FADE (S5E20) Tom’s BIG Paparazzi Stunt & Michael’s Subtle Art of Sleep Acting

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Back to life, back to ‘freak of the week’… join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 20: FADE. Tom shares stories working alongside former stunt double turned stunt coordinator Chris Sayour during a super jump surrounded by paparazzi and Michael gives a 101 lecture on the craft of sleep acting.
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FADE (S5E20) Tom’s BIG Paparazzi Stunt & Michael’s Subtle Art of Sleep Acting #smallville #talkville

[@RLS1]

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I'd also like to thank the Patrons. Thank you to everyone who supports the show financially or any other way that allows all of us to enjoy the cast re-watch the show we all love so much!! ❤ I am grateful for all of you! Thanks to Tom, Michael, Ryan and Bryce for continuing to entertain our nostalgia! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[@DrDrJoshua]

Most impressive part of this episode was Michael remembering "Shimmer" from Season 1. Well done.

[@missgovna1091]

I'm so glad my question got used but I'm laughing that it sparked the whole story about how Michael's mom thought he was gay 😂😂

[@PiliHalliwell]

I was listening to that on the supermaket and couldn't stop laughing

[@patrickduff9629]

34:08 Thank you for playing my question! Love that you are always bringing on patrons and fan questions, makes us all feel like we are part of the show. Hoping for five more seasons of Talkville!

[@TalkVillePodcast]

lets do it

[@brian7333]

​@@TalkVillePodcast🥳

[@FatimaTomsEnough]

Happy Thanksgiving, Tom, Michael, Ryan, Bryce, Jason & the entire Talk Ville Team! Thank you for five outstanding seasons! Glad Tom kept "Fade" with the Roses because it is a fantastic episode! Great to hear Tom compliment the actor who plays Graham because their scenes together are so amazing! It's awesome when you guys discuss the episode scene by scene, and it makes the podcast even more fun! Super interesting to learn the details of the beginning scenes with all the stuntwork! Tom slayed every scene as Clark throughout acting through a range of different emotions! Thanks for the discussion with MY Question!!! Excited for the final two of the super stellar Season Five! Congratulations To Liz!

[@macewindu224]

graham is a likeable psycho imagine if he was a good guy... a memorable baddie in my mind..and thankful indeed... halfway there 5 years in 5 years to go..wowza

[@redlox2]

Honestly my fave parts were with Chloe. I love she tells Clark off for constantly putting her in between him and Lana and expecting her to only keep his secrets, plus Chloe got her first article for the Daily Planet! Win!!

[@jsbrads1]

A little preachy

[@jeffh06]

Like the way she put Clark thru in overhasty as a journalist about his adoption, nosing business since truth without talking over before planning it which she forgot, its her burden load now.. can’t get out from this to just ‘move on’, unless do same as like Pete did which is unlikely🙂‍↔️

[@Agh576]

The podcasts glances over this completely for some reason

[@andrewetaylor25]

Another Talkville Wednesday!! Looking forward to season 6!!!!!!❤

[@Jessica-pf5dh]

My two favorite moments in this episode was the scene between Martha and Lois and the little banter moment between Lois and Clark at the party.

[@asyouwish3636]

@@Jessica-pf5dh YESSS they are so great together ❤️

[@miriamsalinas8545]

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. It was a very nice season.

[@EmilyKresl]

Thank you Tom, Michael, Ryan and Bryce and Jason for all the hard work you do to entertain us Smallville fans. You are always welcome to join all of our dining room tables because you guys are family.❤❤❤

[@EmilyKresl]

I legit teared up while reading this because my family is super dysfuntional but Talkville is the family I choose !

[@lewisbull891]

I quite agree with Tom I rate this episode a one rose! Wishing Michael, Tom, Ryan and Bryce a happy thanksgiving!.

[@richardthemagician8991]

I am thankful for this show!

[@Kal-El-HSL]

happy Thankville!! Hope you all have a wonderful thanksgiving!

