed episode!
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Beast
How does a hero protect the world from a distant threat that grows more dangerous every day? This is a thought-provoking episode that tests Clark's morals and raises some deep psychological questions between us. We don't have answers but we have a good time talking about putting crystals in crystals and even spontaneously calling up our good friend Aaron Ashmore to compliment his gritty portrayal of Jimmy in this episode. We're getting close to the end of the season and things are only getting more intense! Join us!
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Stiletto
A momentous episode of Season 8 for us. On one hand we get a stellar Lois performance but on the other...it's our first bomb in a while. But as always, we have fun with these. In the episode, Lois dons a mask and adopts a vigilante identity as Stiletto in the hopes that she can land an exclusive interview with the Blur. For all its faults, we do get some iconic Clois moments. Michael needs some convincing but he gives us some gold. Join us for a short and sweet good time!
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Eternal w/ KELLY SOUDERS AND BRIAN PETERSON!
This one's for the fans. Showrunners Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson join us for an insightful and heartwarming discussion. They tell us what it's like to inherit the show after 7 seasons, keep it fresh, and deal with pushback from all angles. It wasn't easy, but they rose above and beyond the task of running Smallville for its final seasons. In the episode, we get a glimpse into Davis's arrival and the magnitude of his destruction. It begs the question: what if the boy from Krypton first fell into the hands of the Luthors? This is a big episode jam-packed...
Hex w/ SERINDA SWAN!
Special guest star Serinda Swan mystifies the podcast today to chat about the 17th episode of season 8, Hex and what it meant to inhabit the role of the iconic super magician, Zatanna Zatara. Smallville was Serinda's crash course on the business, from set etiquette to how not to land an off-color joke. In the episode, Zatanna hexes Chloe into Lois's body and Clark into...a wet blanket. It's all in an effort to bring her father back to life but is it all worth it? Can she be contained? Join us for what we can honestly say is Smallville's f...
Turbulence
Buckle up for a physically and emotionally bumpy ride. Tess hatches a ludicrous plan to out Clark's abilities. Davis searches for ways to calm the beast inside. And after just a couple episodes of matrimony, Jimmy and Chloe are already on the fritz. We'll talk about lies, manipulation, and Finnish rock bands. Join us!
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Infamous w/ GLEN WINTER!
Director extraordinaire and friend of the pod, Glen Winter joins us to break down the technical side of things as we dive into season 8 episode 15, Infamous. With his sparkling attitude and wealth of knowledge, Glen sheds light on the cinematic choices and production hazards that go into creating the Smallville spectacle. In the episode, Clark decides to reveal his secret to the world before he can be outed by disgraced and damp reporter Linda Lake (guest star Tori Spelling). How will the citizens respond? What will Lois think? And how much does it cost to soak all the actors...
Requiem w/ KRISTIN KREUK!
Kristin Kreuk joins us one more time to discuss Lana Lang's final episode of Smallville. We talk about the heartbreak, deeper meanings, and contractual obligations behind her return and exit from the show. In the episode, Clark and Lana are super-powered lovers at last, until Lex reenters the fold to tear them apart with the help of demolitions expert, the Toyman. Will love outlast an obscene level of kryptonite? Tune in for what could be Kristin's last appearance on Talk Ville. And yes, Michael does get righteously upset about this portrayal of Lex.
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Power
Lana's back and now we know why. In this controversial episode, we get into the Foo Fighters, 80s montages, and HBO's the Pitt. We do also analyze the episode and actually come to our own revelations about character motivations and Smallville's overarching themes. As Tom says, "it's just good drama" and boy do we have it. Join us for season 8, episode 13 Power.
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Bulletproof w/ PHIL MORRIS!
The benevolent spaceman himself, Phil Morris, joins us again to chat about his final episode of season 8. We get into the Martian's humanity, the missed buddy cop spinoff opportunity, and how an episode that came out 17 years ago remains relevant today. In the episode, powerless John Jones is a detective for Metropolis PD. When he goes down in the line of duty, Clark goes undercover as a cop and finds out the dark truth about the department. Join us as we unpack the season wrap on the wise, compassionate Martian Manhunter, who also played a lawyer in a popular...
