I’m Michael Rosenbaum, I’ve spent the better part of the last two decades in and out of film and television - mostly known for playing the bald dude on the show Smallville. I’m the guy that you probably don’t know by name, but when you see my face you might say “oh, that guy from that thing.” I’ve befriended some of the most talented people in the business, but it wasn’t until I started inviting them into my home that I realized, I didn’t really know these people. What started as me having s ...
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It was only a matter of time! Join costars Tom Welling (Clark Kent) and Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) as they take you behind the scenes of one of the greatest shows of all time, Smallville. With this weekly dose of nostalgia you will get an inside look at what it was like to film each episode and hear fun facts that only those on set could tell you! Tag along with Michael and Tom to revisit the iconic series that changed the way you look at one of America’s favorite superheroes!
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Smallville reaches its D.A.R.E era this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Season 5 Episode 17: VOID! After exploring the difficulty of transforming Kristin Kreuk into a kryptonite junky fiend we explore the nod to Lex Luthor’s black glove future and the meaning behind the visits from beyond to the main characters in this episode. Th…
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DANNY TREJO: Respecting Death, Punching His Way into Hollywood & Living with Gratitude
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🎬 Check out Danny's new film 'Seven Cemeteries' now available on Digital and On-demand! Danny Trejo (Machete, Desperado) joins us this week to share his story of breaking cycles of incarceration to make it in Hollywood and ultimately transform his life to lead with gratitude. Danny opens up about his misguided childhood and the lessons learned grow…
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Say it aint so, coming to the end of an era as Tom Welling and Michael Rosnebaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 16: HYPNOTIC! After critiquing some very questionable hypnotism induced storylines the guys dive into the complexities of prop Lousiville Sluggers, the All American Rejects, and what’s behind Brainiac’s evil viral plots. Thank you to…
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CASSANDRA PETERSON: Retiring ELVIRA, Elvis’ Big Warning & Embracing Being Different
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Cassandra Peterson (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark) joins us this week to grace us with stories she couldn’t share before her book release… warnings from Elvis, retiring her Elvira get-up, coming out and more! We talk about what could have been with Paul McCartney and other iconic stories during her tenure as Mistress of the Dark. Cassandra shares th…
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Expanding the JLA this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit the entrance of the titular character in Smallville Season 5 Episode 15: CYBORG. The guys open up on the poise and joy of working alongside Lee Thompson Young before diving into some fact-checks about Lionel’s blackmailing, exploring the DC ‘toy box’ with Al Gough, and lamenti…
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ERIC ROBERTS: The Fear Behind Ego, Life Changing Honesty & Early Career Misconceptions
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Eric Roberts (Dark Knight, The Pope of Greenwich Village) joins us this week on the heels of the release of his new memoir ‘Runaway Train: or, The Story of My Life So Far’ to share lessons learned through his decades experience with this industry… from the misconceptions that come early in an actor’s career, to realizing fear is behind ego, to a li…
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Smallville turns into a horror story this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Season 5 Episode 14: TOMB. After dressing down the turtleneck wardrobe this episode we talk about Chloe’s ‘Clue like’ antics, a moment that reminded us of the classic ‘damn who’s that,’ and character-focused episodes that serve as a tangent from the main sto…
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DJ QUALLS: Reality Checks, Hiding in Hollywood & Crazy Supernatural Moments!
