That was my favorite too because it was the first time the three leads were in the same scene and it spelled out how all the threads of the episode dovetailed. That they were all trying to find their way.
Had to thumbs up after the, "I joined a football team; not a cult" line to Chloe was brought up. Dying here 🤣 So wicked. Loved it. He's still got a little lex in him.
Isn't that crazy too? I watched the documentaries on the vow, and I grew up watching Smallville, I was 13 when it started. I always loved her, but it's sad.. She was on the show when she got involved with the organization however she did, it's just a bizarre twist of life I guess but that's freaky to me 😬
Tom’s acting in that Clark and Lana scene is so sweet. It’s hard to buy a 25 year old actor as a 15 year old kid shy about his crush, but Tom plays it with innocence and naïveté that really work. I almost think his lack of acting experience was a plus. Best Clark Kent actor after Christopher Reeve
@@MKPiatkowski Dean Cain did a good contrast to Reeve's take on Clark - confident and assertive instead of meek and weak - which is closer to how Tom played the character. Dean Cain's Superman was a little goofy, though. Christopher Reeve is the only one in the history of the franchise who actually convinced me that a pair of glasses and a different hairstyle could be enough to fool people into thinking Clark wasn't Superman. (Which is why Smallville's choice not to have Clark actually become Superman over the course of the series was a smart move.)
@@craigrussell3062 Agreed that Cain's Superman didn't quite gel, yet he's my fave Clark. I loved his wittiness and intelligence. And you're right, Tom played that line as well. It would have been very hard to convince anyone in the Smallville world that Clark wasn't Superman.
Personally speaking, I feel Smallville was successful because it gave us a grounded and relatable story that in turn made Superman become a bit more of a believable character.
John Schneider, John Glover and Annette O'Toole brought so much GRAVITAS to the show! The two Johns perfectly mirrored each other in this episode. Annette grounds everything and is the perfect voice of reason. I always felt if Lionel had a Martha, he would have been a very different father.
@@TalkVillePodcast and the chemistry she had with both Johns was amazing. You couldn't ask for a better casting! I'd go as far to say that casting was thia show's greatest strength.
Lionel has said that Martha is a lot like his late wife, so he did have her before and the loss of her could have been what pushed him to who he is now.
I’m 19 so when the show came out I wasn’t even born yet but I started watching it this year and I absolutely love it . I can’t wait to finish it. It has easily become my favorite show right now !
It was a great premise, after we had Lois & Clark in the 90s w/ Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher, which was a Superman series that took place at the Daily Planet in Metropolis right when he's moving away from Smallville. That show was fun too but when Smallville came around it was fresh n hot :)
Also a 19 year old who loves Smallville, I started watching when I was 8-10ish so basically when Smallville ended is when I discovered how amazing it is, I hope you love the rest of the show!
Coach Walt:" It's in your genes, Kent". Clark: "Actually, i'm adopted". Walt face after that 😡😀. You cannot love that face expression.😀Lauria did very good job in " Hothead" . I mean, yelling alone😄 is so real. Great actor. Solid episode, not my S1 top 5 but still enjoyable.
Rosie is the MAN. Think about this. As recent as roughly 7 years ago, Tom was not going to comic cons. Crowds for years wished he was there, as he was core of the show. Rosie not only showed him the way at cons, but if you asked smallville fans that Tom would actually rewatch episodes, but do all of them in order, then talking with Rosie about it. Hell would freeze be4 I saw that coming. The best gift to us fans. Rosenbaum rocks, support all his shit, and sorority boys is criminally underrated.
One of the unique aspects of the podcast that I've really come to like and appreciate is you aren't sugar coating the entire show. You clearly love the show and are talking about it openly and freely. Keep it up!
Best gift I could ask for to celebrate getting 3 years of sobriety today! I’ve been binging the show again for the first time in a few years and this podcast is just a godsend!
@@ljavwa3459 yo day 1 is huge seriously be proud of yourself today. Truth is man I miss early sobriety. Life seemed so much simpler then. You’re doing an amazing thing! You will be in my thoughts today
I can’t help but find it darkly hilarious how careful it seems they are to talk around Allison Mack. I don’t blame them whatsoever, but man. Chloe was one of my early TV crushes. It’s really disappointing sometimes, when you learn what actors are all about in real life. Michael and Tom seem like really fun people, though! Really enjoying this podcast.
Yeah, I'm not sure how anyone addresses the crimes she was convicted of in a light-hearted podcast like this; it is probably for the best that they just not bring it up, but they shouldn't feel bad about discussing the character Chloe or how she contributed to the show because at the time, Chloe was beloved. They can separate their comments about the character from the actress. I am very sad knowing about what Allison Mack did, but she's confessed and serving her time now, and I hope she's learning from this mistake so she will be a better citizen and member of society in the future. Chloe was a great character, and they should feel free to mention her without feeling obligated to discuss Allison, imho. I'm also enjoying this podcast. :)
It is a little funny that they haven't shared any real behind the scenes stuff about her, although Tom has already praised her acting as someone who knew what they were doing really well, I forget exactly when but something like "she could do 10 things at once when I was still trying to figure out what was going on". So it's not like they're avoiding mentioning her name or saying anything positive about her, her scenes, or her character. But, I'm sure it is just emotionally unpleasant to casually bring her up unless they have a specific point they're trying to say. Michael has talked about her criminal troubles on his personal podcast once or twice - was it the one where he had Tom himself on, I forget? - and I would be surprised if a similar conversation didn't happen at least once on this show.
I know it's been said but thank you Tom and Michael so much for doing this,watching Smallville with my oldest daughter when it aired created some amazing memories and now I get to do it again with my youngest daughter and it's just as amazing as it was all those years ago, you guys are the best!
My husband and I have a tradition that whenever we move, we have to rewatch Smallville. It’s like we’re christening the home with it. 😂 There is so much comfort and nostalgia that comes along with each episode. I give this episode a 🌹 though I have to say I always cringed at the yelling part at the end 😂😂 Am I the only one?? (I agree with another comment that maybe there should be 5 🌹. If it were out of 5 🌹, I’d give this episode 🌹🌹)
The part when Clark Lex and Lana was sitting in the coffee house and Lana made the wrong coffee for Lex was really good. That was the best scene for me. Plus this episode is actually where Clark and Lana established a friend relationship that can even be more than that potentially. Strong episode.🌹🌹
I was a high school kid back then in Mexico, and if you did not watch Smallville that week, you were an outcast, everybody was talking about it and loved it! Thanks for all the sharing!
I loved that you guys briefly adressed the "I joined a football club, not a cult line" because I think most of us were thinking the same thing when we heard that in the episode.
Hey TalkVille Panel. I’m a massive Smallville fan. I grew up with the series in high school so this show resonates with me on a personal level. CK and Lex are both so relatable. My question didn’t make it on the air so I thought I’d post it here. Is there an overall favorite quote you have from the series? Mine is, “The road to darkness is a journey not a light switch.” Thanks, and I’m looking forward to exploring more seasons. ✌️
By the way, my favorite scene is in this episode is the one where Lana, Lex and Clark are sitting around the coffee house commiserating over their mutual predicaments rooted in defiance of either their parents or the systems in place around them. It’s truly one of the few moments they all seem like normal friends before their relationships take the crazy turns they do later in the series.
Another smokin ep!!! Loved the opening sequence, the lex/lionel fencing and the killer fire effects especially the fire sprinklers! Dan Lauria is a cherry on top!
I really forgot how nonchalantly people acted in the show when they saw dead people or saw things, like Kwan noping out of the coach's office without sounding alarms or calling police.