[@TalkVillePodcast]

Same to you

[@amandasaudegilbert9507]

The scenes with Lois and Clark saves this episode! One rose from me 🌹

[@Agh576]

The are ALWAYS completely ignored by the podcast

[@aryanascardigan]

Honestly, I laughed out loud when I saw Lex's security make a surprise appearence for once 😂Really enjoyed the opening super speed save, thought it was a great effect! I thought Clark finding out about Lex and Lana that way really hit him hard, especially when he was putting his telescope away. Also loved the Clark and Lois banter, Tom and Erica really do a great job acting together. Thanks again guys ❤️

[@meganjaime7728]

It’s like Merlin. The prison was so insecure, everyone got out.😆😆😆

[@jeffh06]

Clark didn't expect lana be moving on too wind up with Lex🤷 is now as punishment for not being honest to either of them when lana is now tired of Clark's bs and despite of how dark lex get when goes to villainy😈 with the allies😆 when feels left out lonely, and til now a pair in this episode👍

[@asyouwish3636]

😂 Guess Clark/Lois are even now! at least Lois attempted to overt her eyes (the first time 😅)

[@littlew0men]

@@asyouwish3636 😂 she had been more subtle definitely haha

[@asyouwish3636]

@littlew0men hahaha yup although I do love that she leaned to sneak a peak at his naked butt (in hospital when he was Kal-El) but will never forget their first meeting "look at his face" 🤣 PRICELESS

[@keishahill9496]

Happy Thanksgiving, Michael, Tom, Ryan, Bryce, and to all the fans. Always hold on to Smallville ❤❤❤❤

[@TalkVillePodcast]

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[@NateKruger]

Happy Thanksgiving, Talk Ville family! I love when Michael just breaks into random songs or accents. It makes the duller Smallville episodes more fun and the Talk Ville episodes even better.

[@TalkVillePodcast]

Same to you!

[@rubenlopez2764]

I think its funny that Lois didn't bother covering up before opening the door to the shower. Lol and clark staring for a solid 3 seconds before looking at her eyes lmao 😂

[@mandyrobbins2160]

Right?! She walks right by a towel!

[@lilacmist04]

@@mandyrobbins2160 She might have done it for shock value against an intruder to give her an extra moment of action.

[@jeffh06]

Erica by the way is❤️‍🔥🔥 in this scene👍 when Lois out of shower other way around this time😂🚿

[@mandyrobbins2160]

@@lilacmist04 I think she’s either a bit of an exhibitionist or she was so focused on the intruder that she plum forgot about being naked.

[@lilacmist04]

@@mandyrobbins2160 Yeah, it's most likely that she was too focused because she thought she was in danger, or maybe she did it to throw the intruder off for a moment, but she's not an exhibitionist in any way.

[@littlew0men]

i always love martha and lois' scenes and how she's like a mother to her ❤ and clark and lois were hilarious as always!

[@lilacmist04]

Agree!

[@asyouwish3636]

@littlew0men I wish I could get advice from Martha lol. . she's so intuitive and perceptive lol and never throws a mistake back in your face ❤️ and I love how she is a powerful guidance for Clark/Lois independently and later as a couple

[@littlew0men]

@@asyouwish3636 i agree and oh me too! she creates such a safe space for everyone at the kent farm i so wish i could spend even an afternoon there 🥹

[@lilacmist04]

@@asyouwish3636 She's so good! Martha just makes you feel better when you listen to her. I LOVE the relationship building moments with Martha and Lois. Martha takes Lois under her wing, and Lois in turn really looks up to Martha. Its one of those moments when you can see the softer side of Lois, the insecure side that isn't putting up a tough front all the time. (I really like their deleted scene from this episode too). Lois usually doesn't act like she needs much from people, but in the scenes with Martha, you can really see how she could use motherly moments, which Martha gives her. I think Martha also feels a connection to Lois. And, yes, Martha offers great guidance to both Lois and Clark individually and later as a couple!

