Going Back To Smallville

About Going Back To Smallville

Join Matt and Maggie on their weekly re-watch of Smallvile for a Hopefully Awesome podcast. Every week we’ll breakdown the plot, rank the Freak of the Week, discuss Easter-eggs, and just have a general discussion of Smallville. No Flights, No Tights, No Problem. Get access to extended episodes and exclusive shows at Patreon.com/hopefullyawesome Thanks for listening and, as always, have a Hopefully Awesome day!

Publisher

Hopefully Awesome

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Apr 2022

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

204 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Warrior

   We had an absolute blast with this one. On Going Back to Smallville, our Smallville rewatch podcast and series retrospective, we’re revisiting Season 9, Episode 12, “Warrior,” a wonderfully comic-booky episode packed with superhero wish fulfillment, magic, and some very Shazam-inspired energy. We talk about Alec becoming the living version of Warrior Angel, Lois absolutely owning WonderCon in her Amazon princess costume, and why this episode feels like Smallville giving itself permission to just have fun. But the real highlight for us is Clark and Zatanna. Their chemistry is fantastic, Zatanna tempting Clark to embrace a little fantasy is a great character beat, and Clark breaking through her spell because his feelings for Lois are stronger makes the whole thing even better. Add in Chloe getting swept up in her own superhero fantasy and plenty of DC Comics goodness, and “Warrior” ended up being one of the most purely enjoyable episodes we’ve had in a while. 📺 Watch Going Back to Smallville on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPL0gHHg-xQBVNIZBqjSOjbPUuwh_wtWZdV?sbp=QAE%3D (https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPL0gHHg-xQBVNIZBqjSOjbPUuwh_wtWZdV?sbp=QAE%3D) ❤️ Support the Show Patreon: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome (https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome) Become a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join) 🛍️ Hopefully Awesome Merch https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/ (https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/) 📒 Show Notes and Resources Time Stamps 0:00 - Going Back to Smallville - 9x12 3:55 - Warrior Review 16:55 - War! What Is It Good For? 28:40 - Continuity 40:57 - Freak of the Week 48:18 - Traitor 50:35 - Puberty But With Super Powers 51:30 - No Flights, No Tights 57:45 - Pizza Time 1:02:35 - That’s Just Prime 1:09:32 - DCU References 1:22:20 - The Talon Mix 1:25:04 - Countdown to Superman 1:26:27 - Next Time On Smallville: 9x13: Persuasion 📘 Connect With Matt and Maggie ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com (https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com) ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com (https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com) ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com (https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com) ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom (https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom) ➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4 (https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4) ❤️ Thank You to Our Patrons and YouTube Members This Month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | FNX01 | Eric 🛒 Smallville & Superman Smallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5Rln (https://amzn.to/4cP5Rln) Superman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbF (https://amzn.to/49vFVbF) This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something, we’ll receive a small commission. ⚡️ OTHER PODCASTS My Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUm (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUm) Sailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cj (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cj) 📬 Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States Matt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States For support inquiries or business inquiries, please email us at contact@hopefullyawesome.com (mailto:contact@hopefullyawesome.com) About Going Back to Smallville Going Back to Smallville is our episode-by-episode rewatch of Smallville, following Clark Kent from the pilot all the way through the series finale. Each week, Matt and Maggie revisit the story, rank the Freak of the Week, dig into continuity, DC Comics references and Easter eggs, and track Clark’s journey toward becoming Superman — with plenty of nostalgia, laughs, tangents, and wonderfully early-2000s weirdness along the way. Whether you grew up watching Smallville, discovered it later, or just love Superman and DC Comics, come go back to Smallville with us — one episode at a time. Going Back to Smallville is part of Hopefully Awesome, where we keep things positive, have fun, and geek out over the stuff we love.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Absolute Justice