It's kinda interesting that Kryptonite exposure affected everyone who came in contact with the substance differently. As if it revealed the true nature of someone's character or characteristics that enhance their powers. In this case a coach with a hot temper becomes a literal hothead. 👌
I only tangentially watched Smallville while at University because my roommates were OBSESSED. This came up on my suggested list so I thought I'd actually watch the show and listen to the podcast at the same time. I've been watching the first season with my son and he LOVES it. He's 12--I know, I know, I edit out the parts that are too creepy** and said I can't watch any episodes without him. You're making fans out of a completely new generation.
I give this episode 1.5 🌹 my favorite scene was at the end when Clark walks through the fire and the coach is like “how’d you do that?” and Clark responds “It’s in the genes” 😂
Coach Arnold. Cute reference. I met Dan Lauria in Iraq while he was doing press for The Spirit. I thought he was just a guy who looked like the dad from The Wonder Years and I told him so. He said “I am the dad from the wonder years”. Very sweet man, couldn’t have been nicer. Ask him if he remembers visiting Speicher in ‘08.
Favorites in this episode: Lex’s line (and look): Dominic, say hello to your sister. 😂 Coming-of-age theme Chloe putting it all together Electric chemistry between Clark and Lana Hilarious: When the tv in the coach’s office caught on fire, Principal Kwan just walked out 🤣🤣
2 Roses for Hothead from me. not as good as the pilot of course but enjoyable. You guys made the characters interesting to watch. Can't believe Tom was so inexperienced early on because in my opinion he was great and very believable.
Just wanted to thank you both still for doing this and sharing all the stories. Personally I love learning about how a shot or sequence was made and love the bts stories. I know you guys are taking calls I was just thinking pulling a few YT or twitter comments for questions could be cool aswell. I know Tom can’t be there in person every episode, do you plan to have Tom in person when it’s possible? Thanks for taking the time to do these! Great episode!
@@TalkVillePodcast I am a huge fan of your show and you guys Podcast I hope you're going to do more and looking forward to the animated series you're working on as well; I have 2 questions for you hopefully you'll hear them on on the hotline and address them on the next episode or here doesn't make a difference to me Do you think they should have done a what if episode of Clark letting lex know his secret when he was still a good guy and how it turns out when does learn the truth would it have completely changed their destiny and How cool do you think it would have been if Smallville had done a crossover with with both the show 24 and heroes!?💯😉😁👍
Michael: Its nice to have an obsession in a healthy way. Me at 13 watching reruns of the show, Knows Episode Title By Heart, Believed that Tom and Kristin were a thing and has read a WHOLE BUNCH of Clark and Lana fanfictions: 😳 Haha I really am enjoying this podcast and I cannot wait for the animated show to be in the works! You guys are awesome!
My interpretation, as a kid when I watched this show, was that our monster of the week was always someone’s worst character traits amplified or personified by the kryptonite. Coach Arnold’s powers would’ve been something much different if he didn’t have such a hot temper to begin with.
This show will never get old. The first time I watched it, I was in high school and I watched it with my dad. Now I’m doing a rewatch with my sister and she loves it and you guys as much as I do❤️ we are so glad you guys are doing this podcast.
Great balls of fire! Defiance indeed -- the poor parents... I liked this episode so much, that I had to watch the next one in sequence. Didn't get disappointed either. My favourite line: "Son, I'm happy when you wake up in the morning. I don't need to live vicariously through your achievements." And kudos for Dan Lauria. Great performance! (and my belated congrats on your 200th game. nice win.)
Rose and Bomb rating sistem: Tom: 1🌹 Ryan: 1🌹 Michael: 0.5🌹 Translate to out of 10: Tom: 6.7/10 Ryan: 6.7/10 Michael: 5.8/10 Average rating for the episode: 6.4/10.
Send that quiz for all of us. I want to see who I'm most like. My daughter used to call me, "Smallville", based on what Lois called Clark. My daughter never said, "Daddy, I love you", but she would call me Smallville which my then wife said, "It's the same thing."
i loved this episode of smallville. the ending is one of my all time favorite endings. the song by Binocular playing, Lana meets Clark on the field and he tells her his reason for playing wasn't there anymore (as she wasn't a cheerleader anymore) this felt like the first time Lana and Clark really connected
I love this episode. I know yall joke about freak of the week episodes, and Season 1 was largely comprised of these. But I think they really work, they provide action, they built up the lore in the show, and set up opportunities for call-back appearences in later seasons.
I just finished listening to this week’s episode and I found it delightful. What I find interesting is the contrast between the father and sons relationships. I wonder if Lionel would have saved Lex? Both John’s gave powerful performances. Continue the delightful work on this podcast you Talkville gang.
I really enjoyed some of the early freak of the week episodes because it allowed for more episodic story telling, something you don't see in a lot of modern TV, and it gave the show that horror sci-fi feel, similar to The X-Files, and I also love that Mark Snow did the music for both Smallville and The X-Files, his music really set the tone for me.
I remember seeing this episode after Allison’s ordeal and cringing when Clark said I joined the football team not a cult. Chloe was one of my favorite characters I was really sad about what happened
@@royalprince5696 solid advice. I do that all the time. I still love Chloe. And separate her from her actress. As I do in every show I love with questionable stars.
Such a fun third episode! Loved Dan Lauria’s portrayal of coach Arnold. Going to enjoy hearing your take on this. Looking forward to seeing you both again at Raleigh. You guys rock! ❤️❤️
Hi, Michael & Tom! Not only did young people watched Smallville, but a mom of 5 watched it as well. Never really knew Smallville was on TV until my son mentioned there was a show about the life of Superman was on. Ok, I am a fan of Superman. I would watch the reruns of George Reeves, The Adventures of Superman. My dad took me to see the movie with Christopher Reeves. Believe it or not I was 16 when the 1st movie hit theaters, the same age my son was when Smallville came out. I just want to say, the Smallville family of actors did an excellent performance honoring each character. Since I had a few teenagers back then, it was just a few TV shows I would let my kids watch. If there were a few PG moments, it was an excellent time to discuss with my kids to keep our communication open. A funny note to mention: Back of the first of this year, my adult daughter who still lives at home, binged watch all seasons of Smallville with me. It took us 4 1/2 months to do it too!! It’s great you’re doing this podcast. 😝🤣🥰🤗❤️
The great Dan Lauria from Wonder Years playing the unhinged coach so awesome. This aired right around when Sept 11th happened which was tough and was living in Brooklyn, NY.
You may be right that why Smallville was a hit was that people wanted a hero. But the hero we identified with wasn’t Superman-it was Clark Kent, this guy who was just trying to figure out the world and himself. And though he sometimes made wrong choices, he always found a way to do the right thing. And that was the hero the world needed.
I was checking every couple hours since I woke up for this Episode. Drinking my coffee eating my eggs and so happy I have something to kick off my day with great vibes. Love the dialogue, awesome Dynamic
One of my favorite S1 eps. 1) Music : Zed Renegade Fighter, Sum 41 Motivation, and Binocular You. Three of my faves from the show. 2) Dan Lauria was a great guest star and played Walt really well. 3) Great action with multiple saves from Clark with Kwan and Chloe and the fighting with Clark/Walt. 4) Good humor moments like Clark catching the football to protect Chloe and zipping it back into the guy's stomach as well as Lana's mishaps at the Beanery and Lex's "Not even close" when asked if it was his order. LMAO 5) Clark/Johnathan scenes in this are really good and it also establishes Clark's desire for normalcy and the burden he has to carry of being different. **Also really good Clark/Lana moments in this too. The end scream on the field with "You" from Binocular playing was really awesome.
