Persuasion

How is it fair that Zod gets to FLY before Clark?! That’s one of our biggest questions on this week’s Going Back to Smallville rewatch podcast as we revisit Smallville Season 9, Episode 14, “Conspiracy!” This episode takes a surprisingly dark turn with a creepy Kandorian kidnapping storyline that feels straight out of the Saw and Hostel era of horror movies. Seriously, some of this stuff is disturbing! But as interesting as the horror elements are, Zod absolutely steals the show. Between his desperation to protect his people, his complicated relationship with Clark, and the shocking moment Clark saves his life, there’s so much to unpack. And then THAT ENDING! Zod finally gets his Kryptonian powers and TAKES FLIGHT while Clark is still stuck on the ground. How is that even fair?! We’re talking about the shocking twists, the growing tension between Clark and Zod, and why this episode has us so excited about where Smallville Season 9 is heading!📺 WATCH GOING BACK TO SMALLVILLE ON YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/show/VLPL0gHHg-xQBVNIZBqjSOjbPUuwh_wtWZdV?sbp=QAE%3D❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreon: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesomeBecome a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join🛍️ HOPEFULLY AWESOME MERCHhttps://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/📒 SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCESChapters0:00 - Going Back To Smallville - 9x143:10 - Conspiracy Review18:15 - War! What Is It Good For?28:15 - Continuity38:53 - Welcome to the Party Pal!49:35 - Freak of the Week1:00:20 - Puberty But With Super Powers1:01:15 - No Flights, No Tights1:04:32 - Drugs But With Kryptonite1:05:43 - Pizza Time1:06:34 - That’s Just Prime1:08:42 - DCU References1:13:29 - The Talon Mix1:14:33 - Countdown to Superman1:15:18 - Next Time On Smallville: 9x15: Escape📘 CONNECT WITH MATT AND MAGGIEMatt: https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.comMaggie: https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.comHopefully Awesome: https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesomDiscord: https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS AND YOUTUBE MEMBERS THIS MONTH!Thank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | FNX01 | Eric🛒 SMALLVILLE & SUPERMAN PICKSSmallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5RlnSuperman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbFThis episode is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy through them, we may earn a small commission.⚡️ OTHER PODCASTSMy Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUmSailor Moon’s Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cj📬 CONTACT & MAILMatt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United StatesMatt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United StatesFor support or business inquiries: [email protected] GOING BACK TO SMALLVILLEGoing Back to Smallville is our episode-by-episode rewatch of Smallville, following Clark Kent from the pilot all the way through the series finale.Each week, Matt and Maggie revisit the story, rank the Freak of the Week, dig into continuity, DC Comics references and Easter eggs, and track Clark’s journey toward becoming Superman—with plenty of nostalgia, laughs, tangents, and wonderfully early-2000s weirdness along the way.Whether you grew up watching Smallville, discovered it later, or just love Superman and DC Comics, come go back to Smallville with us—one episode at a time.Going Back to Smallville is part of Hopefully Awesome, where we keep things positive, have fun, and geek out over the stuff we love.

