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!

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
Cory Moore
Nathan Rothacher
Atif Sheikh
Thomas NavenJohn Curcio
Andrew Parker / @parkerstpaul
MadameRouge
Marc-ids Foppen
Patricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92
Tim Miller
Michael Hartford
Jim Crawford
Kasey Vach / @ThePandaSupreme
Megan Rich
Rouie Humphrey
Alex Hamilton
Matt Douglas
Daniel Curiel
James B
Trevis Hull
Tanner Stipe
Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie
Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr
Mollie Ficarella
James Lee / @Jae_El_52
Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86
Jason Davis / @superjay_92
Patrick Bravo
Jacob Stevenart
Dana Bius
Tae Tae / @doomsday994
Meryl Smith / @MelXtreme84
Daryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16
Dylan DiAntonio
Nick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryan
Eddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11
Jim Thomas
Clunk Kant / @clunkKant
Nicholas Fansler
John Long
Ruth Anne Crews
Travis Kill / @tjkill81
Mike Thomas
Nicholas Coso
Jarrett Gibbs
Anthony Anderson / @NigandNog
Jasmine Magele / @Jas mindaMT_NZ
Keith Fauls
Rob O'Connor / @TheGothamite
James Hart / @jaoharts
Anthony Desiato
Crystal Cross
Jake C.
John Sweitzer
Kirin Kumar


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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 / @DjDoena
Isaiah Goodridge
Cory Moore
Nathan Rothacher
Atif Sheikh
Thomas Naven
John Curcio
Andrew Parker / @parkerstpaul
MadameRouge
Marc-ids Foppen
Patricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92
Tim Miller
Michael Hartford
Jim Crawford
Kasey Vach / @ThePandaSupreme
Megan Rich
Rouie Humphrey
Alex Hamilton
Matt Douglas
Daniel Curiel
Bish Bash Bosh
Jan Rollins
Trevis Hull
David Forshaw
Martin Ryan
Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie
Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr
Mollie Ficarella
James Lee / @Jae_El_52
Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86
Jason Davis / @superjay_92
Patrick Bravo
Jacob Stevenart
Dana Bius
Tae Tae / @doomsday994
Meryl Smith / @MelXtreme84
Daryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16
Dylan DiAntonio
Nick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryan
Eddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11
Jim Thomas
Clunk Kant / @clunkKant
Nicholas Fansler
John Long
Ruth Anne Crews
Travis Kill / @tjkill81
Mike Thomas
Nicholas Coso
Jarrett Gibbs
Anthony Anderson / @NigandNog
Jasmine Magele / @Jas mindaMT_NZ
Keith Fauls
Rob O'Connor / @TheGothamite
James Hart / @jaoharts
Anthony Desiato
Crystal Cross
Jake C.
John Sweitzer
Kirin Kumar

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
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EMAIL: [email protected]

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+
IMDB Grade: 9.2
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL

SERIES TALLY BOARD
...From Metropolis: 17
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 18
Amnesia Count: 73
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29
Clark Loses His Powers: 16
Episode Title Said In Episode: 81
Hospital Visits: 151
In Media Res: 8
Injection Count: 57
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 60
KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4
Lana Kills: 7
Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 9
Lois Arm Punches: 10
Lois' Costume Closet: 18
Main Character Deaths: 26
Mind Control Count: 26
Movie Plot As An Episode: 21
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 12
Possession Count: 30
Product Placement Pete: 32
Queen Airways: 9
Shirtless Oliver: 12
Shower Count: 25
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 34
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 45
Wakes Up Tied Up: 11
Weddings: 4
"You Weren't Yourself": 37

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
Cory Moore
Nathan Rothacher
Atif Sheikh
Thomas Naven
John Curcio
Andrew Parker / @parkerstpaul
MadameRouge
Marc-ids Foppen
Patricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92
Tim Miller
Michael Hartford
Jim Crawford
Kasey Vach / @ThePandaSupreme
Megan Rich
Rouie Humphrey
Alex Hamilton
Matt Douglas
Daniel Curiel
Bish Bash Bosh
Jan Rollins
Trevis Hull
David Forshaw
Martin Ryan
Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie
Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr
Mollie Ficarella
James Lee / @Jae_El_52
Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86
Jason Davis / @superjay_92
Patrick Bravo
Jacob Stevenart
Dana Bius
Tae Tae / @doomsday994
Meryl Smith / @MelXtreme84
Daryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16
Dylan DiAntonio
Nick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryan
Eddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11
Jim Thomas
Clunk Kant / @clunkKant
Nicholas Fansler
John Long
Ruth Anne Crews
Travis Kill / @tjkill81
Mike Thomas
Nicholas Coso
Jarrett Gibbs
Anthony Anderson / @NigandNog
Jasmine Magele / @Jas mindaMT_NZ
Keith Fauls
Rob O'Connor / @TheGothamite
James Hart / @jaoharts
Anthony Desiato
Crystal Cross
Jake C.
John Sweitzer
Kirin Kumar