[@littlew0men]

​@@lilacmist04 i just looked the deleted scene up and it's so cute i wish they kept it. "if i had a daughter i'd want her to be just like you" 🥺

[@ace360]

Happy Thankville 🎉 So Clark accidently saves a Hitman who can turn invisible! Who wants to thank him for saving he's life with TV and stuff..this is sounding familiar, Lois playing the game system was priceless 😂🎮

[@theresemarkham9387]

For me one of my favorite references in this episode was the Riddler reference who John Glover voices. The guest star did a great job. One of my favorite scenes was between Martha and Lois about their choice in men. Clark turning down the gifts definitely shows that he has JK values. The jump/run over the car was so well done. Lex definitely needs better security. I did enjoy the throwbacks to previous episodes. We are getting close to the finale. Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@tjhartley2599]

Thank you to everyone that keeps making this show possible. Smallville and talkville is the best

[@alanliddle4084]

I've only watched Smallville once before about 10 years ago and I can't remember much about the show. Watching it again because of Talkville and I'm enjoying it so much more because of listening to Michael and Tom (and Ryan) talk about it after the episode. Thank you guys 👏

[@blackdogbrown]

So are you watching with them or you watching at your own pace?

[@alanliddle4084]

@blackdogbrown I'm watching the episode and then watching Talkville.

[@blackdogbrown]

​@alanliddle4084 So you're watching with them. Got it. I was hoping you were going ahead. Lol. But that's fine. While you're rewatching after so many years, are you remembering any of it as well? Or does it feel like you're watching for the first time because it's been so long?

[@alanliddle4084]

@blackdogbrown a lot of it feels totally fresh but I do remember the JL episodes and I didn't think Lana was in it as long. I was expecting Kara to show up this season but clearly not. Brainiac is barely present as a Big Bad.

[@blackdogbrown]

@alanliddle4084 Unfortunately, Lana's around until the end of season 7. *Sigh* 😮‍💨 Justice is in my top 5 favorite episodes of the entire series. I can't wait for the guys to get to that episode in season 6. (Love season 6. Great stuff ahead). You'll see more of Brainiac soon, and as for Kara, she doesn't show up until season 7.

[@asyouwish3636]

wait, Lex did the EXACT SAME THING when Clark saves him in the pilot! he buys him a truck (worth more than a TV/gaming system). I also noticed the parallel here: adult-Clark returns the gift just as Jonathan did for teen-Clark

[@redlox2]

Also I guess this episode had Clark unintentionally see Lois nude. I guess they are even now (since Lois saw “Kal” nude in the season 4 premiere). Plus it’s just another stepping stone in the long path of Lois and Clark!

[@khathide22nd]

Okay... Almost the end of the season which means now I get to binge all the videos from tue beginning of the season✊🏽😎

[@genuine440]

New T-shirt idea: “Lex Luthor Security Inc.” with 2 guards sound asleep? 🤣

[@TalkVillePodcast]

good lord haha

[@missgovna1091]

"Luthor Security: Nothing Gets Past Us!" LOL

[@genuine440]

@@missgovna1091 Hahahaha 😂! Yes - love it!!

[@ginaswellnessdiaries7491]

😂😂

[@LivstevMotherEarth]

This episode really wasn’t THAT bad. I get the criticisms and some of it is valid but I don’t think it deserves quite the negativity that Michael gives it. Yeah, there were certain aspects that were forgettable, but the redeemable qualities make up for it in my opinion. Not every good scene or episode has to be bombastic and memorable to be still a good scene or episode. Like the Lois and Martha heart to heart scene, I always enjoy those moments between Lois and Martha and that one was one of my favourites and nice foreshadowing to the eventual Clois relationship. I also always liked the scene with Chloe and Lois saving Clark, and the party scene was pretty funny. I agree about Lois dating Graham having literally only just met him was sketchy. Liz made an excellent point about the theme of the episode being Clark’s moral quandary into saving everyone even though some of those people could go on to do bad things. He wasn’t to know that about Graham when he saved him at the beginning of the episode, but it was a very Clark/Superman thing to do to continue saving Lex’s life despite no longer seeing him as a friend or someone he trusts.

