http://www.smallvillepodcast.com Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:48:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Derek and Bryan delve into the last half of 'Detective', the second installment of the new season, as we look deeper into what's in store for 'Haunted' and now, 'Effigy'; the first foray into the newly expanded Smallville season 11 universe. Bryan shares more insight into Batman and Nightwing and ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/vqO5rZ-5Osk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/vqO5rZ-5Osk/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2012/12/14/shoe-episode-182-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cdetective%e2%80%9d-chapters-19-24-feat-bryan-q-miller/ We're back with two new chapters of Smallville Season 11 for the second episode, 'Detective'. Just as Superman and Batman are teaming up, Steve, Derek, and Bryan Q. Miller delve into the interworkings of the world's finest as they form an uneasy alliance on the hunt for the man who ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/-BU42PUdlzo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/-BU42PUdlzo/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2012/10/05/shoe-episode-181-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cdetective%e2%80%9d-chapters-17-18-feat-bryan-q-miller/ Sterek is back after a hiatus to talk Batman! And Superman! Together at last, the Dark Knight has come to Metropolis and after ten years of waiting to see what an introduction between Bruce and Clark would be like, we're finally here. Bryan Q. Miller's second outing on season eleven ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/zTSFAmjd-Wg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/zTSFAmjd-Wg/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2012/09/20/shoe-episode-180-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cdetective%e2%80%9d-chapters-13-16/ The final act of the season premiere of Smallville's 11th year is upon us, and chapter 10 lands with a big one-two punch for its readers. Superman and Cyborg Superman prepare to face off as Lex Luthor and others look on. What were the Steve and Derek's favorite bits from ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/TUtNfYnT9c0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/TUtNfYnT9c0/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2012/07/13/shoe-episode-178-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cguardian%e2%80%9d-chapter-10/ Back again with an all new episode for the latest chapter of Smallville Season 11. We briefly discuss the decision to let Max Landis write for Action Comics Annual #1 after his YouTube video from last year, then get to the good stuff as Bryan Q. Miller continues to bring ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/slXpvnRM3do" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/slXpvnRM3do/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2012/07/06/shoe-episode-176-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cguardian%e2%80%9d-chapter-9/ We're back...we'll explain everything inside. Steve and Derek return with all new episodes of Starkville's House of El in honor of Bryan Q. Miller's Smallville Season 11 - and who better to join us than the man himself? BQM will be dropping by at the conclusion of Smallville episodes to ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/dLTLixuWTHM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/dLTLixuWTHM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2012/06/22/shoe-episode-176-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cguardian%e2%80%9d-chapters-1-8/ We're back. We'll explain later. New episodes of Starkville's House of El with Steve and Derek start this Friday, June 22nd. Oh yeah, look for Bryan Q. Miller too. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/shoepodcast to stay informed.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/3diW7OIGHTE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/3diW7OIGHTE/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2012/06/20/long-story-short/ Reports of its death were highly exaggerated. “Starkville’s House of El: The Movie” (aka Episode 175) is a 2 hour documentary chronicling the story of Smallville, SHoE, and the friendships and stories that were born out of both. It’s our thank you to our listeners for five years of being ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/bK_EfVcft9I" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/bK_EfVcft9I/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/12/13/shoe-episode-175-sign-off/ Reports of its death were highly exaggerated. "Starkville's House of El: The Movie" (aka Episode 175) is a 2 hour documentary chronicling the story of Smallville, SHoE, and the friendships and stories that were born out of both. It's our thank you to our listeners for five years of being ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/MyJ20tDdiJo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/MyJ20tDdiJo/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/12/13/shoe175/ We've been called every name in the book over this episode. Liars is the one that keeps coming back. I can assure you we are in no way lying when it comes to our final episode of Starkville's House of El. It is a very personal thing for me and ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/SgMM0NRJHxM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/SgMM0NRJHxM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/11/16/episode-175-sign-off-news/ Remember in Episode 174 when we asked you to be patient? Keep it up! SHoE 175 is in the process of being completed and will hopefully be out by this weekend, though don't hold me to that. With over 100 listener submitted videos, plus our own footage, this has been ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/2Wij2lJx5J4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/2Wij2lJx5J4/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/06/06/shoe-175-update/ We ate like men and we cried like women. That seemed to be the running joke of the weekend in Hazlehurst, GA. Two guys set out to watch the end of a series together and ended up blubbering like little kids with skinned knees. I had decided a while back that ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/cY7xQI72-Ag" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/cY7xQI72-Ag/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/05/17/how-do-you-sum-up-five-years/ As Smallville goes dark for the last time, the guys go live. Derek, Steve, Joe, Damian and Robin join up for the final installment of SHoE's Smallville companion episodes and discuss the two-part series finale. What was it like to believe that a man can fly? Listen and find out ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/kU18sGnM3I8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/kU18sGnM3I8/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/05/15/shoe-episode-174-finale-live/ At 11:30 PM EST - Derek, Steve, Damian, Robin and Joe will go live for the final episode of Smallville, which you can join in on at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/starkville-house-of-el. Be sure not to miss the last episode of SHoE with all the hosts before our final 175th video episode. There will be a ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/rPJgpyhZkx4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/rPJgpyhZkx4/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/05/13/shoe-live-finale-post-show-tonight/ BE THERE AS SMALLVILLE WRAPS UP CLARK KENT’S TEN-YEAR JOURNEY IN AN EPIC TWO-HOUR SERIES FINALE — The story of Clark Kent culminates in this epic two-hour series finale as Clark takes the last step to becoming the Man of Steel. With surprise guest appearances, nods to the first few ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/Pw6qXEdiBm4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/Pw6qXEdiBm4/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/05/13/series-finale-airs-tonight/ To celebrate the end of Smallville, I created photoshops that are kind of like trading cards that go from A to Z and who or what the letter corresponds with. This series was released every Friday until the finale of Smallville, and posted daily on  my Tumblr blog, the Wall ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/CdypUMVnObw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/CdypUMVnObw/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/05/13/smallville-a-z-final-week/ One episode left. As I write this review, just a little over twenty-four hours until it is all over. The end of the journey, the end of the beginning. What a long, strange trip it has been, indeed. But before we say good-bye to Smallville (and I’ve been told we ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/LcF1rYcOlWE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/LcF1rYcOlWE/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/05/13/rebeccas-prophecy-review/ The last regular episode of SHoE, Steve and Derek join together one last time over the mics for Smallville's penultimate 'Prophecy'. Did it lose a little steam leading into the series finale, or keep the full momentum of the last batch of episodes? We give our full review, plus news ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/L96TbXBVxsg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/L96TbXBVxsg/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/05/10/shoe-episode-173-prophecy/ JOR-EL GIVES LOIS SUPER POWERS; KARA returns — Clark takes Lois to the Fortress to get Jor-El’s (voiced by Terrance Stamp) blessing for their marriage. Jor-El bestows a unique wedding gift on the couple – he gives Lois Clark’s super powers so she can see what it’s like to ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/FN_f-0SzA4Q" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/FN_f-0SzA4Q/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/05/06/prophecy-airs-tonight/ If you've listened to SHoE for more than a couple of episodes, you know it's something near and dear to our heart that we've done for free, and given up countless hours a week to work on, for five years now. And even though there will always be Superman to ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/yhlokFcACRQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/yhlokFcACRQ/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/05/05/be-a-part-of-the-shoe-finale/ To celebrate the end of Smallville, I have decided to create photoshops that are kind of like trading cards that go from A to Z and who or what the letter corresponds with. This series will be released every Friday until the finale of Smallville, but if you want ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/YEezyetvUVU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/YEezyetvUVU/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/05/05/smallville-a-z-week-three/ What to say about “Dominion”? It was Justin Hartley’s (Oliver Queen) directorial debut, it was a Smallville spin on movies like 300, and it featured the return of the previously exiled Zod (Callum Blue). The plot for this episode, the nineteenth of the season, was rather simple. The episode wasn’t ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/IG1HTGY93YY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/IG1HTGY93YY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/05/05/rebeccas-dominion-review/ The gang is all here for the return of General Zod. All the Zod(s)! Steve, Damian, Robin, Derek and Joe come together for a ton of discussion, not only covering the next-to-next-to last episode of Smallville, 'Dominion', but also the events of Action Comics 900, specifically Superman renouncing his American ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/0SwscQRhBnQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/0SwscQRhBnQ/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/05/03/shoe-episode-172-dominion/ The concept behind “Booster,” the eighteenth episode of Smallville’s final scene (written DC Comics’ star Geoff Johns) wasn’t exactly complicated. A mixture of the old adage “be yourself” and “it’s the man that makes the hero, not the suit he wears” combined for an entertaining, if a