Clark wanted a little old-fashioned romance, but he DEFINITELY wasn’t prepared for this version of Lois Lane! On this episode of Going Back to Smallville, our Smallville rewatch podcast and series retrospective, we’re talking Season 9, Episode 13, “Persuasion,” and we absolutely LOVED this one! When a new form of Kryptonite gives Clark the power of persuasion, one innocent comment turns Lois into a 1950s housewife, complete with a disastrous home-cooked dinner and some very unexpected wedding plans! Watching Lois act so differently is hilarious, but the real comedy comes from Clark realizing he’s responsible for all of it and immediately regretting what he said. The poor guy just wants his Lois back! We’re also geeking out over the introduction of Gemstone Kryptonite, the chaos it creates for Chloe, and the growing tension between Clark and Zod as the Kandorian storyline takes some serious turns. Between the laughs, the sweet Clark and Lois moments, and the bigger Superman story unfolding, this Valentine’s Day episode was an absolute blast to revisit!📺 WATCH GOING BACK TO SMALLVILLE ON YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/show/VLPL0gHHg-xQBVNIZBqjSOjbPUuwh_wtWZdV?sbp=QAE%3D❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreon: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesomeBecome a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join🛍️ HOPEFULLY AWESOME MERCHhttps://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/📒 SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCESChapters0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 9x133:43 -Persuasion Review16:24 -War! What Is It Good For?24:02 -Continuity34:31 -In Memoriam35:35 -Freak of the Week39:56 -Traitor40:34 -Puberty But With Super Powers41:26 -No Flights, No Tights43:24 -Drugs But With Kryptonite47:05 -Pizza Time48:25 -That’s Just Prime50:50 -DCU References54:28 -The Talon Mix54:52 -Countdown to Superman55:35 -Next Time On Smallville: 9x14: Conspiracy📘 CONNECT WITH MATT AND MAGGIEMatt: https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.comMaggie: https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.comHopefully Awesome: https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesomDiscord: https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS AND YOUTUBE MEMBERS THIS MONTH!Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | FNX01 | Eric🛒 SMALLVILLE & SUPERMANSmallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5RlnSuperman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbFThis episode is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy through them, we may earn a small commission.⚡️ OTHER PODCASTSMy Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUmSailor Moon’s Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cj📬 CONTACT & MAILMatt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United StatesMatt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United StatesFor support or business inquiries: [email protected] GOING BACK TO SMALLVILLEGoing Back to Smallville is our episode-by-episode rewatch of Smallville, following Clark Kent from the pilot all the way through the series finale.Each week, Matt and Maggie revisit the story, rank the Freak of the Week, dig into continuity, DC Comics references and Easter eggs, and track Clark’s journey toward becoming Superman—with plenty of nostalgia, laughs, tangents, and wonderfully early-2000s weirdness along the way.Whether you grew up watching Smallville, discovered it later, or just love Superman and DC Comics, come go back to Smallville with us—one episode at a time.Going Back to Smallville is part of Hopefully Awesome, where we keep things positive, have fun, and geek out over the stuff we love.

We had an absolute blast with this one. On Going Back to Smallville, our Smallville rewatch podcast and series retrospective, we’re revisiting Season 9, Episode 12, “Warrior,” a wonderfully comic-booky episode packed with superhero wish fulfillment, magic, and some very Shazam-inspired energy. We talk about Alec becoming the living version of Warrior Angel, Lois absolutely owning WonderCon in her Amazon princess costume, and why this episode feels like Smallville giving itself permission to just have fun. But the real highlight for us is Clark and Zatanna. Their chemistry is fantastic, Zatanna tempting Clark to embrace a little fantasy is a great character beat, and Clark breaking through her spell because his feelings for Lois are stronger makes the whole thing even better. Add in Chloe getting swept up in her own superhero fantasy and plenty of DC Comics goodness, and “Warrior” ended up being one of the most purely enjoyable episodes we’ve had in a while.📺 Watch Going Back to Smallville on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/show/VLPL0gHHg-xQBVNIZBqjSOjbPUuwh_wtWZdV?sbp=QAE%3D❤️ Support the ShowPatreon: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesomeBecome a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join🛍️ Hopefully Awesome Merchhttps://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/📒 Show Notes and ResourcesTime Stamps0:00 - Going Back to Smallville - 9x123:55 - Warrior Review16:55 - War! What Is It Good For?28:40 - Continuity40:57 - Freak of the Week48:18 - Traitor50:35 - Puberty But With Super Powers51:30 - No Flights, No Tights57:45 - Pizza Time1:02:35 - That’s Just Prime1:09:32 - DCU References1:22:20 - The Talon Mix1:25:04 - Countdown to Superman1:26:27 - Next Time On Smallville: 9x13: Persuasion📘 Connect With Matt and Maggie➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4❤️ Thank You to Our Patrons and YouTube Members This Month!Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | FNX01 | Eric🛒 Smallville & SupermanSmallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5RlnSuperman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbFThis episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something, we’ll receive a small commission.⚡️ OTHER PODCASTSMy Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUmSailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cj📬 Mail to:Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United StatesMatt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United StatesFor support inquiries or business inquiries, please email us at [email protected] Going Back to SmallvilleGoing Back to Smallville is our episode-by-episode rewatch of Smallville, following Clark Kent from the pilot all the way through the series finale.Each week, Matt and Maggie revisit the story, rank the Freak of the Week, dig into continuity, DC Comics references and Easter eggs, and track Clark’s journey toward becoming Superman — with plenty of nostalgia, laughs, tangents, and wonderfully early-2000s weirdness along the way.Whether you grew up watching Smallville, discovered it later, or just love Superman and DC Comics, come go back to Smallville with us — one episode at a time.Going Back to Smallville is part of Hopefully Awesome, where we keep things positive, have fun, and geek out over the stuff we love.