[@Agh576]

Its because they ignore all the character building scenes. CLARK/LOIS scenes specifically are 100% glanced over

[@blackdogbrown]

@Agh576 That really bugs me. I wonder *WHY* they glance over Clois. Like wth?! Not cool, guys. 😒

[@Agh576]

@ there are some theories but I’m not sure. It’s very weird..

[@blackdogbrown]

@@Agh576 Like?

[@Agh576]

@@blackdogbrown one is that Tom and Erica had a fling when filming and so now they (podcast team) avoid talking about their chemistry on camera. I dont understand why none of the fan questions or patrons ask why CLOIS scenes are totally dismissed.

[@deannadavis8641]

In the spirit the Thanksgiving that has come and gone, and the upcoming Christmas holiday. Thank you to all the fans and Patreons of Smallville and the Talkville podcast, who help fuel this insightful and fun look back at the show that brought different people together throughout the years; weather your a long time fan or became a new one. To be a community to share what it meant to them. While bringing the lovely Michael Rosenbaum, Tom Welling, Ryan and Bryce to us fans every week, to hear their adventures and memories of each episode from seasons 1 through 5 and hopefully beyond up to season 10. @TalkVillePodcast wishing you gentleman a Merry Christmas with your loved ones and be safe going into the new year!🎄🎀❄️

[@leilani_nichelle]

We need a karaoke night on the Cruise! Michael was belting some classics on this episode. #BlackHoleRedSun. 👏🏾

[@ryanhubbard9341]

I think this episode was just for the purpose of Clark finding out about Lex and Lana.

[@Takun18]

23:30 Love that you have the gift of seeing people for who they are based on how they treat others Michael, and that no matter what inflated perception others might have of them, you still have the integrity to tell it like it is when they're a garbage pile of a human being who isn't actually interested in treating anyone with respect. YOU, are awesome.

[@HumorNWaffles]

3:50 So encouraging to hear Michael talk so glowingly about the episode and know we have almost 50 minutes left in the podcast. 💀

[@noahbrewster8263]

Anyone that doesn’t seem to understand why Talkville needs patrons and gets frustrated about it, doesn’t understand capitalism. They also do not appear to understand how much work goes on behind the scenes of a production. We are talking about four or five grown men functioning in this current economy and taking the time on the side to create such an entertaining show for us. Thank you everyone!

[@laylab2147]

😂😂😂😂😂 I just see two burned out actors riding on the only fame that they really had. 😂😂😂😂😂 you gotta get paid some how being washed out and oh dont forget a fart book??? 😂😂😂😂😂 lame. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ I wish you guys happy holidays! safe travels and many blessings

[@HelenKistler]

​@@laylab2147, is your comment intended to be a critique of "Mafia Wars"?

[@Davidscomix]

@@laylab2147Ok

[@laylab2147]

@HelenKistler yes, i was bored to tears with the bad script and wrong choice of actors, but it's my opinion! I wish well for them all.

[@googoogaga3154]

@@laylab2147only fame they really had ?? Dont pmo 😂😂😂😂

[@nickhydier1201]

With Thanksgiving just apon us, I wanted to thank you guys for always bringing such great episodes and content for this always amazing podcast. I always Truly enjoy the weekly reviews and listening to the great discussions between you 3 Super guys. And the interesting storues of memories Tom and Rosey have recounted. And the very unique insight Ryan always shares, which is always so fun and enlightening. Brings greater depth to the discussion. And also love the opportunity to have other fans on as guests to talk about their love and thoughts for the show. Overall, just Thank You guys for always being your kind, genuine and awesome selves. Love you always!😀❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ssss-hx7py]

Last 2 seasons are much better then first few idk what that girl was talking about😂

[@ginaswellnessdiaries7491]

Not for the Smallville show premise. Last 2 seasons were more like a dc superhero type show, not bad, but totally different. It almost felt weird seeing him back in the kent house as it became quite a clash in contrast to all the metropolis stuff.

