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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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Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum
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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 ...
We’ve made it to the Smallville, Die Hard crossover with Season 2 Episode 12: Insurgence! What would an episode of Talk Ville be without a cameo from the one and only, Al Gough. Al shares his thoughts on the episode that mirrors Jitters, and discusses why they also were surprised by how ‘over budget’ this went. Despite his court ordered anger manag…
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DAVID WAIN: Making ‘Wet Hot’, Nude Auditions, Paul Rudd Brilliance, Need For Structure & Niche Comedy
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David Wain (Wet Hot American Summer, Role Models) joins us this week to share how he’s paved his unique path in comedy for decades without sacrificing his style for commercial recognition. David takes us back to his early days at NYU bumping shoulders with guys like Ken Marino and Joe Lo Truglio, going on to form a group full of comedic household n…
This week he’s baaack… and she’s back! Join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we dive into Smallville Season 2 Episode 11: VISAGE, accompanied by none other than Whitney Fordham himself, Eric Johnson! So glad we got the guy one. Eric remembers what it was like finding out his character was being sent off, the bittersweet return coming back in Se…
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LARSEN THOMPSON: Props from Beyoncé , Not Taking Things Fricken Serious, Ditching Perfectionism & Working with P!nk
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Larsen Thompson (The Midnight Club, Horrorscope) was an amazing fricken guest this week. She shared her early entry into acting after having to walk away from her passion of dancing for health concerns. Larsen opens up on the idea of her perfectionism and how she’s learned to turn that off while acting, prioritizing performance over her own appeara…
Welcome to Smallville’s ‘cave era’ … this week Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum review Season 2 Episode 10: SKINWALKER! After talking about how this is probably the unanimous decision for worst set to work on during the series, the guys get some insight from Al Gough on how important this cave plotline is to the vision of Season 2 and origin story…
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MICHAEL BIEHN: Hitting Rock Bottom, Facing Off with James Cameron, Trouble on Tombstone & LOTS MORE STORIES!
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Michael Biehn (Terminator, Aliens, Tombstone) joins us this week and shares countless memories from his storied career. From his tenure alongside James Cameron, to his fond memories with Bill Paxton, and even revealing the truth about Michael Rooker - Biehn has a ton of fun stories this week. Not only that, but Michael opens up on his dependency on…
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Dichotic with SARAH JANE REDMOND (Aunt Nell)
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Join us this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 2 Episode 9: DICHOTIC… Not only does the show welcome a notable guest star in Jonthan Taylor Thomas, but our pod gets graced by the one and only, Aunt Nell herself, SARAH JANE REDMOND. Yeah folks! Sarah remembers what it was like during the early seasons of the show, h…
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SAM WITWER: SiFi Snafu on Being Human, Harmful TMZ Rumors, Kicked Out of Julliard, Lucasfilm Favors & Smallville
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Sam Witwer (Being Human, Star Wars) joins us this week and we get deep. He opens up about reassessing his life and how people’s impression of him being a screw up molded his self image for years. Sam talks about how this industry encourages people to hide vulnerability and put up a front; and how some of the false fame that can come as a side effec…
Our scores may have been high, but this week’s episode is definitely a bummer… join us for one of the most emotional reviews yet as we get into Smallville Season 2 Episode 8: RYAN. We revisit memories of working alongside Ryan Kelley on set and the different emotional hurdles we had to overcome in creating this episode. Tom talks about the unique j…
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RACHAEL LEIGH COOK: Haunted by Potential, She’s All That Reflection, Life Changing Motherhood & Dangerous Sets
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Rachael Leigh Cook (She’s All That, A Tourists Guide to Love) joins us this week and shares her story of quickly moving from Hollywood aspirations growing up in Minnesota to feeling like she was playing catch-up, unable to enjoy the success of the late 90’s box office smash: She’s All That. Rachael was amazing this week!! She talks about the idea o…
Our rewatch rebounds this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum review Season 2 Episode 7: LINEAGE. Not only do we get to review a beautifully written and directed episode of Smallville, but we’re also joined by two very important people to the show. First - it’s been a long time coming, but Annette O’Toole finally joins us! She shares everythi…
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JIM GAFFIGAN: Handling Humiliation, Letterman Validation, Anxiety on Stage, & Fulfillment in Acting
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Jim Gaffigan (Linoleum, I’m Too Lazy) joins us this week to share his journey as a creative - evolving from a realization that he may never be successful, to becoming a household name as a stand up comic during the Comedy Central heyday, and eventually pursuing indie roles as an actor to satisfy his need for creative fulfillment. Jim talks about hi…
Want to start out by saying thank you if you made it through this episode of Smallville… and well, misery loves company, so buckle up and join us for our review of Season 2 Episode 6: REDUX. Thank goodness we are joined by Maggie Lawson this week, because not only did she help this episode of Smallville save face, but she also helped make this podc…
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JONATHAN FRAKES: Star Trek Reunion, New Season of Picard, Recording with Phish & Director Pain Points
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Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Picard) joins us this week to take us where no guest has gone before… sharing his experience over three decades in the Star Trek franchise and teasing a special reunion during this new season of Picard. Jonathan talks about his experience playing Riker, working with the one and only Patrick Stewart, …