Legion
Long live the Legion! In the aftermath of Doomsday's wedding crash, Clark's new friends from the future step in to help extract Brainiac from Chloe. In the first episode credited to DC legend, Geoff Johns, we're treated to some necessary comic (in multiple ways) relief after a devastating event. Join us for a fun one!
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Bride w/ SAM WITWER!
The Davis in our dreams, the Doomsday in our nightmares, Sam Witwer joins us today to talk through the heartbreaking halfway point of season 8. In his dulcet tones, he shows reverence for the cast and crew and opens up about about how he wishes his younger self just shut up and enjoyed the moment. We've all been there, Sam. In this landmark episode, Chloe and Jimmy's wedding gets crashed by Lana Lang and Doomsday but with very different agendas. People are torn apart just as they come together. Smallville gets turned upside down. Don't miss this one!
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Abyss
What happened? Did you forget another memory? Well, come on down literal memory lane with us this week to find out as we get into season 8, episode 9, Abyss. When Brainiac starts removing Chloe's memories, it's up to Clark to rebuild the fortress and get her back online no matter the cost. We talk about the concept of Brainiac, inappropriate confessions of love, and actually have a deep discussion about the heartbreak of losing memories as we age. Who says we don't get deep here, too? Join us!
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Bloodline w/ LAURA VANDERVOORT!
Laura Vandervoort returns to chat about her bittersweet, yet powerful return to the show as Kara. We dig into the real challenges of the industry and also play with dolls. In the episode, Clark and Lois get square-flipped into the Phantom Zone, meet Kara, and accidentally bring back Zod's wife, Faora, who inhabits Lois, and shows her son (an oblivious Davis), who he really is. It's a lot. But we love it. We also get to the bottom of the spitting vs. splitting image debate. Join us!
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Identity w/ ERICA DURANCE!
Erica Durance joins us for the first time this season to help us break down episode 7 of season 8, Identity. We talk about navigating the early Clark and Lois flirtation stages and laying the groundwork for the destinies ahead of them. Also stunts and cool stuff. In the episode, Jimmy snaps a blurry photo of Clark saving Lois. Now that evidence is out there, Clark has to choose: finally let the world in on his secret or keep up the lie to protect the people he cares about. This one's got action, intrigue, and a dress zip-up scene. Join us...
Prey
It's a bloody good time this week as we uncover more secrets in episode 6 of season 8: Prey. When an inhuman killer is on the loose, Clark suspects his own kind, Davis suspects himself, and Chloe is caught in the middle. This episode asks the big questions. Do we ever know who we really are? What is the truest self? What do Sam Witwer's abs look like? Tune in as we discuss all that and more.
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Committed
Relationships can be tricky. Especially when a masked lunatic kidnaps you and your significant other, straps you to an electric chair, and forces you to tell the truth. That's what goes down in this episode. Chloe and Jimmy get stronger, while the Lois and Clark "when will they" dynamic officially gets underway. We talk about love, lust, and an attempted horror atmosphere in episode 5 of season 8, Committed.
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Instinct
There's always a sexy one. This week, when Tess Mercer's experiment summons a hot alien babe looking to mate, relationships, morals, and our patiences are tested. We always have fun with these, so join us for some remarkably deep insight into a steamy, yet strange episode.
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Toxic
It's the Green Arrow origin story. Oliver is poisoned at a gala and has traumatic flashbacks of his time on a deserted island where he hones his archery skills and connects with Tess Mercer. It's all one big metaphor for something and we're gonna try to figure it out. Join us this week on our "island of me."
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Plastique
Season 8 gets heated as Clark catches the eye of his new boss, Tess Mercer (Cassidy Freeman), Chloe gets involved in a potential new love triangle with Metropolis's hottest EMT, Davis Bloome (Sam Witwer), and a young woman who can blow stuff up with her mind (Jessica Parker Kennedy) enters the fray. Michael's still on board. Tom's memory is still sharp. Join us before it goes off the rails!
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Odyssey w/ CASSIDY FREEMAN!