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
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EMAIL: [email protected]

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

SERIES TALLY BOARD
...From Metropolis: 17
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 17
Amnesia Count: 73
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29
Clark Loses His Powers: 15
Episode Title Said In Episode: 81
Hospital Visits: 150
In Media Res: 8
Injection Count: 57
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 59
KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4
Lana Kills: 7
Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 9
Lois Arm Punches: 10
Lois' Costume Closet: 18
Main Character Deaths: 25
Mind Control Count: 26
Movie Plot As An Episode: 21
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 46
Possession Count: 30
Product Placement Pete: 32
Queen Airways: 8
Shirtless Oliver: 12
Shower Count: 25
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 34
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 45
Wakes Up Tied Up: 11
Weddings: 4
"You Weren't Yourself": 37

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
Cory Moore
Nathan Rothacher
Atif Sheikh
Thomas Naven
John Curcio
Andrew Parker / @parkerstpaul
MadameRouge
Marc-ids Foppen
Patricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92
Tim Miller
Michael Hartford
Jim Crawford
Kasey Vach / @ThePandaSupreme
Megan Rich
Rouie Humphrey
Alex Hamilton
Matt Douglas
Daniel Curiel
Bish Bash Bosh
Jan Rollins
Trevis Hull
David Forshaw
Martin Ryan
Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie
Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr
Mollie Ficarella
James Lee / @Jae_El_52
Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86
Jason Davis / @superjay_92
Patrick Bravo
Jacob Stevenart
Dana Bius
Tae Tae / @doomsday994
Meryl Smith / @MelXtreme84
Daryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16
Dylan DiAntonio
Nick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryan
Eddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11
Jim Thomas
Clunk Kant / @clunkKant
Nicholas Fansler
John Long
Ruth Anne Crews
Travis Kill / @tjkill81
Mike Thomas
Nicholas Coso
Jarrett Gibbs
Anthony Anderson / @NigandNog
Jasmine Magele / @Jas mindaMT_NZ
Keith Fauls
Rob O'Connor / @TheGothamite
James Hart / @jaoharts
Anthony Desiato
Crystal Cross
Jake C.
John Sweitzer
Kirin Kumar

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: [email protected]

This week Zach is joined by Anthony Polinick from The Grund to discuss the one hundred ninety fourth episode of Smallville, “Sacrifice." They talk the end of Checkmate, how this should've been a bottle episode about Chloe and Tess being trapped inside Watchtower, the House of Zod symbol, and the tragic death of Faora and her unborn child. Don't worry, there have been no security upgrades to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!

Check out Anthony on The Grund!

EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B-
Leah's Grade: C+
IMDB Grade: 8.3
Superman Homepage Grade: 3.5/5
Bechdel Test: PASS

SERIES TALLY BOARD
...From Metropolis: 17
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 17
Amnesia Count: 73
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29
Clark Loses His Powers: 15
Episode Title Said In Episode: 80
Hospital Visits: 149
In Media Res: 8
Injection Count: 57
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 59
KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4
Lana Kills: 7
Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 9
Lois Arm Punches: 10
Lois' Costume Closet: 17
Main Character Deaths: 25
Mind Control Count: 26
Movie Plot As An Episode: 21
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 46
Possession Count: 30
Product Placement Pete: 32
Queen Airways: 8
Shirtless Oliver: 12
Shower Count: 25
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 34
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 45
Wakes Up Tied Up: 11
Weddings: 4
"You Weren't Yourself": 37

