DEVOTED (S4E04) w/ ERICA DURANCE!! Romance Shmomance & Landing Smallville

[@archandironic686]

Erica is amazing and so relatable have her on more plz.

[@wellingdurancefans]

Erica Durance and Tom Welling still have the same lovely energy, admiration and chemistry as they did 20 years ago. I could watch these two talk about anything! This was so much fun! ❤

[@asyouwish3636]

such great interaction. would love to see them in an "actors on actors" setting cuz they speak the same language

[@TalkVillePodcast]

glad you dig it :)

[@SarahGardus]

they're amazing

[@arobin6695]

@@TalkVillePodcast is that you Ryan? Are you the one running the youtube channel?

[@protalghulnist4126]

@@arobin6695Bryce is more likely

[@TheGreatMerman]

Erica is just fantastic. Looking forward to seeing her again. It was interesting to hear that she started off in casting and background work.

[@seanarreguin]

Erica leveled up this episode like she did when she was on Smallville

[@Tinabowens]

This comment leveled up my day! 🙌🏽

[@TalkVillePodcast]

couldn't agree more

[@Costas22]

So how shittier would it have been if she wasn't in it?

[@CloisForever29]

@@Costas22 I would have stop watching the show.

[@primegrimm1981]

My mother loves smallville. Last year a tumor grew in her brain and caused brain damage and gave her a stroke. She unfortunately is stuck in her bed or wheelchair but no matter what she tells me and my dad to put smallville on. Smallville is literally the only show she will watch every single day all day and it makes her so happy when she is watching so I wanted to say thank you to all of you for making an amazing show.

[@wdeemarwdeemar8739]

So very sorry this happened to her.

[@righteousfroce1254]

Sorry that happened hopefully she gets better.

[@dawnatkinson7704]

Sweetie that is really sad your mum is suffering. I became disabled after giving birth to my daughter 18 years ago and physically suffered and consequently my mental health. These beloved TV shows really help get us through the day. For me it's Game of Thrones, Vikings and Supernatural - it's an escape no doubt. I hope your mum is doing OK xx

[@Greezy2000]

​@@dawnatkinson7704Hey! I wish you health and happiness! we all deal with life's hurdles someway. Do you have any other show recommendations? contentment and health to you, Cheers! 😎

[@andylisting5022]

Talk to your mom about Jesus. She deserves!

[@vadernoe2126]

" I worked with this guy name Welling, he was alright😏☕️" I'm melting 🫠

[@shubhrasarkar]

Just look at the way she says that...man, she is Lois lane 🥰

[@jkhoover]

Tom's last name is Welling! That's weird.

[@kerenolivero7097]

@@jkhoover, I thought Erica was joking. Sort of like how Lois Lane would call Clark "Smallville" :)

[@alexandrabenedetti]

Tom gets it!!! The main plot for these freak of the week episodes doesn’t really matter, they’re sometimes fun and silly or intriguing but we just enjoy the rest of the interactions between the characters. So happy to see Erica the icon ❤️ my inspiration as a young girl

[@aldunlop4622]

Back in those days there'd be 26 eps a year, so I tend to think of them as filler a bit. They're not terrible, but the formula becomes a bit stale.

[@jerodast]

To be honest I don't think any of them get that it's not criticism of the show that's offputting, it's turning CRITICIZING into SHITTING, where Michael seems just mad/frustrated at it and dumping his negative vibes all over the discussion. I don't think the show is very good, quite a lot of the time! But you can still have fun watching the camp and the silliness and the wtf were they thinking. If you've elected to make money running a podcast on it, you'd think he'd've realized that is the best strategy even when the show is bad or lazy.

[@NoNonsense77]

@@aldunlop4622 You can say that about any show if you want to complain. They all have a formula they follow.

[@NoNonsense77]

@@jerodast Mike wanted to be the next Jim Carrey and he wasn't so it is like he is just sooo bitter this was what he will be known for. For a guy who does a podcast about "Inside of you" he sucks at dealing with his crap. He should be very grateful he got this show. He could be known for nothing. Yes he did a great job on it too, but he is seldom grateful and just bitches for a hour most weeks.

