Talk Ville
Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum, who played Clark Kent and Lex Luthor on Smallville, host this weekly podcast. They take listeners behind the scenes of the iconic series, sharing memories and fun facts from the set. Each episode revisits a different episode of the show, offering a nostalgic look at the making of the superhero drama.
Episodes
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
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 c
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 s
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 t
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
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 ge
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
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 Doomsda
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 s
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
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 co
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
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
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 ca
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 leve
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 f
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 L
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
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 l
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 wo
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,
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
🏆 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,
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 liv
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 s
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 Verita
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 ambush
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
Fracture
This week we go deep into Lex's psyche with the 12th episode of season 7: Fracture. When Lex is shot in Detroit, the only way to save him is for Clark to take a journey into his mind, where he confronts little Alexander and the darkness he's been carrying since childhood. And yet somehow we have fun discussing friendship and sexytimes in a solid episode.
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Siren w/ ALAINA HUFFMAN!
Black Canary herself, Alaina Huffman joins us to talk about portraying a knife-flinging badass in fishnets who also had to memorize highly technical dialogue. In the episode, we talk about Oliver Queen's return, more heartbreak for Lois, and the fate of the Justice League. Smear on gobs of eye-liner and suit up for an action-packed week!
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Persona w/ DIRECTOR TODD SLAVKIN!
Longtime Smallville writer/producer, Todd Slavkin joins us to break down his stellar directorial debut in season 7, episode 10 Persona. We talk about raising the emotional stakes with Todd's ability to dig up the cast's best performances to date, sometimes even in one take. In the episode, Clark returns to take down Bizarro before it's too late. New friends are made, old enemies wreak havoc, and L
Gemini w/ ERICA DURANCE!
Erica Durance (Lois Lane) is here for the holiday special, Season 7 episode 9 GEMINI. We talk about balancing comic relief with drama and whether or not she'd be willing to replace Michael for Season 8. In the episode, Lois manages a mystery menace in the DP, the next level of Grant's secrets are revealed, and Clark's return feels a little off. Find out how long it honestly took for each of us to
Blue
We add a fresh kryptonite to the mix as we get into season 7 episode 8 BLUE. Lara returns to gift Clark a relic from his father but it may not give our hero what he needs when Zor-El comes back to enact revenge. And shocking reveal adds a new Luthor to the chat. Join us this week as we discuss the gravitational aura of Helen Slater, Tom's love of alleys, and decide on some powers we'd like to see
Wrath w/ KRISTIN KREUK!
Kristin Kreuk joins us this week to talk about Lana's dark turn in Season 7, episode 7, WRATH. We talk about her growth as an actor and take a deep dive into what newfound power brings out in people. We also get way too into the science of intimacy between super-people. Will this episode surprise us? Tune in to find out!
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Lara
We revisit the past as Smallville uhh, also revisits the past. While searching for her lost crystal, Kara is kidnapped by the government and forced to relive a repressed memory about her father, Zor-El, and her aunt, Lara-El. Join us as we talk (and sometimes rap) through Helen Slater's Smallville debut, Kim Coates' Smallville exit and intergalactic love triangles in season 7 episode 6 LARA.
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Action
Lights! Camera! Season 7, episode 5: Action! Smallville becomes a hot set for the big screen adaptation of Warrior Angel. But real danger is afoot when an attempt is made on the lead actress' life (guest star Christina Milian). Clark gets heroic. Lionel flies off the handle. And Lex is still a nerd. Join us as we discuss epic saves and taser physics in this series highlight!
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Cure
Join us this week as we dig deep into our hearts for season 7 episode 4: Cure. We talk resurrection, secret labs, and heartbreak, with a little music trivia to boot. Dr. Knox claims to have the fix for the meteor-infected, but can he convince us to give the episode a rose? Tune in and find out!
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Fierce
Smallville serves lewks as Kara enters the Fall Harvest beauty pageant and makes some meteor-infected frenemies in Season 7 Episode 3, Fierce. Join us this week as we try to dig up some positive thoughts out of the time capsule.
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Kara w/ LAURA VANDERVOORT!
Supergi-um- Kara-El has arrived! Join us and special guest, Laura Vandervoort as we discuss her Smallville debut and how she navigated being a young actor on a well-established set. Then in the episode, we learn how to human and get absolutely ship-blasted.
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Bizarro
We're back with season 7 as we uncover new mysteries, meet new people, and rediscover ourselves a bit in the most Bizarro way possible.
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🏆 Best of Smallville Season 6
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Before we say goodbye to Smallville Season 6 and get ready for Lex's departure, let’s take a quick look back at some of our favorite moments this past season.
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Phantom w/ PHIL MORRIS!