We’re revisiting Season 9’s “Absolute Justice,” and we absolutely LOVED this one. Smallville goes full DC Comics as the Justice Society of America enters the story, bringing Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Stargirl, Checkmate, and a whole lot of superhero history along with them. This two-part event honestly feels more like a Smallville movie than a regular episode, and we’re geeking out over seeing Clark come face-to-face with the generation of heroes that came before him. We talk about Hawkman and Oliver’s wonderfully chaotic rivalry, Kent Nelson’s heartbreaking story as Doctor Fate, the JSA’s legacy, and those HUGE glimpses into Clark’s future as the hero who will lead a new generation. Plus, Martian Manhunter is back, Amanda Waller is pulling the strings, and Smallville suddenly feels like one enormous living DC Universe. This is the kind of episode Going Back to Smallville was made for.Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesomeBecome a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/joinCheck out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United StatesMatt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States📒Show Notes and Resources0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 9x112:10 -Absolute Justice Review39:59 -War! What Is It Good For?49:27 -Continuity1:01:35 -Welcome to the Party Pal!1:08:23 -In Memoriam1:11:17 -Freak of the Week1:14:48 -Traitor1:15:39 -Puberty But With Super Powers1:16:48 -No Flights, No Tights1:18:08 -Pizza Time1:19:01 -That’s Just Prime1:26:46 -DCU References1:47:13 -Countdown to Superman1:48:26 -Next Time On Smallville: 9x12: Warrior📘Connect With Matt and Maggie➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To SmallvilleApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUwThank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | FNX01 | Devin Galbraith | EricSmallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5RlnSuperman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbFEach week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you're looking for drama and toxicity, we're not the droids you're looking for.⚡️OTHER PODCASTSMy Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUmSailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cjFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email us at [email protected] this video: It’s time to return to where the legend began. Join us as we revisit every episode of *Smallville*, the show that redefined the Superman legacy for a new generation. From Clark Kent’s first days in Smallville to the epic conclusion after ten seasons, we’re covering it all—one week at a time.Perfect for fans who grew up watching *Smallville* or anyone fascinated by the evolution of Superman, this podcast is your weekly dive into the series that brought the Man of Steel’s origin story to life. Each episode, we break down the plot, rank the “freaks of the week,” dig into the DC references, hunt for Easter eggs, and celebrate the moments that made *Smallville* a cornerstone of superhero television.

Oliver’s past comes back with a bow and a serious grudge. We’re digging into the arrival of the Dark Archer, Oliver’s struggle with the darker side of himself, and how Mia fits into a story that forces him to confront the kind of hero he actually wants to be. Lois and Clark try to navigate being an official couple, while danger keeps finding them in the forms of arrows to the chest and hospital visits from Zod. Disciple gives us plenty to be excited and nervous about heading deeper into Season 9.Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesomeBecome a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/joinCheck out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United StatesMatt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States📒Show Notes and ResourcesTime Stamps 0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 9x104:45 -Disciple Review18:20 -War! What Is It Good For?22:10 -Continuity34:00 -In Memoriam35:47 -Freak of the Week40:25 -Puberty But With Super Powers42:39 -No Flights, No Tights43:30 -That’s Just Prime48:04 -DCU References58:19 -The Talon Mix57:00 -Countdown to Superman58:27 -Next Time On Smallville: 9x11: Absolute Justice📘Connect With Matt and Maggie➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To SmallvilleApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUwThank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | FNX01 | Devin Galbraith | EricSmallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5RlnSuperman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbFEach week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you're looking for drama and toxicity, we're not the droids you're looking for.⚡️OTHER PODCASTSMy Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUmSailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cjFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email us at [email protected] this video: It’s time to return to where the legend began. Join us as we revisit every episode of *Smallville*, the show that redefined the Superman legacy for a new generation. From Clark Kent’s first days in Smallville to the epic conclusion after ten seasons, we’re covering it all—one week at a time.Perfect for fans who grew up watching *Smallville* or anyone fascinated by the evolution of Superman, this podcast is your weekly dive into the series that brought the Man of Steel’s origin story to life. Each episode, we break down the plot, rank the “freaks of the week,” dig into the DC references, hunt for Easter eggs, and celebrate the moments that made *Smallville* a cornerstone of superhero television.Hosted by a married couple who loves geeking out over all things 90s, 00s, and DC Comics, *Going Back to Smallville* is all about keeping things positive, fun, and nostalgic. As part of the "Hopefully Awesome" family, we bring the same humor and enthusiasm that you’ve come to expect from our other shows. So, put on your red and blue, grab your meteor rock detector, and let’s go back to where it all began—one episode at a time!