[@ashleyryan1]

Supernatural did it with FOW, it can work

[@inTWelligent]

I love that Erica highlighted how much of a gentleman Tom is -- she never had to worry about him crossing any boundaries during romantic scenes. It lines up with the character of Clark, too.

[@anthonysalonek9462]

he was married wasn't he.

[@inTWelligent]

@@anthonysalonek9462 Yeah I think he was at the time. (That doesn't necessarily stop some actors from crossing boundaries with on-screen love interests).

[@aryanascardigan]

I've been waiting for Erica to come in since the beginning of the show, thank you guys so much for having her on. I found it funny when Chloe started cheering for Clark and loved the end when Erica called Clark "Smallville". Thanks again guys ❤️

[@jemiiam]

Erica has been on before

[@1Bornconfused]

​@@jemiiam twice on Inside of You, but this was her first time on Talkville.

[@GabePuratekuta]

@@jemiiam You might be thinking of Kristin.

[@dalecronin4662]

She's the best (and I am guessing from the implication that Allison wasn't initially thrilled with her coming on the show)

[@1Bornconfused]

@@dalecronin4662 ooooh yeah, I totally thought of AM when Erica talked about people thinking their character was going to take on the Lois role.

[@Isabel-or6df]

I want Erica as a third host for the podcast. She is funny and has a lot of energy.

[@MyFandomChannel-ee1sy]

Yes, please!!!!!

[@cidmontenegro8225]

She can take Michael's seat after he checks out. Then he can pop in now and then and 5h1t on the show for fun because that's really all he wants to do. In fact, it can be a special segment like Ryan's favorite scene, we can have Rosey's least favorite scene.

[@TheycallmeMrWonka]

​@@cidmontenegro8225 It's not ALL he wants to do. I don't always agree with him but he doesn't view the show with rose tinted glasses the way fans do. Honestly, you guys fawn over the attractive stars and go on about Lois and Clark or Welling and Erica. He gives a less biased and superficial look at the show. I don't begrudge him that honesty.

[@cidmontenegro8225]

@@TheycallmeMrWonka Wonka, I don't know where you are coming from. You seem to be defending his views, but I never said I disagreed with him. You accuse of 'fawning' over the 'attractive' people (cheap shot at Mike since you exclude him?), yet all I said was she can have his seat when he's done. Perhaps you meant to troll someone else...

[@marvelanddcretrospective]

​@@cidmontenegro8225 I don't think Michael plans on checking out. He's probably interested in seeing the seasons he wasn't involved in because he likely knows nothing about them.

[@darrylwallace2428]

The chemistry these two had as Lois and Clark is arguably the best adaptation of both characters. It was a blast watching them both on Smallville and I’m glad they are still friends.

[@АлексейБородин-п2л]

У них не было химии от слова совсем! Пустые взгляды, пустые слова... Если хотите увидеть химию, то посмотрите на Кларка и Лану

[@divinelangene6813]

​@@АлексейБородин-п2лsorry, some of us actually like to see Clark being happy and not sad like he was with Lana all the time

[@MichaSennin]

Erica was the heart and Soul of Smallville. She was by far the greatest onscreen personality on the show. So her saying she wasnt that big of a part surprised me. Her entering the show changed everything. Literally.

[@celenybalbuenamatias1337]

Es asi

[@claricesilva2700]

That's right. The best part of the show definitely.

[@juliana271]

Erica Durance is so beautiful and still has the same energy. I love seeing how much she understood and loved playing this character, that's what makes the work so incredible. Lois arrived and brought with her what Clark needed. Smiles and fun.

[@NateKruger]

I'm so glad to see Erica on the podcast. You can tell how much admiration she and Tom still have for each other. Also, Sorority Boys is such a great comedy!

