Season 1

Last stop before Season 2. This week we revisit our convos with some of the guests who were responsible for making Smallville the incredible show it still is.

Before we jump into Season 2, it's time we recap some of the best moments from Season 1 of Smallville... and there were a lot. Here's a little compilation episode of Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisiting the first season of the show that changed both their lives. This episode covers some of the major threads we got into this season - from FOTW, to risky stunts, to effects that were cutting edge, to suspension of disbelief. Hope you folks enjoy it.

It just wouldn't be right wrapping up this season without him. The man, the myth, and the legend John Glover, aka Lionel Luthor, joins Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we officially wrap up our rewatch of Season 1 of Smallville and the finale episode Tempest. It was a treat talking to Glover. He remembered what it was like going from a guest star to a regular, how deep the theme of family was in the show, and his true opinion on the character of Lionel Luthor. The guys close the episode by discussing some of the fan voted 'best of' moments from Season 1. Any nominations and/ or selections surprise you?

That flew by fast... This week Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum review Episode 21 of Smallville, the Season 1 Finale, TEMPEST. From tornado effects, to a Remy Zero live performance, and fighting Luthors, this episode has it all. Not only do the guys review the series' first cliffhanger episode, but we also leave our rewatch on a bit of a cliffhanger as well. This is the first part of a two part Finale Extravaganza!. Next week we have a highly anticipated guest, give our scores for Tempest, and then review some of the fan voted 'Best Of' Season 1 moments.

The guys grapple with the suspension of disbelief surrounding this particular FOTW episode and explore the drama surrounding the "Clana" vs "Chlark" relationships being developed.

We couldn't wait to have him on... Join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we dissect the double entendres in Smallville Episode 19 (Crush) with a very special guest: Glenn Winter. In his first of many appearances he'll have with us, Glenn talks about the impact Smallville had on his young career, his favorite directors throughout the series, and some nostalgic behind the scenes stories. In our review of Crush, Tom talks about the grounded performance of Adam Brody and Clark's complicated relationship with Lana. Michael sheds a tear for Principal Kwan and remembers how he got out of the funeral scene.

The guys discuss the A storyline of the Bee storyline and try to grapple with the suspension of disbelief this close to the end of Season 1.

Join us this week as we find out if Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum can get through a review of Smallville's Episode 17: Reaper before disintegrating into ash. The guys talk about a new collective all time low in the rewatch and analyze the episode's themes of losing loved ones and reconciling with your father. Tom remembers pivotal choices where Schneider really carried and why he was annoyed sometimes while shooting a sports related scene. Michael pokes at the confusing conveniences in this episode and talks more John Glover love.

We've talked about him in just about every episode so far - it only made sense to have him on as a guest. This week we're joined by the one and only Greg Beeman: show runner, director, and glue to the early success of Smallville.

After remembering certain issues with directors on set, the guys dissect the different 'out of character' performances from John Schneider, Kristin Kreuk, and Sam Jones III whose characters fall under the spell of the Nicodemus. Tom remembers Kristin's reaction to the pool scene and how the crew managed safety concerns of the windmill shots. Michael talks about one of the most memorable performances from Annette O'Toole in this episode and how Lex continues to conveniently miss Clark in action.

The guys revisit a Lex heavy, flashback frenzied episode that almost featured the very own Neil Patrick Harris. Michael remembers the Lex hanging upside down scenes causing a bit of a health scare and the one scene that caused a stuntman to quit on the spot. Tom remembers what it was like working with iconic guest stars who made appearances in the series and tricks of the trade in executing some of the Smallville oners.

Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit the 'kryptonite tattoo' episode and remember the uncredited cameo from Evangeline Lilly, talk about how nobody cared about the angsty Whitney subplot, and dish out an all time low for the podcast thus far. Tom talks about what went into the 'Clark hand chopping wood' scene and draws comparison between Lex and Jeff Bezos. Michael talks about the performance from Allison in this episode and the power of the closing scene with Lana at the Talon.

John joins the guys as they recap Episode 12: Leech. Welling talks about what it was like to play a 'power-less' Clark and his confusion of there being two different Ashmores who appeared in Smallville.

The guys breakdown stellar performances from guest stars Rick Peters and Gregory Sporleder, talk about shooting in harsh Vancouver winters, and discuss embracing the awkwardness of kissing scenes with friends on set.

This week Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum explore if all in Shimmer is gold, as they revisit Episode #10 of Smallville.

Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Episode 9 of Smallville: Rogue. The guys discuss the first break from the 'Freak of the Week' concept and get some insights from Al and how this was a defining test that would go on to shape the series.

Smallville creators Al Gough and Miles Millar join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as they revisit Jitters, one of the most epic episodes from Season 1 (featuring Candyman himself Tony Todd) sharing the absolute chaos that went on behind the scenes to put this episode together.

Finally - we've arrived at the Amy Adams one. This week Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Episode #7: Craving.

This week Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Hourglass, an episode full of crazy foreshadowing, scary good guest appearances, and deadly dangerous stunts.

After we pull the curtain back and deep dive all the 'Freezer Boy' scenes, teenage horror tropes, and purple sweaters inside Episode 5: Cool, we're joined by future returning guest, Lana Lang herself, Kristin Kreuk.

Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Episode 4 of Smallville: X-Ray and discuss the issue in acting through Clark's super power scenes, working with guest star and 'freak of the week' actor Lizzy Caplan, and issues onset with a particular prop that went wrong. Tom shares what helped him convey his X-Ray power while acting and which scene he remembers Michael and he breaking in. Michael shares insights into the Lex blackmail subplot and tries to get past a scene with a particularly odd reaction from Sam Jones.

Things are heating up - Fire stunts, Dan Lauria, and death count updates.

Tom and Michael address the step back in the second episode of the series Smallville where the 'freak of the week' concept gets solidified with our introduction to a buggy individual. The guys reflect on the suspension of disbelief that it took to shoot certain scenes and what it was like shooting the special effect shots that involved kryptonite and bullet time. During this episode, Michael points out scenes that didn't flow after remembering cut dialogue and Tom looks for answers on the floating that never got addressed.

Back to where it all began... Join Tom Welling (Clark) and Michael Rosenbaum (Lex) as they revisit the Smallville Pilot episode more than two decades since it was filmed. The guys talk about their experience during the shooting with kingmaker David Nutter, working with established actors like John Schneider, Annette O'Toole, and John Glover, and sentiment filming and releasing around 9/11. After discussing the difficulty of certain scenes like the underwater car crash, and the epic nature of the meteor shower, Tom and Michael later reflect on certain scenes that are a bit jarring and probably wouldn't fly nowadays.