We really don’t realize how lucky we are that they’re even doing this rewatch podcast, i mean when else can you say that your fav actors from your fav superhero show are reunited and doing a rewatch podcast about every single episode??? NONE. What im trying to say is, thank you Tom and Michael for doing this!! We really love and appreciate it so much🥺 Plus, it just gives me another excuse to rewatch Smallville! 🤍
I did the same. I finished the series a few days ago. Now I have to rewatch. As much as I love the show, I have to confess that the last four episodes are not my favorites. There are great things in them, like Superman, the return of Lex, Johnathan, etc. On the other hand, I wasn't a fan of how the Phantom Zone and Kara were handled, plus Darkseid's three minions were disposed of too easily. Worst thing, Lex's mind was erased. To me, that doesn't do much. Lex still had his company and very possibly technology to get back his memories. Besides, if Toyman and Metallo could know Superman's true identity why would Lex have to forget it? If Toyman works with Lex, he could tell Lex Clark's secret. I'm sorry but to me that whole thing makes no sense and undermines one of the most important aspects of the show: Clark and Lex's friendship. Still, I love Smallville. I have watched it from beginning to end at least 6 times and will rewatch it again many more times.
lol!! Your poor wife!! I don’t know what happened but turns out I didn’t keep up with the show back then. So it was a pleasure watching seasons 4 to 10. Then I went back and watched it from the beginning again!! Now I’m following along with the this. lol we are nerds man!!😅
@@AgsYo Yessir 😂. Back in school I stopped watching it after season 6-7ish when I went from HS to college. I caught up on it a few years back. Now my son is 13 and loves watching it with me.... Every evening for the past couple months I have it on in the living room and my wife always has a comment or two 😆....
If Al doesn't remember it, then you're off the hook. 😂 I also only remember this episode because of Tom's blooper on the gag reel where he breaks the foam pipe and then beats the other actor with it. 😂😂😂
I read this and a few other comments mentioning Al and my brain must be broken because I kept processing it as "A.I." Al is such an uncommon name, I think?
What you always have to remember (as tedious as it may get) is that these characters are supposed to be about 16 or so. Some of the scenarios and reactions may be overly dramatic and overused, but teenagers can be really emotional, petty, impulsive, and jerky to each other. In Chloe’s case, she’s the girl that feels like she’s losing an important friendship and not a priority, which is heightened by her feelings for Clark and the realization that he will never reciprocate those feelings.
@@jsbrads1tweenage angst that is sadly still a thing after all these years and shows suffer for it. Terrible writing and cliche lines. Cringe filled moments.
I actually really love this episode… Clark blasting out of the furnace is awesome, his final fight against them is great because I always love when he uses his powers creatively, and Johnathan’s line “they may have your strength, but they dont have your other abilities.” Is one of my favorite lines in the series from him
**THREE BEST podcast MOMENTS for me: -Rosey tells Tom he "USED TO HAVE A NICE BOD!"😂🤣 -Ryan calls Tom "Clark" -Al doesn't remember the episode Kudos, guys! 👏👏👏
Tom pointing out when Clark just walks in out of no where 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 It happens so often in the mansion. Totally solidifies the ongoing theme of the Luthors having no security 😅 Great podcast! I laughed out loud multiple times! ❤
I don't think you've addressed this, but I find it hilarious how everyone in town, not including scientists of the series, knows how to manipulate the meteor rocks to do whatever they want with them! Regular civilians have turned it into bullets, tattoo ink, steroids, love potions etc. It's wild! LOL!
Erica Durance knows who hot butt guy is because she hired Tom's doubles/stand ins in the first 3 seasons... she also hired the background actors. You guys should have Erica on to talk about that in Season 3, she was involved in the first 3 seasons in the hiring of so many people.
Their complaints about Chloe are completely valid. Her character suffers the most revisiting these early seasons. But somewhere around Season 4, the writers finally figure out what to do with her while simultaneously losing any sense of what to do with Lana.
Chloe’s character could’ve been dumped at any time since she’s not a true character in the superman world, but she’s the only one of Clark’s friends who lasted throughout all 10 seasons. It says to me that she must’ve been very popular with the fans of the show.
I was surprised Henry never returned later. The subplot to Lana’s family tree was unexpected and I did like it, but I see where Michael is coming from.
it's like they wanted to do something w it, then decided nah let's just drop it! could have been great if they had made Henry important to the story but he ended up being another plot device for Lana (just like Whitney!) got to the point where I felt every Henry reference could have been off-screen and wouldn't have made a difference. also, they throw away line about he has 2 other kids and Lana never explores that! crazy.
@@asyouwish3636Yeah, it's usually pretty obvious when tv writers just up and nevermind out of a storyline. This one makes me sad for Lana, they kept taking everyone of her own in her life away from her. Until it was just Clark and his friends who conveniently became her friends.
Chloe's character really starts to shine when she embraces her role as the sidekick, and the love triangle aspect goes away. I mean, she never loses her love for Clark, but she does lose the expectation of their relationship developing further. And that's a beautiful evolution to witness.
Just did a rewatch of Witness yesterday to refresh memory. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this episode!! Thank you for making this podcast the best thing about Wednesdays. It is such a blessing ❤ Happy Talk Ville Wednesday ❤️☄️🌽
Absolutely loving this podcast, I started watching smallville when i was 9 this was the first episode i ever saw my mum let me stay up with her so i could watch it, im 25 now and to this day smallville is my all time favorite show! always wondered what you guys thought of the show so this podcast is something i have always wanted! love you guys keep up the good work!
Her blaming Lana for the divorce seems like further proof to me that what she said to her in the Talon about not getting too close to Henry as eventually he'll get bored was just her trying to play games
@@zonagal21 but most highschool girls don't act THIS dramatic and throwing tantrums over guys that don't love them 😂. I mean sure we cry about it, we can feel jealous but most girls don't keep bugging the guy for months when the guy let it be known many times that he just wanna be friends and is in love with someone else. Chloe was on another level of annoying and possessive with Clark 😂 I completely get why he quit the torch.