Can't believe I forgot the fencing scene. Great stuff with Lex/Lionel too. I'd personally give this ep a 2/3. Really underrated and Tom was right initially. 😁
In your John Glover interview; he said he didnt like you at first because you were annoying THEN he realised you were being antagonistic to fuel the father/son feud in the show and you got along great
Love this!! I have all the dvds for Smallville and I used to love watching the “commentary” extras on the episodes so this podcast reminds me a lot of those! Thank you so much for giving us insight into how you made my favorite show ❤️
I was 5 yrs old when I first watched this show obsessively, and by god did i love it. Tom as clark was legit my hero. Special effects and stuff wasnt common so watching those scenes were soo awesome. Maybe its cuz I was a kid but I absolutely never had a problem with the freak of the week in fact I looked forward to seeing who the villian would be in each episode and how clark would save the day. I just remember always squinting my eyes everywhere I'd go acting like I could see through walls and don't get me started about my relationship with the color green. Lmao I would always act like any rock-like substance with green on it was kryptonite and would act accordingly as the kryptonian I thought myself to be. Oh god I was such a wierdo lol I'd even try to mimic clarks mannerisms like clenching my teeth for the jawline emphasis. This podcast brings back alot of... funny/cringe/obsessive memories, but hey I was 5-12 during these moments. I mean guys I was soo young I didnt even know this was a show about superman until the end of season 2 beginning of Season 3 (I was 7 or 8) where Jor-el Branded Clark with that mark on his chest, which made me go hold up a sec, lol & after a little bit of research I felt soo dumb lol. Jeez I was a true smallville freak
I appreciate that Michael and Tom are so genuine that they don’t dye their facial hair, that’s pretty rare, as a salt and pepper 40 something, that’s authentic af! Love the podcast fellas!
@@kathybeardmore8942 My grandpa felt a bit naked without his cowboy hat on when he was in public (except in church, of course, because he wanted to be respectful to God), so I try to refrain from telling men to take their hats off. It's very personal for some, like choosing to wear a shirt or take it off.
Thanks for this awesome podcast man. Been a fan my whole life! Smallvile is that "comfort show" for me. Hot Head was fun! That 2000s music makes me so nostalgic haha! Also, I love football, so I really dug the episode.
I thought you guys will notice that is the first time Clark, Lex and Lana are together talking like friends, it was nice to see that, I give it 🌹🌹, I really like the early years of Smallville, it makes me nostalgic PS: I love the ending song ❤️
Wow, totally forgot Dan Lauria was in an episode of smallville! He'll always be Jack Arnold from Wonder Years to me, but I love the little nod to that character in this by naming him Coach Arnold. Also: in defense of Ryan mentioning socio-political commentary; I think the show was steeped in it, not just regarding 9/11. I mean, one could easily discuss the allegorical comparison between Clark's powers and say homosexuality, gender dysphoria or various mental conditions and disorders or more simply people just going through puberty and dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of that - in that he represents what so many people go through in attempting to suppress or hide these conditions due to social AND political pressures. I think Ryan was on to something a little broader than he realized.
Man!! I love that you guys have started this Talk Ville Podcast! Started watching Smallville in Grade 3 of 2001, and matriculated with the final season in 2010. This talk show is a 10/10 ! Thank you !!!!
Thank you guys so much for Talkville, even just hearing/watching you 3 discuss the show is incredibly entertaining, and the little stories and insights add another layer to an incredible experience that is Smallville. Love from Australia!
I wish you could watch the episode while recording the show. It be so much better even if we dont see all what you are watching but could watch then pose talk about the scene it be great try to have other cast on the show like john or Christine or others.
@@TalkVillePodcast thank you. I'd love to be a guest on one of your episodes if you are allowing people who are fans and not directly involved with the show. My wife and I attended Smallville Nights in Metropolis, IL this year and got yo meet you guys in Washington DC. Would love to chat about the show.
Well I always really liked this episode as to me it was the first episode where I found the show started getting it's pacing of the story right. I also loved the special effects & the metaphor of an abusive ego maniac high school football coach going too far & abusing his players for his own gain. I give this episode 1 rose (Above Average). I am loving Talkville so far in a big way. I would like to thank Michael, Tom & Ryan for doing this. Ryan is coming out of his shell in a big way on this Pod & it's great to finally see a little of his personality shine through. I also like that he has never watched Smallville before too. Michael & Tom are always great but these on the day memories of shooting the episodes are priceless. What a fantastic gift to the fans this podcast is.
Hey guys. Sorry feel behind a couple weeks. So glad to be back on track! This episode cracked me up the "Cult" reference was hilarious! Hope you are digging the show so far Ryan!
I didn't watch a lot of shows consistently or often, the list is short. Smallville was one of those shows that I did watch. Over my life time less than one hand: Smallville, Friends, Big Bang Theory. I am greatly enjoying this revisit.
I wonder if subconscously, Tom not having as much acting experience as most on the show is what they wanted so they could coincide teaching or helping Tom with Clark learning how to be more human as he's growing up.
26:50 🤣🤣🤣I couldn't believe he mentioned that. Hahaha. Michael have a sharp sense of humor, he always says what he thinks in a cool way. We loved him for that
This episode was amazing and loved the Clark and Lana moment at the end especially with the song you by binocular :) very great episode . its awesome that you guys are doiing this podcast I enjoy it alot
I started watching to follow along with the podcast and it turned into periodic binge watching lol. Its a great show. Thanks for doing this series. I love behind the scenes and trivia in media.
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Smallville was always my family's favorite show when I was growing up. My dad was a massive Superman fan for his whole life and got me and my brother into Smallville as soon as the pilot dropped. For all 10 seasons my brother and I would make sure to never make plans for the day and time that a new episode would air so we could sit and watch it with our dad. As soon as the seasons came out on DVD my dad bought them all and we would rewatch them together for years. And when he started succumbing to Parkinson's we would still go to his house and watch it with him, even as he had a harder and harder time remembering what happened in each episode. So now that he's gone, he passed the DVDs on to me and I haven't had the heart to watch them again. But listening to you two go through them brings a smile to mine and my brother's faces every week and reminds us so much of all those years watching our dad's favorite show. I know he would have loved this podcast ❤️
You should really simplify your rating system and explain its really out of 6. A "Total Rosenbaum" being 1/6. A big "Baum" being 2/6. A mediocre 3/6 a slight "Baum". An good episode being a "Little Rosen". A great episode being a "Rosen". A perfect or gripping episode a "Fancy Rosen".
Why did people get in the show and stuck by it? For our household and friends that’s got us into it. The characters of Lex and Clark was very compelling. Tom Welling is a great looking Superman, his demeanor/body language /facial expressions are very interesting, plus the character of Clark going through his changes is a metaphor for everyone’s high school experience. Clarks mom and dad and the dynamic between Clark and his Dad especially was great to watch because, if you are a fan of the comics you know what’s coming. And in my household we loved Lex Luthor, and loved how much of a nice friend he was knowing how it turns out. Yes, freak of the weak in a small town requires one to suspend a lot disbelief, but whatever it’s an entertaining show. We felt like every episode in season one started out like X-Files then the credits and Title intro hit, then watching the dynamic of the actors above was the core for us. Allison Mack was also an amazing actor in this show. We were half to see they changed her slow-mo in her credit in the title intro. Who picked that scene to use 🤦🏻♂️ haha.
I never stopped to think about the fact that Tom had to ACTUALLY pick people up and carry their dead weight around, I always just thought "meh that's nothing for Clark"
That scene in the boiler room towards the end of the episode as Clark walks through the fire was such a nice shot. It had to be 2 different shots merged into one shot.