slightly heavy handed ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/XqRFMb4_rpY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/XqRFMb4_rpY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/05/02/rebeccas-booster-review/ We've had a lot of tweets and emails recently about our SHoE shirts. And yes, they are still available! Visit SamAndNate.com to purchase our Fortress design and have a piece of Starkville's House of El memorabilia long after our show ends in 3 weeks. They are $15 for men and $20 for ladies. So ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/eDTuWVahAbk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/eDTuWVahAbk/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/29/shoe-shirts-still-available/ ZOD (Callum Blue) RETURNS IN JUSTIN HARTLEY’S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT EPISODE — Tess learns that General Slade was found unconscious on a street corner, proof that someone has gained access to the Phantom Zone’s escape portal and sent him back. Clark decides to return to the exiled land to make ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/PZbSQeW_HH0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/PZbSQeW_HH0/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/29/dominion-airs-tonight/ To celebrate the end of Smallville, I have decided to create photoshops that are kind of like trading cards that go from A to Z and who or what the letter corresponds with. This series will be released every Friday until the finale of Smallville, but if you want to ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/WAXDfQQmP2E" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/WAXDfQQmP2E/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/28/smallville-a-z-week-two/ For the next three weeks, I will be selecting 5 Smallville trivia questions from your submissions to try and stump Derek with. Here's the deal, if your question is picked and it stumps Derek, you get a free Starkville's House of El sticker! This is sure to be a collector's ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/lsjxRV0z7_4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/lsjxRV0z7_4/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/28/stump-derek-with-smallville-trivia/ Smallville fans are in for a treat when the complete series hits DVD later this Fall. All 218 episodes on 62 discs, plus never before seen footage and content brings the price tag on this one to about $224.99 via Amazon (and if you pre-order from there, not only do ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/oUkbVPQeNlA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/oUkbVPQeNlA/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/27/smallville-the-complete-series-on-dvd/ It's a special early edition of SHoE! Geoff Johns' latest installment of Smallville prompted us to get this one out to you guys early, and with Booster Gold and Blue Beetle coming town we wanted to do it right! Join us as we walk you through Tom Welling's last directed ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/87yL2lkDWgk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/87yL2lkDWgk/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/22/shoe-episode-171-booster/ To celebrate the end of Smallville, I have decided to create photoshops that are kind of like trading cards that go from A to Z and who or what the letter corresponds with. This series will be released every Friday until the finale of Smallville, but if you want to check ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/RlB1Q0qtCXc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/RlB1Q0qtCXc/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/22/smallville-a-z-week-one/ DC COMICS CHARACTER BOOSTER GOLD ARRIVES FROM the FUTURE; The BLUE BEETLE IS BORN! — After everything that happened with the VRA, Lois tells Clark it’s best to make “Clark Kent” forgettable and awkward so people don’t suspect he’s The Blur. However, the two are stunned when a fame-hungry ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/y23aFTIIsJs" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/y23aFTIIsJs/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/22/booster-airs-tonight/ The countdown begins! Smallville returns after a nearly 6 week hiatus with the first of the final five episodes of the series. They guys reunite to discuss the end of the beginning with "Kent" and all that lies within. There's a lot of discussion on what these final installments bring ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/0h1iivYTulE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/0h1iivYTulE/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/22/shoe-episode-170-kent/ I'll be the first to say, when 'Booster' was announced, I wasn't really looking forward to it. Booster Gold has never been one of my favorite characters in the DC Universe, and I thought Geoff Johns might have been bringing something bigger to his final episode of "Smallville"; personally I ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/pKwYYdeDbpQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/pKwYYdeDbpQ/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/21/dereks-advance-booster-review/ Redemption. One word, so clearly weighted with expectation, very clearly was the theme of “Kent,” the seventeenth episode of Smallville’s final season. Not only did the episode offer redemption for the alternate universe’s Jonathan Kent, and the opportunity to choose redemption for Clark Luthor, but the episode itself was, in ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/lkbSfw5gDkE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/lkbSfw5gDkE/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/20/rebeccas-kent-review/ "Hex" writer Bryan Q. Miller joins Damian and Derek for a fascinating look back at this season eight episode, and all the changes that it went through from inception to end result. It's a great insight to a fan favorite episode and we couldn't be more happier to have Bryan ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/aNc67hyOQkU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/aNc67hyOQkU/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/18/shoe2-writers-commentary-hex/ CLARK RETURNS TO THE ALTERNATE UNIVERSE AND RUNS INTO JONATHAN — Clark is shocked to find a mirror box in the barn. Clark Luthor surprises him and sends Clark Kent back to the alternate reality where Clark runs into a very angry Jonathan Kent (guest star John Schneider). ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/PsNkBwSGjdg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/PsNkBwSGjdg/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/15/kent-airs-tonight/ After five long years, our journey is coming to an end. Join Steve, Derek, Damian, Robin, Joe and others for the series finale of SHoE and Smallville next month.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/4nsGinp6_NQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/4nsGinp6_NQ/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/12/starkvilles-house-of-el-series-finale-5-13-11/ Warner Bros. is excited to announce the release of Superman: The Motion Picture Anthology (1978-2006) on BluRay June 7th. The set will include the original four Superman films, plus Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut and Superman Returns featuring the never-before-seen alternate opening to the film! Price tag on this ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/gR85f-lnvzQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/gR85f-lnvzQ/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/05/superman-heads-to-blu-ray-this-june/ It's always beneficial to do a little news roundup whenever there is a hiatus lingering. This Friday, April 8, The CW will be airing the pilot of Smallville, billing it as a special event. Even though we've probably all seen it a million times, it's great that the network is ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/Yx_rjaBTVkc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/Yx_rjaBTVkc/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/04/05/cw-re-airs-pilot-tv-guide-hits-stands/ It's the last Smallville for nearly 6 weeks and we've pulled out all the stops for this cliffhanger. 'Scion' writers Al Septien and Turi Meyer join Damian and Derek to talk about their latest outing in Smallville. Plus more Superman casting news and Craig from Kryptonsite and Robin join us ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/Enhq9jbXQN4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/Enhq9jbXQN4/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/03/14/shoe-episode-169-scion/ One of the things I will take with me forever when Smallville and SHoE are done is getting to know & become friends with John Schneider over the past few years. Last month, I helped John out with one of his appearances in Birmingham, AL. We talked about "Kent" a ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/Sh-fz1yOjrs" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/Sh-fz1yOjrs/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/03/10/shoe-exclusive-john-schneider-talks-kent/ Scion was a nice wrap-up to the Alexander storyline, with great callbacks to earlier seasons. However, the send-off seemed too neat of a bow that I suspect had a lot to do with Michael Rosenbaum finally deciding to return to Smallville. Before we get to all that, first off, I have ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/iPMSbWf7nOs" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/iPMSbWf7nOs/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/03/09/robins-scion-review/ TESS SURPRISES CLARK — Lionel and Tess go head to head in a battle for the Luthor name. Clark and Lois are stunned by Tess’ latest present to them. Could that description be any shorter and more vague?! Smallville is back tonight with its last all-new episode before another dreadful ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/i-tN6Ms5fII" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/i-tN6Ms5fII/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/03/04/scion-airs-tonight/ If the cast had half as much fun filming 'Fortune' as the guys did recording 'Fortune', this was all worth it. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll probably find yourself saying, "what the hell?" a lot! Listen as Joe and Robin walk you through one of the zaniest episodes of Smallville ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/nHI9jD6oMP4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/nHI9jD6oMP4/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/03/02/shoe-uncut-episode-168-fortune/ A lot of words can be used to describe the fifteenth episode of Smallville’s tenth season. I can take the serious angle and say that “Fortune” was a filler episode, a waste of time that didn’t really offer much with regards to the season’s main arc or towards Clark becoming ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/uFvbx_DAmdk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/uFvbx_DAmdk/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/03/01/rebeccas-fortune-review/ ZATANNA GIVES THE GANG A SERIOUS HANGOVER — After Zatanna sends a magically spiked bottle of champagne to Clark and Lois for their bachelor/bachlorette parties, the gang blacks out after the toast, only to wake up the next morning and realize they can’t remember anything about the night before. ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/awLwlj_clyo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/awLwlj_clyo/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/02/25/fortune-airs-tonight/ In this week's episode, Damian and Derek discuss the latest Bryan Q. Miller penned episode, 'Masquerade' and what its events mean for Clark Kent. Plus we talk about Michael Rosenbaum returning for the finale, what could fill up those two hours, more casting for the Superman film franchise reboot, and ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/Olt1zY7JXpk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/Olt1zY7JXpk/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/02/24/shoe-episode-167-masquerade/ Masquerade didn’t quite reach the emotional heights we had in Beacon. But if you are a Chloe fan, this Date Night meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith adventure turns into Chloe Deconstructed. However, we also get some good bits with Clark and Lois that, to me, didn’t work out as well ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/nC4SJTIJe54" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/nC4SJTIJe54/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/02/20/robins-masquerade-review/ SHoE has 2 'Destiny is Now' posters from the final season of Smallville up for grabs, and one of them could be yours! It's really easy to enter. All you have to do is have a Twitter account and be a follower of SHoE. To enter, comment on this post here ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/9BiALrv9xTg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/9BiALrv9xTg/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/02/18/destiny-is-now-twitter-contest/ In this week's episode, Robin and Joe talk about the thirteenth episode of the season, 'Beacon', which quickly became a SHoE favorite between the return of Martha Kent, Lionel Luthor, and fan videos featured in the episode. If one of yours was shown, let us know! In addition, the duo ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/utdy3ke03fw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/utdy3ke03fw/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/02/18/shoe-episode-166-beacon/ CHLOE AND OLIVER ARE KIDNAPPED - Chloe and Oliver are mistaken for FBI agents investigating Desaad's (guest star Steve Byers) recent string of murders and the pair are kidnapped by Desaad's minions. Desaad tries to infect Chloe with the darkness. Meanwhile, Lois tells Clark he needs to be ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/vydn5rQwG30" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/vydn5rQwG30/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/02/18/masquerade-airs-tonight/ Why is a hero a hero? That was, under many layers of plotlines, the heart of the thirteenth episode of Smallville’s tenth (and, alas, final) season. In the episode titled “Beacon,” viewers saw the return of Clark’s mother, Martha Kent, and Lex Luthor’s father, Lionel Luthor. The episode probably had ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/Lw-qUN67kTo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/Lw-qUN67kTo/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/02/17/rebeccas-beacon-review/ What a wonderful time to be a Smallville fan. After EW's little "nail in the coffin" article earlier this week claiming that since no news had come out about Rosenbaum returning, it was pretty much time to give up hope, hope came to us - TVLine's Ausiello announced that Rosenbaum ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/xLjN1BF-vms" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/xLjN1BF-vms/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/02/13/rosenbaum-returns-beeman-directs-2hr-finale/ MARTHA KENT COMES HOME — Clark is surprised to see Martha on the news speaking at a pro-vigilante rally. However, surprise quickly turns to horror when he and Lois watch as Martha gets shot on national television. Meanwhile, Lionel reveals himself to the world and reclaims LuthorCorp from Tess and ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/xNRG2EV5NDE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/xNRG2EV5NDE/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/02/11/beacon-airs-tonight/ I apologize for the delay, but “Collateral” was a tough episode for me to sit down and review. I must say that I had to not think about it for a couple days and then rewatch it again. My initial reaction was one of total disappointment and irritation that as ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/NtjfuBoRQKY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/NtjfuBoRQKY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/02/10/robins-collateral-review/ After nearly two months of no new episodes, Smallville is back with the 12th episode of the final season, 'Collateral'. Damian and Derek kick off the first batch of new episodes with a full recap, plus talk of NBC's pilot for a new Wonder Woman series, and discussion of the ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/_OKjoLTeorM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/_OKjoLTeorM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/02/08/shoe-uncut-episode-165-collateral/ CHLOE SULLIVAN RETURNS TO SMALLVILLE — Clark, Oliver, Lois and Dinah (guest star Alaina Huffman) are released by the VRA after being captured at Hawkman’s funeral but each of them have flashbacks of Chloe holding them against their will.  When Chloe returns, Dinah warns the others that Chloe may now ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/lHdWGgCwQnI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/lHdWGgCwQnI/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/02/04/collateral-airs-tonight/ News broke yesterday that "The Tudors" actor Henry Cavill will play the Man of Steel in Zack Snyder's 2012 film "Superman". We assume it will most likely be called "Superman" as no film has been called that before (1978 film is actually called Superman: The Movie) and since the working ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/BaRw7vBhe3Y" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/BaRw7vBhe3Y/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/01/31/henry-cavill-for-superman/ Steve Glosson returns to Starkville's House of El along with Derek Russell to cover the entire first half of the final season of Smallville. There's a lot to discuss in those first eleven episodes from Lazarus to Icarus, that will shape what is to come when Smallville returns next Friday. ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/xiSiGXoG0wM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/xiSiGXoG0wM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/01/29/shoe-final-season-special-the-end-so-far/ Joe, Derek, and Robin comment on one of the most highly acclaimed episodes of season six, 'Nemesis', which finds Clark and Lex trapped in a labyrinth of underground tunnels, trying to outrun a bomb and working together after their friendship has dissolved entirely. Grab your sixth season DVD set and ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/IBzy-EWOhAI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/IBzy-EWOhAI/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/01/29/shoe2-nemesis-commentary/ An oldie but a goodie! Steve and Derek bring you a full length running commentary from 2009 of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Since we never got to release it via SHoE we thought it was a good a time as any since Smallville has been delayed a week. ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/to1LK0Ui6TI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/to1LK0Ui6TI/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/01/29/shoe2-superman-iv-the-quest-for-peace-commentary/ By now we just assumed everyone kind of knew, but judging by the onslaught of emails we got last night, we would be remiss if we didn't mention that Smallville was preempted last night due to a scheduling decision by The CW to re-air The Vampire Diaries and Nikita during ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/qpkvM0FbUvo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/qpkvM0FbUvo/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/01/29/smallville-returns-february-4th/ Joe, Robin, and Cory take on a fan favorite of Smallville viewers everywhere, 'Blank'. Grab your season 4 DVD set and join along with them for this special SHoE2 commentary that follows along with Clark Kent's amnesia and a few other surprises! Enhanced AAC Recorded: 12/27/10 · Length: 1:01:11 · Subscribe Standard ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/56hwboypH4E" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/56hwboypH4E/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2011/01/05/shoe2-blank-commentary/ Happy Holidays! The gang is all here as Damian, Joe, Derek, and Robin discuss the winter cliffhanger, 'Icarus'. We've got a full look at the eleventh episode of the final season inside, plus news, our casting picks for the new Superman film, a lot of laughs, and some spoilers for ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/HN4ByQJAecc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/HN4ByQJAecc/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/12/21/shoe-uncut-episode-164-icarus/ There is something to be said for a truly unexpected surprise. On Smallville those surprises are usually few and far between. Be it because we know that the fates of most of the characters are set in stone due to their existence in the DC Universe, or the fact that ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/wY6y76auzaM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/wY6y76auzaM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/12/20/rebeccas-icarus-review/ HAWKMAN AND STAR GIRL RETURN! — The VRA is in full effect and things take an unfortunate turn of events after the Green Arrow tries to stop a mugging but is attacked by citizens for being a super hero. Clark discovers that the civilians who attacked Oliver were all marked ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/u-NJfAlil0g" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/u-NJfAlil0g/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/12/10/icarus-airs-tonight/ Smallville writer Bryan Q. Miller (Warrior, Committed) joins Derek, Joe, and eventually Robin this week to discuss his episode, "Luthor", which featured the return of John Glover as Lionel Luthor and placed Executive Producer Kelly Souders behind the camera as director for the first time. There is a ton of ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/dxVRXplujGw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/dxVRXplujGw/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/12/10/shoe-episode-163-luthor/ It must be Freaky Friday because Clark is acting weird again! “Luthor” explored some of the same lines that the Fox show Fringe has been exploring – alternate universes and switcheroos. When our Clark is switched with “Faux-Clark”, our hero discovers that an entire universe hinges on who his adopted ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/ppniwB_-Mpw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/ppniwB_-Mpw/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/12/08/robins-luthor-review/ In honor of Lionel Luthor's return to Smallville tonight, Joe and Robin watch him die! Join the duo as they provide a running commentary through season 7's "Descent" which featured John Glover's final regular appearance as the father of Lex Luthor. Put in your DVD to watch along with them! Enhanced ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/lGHmtD8RCYc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/lGHmtD8RCYc/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/12/03/shoe2-descent-commentary/ JOHN GLOVER RETURNS AS LIONEL LUTHOR; EXECUTIVE PRODUCER KELLY SOUDERS MAKES HER DIRECTORIAL DEBUT — Tess acquires a Kryptonian box that once belonged to Lionel Luthor. When Clark accidentally activates the box, he’s transported to a parallel universe where Lionel found Clark in the cornfields instead of the Kents. In ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/UO9vFfKrkTE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/UO9vFfKrkTE/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/12/03/luthor-airs-tonight/ “Patriot” wasn’t the best episode of this season by any stretch. “Homecoming” was nearly perfect and “Ambush” had a far stronger narrative thread. But what “Patriot,” directed by star Tom Welling, did have was a furious pace, a cohesive story (if not a few unexplained plot holes) and a fantastically ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/IIah6NtbYow" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/IIah6NtbYow/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/12/03/rebeccas-patriot-review/ Happy Thanksgiving all! This season keeps right on moving and this week Joe and Robin have the Tom Welling directed "Patriot" to discuss which features a lot of cool turning points for the final season and opens some new doors for our Darkseid arc as it continues to play out. ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/27QFN5K27g4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/27QFN5K27g4/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/11/25/shoe-episode-162-patriot/ DC COMICS CHARACTER AQUAMAN RETURNS WITH HIS WIFE MERA; TOM WELLING DIRECTS AND MICHAL HOGAN ("BATTLESTAR GALACTICA") GUEST STARS AS COL SLADE. - In an effort to protect the rest of the team, Oliver decides to register for the Vigilante Registration Act to see what the government plans to do ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/zSYph1rvJWM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/zSYph1rvJWM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/11/19/patriot-airs-tonight/ Damian and Derek discuss the eighth episode of the season, 'Abandoned' and all the Superman universe goodies that it provides, including appearances of Teri Hatcher as Lois' mother, Julian Sands and Helen Slater returning as Jor-El and Lara, and our first glimpse at Darkseid's minion Granny Goodness. There's a lot ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/hpz25XyorS0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/hpz25XyorS0/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/11/19/shoe-episode-161-abandoned/ “Abandoned” not only succeeded in opening up the Smallville mythology and filling in some of the cracks with interesting and emotional exposition, it also explored the theme of abandonment in clever ways. Although I thought the pacing was a bit off, I really enjoyed what the writers gave Tom, Erica ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/-XSgcasQQwU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/-XSgcasQQwU/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/11/18/robins-abandoned-review/ Lois (Erica Durance) finds a video made for her by her mother, Ella Lane (Hatcher), before she died. After watching the tape, Lois makes a drastic decision about her relationship with Clark (Tom Welling) that takes her to the Fortress, where she comes face to face with ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/UfL6PKVUmxY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/UfL6PKVUmxY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/11/12/abandoned-airs-tonight/ Robin and Joe return to discuss the seventh episode of the final season, 'Ambush', which brings General Sam Lane and Lucy Lane back to Smallville for Thanksgiving dinner. There's a full review of the episode inside, plus SHoE and Smallville news, your tweets and emails, spoilers for "Abandoned" and a ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/7UtMF06TMj8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/7UtMF06TMj8/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/11/11/shoe-episode-160-ambush/ Smalllville writers/producers Al Septien and Turi Meyer (whose credits include 'Apocalypse', 'Kandor', and 'Salvation') join Derek to discuss their haunting episode, 'Harvest', which inclues a lot of milestones for this final season of the series. The two discuss the episode from its inception, where they drew from to bring Clark ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/Jsf4QnQpa5I" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/Jsf4QnQpa5I/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/11/10/shoe-episode-159-harvest/ Family is a funny thing. Whether you have a large family or a small family, there are some things that always occur—especially during the holidays. Relatives drop by unexpectedly, someone causes trouble for no apparent reason, bickering and fighting happen, tears are shed, and there may even be an explosion ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/uz1PPXTXJ6k" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/uz1PPXTXJ6k/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/11/09/rebeccas-ambush-review/ GENERAL LANE AND LUCY LANE RETURN TO SMALLVILLE FOR THANKSGIVING — The General (guest star Michael Ironside) and Lucy Lane (Peyton List) decide to drop in on Lois and Clark for a surprise Thanksgiving dinner. Clark and the General get off to a rocky start after ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/tute3V7T9Lg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/tute3V7T9Lg/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/11/05/ambush-airs-tonight/ “Harvest” aka A Very Spooky Smallville Halloween Special was a chilling little stand-alone Clark and Lois romp as well as a suspenseful continuation of Tess and Alexander’s storyline. Both stood as good Halloween fodder as they served up classic Halloween tropes. First the young lovers whose car breaks down in ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/GimF5pME2cI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/GimF5pME2cI/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/11/03/robins-harvest-review/ CLARK TRIES TO KEEP LOIS SAFE — Clark is concerned about Lois’ safety so he diverts her away from covering the Vigilante Registrations Act by suggesting she cover another story. After he comes clean with her, an angry Lois tells him that she can take care of herself, but when ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/gMAXy-OEsM0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/gMAXy-OEsM0/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/29/harves-airs-tonight/ Robin and Joe tackle the fifth episode of season ten, entitled 'Isis', featuring a huge turning point in the mythos that is, Smallville. We've also got news on the return of two fan favorites to the show, in addition to the full discussion of "Isis"; not to mention your tweets ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/4-3AkB8LiHI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/4-3AkB8LiHI/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/28/shoe-episode-158-isis/ The whole gang is together to celebrate the landmark 200th episode of Smallville entitled "Homecoming". Damian and Derek discuss talk of the new Superman film franchise with Zack Snyder at the helm, and then welcome Craig Byrne of Kryptonsite into discuss the 200th episode. After that, Joe and Robin share ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/mrX-P-kt5f0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/mrX-P-kt5f0/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/24/shoe-episode-157-homecoming/ LOIS DECIDES TO TELL CLARK SHE KNOWS HIS SECRET — Lois decides to tell Clark she knows he’s The Blur, but she accidentally activates an ancient artifact that transforms her into the Goddess Isis, complete with superpowers of her own.  Oliver and Clark reluctantly decide to ask Tess for help ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/Bb48TsqzK0w" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/Bb48TsqzK0w/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/22/isis-airs-tonight/ Many television shows have done “A Christmas Carol” themed episodes. Some have been straight adaptations with a Jacob Marley and three ghosts, some have been loosely interpreted, but few have been handled this narrative technique as deftly and perfectly as Smallville did with their landmark episode “Homecoming.” Neither strictly adhering to ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/_gfINTG7N0Y" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/_gfINTG7N0Y/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/21/rebeccas-homecoming-review/ A few weeks ago, I listed my favorite Smallville episodes here on smallvillepodcast.com. It looks like that list needs to be redone. What can I say? “Homecoming” completely lived up to and surpassed all the hype around it. A perfect episode. Unless “Homecoming” and I are still in the honeymoon ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/2M-5zhoeBpc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/2M-5zhoeBpc/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/15/robins-homecoming-review/ Joe and Robin return to discuss Laura Vandervoort's return in "Supergirl". The episode set up this season in a big way, as it lays the path for upcoming episodes including tonight's 200th episode, 'Homecoming'. Plus we've got Smallville news, and your Twitter reactions to the third episode of the tenth ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/eogR9CTV3oo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/eogR9CTV3oo/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/15/shoe-episode-156-supergirl/ A RECORD-BREAKING EVENT! SMALLVILLE HITS 200 EPISODES AND BRINGS BACK FAMILIAR FACES LIKE JAMES MARSTERS AS BRAINIAC — In an attempt to cheer up Clark, Lois convinces him to attend their five-year high school reunion. A visit back to the home of the Crows has Clark remembering old times with ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/4WpvQekFmnI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/4WpvQekFmnI/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/15/200th-episode-homecoming-airs-tonight/ There is something to be said about seeing the forest from the trees. To understand the bigger picture, or at least recognize that there is a bigger picture, instead of focusing on that single detail that may be bothersome, or upsetting, or simply confusing goes a long way when watching ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/8aP1wL2e6Yo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/8aP1wL2e6Yo/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/14/rebeccas-supergirl-review/ We're back with an all new episode, as new SHoE hosts Joe (from The 10th Wonder) and Robin (from Media Junkyard) take our every-other-week schedule to the next level. The duo cover the 2nd episode of the final season, "Shield", while also offering you a new segment: 'previously on Smallville' ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/yp5MRWokW9Y" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/yp5MRWokW9Y/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/11/shoe-episode-155-shield/ TV Guide offers our first official glimpse at the 200th episode of Smallville, 'Homecoming'. In it, Clark and Lois attend Clark's five year high school reunion, where he comes face to face with his past, present, and future.Tweet<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/QDWvEmkpFPY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/QDWvEmkpFPY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/08/homecoming-first-look/ LAURA VANDERVOORT RETURNS AS DC COMICS’ CHARACTER SUPERGIRL — Clark is stunned when Kara (guest star Laura Vandervoort) returns to Earth and tells him Jor El sent her to stop the dark force that is coming because he doesn’t believe Clark can handle it. Meanwhile, Lois confronts Gordon Godfrey (guest ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/cWnAWl34jas" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/cWnAWl34jas/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/08/supergirl-airs-tonight/ There are two kind of season premiere’s you’ll find on television. The intense, high energy, full of cliffhanger-resolution premiere or the soft opening that gently eases the viewer into the new season. Smallville, since its inception, has had premieres that can be defined by the former. Because of this, the second episode ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/wDUk8HCTemM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/wDUk8HCTemM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/06/rebeccas-shield-review/ The season premiere to end all season premieres has come and gone. Derek and new SHoE co-host (and TV Guide writer/editor) Damian Holbrook discuss the final season premiere of Smallville and all that it involves. Listen to news on upcoming episodes, and detailed analysis on all levels of 'Lazarus", including ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/pWTWIAx-Tk0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/pWTWIAx-Tk0/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/03/shoe-episode-154-lazarus/ After Lois departs for Egypt, the Daily Planet hires a new reporter by the name of Cat Grant to take her place. An assassin named Deadshot (guest star Bradley Stryker) takes aim at Cat but Clark learns the man has a dangerous hidden agenda that involves The Blur. ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/gvkrtdCQKog" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/gvkrtdCQKog/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/01/shield-airs-tonight/ It's the fight of the century! Green Arrow takes on the Planet's newest reporter, Cat Grant! Check out this action-packed battle before tonight's episode airs!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/TT8t4QXEQ4k" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/TT8t4QXEQ4k/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/10/01/shield-first-look/ It wasn't known at the time of recording, but this is the last episode featuring Steve Glosson as a regular host here on Starkville's House of El. And as sad as that is, there's not a more fitting time for it to be released than one hour before the final ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/foyrszvluJY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/foyrszvluJY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/24/shoe-episode-153-big-honkin-steve/ JOHN SCHNEIDER REPRISES HIS ROLE AS JONATHAN KENT IN THE FINAL SEASON OF SMALLVILLE - The season premiere picks up where the finale left off. Lois finds Clark’s lifeless body and removes the blue kryptonite enabling him to heal himself. Lois sneaks away before Clark fully ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/7X6R5DP0Y1o" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/7X6R5DP0Y1o/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/24/lazarus-airs-tonight/ "...and now, the final season of Smallville..." With those words, the voice of Tom Welling kicks off the tenth and final season of our beloved show. And the subsequent 43 some odd minutes are an emotional roller coaster of tender moments, amazing action, and genius acting. I won't be getting into spoilers ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/OPn_onQdVpw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/OPn_onQdVpw/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/22/lazarus-advance-revie/ [caption id="attachment_3837" align="aligncenter" width="503" caption="Tom, Allison and Sam with Remy Zero"][/caption] Music has been an important part of Smallville, from the opening chords of “Save Me” to the End Credits score. It sets the mood by either drowning the viewer in sorrow or kicking the action into overdrive. As I looked ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/-ujU2ebJAck" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/-ujU2ebJAck/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/21/top-20-smallville-music-moments-countdown/ A new CW Connect video was just released today with SHoE favorite Cassidy Freeman! She answer fan questions like what is the overall theme of Season Ten, what Tess's storyline will be, what her proudest moment on Smallville is, who the "freaky old chick" in Salvation was, is Tess good ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/tMDJ1xhpC8Y" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/tMDJ1xhpC8Y/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/20/cw-connect-cassidy-freeman/ The third promo for Smallville season 10 has been released, and this one is the best thus far in my opinion. We're still not considering these "Lazarus" trailers (even though this may be all we get) because of the footage from "Shield", "Isis", and now with this promo, "Supergirl". There's ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/QfKtXmWo0rY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/QfKtXmWo0rY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/18/smallville-season-10-third-promo/ The CW has released the first clip from the tenth season premiere, 'Lazarus'. Check it out below, but be mindful of a huge spoiler that awaits.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/2kNnqzxuJVI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/2kNnqzxuJVI/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/18/lazarus-first-look/ A shortened, televised version of the "Nature Boy" promo aired today/tonight on The CW. Check it out below. Only one week remains til the final season premiere of Smallville.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/wAe7KGrYCTM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/wAe7KGrYCTM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/17/smallville-season-10-second-promo/ The CW Connect is a new way for the stars of CW shows to answer some fan questions that were submitted. So far, two stars of our own favorite CW show have been the subject of these short videos which are fun to watch as we ramp up to the ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/xi6yq567tE0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/xi6yq567tE0/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/17/cw-connects-us-with-erica-durance-and-laura-vandervoort/ E! Online has your first (albeit brief) look at season ten in this amazing promo that takes us all the way back to the pilot.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/rAjpUSpt1p8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/rAjpUSpt1p8/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/15/smallville-season-10-first-promo/ Going into Season Ten, I spent most of the summer revisiting the entire series over again. As of this writing, I’m not even done yet, but I just started Season Nine. Getting to go back over all 196 episodes has made me appreciate the long journey we have all been ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/_UH_fFT8WhE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/_UH_fFT8WhE/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/13/my-own-top-10-smallville-favorites/ Ok SHoEligans, I thought it would be fun to have a little contest of sorts. I posed this question on twitter this morning and most people were torn on what they would choose. Choose what you ask? Here's the setup, you have to pick one episode of Smallville s1-s9 that ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/ujcREUlbH4w" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/ujcREUlbH4w/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/13/question-for-the-masses/ UPDATE: 3 NEW PROMOS ADDED (5 TOTAL) Last night during the series premiere of Nikita, The CW aired two 'teaser trailer' type promos for the upcoming final season of Smallville. Neither offer much footage, just glimpses mainly, with a cool new "Final Season" logo...and an image campaign first used way back ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/uz4zrkXwtH0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/uz4zrkXwtH0/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/10/first-s10-smallville-promos-surface/ I'm about a week behind in getting this one on the site, so I thought I'd do a few things with a DVD review on the site that I'd never done before so that other fans know EXACTLY what they're getting their hands on Tuesday. These sets are always my ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/ESoE7SRv5SE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/ESoE7SRv5SE/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/04/shoe-exclusive-season-nine-dvdbluray-review/ The CW has released the description for the final season premiere of Smallville airing Sept 24th. Check it out after the jump. JOHN SCHNEIDER REPRISES HIS ROLE AS JONATHAN KENT IN THE FINAL SEASON OF SMALLVILLE - The season premiere picks up where the finale left off. Lois (Erica Durance) finds Clark’s ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/dH_GkcOXvkA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/dH_GkcOXvkA/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/03/10x01-lazaru-official-description/ This description was released by The CW today and really gives us an idea of what to expect from the final season of Smallville. I will warn you now, there are some spoilers in this description. The end of the beginning starts here.  Taking flight in its tenth and final season, ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/8kSx0xjxc5g" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/8kSx0xjxc5g/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/09/02/the-official-season-10-description/ Many SHoEligans died to bring you this episode. Rumors of SHoEligans deaths are highly exaggerated. We're back with an all new episode, featuring the SHoE Braintrust and TV Guide's own Damian Holbrook who were in attendance at SDCC 2010 and specifically at the Smallville s10 panel as well as the ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/W7XJLf4w1Gw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/W7XJLf4w1Gw/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/08/29/shoe-episode-152-san-diego-cluster-con-2010/ <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/0A7ZXj91tiY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/0A7ZXj91tiY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/08/13/slideshow-smallville-comic-con-2010-2/ After Sunday's Smallville panel at Comic Con, the press was invited to sit down with the stars of the new season and discuss what they saw in the footage, and talk about what's to come. Joe was on hand at the junket so check out the video below for some ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/3WXOY_8FHYg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/3WXOY_8FHYg/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/07/28/shoe-exclusive-sdcc-2010-smallville-interviews/ *UPDATE* 7/28 The entire Smallville panel is shown below.  This was filmed by our good friend Jeremy (@snowsoldier).  If you haven't seen the panel in it's entirety (minus the trailers) this is it! Enjoy<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/LLKCqT-2byg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/LLKCqT-2byg/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/07/25/smallville-panel-comic-con-2010/ We could sit here and explain what happened. Where people went. What people said. Where lines got crossed. We could tell you all about the blackmail, extortion, drugs, and money that was offered to us*. Tales of deceit, bravery, loss, and victory. We could write all our hopes and dreams, ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/XsGc26m2CrM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/XsGc26m2CrM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/07/24/shoe-uncut-episode-150-salvation/ It all comes down to this! Tomorrow - Sunday, July 25th at 10am PST, the Smallville cast and crew will take the stage at San Diego Comic Con to bring us our first look at season ten, answer fan questions, and share some big surprises for the final season. We've got ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/oo_BTeyQkVk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/oo_BTeyQkVk/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/07/24/smallville-shoe-comic-con-coverage/ Following up from our last article, a bit of news that was probably best suited to come straight out of Comic Con this Sunday, has now hit the news. James Marsters, aka Milton Fine, aka Braniac, will be reprising his role for the 200th episode of the final season entitled, 'Homecoming'. ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/p9Q2t3HRZao" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/p9Q2t3HRZao/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/07/23/who-will-return-for-episode-200/ Yeah you're reading that right, 151. On the eve of Comic-Con, Steve and Joe tackle all the latest Smallville news, including hopes for who will be returning season ten and more! Plus news on the rumored Christopher Nolan Superman movie and the upcoming season nine Smallville DVD. But mainly, this ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/D4zaYUWe5rg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/D4zaYUWe5rg/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/07/21/shoe-episode-151-twas-the-night-before-comic-con/ With the final season of the series looming, it's natural to want to revist people and places of the past. There are reunions and scenes we've wanted to see for nearly five years that will hopefully culminate within the final twenty-two episodes that span from September 2010 to May 2011. Some ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/MENHyHpa0_U" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/MENHyHpa0_U/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/07/21/who-will-return/ It was reported earlier today by EW.com 's Michael Ausiello that we now have a few confirmations for the Smallville Panel that is taking place at San Diego Comic-con on Sunday July 25th at 10am in Ballroom 20. Tom Welling WILL be there, this is only his second appearance and presumably ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/giZuCw00K5g" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/giZuCw00K5g/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/07/07/comic-con-details-released/ DC has done a fantastic job with their direct-to-DVD movies in recent years and the next  two releases look to continue that successful run. There have been some misses along the way, Green Lantern: First Flight and Wonder Woman did not achieve the level of success that I'm sure DC ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/VIKDH9MgC4w" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/VIKDH9MgC4w/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/06/28/new-dc-animated-titles-coming-soon/ Well, it’s been over a month since the finale aired, and if there are any images that still echo in our minds, it would have to be from the first few minutes, where Clark has a prophetic dream of 2013. I absolutely loved the easter egg they threw in, showing ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/tsS-PJ4Vook" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/tsS-PJ4Vook/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/06/27/robin%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9csalvation%e2%80%9d-review/ Just another goody to hold you over until our 150th episode. This week we've got the full uncut interview from our conversation with Brian Austin Green after Metallo hit Smallville again in 'Upgrade'. The original episode was missing nearly 40 minutes of audio from our talk, and now you can ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/pfULkWLJulM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/pfULkWLJulM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/06/21/shoe-uncut-brian-austin-green-from-upgrade/ Here is our exclusive interview with Smallville's own Tess Mercer, Cassidy Freeman. Cassidy talks about her sophomore season on the show, gives some great insight to specific episodes (especially the season finale 'Salvation') as well as where she'd like to see the character to go for season ten. Enhanced AAC Recorded: 5/31/10 ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/-oQECe-v_Z8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/-oQECe-v_Z8/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/06/19/shoe-exclusive-interview-with-cassidy-freeman/ Amazon.com has listed the complete ninth season of Smallville on DVD and BluRay for pre-order pricing. Expect this to street date around September 14th or 21st. Extras will include deleted scenes, commentaries, and new featurettes: most notebly (we believe) on Zod and about the JSA two-parter: Absolute Justice. We'll keep ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/CAkuGnlgtcQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/CAkuGnlgtcQ/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/05/26/pre-order-the-complete-ninth-season-on-dvd/ This episode brought us at least four things I was waiting for: Chloe’s apology, more information about the Book of Rao, the return of Martha Kent and Perry White, and the break-up of Lois and Clark. Now, I don’t take delight in the unhappiness of our characters, nor am I ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/SYmygHq3XTw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/SYmygHq3XTw/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/05/26/robin%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9chostage%e2%80%9d-review/ IT'S CLARK VS ZOD IN THE SEASON FINALE - Zod unleashes his army upon the world, forcing Chloe to call in reinforcements from old friends.  Zod tells Lois he is The Blur and asks her to steal the Book of Rao from Clark.  Torn between Clark and The Blur, Lois ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/sRcbEdhX0qQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/sRcbEdhX0qQ/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/05/14/salvation-the-season-finale-airs-tonight/ And here we are, the final hours. Very shortly we'll all know what this season has been building towards. Earth vs. Krypton. Good vs. Evil. Clark vs. Zod. But before we get to the end, we've got one more great story to tell you about, and that's the story of ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/OuPz23mCWeg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/OuPz23mCWeg/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/05/14/shoe-episode-149-hostage/ Crunch time! Less than 24hrs to go until the ninth season finale of Smallville, 'Salvation', and it's almost sad to be delivering the last few episodes of SHoE of the season. But we're quickly approaching episode 150, and with that comes the last two episodes of the season before the ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/H3WJy4j1irI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/H3WJy4j1irI/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/05/14/shoe-episode-148-sacrifice/ Much like Brian said in his last post, with the big finale tomorrow night, we thought it would be neat to look at some of the greatest battles between Superman and Zod in the comics. While Brian wanted to look at a less recent battle between Zod and Superman, I ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/YkVG0Zp-8KY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/YkVG0Zp-8KY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/05/13/superman-vs-zod-part-2/ I expect we are going to get a nice battle between Zod and Clark in the finale tomorrow, so William and I thought it would be nice to spotlight a few memorable battles between the foes over the years. These stories take place in the comics, I think it would ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/AknMjaeNcDE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/AknMjaeNcDE/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/05/13/superman-vs-zod-part-1/ IT'S THE RETURN OF MARTHA KENT AND PERRY WHITE - Much to Clark's surprise, Martha Kent (guest star Annette O'Toole) returns to Smallville with her new boyfriend, Perry White (guest star Michael McKean) in tow.  Lois and Perry realize they are both working on the same story about the Red ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/RPgJnOpXCdA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/RPgJnOpXCdA/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/05/07/hostage-airs-tonight/ As we start this week’s episode, “Sacrifice”, we are reminded of the sacrifice that Chloe has made being a part of a life revolving around superheroes, meteor freaks and corporate espionage. The old man working at the newsstand is used to seeing her because she spends “all night every night” ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/628DEC_0B30" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/628DEC_0B30/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/05/06/robin%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9csacrifice%e2%80%9d-review/ It's always a little bittersweet when we approach the last few episodes of the season.  While the end may be near, we have a lot to look forward to!  Check out the promo for 9x21 "Hostage"<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/vTmsn9rn6kM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/vTmsn9rn6kM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/30/9x21-hostage-promo/ We've got a huge episode to make up for being a week behind (that will also line us up with Salvation being our 150th episode) with some amazing surprises awaiting you inside. We've got two special guests to help us cover the last two weeks worth of episodes, plus lots ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/Z9kjFaP2XYg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/Z9kjFaP2XYg/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/30/shoe-episode-147-upgradecharade/ CHLOE AND TESS ARE TRAPPED INSIDE WATCHTOWER — Tess breaks into Watchtower, triggering an elaborate security system that Chloe installed, ultimately trapping the two women inside. Chloe realizes that the Kandorians are downloading information from the Watchtower server, which prompts her to make a drastic move. Oliver confronts Zod and ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/7HvPQ5X6M1E" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/7HvPQ5X6M1E/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/30/sacrifice-airs-tonight/ Earlier this season, at the end of “Idol”, my big question was whether Zan lowered Lois down to the ground with his billowy mist or did Clark catch her. Little did I know that the question would be whether or not the ex-DA who had her thrown off the roof ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/aRwZcf2YiHM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/aRwZcf2YiHM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/29/robins-charade-review/ The season is drawing to an end and here is a short clip from this week's episode "Sacrifice". Green Arrow and Zod meet to exchange some words and I can only imagine that this conversation will get heated before it's over. Enjoy the clip!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/Yb-buG8ePzU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/Yb-buG8ePzU/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/27/preview-clip-sacrifice/ DC COMICS' CHARACTER MAXWELL LORD VISITS METROPOLIS - Lois investigates the early prison release of ex-District Attorney Raymond Sacks (guest star Dylan Neal) but he threatens her with a gun when confronted.  The Blur saves her, but is captured on film by a delivery guy who plans to sell the ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/o7VKG5yi5Yg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/o7VKG5yi5Yg/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/23/charade-airs-tonight/ Sterek Returns! Steve and Derek are getting the band back together, just in time for the end of season nine. With only five episodes left, the duo discuss the release of the season on DVD, as well as what we have to look forward to in the final episodes. Plus ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/xQPFYMWFyFo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/xQPFYMWFyFo/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/19/shoe-episode-146-checkmate/ In the teaser, we see that Lois has disguised herself as a lab tech, grabbing camera footage for The Blur, or at least who SHE thinks is the Blur. She has snuck into a secret project run by Tess involving a cybertronic self-sustaining heart. When the security guard busts her ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/FMcCMTP2O08" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/FMcCMTP2O08/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/19/robins-upgrade-review/ We're back after a LONG break and the first of a few wham-bam episodes you'll get in a row from the SHoE crew. First up is 'Escape' where Steve walks you through the in's and out's, tells you what's been going on with SHoE, introduces a new weekly segment we're ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/wWuyX7D4Ack" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/wWuyX7D4Ack/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/16/shoe-episode-145-escape/ BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN RETURNS AS METALLO AND CLARK IS INFECTED WITH RED KRYPTONITE - Zod continues to pose as "The Blur" and asks Lois to investigate one of Tess' secret labs.  An explosion rocks the lab, and Lois is rescued by John Corben who was a subject of multiple experiments.  ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/mhsrB8SMl8Y" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/mhsrB8SMl8Y/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/16/upgrade-airs-tonight/ Amazon.com has listed the complete ninth season of Smallville on DVD and BluRay for pre-order pricing. No word yet on release date but expect it sometime in August/September as usual. Extras will include deleted scenes, commentaries, and new featurettes: most notebly (we believe) on Zod and about the JSA two-parter: ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/ofWEGyTQWRQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/ofWEGyTQWRQ/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/14/season-nine-available-for-pre-order/ Somewhere off the shores of Metropolis, there sits an enchanted castle, which looks classic on the outside, but built like a 1960’s Batman set on the inside. This is the lair of Amanda Waller and Checkmate. She looks at the chessboard and decides to take out the knight. Another chessboard ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/Pb34Z0k4f24" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/Pb34Z0k4f24/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/14/robins-checkmate-review/ Long overdue but not forgotten, I have another SF for you. The Silver Banshee was shown on Episode 9x16 "Escape". Judging from the fan reactions that I have have seen this episode will not go down as one of the most memorable episodes in Smallville's history, but I will say ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/AEBkr6PvmoA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/AEBkr6PvmoA/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/12/shoe-files-silver-banshee/ Every April here at SHoE, we recognize Autism Awareness Month in a special way, by raising donations in the name of one of our own. Kim Jordan and her family are one of the many trying to raise awareness of autism. Kim and her son Ethan participate and support the ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/PF6MrVxgCL8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/PF6MrVxgCL8/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/09/april-is-autism-awareness-month/ PAM GRIER GUEST STARS AND PHIL MORRIS RETURNS AS MARTIAN MANHUNTER - Tess creates an elaborate hoax in order to kidnap Green Arrow, and delivers him to Amanda Waller, who tells him that that the government is recruiting him to serve his country.  However, Green Arrow escapes before they can ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/iZYK4tPN-VM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/iZYK4tPN-VM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/09/checkmate-airs-tonight/ DC COMICS' CHARACTER SILVER BANSHEE INTERRUPTS A ROMANTIC GETAWAY FOR LOIS AND CLARK - Clark and Lois head out of town for a quiet romantic getaway, but their plans are thwarted when they run into Chloe and Oliver at their Bed & Breakfast Inn.  The couples awkward moment is interrupted ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/g6AE694Q5HA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/g6AE694Q5HA/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/02/escape-airs-tonight/ With what seems to be the final season of Smallville around the corner and the different tone the show has taken on in the past two seasons, is it time for a new theme? I am a very nostalgic guy and I don't know if I want the theme changed. ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/EkDEPxJhDDU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/EkDEPxJhDDU/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/04/01/poll-opening-credits/ This is a news post I made back at the end of October regarding who will die in Season 9 based from an interview that Kelly Souders gave to TV Guide. I think it is interesting to look back at this and see if there is anything we know now ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/Oc0rLzEdxlc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/Oc0rLzEdxlc/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/03/31/revisiting-old-news/ This poll is one that I think I am in the minority for.  When Chloe showed Oliver the stockpile of weapons that she bought using his money it was obvious that Ollie was a bit taken back. However he didn't totally disagree. She feels that she is justified in being ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/kDKDWx2VEhI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/kDKDWx2VEhI/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/03/30/poll-the-kandorian-conundrum/ Last week Michael Rosenbaum mentioned to his Twitter followers that he had "lots of good news coming soon...I'm not allowed to say something...", which quickly led to a flood of replies from fans, hoping for the return of Lex Luthor in season 10 of Smallville. Rosenbaum quickly replied, as to not ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/pVLLreDN_HY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/pVLLreDN_HY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/03/29/rosenbaum-not-returning-begins-new-project/ The crew here at Starkville's House of El is really looking forward to the return of Smallville this Friday with the all-new episode "Escape". In an effort to get everyone excited (not that you need much encouragement) there will be many new posts this week leading up to the return ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/tdKziyGwkOk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/tdKziyGwkOk/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/03/29/would-you-watch/ It's no real spoiler now that real life couple Michael McKean and Annette O'Toole (aka Smallville's Perry White and Martha Kent) are returning this season for the penulimate episode, "Hostage". File this under 'old news', but all last week Michael was on the set tweeting updates on his account. Like ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/vj0OW5tzVy4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/vj0OW5tzVy4/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/03/29/perry-white-tweets-from-metropolis/ We were linked to this on Twitter via @hollywoodgirl05 who created this video based on audio from an old, old episode of SHoE. Some of us had forgotten about it that work on the site and we thought it would be a great thing to put up for new and ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/FjVvVmVrpCE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/FjVvVmVrpCE/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/03/18/shoe-video-lexs-diary/ I'm not big on posting fan created content here on SHoE, as we use this more as a service for news and podcast info, but after being linked to this last night, I just had to post it. Courtesy of SkullSkar on YouTube, here is something to give you goosebumps.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/7LtWyn1mR04" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/7LtWyn1mR04/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/03/11/season-10-fan-promo/ It's going to be a long five weeks leading up to the next episode of Smallville, so let's make the time go faster with a little SHoE. This week Derek and Joe from The 10th Wonder discuss the spring finale episode, 'Conspiracy'. There's also really big news involving Smallville's 10th ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/TTiTPxbePro" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/TTiTPxbePro/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/03/08/shoe-episode-144-conspiracy/ <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/zDCimCTYyMk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/zDCimCTYyMk/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/03/06/april-return-promo-small-talk/ Late thursday afternoon The CW issued a press release concerning The 10th season of Smallville. Let's get right to it, shall we? The CW Network has announced that its hit series SMALLVILLE will return in the fall of 2010 for a momentous tenth season. SMALLVILLE was developed for television by Alfred ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/qrBMs9yQdgo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/qrBMs9yQdgo/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/03/04/season-10-is-a-go/ What did you think of tonight's episode? Unfortunately we all have a long wait in store after that one... Smallville officially goes on hiatus and doesn't return until April 2nd.  Until then, here's the trailer the CW aired for 9x16, "Escape" Thanks to SycloneFX for the clip.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/J9P-aCi60J8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/J9P-aCi60J8/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/26/9x16-escape-trailer/ This week Derek and Media Junkyard co-host Robin (aka the boy wonder) bring you a look at what Kandorians do on their day off, in 'Persuasion'. There is a LOT to talk about in this one and judging by the clock, only a few hours in which to do so ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/MXsKFo187e0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/MXsKFo187e0/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/26/shoe-episode-143-persuasion/ ZOD IS SHOT — Bernard Chisholm (guest star J.R. Bourne), a doctor who died and was brought back to life by the Kandorians so they can experiment on him, escapes and kidnaps some Kandorians in order to prove aliens have invaded Earth.  Bernard tries to get Lois to write a ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/E0A6w68_KS4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/E0A6w68_KS4/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/26/conspiracy-airs-tonight/ Steve and SHoEligan favorite Damian Holbrook, from TV Guide Magazine, take on the Allison Mack directed episode which was moved around a bit due to the earthquake in Haiti and Absolute Justice. The duo also talk in detail about continuity, the news that Batman director Chris Nolan will shepherd a ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/Ga-_77v7B2Y" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/Ga-_77v7B2Y/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/19/shoe-episode-142-warrior/ LOIS MOVES IN WITH CLARK — It's Valentine’s Day and while Clark is out on a date with Lois, he unknowingly becomes infected by gemstone kryptonite, which has magical wish-fulfilling properties. Clark mentions to Lois that he wishes they had a more traditional relationship, so Lois quits the Daily Planet, ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/qUry0JMQpN8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/qUry0JMQpN8/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/19/persuasion-airs-tonight/ Today's SF takes us back in time to June 17th, 2008. In issue #17 of Smallville Magazine there was an origin story for Warrior Angel. Our very own Derek Russell was the writer for the article and and he was kind enough to provide me with the origin story. I ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/FOF2TPhOfhc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/FOF2TPhOfhc/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/16/shoe-files-warrior-angel/ Thanks to Syclone FX for the trailer.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/FRAjQPAzR0Y" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/FRAjQPAzR0Y/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/13/9x14-persuasion-promo/ METROPOLIS HOSTS A COMIC BOOK CONVENTION — DC COMICS’ CHARACTER ZATANNA RETURNS — Clark meets Zatanna (guest star Serinda Swan) at a comic book convention, where she tells him her father charmed a copy of the comic book “Warrior Angel” and it holds magical powers.  