by Hopefully Awesome
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!
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July 21, 2026
<p>We’re revisiting Smallville Season 9, Episode 3, “Rabid,” a horror-inspired rewatch that feels like the show’s love letter to zombie movies like Dawn of the Dead and 28 Days Later. We had an absolute blast with this one as Clark races to save a zombie-infected Lois, leading to some fantastic Clois moments, creepy action, and one of the most fun standalone episodes of the season. We also talk about why Smallville’s movie homage episodes work so well, Oliver’s downward spiral, the eerie outbreak across Metropolis, and how the ending quietly sets up even bigger things to come with Zod.</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome</p><p><br></p><p>Become a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join</p><p><br></p><p>Check out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/</p><p><br></p><p>This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.</p><p><br></p><p>Mail to:</p><p>Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States</p><p><br></p><p>Matt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States</p><p><br></p><p>📒Show Notes and Resources</p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps</p><p>0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 9x3</p><p>3:30 -Rabid Review</p><p>27:50 -War! What Is It Good For?</p><p>34:15 -Continuity</p><p>43:45 -In Memoriam</p><p>45:43 -Freak of the Week</p><p>50:25 -Puberty But With Super Powers</p><p>51:45 -No Flights, No Tights</p><p>54:00 -Drugs But With Kryptonite</p><p>57:05 -Pizza Time</p><p>58:20 -That’s Just Prime</p><p>1:05:10 -DCU References</p><p>1:11:23 -The Talon Mix</p><p>1:13:35 -Countdown to Superman</p><p>1:14:47 -Next Time On Smallville: 9x4: Echo</p><p><br></p><p>Connect With Matt and Maggie</p><p>➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com</p><p>➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com</p><p>➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com</p><p>➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom</p><p>➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4</p><p><br></p><p>📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To Smallville</p><p>Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUw</p><p><br></p><p>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 | Blahman</p><p><br></p><p>Smallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5Rln</p><p>Superman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbF</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p> ⚡️OTHER PODCASTS:</p><p>-My Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVP5p2pU8967qfsjeJYsd9RD</p><p>-Sailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNrrznSoTSD3-F9VR2JEBYi</p><p><br></p><p>About this episode:</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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!</p>
July 7, 2026
<p>We’re breaking down Smallville Season 9 Episode 2, “Metallo,” and we freaking loved this one. Clark and Lois are finally back in the same scene, Clark is stepping away from the whole “cutting off his humanity” era, and the show instantly feels more alive because of it. We talk about why John Corben works so well as Metallo, how his kryptonite heart makes him a genuinely tragic and dangerous antagonist, and why all those Terminator references made us so happy. Add in Lois being thrilled Clark is back, the Blur drama, Chloe pushing Clark, and the first real sparks of Season 9 Clois energy, and this Smallville series retrospective gave us exactly the kind of episode we’ve been waiting for.</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome</p><p><br></p><p>Become a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join</p><p><br></p><p>Check out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/</p><p><br></p><p>This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.</p><p><br></p><p>Mail to:</p><p>Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States</p><p><br></p><p>Matt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States</p><p><br></p><p>📒Show Notes and Resources</p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps</p><p>0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 9x2</p><p>2:55 -Metallo Review</p><p>19:10 -War! What Is It Good For?</p><p>25:35 -Continuity</p><p>36:10 -Freak of the Week</p><p>44:00 -Puberty But With Super Powers</p><p>46:25 -No Flights, No Tights</p><p>48:05 -Drugs But With Kryptonite</p><p>51:40 -That’s Just Prime</p><p>56:02 -DCU References</p><p>1:21:06 -Countdown to Superman</p><p>1:22:30 -Next Time On Smallville: 9x3: Rabid</p><p><br></p><p>Connect With Matt and Maggie</p><p>➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com</p><p>➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com</p><p>➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com</p><p>➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom</p><p>➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4</p><p><br></p><p>📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To Smallville</p><p>Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUw</p><p><br></p><p>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 | Blahman</p><p><br></p><p>Smallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5Rln</p><p>Superman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbF</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p> ⚡️OTHER PODCASTS:</p><p>-My Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVP5p2pU8967qfsjeJYsd9RD</p><p>-Sailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNrrznSoTSD3-F9VR2JEBYi</p><p><br></p><p>About this episode:</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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 and let’s go back to where it all began.</p>
July 3, 2026
<p>Everyone is wrong, Supergirl absolutely rules. Tonight we’re talking about Supergirl (2026), the 4th project in James Gunn’s DCU, and why Kara’s story hits so differently from Superman’s. We loved the deeper look at Kara as a person, shaped by loss, anger, survival, and a life that never gave her the same warmth Clark had on Earth. This just-released DCU movie gave us a Supergirl who feels messy, wounded, funny, and heroic in her own way, plus Krypto, Ruthye, a brutal space revenge quest, and Jason Momoa’s Lobo being exactly as awesome as we hoped. Mostly, we’re here to happily defend this movie from the “it’s bad actually” crowd, because nope. Not today.</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome</p><p><br></p><p>Become a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join</p><p><br></p><p>Check out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/</p><p><br></p><p>This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.</p><p><br></p><p>Mail to:</p><p>Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States</p><p><br></p><p>Matt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States</p><p><br></p><p>📒Show Notes and Resources</p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps</p><p>0:00 -Going Back To Smallville</p><p>0:12:18 - Supergirl Review</p><p>0:55:18 - Welcome to the Party Pal</p><p>1:21:27 - Freak of the Week</p><p>1:47:33 - Drugs But…</p><p>2:18:49 - DCU References</p><p>2:28:46 - The Talon Mix</p><p>2:33:00 - Countdown to Superman and DCU</p><p>2:40:25 - Next Time 9x2: Metallo</p><p><br></p><p>Connect With Matt and Maggie</p><p>➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com</p><p>➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com</p><p>➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com</p><p>➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom</p><p>➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4</p><p><br></p><p>📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To Smallville</p><p>Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUw</p><p><br></p><p>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 | Blahman</p><p><br></p><p>Smallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5Rln</p><p>Superman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbF</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p> ⚡️OTHER PODCASTS:</p><p>-My Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVP5p2pU8967qfsjeJYsd9RD</p><p>-Sailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNrrznSoTSD3-F9VR2JEBYi</p><p><br></p><p>About this episode:</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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!</p>
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