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DJ Qualls (Supernatural, Hustle & Flow) joins us this week to share his experience coming out of a strict rural South upbringing, having to hide who he truly was while on sets in Hollywood, and eventually carving a path of success that allows him to operate on his terms without any curated persona. DJ opens up on why he hid his sexuality when he ca…
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We get a glimpse into the future this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 13: VENGEANCE! Tom talks about the artistic choice of his vigilante portrayal getting scrapped while we all discuss the underlying themes and motivation behind the A and B storylines in this Arkham-fueled episode. We also get into the…
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HEATHER GRAHAM: Betting on Yourself, Boogie Nights Reflections & Valuing True Independence
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Heather Graham (Boogie Nights, The Gunslingers) joins us this week to share the addictive side to Hollywood and the pride she has in being able to be her own boss and create on her terms… like with the new film she has written, directed, and starred in: Chosen Family. Heather shares her experience in Boogie Nights, how she threw caution to the wind…
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Reckoning w/ GREG BEEMAN + AL GOUGH
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🌠 Special 100th Episode poster: https://bit.ly/100-poster One of the most impactful episodes of the season… series… and TV in general, join Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Greg Beeman (Director), and Al Gough (Show Creator) for the 100th episode of Smallville in Season 5 Episode 12: RECKONING. The episode speaks for itself, but thankfully we have t…
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MICHAEL DORN: Setting Star Trek Records, Embracing Worf & Escaping the Hollywood Hamster Wheel
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Michael Dorn (Star Trek, Steelworks) joins us this week to share his record setting tenure throughout Star Trek as Worf along with the grounding and gratitude that has allowed him to maintain a love and passion for his character and cast mates. Michael talks about auditioning for the role with the likes of the late great James Avery and how embraci…
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Well aint that a b… join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 11 LOCKDOWN for an action packed safe-room extravaganza. We talk about claustrophobia inside the safe-room, how we would re-write the Sheriff’s death in this episode, and what this means in the grand scheme of things re: Lana, Lex, and Clark’s love …
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MEG DONNELLY: Anxious Superpowers, Crappy Intrusive Thoughts & Losing Supernatural Fanbase
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Meg Donnelly (Zombies, American Housewife) joins us this week to share the duality of having a history of severe anxiety while being an entertainer, and how she’s been able to turn that into a superpower over the last few years navigating this industry. Meg talks about pessimistic expectations going into new projects and her feelings after the Winc…
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Felt eerie watching this episode for multiple reasons… but join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 10: FANATIC! After remembering when our guest star went full Britney by mimicking Lex Luthor this week we get a very pleasant visit from Kryptonsite’s own Craig Byrne! Bast from the past and a must-listen for a…
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STEPHEN AMELL: Overcoming Toxic Lifestyle, Blind Auditioning for Suits: L.A. & Pro-Wrestling Miscalculations
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Stephen Amell (Suits: L.A., Heels) checks in again this week for a much needed update on all things life, career, and mental health. After reflecting on the somewhat toxic lifestyle that he had to put aside for mental and mental physical stability, Stephen goes on to talk about the importance of balance and work that gives him purpose. He also talk…
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Ho ho holy cow we have an episode this week… Join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as they revisit one of the most important episodes in Smallville with Season 5 Episode 9: LEXMAS. We spend a lot of time talking about ‘what could have been’ with Lex as he gets a glimpse into an alternate reality, discussing the difficult decision made and the trag…
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JOHNNY KNOXVILLE: Hitting Jackass Limitations, Rage Against the Bullying & Stunting is a Habit
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Johnny Knoxville (Jackass, Pretty Sure I Can Fly) joins us this week to share his early aspirations for show business, how those led to his addiction to wild and crazy stunts on Jackass, and how the latter contributed to his mind and body hitting a unfortunate breaking point. Johnny really opens up this week about his upbringing - sharing how he ma…
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Action packed episode this week as we are graced with an appearance from Brainiac himself, JAMES MARSTERS, as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 8: SOLITUDE! After remembering an uncomfortable and bare introduction to Smallville, James discusses his excitement for joining the story before the story and all the ins…
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JAMES MARSTERS: Path to Self Acceptance, His Darkest Day on Buffy & His Dragon Ball Apology
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James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Schmactors) joins us again this week to share gratitude for his tenure as an actor along with his path to self acceptance after realizing how empty the pursuit of external validation can be. James also talks about the misinterpretation that got him kicked out of Juilliard, his darkest day on set while filmi…
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