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Always Hold On To SmallvilleTop 10 Episodes: #5 ReckoningOur countdown of the top 10 episodes of Smallville continues! Zach, Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow, Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman and Matthew Rocca discuss the #5 episode as voted by you the listeners..."Reckoning"!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff!Check out and support Rocca's latest project, Morte.Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor...
2025-12-0156 min
Always Hold On To Birds Of PreyCOMMENTARY: 1x08 Lady ShivaOkay, who would win in a fight: Lady Shiva or Gabby?! Take a deep dive with Matt and Chris in their commentary track for episode 1x08, "Lady Shiva."PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/birdsofpreytvEMAIL: dailyknockoff@gmail.comMatt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.
2025-11-261h 18
Always Hold On To SmallvilleTop 10 Episodes: #6 SalvationOur countdown of the top 10 episodes of Smallville continues! Zach, Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow, Victoria Male and Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman discuss the #6 episode as voted by you the listeners..."Salvation"!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow!Check out Victoria's work on her website!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff!Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks...
2025-11-2447 min
Always Hold On To Birds Of PreyCOMMENTARY: 1x07 SplitTime to get our John on!! Take a deep dive with Matt and Chris in their commentary track for episode 1x07, "Split."PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/birdsofpreytvEMAIL: dailyknockoff@gmail.comMatt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.
2025-11-191h 20
Always Hold On To SmallvilleTop 10 Episodes: #7 TransferenceOur countdown of the top 10 episodes of Smallville continues! Zach, Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow, Victoria Male and Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman discuss the #7 episode as voted by you the listeners..."Transference"!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow!Check out Victoria's work on her website!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff!Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks...
2025-11-1744 min
Always Hold On To Birds Of PreyCOMMENTARY: 1x06 Primal ScreamToday’s episode is dedicated to the bravery of NGCPD Detective (first name omitted) McNally. Take a deep dive with Matt and Chris in their commentary track for episode 1x06, "Primal Scream."PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/birdsofpreytvEMAIL: dailyknockoff@gmail.comMatt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.
2025-11-121h 13
Always Hold On To SmallvilleTop 10 Episodes: #8 FinaleOur countdown of the top 10 episodes of Smallville continues! Zach, Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow, Victoria Male and Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman discuss the #8 episode as voted by you the listeners..."Finale"!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow!Check out Victoria's work on her website!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff!Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks...
2025-11-101h 00
Always Hold On To Birds Of PreyCOMMENTARY: 1x05 Sins Of The MotherNo capes, only fishnets! Take a deep dive with Matt and Chris in their commentary track for episode 1x05, "Sins Of The Mother."PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/birdsofpreytvEMAIL: dailyknockoff@gmail.comMatt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.
2025-11-051h 09
Always Hold On To SmallvilleTop 10 Episodes: #9 PilotOur countdown of the top 10 episodes of Smallville continues! Zach, Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow, Victoria Male, Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman and Matthew Rocca discuss the #9 episode as voted by you the listeners..."Pilot"!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow!Check out Victoria's work on her website!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff!Check out and support Rocca's latest project, Morte.Always Hold On To Smallville is brought...
2025-11-041h 04Always Hold On To Birds Of PreyCOMMENTARY: 1x04 Three Birds And A BabyYour neural mesh is going to love this episode! Take a deep dive with Matt and Chris in their commentary track for episode 1x04, "Three Birds And A Baby."PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/birdsofpreytvEMAIL: dailyknockoff@gmail.comMatt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.
2025-10-291h 10
Always Hold On To SmallvilleTop 10 Episodes: #10 LexmasOur countdown of the top 10 episodes of Smallville continues! Zach, Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow, Victoria Male, Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman and Matthew Rocca discuss the #10 episode as voted by you the listeners..."Lexmas"!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow!Check out Victoria's work on her website!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff!Check out and support Rocca's latest project, Morte.Always Hold On To Smallville is brought...
2025-10-2755 minAlways Hold On To Birds Of PreyCOMMENTARY: 1x03 Prey For The HunterAnyone else want to grab a drink at No Man’s Land tonight? Take a deep dive with Matt and Chris in their commentary track for episode 1x03, "Prey For The Hunter."PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/birdsofpreytvEMAIL: dailyknockoff@gmail.comMatt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.
