My Smallville Father JOHN GLOVER talks Smallville BTS, Freddie Mercury, and The Walking Dead

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John Glover (Smallville, Fear the Walking Dead) joins us this week and opens up on the idea of working as you age in this industry.
We also get into some classic BTS moments from Smallville, John’s experience of working on Fear the Walking Dead during the zombie-apocalypse year we’ve just had, pandy vaccines, and his run-ins with legendary Freddie Mercury and John Oats.
My Smallville Father JOHN GLOVER (2021) Inside of You Podcast w/ Michael Rosenbaum #insideofyou

[@claudielaudie1]

Loved this weeks episode. John’s stories are always interesting and a lot of fun. He’s such a lovely guy!

[@InsideOfYouPodcast]

One of a kind. Glad you enjoyed

[@denissonmontas7867]

@@InsideOfYouPodcast Thank you sexy Lexy Happy 420 .Glad you and your Father Lionel aka John Glover.

[@klyanadkmorr]

I feel foe you about your boy dying, lucky you could get a vet to come to your home. I was there at the vet, had to take sick hurting children then holding & kissing ALL my pets I had to put to sleep. I have their ashes I put in toy animals that looked like them. I have 2 of my dogs & 2 cats & need to start looking for a cat stuffed toy for my boy who is dying of kidney failure. I give him insulin daily & have lost sleep trying to keep up feeding him right & now give him fluids every other day thru tubes. Other 2-3 pets died from accidents not at home because they ran off got out when I was not home. I'm in my late 50's you go thru many pet children, happiness & heartache.

[@mattcgw]

@@InsideOfYouPodcast try to bring on Katie McGrath. A rising star.

[@Hey.its.israel]

I would love to see Ian Sommerhalder on this podcast!

[@Kings_Gambit]

"Transference" is easily one of, if not the best Smallville episode. John Glover as Clark and Tom Welling as Lionel. Some of the best TV ever.

[@umokwhy2830]

Body swapping episodes are interesting because you are seeing the actor portray another actor playing a different character, that's a lot of layers. However, my favorite was still Farscape when the entire crew swapped twice. It was verily well done to see the entire cast like that. Another was later in the series they did something else that was similar

[@kimberlywiederhold627]

This episode showed what acting chops John and Tom have. They captured each other's character perfectly. John mimicked Clark's mannerisms so well.

[@theredlogician4743]

one of my favorite episodes for all these reasons

[@dhaisley]

He'll yeah. That episode shocked me with how good both of them were at playing each other. Soooo good.

[@MisogynyMan]

Now going to watch that episode for the first time, thanks.

[@athf1589]

How could anyone not love John Glover? He seems so warm, friendly and inviting.

[@franktaylor595]

John Glover is an amazing actor. This is one of those that I've been waiting for. Thanks Michael!!

[@matthewsainsbury1801]

i agree frank he has a talent in acting

[@matthagen67]

I love John Glover. He's such an underrated actor. When this guy's on screen, he's got such a presence. And he's always so charming. No offence to Michael Rosenbaum or any other Smallville actors, but John has always been the best part of Smallville (and my favorite actor on the show).

[@stevensanna3651]

John was a scene stealer for sure. When he was on you paid attention! John and Mike together and the stark contrast of Tom and John really made Smallville for so many years.

[@julia-eu8xo]

Agreed

[@snipelite94]

Lionel Luther, I don't think, was ever a character in the classic Superman comics (I used to collect them) But ironically, he was the best character in a TV show based on Superman! He was so deliciously villainous, he'd laugh and twirl his mustache when other characters accused of something or other One of the greatest TV villains in history

[@umokwhy2830]

@@snipelite94 Lionel was mentioned in the comics various times, but iirc he was never portrayed as someone powerful like that. Chloe was the only unique non comic character, that was added to smallville canon because how much Chloe was loved.

[@abrahamzamora343]

To me John glover and the other John who played Clarke’s dad where great on that show

[@jeyjay023]

Michael and John need to do a podcast where they act like Lex and Lionel and that's just the whole podcast 😂😂

[@lilamontoya5609]

👐🏼👐🏼👐🏼

[@kayden7911]

I am on board for this idea!