@@vbrandy7088 lol I’ve been a high school girl too and I’m a teacher that works with a bunch a middle school girls and high school girls…these kids can be dramatic. Clark was Chloe’s first love. I’m not saying she wasn’t annoying but her heart was breaking everytime Clark was with Lana so it’s understandable. Trust me, she annoyed me too but at the same time, I get it.
What I love about this episode : Clark and Lana getting closer, Lionel starting to manipulate Chloe which was the beginning of an interesting storyline, Clark and Pete's sidekicks adventures. Hated Henry Small's wife, Chloe never ending jealousy and the bad guys storyline reminded me of the ones in "Kinetic". Can't wait for next week Talkville episode hopefully you will get Kristin for this one interesting and creepy storyline with Lana and Emily Dinsmoore...
Yes the love triangle is getting old at this point, but in this case I think Chloe has a very valid complaint in that Clark has brushed off his responsibilities for the school paper and missed another deadline, forcing Chloe to put out something she fees is sub-par. In this scene it's not just romantically, she feels Clark deprioritizes her friendship and professionally. Clark is in the wrong here.
Since when did Clark actually agreed in on such committed in a friendship to be work for Chloe at all times?? In elementary making a solute? wasn’t even mentioned as to doing school paper deadlines on his own when more important saving from danger threats cares from about to get killed🤷🏻♂️
@@jeffh06 he's been working for the school paper since season one. That comes with deadlines, which there's been comments about Clark having issues with all along. You sign up for something like the school paper you have comitments. If you can't make them, for whatever reason, people who are inconvenienced by that repeatedly have a right to be upset by that.
I'm glad someone finally said this! I watched the scenes and I totally agreed with Chloe. As a friend, Clark is brushing her off and as her partner at the torch, he's also not doing what he's supposed to do. That is frustrating.
I'm going to have to agree on this one. We don't actually see Clark working very much on anything to do with the paper, so it's easy to forget that he even works at the Torch. Chloe has every right as the editor to expect Clark to turn in his stories on time.
@@michaelholt4557well glad Clark quits just seems toxic of Chloe and doesn’t need to put up this shit from her, like what more does she want from him when trying to get his attention and yet from digging him into his privacies and after what he’s done saving those he cares even her after getting buried in the coffin, but if that’s not enough nor respecting his decision on his feelings what already has, then that’s her own problem, just a sad, desperate teen ain’t trusting 🤷🏻♂️
I love that you guys now have over 107,000 subscribers!! I'm praying this channel keeps growing 😊 I LOVED Smallville and Michael & Tom are the best Lex & Clark I've ever seen ❤ Thanks so much for doing this for the fans guys, it really means a lot!!
John, John and Annette is what lifted this show far above any of the other WB/CW shows. It added a maturity and passion the others lacked. This coupled with the best young Clark and Lex ever to be casted now and ever, made this show something special that honestly, no other superhero or CW show can touch.
I'm 2 seasons in to the talkville podcast and i love it♡ This may seem random, but when my boyfriend and i started dating 3 years ago i played " Save me" in the living room speakers as i was cleaning the apartment after a small argument and he asked if thats what i wanted, for someone to save me and i jokingly replied only if it's clark and watched his face of confusion once i realized he didn't know the song and has never seen the show i immediately put it on and he was hooked. He's now my husband 😂😂❤❤ Love you guys!
I love how you guys are having these discussions. I love the show. I will watch these now. Tom sounds so nice. He really seems like a good person. I’ve always thought that he just can’t be mean ever. I can’t explain but he just seems good spirited.
I just loved this episode of Talkville. All three of you just do this so well. I was walking around my neighborhood and watching this and laughing. Thanks for this. I watched the show every week when it came out and appreciated what you gents did! My whole family met at my parents house and watched the show each week on two TVs. 25 people in the house. It was awesome.
I remember seeing an intriguing behind-the-scenes commentary featuring John Glover, where he delved into a multitude of topics, including one that piqued my interest: Chloe. Glover expressed Lionel's captivating fascination with Chloe, not in a disconcerting manner, but rather captivated by the brilliance of her intellect. Chloe possesses a remarkable mind that leaves an indelible impression. Without revealing too much, I can share two notable instances. Firstly, it was due to Chloe's influence that Lois embarked on her path as a reporter. Secondly, Chloe skilfully crafted a fictitious history for Kara, spanning from her childhood to present, which even Lex's foremost cyber operative failed to undermine. Such a feat is nothing short of remarkable, considering Lex's penchant for acquiring the best money can procure. Astonishingly, they conceded to Lex that Kara is merely a young woman from Smallville. I have always loved Chloe's character.
Wow its been a great season thanks guys. been great listening to your behind the scenes and unknown memories about Smallville 😊. looking forward to season 3 😁 Thanks Tom Michael and Ryan.😊 and puppy Charlie.
Oh, you guys are awesome! I love how absolutely honest you are about the episodes. Thank you for answering my question. I kinda had an idea it was a stunt double's butt, but I wanted to ask anyway for a bit of fun to see Tom's answer. 😍😍You guys did not disappoint!🤣🤣 Love it and I love to ....Always Listen To Talk Ville 💕💕💕💕
I love Pete friendship with Clark he literally doesn't care that his best friend is an alien, nor does he try to take advantage of that, he literally more interested in the tension between Clark and Lana. Also him being around Clark has made him immune to the weird, he no longer questions the weird or gets freaked out by them for example like a guy juicing meteor rock and getting superstrength, for him it's Tuesday. Reminds of this quote: For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday. --- Bison ---
You gotta remember Michael that this show and the characters are supposed to be in high school and the drama that goes along with it, you're looking at it now watching it as an older gentleman
Felt so bad for Lana. I think they were showing when grown ups don't act like grown ups. I work with youth and some students do end up kind of raising themselves unfortunately.
My pleasure to watch and I am hoping that you guys get farther into the show, I really hope to listen longer. What you guys do is so appreciated I hope that I am able to help it keep going in a small way. Love you guys are awesome!