This week the guys shine some light on the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde style episode as we rewatch and review Smallville Season 2 Episode 5: Nocturne. Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum talk about Lana’s visits to the cemetery, how Martha begins to own her own storyline, and why everyone seems to be injuring their wrists in the episode. We’re graced with …
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SHANNON ELIZABETH: Saving Animals, American Pie Negotiations, Manifesting Scary Movie & False Perceptions
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Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie, Scary Movie) joins us this week and shares her experience of handling false perceptions throughout her life - from school, to modeling, to Hollywood, and more. Shannon shares the heart breaking story of what called her to action with her conservationism and her mission of saving animal lives with The Shannon Elizabe…
We've finally made it to one of the most loved episodes of the entire series... Introducing Red-K Clark! This week Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum rewatch and review Smallville Season 2 Episode 4: Red. The guys talk about how strange it is seeing Clark go bad, what he means by having split identities, and how sick of Clark's 💩 Lana is. Oh yeah...…
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ZACHARY LEVI: Loving the Unlovable, Making Room for Peace, Shazam! Sequel, and Sandwich Artistry
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Zachary Levi (Shazam!, Chuck) joins us once again to give Amell a run for his money for Inside of You appearances. Zach never disappoints with getting deep and this week he gives a healthy (much needed) dose of self love. From the power of observing generosity, to collective manifestation, to the celestial ‘chicken and egg’ - we get into a lot this…
Join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as they break down the countless instances of deceit in this week’s rewatch of Season 2 Episode 3: DUPLICITY … whole lot of lying going on. The guys show love to the performance of Sam Jones III in a pivotal Pete episode and discuss the unique decisions Joe Morton made off script in his sendoff as Dr. Hamilton…
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DAN FOGLER: Dueling Pacinos, Filming Fantastic Beasts, Do Or Die Philosophy & Michael J. Fox Regret
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Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts, The Offer) joins us this week and opens up about the little miracles that he manifested throughout his career to pull himself out of lulls and how he keeps a ‘do or die’ philosophy to drive him forward. Dan shares what it was like shooting Fantastic Beasts in the UK over the last several years and what a surreal experi…
Might be one of those “show episode was ehh but the rewatch was good” type of weeks - this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Season 2 Episode 2: HEAT. We find out this episode’s idea to be included in the pilot was canned, and maybe for good reason? Tom remembers what it was like portraying Clark’s pubescent discovery of heat vision…
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J. K. SIMMONS & DAVID SIMMONS: Love Behind Anger, Impostor Syndrome, Saving Youth Lives & Uncomfortable with Awards
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J. K. Simmons (Whiplash, Spiderman) joins us this week to share stories from his time in this industry going from waiting tables and scrounging for pizza - to becoming an Academy Award Winning actor and making his name in films like Whiplash, Spiderman, and Juno… J. K. talks about the love that is behind the anger of many of his iconic performances…
We’re baaack! It’s a new year and a brand new season of our rewatch. This week Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum dive into Season 2 Episode 1 of Smallville: Vortex. They pick up on the tornado cliffhanger from last season’s finale and discuss what it was like behind the scenes to shoot something of that magnitude. The guys also talk about what it w…
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EMMANUELLE CHRIQUI: Reconciling Loss, Entourage Misconceptions, New Lana Lang & Adam Sandler Recon
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Emmanuelle Chriqui (Superman & Lois, Entourage) joins us this week and opens up on the pivotal moments that changed her life while also getting emotional reconciling the losses in her family. Emmanuelle was awesome this week!! She talked about the hypocrisy of people trying to paint Entourage with a misogynistic brush, and what her real experience …
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STEPHEN AMELL: Future of Heels, Return of Arrow, Sunday Scaries, Shooting Romantic Scenes & Need for External Validation
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Stephen Amell (Heels, Arrow) joins us this week and, as always, hits us with openness and honesty. Love the guy. He talks about the birth of his newest son, the idea of seeking external validation through fame, and how all of his previous anxieties could be tied to withdrawals. We also talk about the future of Heels with the current Starz and Lions…
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. Including, but not limited to, the work behind the scenes from Al Gough, Miles Millar, Glenn Winter, and Greg Beeman … and the lasting performances on screen from Kristin Kreuk, John Schneide…
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Hall & Oates JOHN OATES: Wake Up Call
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John Oates (Hall & Oates) joins us this week to share his experience in the music industry and the ups and downs that come with being in a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted, multi million record selling duo like Hall & Oates. John opens up on how he was able to pull himself out of the spiral his life was in during the late 80’s as he wanted to chan…
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…
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Freaks and Geeks’ SAMM LEVINE: Saved by Shatner
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Samm Levine (Freaks and Geeks, Minx) joins us this week and shares what it was like going from regurgitating stand up performances at bat mitzvahs to catching the eye of Judd Apatow and lucking into a role in the cult Freaks and Geeks. Samm talks about his time shooting the show and the panic that ensued as a young actor who just had his show cance…
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Tempest (Season Finale Part 2) with JOHN GLOVER!