[@dbmabe]

Its interesting that Tom talks about how they took the steps to ensure that for the scenes that were shot with "Invisible Graham," were done to have everyone react to the same target. This was a weekly television show and in a blockbuster movie, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" they couldn't get the same result. In the scene where Oliver takes Harry down to the Quidditch pitch to introduce him to the rules, when he releases the Golden Snitch, Harry and Oliver are both supposed to be watching it fly around but each actor is looking in a completely different direction. That kind of stuff sort of takes you out of the movie. Its amazing that the Smallville show runners were that dedicated to making their show more technical and believable.

[@CatieCass]

I'm so happy her husband's favorite character is Lionel! Mine is too, purely because of how complex he is!

[@TalkVillePodcast]

hard to disagree

[@CatieCass]

@TalkVillePodcast Wow, thanks for the reply!!! ♥️

[@MrEddie4168]

The last 2 episodes about to be great and then we get the amazing season 6 that introduces Justin Hartley green arrow ❤️

[@StellaWembley]

I admire your hard work. Impressive how many channel you can manage ,posting video constantly!!

[@Rem4Momma]

Yay! I caught this less than a day after posting! I wish I could support on patreon. That’s a financial goal for this next year. Love you guys! Can’t wait to finally get to see yall at a con.

[@Income-ko6us]

Damn, the patron summed up exactly what I wanted to say. The episode wasn’t really about the Chameleon; it was about Clark’s dilemma. Clark has the power to change destiny, and every choice he makes affects people on a grand scale for good or bad. For example, when he saved that hitman, he altered the destinies of those around him-like when the hitman later killed the witness. By the end of the episode, Clark is grappling with this dilemma and asks Martha for guidance. Martha responds beautifully, saying you can’t worry about who you save, just as a doctor or fireman doesn’t worry whether the person they rescue will go on to commit a crime. That was the core lesson of the episode. Secondly, I can’t believe people missed the bubble head reference when Tom Welling mentioned George Clooney. Clooney is known for his ‘bubble head’ and got a lot of stick for it in Batman and Robin. Clark’s reaction when Lois opened the door with no clothes on-how he just stood there like a deer in headlights staring, lol, if it was anyone else I would be saying Clark would be having a good time alone t0night - but he's Clark. That’s typical Lois, though-opening the door without a stitch on to throw off an intruder with her nakedness, then kicking the hell out of them while they are busy starring, lol - if it wasn't Clark but anyone else they would be on the floor. That just a Lois thing to do.

[@heatherrosetarot]

Fantastic podcast episode, guys ...so many laughs in this one, I loved it. Thank you! ❤ Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. Talk Ville and Smallville have been a blessing this year to me. This episode wasn't the best, but I liked certain moments here and there: the Clark and Lois scenes, the scene between Martha and Lois, the scene when Clark witnesses Lexana kissing was well acted, and the barn loft moment at the end when Clark is disassembling his telescope was so symbolic and well done. I really appreciated everything you guys mentioned during this episode - Tom, you are such a nice presence on the podcast, it just warms my heart. Tom, I agree - yes, the Lana pining goes on, but Clark is rightfully worried for Lana and wants to keep her safe (even if he can't be with her romantically.) Chloe is right that Clark can't do anything about it, Lana is a big girl and can make her own choices, and she'll have to learn from her own mistakes too. However - Lana, you've been warned. Just saying.

[@commanderkal-el6237]

Tom gaslighting Michael is so good. Love you guys

[@trevorgerardfrederick]

23:32 "He's a miserable bastard, though." The scream that I scrumpt. 😂

[@beckyh11002]

so glad you commented on this! What is that about? super curious now

[@trevorgerardfrederick]

@beckyh11002 Hes spent the last few years complaining about political correctness and how it's ruining comedy, specifically for him. It mostly comes off as whining, to be honest. And who knows what other stuff has happened behind the scenes that we don't know about.