Hothead was a lot of fun, I remember the Clark & Lana screaming scene cause around that time a lot of shows copied it when their characters wanted to let out a scream out of frustration.
What is it about smallville 1. You can identefy with a lot characters of the show. 2. There is something natural in watshing "Superman" during highschool and grow into Superman. 3. The "villians" and challenges are creativ and great to watsh. 4. It is a action series with human aspekts of beeing a "hero" and doing right things even they dont look right to other people. 5. It is about beeing you stay to you, build your own personality and not just with the main character. Lex Luther, the newspaper girl (sorry dont know her name), Lana, etc. You grow with them and see how they became how they becam.
Michael had to finally comment here..have been watching "Inside Of You" off and on for sometime now and enjoying it (especially the Smallville related ones) but for me ..Talk Ville is exactly what i have been waiting for ...many fans do these types of shows but its rare to have a series podcast featuring the actual actors (even yrs laters ) ...personally i am really looking forward to when you finally get to my personal all fav episode "Lexmas" which imo is not just GREAT character driven episode but a highly underrated tv show christmas episode (all genres included) in tv show history ...also wondering is that you playing the acoustic guitar on the shows intro ? ...also two other non podcasts related thing i wanted to share ..i am a fellow "lefty" (as in hand not politics lol) and a lifelong NHL hockey fan (die hard Edmonton Oilers) btw should MacDavid win the Cup with the Oilers history says he ends up with Rangers like 2 other Cup winning legends form the Great White North lol
Is it bad that I'm loving the ownership in this episode. Lex changing the company, Clark going for football despite the coach being a lunatic and Lana quitting cheerleading to make money. Great episode
Is it just me or does Ryan have a crappy attitude? Not about any one thing in particular, just in general. He always seems like he doesn't want to be there, and he gives all these thinly-veiled insults about the show barely disguised as compliments. Like during the Favorite Scene Game at the end he says "Scene 2, fencing with your dad. That was...over-the-top." and then "Scene 3, fire sprinklers, cause, what a weird effect." Neither over-the-top nor weird are positive descriptors. I mean, no offense to the guy, I'm sure he's a good dude and all, but if he doesn't want to be part of the podcast he shouldn't be. And who knows, it could just be that he's not comfortable in front of the camera. But either way, I feel like SOMEONE should recognize that fact and put him back behind the camera.
Another fantastic episode! I give this show 3 Roses. Feel free to make the episodes longer. I could listen to you guys talk about these episodes for hours. Looking forward to the next one 👍👍
I think Tom knows this episode overall, is an average episode. Or slightly worse than average. But he doesn't want to potentially hurt anybody's feelings. But a first time watcher wouldn't see it or realize it. Only a person who's watched the whole series a few times would realize it. I gotta say overall, minus the series premier and the season finale was kind of slow. Smallville didn't really get kicking until season 2 imo. Due to the Whitney/bf storyline part of season 1, it bogged season 1 down alot, I think.
Love these episodes, look forward to watching them each Wednesday morning while starting up my day at work. One thing you guys gotta get over though is the freak of the week, especially in the first few seasons basically every episode is a freak of the week episode. Just how it is
@@TalkVillePodcast Love you guys and the pod, didn’t mean to sound too harsh if it came off that way. Thanks for providing this amazing content for us to relive this awesome show!
A few months back I found Smallville series on Prime video. After watching a few episodes with a different meteor freak in each one I stopped watching. I found the theme repititive and a bit boring. However, I gave it another try and finished the entire series in a matter of weeks. And I am glad that I did! The journey of Clark during his teenage years to early adulthood until he becomes Superman is what I loved most. And now I am rewatching the show along with your recently discovered podcast. I like how honest and open Michael and Tom are while reminiscing about the series. Keep up the good work.
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Loving it!!!! I always look forward to Wednesdays! Best thing since Taco Tuesday! 🌹🌹
Favorite scene is when Lex tells Lana his drink is perfect and then Clark asking if that's what he ordered and Lex response "not even close" 😅
Yes one of the funniest parts !
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Yes! xD It was such a gentleman thing to do and very funny moment in the same time :D
It’s the subtle things ❤️
That was my favorite too because it was the first time the three leads were in the same scene and it spelled out how all the threads of the episode dovetailed. That they were all trying to find their way.
My favorite part was Clark telling the coach “Actually I’m adopted.” 😂
Same lol.
It’s in the genes 😆
I laughed so hard
Of course the coach’s reaction is pure anger because he knows he’s desperately dishing out empty platitudes to see what sticks.
@@calebmarmon1310 exactly. I love the subtlety there demonstrating manipulator psychology
Had to thumbs up after the, "I joined a football team; not a cult" line to Chloe was brought up. Dying here 🤣
So wicked. Loved it. He's still got a little lex in him.
Tom's face was super uncomfortable though :p like "moving on..."
@@PointOfViewUk that's what made it funnier
I heard somewhere that he is the villain of this podcast.
@@jonzampas7252 it's the goatee. All good villains have a good goatee 👺🧔
Isn't that crazy too? I watched the documentaries on the vow, and I grew up watching Smallville, I was 13 when it started. I always loved her, but it's sad.. She was on the show when she got involved with the organization however she did, it's just a bizarre twist of life I guess but that's freaky to me 😬
Tom’s acting in that Clark and Lana scene is so sweet. It’s hard to buy a 25 year old actor as a 15 year old kid shy about his crush, but Tom plays it with innocence and naïveté that really work. I almost think his lack of acting experience was a plus. Best Clark Kent actor after Christopher Reeve
couldn't agree more!!!
I thought Clark was sixteen.
I still love Dean Cain's Clark but Tom was wonderful in this.
@@MKPiatkowski Dean Cain did a good contrast to Reeve's take on Clark - confident and assertive instead of meek and weak - which is closer to how Tom played the character. Dean Cain's Superman was a little goofy, though. Christopher Reeve is the only one in the history of the franchise who actually convinced me that a pair of glasses and a different hairstyle could be enough to fool people into thinking Clark wasn't Superman. (Which is why Smallville's choice not to have Clark actually become Superman over the course of the series was a smart move.)
@@craigrussell3062 Agreed that Cain's Superman didn't quite gel, yet he's my fave Clark. I loved his wittiness and intelligence. And you're right, Tom played that line as well. It would have been very hard to convince anyone in the Smallville world that Clark wasn't Superman.
Yes! Love to see this. Smallville was my heart as a kid and now it can be in my heart as an adult :.-)
🌹🌹
Omg hi Garrett!!! I had no idea you liked Smallville?!
Smallville is a forever show :)
Personally speaking, I feel Smallville was successful because it gave us a grounded and relatable story that in turn made Superman become a bit more of a believable character.
well said with it being grounded
Smallville never cheaped out on songs, I really appreciate that. Smallville’s success is what kickstarted the Arrowverse.
John Schneider, John Glover and Annette O'Toole brought so much GRAVITAS to the show! The two Johns perfectly mirrored each other in this episode. Annette grounds everything and is the perfect voice of reason. I always felt if Lionel had a Martha, he would have been a very different father.
Annette had some great scenes in next week's episode. can't wait to dive into those
@@TalkVillePodcast and the chemistry she had with both Johns was amazing. You couldn't ask for a better casting! I'd go as far to say that casting was thia show's greatest strength.
He did try to GET Martha, if that counts. ;)
@@ladyvignette In an alternate universe, he did! lol
Lionel has said that Martha is a lot like his late wife, so he did have her before and the loss of her could have been what pushed him to who he is now.