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It just wouldn’t be right wrapping up this season without him. The mane, 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 s…
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Parenthood’s SAM JAEGER: Lucked Into It
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Sam Jaeger (Parenthood, The Handmaid's Tale) joins us this week and opens up on how the repetition of denial as an actor has him feeling like his last job will be his last, despite his success in hit shows like Devil in Ohio, Parenthood, and more. Sam talks about how he feels like he’s made it haphazardly through life with his ADD and how later in …
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…
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Bill & Ted’s ALEX WINTER: Bringing it Back
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Alex Winter (Bill & Ted, Lost Boys) joins us this week to share his experience of being under the limelight since he was a child, unexpectedly hitting fame with Bill & Teds, and then leaving Hollywood for a much needed sanity break. Alex talks about his enjoyment for acting the lifelong friendships he’s been able to build with costars like Jason Pa…
Join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as they share their pinhole point of view on this week’s review of Smallville Episode #20: OBSCURA. 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. Tom fondly remembers the techni…
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True Blood’s KRISTIN BAUER: Connection is Key
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Kristin Bauer (True Blood, The Boy Behind the Door) joins us this week to share her experience going from a small town upbringing in Wisconsin, to becoming a cosmetologist, and eventually falling in love with film and landing a dream role in True Blood. Kristin tells all this week, and opens up about some unfortunate experiences in this industry, i…
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 s…
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True Blood’s DEBORAH ANN WOLL: Confidence Log
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Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood, Daredevil) joins us this week to share her process as an actor in taking pride and enjoyment in your performance, but not lingering on it after the fact and letting the opinions of others make you defensive in your next role. This idea of other’s opinions gets expanded as Deborah shares her experience being bullied as …
Join us this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum review Smallville Episode 18: Drone… with a very special guest. 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. Michael gushes over his admiration for Principal Kwan, Tom defends his ‘every four episode…
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Napoleon Dynamite JON HEDER: Constantly an Outsider
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Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory) joins us this week and talks about the feeling of ‘constantly being an outsider’ coming to Hollywood from a humble upbringing in the PNW and then heading back to Washington after years in the film industry. Jon shares some crazy stories from his family history that helped shape him into the anxiety and…
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…
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Smile’s KYLE GALLNER and SOSIE BACON: Building Chemistry
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Kyle Gallner (Outsiders, Smallville) and Sosie Bacon (13 Reasons Why) join me this week to talk about the genius of their new horror film SMILE and what went into the project to get it bumped into theaters from its streaming origins. On top of talking about the twists and turns on and off the screen with Smile, Kyle and Sosie talks about what sorts…
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Stray with Smallville Director GREG BEEMAN
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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. Beeman talks about coming into the show during the chaos of Season 1 and remembers moments during the early days behind …
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Horror Legend TOM HOLLAND: 60 Years of Stories
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Tom Holland joins us this week to share incredible story after story from his 60+ year tenure in Hollywood. From taking on the sequel that nobody dared to touch in Psycho 2, to the difficulties of making a doll that people feared in Child’s Play, to resurrecting the vampire genre with a love letter to horror fans in Fright Night… this man has stori…
Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum explore the deepest desires of Smallville in Episode 15: Nicodemus. 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 Krist…
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Fright Night’s CHRIS SARANDON: Humbling Yourself
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Chris Sarandon (Fright Night, The Princess Bride) joins us this week for an amazing episode full of classic film nostalgia, openness on being humbled at the heights of success, and reflection on an illustrious career. Chris shares several behind the scenes stories of landing roles during auditions including how nerves helped propel his performance …
What would you do with zero consequences… This week we explore that concept in Episode 14 of Smallville: ZERO. 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 t…
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What We Do in the Shadows’ HARVEY GUILLEN: Butterflies Are Beautiful
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Harvey Guillen (What We Do in the Shadows) joins us this week to share his journey going from growing up in poverty, collecting cans to fund his pursuit of acting, to landing a hit role in What We Do in the Shadows. Harvey talks about the love and support he received from his family during this pursuit and talks about what it was like coming out to…
We kick things into motion this week with Episode #13: Kinetic. 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 ‘Cl…
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Crashing’s PETE HOLMES: Greenlight Yourself
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Pete Holmes (Crashing, You Made It Weird) joins us this week to share his triumphant story of going from existential desperation after a canceled late night show to traveling across the country to pitch Judd Apatow on what would go on to become HBO’s Crashing. After we clear the air with fart jokes and punderful bits, Pete opens up on the idea of e…
This week Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum are joined by Jonathan Kent himself, John Schneider! 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. Rosenbaum remembers uncomfortable Lionel scenes a…