[@beckyh11002]

interesting-I tried to do a search on this and nada-absolutely nothing comes up -searched, “why did michael rosenbaum say seinfeld was a miserable bastard?”. -nothing on any of the search engines I tried -thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@jsbrads1]

Shimmer, the boy made a lotion from kryptonite green roses. This guy has his own power.

[@TalkVillePodcast]

same same but different

[@Neomaster67]

I think it's asking a lot of a show to have 217 unique episodes. There is bound to be some sameness in some of them. Accept the average ones and enjoy the good ones.

[@Agh576]

Why are they always rushing to answer the behind scenes questions ITS THE MOST INTERESTING PART

[@LalitaM14]

THIIISSS like Raj's question were amaaziiing

[@munee17]

Michael has always had the biggest crush on Kristin like the rest of us ❤

[@LiLisa24]

Happy Thankville ❤ Hope the whole Talk Ville team has a lovely Thanksgiving ❤ So thankful for this amazing podcast I love and adore ❤ Thank you for creating it ❤ So thankful for the whole Talk Ville team ❤ Thank you Michael, Tom, Ryan, Bryce and Jason for all you do ❤ Happy Talk Ville Wednesday ❤

[@thevoiceoftheseagull7413]

Great episode both Smallville and Talk Ville ❤️ Thank you so much guys ❤ Happy Thanksgiving to you all Tom, Michael, Ryan, Bryce and all Talk Ville staff, love you all ❤❤❤

[@dantalksfootball1]

I respectfully request bringing the chapters back.

[@Diego-p2t7l]

Happy thankville 🎉

[@tinatinkvirkvelia1317]

11:32 this is my favorite theory on Talkville EVER lmao, thank you Ryan! 🤣

[@sTew_Mangolas]

I would have reacted the exact same way as Clark @ 15:31? My lord. That's real Kryptonite right there.

[@HOUSEOFHIXON]

Another awesome podcast- great fan guest/ love the red son reference- episode was ok 🤷‍♂️ Have a great thanksgiving everyone 🤘🦃💪⚡️

[@ZainR]

12:43 adding on to what Tom was saying, I'm surprised Lex never found out Clark's secret early on with all the times HE just walked in past "security" 😂

[@gamerschwartzerian5339]

Discovered your channel during the summer. I’ve now caught up! Probably the last show I watched on cable TV week to week. Doing a great job!

[@gigigmd]

9:20 Michael remembering to kiss Kristen was the least expected! He always asks Tom to remember these scenes! The poor guy always tries to answer, but probably doesn't remember! For him as an actor it must not have been relevant! It's cool that it was something that marked Michael, I'm not an actress, but it must be interesting to have these points reached if it wasn't something common in the roles he played!

[@Kiddo_X]

Well, this time she's not whispering in his ear like in Nicodemus.

[@keishaknits3110]

It seems to be more about the fact that Tom is married and Michael is not… Michael (I guess) is more free (or whatever) to reminisce. Whereas for Tom, out of respect for both his wife and former co-star, he pretty obviously doesn’t want to be like “ooh, yeah I remember kissing Kristin and ooh it was so great.” He’s more of a gentleman in that sense. He keeps his commentary professional.

[@adrianamena2700]

Michael has always had a crush on Kristin Kreuk, always comments on his kissing scenes with Kristin ; bet if Kristin would I've giving him a chance to date, he would have fallen hard on her.

[@enviroearth2289]

Good episode, underrated. Its like lex replacement, a rich guy who tries to befriend clark who is immoral. 1.3 roses

[@heikira438]

The Patron Liz loves the Red Sun comic? That's awesome! I owned and read the comic many times. It's great.