I’m 19 so when the show came out I wasn’t even born yet but I started watching it this year and I absolutely love it . I can’t wait to finish it. It has easily become my favorite show right now !
It was a great premise, after we had Lois & Clark in the 90s w/ Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher, which was a Superman series that took place at the Daily Planet in Metropolis right when he's moving away from Smallville. That show was fun too but when Smallville came around it was fresh n hot :)
When you get to “the scene” on season 8 episode 10 let me know your thoughts 😂
I wish I could re-experience it again. It was such a fun journey.
Also a 19 year old who loves Smallville, I started watching when I was 8-10ish so basically when Smallville ended is when I discovered how amazing it is, I hope you love the rest of the show!
wow we are getting old lol
Coach Walt:" It's in your genes, Kent". Clark: "Actually, i'm adopted". Walt face after that 😡😀. You cannot love that face expression.😀Lauria did very good job in " Hothead" . I mean, yelling alone😄 is so real. Great actor. Solid episode, not my S1 top 5 but still enjoyable.
haha so true. never correct the coach 😂😂
@@TalkVillePodcast I love you guys, you made my day.🙂❤
@@misoboskovic we quote that all the time.
Rosie is the MAN. Think about this. As recent as roughly 7 years ago, Tom was not going to comic cons. Crowds for years wished he was there, as he was core of the show. Rosie not only showed him the way at cons, but if you asked smallville fans that Tom would actually rewatch episodes, but do all of them in order, then talking with Rosie about it. Hell would freeze be4 I saw that coming. The best gift to us fans. Rosenbaum rocks, support all his shit, and sorority boys is criminally underrated.
When Welling found out how much you make doing Signatures at comicon he hopped on the gravy train.... don't blame him lol
Hell of an actor. He should be on way more stuff
One of the unique aspects of the podcast that I've really come to like and appreciate is you aren't sugar coating the entire show. You clearly love the show and are talking about it openly and freely. Keep it up!
Glad you picked up on that ❤️
Lana waits tables and the scene where she got Lex's order wrong was hilarious 😂. Early on Lex was a sweetheart.
Best gift I could ask for to celebrate getting 3 years of sobriety today! I’ve been binging the show again for the first time in a few years and this podcast is just a godsend!
congrats pal ❤️❤️❤️
I'm on Day 1 again. Thank you for sharing, you are doing amazing.
@@ljavwa3459 yo day 1 is huge seriously be proud of yourself today. Truth is man I miss early sobriety. Life seemed so much simpler then. You’re doing an amazing thing! You will be in my thoughts today
@@indianasamaritan665 Thank you dude. Day 1, yeah at least it ain't Day 0 again. Congratulations again on making it happen for 3 straight years
Fuck yeah!! Awesome stuff, you’re killing it ✨
I can’t help but find it darkly hilarious how careful it seems they are to talk around Allison Mack. I don’t blame them whatsoever, but man. Chloe was one of my early TV crushes. It’s really disappointing sometimes, when you learn what actors are all about in real life. Michael and Tom seem like really fun people, though! Really enjoying this podcast.
Yeah, I'm not sure how anyone addresses the crimes she was convicted of in a light-hearted podcast like this; it is probably for the best that they just not bring it up, but they shouldn't feel bad about discussing the character Chloe or how she contributed to the show because at the time, Chloe was beloved. They can separate their comments about the character from the actress. I am very sad knowing about what Allison Mack did, but she's confessed and serving her time now, and I hope she's learning from this mistake so she will be a better citizen and member of society in the future. Chloe was a great character, and they should feel free to mention her without feeling obligated to discuss Allison, imho.
I'm also enjoying this podcast. :)
I think she'll be the only one not to be invited to be on the podcast
It is a little funny that they haven't shared any real behind the scenes stuff about her, although Tom has already praised her acting as someone who knew what they were doing really well, I forget exactly when but something like "she could do 10 things at once when I was still trying to figure out what was going on". So it's not like they're avoiding mentioning her name or saying anything positive about her, her scenes, or her character. But, I'm sure it is just emotionally unpleasant to casually bring her up unless they have a specific point they're trying to say. Michael has talked about her criminal troubles on his personal podcast once or twice - was it the one where he had Tom himself on, I forget? - and I would be surprised if a similar conversation didn't happen at least once on this show.
Me googling bc I'm late
@@christophergarrett7082 will she be outta prison before they watch all 10 seasons? 😂
I know it's been said but thank you Tom and Michael so much for doing this,watching Smallville with my oldest daughter when it aired created some amazing memories and now I get to do it again with my youngest daughter and it's just as amazing as it was all those years ago, you guys are the best!
thanks for then and now ❤️ hope you guys dig it
My husband and I have a tradition that whenever we move, we have to rewatch Smallville. It’s like we’re christening the home with it. 😂 There is so much comfort and nostalgia that comes along with each episode.
I give this episode a 🌹 though I have to say I always cringed at the yelling part at the end 😂😂 Am I the only one??
(I agree with another comment that maybe there should be 5 🌹. If it were out of 5 🌹, I’d give this episode 🌹🌹)
great tradition ❤️
How often yall move? Lol
That's awesome
My partner and I literally laughed out loud when Clark said joining the football team not a cult line 😂😂
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I was thinking how long it would take them to joke about it
I also laughed out loud. Who would have guessed back them?!
That line needs to be on a T-shirt so bad
The foreshadowing 🤣🤣
The part when Clark Lex and Lana was sitting in the coffee house and Lana made the wrong coffee for Lex was really good. That was the best scene for me. Plus this episode is actually where Clark and Lana established a friend relationship that can even be more than that potentially. Strong episode.🌹🌹
I was a high school kid back then in Mexico, and if you did not watch Smallville that week, you were an outcast, everybody was talking about it and loved it! Thanks for all the sharing!
Thanks for checking us out ❤️
Where do you live now
I loved that you guys briefly adressed the "I joined a football club, not a cult line" because I think most of us were thinking the same thing when we heard that in the episode.
I know it’s a long ways off, but I hope you guys do all ten seasons.
same here pal ❤️
11:00 Michael imitating John Glover was spot on! 🤣
Hey TalkVille Panel. I’m a massive Smallville fan. I grew up with the series in high school so this show resonates with me on a personal level. CK and Lex are both so relatable. My question didn’t make it on the air so I thought I’d post it here. Is there an overall favorite quote you have from the series? Mine is, “The road to darkness is a journey not a light switch.” Thanks, and I’m looking forward to exploring more seasons. ✌️
thanks for joining the journey :) will definitely get into some notable quotes as we go
The road to baldness begins with...
ONE PUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNCH
@@thehermitman822
ROFL!!!!
Dang that was good!!!!
One hell of a punch though... A SUPER PUNCH!!!!!
@@TalkVillePodcast this is where lex gets to shine. You had all the best quotes
By the way, my favorite scene is in this episode is the one where Lana, Lex and Clark are sitting around the coffee house commiserating over their mutual predicaments rooted in defiance of either their parents or the systems in place around them. It’s truly one of the few moments they all seem like normal friends before their relationships take the crazy turns they do later in the series.
Another smokin ep!!! Loved the opening sequence, the lex/lionel fencing and the killer fire effects especially the fire sprinklers! Dan Lauria is a cherry on top!
well said, thanks Sophie!!!!
@@TalkVillePodcast what's happening with Smallville reboot is it happening or is it bullshit
I really forgot how nonchalantly people acted in the show when they saw dead people or saw things, like Kwan noping out of the coach's office without sounding alarms or calling police.
It's kinda interesting that Kryptonite exposure affected everyone who came in contact with the substance differently. As if it revealed the true nature of someone's character or characteristics that enhance their powers. In this case a coach with a hot temper becomes a literal hothead. 👌
Absolutely. That's why I was a fan of the villain of the week episodes back in the day. Seeing the different meteor characters we were going to get.