[@SleepyDroid]

just rewatch the show.

[@stevepanzer2305]

How bout it man! That would be epic!

[@ThePinkladies18]

Oh my gosh he and John still call each other father and son after all this years I’m loving it

[@edificationparty902]

Sorry for your loss Michael. I'm sure you gave your buddy an amazing life.

[@elicohen8156]

what did i miss??

[@paulheap1982]

@@elicohen8156 the begining of the video, clearly lol

[@Anth230]

@@elicohen8156 His dog died...

[@BrosephComrade]

Queen - Who Wants to Live Forever??

[@Sonofgrievous]

If John Glover is in any movie or show it just becomes infinitely better. Great actor and guy. Glad to see him well and happy

[@mikhailabdurrachman2443]

Indeed, his performance as Lionel in smallville was superb and definitely elevates the series

[@mtunofun1]

Binge watched the good wife a few months ago and remembered how good he was on that show. Binging Smallville right now on Hulu!

[@BrosephComrade]

John Glover is "Anders als die Andern" ("Different from the Others")

[@mohammadbashammakh]

It’s feels so good to see you two talking as buddies and not having the antagonistic tension you guys had in smallville

[@abeltesfaye_]

I loved their tension in Smallville! 😂

[@mikhailabdurrachman2443]

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[@mariomorales786]

I wish he would have came in and put him down for having a podcast lol

[@jacobcouch7559]

Michael I’m so sorry brother. My dog Amy passed away in January it’s never easy much love man. 🐶💚

[@s1thpunk]

Lionel and Lex are what made that show honestly. That and the pretty special effects you were on the edge of your seat anticipating each episode.

[@nickihere8753]

I only saw it originally when I was little so it “looked good” to me, but I’m guessing it was probably good special effects for the time(from adult perspective) and I wonder how much I would have been blown away by the effects if I was an adult at the time.. Must have been wild!!

[@ANDennis11]

I agree. They were my favorite characters and they were so brilliantly written and portrayed by Michael and John.

[@BeazleyStudios]

I remember seeing John Glover in the second Gremilins movie and have always enjoyed his performances. But his role as Lionel Luthor, for me, is his crowning achievement. He was brilliant as that character.

[@ethandials9728]

Smallville fan and no disrespect to the rest of the cast but these two carried the show the first few seasons. Loved their dynamic.

[@xShinigamiRyukuux]

First time seeing John speak outside of Smallville. He sounds so pleasant and somewhat soft-spoken. Lionel Luther was such transformative role for him, which speaks volumes of his acting ability.

[@karenbennett7763]

John is such a nice guy. Loved it! So sorry about Irv, Michael.

[@shel0016]

Second that I knows a pet is like part of your direct family.. Blessings to you and your family Michael. We have a female cat over.here.who is sassy and we cant imagine.not.seeing.her greeting.us everyday😓. Which all our animal.friends live as long.as us.humans do

[@kayden7911]

John Glover needs to write an autobiography. He's such an interesting man. The first thing I ever saw him in was an episode of "Miami Vice." I still recall that performance to this day! Bless you, Mr. Glover.

[@MarissaCooperButPoor]

John is so underrated he is incredible! And I loved him as Lionel, he was the perfect choice!

[@johncliffalvarez6513]

Oh no... Michael... I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s never an easy thing to lose a pet. Love you, man. By the way, John Glover is an amazing performer and a beautiful human being. Among all the amazing things that came out of Smallville, you two were the icing on the cake.

[@venztower939]

Mr Rosenbaum and Mr Glovers chemistry on screen was truly electric - so happy to see you guys doing well . Big fan from Australia 🇦🇺

[@MacsWorldEntertainment]

THE BATTLE OF THE LUTHORS!!!!! Rosey, always here for you! Love you bro!