2025-10-2200 min
Always Hold On To Birds Of PreyCOMMENTARY: 1x02 SlickWith a name like Silas Waters, what other choice do you have but a life of moist crimes? Take a deep dive with Matt and Chris in their commentary track for episode 1x02, "Slick."PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/birdsofpreytvEMAIL: dailyknockoff@gmail.comMatt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.
2025-10-151h 02Always Hold On To Birds Of PreyCOMMENTARY: 1x01 PilotWhat do Billie Eilish and the Birds of Prey have in common? Take a deep dive with Matt and Chris in their commentary track for episode 1x01, "Pilot."PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/birdsofpreytvEMAIL: dailyknockoff@gmail.comMatt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery.
2025-10-081h 09
Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 218 - 10x22 Finale, Part 2This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow, and Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman to discuss the two hundred eighteenth episode of Smallville, “Finale, Part 2." They talk the long awaited return of Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor, Clark becoming Superman but Tom never putting on a costume, the unceremonious dispatching of Darkseid and his minions, and the flash forward to 2018! Always hold on to latest Always Hold On To Smallville...and all the people there!Check out Lance and Kevonte on Always Hold On To...
2025-05-312h 45Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 217 - 10x21 Finale, Part 1This week Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow, Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman, and Victoria Male to discuss the two hundred seventeenth episode of Smallville, “Finale, Part 1." They talk their memories watching it for the first time in 2011, the jarring tonal shifts between scenes, spending so much time on a wedding that ultimately doesn't happen, and of course...Ghost Dad! See the latest Always Hold On To Smallville in the funny pages!Check out Lance and Kevonte on Always Hold On To Arrow!
2025-05-301h 48
The Beat LA PodcastTennis Legends Brad Gilbert and Zach Gilbert Talk Grand Slam Picks, Warriors & Zendaya’s ForehandIt’s the Tennis Show—aka Paul’s Super Bowl—but first, Matt recaps his recent trip to New York, where the city’s energy nearly broke him. From watching delirious Knicks fans lose their minds in the streets to pillaging through the night at legendary spots like Finnerty’s (yes, bars stay open until 4am), Matt realizes he might be aging out of NYC nightlife. Still, he gave it a valiant effort and lived to tell the tale.(5:30) Then it’s time for the main event: tennis legend Brad Gilbert joins the show, along with his son
2025-05-301h 28Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 216 - 10x20 ProphecyThis week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman and Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite to discuss the two hundred sixteenth episode of Smallville, “Prophecy." They talk the odd timing of doing a superpower switcheroo in the second to last episode of the series, Kara spending her final appearance teamed up with a character she's never met, a technological take on Starro, and of one of Smallville's most infamous ideas and visuals: Marionette Ventures! The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is 800% more awesome!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clar...
2025-05-162h 33Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 214 - 10x18 Booster (with Geoff Johns)This week Zach is joined by Jon Lee Brody from That Was Pretty Scary, Chris Clow from The Comic Binge 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. Check out...
2025-05-031h 28Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 213 - 10x17 KentThis 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! Check out Matt's podcast Pick A Disc.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: AMatt's Grade: A-
2025-04-262h 01Always 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 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 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 47
Always 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 min
Sonic MidlifeSonic Midlife Episode 4: Punk, Pita, and Pigskin Predictions with Thome WiddisonIn Episode 4 of Sonic Midlife, Zach, Jeff & old college pal, Thome mix music, books, and football as they dive into their latest discoveries and predictions. Here’s what they’re talking about:
Jeff's Highlights:
PACKS - Melt the Honey: A slacker guitar pop album full of nutritious hooks, with a Honey vs. HFCS analogy.
Book Recommendations: Mexikid by Pedro Martin and the Front Desk series by Kelly Yang.
Food Find: Pita Way.
Matt Berry Appreciation: A deep dive into his work, from The IT Crowd (featuring Chris O’Dowd, Richar...