A young man named Stephen ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/7-2r-jtKFvk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/7-2r-jtKFvk/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/12/warrior-airs-tonight/ This installment of the SF has been a tough one for me to tackle. There were so many characters mentioned in Absolute Justice that I had to take a step back and figure out what to do about all of them. Simply because I do not have the time necessary ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/_gfdk8yeB8Q" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/_gfdk8yeB8Q/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/11/shoe-files-jsa/ Here is the audio from our post-Absolute Justice live show this past Friday night. We had a great turn out, but keep in mind this was live with a couple of thousand viewers, and is not the official SHoE episodes for 'Society' and 'Legends' so if something seems out of ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/i3p0lAUKPZU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/i3p0lAUKPZU/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/08/shoe-episode-141-starkville-absolute-justice/ <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/bUmtVk0yYKI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/bUmtVk0yYKI/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/06/live-show-replay-absolute-justice/ DC COMICS' CHARACTERS HAWKMAN, STAR GIRL AND DR. FATE FROM THE JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA MEET UP WITH CLARK AND HIS TEAM IN A SPECIAL TWO-HOUR EVENT; PAM GRIER GUEST STARS — A man named Sylvester Pemberton tracks down Chloe and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/X-SDLMbttd4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/X-SDLMbttd4/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/05/absolute-justice-societylegends-airs-tonight/ We're mere hours away from the two-hour event that is Absolute Justice, and that leaves us a little time to see where we've been. This week Steve and Smallville director Mairzee Almas discuss the first episode of 2010, 'Disciple', and tell you what you need to take away from it ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/bLcaYy0bcrc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/bLcaYy0bcrc/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/05/shoe-episode-140-disciple/ Well here we are with a new episode and a new character to discover their origin and backstory that was the basis for Vortigan on Smallville. The show only gave us snippets of what this character was all about, and I wish we could have seen a flashback scene or ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/wRM8SkSCUNY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/wRM8SkSCUNY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/05/shoe-files-the-dark-archermerlyn/ Be there.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/85Fc9NSbrlA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/85Fc9NSbrlA/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/02/03/starkville-absolute-justice/ NO LOVERS, NO ALLIES, NO DISCIPLES - INTRODUCING DC COMICS CHARACTER THE DARK ARCHER - Oliver’s past comes back to haunt him in the form of The Dark Archer (guest star Steve Bacic), Oliver’s former teacher, who seeks revenge on his student by taking aim at Lois and Chloe (Allison ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/KwJm77h7vrg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/KwJm77h7vrg/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/01/29/disciple-airs-tonight/ <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/3iXGSYfjOXY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/3iXGSYfjOXY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/01/28/absolute-justice-final-trailer/ You might have been lucky enough to see DC Comics promoting Smallville's 2hr event 'Absolute Justice' in one of your issues this week. If not, check out the full image after the jump.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/aFpWoszTsOA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/aFpWoszTsOA/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/01/27/absolute-justice-promo-in-dc-comics/ Aired on the Space channel in Canada. Special thanks to karmanda2.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/EgMk85JSB_c" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/EgMk85JSB_c/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/01/26/absolute-justice-societylegends-promo/ With all the news bubbling to the surface in the past week or so concerning Smallville, there is yet another bit of news from Natalie Abrams of TV Guide. It is being reported that "The Silver Banshee" has been cast as the villan in episode 16 "Escape" . The Banshee is ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/0opAo_vgJ-I" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/0opAo_vgJ-I/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/01/25/more-casting-news-for-season-9/ Welcome back! It's the first SHoE of 2010 and we've got some catching up to do. First off, this episode was recorded before the disastrous earthquake in Haiti and the announcement of the Telethon that will take the place of "Disciple" on 1/22. Do your part to help. Secondly, this ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/GvkKuS8QSPY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/GvkKuS8QSPY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/01/20/shoe-aac-episode-139-jenonshoe/ Welcome back! It's the first SHoE of 2010 and we've got some catching up to do. First off, this episode was recorded before the disastrous earthquake in Haiti and the announcement of the Telethon that will take the place of "Disciple" on 1/22. Do your part to help. Secondly, this ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/zGaGte1st5E" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/zGaGte1st5E/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/01/20/shoe-mp3-episode-139-jenonshoe/ This week has had an abundance of Smallville scoops for the second half of Season 9 on Smallville.Yesterday DC Comics Blog posted a trailer for "Absolute Justice" and today EW.com's Michael Ausiello reports that Michael McKean will be returning to Smallville.  This news comes only a day after we learned ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/5do7d3vm5T8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/5do7d3vm5T8/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/01/20/shoe-news-more-cast-members-retuning/ DC Universe blog The Source has posted the official half-minute trailer for "Absolute Justice," courtesy of The CW. Featured within the 30 second clip are numerous iconic artifacts, an aging piece of heroic artwork, and... well, we'll just let you see for yourself. To watch it at DC Universe blog The ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/GCh9z52c2tY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/GCh9z52c2tY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/01/19/official-absolute-justice-trailer/ I thought it might be fun to quickly spotlight a few characters of interest during the hiatus until "Disciple". Here are some notable characters from film, TV, and comics. These are exclusive to everyone's favorite villain Lex Luthor,  or in Smallville's case people connected to his legacy since he's DEAD. ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/AFbYkg82Z1g" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/AFbYkg82Z1g/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/01/12/shoe-files-henchman/ It seems like it's been an eternity since we have had a new episode of Smallvile. Well in a few short weeks we will have a new episode to get us excited about the second half of season 9. The CW has released an official description for the mid-season premier ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/qpTyQOSRIhU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/qpTyQOSRIhU/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2010/01/05/disciple-09x10-description/ Hey Smallville fans, hope everyone had a great Christmas and are looking forward to a great New Year's this week! In case you haven't heard the latest episode of Starkville's House of El, we wanted to bring you up to speed. In January, Craig Byrne of Kryptonsite and Derek Russell of ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/3jodlZ7ktQY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/3jodlZ7ktQY/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2009/12/30/smallville-charity-trivia-off/ Hey guys! I'm back in a very long and over due edition of Goodman Covers. This time we will take a long at the third issue in the retelling of Superman's brand new origin in 'Superman: Secret Origin". Check out the full review after the jump! Superman: Secret Origin #3 Written by ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/1R1jEnFOl30" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/1R1jEnFOl30/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2009/12/23/goodman-covers-superman-secret-origin-3/ We've got a quick episode to give you all the details regarding the upcoming Charity Trivia Off between Kryptonsite's Craig Byrne and Starkville House of El's Derek Russell that will be moderated by host Steve Glosson next week. Inside you'll find details on how you can contribute by making donations ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/bSIODKeQkoc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/bSIODKeQkoc/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2009/12/18/shoe-short-episode-138-5-charity-trivia-off/ Before we continue, let me explain myself a bit. The work load I have experienced during this season of Smallville has been quite heavy. I had every intention of commenting on *each* and every episode, but it simply became impractical to do so. Writing the best music I possibly can ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/ISYdpGpnTHQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/ISYdpGpnTHQ/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2009/12/08/scoring-smallville-9x03-rabid/ Here we are again with a SHoE File of epic proportions. General Zod has been a character in the DC Universe for a very long time dating back to the the early 1960's. While he wasn't used very much in the beginning, Zod has become one of Superman's most formidable ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/GKcUk_8EofM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/GKcUk_8EofM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2009/12/04/shoe-files-zod/ It's your official episode for the mid-season finale "Pandora" with Derek and Steve taking a look back at the episode a week later, to delve more into the questions we were left with and the answers you're looking for - complete with discussions of the future visions and how exactly ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/SkIlUeJj6rQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/SkIlUeJj6rQ/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2009/12/02/shoe-aac-episode-138-pandora-part-2/ It's your official episode for the mid-season finale "Pandora" with Derek and Steve taking a look back at the episode a week later, to delve more into the questions we were left with and the answers you're looking for - complete with discussions of the future visions and how exactly ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/VL_n57OSTuo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/VL_n57OSTuo/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2009/12/02/shoe-mp3-episode-138-pandora-part-2/ Plagued by not having been together, alone for an episode in months - this happens. Steve and Derek, uncut. While there's still plenty of Smallville talk inside, you can get that in your regular episode. But if you're looking for hi-jinks, laughter, and off the wall topics that don't even ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/tkNfL2l1C3A" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/tkNfL2l1C3A/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2009/12/02/shoe-uncut-episode-138-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cpandora%e2%80%9d-part-2/ We had a great time discussing the mid-season finale 'Pandora' last Friday night after the episode aired, and now you can join in on the fun! Derek and guest host Joe Hummrich of The 10th Wonder podcast led a live show with viewers mere hours after 'Pandora' aired to discuss ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/wuJarUq0LJM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/wuJarUq0LJM/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2009/11/25/shoe-live-episode-137-pandora-part-1/ Brian Peterson recently had an interview with TV Guide writer and SHoE guest host Damian Holbrook to discuss the direction of the remainder of season 9 and the possibilities of a season 10. While the interview was filled with tasty morsels of Smallville news, there is nothing here that I ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/shoenews/~4/IktS1zVDWks" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shoenews/~3/IktS1zVDWks/ http://www.smallvillepodcast.com/2009/11/24/2010-and-beyond/