I also have no memory of this episode or any episode before s4! I do remember binge watching the 10 seasons constantly over the years, but my favourite seasons are the Lois & Clark, Lex/Lana, Jimmy, Oliver, Braniac, Tess, Zod, Watchtower, episodes. Loving the podcast and the calls to Al Gough. I used to watch Home Improvement as a kid too.
Hi Michael, I think you misunderstood the caller's point about the rope not snapping in the truck heist scene. She wasn't questioning their super strength ability to stop the truck ( they were juiced up on kryptonite). The rope would not have held up. It wasn't woven of kryptonite threads. It was normal rope.
You know why I don't need to ask questions about the show? Remember the episode in Season 1 where Lex gives Witney's dad a chance to see him play with Metropolis Sharks and Lex askes Jonathen "Haven't you wondered why things like this happen? And he goes "No I just accept that they do." Well I don't need to question anything I just accept and enjoy that it's here. I don't care if an episode here or there isn't great. It's the ability to set that aside and just watch and love it for what it is.
Ryan Fan-Girling Tom calling him Clark brilliant. I'm behind on the podcast but ahead on my re watch, saw this episode few weeks back and like most already forgot about it... Love the podcast guys so much fun ! Thank you
Love this podcast and y’all. Tom was channeling his inner Terminator in this episode. I loved that Lionel was back. John and Allyson’s interactions in this episode were phenomenal. Chole had a powerful line about being a back up. Zachary did a great job in his role. The tit for tat between Lionel and Lex was so well done. Jennifer Smalls was so selfish in this episode. No one should deny Henry access to his kid. Poor Lana in this episode. You definitely saw the contrast in the father son relationship between Lionel and Lex and Johnathon and Tom. The ladies did a good job in this episode. Creepy Lionel was back. Sam definitely needs to be on the podcast. So many great lines in this episode! Love y’all
A fun episode. The part that I enjoyed the most was the Lana segment with Henry Small. Was sad how it ended, and honestly I wish we had seen a follow up to it in later seasons Along with another appearance of Henry. But, unfortunately it wasn't meant to be. Overall, enjoyable moments
It's weird to say this about a grown man, but Tom laughing and snickering at all of Michael's opinions and antics is the most adorable thing, I think it's my favourite thing about this podcast.
It's interesting how Kryptonite keeps giving everyone else powers but weakens Clark whenever exposed to it. Lionel picks his perfect moment to recruit Chloe when she's at rock bottom. Also, it's funny that Clark's clothes withstood bullets previously, but not fire.
Well, as far as the kryptonite, superman has always had the weakness to green kryptonite. It’s in the comics. As far as giving other people powers, I believe that’s just a Smallville thing. Yes, Lionel picked a fantastic time to recruit Chloe because he was basically kicking her while she was down. He attacked her when she was weak. Like he tells Pete in a later episode, people are at their weakest when they’re angry. And as far as Clark’s clothes, I guess they do technically withstand bullets, but the bullets do leave holes. So the fire basically just left a really big hole😂
@@josephtingley654 nah, so the sun is basically how Clark/Superman’s powers work. He’s like a solar battery. Then when for whatever reason, he’s cut off from the suns rays, his powers are much weaker, if not completely gone. Then with people, when exposed to kryptonite, they either die or get altered (I.e. super powers).
@@RayNotCharles It's the radiation from the sun that gives Clark/ Superman his abilities, just like the radiation from the kryptonite gives humans abilities.
I was asking myself, where Tom is sitting now. Its a totally different background :D That Lionel met Chloe was THE highlight of this episode. loved that. and its great, that a caller mentioned the Blooper scene. Are you going to watch the blooper scenes too? woul be awesome. Theres a lot of farting and goofing around in it :D
Yes more caller need to bring up bloopers 😂. Tom and Michael watching the bloopers would be a great idea cause it would probably trigger memories and help them remember bts stories.
There were very important "Tidbits" in this episode that will move the storylines forward... well into next season, all the way through season four episode TWO! 😉
I wasn’t in your demographic when the show came out, (I’m 66 now), but my Son was, so we watched the first season or so, back then. Then life got in the way. Sorry! I did notice as time went by, that the show was still running… like forever! I’m gonna watch it all now and see all that I missed. I’ve been enjoying Talk Ville very much, gentlemen. Fascinating to me to see your angle of things… and the things that go into making a show. I always thought the dynamic between Clark and Lex was great! Plus… you guys are top notch actors in my book!!! Also… you’ve turned out to be good Dudes, after all the crazy of that time… and what we’ve been through since. Thanks for the memories!
Always a great show guys. I'm about to start rewatching the show again. Hopefully I'll catch up and watch along with yall, really looking forward to Season 3 Episode 1 already, probably one of my favorite Season Openers of the show.
TGI Wednesday!!!! To many story arcs , the Chlark friendship break up, the relationship between Lana and Henry after her talk with Jennifer, how about Lionel helping the Torch? Was funny to see how was that the first student Clark saw in smallville high he x ray vision him to see he was the one with the plate. Love the special effects, that part in which we can se Clark in the big oven was great! Love you guys
Also is it just me or has Tom getting way more fit the last few years than he was in smallville?😅😅 noticed him when he was on Lucifer he looked bigger and now obviously.
Loving this podcast and Inside of You. In fact its cause of this podcast I watch/listen to Inside of You which is quicklu becoming my favorite podcast after this one. Thanks for all the awesome interviews and insight into Smallville
Clark always enters in lex's mansion like he's teleporting :p I remember once lex acknowledging this and said something like : You lost the right to appear in my house without announcing yourself and asking accusations question. he was no more welcomed in his mansion.
Love The Natural movie catch Tom! ⚾️ I thought that too! I remember one time Tom said they agreed to only reference movies not TV shows. Hang in there Michael! They were targeting teens with this love triangle. ❤
I was a teen myself when the show aired, and even I at 15 thought that Chloe was being an ass. I would dump her as a friend. Like give it up girl, he doesn't like you. There are million other good looking Canadian dudes at this school, this look at these pretty extras and move on.
My favorite talkville episodes are the ones when you guys get real and not necessarily shit on the episode but state the obvious truths about them with the humor you guys bring
Lionel destroying the torch, I think it’s part of the process that leads up to eventually Lionel trying to kill Chloe, which ends up getting him arrested in the later seasons. I think this is the first time you see him truly threatening her isn’t it?