I only tangentially watched Smallville while at University because my roommates were OBSESSED. This came up on my suggested list so I thought I'd actually watch the show and listen to the podcast at the same time. I've been watching the first season with my son and he LOVES it. He's 12--I know, I know, I edit out the parts that are too creepy** and said I can't watch any episodes without him. You're making fans out of a completely new generation.
I give this episode 1.5 🌹 my favorite scene was at the end when Clark walks through the fire and the coach is like “how’d you do that?” and Clark responds “It’s in the genes” 😂
Great scene and thanks for sharing your score !
That was a great scene!!
As a guy that has watched the series about 6 times, I give it a .5 it's not a bad episode but it doesn't stand out either.
Yes!
Coach Arnold. Cute reference. I met Dan Lauria in Iraq while he was doing press for The Spirit. I thought he was just a guy who looked like the dad from The Wonder Years and I told him so. He said “I am the dad from the wonder years”. Very sweet man, couldn’t have been nicer. Ask him if he remembers visiting Speicher in ‘08.
Favorites in this episode:
Lex’s line (and look): Dominic, say hello to your sister. 😂
Coming-of-age theme
Chloe putting it all together
Electric chemistry between Clark and Lana
Hilarious: When the tv in the coach’s office caught on fire, Principal Kwan just walked out 🤣🤣
Such a cold line haha
2 Roses for Hothead from me. not as good as the pilot of course but enjoyable. You guys made the characters interesting to watch. Can't believe Tom was so inexperienced early on because in my opinion he was great and very believable.
Just wanted to thank you both still for doing this and sharing all the stories. Personally I love learning about how a shot or sequence was made and love the bts stories. I know you guys are taking calls I was just thinking pulling a few YT or twitter comments for questions could be cool aswell. I know Tom can’t be there in person every episode, do you plan to have Tom in person when it’s possible? Thanks for taking the time to do these! Great episode!
glad you dig it. we have tons more in store around how the meat is made 😀
@@TalkVillePodcast I am a huge fan of your show and you guys Podcast I hope you're going to do more and looking forward to the animated series you're working on as well; I have 2 questions for you hopefully you'll hear them on on the hotline and address them on the next episode or here doesn't make a difference to me Do you think they should have done a what if episode of Clark letting lex know his secret when he was still a good guy and how it turns out when does learn the truth would it have completely changed their destiny and How cool do you think it would have been if Smallville had done a crossover with with both the show 24 and heroes!?💯😉😁👍
@@vmaninc.761 me too, and I love Michaels voice 😁 this sonor deep voce gives me goose bumps.
@@doninis1354 why thank you, what do you think concerning the 2 questions I asked? Lol
Michael: Its nice to have an obsession in a healthy way.
Me at 13 watching reruns of the show, Knows Episode Title By Heart, Believed that Tom and Kristin were a thing and has read a WHOLE BUNCH of Clark and Lana fanfictions: 😳
Haha I really am enjoying this podcast and I cannot wait for the animated show to be in the works! You guys are awesome!
My interpretation, as a kid when I watched this show, was that our monster of the week was always someone’s worst character traits amplified or personified by the kryptonite. Coach Arnold’s powers would’ve been something much different if he didn’t have such a hot temper to begin with.
good point, we see that in the next couple as well
This show will never get old. The first time I watched it, I was in high school and I watched it with my dad. Now I’m doing a rewatch with my sister and she loves it and you guys as much as I do❤️ we are so glad you guys are doing this podcast.
Great balls of fire! Defiance indeed -- the poor parents...
I liked this episode so much, that I had to watch the next one in sequence. Didn't get disappointed either.
My favourite line: "Son, I'm happy when you wake up in the morning. I don't need to live vicariously through your achievements."
And kudos for Dan Lauria. Great performance! (and my belated congrats on your 200th game. nice win.)
😂 got the win one way or another?
Rose and Bomb rating sistem:
Tom: 1🌹
Ryan: 1🌹
Michael: 0.5🌹
Translate to out of 10:
Tom: 6.7/10
Ryan: 6.7/10
Michael: 5.8/10
Average rating for the episode: 6.4/10.
Send that quiz for all of us. I want to see who I'm most like. My daughter used to call me, "Smallville", based on what Lois called Clark. My daughter never said, "Daddy, I love you", but she would call me Smallville which my then wife said, "It's the same thing."
i loved this episode of smallville. the ending is one of my all time favorite endings. the song by Binocular playing, Lana meets Clark on the field and he tells her his reason for playing wasn't there anymore (as she wasn't a cheerleader anymore)
this felt like the first time Lana and Clark really connected
I love this episode. I know yall joke about freak of the week episodes, and Season 1 was largely comprised of these. But I think they really work, they provide action, they built up the lore in the show, and set up opportunities for call-back appearences in later seasons.
great point ❤️
I just finished listening to this week’s episode and I found it delightful. What I find interesting is the contrast between the father and sons relationships. I wonder if Lionel would have saved Lex? Both John’s gave powerful performances. Continue the delightful work on this podcast you Talkville gang.
I really enjoyed some of the early freak of the week episodes because it allowed for more episodic story telling, something you don't see in a lot of modern TV, and it gave the show that horror sci-fi feel, similar to The X-Files, and I also love that Mark Snow did the music for both Smallville and The X-Files, his music really set the tone for me.
Glad you enjoy it!
I remember seeing this episode after Allison’s ordeal and cringing when Clark said I joined the football team not a cult. Chloe was one of my favorite characters I was really sad about what happened
always try to seperate the art from the artist and you'll never be Dissapointed
She’s my favorite character.
@@Kevmaster2000 mine too.
And I really thought they had some type of friendship outside of the show 😢
@@royalprince5696 solid advice. I do that all the time. I still love Chloe. And separate her from her actress. As I do in every show I love with questionable stars.
Such a fun third episode! Loved Dan Lauria’s portrayal of coach Arnold. Going to enjoy hearing your take on this. Looking forward to seeing you both again at Raleigh. You guys rock! ❤️❤️
I totally agree. 🙂 His performance was great in this episode.👍
you rock Leanne! appreciate ya always
I always thought he could have been the perfect Dan Turpin especially as an interpretation of the animated series
Hi, Michael & Tom! Not only did young people watched Smallville, but a mom of 5 watched it as well. Never really knew Smallville was on TV until my son mentioned there was a show about the life of Superman was on. Ok, I am a fan of Superman. I would watch the reruns of George Reeves, The Adventures of Superman. My dad took me to see the movie with Christopher Reeves. Believe it or not I was 16 when the 1st movie hit theaters, the same age my son was when Smallville came out. I just want to say, the Smallville family of actors did an excellent performance honoring each character. Since I had a few teenagers back then, it was just a few TV shows I would let my kids watch. If there were a few PG moments, it was an excellent time to discuss with my kids to keep our communication open.
A funny note to mention: Back of the first of this year, my adult daughter who still lives at home, binged watch all seasons of Smallville with me. It took us 4 1/2 months to do it too!! It’s great you’re doing this podcast. 😝🤣🥰🤗❤️
The great Dan Lauria from Wonder Years playing the unhinged coach so awesome. This aired right around when Sept 11th happened which was tough and was living in Brooklyn, NY.
we talk about filming during it happening. surreal
@@TalkVillePodcast I am watching and listening to all the great memories you are talking about.
You may be right that why Smallville was a hit was that people wanted a hero. But the hero we identified with wasn’t Superman-it was Clark Kent, this guy who was just trying to figure out the world and himself. And though he sometimes made wrong choices, he always found a way to do the right thing. And that was the hero the world needed.