[@TheCaptainSlappy]

1- Let's be clear...that is an epic beard. 2- He hung out with Roddy McDowall AND Vincent Price. 3- He was in the greatest Gremlins. Legendary.

[@matthagen67]

Dang, these days John looks like a Greek philosopher. Hollywood, give this man a chiton (a Greek toga) and hire him to play Plato!

[@pillowzzzbox3466]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 lol

[@branphillips9546]

Aristotle or Marcus Aurelius.

[@Spartan117Lon]

John and Michael had such great on screen chemistry. Yes the father son dynamic was not one we all wanted but it was to show Lexs past and what forged him to be so cold and hateful. But its great to see that they have maintained their friendship since the shows ending

[@chcr8150]

Just incredibly powerful to hear John talk about sometimes feeling “second rate”, or “different”. Here’s this INCREDIBLY talented and accomplished man in his mid 70s, and those feelings are still part of him. There’s something wonderfully human about that, something mysterious that connects us all. You’re a great interviewer Rosie, you’ve got a real gift for it. Thanks!! 🙌🏽👏🏽

[@thebrilliantmrpedro]

I love John Glover. ❤️ A great actor and the scenes between you and him at Smallville were what motivated me to watch Smallville.

[@samanthaodaniel]

Love that father and son conversation. I missed Smallville! Great stories and need more cast and crew to come onto talk about the Smallville!

[@ericquesada8458]

Gah! John Glover is a freaking national treasure.

[@bibahusak9460]

This is very moving. They have such a lovely relationship still. You can tell how much Michael respects John. This will go down down in history. I hope he lives forever. Great guy.

[@SuperSkandale]

his acting was so superb in Smallville I always cherished every moment when he was on. He is really on another level.

[@niko_seattle]

Always fun listening to this "father" and "son" duo

[@jmhaces]

Seeing these two guys who played a father and son that had a really difficult relationship in "Smallville" being so nice to each other and obviously enjoying each other's company honestly gave me a feeling of closure I didn't even know I needed.

[@leannepritchett6323]

Yay! Absolutely adore John and the rapport you two share on screen. Lex and Lionel = ultimate father and son duo. I know I am going to enjoy every moment of this one. Love hearing John’s stories and insights (telling it as only he can). Thanks for having him on Rosey. Sending much love and hope you have a wonderful week 😊❤️

[@InsideOfYouPodcast]

anytime! thanks for the support Leanne 💙

[@leannepritchett6323]

@@InsideOfYouPodcast you’re welcome 😊

[@prncssgk19]

Yay!!! Love John, love your connection, love your friendship and of course I love you!! John was great the last time he was on so I know this one will be even better!! Getting ready to watch now!😘💙

[@InsideOfYouPodcast]

The best!

[@franklinkendrick944]

Anytime John was in a scene on Smallville, I was riveted! You didn't know if you should trust him or not. He had a way of delivering some of the most philosophical lines in a way that made you go and look up what Lionel was referencing. And that season where he was in the glass prison was so intimidating in all his interactions with all the other characters! Thank-you for recording and posting this episode. So fun to hear you guys chat!

[@mohammadbashammakh]

I’m so sorry for your loss Michael, my heart goes out to you

[@cbrreezzyy69]

I never heard of John Glover before watching Smallville, and he was, in my opinion, the most interesting, well acted character on the show.

[@jayman36553]

Omg! I came here expecting Lionel Luther and found Charlie Manson lol. Wow this makes me appreciate his acting chops even more! What a departure between John Glover and Lionel Luther. Brvo to The Glove!

[@user-sh9sk1ic9y]

Wow seeing John as him self for the first time 🤯 now i see why my Mom likes him so much down to Earth free spirited

[@tiagomarin01]

Michael and John played their roles brilliantly in Smallville. I watched the series when it was broadcast on Brazilian TV ten years ago and I started watching it again on DVD. Smallville has a real legion of fans here in Brazil. Michael, congratulations on Inside of You. I'm a big fan of yours.

[@vivianbloom166]

Hurray! This will be my after work treat - your conversations together are always fascinating stuff.