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
Cory Moore
Nathan Rothacher
Atif Sheikh
Thomas Naven
John Curcio
Andrew Parker / @parkerstpaul
MadameRouge
Marc-ids Foppen
Patricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92
Tim Miller
Michael Hartford
Jim Crawford
Kasey Vach / @ThePandaSupreme
Megan Rich
Rouie Humphrey
Alex Hamilton
Matt Douglas
Daniel Curiel
Bish Bash Bosh
Jan Rollins
Trevis Hull
David Forshaw
Martin Ryan
Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie
Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr
Mollie Ficarella
James Lee / @Jae_El_52
Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86
Jason Davis / @superjay_92
Patrick Bravo
Jacob Stevenart
Dana Bius
Tae Tae / @doomsday994
Meryl Smith / @MelXtreme84
Daryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16
Dylan DiAntonio
Nick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryan
Eddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11
Jim Thomas
Clunk Kant / @clunkKant
Nicholas Fansler
John Long
Ruth Anne Crews
Travis Kill / @tjkill81
Mike Thomas
Nicholas Coso
Jarrett Gibbs
Anthony Anderson / @NigandNog
Jasmine Magele / @Jas mindaMT_NZ
Keith Fauls
Rob O'Connor / @TheGothamite
James Hart / @jaoharts
Anthony Desiato
Crystal Cross
Jake C.
John Sweitzer
Kirin Kumar

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
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It's our twenty ninth 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 Jonathan Kent, the official logo, and rumors about who the villain might be.

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
DJ Doena / @DjDoena
Isaiah Goodridge
Cory Moore
Nathan Rothacher
Atif Sheikh
Thomas Naven
John Curcio
Andrew Parker / @parkerstpaul
MadameRouge
Marc-ids Foppen
Patricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92
Tim Miller
Michael Hartford
Jim Crawford
Kasey Vach / @ThePandaSupreme
Megan Rich
Rouie Humphrey
Alex Hamilton
Matt Douglas
Daniel Curiel
Bish Bash Bosh
Jan Rollins
Trevis Hull
David Forshaw
Martin Ryan
Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie
Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr
Mollie Ficarella
James Lee / @Jae_El_52
Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86
Jason Davis / @superjay_92
Patrick Bravo
Jacob Stevenart
Dana Bius
Tae Tae / @doomsday994
Meryl Smith / @MelXtreme84
Daryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16
Dylan DiAntonio
Nick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryan
Eddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11
Jim Thomas
Clunk Kant / @clunkKant
Nicholas Fansler
John Long
Ruth Anne Crews
Travis Kill / @tjkill81
Mike Thomas
Nicholas Coso
Jarrett Gibbs
Anthony Anderson / @NigandNog
Jasmine Magele / @Jas mindaMT_NZ
Keith Fauls
Rob O'Connor / @TheGothamite
James Hart / @jaoharts
Anthony Desiato
Crystal Cross
Jake C.
John Sweitzer
Kirin Kumar

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
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FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: [email protected]

This week Zach is joined by Leah Vogel to discuss the one hundred ninety third episode of Smallville, “Charade." They talk Leah's Smallville ans Superman fandom, if In Media Res helped or hurt this episode, Franklin Stern's ever-so-short tenure on the series, and the first of many live actions Maxwell Lords. This won't be the last time you hear from the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!

EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B
Leah's Grade: C+
IMDB Grade: 7.8
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL

SERIES TALLY BOARD
...From Metropolis: 17
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 17
Amnesia Count: 73
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29
Clark Loses His Powers: 15
Episode Title Said In Episode: 79
Hospital Visits: 148
In Media Res: 8
Injection Count: 55
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 59
KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4
Lana Kills: 7
Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 9
Lois Arm Punches: 10
Lois' Costume Closet: 17
Main Character Deaths: 24
Mind Control Count: 26
Movie Plot As An Episode: 21
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 46
Possession Count: 30
Product Placement Pete: 32
Queen Airways: 8
Shirtless Oliver: 11
Shower Count: 25
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 34
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 45
Wakes Up Tied Up: 11
Weddings: 4
"You Weren't Yourself": 37

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
Cory Moore
Nathan Rothacher
Atif Sheikh
Thomas Naven
John Curcio
Andrew Parker / @parkerstpaul
MadameRouge
Marc-ids Foppen
Patricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92
Tim Miller
Michael Hartford
Jim Crawford
Kasey Vach / @ThePandaSupreme
Megan Rich
Rouie Humphrey
Alex Hamilton
Matt Douglas
Daniel Curiel
Bish Bash Bosh
Jan Rollins
Trevis Hull
David Forshaw
Martin Ryan
Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie
Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr
Mollie Ficarella
James Lee / @Jae_El_52
Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86
Jason Davis / @superjay_92
Patrick Bravo
Jacob Stevenart
Dana Bius
Tae Tae / @doomsday994
Meryl Smith / @MelXtreme84
Daryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16
Dylan DiAntonio
Nick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryan
Eddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11
Jim Thomas
Clunk Kant / @clunkKant
Nicholas Fansler
John Long
Ruth Anne Crews
Travis Kill / @tjkill81
Mike Thomas
Nicholas Coso
Jarrett Gibbs
Anthony Anderson / @NigandNog
Jasmine Magele / @Jas mindaMT_NZ
Keith Fauls
Rob O'Connor / @TheGothamite
James Hart / @jaoharts
Anthony Desiato
Crystal Cross
Jake C.
John Sweitzer
Kirin Kumar