2024-09-011h 30
Always Hold On To Star Wars063: The Acolyte, "The Acolyte"Kevonte, Chris, Joey, Zach and Lance discuss the season finale of The Acolyte, "The Acolyte." They talk the failures of the series and this episode, its attitude toward the Jedi, cameos from important Star Wars characters, and season two speculation.MASTER OR APPRENTICE?Kevonte: APPRENTICEChris: PIECE OF SITHJoey: APPRENTICEZach: APPRENTICELance: APPRENTICETALLY BOARDCanon Immigrant: 50.5Droid Saves: 9Execute Order 66: 3Heart of Gold: 6
2024-07-231h 41
Always Hold On To SmallvilleSuperman Special #31 - Superman '78: The Metal CurtainIt'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
2024-05-231h 29
River City Mystery - Exploring the darker corners of Indiana, Illinois, and KentuckyWhere is Zac? Interview with his best friend, Chris
This episode provides an update on the case of Zac Cary, who has been missing since May 30, 2023. The host interviews Chris, Zac's close friend and the last person known to have seen him.
Here's a breakdown of the key information shared in this episode:
Last Known Location: Chris recounts dropping Zac off at the "Welcome to Lynnville" sign. [01:19]
Zac's Mental State: Chris reveals that Zac was experiencing a period of paranoia leading up to his disappearance, sharing concerning text messages. [01:24], [01:30]
Paranoia Regarding Law Enforcement: Chris mentions Zac's specific paranoia of the police and recounts a past incident involving...
2024-03-2642 minAlways Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 190 - 9x16 EscapeThis week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow and Rob O'Connor from the All Star Superfan Podcast to discuss the one hundred ninetieth episode of Smallville, “Escape." They talk the Lois/Clark/Chloe/Oliver love square, Tess and Zod's out-of-place but strangely compelling subplot, theme park rides, and if the Silver Banshee is Irish, Scottish...or both! Escape into 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 Ho...
2024-03-162h 01Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 189 - 9x15 ConspiracyThis week Zach is joined by Anthony Desiato from Digging for Kryptonite to discuss the one hundred eighty ninth episode of Smallville, “Conspiracy." They talk this being the series' take on the New Krypton arc from the comic books, Agent Zod being a three dimensional villain, Chloe beig an untrusting xenophobic liar, and Clark unwittingly giving Zod superpowers. Don't let the latest Always Hold On To Smallville get lost in the wacko pile!Check out Anthony and his podcasts including Digging for Kryptonite at Flat Squirrel Productions.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: ...
2024-02-161h 51Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 188 - 9x14 PersuasionThis week Zach is joined by Mary Kwiatkowski from The KowSkiCast to discuss the one hundred eighty eighth episode of Smallville, “Persuasion." They talk Mary's Smallville fandom, the series' Valentine's Day episodes, the logistics of Gemstone Kryptonite in its one and only appearance, and the radical tonal shift this episode takes over the course of its runtime! I WANT you to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Mary's podcast The KowSkiCast.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A-Mary's Grade: B-IMDB Gr...
2024-02-101h 47Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 187 - 9x13 WarriorThis week Zach is joined by Matt Truex from Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred eighty seventh episode of Smallville, “Warrior." They talk new Warrior Angel mythology, Harry's Law, love connections for Chloe, and Zatanna's second and final (real) appearance! Listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville on your way to Met Con International!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.EP...
2024-02-031h 45Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 186 - 9x12 Legends (with Geoff Johns)This week Zach is joined by Jon Lee Brody and Geoff Johns himself to discuss the one hundred eighty sixth episode of Smallville, “Legends." They talk Geoff's history with Smallville and how he came to write for the series, how "Absolute Justice" laid the groundwork for the Arrowverse and in particular the recent Stargirl series, the importance of the time period the JSA is from, and Richard Donner's influence on Geoff's career both professionally and personally. I see your fate...to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Jon on That Was Pretty Scary.
2023-12-291h 25Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 185 - 9x11 SocietyThis week Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow and Chris Clow from The Comic Binge to discuss the one hundred eighty fifth episode of Smallville, “Society." They talk how many episodes "Absolute Justice" counts as, the importance of the Justice Society of America, everyone but Clark assuming the worst about them, and delivering on superhero fight scenes. Your fate is utterly binding to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow.Check out Chris on The Comic Binge and Discovery De...
2023-12-232h 24Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 184 - 9x10 DiscipleThis week Zach is joined by Lance Laster and Kevonte Chilous from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the one hundred eighty fourth episode of Smallville, “Disciple." They talk the failure to launch subplot of Oliver potentially having a split personality, Smallville's strange version of Merlyn, the second and last appearance of Mia (who apparently didn't know she was Green Arrow's sidekick), and Mr. Zod inserting himself into Clark and Lois's life. It's not against your vow to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Lance and Kevonte on Always Hold On To Ar...
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