Hi Michael! Last week you were talking with Anson Mount and mentioned Poolhall Junkies. And that reminded me; my mom was a makeup artist on Poolhall Junkies! She did yours and Anson's makeup! You might remember her as the Australian named Jasmine. My dad was also working with her on the movie. In fact, they got pregnant with ME during the time of working on that movie!
@@janism9158 I met him in Chicago and I got talking to him and he's a huge Clark and Lois fan, he's looking forward to Season 4 of the podcast, he remembers a lot of their scenes.
Lionel did it! He organise the destruction of the Torch.... the master strategist wanted Chole in his pocket. He played the long game.... another great episode.... you guys really looked like you were having fun recording this episode....
Thank you Michael, you're right, and my same thought. Lana's father storyline was such a loss of time. Complete meh, except for that scene of Lana left in tears. Truly great.
I love hearing about crew members on set and those stories. Some of the best parts of the pod are just you two reminiscing about it. Sometimes thats more fun than the breakdown. Just "Hey, you remember that guy?" then a 5 minute chat. Love it.
One of my favorite episodes... For the 1st time, we actually see Clark as an underdog against the villians... And yes, Home Improvement Kid #2 (shoutout to Zachary Ty Bryan aka Brad Taylor) as he did a good job... I liked Lana's storyline even tho Henry's wife was a douchebag... Chloe (as I'm sure a lot of folk would agree) got on my nerves on this episode... We can call it a defense mechanism, but her jealousy of Clark and Lana's relationship blossoming went into overdrive on this one... I did like this episode a little better than the previous one... I always love the Lex & Lionel scenes... For me, this episode gets 🌹🌹1/2 (2.5 roses) as unpopular as my rating will be lol... #LoveThePodcastFellas #TalkvilleWednesdays
Michael to Tom: you have a great body... well you DID 😂😂😂
Hahahahha! And Tom's expressions killed me!
Tom has aged like a fine wine!! And that includes his body. That man is still on fire! (Pun intended…lol).
@@mindyharrigan7933Agreed!
We really don’t realize how lucky we are that they’re even doing this rewatch podcast, i mean when else can you say that your fav actors from your fav superhero show are reunited and doing a rewatch podcast about every single episode??? NONE.
What im trying to say is, thank you Tom and Michael for doing this!! We really love and appreciate it so much🥺 Plus, it just gives me another excuse to rewatch Smallville! 🤍
Agreed!!! I SO love that they're doing this 😭❤
Totally agree with you !!!
Watched the whole series again since you started this..now it's been on repeat and my wife is losing her mind 😂.
I did the same. I finished the series a few days ago. Now I have to rewatch.
As much as I love the show, I have to confess that the last four episodes are not my favorites. There are great things in them, like Superman, the return of Lex, Johnathan, etc. On the other hand, I wasn't a fan of how the Phantom Zone and Kara were handled, plus Darkseid's three minions were disposed of too easily. Worst thing, Lex's mind was erased. To me, that doesn't do much. Lex still had his company and very possibly technology to get back his memories. Besides, if Toyman and Metallo could know Superman's true identity why would Lex have to forget it? If Toyman works with Lex, he could tell Lex Clark's secret. I'm sorry but to me that whole thing makes no sense and undermines one of the most important aspects of the show: Clark and Lex's friendship.
Still, I love Smallville. I have watched it from beginning to end at least 6 times and will rewatch it again many more times.
Same here except it’s my husband loosing his mind and now singing along for the “save me” song 😂
😂😂😂
lol!! Your poor wife!! I don’t know what happened but turns out I didn’t keep up with the show back then. So it was a pleasure watching seasons 4 to 10. Then I went back and watched it from the beginning again!! Now I’m following along with the this. lol we are nerds man!!😅
@@AgsYo Yessir 😂. Back in school I stopped watching it after season 6-7ish when I went from HS to college. I caught up on it a few years back. Now my son is 13 and loves watching it with me.... Every evening for the past couple months I have it on in the living room and my wife always has a comment or two 😆....
If Al doesn't remember it, then you're off the hook. 😂
I also only remember this episode because of Tom's blooper on the gag reel where he breaks the foam pipe and then beats the other actor with it. 😂😂😂
HAHAHA good rule of thumb
I read this and a few other comments mentioning Al and my brain must be broken because I kept processing it as "A.I." Al is such an uncommon name, I think?
A shame those bloopers aren't on Max
What you always have to remember (as tedious as it may get) is that these characters are supposed to be about 16 or so. Some of the scenarios and reactions may be overly dramatic and overused, but teenagers can be really emotional, petty, impulsive, and jerky to each other. In Chloe’s case, she’s the girl that feels like she’s losing an important friendship and not a priority, which is heightened by her feelings for Clark and the realization that he will never reciprocate those feelings.
Yes, even in the later seasons you know Chloe still smolders a bit for Clark... the one that got away. Unrequited love.
It’s also Warner then CW, they had a style across the entire company that was a bit over the top.
Exactly 👍
@@jsbrads1tweenage angst that is sadly still a thing after all these years and shows suffer for it. Terrible writing and cliche lines. Cringe filled moments.
Thanks for this yes. That is teenagers heightened emotions and hormones makes ya a bit over dramatic about everything.
I loved when Ryan called him Clark! Love it!!
hahaha
@@TalkVillePodcast wishing you guys the best in the next review of season 3 of smallville i notice in these later episodes lionel can see again
@@TalkVillePodcast clark going through the flames naked🤭🔥🔥
@@TalkVillePodcast il give it🌹🌹
My favorite part.
This episode had me laughing so good!!! Especially when Ryan called Tom "Clark" by mistake😂
Even Al didn't remember this bomber 💣
Timestamp?
@@JimmyXWolvie @40:39
haha quick slip up
lol 😅 Tom's eyeroll was priceless 🤣
I love the insight that Tom gives about Chloe on 12:20. Never got that one watching the show.