[@TalkVillePodcast]

thanks bud

[@CloisForever29]

Still one of my favorite comedies

[@MichaelIsTheBestLex]

Damn Tom Welling and Erica Durance still got it. What a great duo. You guys need to have Erica on all the time, make her a podcast member! She jives with Tom so well.

[@Tinabowens]

Yes! That would be amazing! And her on a watch-along with the guys would make a a lot of people pay for Patreon…Just sayin’ 😃

[@himynameisnickolas]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@Carebear877]

Yeah!!

[@upumoni521]

Yessssss!!

[@morrischin9289]

God please make this happen ❤💙

[@ianlassitter2397]

Lois and Clark’s bickering was super well written and acted. Some many lol moments. The chemistry was great and Erica was and is gorgeous.

[@4everClois]

They made that dunk tank scene ICONIC with their ideas of the hair ruffle etc..and created onscreen magic in one take! 🔥🔥They were amazing their chemistry was amazing and to think this was Erica's 4th Episode...like wow..❤ They worked liked they knew each for a long time .. they are so cool to watch! love them!❤

[@tori2203]

Please bring Erica back for more episodes. Love her on the podcast and love this episode. She's amazing! ❤

[@Hasani751]

Erica was Lois straight from the comic book, she was simply amazing! Best Lois Lane hands down. To see how she’s SO different from her character is remarkable, shows how good of an actress she is.

[@jmgonzales7701]

Even her vibe

[@rforracing]

she is actually pretty similar to her character Lois

[@heatherrosetarot]

I just finished watching seasons 1 - 10 of Smallville for the very first time on Hulu, and I'm 44 years old. LOL. My husband has introduced me to so many cool shows that I missed out on when I was in my 20s. I'm so happy that I found this podcast - and I hope to see Erica Durance on in the future! This was a joy to watch. She and Tom did one of the best renditions of Lois and Clark that I've ever seen, and it's so cool to see the actors talk and reminisce about the show today. Makes me smile, loved it!

[@albertocuevas3811]

I love how Tom backs Clark up haha with those little "who's secretive now, Lana?" Haha love it!! He also did it last time when Lana started keeping secrets but for. Her own sake

[@jeffh06]

Which Kristen’s Lana’s contract suppose to be done, but when return too smallville with water symbol ‘tramp stamp’ only she is holding back with fear in bad purpose unexpected da vinchi from everyone when Aunt Nell isn’t around is now, just lost, unlike Clark’s who’s born with the powers in his blood with well reasons too play dumb around to not be as an ‘excluded by prejudice’ from the group

[@claricesilva2700]

Hey, this episode is about Clois. Like in the show you're trying to steal something that was never yours clana fans lol

[@user-yd4ed4bp7e]

i am so obsessed with erica 💓 her personality is everything omg

[@CyGea]

I love how Tom stood up for "the freak of the week" developing our main characters.

[@somethingdianne7481]

Michael seems to really show hate for it, and I'm glad Tom stood up for the episode.

[@TonyMezaXD]

Yeah, its just a format of a procedural television show on Network TV. Thats what TV was back then, and Smallville was doing way more character development than other shows at the time. "The freak of the weak" is the base layer to see our characters interact. TV had not yet become, Premium TV like you see on HBO.

[@RedK5]

I didn’t even think to see it that way. I just genuinely liked this episode

[@stevenlennon12]

@@RedK5 of course you do, its a great episode. i don't dig Rosenbaum's cynical energy this week

[@landdunbreakable9342]

Watching her here is going to make me rewatch the entire series for the millionth time. Well might be the third time. Been 10 year but what a presence. Even as Erica just being herself, totally enamored. As old as I am at 45, still crushing on her lol . Kick ass guys. Great show guys, both this and smallville.

[@makadutaarzola9453]

Just found your channel. Watched y'all when it first came out with my grown kids and now with my grandkids. Best show ever. Just started it over with one of my sons and daughter-in-law this week while visiting in Texas. Still best show ever ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@d3vin301]

Now Erica Durance is in hallmark movies, every time she is in a movie I instantly watch. She is a wonderous actress

[@Werewolf914]

I'm so happy to finally have Erica on as a Guest, she's incredible and still the best Lois ever, I don't think she could ever be topped

[@upumoni521]

This was the FUNNIEST EPISODE of Smallville!!! Loved all the CLOIS!!!