Things got very Days of Future Past this week. We break down Season 9, Episode 9, “Pandora,” and finally experience the nightmare future Lois has been seeing all season. We LOVED this one. Lois gets dropped into a Metropolis where Zod has won, the sun has turned red, the resistance is barely hanging on, and Clark has become a broken version of himself after losing her. Seeing this world through Lois makes everything hit harder, especially as she reunites with Clark and we learn just how much her disappearance changed him. It has that alternate-future energy we love from stories like Buffy’s “The Wish” and the Terminator movies, where everything has gone horribly wrong and our heroes are fighting from underneath. Add in some HUGE Clark and Lois moments, and “Pandora” has us seriously excited, a little mind-blown, and very ready to see where Smallville Season 9 goes next. Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesomeBecome a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/joinCheck out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United StatesMatt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States📒Show Notes and ResourcesTime Stamps 0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 9x904:11 - Pandora Review19:51 -War! What Is It Good For?28:50 -Continuity39:52 -In Memoriam40:42 -Freak of the Week45:03 -Traitor47:36 -Puberty But With Super Powers49:11 -No Flights, No Tights50:44 -Drugs But With Kryptonite53:00 -Pizza Time55:17 -That’s Just Prime59:29 -DCU References1:18:48 -Countdown to Superman1:19:33 -Next Time On Smallville: 9x10: Disciple📘Connect With Matt and Maggie➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To SmallvilleApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUwThank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | FNX01 | Devin Galbraith | EricSmallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5RlnSuperman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbFEach week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you're looking for drama and toxicity, we're not the droids you're looking for.⚡️OTHER PODCASTSMy Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUmSailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cjFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email us at [email protected] this video: It’s time to return to where the legend began. Join us as we revisit every episode of *Smallville*, the show that redefined the Superman legacy for a new generation. From Clark Kent’s first days in Smallville to the epic conclusion after ten seasons, we’re covering it all—one week at a time.Perfect for fans who grew up watching *Smallville* or anyone fascinated by the evolution of Superman, this podcast is your weekly dive into the series that brought the Man of Steel’s origin story to life. Each episode, we break down the plot, rank the “freaks of the week,” dig into the DC references, hunt for Easter eggs, and celebrate the moments that made *Smallville* a cornerstone of superhero television.