[@InsideOfYouPodcast]

Wonderful!

[@axltyler]

John Glover is one of my favorite actors. He's just so good! His performances feel magnetic!

[@ChadMichaelSimon]

This was one of my favorite episodes yet. That's largely due to John's presence, delivery, stories... all of it. What a legend. But it's also thanks to what he brings out of you. Your eyes shine when you're talking to him. All pretense and posturing vanish. Do you know what I mean? You're relaxed and yourself in every episode, but we always have some degree of performance in our daily life. With John, I saw that melt away. Like a true friend, someone you really look up to, your television father... It's a gorgeous chemistry.

[@johnnash297]

John's work on Law and Order Criminal Intent was fantastic!

[@wildwind3428]

What a surprise! Love John Glover. Talented and character actor💙 interesting to listen to his stories.

[@michelleking8302]

Hey its a Luthor family reunion. 😄 Looking forward to listening and meeting John at an upcoming convention...and you too of course. 🤪

[@CrAZychicke]

Sry to hear! My dog was 9 and had bone cancer and it was the hardest goodbye ever. We went to the vets so leaving without her was the worst but she's on the rainbow bridge now. Even now, 4 years later, i still miss her. Bless, John Glover was incredible as Lionel even though I had a love/hate relationship with him bc of Lex's trauma.

[@jimothy9943]

John just immediately opens with a story about a young boy named Julian who feels responsible for his mothers death.

[@larky3487]

Dude, I am sniffling like a baby throughout this whole episode. Love him, so sweet, and witty

[@LiLisa24]

Best Luthors ❤️ I'm so excited for this episode!!! Loved the last time you had John Glover on the podcast, love the father son relationship you both have on and off screen. Can't wait to hear what stories he will share. Thank you for having him back on the podcast Michael. Keep up the awesome work as always. Sending lots of love, hugs and prayers. I hope you are being kind to yourself. Been thinking of you and Blanche ❤️ Love you ❤️

[@InsideOfYouPodcast]

Appreciate it Lisa 💙

[@LiLisa24]

@@InsideOfYouPodcast 💙💙💙

[@ulitra]

His acting was so good in Smallville that as he spoke to Michael, I still couldn't give into his kind demeanor 😂

[@brettglick8813]

Rosey, you did not hallucinate Irv's bark. He will always be with you.

[@nickihere8753]

My partner heard his pug snore for a month after she passed ❤️

[@lilamontoya5609]

Hehe rosey i love that

[@pklentertainment5147]

Great interview. The Lex / Lionel dynamic was such a brilliant element to the show. Both John and Michael were exceptional throughout especially the Memoria episode from season 3👍

[@sadboi7537]

He was the best in Gremlins 2, which is one of the best sequels of all time with some of the best practical effects ever.

[@vhscopyofseinfeld]

He was so awesome in that. Check out Red Letter Media & Gremilins on KZbin, they do great reviews of the gremlins films

[@infinit0137]

Agreed. He adds to much to each project he’s in

[@bravomom22]

Loved this!!!! He was wonderful when he joined the Richmond smallville nights 2020. Such a great memory! Also met John the year before and was star struck. He sang to me. I was star struck meeting Michael as well!❤️

[@mra6093]

So sorry for the loss of your pup. I truly appreciate how open you are about your emotional struggles, always nice to know others out there dealing with similar things. Also John is a gem of man, and you two together are magical.

[@AuthorTLGray]

It was really nice seeing my favorite father/son pair on the screen together. Felt like I was watching 2 family members chatting. Rosey, you're such an inspiration to me by being so real. This is your niche. I look forward to you every week. Sorry about your loss.

[@Technobuilder]

John's a genuine, amazing man. Love his stories.

[@easye5653]

I just watched him in Gremlins 2 the other night. A Great actor! He's got a great personality, and Smallville was my Fave! Bring back Smallville!!!!!

[@kylenigro5850]

My favorite Smallville episodes were the one's where John Glover and Michael Rosenbaum interacted with each other. The 2 of them brought those characters to life and did so convincingly. Such a great interview, you can really tell that you two still have that great connection. I would dump stupid amounts of money to watch another project with these gentlemen.