I was checking every couple hours since I woke up for this Episode. Drinking my coffee eating my eggs and so happy I have something to kick off my day with great vibes. Love the dialogue, awesome Dynamic
good vibes indeed, thanks AK
Jonathan Kent is the modern Charles Ingalls.
Agree 😂
One of my favorite S1 eps.
1) Music : Zed Renegade Fighter, Sum 41 Motivation, and Binocular You. Three of my faves from the show.
2) Dan Lauria was a great guest star and played Walt really well.
3) Great action with multiple saves from Clark with Kwan and Chloe and the fighting with Clark/Walt.
4) Good humor moments like Clark catching the football to protect Chloe and zipping it back into the guy's stomach as well as Lana's mishaps at the Beanery and Lex's "Not even close" when asked if it was his order. LMAO
5) Clark/Johnathan scenes in this are really good and it also establishes Clark's desire for normalcy and the burden he has to carry of being different.
**Also really good Clark/Lana moments in this too. The end scream on the field with "You" from Binocular playing was really awesome.
well summarized Ryan, couldn't agree more
The last scene, Clark and Lana yelling, still gives me goosebumps.
Can't believe I forgot the fencing scene. Great stuff with Lex/Lionel too. I'd personally give this ep a 2/3. Really underrated and Tom was right initially. 😁
In your John Glover interview; he said he didnt like you at first because you were annoying THEN he realised you were being antagonistic to fuel the father/son feud in the show and you got along great
I love that Clark has been able to be near Lana this episode since she’s not wearing her kryptonite necklace. ❤️
Love this!! I have all the dvds for Smallville and I used to love watching the “commentary” extras on the episodes so this podcast reminds me a lot of those! Thank you so much for giving us insight into how you made my favorite show ❤️
I was 5 yrs old when I first watched this show obsessively, and by god did i love it. Tom as clark was legit my hero. Special effects and stuff wasnt common so watching those scenes were soo awesome. Maybe its cuz I was a kid but I absolutely never had a problem with the freak of the week in fact I looked forward to seeing who the villian would be in each episode and how clark would save the day. I just remember always squinting my eyes everywhere I'd go acting like I could see through walls and don't get me started about my relationship with the color green. Lmao I would always act like any rock-like substance with green on it was kryptonite and would act accordingly as the kryptonian I thought myself to be. Oh god I was such a wierdo lol I'd even try to mimic clarks mannerisms like clenching my teeth for the jawline emphasis. This podcast brings back alot of... funny/cringe/obsessive memories, but hey I was 5-12 during these moments. I mean guys I was soo young I didnt even know this was a show about superman until the end of season 2 beginning of Season 3 (I was 7 or 8) where Jor-el Branded Clark with that mark on his chest, which made me go hold up a sec, lol & after a little bit of research I felt soo dumb lol. Jeez I was a true smallville freak
It's also the story of how Lex became so evil, and that's also very compelling
I appreciate that Michael and Tom are so genuine that they don’t dye their facial hair, that’s pretty rare, as a salt and pepper 40 something, that’s authentic af! Love the podcast fellas!
Tom, please stop with the ball caps...I like your hair,
@@kathybeardmore8942 My grandpa felt a bit naked without his cowboy hat on when he was in public (except in church, of course, because he wanted to be respectful to God), so I try to refrain from telling men to take their hats off. It's very personal for some, like choosing to wear a shirt or take it off.
I love the "Freak of the Week" style of season 1. I also love the term "Freak of the Week"
it's not a new term they were using it when Buffy was on too
@rolandofgilead43 another amazing show, great storylines throughout each season even though they had the freak of the week.
Thanks for this awesome podcast man. Been a fan my whole life! Smallvile is that "comfort show" for me. Hot Head was fun! That 2000s music makes me so nostalgic haha! Also, I love football, so I really dug the episode.
a classic episode for its time for sure
The next episode #4 - “X-Ray” Lana and Clark kiss but it’s Lizzy Caplan as Tina Greer who shape shifts into Lana and kisses Clark.
I thought you guys will notice that is the first time Clark, Lex and Lana are together talking like friends, it was nice to see that, I give it 🌹🌹, I really like the early years of Smallville, it makes me nostalgic
PS: I love the ending song ❤️
Alison Mack has tried to call your hotline but she's already used up her one phone call :(
Wow, totally forgot Dan Lauria was in an episode of smallville! He'll always be Jack Arnold from Wonder Years to me, but I love the little nod to that character in this by naming him Coach Arnold.
Also: in defense of Ryan mentioning socio-political commentary; I think the show was steeped in it, not just regarding 9/11. I mean, one could easily discuss the allegorical comparison between Clark's powers and say homosexuality, gender dysphoria or various mental conditions and disorders or more simply people just going through puberty and dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of that - in that he represents what so many people go through in attempting to suppress or hide these conditions due to social AND political pressures. I think Ryan was on to something a little broader than he realized.
Dan is the man
Man!! I love that you guys have started this Talk Ville Podcast! Started watching Smallville in Grade 3 of 2001, and matriculated with the final season in 2010. This talk show is a 10/10 ! Thank you !!!!
Thank you guys so much for Talkville, even just hearing/watching you 3 discuss the show is incredibly entertaining, and the little stories and insights add another layer to an incredible experience that is Smallville.
Love from Australia!
Much appreciated!
I wish you could watch the episode while recording the show. It be so much better even if we dont see all what you are watching but could watch then pose talk about the scene it be great try to have other cast on the show like john or Christine or others.
Loving this show. Keep up the good work, guys. I still think the tag line for this show needs to be. "It's all Well and Rosey"
Clever haha
@@TalkVillePodcast thank you. I'd love to be a guest on one of your episodes if you are allowing people who are fans and not directly involved with the show. My wife and I attended Smallville Nights in Metropolis, IL this year and got yo meet you guys in Washington DC. Would love to chat about the show.
Thank you guys for this podcast!! Smallville was my pandemic show and has changed my life believe it or not! Keep it up!! 😍✨🔥
Smallville is my favorite show of all time and talkville has become my favorite podcast.
yes! love it
Well I always really liked this episode as to me it was the first episode where I found the show started getting it's pacing of the story right. I also loved the special effects & the metaphor of an abusive ego maniac high school football coach going too far & abusing his players for his own gain. I give this episode 1 rose (Above Average). I am loving Talkville so far in a big way. I would like to thank Michael, Tom & Ryan for doing this. Ryan is coming out of his shell in a big way on this Pod & it's great to finally see a little of his personality shine through. I also like that he has never watched Smallville before too. Michael & Tom are always great but these on the day memories of shooting the episodes are priceless. What a fantastic gift to the fans this podcast is.
So thankful for this. I got carried away and I'm already on season 2 episode 10, ha! Tom's audio is soooooo much better this episode!
working out the kinks, appreciate ya stinking around
Hey guys. Sorry feel behind a couple weeks. So glad to be back on track! This episode cracked me up the "Cult" reference was hilarious! Hope you are digging the show so far Ryan!
I didn't watch a lot of shows consistently or often, the list is short. Smallville was one of those shows that I did watch. Over my life time less than one hand: Smallville, Friends, Big Bang Theory. I am greatly enjoying this revisit.
great list ❤️
I wonder if subconscously, Tom not having as much acting experience as most on the show is what they wanted so they could coincide teaching or helping Tom with Clark learning how to be more human as he's growing up.