The Wonder Twins are in Smallville!! We’re freaking out over 9x8 “Idol” and the wonderfully absurd decision to bring Zan and Jayna into this universe. Somehow, that’s only half the reason we absolutely LOVE this episode, because Lois and Clark are getting seriously steamy. Lois starts putting the pieces together about Clark and the Blur, Clark gets dangerously close to exposing his secret, and the whole thing builds to Lois realizing that no matter how she feels about the Blur, she can’t stop thinking about Clark. Then she turns around and gives him THAT KISS. We’re talking Wonder Twin powers, Clark becoming a true symbol of hope, Lois nearly discovering everything, and one of our favorite Lois and Clark moments yet. Smallville “Idol” is ridiculous, romantic, and exactly our kind of episode.Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesomeBecome a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/joinCheck out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United StatesMatt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States📒Show Notes and ResourcesTime Stamps 0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 9x80:38 - Idol Review13:15 -War! What Is It Good For?21:39 -Continuity28:58 -Welcome to the Party Pal!31:10 -Freak of the Week34:36 -Traitor35:50 -Puberty But With Super Powers38:01 -No Flights, No Tights38:54 -That’s Just Prime42:04 -DCU References57:11 -The Talon Mix57:41 -Countdown to Superman59:01 -Next Time On Smallville: 9x9: Pandora📘Connect With Matt and Maggie➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To SmallvilleApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUwThank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | FNX01 | Devin Galbraith | EricSmallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5RlnSuperman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbFEach week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you're looking for drama and toxicity, we're not the droids you're looking for.⚡️OTHER PODCASTSMy Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUmSailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cjFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email us at [email protected] this video: It’s time to return to where the legend began. Join us as we revisit every episode of *Smallville*, the show that redefined the Superman legacy for a new generation. From Clark Kent’s first days in Smallville to the epic conclusion after ten seasons, we’re covering it all—one week at a time.Perfect for fans who grew up watching *Smallville* or anyone fascinated by the evolution of Superman, this podcast is your weekly dive into the series that brought the Man of Steel’s origin story to life. Each episode, we break down the plot, rank the “freaks of the week,” dig into the DC references, hunt for Easter eggs, and celebrate the moments that made *Smallville* a cornerstone of superhero television.

We absolutely loved how big, emotional, and downright epic this one felt. For the first time, Clark’s flesh-and-blood father Jor-El is actually in Smallville, giving Clark the chance to come painfully close to knowing the man behind the voice that has guided him for years. We’re talking about Jor-El and Zod’s friendship before everything fell apart, the tragedy that shaped Zod after losing his wife and child, and just how heartbreaking it is watching so many relationships on Krypton end in loss. We definitely missed having Lois around this week, but getting to see more of Krypton before its destruction gave Season 9 a scale we weren’t expecting. And when Clark finally meets Jor-El? This one got us. “Kandor” is a sad episode, but it’s also one of those Smallville stories that makes Clark’s Kryptonian history feel bigger than ever while still bringing everything back home to the Kent Farm.Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesomeBecome a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/joinCheck out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United StatesMatt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States📒Show Notes and ResourcesTime Stamps 0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 9x71:36 -Kandor Review16:48 -War! What Is It Good For?21:07 -Continuity44:05 -Freak of the Week50:35 -Traitor52:13 -Puberty But With Super Powers54:07 -No Flights, No Tights54:07 -Drugs But With Kryptonite55:07 -That’s Just Prime59:01 -DCU References1:13:40 -Countdown to Superman1:15:13 -Next Time On Smallville: 9x8: Idol📘Connect With Matt and Maggie➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To SmallvilleApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUwThank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | FNX01 | Devin Galbraith | EricSmallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5RlnSuperman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbFEach week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you're looking for drama and toxicity, we're not the droids you're looking for.⚡️OTHER PODCASTSMy Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUmSailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cjFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email us at [email protected] this video: It’s time to return to where the legend began. Join us as we revisit every episode of *Smallville*, the show that redefined the Superman legacy for a new generation. From Clark Kent’s first days in Smallville to the epic conclusion after ten seasons, we’re covering it all—one week at a time.Perfect for fans who grew up watching *Smallville* or anyone fascinated by the evolution of Superman, this podcast is your weekly dive into the series that brought the Man of Steel’s origin story to life. Each episode, we break down the plot, rank the “freaks of the week,” dig into the DC references, hunt for Easter eggs, and celebrate the moments that made *Smallville* a cornerstone of superhero television.