[@anivalmedinaschz4852]

An excellent episode Mr. Michael Rosenbaum, especially because I admire John Glover a lot for the role of Lionel Luthor in Smallville, and especially when Rutger Hauer passed away on July 19, 2019 in the Netherlands, John Glover paid him a tribute on Twitter and Instagram in honor of his great work as Morgan Edge and personally before seeing Smallville I had seen the movie Goal 2: Living the Dream, in 2007, with Mexican actor Kuno Becker (Santiago Muñez), English actress Anna Friel (Roz Harmison), American actor Alessandro Nivola (Gavin Harris) and several soccer players such as Iker Casillas, Zinedine Zidane, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldo, David Beckham and others from Real Madrid, as well as players from Arsenal, Olympique Lyonnais, Barcelona, among others, and Rutger Hauer played Real Madrid coach Rudi van der Merwe, and as a Mexican I am very proud that the best actor in the history of the Netherlands (Rutger Hauer) has worked with an Mexican actor like Kuno Becker, and that John Glover has sent an emotional farewell message to Rutger Hauer, leaving us as a lesson that the best friendships do not take into account languages, races, ages or nationalities. And a huge condolence for what happened to your dog Mr. Rosenbaum, God have him in his holy glory. Greetings from Mexico.

[@ebogar42]

I thought Michael could steal a scene when he walked in but John was on another level with it.

[@brianbarrick9583]

I'm very sorry for your loss, we lost my wife protector last year, it was very hard, Max never leave my wife's side from pup till his last day. And thank you for having John on, I can't wait to have cons come back to see you guys, so please come to Pennsylvania.

[@sydneybristow5588]

When John tells us how he felt alone by being different than his peers hits home for me. Love you John !!! Love you. 💘

[@bluekryptonite22]

I just love Rosenbaum. He's just genuine and funny and such a great interviewer. You forget it's a podcast, it's just like being in a room or something with these two. John Glover is an absolute GOAT. It makes me so sad that he had to hide who he was growing up and in his younger years and he's such a treasure, he's such a gift of a human being. I'm sorry you lost your dog Rosie, sincerest condolences. I know I'm making this comment two years too late, but the sympathy and understanding never ages. Much love, thank you for the podcast, keep it up

[@neroknight1234]

My fav character in smallville, Glover is a great actor !

[@lukeevans729]

I just went back to the original John Glover one. There's a moment when they were talking to Rob, the producer, and John was just so remarkably gentle with Rob, it was such a beautiful moment. Love this relationship these guys still share. Beautiful podcast, gentlemen.

[@TCT92Graphics]

Love when Glover is on the Podcast. Always entertaining. What an incredible career he's had. Micheal sorry about your dog bro. I lost mine last year. It's not easy but we are here for you.

[@eileenkenney]

I'm so sorry to hear about your dog, Michael. You are a strong person to be able to focus on the gratitude for him being in your life, and be at peace with letting him go.

[@MarkPowerPhoto]

Only just seeing this. Wow. I absolutely adore John. What a wonderful actor. But, more, a beautiful beautiful man. I love him.

[@franciscocarvajal7858]

“Michael. When I open it like that, just glance down and give me a look of amazement or something.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣. The whole interview was great Rosey. Thanks again! John was great. Really nice to listen to him.

[@vhscopyofseinfeld]

Amazing episode! Love John Glover, always excited when he shows up in a film unexpectedly. He is so fantastic in Gremlins 2.

[@willdonahuedirector3154]

I’m deadly serious barrel of a gun is in my top 5 songs of all time. Incredibly beautiful well done sir‼️

[@dinkyflix]

What a sweet, sweet man. I always loved his acting, but never realized how much I'd enjoy meeting John Glover until now. Thanks for this!

[@nasseralsane9197]

Yes!! Easily the best father and son chemistry I've seen on TV!! Can't wait to watch this!