Totally agree
Tom to the rescue
I actually really love this episode… Clark blasting out of the furnace is awesome, his final fight against them is great because I always love when he uses his powers creatively, and Johnathan’s line “they may have your strength, but they dont have your other abilities.” Is one of my favorite lines in the series from him
That was bothering me too, I don't know why they didn't mention that scene with Jonathan and Clark. It's so memorable.
Can we talk about the moment when Tom says at 9.15 "You're really gonna snap out of it when you're looking at Lana" so cute 🥰 he IS CLARK ! 😂
Absolutely loved the chemistry between Clark and Lana in this one, Tom and Kristin play their roles beautifully. Thanks again guys ❤
Firebutt is one of my favorite of the series. Not for the nudity, but how the door flies open and emphasizing the Superman of it all!
thank you for the support. cant do it without you
**THREE BEST podcast MOMENTS for me:
-Rosey tells Tom he "USED TO HAVE A NICE BOD!"😂🤣
-Ryan calls Tom "Clark"
-Al doesn't remember the episode
Kudos, guys! 👏👏👏
Lol listening to the pod nobody remembers anything especially Tom but it has been over 20 years so makes sense
Tom pointing out when Clark just walks in out of no where 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It happens so often in the mansion. Totally solidifies the ongoing theme of the Luthors having no security 😅
Great podcast! I laughed out loud multiple times! ❤
eh lex said he could come by anytime lol
I don't think you've addressed this, but I find it hilarious how everyone in town, not including scientists of the series, knows how to manipulate the meteor rocks to do whatever they want with them! Regular civilians have turned it into bullets, tattoo ink, steroids, love potions etc. It's wild! LOL!
I think Cloey's character got much better in later seasons but she was always helpful
Chloe
seeing a lot of people say that
Erica Durance knows who hot butt guy is because she hired Tom's doubles/stand ins in the first 3 seasons... she also hired the background actors. You guys should have Erica on to talk about that in Season 3, she was involved in the first 3 seasons in the hiring of so many people.
Love how Tom always stands up for Allison and her character he just sees more in her than Michael
MR is too whiny
Even if putting up with friend turns out to have tantrums when haven’t exactly settled the friendship plan in such promise to hasn’t made then??🤨🤷🏻♂️
Their complaints about Chloe are completely valid. Her character suffers the most revisiting these early seasons. But somewhere around Season 4, the writers finally figure out what to do with her while simultaneously losing any sense of what to do with Lana.
Definitely agree.
Chloe’s character could’ve been dumped at any time since she’s not a true character in the superman world, but she’s the only one of Clark’s friends who lasted throughout all 10 seasons. It says to me that she must’ve been very popular with the fans of the show.
Chloe becomes much better when she learns Clark has super powers imo
THIS. When she finds out about Clark, it gave her character a new purpose.
@@Jake-pq3iz she wasn't a ninja
Tom really appreciates Sam, you can see he enjoyed working with him....
right, the show start to grow under his skin :D
just need him to come on. damn
@@TalkVillePodcast let's hope he does soon.....
@@TalkVillePodcast I'd LOVE Sam to come on, please try and get him! 😂
I think Al knows by now that when Michael calls, it's always something bad about the show. Y'all should give him some positive feedback some time. 😂
I don't think Michael does positivity 😂
I'm sure it's planned before hand lol.
we did on Rosetta
I think Al everytime he sees Michael's number on his phone starts laughing like: here we go again
Right lmao they only call him to complain about the issues they have in the episodes 😂
Michaels anger at the small story line 😂😂
the SMALLS storyline is insane
@@TalkVillePodcast #killoffjennifersmall 😆
I was surprised Henry never returned later. The subplot to Lana’s family tree was unexpected and I did like it, but I see where Michael is coming from.
it's like they wanted to do something w it, then decided nah let's just drop it! could have been great if they had made Henry important to the story but he ended up being another plot device for Lana (just like Whitney!) got to the point where I felt every Henry reference could have been off-screen and wouldn't have made a difference. also, they throw away line about he has 2 other kids and Lana never explores that! crazy.
@@asyouwish3636Yeah, it's usually pretty obvious when tv writers just up and nevermind out of a storyline. This one makes me sad for Lana, they kept taking everyone of her own in her life away from her. Until it was just Clark and his friends who conveniently became her friends.
Chloe's character really starts to shine when she embraces her role as the sidekick, and the love triangle aspect goes away. I mean, she never loses her love for Clark, but she does lose the expectation of their relationship developing further. And that's a beautiful evolution to witness.
Thanks for the Hot Butt, I mean S02E20! 🥂🥂🍻🍻
Just did a rewatch of Witness yesterday to refresh memory. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this episode!! Thank you for making this podcast the best thing about Wednesdays. It is such a blessing ❤ Happy Talk Ville Wednesday ❤️☄️🌽
That scene with Kristen sobbing... Wow, great acting 💕
she killed it!!
yeah, this was her best ep performance for me at this point
Absolutely loving this podcast, I started watching smallville when i was 9 this was the first episode i ever saw my mum let me stay up with her so i could watch it, im 25 now and to this day smallville is my all time favorite show! always wondered what you guys thought of the show so this podcast is something i have always wanted! love you guys keep up the good work!
glad you dig it bud :)
I really like that Johnathan was the one to tell Clark to use his abilities that the jocks don't have.
Her blaming Lana for the divorce seems like further proof to me that what she said to her in the Talon about not getting too close to Henry as eventually he'll get bored was just her trying to play games
The irony is that Chloe was one of the most beloved characters, even *after* Lex up and left
YES! And I keep thinking that Chloe is in high school so her emotions are valid because you know high school girls are dramatic lol
@@zonagal21 but most highschool girls don't act THIS dramatic and throwing tantrums over guys that don't love them 😂. I mean sure we cry about it, we can feel jealous but most girls don't keep bugging the guy for months when the guy let it be known many times that he just wanna be friends and is in love with someone else. Chloe was on another level of annoying and possessive with Clark 😂 I completely get why he quit the torch.
