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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 🌹🌹)
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” 😂
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!
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.
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 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!
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.
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 ❤️
Yes! I love this podcast! I think I watched Smallville 10 seasons about 3 times, and I'm thinking of watching it again. This shows one of my favourite Superman, and I have seen quite a few of them in my life. I'm a bit obsessed with Superman, but in a healthy way.😂 Till this day, my ringtone is a Smallville theme song.
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. 😁
Smallville answered all the questions we had and even didn't know we want o know about how and why Superman came to be as he is. The show allowed us to watch an honest and introverted schoolboy grow up and become the greatest superhero in modern mythology. I that all involved in the show. Michael and Tom took the written material and brought to life the nature vs nurture questions in society today and not only explained it but took us along for the journey of growth and understanding. Thank you.
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 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'm 30 now. Starting watching when I was 10. I learned everything from Clark Kent. Now I'm a father, and this pod is a huge blessing after the last few years. Thanks you guys.
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
I am loving these behind the show conversations. I feel like this should be incorporated into dvd/blue ray extras. I’m rewatching the show with my kids and you guys are giving me new things to talk about with them. I watched this with my dad when I was young (he didn’t understand English very well but he loved the farm scenes because he was a farmer lol). I’m glad that I get to watch it with my kids and give them life lessons that the show would try to present.
The clip channel came up in my feed two days ago. Great content. One of the biggest shoutouts I have is the fact that you guys have a mental health company as a sponsor. It really is an important thing for people to have available.
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. ✌️
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 !!!!
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.
I love the small insights and character developments we have in this episode, especially within the Kent’s household. I am rewatching thanks to your podcast and am enjoying it just as much as when I was a kid (I was 7 years old). I have always loved superman and Clark Kent (I have to admit that Tom Welling was my first crush) but I realize now how needed this character is still today. No matter what, his values and his inherent sense of good should never get old. Thank you for making us rediscover this show ! I also love love love your interpretation of Lex Luthor, every scene with him is just great :) .
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!
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!
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!?💯😉😁👍
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 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.
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.
@@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.
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 ❤️
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.
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.
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 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
Loving the podcast! Smallville came out when I was 7, and Tom's sister babysat someone I went to after school with. She took a photo with me, and signed MULTIPLE copies "Supergirl." I will always love her for that. Ya'll have good parents. Thank you for this, the show, and being who you are
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 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.
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.
Smallvillle has the best soundtrack throughout the entire show. It's by far the best out of every other show that i have have ever seen. i still listen to the songs today and they are amazing! i love the show and i can never get tiered of watching it. i have seen it a million times already! that you for Smallville and thank you for Talkville! it's really interesting and cool!
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.
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. 😝🤣🥰🤗❤️
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! ❤️❤️
Emma all the way from London England here 🇬🇧 👋, just want to say Smallville is one of the most beloved shows for me and so many others. My favourite scene from hothead was when the coach tries to recruit clark, and says "it's in your blood", and Clark replies "actually I'm adopted!" Loved the comedy and seeing Clark so innocently own a conversation!
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.
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!
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.
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 👍👍
Another great episode guys, thanks for all the bts stories you guys shared! I have to say I liked the freaks of the week episodes, it was always entertaining. It also allowed us to see the impact the meteor shower had on the people of Smallville and was necessary to build Clark as a hero. I love "Hothead" because it was great to see Clark, Lana and Lex standing up for themselves, taking risks and doing what felt right for them. Love the scene at the coffee shop with Lex, Lana and Clark, a very relatable scene. Loved how they understood one and others and how Clark & Lana inspired Lex to stand up to his father. Others faves when Clark announced to Jonathan that he was gonna play football and the last scene of the episode with Clana on the football field, this one put a smile on my face too precious!