After years of flirting, fighting, terrible timing, and enough unresolved tension to power all of Metropolis, this episode gives us the moment we’ve been waiting for, and we absolutely loved it. Clark and Lois’ chemistry is basically the heartbeat of the entire episode, from their wonderfully awkward Good Morning Metropolis audition to jealous Clark watching Lois and Oliver together, Lois finally admitting how she really feels about Clark, and that incredible final scene at the Daily Planet. We also get Oliver taking Mia under his wing, bringing Speedy into the Smallville universe, plus Tess and Zod continuing their dangerous game of Kryptonian chess. There’s a lot happening in Smallville 9x6 “Crossfire,” but for us, this one belongs to Clark and Lois. That kiss was a long time coming, and it was absolutely worth the wait. Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesomeBecome a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/joinCheck out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United StatesMatt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States📒Show Notes and ResourcesTime Stamps 0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 9x6 2:09 -Crossfire Review18:00 -How Lois and Clark Have Progressed This Week25:27 -War! What Is It Good For?37:16 -Continuity51:30 -Welcome to the Party Pal!54:00 -Freak of the Week1:07:10 -Traitor1:08:20 -Puberty But With Super Powers1:10:20 -No Flights, No Tights1:11:58 -Pizza Time1:12:50 -That’s Just Prime1:16:18 -DCU References1:30:38 -The Talon Mix1:31:40 -Countdown to Superman1:32:00 -Next Time On Smallville: 9x7: Kandor📘Connect With Matt and Maggie➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To SmallvilleApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUwThank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | Blahman | Devin Galbraith Smallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5RlnSuperman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbFEach week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you're looking for drama and toxicity, we're not the droids you're looking for.⚡️OTHER PODCASTSMy Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUmSailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cjFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email us at [email protected] this video: It’s time to return to where the legend began. Join us as we revisit every episode of *Smallville*, the show that redefined the Superman legacy for a new generation. From Clark Kent’s first days in Smallville to the epic conclusion after ten seasons, we’re covering it all—one week at a time.Perfect for fans who grew up watching *Smallville* or anyone fascinated by the evolution of Superman, this podcast is your weekly dive into the series that brought the Man of Steel’s origin story to life. Each episode, we break down the plot, rank the “freaks of the week,” dig into the DC references, hunt for Easter eggs, and celebrate the moments that made *Smallville* a cornerstone of superhero television.

This one feels less like a typical superhero episode and more like Smallville’s take on Michael Douglas’s The Game. In this episode of our Going Back to Smallville rewatch podcast and series retrospective, Oliver Queen is pushed through a wild, increasingly dangerous game that forces him to confront just how far he’s fallen and whether there’s still a hero underneath all that pain. Chloe’s methods are definitely extreme, Lois gets pulled into the chaos, and we’ve got plenty to say about all of it, but what really makes “Roulette” work for us is Oliver’s redemption. Seeing him rediscover the part of himself that wants to save people, followed by the return of Green Arrow alongside Clark, made this one incredibly satisfying. The Green Arrow is back, and we couldn’t be happier. Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesomeBecome a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/joinCheck out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United StatesMatt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States📒Show Notes and ResourcesTime Stamps 0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 9x52:25 -Roulette Review25:53 -War! What Is It Good For?36:00 -Continuity45:22 -Freak of the Week54:25 -Traitor56:22 -Puberty But With Super Powers57:32 -No Flights, No Tights1:02:30 -Drugs But With Kryptonite1:03:20 -Pizza Time1:05:15 -That’s Just Prime1:10:00 -DCU References1:23:45 -The Talon Mix1:24:50 -Countdown to Superman1:26:24 -Next Time On Smallville: 9x6: Crossfire📘Connect With Matt and Maggie➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To SmallvilleApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUwThank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | Blahman | Devin Galbraith Smallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5RlnSuperman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbFEach week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you're looking for drama and toxicity, we're not the droids you're looking for.⚡️OTHER PODCASTSMy Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUmSailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cjFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email us at [email protected] this video: It’s time to return to where the legend began. Join us as we revisit every episode of *Smallville*, the show that redefined the Superman legacy for a new generation. From Clark Kent’s first days in Smallville to the epic conclusion after ten seasons, we’re covering it all—one week at a time.Perfect for fans who grew up watching *Smallville* or anyone fascinated by the evolution of Superman, this podcast is your weekly dive into the series that brought the Man of Steel’s origin story to life. Each episode, we break down the plot, rank the “freaks of the week,” dig into the DC references, hunt for Easter eggs, and celebrate the moments that made *Smallville* a cornerstone of superhero television.