[@jamesmason007]

RIP Irv. So sorry for your loss, Michael. On a brighter note, I am looking forward to watching your evening StageIt show. I am also eagerly awaiting the SunSpin lunchbox, I ordered earlier this month.

[@phigmentor]

Thanks for asking my question! And wow, a play- I love his thespian heart so much. I will travel to where Mr.Glover does his first post-pandemic performance.

[@Inlightnshadow]

I haven’t seen John Glover in years. When I was at Towson University, Mr. Glover was in my play Theater class. He was so full of energy.

[@infinit0137]

It’s Lex Luther interviewing his father John Glover is a legend. No one can play the great Lionel Luther like he can

[@lysseast2380]

when he first said he had a four episode arc in FWTD I was like wait what how did I miss him?!?! Only to find out that it hasn't happened yet hehe, I am SO excited to see him in Fear!! Always love to see a father/son reunion :)

[@Hockeyhobo89]

Only 4 episodes! That's too bad

[@richardfoord9685]

John had magnificent hair in the show. I managed to recently convince my 84 year old dad to watch smallville and he was generally upset when his character died. He said what a great actor

[@JerseySteve1]

Wow I Love John Glover,He seems so genuine.Always up beat a very good spirit.

[@sueb9311]

Just gotta go pick my boys up from school looking forward to listening to it all when I get back.. Much love to you both.. Sue 😘xxxx

[@AllCoolEntertainment]

I see when you threw Lionel out the window he came back as Jesus 🙂 All kidding aside, looking forward to this one. John is such an underrated actor.😎👍

[@pokechamp3987]

Really cool episode with two of my favorite actors from Smallville! You guys really created magic with some of the best scenes of the show.

[@KC-fi6rk]

My condolences on your loss, this is why they say dog is man’s best friend. They give us Unconditional love and acceptance, if only humans could be more like dogs.

[@mariomorales786]

My pitbull died 2 years ago that hurt didn't want another dog and my uncle got me 4 chihuahuas 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@sooperalex15]

Precious. Fucking. Human. A laugh and a thrill from start to finish. What a guy.

[@pablosp_28]

Just loved !! John will always be one of more respectable and gorgeous actors I’ve known. Cgrts Michael, you’re so luck!!! 💙

[@sarabeeinKC]

I loved the story John told about discovering theater in high school, how the stage helped him open up and be someone else. Sort of sad and wonderful at the same time!

[@animalsplayground2023]

John's such an amazing actor. It was surprising to find out he's had so many insecurities with acting over the years. Thanks for another amazing interview ❤👍

[@justjackcrain]

Just finished watching. Love John G, just such a nice guy and down to earth with the rest of us. Awesome episode!!!

[@Guyinadifferentroom]

I wish him the best in whatever he wants but I'm also happy he's gonna keep acting. He's too good. :)

[@ch4os_theory175]

Love John, he’s absolutely delightful. The epitome of a raconteur. Wonderful stories to tell.

[@olliequeen52]

John Glover is such a lovely man. I got to play Man in Chair at my college's Summer Rep Theatre! I know exactly the excitement and fun he is talking about with that show!!

[@geesterfunk]

I loved every scene you both shared together i Smallville! those scenes made smallville for me as it was also an origin for Lex as much as superman, Also love that you got you're baws out every day Michael.. top man!

[@kornfreak78]

Father and Son reunited! Loved this episode. Really enjoyed this one, Michael.

[@fujidenzo_kid4147]

You two are just so charming. You can sense the bond.

[@iamjarrettdean9358]

Great job as always Michael. My deepest condolences for your loss.

[@Melina-fi3sc]

He was great in Smallville and then when he was on Law & Order: Criminal Intent I was so excited. When he became a constant guest on the show.

[@latriciafinley4823]

I love John's smile! Lionel was not really a smiley dad..lol

[@ace360]

John Returns!!!! Love it Reunion of Father and Son👌 And Also Michael sorry about your amazing dog💙 had to go through that as well not fun so sending you some viral hug's Brother 💯