[@catherinerull3739]

I ❤ how Lois always wore a primary colour that matched/completed Clark's Superman colours. Very clever of the costume department - right from the beginning, we can see they are destined to be together. As a fan, it was so disappointing that we only got 4 episodes of Lois before her character left and didn't show up again for a while. Erica Durance had such a lovely energy and great chemistry with Tom!

[@oldhollywoodfan8009]

I’m so glad to come across a post about those primary colors they put her in.☺️ I’ve ALWAYS loved that. Still love it.

[@michaellefort6128]

They did that intentionally. The costumers had to have Tom in Red or Yellow so that Lois is in Blue. Or variations on that theme.

[@4everClois]

I've lost count of how many times I've watched this episode 😂 because of Tom and Erica ❤❤❤❤

[@morganwilliams5541]

I loved how Clark and Lois would constantly have a turn at each other, their exchange of insults and sarcasm toward each other in how they'd poke at the others insecurities and faults was hilarious.

[@claricesilva2700]

Who would have guess that would allow them to know each other and make each other strong more than all the "love" of Clana.

[@4everClois]

This is my comfort episode now of Talkvile! ❤😅I think I'll just stay here and replay this interview with my two besties over and over!🤷‍♀️ until Erica/Lois returns on the pod! they are so freaking cute! Love them! #cloisforever ♥️😍

[@lukassidorov7741]

Erica and Tom are crazy awesome together. Watching this clip with them just shows how perfect they are. Just as engaging as they were on Smallville, what a great duo. The last 4 episodes you can tell Tom is super happy and engaging- he's loving Lois. Also Erica makes Tom glow, he seems more youthful and playful and energized when he's with Erica- same goes for Clark and Lois. They really are a real life Lois and Clark. Great episode! Hope to see more of Erica, I love listening to her.

[@rikkiwear853]

The dvd commentary for Spell with Erica, Kristin and Allison is one of the funniest things ever.

[@laurag4102]

​@@danzwku it's on KZbin, is super funny

[@TalkVillePodcast]

just wait until that episode

[@ghostrecon3834]

Bruh whattt this exists?? I HAVE to see this

[@rikkiwear853]

@@ghostrecon3834 lots of laughing going on in it.

[@girlfan]

​@@ghostrecon3834 I remember the DVD commentary was on yt years ago (in parts) but idk if it's still on here. Genuinely hilarious and all time favorite.

[@HDCloisClips]

Erica has such great energy on and off the screen. So glad she was able to be a guest. I love her!!

[@jamesdeananderson1411]

Actually, that MOONLIGHTING comparison to the Clark and Lois vibe was pretty spot-on.

[@MaebellineHeon-gi6hn]

I honestly think that Tom and Michael watching the show is awesome. I also love how with Tom watching the show he is already seeing the romantic bantering between clois, when the bantering isn’t even in its romantic prime yet. Also I feel Tom will now see what everyone on the show including producers, directors, castmates, and obviously the fans have been saying that Erica and him have amazing chemistry. Especially as the seasons go on.

[@Crystopsy]

Erica is such a sweetheart, and an integral part of the show. Her charisma and snappiness were so good.

[@dbmabe]

In the scene where Clark is trying to convince Mandy that he's still under the influence of the Kryptonite Kool Aid, I love the way he delivers the "I'm devoted to you" line. Like he has no suave at all.

[@RedK5]

My bad. I’ve always thought it was Gatorade

[@dbmabe]

@@RedK5it probably is. I just liked the repetitive K sound of Kryptonite Kool Aid.