Martian Manhunter himself PHIL MORRIS is in the house to help us close out Season 6 with a bang as we dive into the finale… episode 22… PHANTOM! Before chatting with Phil we talk about Lana’s emotional ‘departure’ from Smallville, Lex doing more unspeakable atrocities, and the shock of Chloe’s super-empathy. Later, Phil gushes about being a kid in a candy store after being case as Martian Manhunte
Prototype
Join us for the penultimate episode with everything coming to a head in Season 6 Episode 21 Prototype. The guys talk about Lex’s full heel turn into a ‘full blown bad guy,’ the realization that Tahmoh Penikett was in an earlier season of the show, and alien peptides.
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Noir
Look here toots, we’re going back to the 1940’s this week as Smallville dips it toes into black and white cinematography with the ‘whodunit’ in Season 6 Episode 20 NOIR. With our best attempt at old timey radio announcing, we discuss everyone’s commitment to the flashback episode, the challenges of filming an episode like this, and how everyone dodged the musical episode of Smallville.
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Nemesis
Things are coming to a boiling point as old enemies are forced to work together in S6E19 Nemesis! We talk about the forced teamwork/ cooperation that Clark and Lex get thrown into during this episode, and what could have been with their friendship. We also get into Lana revealing her hand, Talk Ville Bingo, and the real reason Lex saves Clark.
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Progeny
Join us as we dive into the wonderful guest appearance and endless suspensions of disbelief from Linda Carter in Smallville Season 6 Episode 18 PROGENY. After we talk about the not-so-subtle Toyota adverts sprinkled throughout this episode, we get into Chloe's mom-swap, Clark's superspeed stops, and Lex's point of no return with Lana learning his dirty little secret.
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Combat
Let’s get ready to rumble… this week we dive into the second WWE installment of the season in Smallville Season 6 Episode 17: Combat! We get into a lot this episode, from Tom being sick during the intense choreo, to Lois Lane cosplaying as Charlies Angels, to the upside of working with professional wrestlers… Lot of action this week in a slump of an episode coming off last week.
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Promise
Here comes the bride… join us for the soap opera event of the series as we dive into wedding bells and controversy in Smallville Season 6 Episode 16: PROMISE. After getting some much needed clarity from the legend Al Gough we dive into all the drama of this episode… from murderous weddings… to Clark’s secret being revealed… to planned unpregnancies. This is hands down one of the wildest episodes o
Freak
Lights, camera, Rosenbaum… Join us for an episode where Lex got behind the camera for his directorial debut in Smallville Season 6 Episode 15: FREAK! Whole lot of stories this week straight from the mouth of the Director… we hear about last minute set changes, breaking unwritten rules of directing, impromptu super-blows, directing blindness… and a whole lot more!
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Trespass w/ KRISTIN KREUK!
Smallville’s cautionary tale of paparazzis this week as we dive into Season 6 Episode 14: TRESPASS with none other than Lana Lang herself, KRISTIN KREUK! Kristin talks a lot about her character’s development of independence and self defense as the series progresses and how she feels about revisiting this role at this point of time in her life. We also talk about the Shining inspired tropes in the
Crimson w/ ERICA DURANCE!
It’s a Red K love story this week as we dive into Season 6 Episode 13 CRIMSON with Lois Lane herself ERICA DURANCE! After we talk about all the Red K hormone fueled comedy we get a much needed check-in from Erica on the idea of not taking yourself so seriously. She talks about committing to the head over heels Lois during this episode, ways she made herself more comfortable with wardrobe, and the
Labyrinth
Why does nobody talk about this episode!? We have a blast revisiting this Season 6 sleeper in Episode 12: LABYRINTH! After showering Welling with love for one of his most dynamic performances in the series we talk about big Martian Manhunter realizations, Lex’s green screen legless reveal, and the idea of Clark being full vulnerable throughout this episode… And we talk to Al Gough :)
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Justice w/ STEVEN S. DEKNIGHT!
What a treat this week as we’re joined by a very special guest for one of the biggest episodes in the series… writer/ director Steven S. DeKnight joins Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we break down Smallville Season 6 Episode 11 JUSTICE! Steven talks about the redemption coming off of the episode Ageless and how he was able to pull off the massive scale of a Justice League focused episode. Mi
Hydro
This week we dive into the sophmore smash in Tom Welling’s directorial return to Smallville in Season 6 Episode 10: HYDRO. After sharing the love, admiration, and lessons learned from Tori Spelling during the filming of this episode the guys remember her pose while filming 5 months pregnant and crazy pranks she pulled on set. We also talk about the patience Tom was able to channel in directing thi
Subterranean
Smallville gets political this week as we dive into the, still, controversial topics in Season 6 Episode 9: Subterranean. Thanks to an informative phone call from the Jor-el of this podcast, Al Gough, we learned about the studio push back during the inceptions of this episode and the broader picture they wanted to push with Clark Kent, the ultimate illegal alien of the series. We also talk about b
Static
Things are heating up in Season 6 this week as we explore WWE cameos and new character introductions in Episode 8: STATIC! Always a blast when Welling is in studio, and this week did not disappoint… The guys discuss the improv of Bautista lifting Tom over his shoulders, the morality of Lex’s static stab, and behind the scenes techniques to keep intensity during scenes where characters are not seen
Rage
Rahhhh!!! This week we lose our s*** diving into the steroid PSA fueled Season 6 Episode 7 RAGE! After discussing the Barry Bonds asterisk-era PSA we get into the most important thing this episode… the Thanksgiving scene. Outside of that, Tom and Michael discuss the big baby news with Lana and the gigantic Martha Kent betrayal in the Kent kitchen.