@@vbrandy7088 lol I’ve been a high school girl too and I’m a teacher that works with a bunch a middle school girls and high school girls…these kids can be dramatic. Clark was Chloe’s first love. I’m not saying she wasn’t annoying but her heart was breaking everytime Clark was with Lana so it’s understandable. Trust me, she annoyed me too but at the same time, I get it.
I love how much Tom loves Pete’s character!
Cause he misses Sam not being part of later on after he left
What I love about this episode : Clark and Lana getting closer, Lionel starting to manipulate Chloe which was the beginning of an interesting storyline, Clark and Pete's sidekicks adventures. Hated Henry Small's wife, Chloe never ending jealousy and the bad guys storyline reminded me of the ones in "Kinetic". Can't wait for next week Talkville episode hopefully you will get Kristin for this one interesting and creepy storyline with Lana and Emily Dinsmoore...
Some interesting scenes in this week’s episode and quite a lot of entertaining chat from you three😄 love it 💖
Yes the love triangle is getting old at this point, but in this case I think Chloe has a very valid complaint in that Clark has brushed off his responsibilities for the school paper and missed another deadline, forcing Chloe to put out something she fees is sub-par. In this scene it's not just romantically, she feels Clark deprioritizes her friendship and professionally. Clark is in the wrong here.
Since when did Clark actually agreed in on such committed in a friendship to be work for Chloe at all times?? In elementary making a solute? wasn’t even mentioned as to doing school paper deadlines on his own when more important saving from danger threats cares from about to get killed🤷🏻♂️
@@jeffh06 he's been working for the school paper since season one. That comes with deadlines, which there's been comments about Clark having issues with all along. You sign up for something like the school paper you have comitments. If you can't make them, for whatever reason, people who are inconvenienced by that repeatedly have a right to be upset by that.
I'm glad someone finally said this! I watched the scenes and I totally agreed with Chloe. As a friend, Clark is brushing her off and as her partner at the torch, he's also not doing what he's supposed to do. That is frustrating.
I'm going to have to agree on this one. We don't actually see Clark working very much on anything to do with the paper, so it's easy to forget that he even works at the Torch. Chloe has every right as the editor to expect Clark to turn in his stories on time.
@@michaelholt4557well glad Clark quits just seems toxic of Chloe and doesn’t need to put up this shit from her, like what more does she want from him when trying to get his attention and yet from digging him into his privacies and after what he’s done saving those he cares even her after getting buried in the coffin, but if that’s not enough nor respecting his decision on his feelings what already has, then that’s her own problem, just a sad, desperate teen ain’t trusting 🤷🏻♂️
Iirc, when Clark emerges from the furnace, he wasn't unscathed - he was covered in blisters from the heat which I thought was an interesting touch
Woohoo! Another glorious Wednesday morning with my favorite podcast people 🎉
I love that you guys now have over 107,000 subscribers!! I'm praying this channel keeps growing 😊 I LOVED Smallville and Michael & Tom are the best Lex & Clark I've ever seen ❤ Thanks so much for doing this for the fans guys, it really means a lot!!
This was some of the best commentary yet. Hilarious honesty.
The best kind of honesty.
They need to keep picking apart the plot holes like this it’s so funny
Tom "Beacuseidontrememberthis" Welling 😝
It’s Tom’s go-to for any uncomfortable scenes. 😂
John, John and Annette is what lifted this show far above any of the other WB/CW shows. It added a maturity and passion the others lacked. This coupled with the best young Clark and Lex ever to be casted now and ever, made this show something special that honestly, no other superhero or CW show can touch.
The end was just chef's kiss with the patreon reading! I lost it a few times! Haha
I'm 2 seasons in to the talkville podcast and i love it♡ This may seem random, but when my boyfriend and i started dating 3 years ago i played " Save me" in the living room speakers as i was cleaning the apartment after a small argument and he asked if thats what i wanted, for someone to save me and i jokingly replied only if it's clark and watched his face of confusion once i realized he didn't know the song and has never seen the show i immediately put it on and he was hooked. He's now my husband 😂😂❤❤ Love you guys!
Was Pete REALLY playing it cool with Clark, or was he just deflecting? We later find out he had a very hard time protecting Clark’s secret.
definitely just hanging in there trying to act like they're regular teenage bois. Poor Pete
I can't wait for you guys to get to seasons 6 and 7
Same here. I can’t wait until they get to Lois Lane.😃 And then even later, Tess Mercer.😃
Although Season 2 is good, Season 3 will already be way better, in my opinion. I'm excited to get to the Season 2 finale soon!
I can't wait til they get to season 4
I LOVE TALKVILLE DAY!!! It makes me happy! ❤
I love the podcast. Keep it going, I can't wait for season 4. Love Michael and Tom, they are great actors.
Same here!!😃 So excited about when they start talking about Erica Durance and her portrayal of Lois Lane.😃
I love how you guys are having these discussions. I love the show. I will watch these now. Tom sounds so nice. He really seems like a good person. I’ve always thought that he just can’t be mean ever. I can’t explain but he just seems good spirited.
Keep up the great work, Michael and Tom! I appreciate your efforts to keep Smallville front and center in the hearts of fans.
You made my day, guys!😍 Thank you much! LOVE the podcast!❤
I just loved this episode of Talkville. All three of you just do this so well. I was walking around my neighborhood and watching this and laughing. Thanks for this. I watched the show every week when it came out and appreciated what you gents did! My whole family met at my parents house and watched the show each week on two TVs. 25 people in the house. It was awesome.
I remember seeing an intriguing behind-the-scenes commentary featuring John Glover, where he delved into a multitude of topics, including one that piqued my interest: Chloe. Glover expressed Lionel's captivating fascination with Chloe, not in a disconcerting manner, but rather captivated by the brilliance of her intellect. Chloe possesses a remarkable mind that leaves an indelible impression. Without revealing too much, I can share two notable instances. Firstly, it was due to Chloe's influence that Lois embarked on her path as a reporter. Secondly, Chloe skilfully crafted a fictitious history for Kara, spanning from her childhood to present, which even Lex's foremost cyber operative failed to undermine. Such a feat is nothing short of remarkable, considering Lex's penchant for acquiring the best money can procure. Astonishingly, they conceded to Lex that Kara is merely a young woman from Smallville. I have always loved Chloe's character.