[@RedK5]

@@dbmabe ok because I was confused because I never heard of having koolaid at a sports event. Thanks for responding

[@asyouwish3636]

🌹🌹favorite scene in the ep: Clark sneaks behind Lois and Chloe to escape from Mandy 😂😂😂 SO FREAKING CUTE! . . .and then even more adorable: he doesn't miss a single beat and moves in front of them the instant they are all threatened by real danger from the jocks! 💖the entire interaction between them for the whole episode was freaking ADORABLE. . . Clark, "I need you to keep her away from me" Lois, "with what? a tranquilizer gun?" 😆 Lois, "don't worry, I'll visit" Clark, "is that a promise or a threat" and she punches his arm! too cute! 💖💖💖

[@jkhoover]

And then steps in front of them when the football players came in.

[@asyouwish3636]

@jkhoover YESSS ❤️ and I can tend to lean towards spotting sexist red flags and it didn't feel like that AT ALL. it really was just about Clark seeing they were outnumbered not to mention the jocks were armed! He's seen that Lois can handle herself in a dangerous situation. that's just the protector in him, stepping up without hesitation or second thought. . .it's one of the many reasons Superman is the BEST ❤️

[@Spidyfish22]

Well said! I also love Lois’s reaction when Tom was kissing that cheerleader. Her trying to give Clark hints and also looking disgusted 😂😂😂 Brilliant chemistry by both of them.

[@ShellsKnohl]

I love how Clark hides behind Lois and Chloe when they're facing off with Mandy, but when the burly dudes with baseball bats show up a second later, his whole demeanor instantly changes to "I got this" as he steps in front of them. 😂😂 Thanks for bringing Erica on! Love the different perspectives.

[@judygarhaugh1301]

One of my favorite parts of the episode!

[@ShareseSimmons-p3k]

He say I'm let y'all handle her then then dude steps up he say nobody messes with my girls

[@supermansanders89]

Like how can you not like love Erica her personality just glows

[@cloismagic]

Yess finally! The wait didn’t disappoint and I hope you guys do invite her up to 50 times like Tom said 😂 Erica’s amazing on and offscreen. Her addition to Smallville really made a memorable mark. What a joy this was to watch, I could’ve watched hours of this group chatting together 😅

[@XxTheWillxX]

I am so disappointed with myself that I have only just now found this channel. I grew up with smallville, it was the highlight of my week as a kid waiting for the new episode. I will definitely need to get caught up in these podcasts! I actually got to meet Tom Welling and Erica very briefly but our car got broken into the night before and all our stuff was stolen so I wasn’t in the best of moods but it was still unforgettable. Truly an amazing show with amazing people. I love that you guys are doing this, SUBBED!

[@JPEaglesandKatz]

Erica has absolutely AMAZING charsima in Smallville... I absolutely loved her character but mostly how Erica played it.. With such passion and conviction and humor... There was no was she should have doubted herself.. One of the top performances on the show abd one of my favorite character the way she delivered it.

[@matts6093]

Erica still the only real Hollywood crush I had...lol she was awesome as Lois and really changed the trajectory of the show

[@kellystephenson3661]

I can’t believe I missed this episode. Im ashamed of myself. She is so lovely, love her in everything she does ❤

[@DiegoChang]

How all the actors of the show look exactly the same or even better with the decades is beyond me. Erica was such a great addition to the show and I loved her character so much.

[@Jealod24]

She’s had plastic surgery recently. You can see it in her lips and around her cheeks and eyes. Stretched out. Compare that to how she looked just two years ago at a q & a and a convention

[@DiegoChang]

@@Jealod24 while I respect your opinion on what you find attractive, and even if what you say is true or not, Erica is still gorgeous to me nonetheless.

[@shadowsly2219]

Hair does a lot. Bald was not the look for Rosey. Also it's crazy how small Tom looked was compared to later and now where he looks jacked AF

[@Costas22]

It became a running joke among fans how different Erica looked over the course of the series. And she's changed even more post Smallville. I love her as a person but turning a blind eye to that is ridiculous.