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Fallout w/ GLEN WINTER!
Join us as we discover Ryan’s kryptonite this week as we get a case of the giggles while diving deep into Smallville Season 6 Episode 6: FALLOUT! Coming off our case of the giggles we have a wonderful conversation with the one and only GLEN WINTER… discussing the late great (and very dear to this series) Jeannot Szwarc, the difficulties of playing DP and Director, and his talents of herding kitten
Reunion
Join us as we flashback to Smallville’s cautionary tale against bullying in Season 6 Episode 5: REUNION! After imagining what could have been with a stroll down Gotham… Michael dives into the mind of Lex Luthor analyzing how he handled bullying and the ramifications it had on his character arch… Tom discusses hay bale regrets and the joys of flashback episodes while filming Smallville.
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Arrow
Bullseye! Join us for the highly anticipated live action debut of Oliver Queen himself as the guys dive into Smallville Season 6 Episode 4: Arrow. We have fun discussing Smallville's legally clearable Batman and the controversial idea of 'the ends justifying the means'... Eventually we put on our suspenders of disbelief discussing the Green Arrow’s unrecognizable jaw line, why Clark was moonlighti
Wither
Join us for a ‘who done it’ deep in the rainforests of middle Kansas as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 6 Episode 3: WITHER. The guys share their enjoyment for the respective introductions and involvement of new cast mates Aaron Ashmore and Justin Hartley throughout this episode while discussing the tonal shift of the Metropolis set stories so far. Michael talks about h
Sneeze w/ AARON ASHMORE!
Achooo!!! Join us for a super sick stroll down Season 6 Episode 2 SNEEZE! Tom talks about the direction that goes behind the execution of a super sneeze on set…
Michael reminisces about the professionalism that Justin Hartley brought with his introduction as Oliver Queen… and Ryan enters his High School bully era.
We also get a very special greeting from Jimmy Olsen himself Aaron Ashmore! He t
Zod
It’s a whole new Smallville this week as we enter the CW era in Season 6 Episode 1: ZOD. After we wrap things up with Michael’s black trench coat Zod arch, Tom’s warm-ups in the Phantom Zone, and exploring the complexities of Lana’s games with Lex… we discuss the move of Smallville to its new home on the CW and what it was like working with new faces in Season 6.
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🏆 Best of Smallville Season 5
Before we say goodbye to Smallville Season 5 and get ready for the best season yet, let’s take a quick look back at some of our favorite moments this past season.
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Vessel
The villain of season takes over the villain of the story this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit the Season 5 finale in Episode 22: VESSEL! We talk about the jaw dropping scenes in the finale episode, Michael’s embodiment of a new kind of super evil, and Tom’s shock at certain smooches and stunts.
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Oracle
Join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum for the penultimate Season 5 episode and the return of a familiar face in Episode 21: ORACLE! After getting a much needed history lesson on the truth behind Season 5 from Al Gough, we discuss the good evil intentions of Lex Luthor’s venture into biowarfare and his Zod-like transformation in the last couple episodes here.
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Fade
Back to life, back to ‘freak of the week’… join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 20: FADE. Tom shares stories working alongside former stunt double turned stunt coordinator Chris Sayour during a super jump surrounded by paparazzi and Michael gives a 101 lecture on the craft of sleep acting.
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Mercy
Do you want to play a game! Well too bad, because this week Smallville meets SAW as we get into Season 5 Episode 19: MERCY! After we get over John Glover’s shredded physique in this ode to SAW, we discuss Clark revealing his superpower to a dangerous Lionel Luthor and a new all-time low for security on Smallville.
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Fragile
We are graced by the director himself this week as Tom Welling takes us through his directorial debut on Smallville in Season 5 Episode 18: FRAGILE! After breaking down the heavy dose of glass attacks Tom pulls back the curtain to everything behind the camera… how he got the gig to direct an episode, what it was like directing a child for his first time as director, and how he stuck to his guns wi
Void
Smallville reaches its D.A.R.E era this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Season 5 Episode 17: VOID! After exploring the difficulty of transforming Kristin Kreuk into a kryptonite junky fiend we explore the nod to Lex Luthor’s black glove future and the meaning behind the visits from beyond to the main characters in this episode.
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