We are graced by the director himself this week as Tom Welling takes us through his directorial debut on Smallville in Season 5 Episode 18: FRAGILE! After breaking down the heavy dose of glass attacks Tom pulls back the curtain to everything behind the camera… how he got the gig to direct an episode, what it was like directing a child for his first time as director, and how he stuck to his guns with decisions on set.  Thank you to our sponsors: 🥬 AG1: https://drinkag1.com/talkville ❤️...

Introducing First Look At Trump's Second Term from Pod Save America. Follow the show: Pod Save America Trump begins staffing top roles in his second administration with loyalists and sycophants—and demands that the senators running for majority leader agree to embrace a process that would allow him to appoint whoever he wants without Senate confirmation. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss whether Trump's opening moves are as chilling as we thought they'd be, what we do and don't know about his...

Smallville reaches its D.A.R.E era this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Season 5 Episode 17: VOID! After exploring the difficulty of transforming Kristin Kreuk into a kryptonite junky fiend we explore the nod to Lex Luthor’s black glove future and the meaning behind the visits from beyond to the main characters in this episode. Thank you to our sponsors: 🥬 AG1: https://drinkag1.com/talkville ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/talkville 🍽️ Factor:...

Say it aint so, coming to the end of an era as Tom Welling and Michael Rosnebaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 16: HYPNOTIC! After critiquing some very questionable hypnotism induced storylines the guys dive into the complexities of prop Lousiville Sluggers, the All American Rejects, and what’s behind Brainiac’s evil viral plots. Thank you to our sponsors: 🏈 PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.com/talkville __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon:...

Introducing Rage at Madison Square Garden from Pod Save America. Follow the show: Pod Save America Donald Trump and Kamala Harris offer two very different closing messages as we enter the last week before the election: Harris hits the trail with Beyoncé and Michelle Obama and pitches her economic plan for Puerto Rico, while Trump and his cronies light up Madison Square Garden with more vitriol, racism, and hate than even we're used to. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy react to a packed weekend of...

Expanding the JLA this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit the entrance of the titular character in Smallville Season 5 Episode 15: CYBORG. The guys open up on the poise and joy of working alongside Lee Thompson Young before diving into some fact-checks about Lionel’s blackmailing, exploring the DC ‘toy box’ with Al Gough, and lamenting the fallout bromance between Clark and Lex. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/talkville 🥬 AG1:...

Introducing Trump Closes With Small Fries and Big D*cks from Pod Save America. Follow the show: Pod Save America Running on fumes with just two weeks to go, Trump raves about Arnold Palmer's genitalia and works the fryer at a McDonald's. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris campaigns across the battleground-state suburbs with Liz Cheney, and Barack Obama hits the trail for her in the Sun Belt. Then, Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss the legality of Elon Musk's million-dollar voter-registration giveaways,...

Smallville turns into a horror story this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Season 5 Episode 14: TOMB. After dressing down the turtleneck wardrobe this episode we talk about Chloe’s ‘Clue like’ antics, a moment that reminded us of the classic ‘damn who’s that,’ and character-focused episodes that serve as a tangent from the main storyline. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/talkville 🛡️ Policygenius: https://policygenius.com 🍽️ Factor:...

Introducing Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan on Becoming Roy Cohn and Donald Trump from The Run-Through with Vogue. Follow the show: The Run-Through with Vogue Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan stopped by the Vogue office to tell us all about the making of one of 2024’s most controversial films, The Apprentice, which portrays the mentor/protoge relationship between the powerhouse lawyer Ray Cohn, played by Strong, and Donald Trump, played by Sebastian Stan. Strong and Stan share why...

We get a glimpse into the future this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 13: VENGEANCE! Tom talks about the artistic choice of his vigilante portrayal getting scrapped while we all discuss the underlying themes and motivation behind the A and B storylines in this Arkham-fueled episode. We also get into the emotionally charged ending sendoff of Jonathan Kent and discuss the execution of such an impactful scene. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️...

🌠 Special 100th Episode poster: https://bit.ly/100-poster One of the most impactful episodes of the season… series… and TV in general, join Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Greg Beeman (Director), and Al Gough (Show Creator) for the 100th episode of Smallville in Season 5 Episode 12: RECKONING. The episode speaks for itself, but thankfully we have the geniuses behind it’s execution here to share stories. Al talks about the significance of 100th episodes for TV of this era, Greg shares...

Introducing Uncover Ghost Towns with Brent Underwood from Via Podcast. Follow the show: Via Podcast On the season finale of the Via Podcast, hosts Michelle Donati and Mitti Hicks head into the high deserts of California and Nevada to visit ghost towns. They learn what it's like to actually live in one—where there may or may not be a resident spirit—and where to go to see the most preserved mining towns in the West. Guest Brent Underwood, owner and resident of Cerro Gordo near Death Valley,...

