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Always Hold On To SmallvilleSuperman Special #45 - James Gunn's Superman (Part III)It's our forty fifth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Matthew Rocca and Luke Deckard from Mean Streets to discuss James Gunn's Superman. Now streaming on HBO Max! We talk Rocca and Luke's different takes on the movie, favorite and least aspects, and hopes for the future!This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!Check out and support Rocca's latest project, Morte.Check out Luke on Mean Streets.Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on Patreon who's g...
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Always Hold On To SmallvilleConvention Special #5 - Salute to Smallville, 2025It's our fifth Convention Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss Creation Entertainment's Salute to Smallville! We talk the second 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 Nashville next year!Check out Lance and Kevonte on Always Hold On To Arrow.Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you...
2025-09-202h 02Always Hold On To SmallvilleSmallville Torch Exclusive #6 - Darren Mooney (Part 2)EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! Zach is joined by film and television critic Darren Mooney! They continue their discussion from Part 1 and talk James Gunn's Superman, its sucesses, its failures, and what's to come in the DCU!Check out Darren's work at the m0vie blog and Second Wind!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 / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous / @chill_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13Isaiah Goodridge...
2025-08-291h 48Always Hold On To SmallvilleSmallville Torch Exclusive #6 - Darren Mooney (Part 1)EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! Zach is joined by film and television critic Darren Mooney! They talk Darren's Superman fandom, the current state of superhero cinema, and the recent history of Superman and DC Comics on film. Stay tuned for Part 2 when they talk James Gunn's Superman!Check out Darren's work at the m0vie blog and Second Wind!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 / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous...
2025-08-221h 45Always Hold On To SmallvilleSmallville Torch Exclusive #5 - Elliot & Harry WhiteEXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! Zach is joined by the co-artistic directors of Foster Cat Productions, Elliot and Harry White! They talk their upcoming production of It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman, the history of the broadway show, their approach to the material, and where you can see it next month!Check out Elliot and Harry's production company Foster Cat 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 / @cr...
2025-07-251h 06Always Hold On To SmallvilleSuperman Special #44 - James Gunn's Superman (Part II)It's our forty fourth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss James Gunn's Superman. We talk Kev's thoughts on the movie, how his compares to an MCU movie, and debate what worked an what didn't for us!This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!Check out Lance and 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...
2025-07-191h 53Always Hold On To SmallvilleSuperman Special #43 - James Gunn's SupermanIt's our forty third Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss James Gunn's Superman. We share our first impressions immediately after seeing it this week, and Lance ranks it with the rest of the Superman movies!This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned!*This is an edtied-down version of our Patreon Exclusive podcast, a series of first reaction podcasts Lance and I do after every theatrically-relased DC Comics movie. Check out that version here, which include's Sarah from Always Hold On To Superman & Lois' thoughts o...
2025-07-121h 46Always Hold On To SmallvilleSuperman Special #40 - Superman (2025) Update XIV: Extended PreviewIt'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 / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous / @chill_usDJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory MooreNa...
2025-04-0428 minAlways Hold On To SmallvilleSmallville Torch Exclusive #4 - Russ DiminoEXTRA! 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 / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous / @chill_usDJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory Moore
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Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 212 - 10x16 ScionThis 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 ROUNDUPZach's Grade: AAnthony's Grade: B+
2025-03-012h 17Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 211 - 10x15 FortuneThis 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!
2025-02-221h 42Always Hold On To SmallvilleSmallville Torch Exclusive #3 - David KocherEXTRA! 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 / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous / @chill_usDJ Doena / @DjDoenaIsaiah GoodridgeCory Mo...
2025-02-1248 minAlways Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 210 - 10x14 MasqueradeThis 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 BaileytudeEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B-Mic...
2025-02-072h 14Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 209 - 10x13 BeaconThis 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!
2025-01-312h 16Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 208 - 10x12 CollateralThis 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 ROUNDUPZach...
2025-01-251h 49Always Hold On To SmallvilleSuperman Special #39 - Superman RebornIt'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!Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Sp...
2025-01-221h 45Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 207 - 10x11 IcarusThis 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 ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C+Matthew's Grade: B-
2025-01-182h 03Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 206 - 10x10 LuthorThis 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 ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A+Matthew's Grade: A+IMDB Grade: 8.6Superman Homepage Grade: 4/5 Bechdel Test: FAILS...
2025-01-112h 09Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 205 - 10x09 PatriotThis 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 ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C+Kev's Grade: BIMDB Grade: 8.1
2025-01-042h 37Always Hold On To SmallvilleSuperman Special #38 - Superman (2025) Update XIII: Teaser TrailerIt'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 / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous / @chill_usJoey D...
2024-12-201h 03Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 204 - 10x08 AbandonedThis 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!
2024-11-231h 56Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 203 - 10x07 AmbushThis 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 ROUNDUPZach's Grade: BVictoria's Grade: BIMDB Grade: 8.0Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5...
2024-11-151h 40Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 202 - 10x06 HarvestThis 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 ROUNDUPZach's Grade: BChris' Grade: B-
2024-11-081h 55Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 201 - 10x05 IsisThis 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...
2024-11-011h 47Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 200 - 10x04 HomecomingThis 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...
2024-10-251h 45Always Hold On To SmallvilleSuperman Special #37 - Superman (2025) Update XII: Krypto the SuperdogIt'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 / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous...
2024-10-201h 18Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 199 - 10x03 SupergirlThis 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 ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B-Meredith's Grade: B-IMDB Grade: 8.2Superman Homepage Grade:...
2024-10-181h 53Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 198 - 10x02 ShieldThis 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 ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C+Tyler's Grade: C+John's Grade: CIMDB Grade: 7.9Su...
2024-10-112h 18Always Hold On To SmallvilleConvention Special #4 - Salute to Smallville, 2024It'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...
2024-10-1058 minAlways Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 197 - 10x01 LazarusThis 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 KSiteTVEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A-
2024-10-042h 14Always Hold On To SmallvilleSuperman Special #36 - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve StoryIt'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!
2024-09-2245 min
Always Hold On To SmallvilleMailbag #13, Part 2This 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!...
2024-08-231h 15Always Hold On To SmallvilleMailbag #13, Part 1This 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!...
2024-08-161h 21Always Hold On To SmallvilleSuperman 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.Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on...
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