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 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 ❤️
Just wanted to say to MB. The scene with the 3 LuthorCorp guys and you say the line about the sister. This was my favourite scene. After hearing you early on say you were trying to find that swagger and confidence for Lex.. you NAILED it in this scene. As someone rewatching with you for the first time since it aired, its such a trip. And the music really is EXCELLENT!
I didn’t start watching when it first came out. I found it when it was in like season 6 or 7. But I watched through all the previous seasons in one summer. And I found it during a tough and stressful time in my life as a teenager, it was an escape for me and holds a special place in my heart. Especially since I read a lot of the old Superman and Superboy comics (my grandmother collected them in the 1950s-1979s, my mom and aunt split them between themselves after her death. All my siblings and cousins would sit with boxes of comics and carfully read through them as kids when at grandmas house.) it was a happy spot in my teen year, and I have many fond memories of talking about the episode as they came out with my cousins when we found the Smallville :)
And just to let you know how much people love Smallville I watched it when it was live then I owned all the DVD sets and now I own it all on streaming. I've watched Smallville all 10 seasons front to back at least 10 times I think this is my 11th or 12th time. 🙏📺🎬📽
I love this so much. I'm rewatching for like the millionth time but this gives me happiness. Again, I named my son Kalel but once he's older Daddy and son will watch it together and know where his name originated. You guys are doing a wonderful job. This is an absolute experience for me. I have so much more to say but I'll keep it to myself as each podcast episode passes. 😎
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.
Michael! This is Martin, you know my sister Daisy from Food on Foot. Looking forward to listening to all your Talkville podcasts. Smallville is one of my and my familie’s favorite shows! Thank you for doing this and for all the memories you and Tom gave us all! Keep up the good work and take care of yourself!
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 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
Love Talkville, thank you all doing it. You caused me to haul out my Smallville dvds. The only problem is that I'm having a hard time limiting myself to one episode a week. My solution is to re- rewatch the episode you are currently on on the day of. Somehow this doesn't lessen my enjoyment of the episode.
I have severe phone anxiety, so I'm going to post my question here! Thanks for anyone that reads/responds. So, rewatching along with you all I'm reminded of one of the things that initially drew me into the show - Lex's pool/billiards table. I was a big fan of Poolhall Junkies and Michael from that, and I always wondered if the table in Lex's office was a reference or was somehow tied to Michael's role in that movie and who originally suggested that become part of the set?
Looking back, this show was literally my comfort as a little girl and shockingly STILL is! Smallville is only reason why I pay for Hulu every month. All the other shows can burn. Thank you guys for creating this podcast for us. The topics you all discuss are interesting and locks me right in. Micheal, you are absolutely hilarious…even when you’re not trying to be lol. Overall, talkville is just really fun and cool podcast. I look forward to watching every episode and purchasing merch 🤟🏽
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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 !
absolutely. :D
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.
Smallville never cheaped out on songs, I really appreciate that. Smallville’s success is what kickstarted the Arrowverse.
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.
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
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.
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
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
Yes! Love to see this. Smallville was my heart as a kid and now it can be in my heart as an adult :.-)
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Omg hi Garrett!!! I had no idea you liked Smallville?!
Smallville is a forever show :)
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.
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 ✨
11:00 Michael imitating John Glover was spot on! 🤣
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.
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
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!
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 learned english watching Smallville...that's how absorbed I was by all of you, just loveeee you!!!
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 🤣🤣
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.
Smallville is my favorite show of all time and talkville has become my favorite podcast.
yes! love it
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 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
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.
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!
Yes! I love this podcast! I think I watched Smallville 10 seasons about 3 times, and I'm thinking of watching it again. This shows one of my favourite Superman, and I have seen quite a few of them in my life. I'm a bit obsessed with Superman, but in a healthy way.😂 Till this day, my ringtone is a Smallville theme song.