[@donnilloyd1355]

I like this episode, even though it is similar to "Shimmer". I say it was filmed better, but that might have to do with the differences between season 1 a season 5. To EVERYBODY who makes this Podcast, THANK YOU and HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

[@dawnsnow7576]

I liked the scene where Lex and Clark saved Lana

[@johnwells5414]

Tom, if it helps, Clark is my favorite character on the show lol

[@divinelangene6813]

Same

[@lilacmist04]

Yes, me too!

[@andrewbrown3070]

Great show as usual, and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone involved.

[@ace360]

26:13 Thanks Tom! We had a blast 💙❤️🤘

[@gigigmd]

30:10 I'm so constantly in situations where I'm helping people I don't know with unexpected problems that this part of Smallville doesn't surprise me!

[@ace360]

47:48😂 Tom love ya brother 🤘

[@luisi220]

Fun talkville episode…ok smallville episode…always entertaining….keep em coming !!

[@44excalibur]

Another fantastic episode where Clark and Lois continue their tradition of constantly walking in on each other while they're naked. 😂

[@asyouwish3636]

@@44excalibur and yet next year Clark will be surprised that he's so attracted to her! 🤣

[@44excalibur]

​@@asyouwish3636Clark shouldn't be surprised by that. 😂 He should be surprised that the writers keep making him hung up on Lana all the time, even after her storyline should have been over.

[@jeffh06]

@@44excaliburthat’s the thing the writers won’t let Clark’s over Lana feels go🙂‍↔️🤦🏻 (when suppose too from S4) when should finally with Lois suspense is killing while Lana’s presence becomes a disrupting🤷🏻‍♂️

[@fredwalker5607]

Happy Thanksgiving Team Talkville

[@lindamawdsley6130]

Interesting episode and great details about the scenes, also loved the trick that Michael played on his mother (what’s he like😀) Thanks guys for the entertaining discussions and have a Happy Thanksgiving💖

[@amariebloom]

Happy Thankville!!

[@artfart1486]

To do list: 1. Learn more about Rosenbaum's apparent hatred for Seinfeld bc that is fascinating 2. Stop being a broke artist so I can be a top tier patron and be on an ep of Talkville 3: They made me picture that shower scene with Clark so now I'm forced to imagine it bc...they said it first! and 4: Have a snack Thank you guys for all your hard work and for the wonderful pod. Even if you're not a fan of some ep's Rosie, it's like this pod is a cozy way to spend time with the familiar faces I grew up watching and your guys' reactions and comments are just hilarious and true gem's. So tysm!

[@sema6008]

Happy early Thanksgiving, Talkville team! ❤

[@gigigmd]

You could present this piano scene with the participation of a stuntman on some Smallville Night!

[@brian7333]

"Moral Quandary" 🔥 👕 works!

[@asyouwish3636]

anyone else get CHILLS watching the Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story trailer? 😭😭😭

[@asyouwish3636]

FYI it's coming to HBO on Dec 7 (I think). already crying lol 😭

[@missgovna1091]

I saw it when it was playing in some theaters and it was amazing. I cried so much! It's so good!

[@passionsquietrage]

I've always figured Lex's security were either conveniently taking a bathroom break or leave one entrance unguarded all the time. "Insta-Graham" 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@RJ_Cormac]

28:55 Micheal is no Chris Cornell!

[@pdxmusl1510]

I saved someone once. I mean who knows what would have happened for sure. I was around 11 and this kid got out of juvenile detention who was a little older than me. He put a knife to my friends throat. He was in detention because he did hurt people so there was a valid threat here. There was a dog running around that got close and and distracted him. I charged the kid and managed to bat the knife out of his hand. We fought and i beat the living crap out of him. Something that haunts me today. Im not proud of it. It completely changed me. Neighborhood parents thought i was the problem and made it very uncomfortable for me. I didn't get into any trouble for any of it because it was all determined to be "justifiable" regardless of what they thought. I was horrifically bullied around that time. It just made worse things worse. I was getting beat up frequently myself. So not only was i getting picked on and beaten up by the kids, but the parents were all on the bullies side now and apparently "i deserved it". A few months later that same kid was chasing his own mother down the street trying to stab her. A bunch of people saw. The police had to storm the area to stop the kid from killing his mother. So.. yeah. Probably did save my friend.