   We’re revisiting Season 9’s “Absolute Justice,” and we absolutely LOVED this one. Smallville goes full DC Comics as the Justice Society of America enters the story, bringing Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Stargirl, Checkmate, and a whole lot of superhero history along with them. This two-part event honestly feels more like a Smallville movie than a regular episode, and we’re geeking out over seeing Clark come face-to-face with the generation of heroes that came before him. We talk about Hawkman and Oliver’s wonderfully chaotic rivalry, Kent Nelson’s heartbreaking story as Doctor Fate, the JSA’s legacy, and those HUGE glimpses into Clark’s future as the hero who will lead a new generation. Plus, Martian Manhunter is back, Amanda Waller is pulling the strings, and Smallville suddenly feels like one enormous living DC Universe. This is the kind of episode Going Back to Smallville was made for. Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome Become a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join Check out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/ This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States Matt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States 📒Show Notes and Resources 0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 9x11 2:10 -Absolute Justice Review 39:59 -War! What Is It Good For? 49:27 -Continuity 1:01:35 -Welcome to the Party Pal! 1:08:23 -In Memoriam 1:11:17 -Freak of the Week 1:14:48 -Traitor 1:15:39 -Puberty But With Super Powers 1:16:48 -No Flights, No Tights 1:18:08 -Pizza Time 1:19:01 -That’s Just Prime 1:26:46 -DCU References 1:47:13 -Countdown to Superman 1:48:26 -Next Time On Smallville: 9x12: Warrior 📘Connect With Matt and Maggie ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom ➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4 📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To Smallville Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUw Thank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | FNX01 | Devin Galbraith | Eric Smallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5Rln Superman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbF Each week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you're looking for drama and toxicity, we're not the droids you're looking for. ⚡️OTHER PODCASTS My Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUm Sailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cj For support inquires, or business inquiries, please email us at contact@hopefullyawesome.com About this video: It’s time to return to where the legend began. Join us as we revisit every episode of *Smallville*, the show that redefined the Superman legacy for a new generation. From Clark Kent’s first days in Smallville to the epic conclusion after ten seasons, we’re covering it all—one week at a time. Perfect for fans who grew up watching *Smallville* or anyone fascinated by the evolution of Superman, this podcast is your weekly dive into the series that brought the Man of Steel’s origin story to life. Each episode, we break down the plot, rank the “freaks of the week,” dig into the DC references, hunt for Easter eggs, and celebrate the moments that made *Smallville* a cornerstone of superhero television.

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Disciple

   Oliver’s past comes back with a bow and a serious grudge. We’re digging into the arrival of the Dark Archer, Oliver’s struggle with the darker side of himself, and how Mia fits into a story that forces him to confront the kind of hero he actually wants to be. Lois and Clark try to navigate being an official couple, while danger keeps finding them in the forms of arrows to the chest and hospital visits from Zod. Disciple gives us plenty to be excited and nervous about heading deeper into Season 9. Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome Become a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join Check out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/ This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Mail to: Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States Matt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States 📒Show Notes and Resources Time Stamps 0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 9x10 4:45 -Disciple Review 18:20 -War! What Is It Good For? 22:10 -Continuity 34:00 -In Memoriam 35:47 -Freak of the Week 40:25 -Puberty But With Super Powers 42:39 -No Flights, No Tights 43:30 -That’s Just Prime 48:04 -DCU References 58:19 -The Talon Mix 57:00 -Countdown to Superman 58:27 -Next Time On Smallville: 9x11: Absolute Justice 📘Connect With Matt and Maggie ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom ➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4 📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To Smallville Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUw Thank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | FNX01 | Devin Galbraith | Eric Smallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5Rln Superman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbF Each week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you're looking for drama and toxicity, we're not the droids you're looking for. ⚡️OTHER PODCASTS My Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVPkZXCHukQAE6XMdqcqKfUm Sailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNaKp2Ly9_O4Zg9_k8FF0cj For support inquires, or business inquiries, please email us at contact@hopefullyawesome.com About this video: It’s time to return to where the legend began. Join us as we revisit every episode of *Smallville*, the show that redefined the Superman legacy for a new generation. From Clark Kent’s first days in Smallville to the epic conclusion after ten seasons, we’re covering it all—one week at a time. Perfect for fans who grew up watching *Smallville* or anyone fascinated by the evolution of Superman, this podcast is your weekly dive into the series that brought the Man of Steel’s origin story to life. Each episode, we break down the plot, rank the “freaks of the week,” dig into the DC references, hunt for Easter eggs, and celebrate the moments that made *Smallville* a cornerstone of superhero television. Hosted by a married couple who loves geeking out over all things 90s, 00s, and DC Comics, *Going Back to Smallville* is all about keeping things positive, fun, and nostalgic. As part of the "Hopefully Awesome" family, we bring the same humor and enthusiasm that you’ve come to expect from our other shows. So, put on your red and blue, grab your meteor rock detector, and let’s go back to where it all began—one episode at a time!

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

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Quality

90

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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