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. 😁
Smallville answered all the questions we had and even didn't know we want o know about how and why Superman came to be as he is. The show allowed us to watch an honest and introverted schoolboy grow up and become the greatest superhero in modern mythology. I that all involved in the show. Michael and Tom took the written material and brought to life the nature vs nurture questions in society today and not only explained it but took us along for the journey of growth and understanding. Thank you.
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
My favorite scene is Johnathan saving Clark from the kryptonite, and their father-son talk at the end . I loved their relationship!
Yes for sure!
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'm 30 now. Starting watching when I was 10. I learned everything from Clark Kent. Now I'm a father, and this pod is a huge blessing after the last few years. Thanks you guys.
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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I binge Smallville every year or so. One of my favorite shows! ❤️
I am loving these behind the show conversations. I feel like this should be incorporated into dvd/blue ray extras. I’m rewatching the show with my kids and you guys are giving me new things to talk about with them. I watched this with my dad when I was young (he didn’t understand English very well but he loved the farm scenes because he was a farmer lol). I’m glad that I get to watch it with my kids and give them life lessons that the show would try to present.
hope you all enjoy it, and the pod ❤️
The clip channel came up in my feed two days ago. Great content. One of the biggest shoutouts I have is the fact that you guys have a mental health company as a sponsor. It really is an important thing for people to have available.
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
"And I want a ponytail! Disappointment abounds!" Lex Luthor
Season 6. Ep. 11
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 !!!!
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.
I love the small insights and character developments we have in this episode, especially within the Kent’s household. I am rewatching thanks to your podcast and am enjoying it just as much as when I was a kid (I was 7 years old). I have always loved superman and Clark Kent (I have to admit that Tom Welling was my first crush) but I realize now how needed this character is still today. No matter what, his values and his inherent sense of good should never get old. Thank you for making us rediscover this show ! I also love love love your interpretation of Lex Luthor, every scene with him is just great :) .
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!
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!
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
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 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 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 know it’s a long ways off, but I hope you guys do all ten seasons.
same here pal ❤️
I grew up watching Smallville. It was /is a integral part of my life thank you
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.
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 ❤️
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
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.
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 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
Loving the podcast! Smallville came out when I was 7, and Tom's sister babysat someone I went to after school with. She took a photo with me, and signed MULTIPLE copies "Supergirl." I will always love her for that. Ya'll have good parents. Thank you for this, the show, and being who you are
Such a small world man but that's a great and funny story, I think Tom would enjoy reading that story if he ever saw this post 😂
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 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.
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
I’m always on UA-cam. How am I six months late for this. Excellent work guys. The fans need this.
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
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.
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!
Smallvillle has the best soundtrack throughout the entire show. It's by far the best out of every other show that i have have ever seen. i still listen to the songs today and they are amazing! i love the show and i can never get tiered of watching it. i have seen it a million times already! that you for Smallville and thank you for Talkville! it's really interesting and cool!
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 ❤️
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. 😝🤣🥰🤗❤️
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
Emma all the way from London England here 🇬🇧 👋, just want to say Smallville is one of the most beloved shows for me and so many others. My favourite scene from hothead was when the coach tries to recruit clark, and says "it's in your blood", and Clark replies "actually I'm adopted!" Loved the comedy and seeing Clark so innocently own a conversation!
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 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.
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!
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.
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 👍👍
Another great episode guys, thanks for all the bts stories you guys shared! I have to say I liked the freaks of the week episodes, it was always entertaining. It also allowed us to see the impact the meteor shower had on the people of Smallville and was necessary to build Clark as a hero. I love "Hothead" because it was great to see Clark, Lana and Lex standing up for themselves, taking risks and doing what felt right for them. Love the scene at the coffee shop with Lex, Lana and Clark, a very relatable scene. Loved how they understood one and others and how Clark & Lana inspired Lex to stand up to his father. Others faves when Clark announced to Jonathan that he was gonna play football and the last scene of the episode with Clana on the football field, this one put a smile on my face too precious!
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.