[@protalghulnist4126]

@@DiegoChangthere were no opinions given about her attractiveness, all they said was she got plastic surgery

[@rhenie89]

Thank you, Tom, for always defending the episodes that I love

[@shadysnaps]

Michael asking the best questions as usual. Erica and Tom are so amazing ❤ Cannot wait to see you three discussing all the fun Lois and Clark episodes as well as the Lois and Lex scenes.

[@robstanton9215]

Erica is such a class act!! What a beautiful person!! Cute little Sugar too!! Best Lois and Clark combo ever and the best Lex ever!!!

[@TheSoulWithin7]

Erica interview was the best so far this podcast!! She was so lovely!! As if nothing changed in 20 years!! Definitely get her back more. Pure gold

[@MyFandomChannel-ee1sy]

Yes! Totally agree!

[@АлексейБородин-п2л]

Лучшее интервью это интервью с Кристен

[@FatimaTomsEnough]

YAY! Erica Durance! Glad Erica loves working with Tom both as actor & director! Tom understands the different important scenes from "Devoted" and notices all the fun football moments from it too! The ending football throw is another outstanding scene from the entire series! #SmallvilleForever

[@nehoragelbart]

Omg Erica ❤❤❤ I'm so excited to see her!! I've been waiting for her! clois are such an iconic couple and lois always has been my favourite character , Erica is such an amazing actress and she add so much to the show!! and the chemistry between lois and Clark is so real and amazing i can talk about these two for hours!❤❤

[@eljuanchosf]

I'm 45 yo. I watched Smallville in my 20s. And I re-watched it later several times. I must say I'm enjoying these podcasts so, so much! The insights on production, the thought process of the actors about their characters, having a small but significant peek at the human beings behind my beloved characters... Thank you so much from an Argentinian fan.

[@righteousfroce1254]

So your only a couple years younger than Tom?

[@eljuanchosf]

@@righteousfroce1254 that sounds right.

[@Templar7832]

I just loved her first time I saw her. She's amazing and she single handedly transformed Smallville. And she's left handed and a cat person. Perfection! Best episode of Talkville yet! ;D

[@albacarolinaenglish]

This was fun to watch :) I loved the end of the episode when Lois says "Don't worry I'll visit" and then Clark says "Is that a promise or a threat?" and then she punches him I love that banter it was always enjoyable to see :)

[@ReadyPlayerTomVR]

These 3 were the show stealers for me... Also loved Pete, Chloe, Lana, Lionel, Martha, Jonathan, etc... but these 3 just made the show for me, not just cause they're the 3 main Superman characters, but because the actors were just phenomenal, and brilliantly casted. Keep up the great work with the Pod guys.

[@asyouwish3636]

🌹🌹🌹so great that Erica is on today 🤗🤗🤗 she has such great energy! loved hearing about her audition and her process and all the little BTS details it's great when Tom and Erica get into details and the banter and improv of Clark and Lois scenes

[@RenaissanceMan888]

Erica is a Goddess of acting and beauty.

[@chriscastrofilmfashion]

Smallville is such a great show and what i like about it is that the chemistry was amazing :) Erica and Tom are the best Lois and Clark of all time for me .

[@tinatinkvirkvelia1317]

Erica!! Such a gorgeous person inside and out! I hope she reads this or someone tells her that she looks AMAZING with glasses haha

[@terrymcginnis2878]

Yea, Erica is on the podcast finally. ❤ As many have said The chemistry between Lois and Clark was off the charts amazing. It's great to see that Erica and Tom have a wonderful relationship that is full of joy.