Wow its been a great season thanks guys. been great listening to your behind the scenes and unknown memories about Smallville 😊. looking forward to season 3 😁 Thanks Tom Michael and Ryan.😊 and puppy Charlie.
I actually really enjoy this ep. Something about Clark having to overcome 3 ppl with his same super strength
Oh, you guys are awesome! I love how absolutely honest you are about the episodes. Thank you for answering my question. I kinda had an idea it was a stunt double's butt, but I wanted to ask anyway for a bit of fun to see Tom's answer. 😍😍You guys did not disappoint!🤣🤣 Love it and I love to ....Always Listen To Talk Ville 💕💕💕💕
I love how he just pulls his phone out and calls Al on the spot lmao
I love Pete friendship with Clark he literally doesn't care that his best friend is an alien, nor does he try to take advantage of that, he literally more interested in the tension between Clark and Lana. Also him being around Clark has made him immune to the weird, he no longer questions the weird or gets freaked out by them for example like a guy juicing meteor rock and getting superstrength, for him it's Tuesday.
Reminds of this quote:
For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday.
--- Bison ---
You gotta remember Michael that this show and the characters are supposed to be in high school and the drama that goes along with it, you're looking at it now watching it as an older gentleman
19:20 "A lot of Lana and Henry Smalls bullshit divorce stuff that no one cares about."
Bravo, Michael. You summed it up perfectly. 😂
Felt so bad for Lana. I think they were showing when grown ups don't act like grown ups. I work with youth and some students do end up kind of raising themselves unfortunately.
Not everything can live up to the masterpiece that is Sorority Boys.
My pleasure to watch and I am hoping that you guys get farther into the show, I really hope to listen longer. What you guys do is so appreciated I hope that I am able to help it keep going in a small way. Love you guys are awesome!
I also have no memory of this episode or any episode before s4! I do remember binge watching the 10 seasons constantly over the years, but my favourite seasons are the Lois & Clark, Lex/Lana, Jimmy, Oliver, Braniac, Tess, Zod, Watchtower, episodes. Loving the podcast and the calls to Al Gough. I used to watch Home Improvement as a kid too.
Hi Michael, I think you misunderstood the caller's point about the rope not snapping in the truck heist scene. She wasn't questioning their super strength ability to stop the truck ( they were juiced up on kryptonite). The rope would not have held up. It wasn't woven of kryptonite threads. It was normal rope.
Now that they watch each episode of the show and analyse them I wonder how Smallville nights must be more fun. Just makes me wanna go to one 😢
I randomly started the show in February because I remember the ads when I was a kid and luckily found talkville, love this ✊🏼
This is my 5th time watching Smallville. By far the best TV show I’ve had the privilege to watch.
Thank you for this podcast!
You know why I don't need to ask questions about the show? Remember the episode in Season 1 where Lex gives Witney's dad a chance to see him play with Metropolis Sharks and Lex askes Jonathen "Haven't you wondered why things like this happen? And he goes "No I just accept that they do." Well I don't need to question anything I just accept and enjoy that it's here. I don't care if an episode here or there isn't great. It's the ability to set that aside and just watch and love it for what it is.
Ryan Fan-Girling Tom calling him Clark brilliant. I'm behind on the podcast but ahead on my re watch, saw this episode few weeks back and like most already forgot about it... Love the podcast guys so much fun ! Thank you
Love this podcast and y’all. Tom was channeling his inner Terminator in this episode. I loved that Lionel was back. John and Allyson’s interactions in this episode were phenomenal. Chole had a powerful line about being a back up. Zachary did a great job in his role. The tit for tat between Lionel and Lex was so well done. Jennifer Smalls was so selfish in this episode. No one should deny Henry access to his kid. Poor Lana in this episode. You definitely saw the contrast in the father son relationship between Lionel and Lex and Johnathon and Tom. The ladies did a good job in this episode. Creepy Lionel was back. Sam definitely needs to be on the podcast. So many great lines in this episode! Love y’all
A fun episode. The part that I enjoyed the most was the Lana segment with Henry Small. Was sad how it ended, and honestly I wish we had seen a follow up to it in later seasons Along with another appearance of Henry. But, unfortunately it wasn't meant to be. Overall, enjoyable moments
11.00pm right now here, in Melbourne, Australia. This is a nice way to prepare to go to sleep. Luv ya guys!
It's weird to say this about a grown man, but Tom laughing and snickering at all of Michael's opinions and antics is the most adorable thing, I think it's my favourite thing about this podcast.
It's interesting how Kryptonite keeps giving everyone else powers but weakens Clark whenever exposed to it. Lionel picks his perfect moment to recruit Chloe when she's at rock bottom. Also, it's funny that Clark's clothes withstood bullets previously, but not fire.
Well, as far as the kryptonite, superman has always had the weakness to green kryptonite. It’s in the comics. As far as giving other people powers, I believe that’s just a Smallville thing. Yes, Lionel picked a fantastic time to recruit Chloe because he was basically kicking her while she was down. He attacked her when she was weak. Like he tells Pete in a later episode, people are at their weakest when they’re angry. And as far as Clark’s clothes, I guess they do technically withstand bullets, but the bullets do leave holes. So the fire basically just left a really big hole😂
I've always assumed that the radiation from the kryptonite works like the radiation from the sun for Clark and is reverse for humans.
@@josephtingley654 nah, so the sun is basically how Clark/Superman’s powers work. He’s like a solar battery. Then when for whatever reason, he’s cut off from the suns rays, his powers are much weaker, if not completely gone. Then with people, when exposed to kryptonite, they either die or get altered (I.e. super powers).
@@RayNotCharles It's the radiation from the sun that gives Clark/ Superman his abilities, just like the radiation from the kryptonite gives humans abilities.
IT'S WEDNESDAY!!! 2 of the 3 Taylor Brothers are in a single season? Lmao. This was a fun one, seeing Clark duke it out with other supers for once.