26:50 🤣🤣🤣I couldn't believe he mentioned that. Hahaha. Michael have a sharp sense of humor, he always says what he thinks in a cool way. We loved him for that
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This episode was amazing and loved the Clark and Lana moment at the end especially with the song you by binocular :) very great episode . its awesome that you guys are doiing this podcast I enjoy it alot
I started watching to follow along with the podcast and it turned into periodic binge watching lol. Its a great show. Thanks for doing this series. I love behind the scenes and trivia in media.
Glad you enjoy it ❤️
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Smallville was always my family's favorite show when I was growing up. My dad was a massive Superman fan for his whole life and got me and my brother into Smallville as soon as the pilot dropped. For all 10 seasons my brother and I would make sure to never make plans for the day and time that a new episode would air so we could sit and watch it with our dad.
As soon as the seasons came out on DVD my dad bought them all and we would rewatch them together for years. And when he started succumbing to Parkinson's we would still go to his house and watch it with him, even as he had a harder and harder time remembering what happened in each episode.
So now that he's gone, he passed the DVDs on to me and I haven't had the heart to watch them again. But listening to you two go through them brings a smile to mine and my brother's faces every week and reminds us so much of all those years watching our dad's favorite show. I know he would have loved this podcast ❤️
love stories like this, thanks for sharing bud
started tearin up reading this ngl
🥹I'm not crying man, you are..
Wow. How bittersweet. All the best!
You should really simplify your rating system and explain its really out of 6.
A "Total Rosenbaum" being 1/6.
A big "Baum" being 2/6.
A mediocre 3/6 a slight "Baum".
An good episode being a "Little Rosen".
A great episode being a "Rosen".
A perfect or gripping episode a "Fancy Rosen".
Trevor played by David Paetkau also played Dan Turpin in season 8 of Smallville. He appeared in Man of Steel as well.
so many cast members in Man of Steel, we get into that later
@@TalkVillePodcast Yes it did. It also had the actor who played Emil Hamilton from season 8, 9 and 10 of Smallville.
The Lottery Guy from Final Destination 2
Why did people get in the show and stuck by it?
For our household and friends that’s got us into it. The characters of Lex and Clark was very compelling. Tom Welling is a great looking Superman, his demeanor/body language /facial expressions are very interesting, plus the character of Clark going through his changes is a metaphor for everyone’s high school experience.
Clarks mom and dad and the dynamic between Clark and his Dad especially was great to watch because, if you are a fan of the comics you know what’s coming. And in my household we loved Lex Luthor, and loved how much of a nice friend he was knowing how it turns out.
Yes, freak of the weak in a small town requires one to suspend a lot disbelief, but whatever it’s an entertaining show. We felt like every episode in season one started out like X-Files then the credits and Title intro hit, then watching the dynamic of the actors above was the core for us. Allison Mack was also an amazing actor in this show. We were half to see they changed her slow-mo in her credit in the title intro. Who picked that scene to use 🤦🏻♂️ haha.
I love this stuff so much. I've always found these behind the scenes stories so interesting. Thank-you for doing this! I look forward to it each week.
got tons more planned :)
I never stopped to think about the fact that Tom had to ACTUALLY pick people up and carry their dead weight around, I always just thought "meh that's nothing for Clark"
That's what kept him in shape, I heard Welling never worked out back then, not sure if true or not lol.
That scene in the boiler room towards the end of the episode as Clark walks through the fire was such a nice shot. It had to be 2 different shots merged into one shot.
I imagine the word Tom was looking for describing that Tuesday morning of 9/11 was somber.
Hothead was a lot of fun, I remember the Clark & Lana screaming scene cause around that time a lot of shows copied it when their characters wanted to let out a scream out of frustration.
What is it about smallville 1. You can identefy with a lot characters of the show. 2. There is something natural in watshing "Superman" during highschool and grow into Superman. 3. The "villians" and challenges are creativ and great to watsh. 4. It is a action series with human aspekts of beeing a "hero" and doing right things even they dont look right to other people. 5. It is about beeing you stay to you, build your own personality and not just with the main character. Lex Luther, the newspaper girl (sorry dont know her name), Lana, etc. You grow with them and see how they became how they becam.
26:55 I'm glad you guys aren't just ignoring the elephant in the room.
Michael had to finally comment here..have been watching "Inside Of You" off and on for sometime now and enjoying it (especially the Smallville related ones) but for me ..Talk Ville is exactly what i have been waiting for ...many fans do these types of shows but its rare to have a series podcast featuring the actual actors (even yrs laters ) ...personally i am really looking forward to when you finally get to my personal all fav episode "Lexmas" which imo is not just GREAT character driven episode but a highly underrated tv show christmas episode (all genres included) in tv show history ...also wondering is that you playing the acoustic guitar on the shows intro ? ...also two other non podcasts related thing i wanted to share ..i am a fellow "lefty" (as in hand not politics lol) and a lifelong NHL hockey fan (die hard Edmonton Oilers) btw should MacDavid win the Cup with the Oilers history says he ends up with Rangers like 2 other Cup winning legends form the Great White North lol
This podcast is the only good thing I have going for me today. Wishing I had powers like the couch 🔥🔥🔥😂😂😂
Hope your day gets better 💙
couch powers sound pretty cool too ❤️
@@TalkVillePodcast coach! I meant Coach! 🤣 But hell I will take couch 🛋️ powers to at this point 😂
Is it bad that I'm loving the ownership in this episode. Lex changing the company, Clark going for football despite the coach being a lunatic and Lana quitting cheerleading to make money. Great episode
John Glover would have been an awesome Braniac in a Christopher Reeve era Superman flick.
good call
Is it just me or does Ryan have a crappy attitude? Not about any one thing in particular, just in general. He always seems like he doesn't want to be there, and he gives all these thinly-veiled insults about the show barely disguised as compliments. Like during the Favorite Scene Game at the end he says "Scene 2, fencing with your dad. That was...over-the-top." and then "Scene 3, fire sprinklers, cause, what a weird effect." Neither over-the-top nor weird are positive descriptors.
I mean, no offense to the guy, I'm sure he's a good dude and all, but if he doesn't want to be part of the podcast he shouldn't be. And who knows, it could just be that he's not comfortable in front of the camera. But either way, I feel like SOMEONE should recognize that fact and put him back behind the camera.
Another fantastic episode! I give this show 3 Roses. Feel free to make the episodes longer. I could listen to you guys talk about these episodes for hours. Looking forward to the next one 👍👍
I think Tom knows this episode overall, is an average episode. Or slightly worse than average. But he doesn't want to potentially hurt anybody's feelings. But a first time watcher wouldn't see it or realize it. Only a person who's watched the whole series a few times would realize it. I gotta say overall, minus the series premier and the season finale was kind of slow. Smallville didn't really get kicking until season 2 imo. Due to the Whitney/bf storyline part of season 1, it bogged season 1 down alot, I think.
Love these episodes, look forward to watching them each Wednesday morning while starting up my day at work. One thing you guys gotta get over though is the freak of the week, especially in the first few seasons basically every episode is a freak of the week episode. Just how it is
yep we'll get over the hump
@@TalkVillePodcast Love you guys and the pod, didn’t mean to sound too harsh if it came off that way. Thanks for providing this amazing content for us to relive this awesome show!
A few months back I found Smallville series on Prime video. After watching a few episodes with a different meteor freak in each one I stopped watching. I found the theme repititive and a bit boring. However, I gave it another try and finished the entire series in a matter of weeks. And I am glad that I did! The journey of Clark during his teenage years to early adulthood until he becomes Superman is what I loved most. And now I am rewatching the show along with your recently discovered podcast. I like how honest and open Michael and Tom are while reminiscing about the series. Keep up the good work.