[@BroJ3221]

Erica Durance awakened something in all pre teen / teen boys of the mid late 2000’s 🔥🔥🔥

[@CoryGarrett]

Best Lois ever! I need more on screen Tom and Erica chemistry

[@tosiebel5522]

ERICA 🙌🏼 love her! I just started watching Saving Hope and it’s great to watch her acting on that now. Also that KITTEN 😍😍😍

[@The_Darkness_]

At first i didn't like Erica as Lois, being honest, but the more i watched her the more she became Lois. And now i truly believe they couldn't have made a better cast for Lois. Ive cried watching her scenes so many times, and she really brought that epic love of Superman and Lois to life. I can see why Clark chose Lois because of how good Erica was as Lois

[@llamahunter3000]

I love Erica and I love when she calls Clark "Smallville" it's so adorable 🌹🌹🌹

[@jamieg9861]

Yes ERICA finally!!!!! Also love how defensive Tom got when Erica said some people we not nice! 🥰

[@FactorTheoryLive]

Erica is a doll! Great episode guys!

[@daivddemeree5368]

Smallville is the only show I bought all the seasons and watch multiple times

[@morganwilliams5541]

Erica brought a sense of care free fun to season 4 as Lois especially in her dynamic with Clark.

[@missingyouale]

SHE'S FINALLY HERE!!! best lois lane 🫶

[@Steffi-2310]

Lots of ❤ and a huge thank you for getting Erica to the podcast. Still great chemistry between them and I loved watching the iconic tank scene 🙂. Greetings from Germany🇩🇪

[@thedefinitionisthis]

I'm glad Tom Welling keeps bringing up "Moonlighting", because that's an underrated show that I think most people have either forgotton about, or just don't know about because either too much time has passed, or because Bruce Willis himself became known for Die Hard and his other movies. The comparison of the Clark/Lois dynamic to that of Moonlighting is pretty apt. Even as a kid watching, without the knowledge of Moonlighting, I always loved Clark & Lois' dynamic. Not just because as a comic-geek I was excited to possibly see them fall for each other (which wouldn't happen for yeears), but just to see the banter between the two, considering the fact that this super-powered being, with all his abilities, sometimes just can't wrap his head around dealing with someone as boisterous as Lois. Erica Durance just brought that much needed energy to the show, and continues to be my favorite live-action iteration of Lois Lane today.

[@PiliHalliwell]

Is it underrated? It's a classic that has influenced most of the romantics shows out there like Bones and Castle for example. Am I that old that people have forgotten about it?

[@outsidethepyramid]

I absolutely loved watching Smallville when I was a kid. I really did. Great memories.

[@21ibisbw]

😂The S04E04 is the best episode of the entire show for me. The ending scene, the dunk tank scene , is so epic with Avril Lavigne's OST, the pacing, rhythm, and the chemistry between Tom and Erica. It was truly epic and beautiful. Even now, I still find myself looking for this scene on bad days.

[@ProjectBatmanGamer]

Erica brings more energy even to the podcast! Amazing, loved seeing her here!!

[@Figment-]

There are main story elements in every episode. That's one of the reasons Smallville is so good.

[@BelleyPuffy]

Th episode was ok, very high schooly stuff. Lois really made the episode better; I love her interaction with Clark. I love the end scene where they say goodbye with the song "Our Mystery" in the back. I will give this episode half a rose.

[@irisking8739]

As A SERIOUS SMALLVILLE WATCHER let me tell you a couple things, you gotta pick a character or a relationship that you like at the time, and when lois is introduced EVERYTHING ON YOUR MIND IS CLARK AND LOIS, and its the small build up, the ups and downs of their relationship- and the "almost but not quite" tension that when it finally gets released makes the show worth watching

[@michaelhaszczyn2702]

I want those Clark figures/statues Tom has! They are awesome!

[@c.a.durbin8713]

I have been waiting so long for Erica to join you! So very happy to see her chatting with Tom and Michael! Love Season 4❤

[@victorrychkov2839]

Holy-moly, Lois Lane herself joined the podcast!

[@eclipsetheraindanbutler2478]

Erica is my absolute FAVORITE Lois!!! She is gorgeous, and I never realized it before Tom mentioned it, but it IS a Moonlighting tension that is freaking AWESOME! Also, this was BETTER than last episode... so HALF a Rose??? WHAT THE??? LOL. Looking forward to next week.