Well aint that a b… join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 11 LOCKDOWN for an action packed safe-room extravaganza. We talk about claustrophobia inside the safe-room, how we would re-write the Sheriff’s death in this episode, and what this means in the grand scheme of things re: Lana, Lex, and Clark’s love triangle. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/talkville 🥬 AG1:...

Introducing Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu On Emily in Paris, Aging Gracefully, and Team Gabriel or Team Marcello from The Run-Through with Vogue. Follow the show: The Run-Through with Vogue Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, who portrays the chic French boss Sylvie in Emily In Paris, joins Chloe and Vogue editor (plus number one fan!) Elise Taylor to chat all things Roman vs Parisian style. Philippine also broke down some of her best red carpet looks, why she has chosen to not care about aging,...

Felt eerie watching this episode for multiple reasons… but join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 10: FANATIC! After remembering when our guest star went full Britney by mimicking Lex Luthor this week we get a very pleasant visit from Kryptonsite’s own Craig Byrne! Bast from the past and a must-listen for any OG fans. Thank you to our sponsors: 🏈 PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.com/talkville __________________________________________________ 💖...

Introducing Fueling the Business with Cyber AI & Automation with Kieran Norton from Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks. Follow the show: Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks In this episode of Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership, interviews Kieran Norton, Principal at Deloitte & Touche LLP and U.S. Cyber and AI Automation Leader. They discuss the evolution from traditional Security Operations Centers (SOC) to AI-native SOCs,...

Ho ho holy cow we have an episode this week… Join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as they revisit one of the most important episodes in Smallville with Season 5 Episode 9: LEXMAS. We spend a lot of time talking about ‘what could have been’ with Lex as he gets a glimpse into an alternate reality, discussing the difficult decision made and the tragedy of his life up to this point. Tentpole episode this week… we go deep! Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp:...

Introducing The Disneyfication of Barcelona from Peak Travel. Follow the show: Peak Travel The transition of Barcelona’s historic La Boqueria market from a place filled with fishmongers and specialty mushroom vendors to chain cafés and smoothie shops has made the city feel more and more like a theme park. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media...

Action packed episode this week as we are graced with an appearance from Brainiac himself, JAMES MARSTERS, as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 8: SOLITUDE! After remembering an uncomfortable and bare introduction to Smallville, James discusses his excitement for joining the story before the story and all the inspiration that went into his phenomenal portrayal as Milton Fine aka Brainiac. As we get into the episode Tom remembers on set stories during his...

Introducing Ride the Rails with Laura Kiniry from Via Podcast. Follow the show: Via Podcast On the latest episode of the Via Podcast, hosts Michelle Donati and Mitti Hicks hop on a train and discover why a slower pace of travel has big benefits, from sights not seen by car or air to the freedom to roam while the landscapes change around you. Guest Laura Kiniry, a travel writer and train-riding expert, reveals her favorite rail adventures through the towering mountains of Glacier National...

Sleeper top tier episode this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 7 SPLINTER! We get a healthy dose of ‘behind the actor’s studio’ as Welling discusses what went into Clark’s evolution of paranoia and impatience in this episode. Outside of that Michael gets a pleasant surprise while rewatching Lexana begin and we all eagerly await Marsters’ appearance on this pod… soon. __________________________________________________ 💖 Patreon:...

Introducing How to Stop Dimming Your Light, Trust Yourself & Shine in Your Authentic Power! Julianne Hough Pt 2 from The Jamie Kern Lima Show. Follow the show: The Jamie Kern Lima Show Are You Ready to believe in YOU?🙌 jamiekernlima.com 👈 Sign up for my FREE Inspirational Newsletter here and you’ll ALSO get special prompt questions to help you grow in your self-worth-building that pair with each episode!🩷  Follow the show so you’ll be the first to get each episode!  ____ If...

The good ole boys are back this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit the Dukes of Hazzard reunion in Smallville Season 5 Episode 6: EXPOSED. After the guys remember what it was like to be inside of Bo and Luke Duke’s reunion they explore Smallville going more adult with parental advisory-inclined scenes and storylines. PLUS we get a visit from the star of this episode herself, ERICA DURANCE as she recalls the funcomfortable scenes in the strip club, facing fears throughout Season...

Ve vant to vorget this episode… Join us for a healthy dose of bauming for Season 5 Episode 5 THIRST! And who else, but the sorority vampire herself KRISTIN KREUK is here to join us for the ride. She opens up about the lessons learned in standing up for your character in a series and deciding when to put your foot down with certain scenes and requests. Outside of that we have fun riffing on the infamous jacuzzi scene, the appearance of the late great Carrie Fisher, and Smallville’s departure...