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: [email protected]

This week Zach is joined by Rob O'Connor from the All Star Superfan Podcast and Craig McKenzie from Kneel Before Blog to discuss the one hundred ninety second episode of Smallville, “Upgrade." They talk Craig's Smallville fandom, the return of Brain Austin Green's Metallo, the John Corben/Lois Lane dynamic, Red Kryptonite and the episode's alternate ending. Jor-El might be silent this week, but the latest Always Hold On To Smallville isn't!

Check out the Rob on the All Star Superfan Podcast!

Check out Craig and his work including the Kneel Before Pod podcast at Kneel Before Blog!

EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A-
Rob's Grade: C
Craig's Grade: B
IMDB Grade: 7.8
Superman Homepage Grade: 4.5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL

SERIES TALLY BOARD
...From Metropolis: 17
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 17
Amnesia Count: 73
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29
Clark Loses His Powers: 15
Episode Title Said In Episode: 79
Hospital Visits: 148
In Media Res: 7
Injection Count: 55
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 58
KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4
Lana Kills: 7
Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 9
Lois Arm Punches: 10
Lois' Costume Closet: 16
Main Character Deaths: 24
Mind Control Count: 26
Movie Plot As An Episode: 21
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 46
Possession Count: 30
Product Placement Pete: 32
Queen Airways: 8
Shirtless Oliver: 11
Shower Count: 25
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 34
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 45
Wakes Up Tied Up: 11
Weddings: 4
"You Weren't Yourself": 37

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
Cory Moore
Nathan Rothacher
Atif Sheikh
Thomas Naven
John Curcio
Andrew Parker / @parkerstpaul
MadameRouge
Marc-ids Foppen
Patricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92
Tim Miller
Michael Hartford
Jim Crawford
Kasey Vach / @ThePandaSupreme
Megan Rich
Rouie Humphrey
Alex Hamilton
Matt Douglas
Daniel Curiel
Bish Bash Bosh
Jan Rollins
Trevis Hull
David Forshaw
Martin Ryan
Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie
Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr
Mollie Ficarella
James Lee / @Jae_El_52
Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86
Jason Davis / @superjay_92
Patrick Bravo
Jacob Stevenart
Dana Bius
Tae Tae / @doomsday994
Meryl Smith / @MelXtreme84
Daryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16
Dylan DiAntonio
Nick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryan
Eddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11
Jim Thomas
Clunk Kant / @clunkKant
Nicholas Fansler
John Long
Ruth Anne Crews
Travis Kill / @tjkill81
Mike Thomas
Nicholas Coso
Jarrett Gibbs
Anthony Anderson / @NigandNog
Jasmine Magele / @Jas mindaMT_NZ
Keith Fauls
Rob O'Connor / @TheGothamite
James Hart / @jaoharts
Anthony Desiato
Crystal Cross
Jake C.
John Sweitzer
Kirin Kumar

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: [email protected]

This week Zach is joined by Eric Folk, Forrest Yesnes, and Brandon Lytle to discuss the one hundred ninety first episode of Smallville, “Checkmate." They talk Eric, Forrest and Brandon's Smallville fandoms, Martian Manhunter's finest hour on the series, the best live action Amanda Waller, and Oliver?Tess > Oliver/Chloe! Your next move should be to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!

EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: A
Eric's Grade: A
Forrest's Grade: B+
Brandon's Grade: A-
IMDB Grade: 8.0
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: PASS

SERIES TALLY BOARD
...From Metropolis: 17
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 16
Amnesia Count: 73
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29
Clark Loses His Powers: 15
Episode Title Said In Episode: 78
Hospital Visits: 148
In Media Res: 7
Injection Count: 54
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 58
KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 4
Lana Kills: 7
Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 9
Lois Arm Punches: 10
Lois' Costume Closet: 16
Main Character Deaths: 24
Mind Control Count: 25
Movie Plot As An Episode: 21
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 46
Possession Count: 30
Product Placement Pete: 32
Queen Airways: 8
Shirtless Oliver: 11
Shower Count: 25
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 34
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 44
Wakes Up Tied Up: 11
Weddings: 4
"You Weren't Yourself": 37

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
Cory Moore
Nathan Rothacher
Atif Sheikh
Thomas Naven
John Curcio
Andrew Parker / @parkerstpaul
MadameRouge
Marc-ids Foppen
Patricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92
Tim Miller
Michael Hartford
Jim Crawford
Kasey Vach / @ThePandaSupreme
Megan Rich
Rouie Humphrey
Alex Hamilton
Matt Douglas
Daniel Curiel
Bish Bash Bosh
Jan Rollins
Trevis Hull
David Forshaw
Martin Ryan
Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie
Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr
Mollie Ficarella
James Lee / @Jae_El_52
Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86
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Keith Fauls
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This 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 Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow.

Check out the Rob on the All Star Superfan Podcast!

EPISODE ROUNDUP
Zach's Grade: B+
Matt's Grade: B+
Rob's Grade: B
IMDB Grade: 7.5
Superman Homepage Grade: 2.5/5
Bechdel Test: PASS

SERIES TALLY BOARD
...From Metropolis: 17
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 16
Amnesia Count: 73
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89
Chloe's Unseen Connections: 29
Clark Loses His Powers: 15
Episode Title Said In Episode: 77
Hospital Visits: 147
In Media Res: 7
Injection Count: 54
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark's Secret: 57
KOs to Keep Oliver's Secret: 3
Lana Kills: 7
Let's Do The Time Warp Again: 9
Lois Arm Punches: 10
Lois' Costume Closet: 16
Main Character Deaths: 24
Mind Control Count: 25
Movie Plot As An Episode: 21
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 46
Possession Count: 30
Product Placement Pete: 32
Queen Airways: 8
Shirtless Oliver: 11
Shower Count: 25
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 34
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 44
Wakes Up Tied Up: 11
Weddings: 4
"You Weren't Yourself": 37

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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Daryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16
Dylan DiAntonio
Nick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryan
Eddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11
Jim Thomas
Clunk Kant / @clunkKant
Nicholas Fansler
John Long
Ruth Anne Crews
Travis Kill / @tjkill81
Mike Thomas
Nicholas Coso
Jarrett Gibbs
Anthony Anderson / @NigandNog
Jasmine Magele / @Jas mindaMT_NZ
Keith Fauls
Rob O'Connor / @TheGothamite
James Hart / @jaoharts
Anthony Desiato
Crystal Cross
Jake C.
John Sweitzer
Kirin Kumar

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It's our twenty eighth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow for the latest Superman (2025) update. We talk Superman: Legacy's new title, the first peak at the new Superman costume, and a short but adorable TikTok from Rachel Brosnahan.

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
DJ Doena / @DjDoena
Isaiah Goodridge
Cory Moore
Nathan Rothacher
Atif Sheikh
Thomas Naven
Andrew Parker / @parkerstpaul
MadameRouge
Marc-ids Foppen
Patricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92
Tim Miller
Michael Hartford
Jim Crawford
Kasey Vach / @ThePandaSupreme
Megan Rich
Rouie Humphrey
Alex Hamilton
Matt Douglas
Matt B
Daniel Curiel
Bish Bash Bosh
Jan Rollins
Trevis Hull
Nathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzie
Steve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJr
Mollie Ficarella
John Curcio
James Lee / @Jae_El_52
Jo Michael / @jweissbrod86
Jason Davis / @superjay_92
Patrick Bravo
Jacob Stevenart
Dana Bius
Tae Tae / @doomsday994
Meryl Smith / @MelXtreme84
Daryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16
Dylan DiAntonio
Nick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryan
Eddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11
Jim Thomas
Clunk Kant / @clunkKant
Nicholas Fansler
John Long
Ruth Anne Crews
Travis Kill / @tjkill81
Ken Hui
Nicholas Coso
Jarrett Gibbs
Anthony Anderson / @NigandNog
Jasmine Magele / @Jas mindaMT_NZ
Keith Fauls
Rob O'Connor / @TheGothamite
James Hart / @jaoharts
Anthony Desiato
Crystal Cross
Jake C.
John Sweitzer
Kirin Kumar

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