I was asking myself, where Tom is sitting now. Its a totally different background :D
That Lionel met Chloe was THE highlight of this episode. loved that. and its great, that a caller mentioned the Blooper scene. Are you going to watch the blooper scenes too? woul be awesome. Theres a lot of farting and goofing around in it :D
Yes more caller need to bring up bloopers 😂. Tom and Michael watching the bloopers would be a great idea cause it would probably trigger memories and help them remember bts stories.
There were very important "Tidbits" in this episode that will move the storylines forward... well into next season, all the way through season four episode TWO! 😉
Add Bloopers, great suggestion
I think Tom has been shooting a movie but not sure. That would explain the background change and that little chair. 😂
Im so happy discovering your podcast ! Im rewatching Smallville rn and hit season 4 and I'm obsessed. Both of your performances are riveting
I wasn’t in your demographic when the show came out, (I’m 66 now), but my Son was, so we watched the first season or so, back then. Then life got in the way. Sorry!
I did notice as time went by, that the show was still running… like forever!
I’m gonna watch it all now and see all that I missed.
I’ve been enjoying Talk Ville very much, gentlemen. Fascinating to me to see your angle of things… and the things that go into making a show.
I always thought the dynamic between Clark and Lex was great!
Plus… you guys are top notch actors in my book!!!
Also… you’ve turned out to be good Dudes, after all the crazy of that time… and what we’ve been through since.
Thanks for the memories!
Always a great show guys. I'm about to start rewatching the show again. Hopefully I'll catch up and watch along with yall, really looking forward to Season 3 Episode 1 already, probably one of my favorite Season Openers of the show.
TGI Wednesday!!!! To many story arcs , the Chlark friendship break up, the relationship between Lana and Henry after her talk with Jennifer, how about Lionel helping the Torch? Was funny to see how was that the first student Clark saw in smallville high he x ray vision him to see he was the one with the plate. Love the special effects, that part in which we can se Clark in the big oven was great! Love you guys
I love this podcast! Thank you so much for doing this. Your friendship is the stuff of legends.
Also is it just me or has Tom getting way more fit the last few years than he was in smallville?😅😅 noticed him when he was on Lucifer he looked bigger and now obviously.
Loving this podcast and Inside of You. In fact its cause of this podcast I watch/listen to Inside of You which is quicklu becoming my favorite podcast after this one. Thanks for all the awesome interviews and insight into Smallville
Clark always enters in lex's mansion like he's teleporting :p I remember once lex acknowledging this and said something like : You lost the right to appear in my house without announcing yourself and asking accusations question. he was no more welcomed in his mansion.
Love you guys, I'm enjoying this as the first podcast, thank you very much!!!
HAHAHA clark did his own "damn who's that" cracked me up
Love The Natural movie catch Tom! ⚾️ I thought that too! I remember one time Tom said they agreed to only reference movies not TV shows.
Hang in there Michael! They were targeting teens with this love triangle. ❤
I was a teen myself when the show aired, and even I at 15 thought that Chloe was being an ass. I would dump her as a friend. Like give it up girl, he doesn't like you. There are million other good looking Canadian dudes at this school, this look at these pretty extras and move on.
@@DrVVVinK 🤣🤣
My favorite talkville episodes are the ones when you guys get real and not necessarily shit on the episode but state the obvious truths about them with the humor you guys bring
Lionel destroying the torch, I think it’s part of the process that leads up to eventually Lionel trying to kill Chloe, which ends up getting him arrested in the later seasons. I think this is the first time you see him truly threatening her isn’t it?
Hi Michael! Last week you were talking with Anson Mount and mentioned Poolhall Junkies. And that reminded me; my mom was a makeup artist on Poolhall Junkies! She did yours and Anson's makeup! You might remember her as the Australian named Jasmine.
My dad was also working with her on the movie. In fact, they got pregnant with ME during the time of working on that movie!
😎👍 I really hated Mrs. Small for dumping all of her marriage problems on Lana. That would be too much for a teen to deal with.
She’s a real piece of work, she admitted at the very beginning she had a problems with her marriage, her husband was fairly absentee.
Tom is such a Lana/Clana fan 😂🥰
He really is, but in panels, he & Erica also have a great relationship. Hopefully, he becomes a Clark & Lois fan too?!?! 🤔
@@janism9158 I met him in Chicago and I got talking to him and he's a huge Clark and Lois fan, he's looking forward to Season 4 of the podcast, he remembers a lot of their scenes.
"Damn who's that" at 9:45 🤣
Best show on ever. I was so into this and love the podcast
OMG Rosey, thanks for the Airplane props....I was dying!! I LOVE that movie!!
Loved the sow as usual, thanks for taking the time to do it.
Lionel did it! He organise the destruction of the Torch.... the master strategist wanted Chole in his pocket. He played the long game.... another great episode.... you guys really looked like you were having fun recording this episode....
Thank you Michael, you're right, and my same thought. Lana's father storyline was such a loss of time. Complete meh, except for that scene of Lana left in tears. Truly great.
HUGE WASTE!
Lana left in tears was the point and it worked
I love hearing about crew members on set and those stories. Some of the best parts of the pod are just you two reminiscing about it. Sometimes thats more fun than the breakdown. Just "Hey, you remember that guy?" then a 5 minute chat. Love it.
One of my favorite episodes... For the 1st time, we actually see Clark as an underdog against the villians... And yes, Home Improvement Kid #2 (shoutout to Zachary Ty Bryan aka Brad Taylor) as he did a good job... I liked Lana's storyline even tho Henry's wife was a douchebag... Chloe (as I'm sure a lot of folk would agree) got on my nerves on this episode... We can call it a defense mechanism, but her jealousy of Clark and Lana's relationship blossoming went into overdrive on this one... I did like this episode a little better than the previous one... I always love the Lex & Lionel scenes... For me, this episode gets 🌹🌹1/2 (2.5 roses) as unpopular as my rating will be lol... #LoveThePodcastFellas #TalkvilleWednesdays
Man ... Mr Rosenbaum was ON IT on this episode. Is it wrong that I love it when he $hits on an episode a little?!? the honesty is so refreshing. 😁
Thanks for another great episode guys. 👏