[@thegamer-fq1wx]

Yes, the whole time I'm waiting for him to look with x-ray vision.

[@divinelangene6813]

same

[@jasonworlock5113]

🏜⚾As they said they did this episode, the only saving grace is that Lois and Clark are now even they both know what the other looks like naked.

[@carolywyller1827]

Unpopular opinion--I liked Lex and Lana together! I wish it had ended differently and Lex hadn't ended up so terrible to her. But I know that was his character development they needed.

[@kylek7668]

Can we get a sequel? Not only is Tom Welling the best superman but michael Rosenbaum is BY FAR the best Lex Luther.

[@jurellwashington1986]

Happy Thanksgiving Tom And Michael 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃

[@AnnePBeech]

Happy Thanksgiving Tom, Michael, Ryan, Bryce, and Smallville family! Noticed that Michael called Tom 'Clark' to give his rating? 😅 😊 😂

[@Tizzo1982]

Well now this is a fan I can appreciate. Red Son is an excellent story and yes, Tom, give it a look. She’s right in saying it’s compelling.

[@Mad_Hatter117]

33:33 well I think Remy Zero has the answer leave it to the title card to answer why he is always trying to save others.

[@lovelywaz]

Thanks for S05E10! 🥂🥂🍻🍻

[@dominique9187]

Fade and a practical invisible hitman 😏 Lana breaks up with Clark for good and gets together with Lex, a tough situation for Clark 😔 but it was predictible ! Lois and Clark get closer with a shower head😅 Not a perfect episode but i like it❤ I loved your discussion about stunts ❤❤ TalkVille 💙❤💖👍

[@thegamer-fq1wx]

Bear witness to her Bear fitness. Exxxxxellent. - Mr burns

[@klyanadkmorr]

Aaron Eisenberg(NOG) and Cirroc Lofton(JAKE), leads in Star Trek Deep Space Nine, did a DS9 review on KZbin called [The 7th Rule] (aka ferengi laws) before YOU GUYS and had tons of fans for after rewatch to discuss in the vid, meet up at trek Cons. MICHAEL KNOWS THIS as he's interviewed MANY Trek actors on Inside of You. The 7th Rule just morphed into ALL new Trek series and rewatching TNG & Voyager but were non Patreon just doing it from KZbin ad $ and their own love of the series lore myth they had created. Like TALKVILLE they have had many coworker actors on and show writers & producers to comment about episodes and characters.

[@xDeath35]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@thomascolucci4815]

Happy thanksgiving all, its been a good year, meeting yall in jersey. im thankful for that was a fun moment for me sharing my flash tatoo with mike, an man tom your tall than again im only 5 5 lol

[@albertascott99]

Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends. In Canada Thanksgiving was last month.

[@BelleyPuffy]

Looks like another Freak of the week but still I liked the episode especially because of Lois. She always lifts the episode and makes it lighter. Finally, Clark knows about Lana and Lex, it is really sad that Clark is always there to protect her but he can't tell her without telling her about his powers. I will give this episode 🌹 and a half roses.

[@gigigmd]

40:30 My maternal grandmother had a very atypical way of being! My younger brother is shy. Once in front of the whole family, which is quite large, she asked if he was gay. He denied it and we asked where she got the idea. She said it was because she had never seen him with a woman. We had to explain that this didn't mean he hadn't had dates. And that he would be gay if he had relationships with men and was only interested in that gender. She was super interested in the explanations and didn't realize that she had embarrassed my brother!

[@stb55555]

9:05 Michael's Harry Caray impression.😂

[@Brook11223]

This episode when I saw it back in the day on The WB Network it felt like a season 1 freak of the week episode. I was surprised that this was first of last 3 episodes for season 5. I hope you guys get to continue the storyline in animated form which you have been discussing about for quite sometime by continuing the season 11 arc of the comics bringing it to animation.