[@starsaroundscars8017]

so happy that erica joined!!! she is so fun and i love all you guys chatting. also erica’s cat sugar stole the show a bit there 🫶

[@williamjr92]

Today's podcast episode is amazing!! Erica lights up the room! She has such great energy and brings a smile to countless people's faces. Hopefully you guys can have her on regularly!!

[@LuminairPrime]

CHECKMARK FOR ERICA DURANCE BEING ON THE PODCAST EVERY SINGLE TIME NOW

[@karendixianaguzmanlanza239]

So happy to see Erica, hope to see more of her, these are my favorites episodes, not all are great, but always was a quality show. Love you guys ❤❤

[@sofiadrosos1308]

Great analysis of the episode like always. Great interview with Erica. So happy you had her on. She is amazing. You guys are the best.

[@goatherds]

Erica Durance and Melissa McBride coming from jobs behind the desk at casting offices, then becoming certified tv franchise figureheads is kind of wildly amazing.

[@asyouwish3636]

oh Michael 🤦‍♀️ lol THANK YOU Tom for attempting to explain to him how the weekly villains are the catalysts (and often the ep's metaphor) for character growth. I am shocked and confused that after 3 seasons of mostly this formula it's still not apparent to Michael smh lol it happens in almost every ep! 😂 but I appreciate the apology and that he recognized that he's way too negative

[@Costas22]

That's because in season 3 they abandoned the FOTW formula and it was recognized as the best in the show's history. Don't change the history of the show to suit your narrative. So far Michael is right to shit on this season.

[@cherylebbs2079]

@@Costas22that doesn’t mean we have to put up with it. And we all know how you feel about it.

[@asyouwish3636]

it wasn't abandoned so much as thinned out (as literally every other show of that era does, ie: X-files, Charmed, Buffy, Supernatural etc etc) because it was serving its purpose for the early seasons. . the show needed a way to showcase Clark learning his new abilities and they are a metaphor for the change and growth for the main characters. but as that gets established as the show progresses, the weekly villain isn't as necessary and they can devote more time to seasonal and series arcs. . . they still do a one-off villain throughout the series up to and including S10 (ie the Booster Gold Blue Beetle ep) plus it's not about if he should critique or not, it's about his negativity. I've been defending him since the start of the podcast but there's a difference between criticisms (like what Tom and Ryan do when they point out stuff) and strait up being negative. I've never thought he was shitting on the show til now cuz most of his complaining was about production stuff. but last week he was too much

[@deannharris2424]

Totally agree.

[@-M0LE]

The formula for TV at this time was to do freak of the week kind like lots of sci fi ISH shows

[@iSuzane]

I honestly loved Erica … she was great on the show.

[@KatarinaPetrova]

Yay! Bring Erica back as much as you can, I have fondly memories of this Season because of her.

[@KrazyKryptonian]

Erica was awesome! Please continue to have her on the show.

[@lovlien89]

in all honesty, this is one of the greatest shows ever. THere is nothing better than the back and forth clark and lex had. I just rewatched the show, and man is it wonderful. SO sad when lex leaves the show, it kinda looses the best part of the show (the friendemies). Good to se you two still going on ! wonderful show, wonderful actor and wonderful people you two are! im so happy for u.

[@ms.mccs1]

OMG finally Ericaaa! been waiting for this since season one ❤😂

[@TheOrderofDylan]

Ericaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!! Sorry had to get that one out there. So excited for this one! 😁

[@SusanGaskin]

Love Erica! I'll be honest that when I first watched Smallville many years ago, I wasn't sold on how they portrayed her as Lois (a bit too cocky and not terribly likeable) but she grew on me and she's definitely my favorite Lois of all time. So great to see her and enjoyable to watch on your show.

[@radiocity80]

Michael, if her schedule permits and she is down for it, you should have Erica on the show as a recurring talking head for eps she's in. It's cool to get her perspective. BTW Michael, Chloe's character takes a turn for the better in the middle of the season. You see her character mature and her friendship with Clark grows stronger.

[@victoriajohnson851]

yesss need this

[@Costas22]

It's not how it works.