We are so back! Season 8 is coming in hot with special guest Cassidy Freeman! We discuss the introduction of Tess Mercer, embodying a sympathetic villain, and permanently changing her hair as a result. In the episode, the Justice League scours the globe for Clark, Chloe comes to grips with her new Brainiac powers, and the Daily Planet gets a new employee. It's the beginning of a whole new era. Lex is gone but we're still here for the analysis, memories, and bits. Here we go!
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🏆 Best of Smallville Season 7
Come down a 6 month memory lane with us as we recap our favorite moments of Season 7. And yes there is that announcement you've all been waiting to hear.
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Arctic
It all comes down to this. A friendship buried under the weight of secrets, lies, and treachery comes to a head at the Fortress of Solitude. This episode has everything: action, tears, a little bit of aura-blasting. Don't miss this series highlight as we get into all the emotions around Lex and Michael's final full episode of Smallville. You will not want to miss this. Derek Russell, our friend, patron, and man with the long-running Smallville/Superman-adjacent podcast, Super House of El, also joins us to break it all down even further.
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Quest w/ ROBERT PICARDO!
Edward Teague is alive as heck and he's on the pod. Legendary sci-fi actor Robert Picardo joins us to talk about his time on Smallville, how it resonates today, and what it means to share it with his family. In the episode, after an assailant carves Kryptonian symbols into Lex, everyone is on a mission to find out why. Clark treks north to Montreal and has a not-so-warm encounter with the last living member of Veritas. Lex is led on a similar path as he connects the dots with his cryptograph. The season is coming to a rapid close...
Apocalypse
It's the end of the world as we didn't know it. Clark is zapped into an alternate reality where he doesn't exist and Lex is president, in the hopes that it will convince him to put a stop Brainiac's diabolical real-life plan. We're joined once again by the director himself, sir Tom Welling. We'll talk about his process of adding stakes to this new perspective as well as the infamous teleprompter story. Join us for another classic episode!
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Sleeper w/ AARON ASHMORE!
Olsen, James Olsen himself, Aaron Ashmore joins us to talk about his featured episode, S7E17 Sleeper. He talks about stepping into Tom's starring shoes as well as a slick pair of dancing shoes. When Jimmy's tapped by the FBI to keep tabs on Chloe, he goes full-on James Bond and tests his loyalty to his girl and his country. Meanwhile Lex makes it to Zurich to dive deeper into the secrets of Veritas. It's a fun one, but be on the lookout for the FBI-eh!
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Descent
The darkest episode to date. Lex and Lionel have their final confrontation. The fairytale of the Luthor/Kent friendship is beyond repair. Innocence literally goes up in flames. Join us this week as Tom and Michael get real about the emotions behind their scenes as we say farewell to one of the best characters in TV history. Ryan also makes another musical contribution to celebrate.
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Veritas w/ AL GOUGH!
The pieces are coming together but we still have questions in Season 7 Episode 15: Veritas. When Clark and Kara attempt and fail to thwart Brainiac, Lana suffers the consequences. As we grapple with this season's direction, perhaps a surprise call with creator Al Gough may provide the answers. We rant, we rave, we even dole out advice. Join us for a legitimately thought-provoking episode!
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Traveler w/ GLEN WINTER!
Friend of the pod and super director/cinematographer Glen Winter joins us to talk about directing season 7, episode 14: Traveler. We discuss opening up the world of Smallville and the technical aspects of what it takes to pull off this kind of show. In the episode, Virgil Swann's daughter, Patricia, arrives to cut a deal with Lionel and uncover the secrets of the Veritas society. Clark gets ambushed and trapped in a kryptonite cage by a rogue agent, hellbent on his annihilation. Who will come to the rescue this week? Tune in for more insightful discussions on a great episode!<...
Hero w/ SAM JONES III!
Number 3 on his passport but number 1 in our hearts, Sam Jones III joins us to talk abut Pete's return in season 7, episode 13, Hero. We talk about how fun and easy it is to come back to the Smallville set even when the subject matter is a little strange. In this one-off, Pete gains stretchy powers after chewing meteor-infected gum at a OneRepublic show at the Stride factory. It's a lot to swallow (but don't because that'll stay in your system for years). Great to see our old friend, but will this 45 minute gum commercial/concert appeal to the guys...