🌹 some suspension of disbelief going on. Those fire sprinklers looked really great though. Clark and Jonathan scenes are always great. Thank you.
loving this podcast so far and i can’t thank y’all enough! child me could only dream of the two of you sitting down and talking about the show.
thank you for checking out the pod ❤️
love this show, makes me look forward to not only Wednesdays but also rewatching smallville. which is something I've thought of doing for ages.
I love that Clark has been able to be near Lana this episode since she’s not wearing her kryptonite necklace. ❤️
Dan Lauria was so damn good in this episode. Thanks for taking time to recognize that.
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 ❤️
Just wanted to say to MB. The scene with the 3 LuthorCorp guys and you say the line about the sister. This was my favourite scene. After hearing you early on say you were trying to find that swagger and confidence for Lex.. you NAILED it in this scene.
As someone rewatching with you for the first time since it aired, its such a trip. And the music really is EXCELLENT!
I wish there was more then one episode a week.
It’s so good to listen too.
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I didn’t start watching when it first came out. I found it when it was in like season 6 or 7. But I watched through all the previous seasons in one summer. And I found it during a tough and stressful time in my life as a teenager, it was an escape for me and holds a special place in my heart. Especially since I read a lot of the old Superman and Superboy comics (my grandmother collected them in the 1950s-1979s, my mom and aunt split them between themselves after her death. All my siblings and cousins would sit with boxes of comics and carfully read through them as kids when at grandmas house.) it was a happy spot in my teen year, and I have many fond memories of talking about the episode as they came out with my cousins when we found the Smallville :)
And just to let you know how much people love Smallville I watched it when it was live then I owned all the DVD sets and now I own it all on streaming. I've watched Smallville all 10 seasons front to back at least 10 times I think this is my 11th or 12th time. 🙏📺🎬📽
I love this so much. I'm rewatching for like the millionth time but this gives me happiness. Again, I named my son Kalel but once he's older Daddy and son will watch it together and know where his name originated. You guys are doing a wonderful job. This is an absolute experience for me. I have so much more to say but I'll keep it to myself as each podcast episode passes. 😎
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
Michael! This is Martin, you know my sister Daisy from Food on Foot. Looking forward to listening to all your Talkville podcasts. Smallville is one of my and my familie’s favorite shows! Thank you for doing this and for all the memories you and Tom gave us all! Keep up the good work and take care of yourself!
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 love Michael's impression of Lionel Luther 😄 He would totally say that ("no, I love my boy").
Thank you, for creating this, it's very kind, and your voice has a calming effect Michael
glad you enjoy
Love that Tom quoted "Point Break"; "Utah! Give me two."
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
Love Talkville, thank you all doing it. You caused me to haul out my Smallville dvds. The only problem is that I'm having a hard time limiting myself to one episode a week. My solution is to re- rewatch the episode you are currently on on the day of. Somehow this doesn't lessen my enjoyment of the episode.
Same!
I have severe phone anxiety, so I'm going to post my question here! Thanks for anyone that reads/responds. So, rewatching along with you all I'm reminded of one of the things that initially drew me into the show - Lex's pool/billiards table. I was a big fan of Poolhall Junkies and Michael from that, and I always wondered if the table in Lex's office was a reference or was somehow tied to Michael's role in that movie and who originally suggested that become part of the set?
I love that movie as well.
When I watch it, I'm all about Rosey's plotline and not the main character
Looking back, this show was literally my comfort as a little girl and shockingly STILL is! Smallville is only reason why I pay for Hulu every month. All the other shows can burn. Thank you guys for creating this podcast for us. The topics you all discuss are interesting and locks me right in. Micheal, you are absolutely hilarious…even when you’re not trying to be lol. Overall, talkville is just really fun and cool podcast. I look forward to watching every episode and purchasing merch 🤟🏽
Thank you guys for this podcast!! Smallville was my pandemic show and has changed my life believe it or not! Keep it up!! 😍✨🔥