I’m Michael Rosenbaum, I’ve spent the better part of the last two decades in and out of film and television - mostly known for playing the bald dude on the show Smallville. I’m the guy that you probably don’t know by name, but when you see my face you might say “oh, that guy from that thing.” I’ve befriended some of the most talented people in the business, but it wasn’t until I started inviting them into my home that I realized, I didn’t really know these people. What started as me having s ...
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It was only a matter of time! Join costars Tom Welling (Clark Kent) and Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) as they take you behind the scenes of one of the greatest shows of all time, Smallville. With this weekly dose of nostalgia you will get an inside look at what it was like to film each episode and hear fun facts that only those on set could tell you! Tag along with Michael and Tom to revisit the iconic series that changed the way you look at one of America’s favorite superheroes!
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BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN: Beverly Hills 90210 Burnout, Teen Idol Pressure & Finding Himself Again
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1:18:20Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hills 90210, Smallville, The Masked Singer) joins us this week for a candid and funny conversation about early fame, learning boundaries, and finding peace through growth. Brian talks about his wild 90210 years, the pressure of sudden fame, and how therapy, fatherhood, and self-awareness have shaped him into who he is to…
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Olsen, James Olsen himself, Aaron Ashmore joins us to talk about his featured episode, S7E17 Sleeper. He talks about stepping into Tom's starring shoes as well as a slick pair of dancing shoes. When Jimmy's tapped by the FBI to keep tabs on Chloe, he goes full-on James Bond and tests his loyalty to his girl and his country. Meanwhile Lex makes it t…
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ALLISON MACK: From Smallville to Cult Scandal & Taking Accountability for It Today
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1:15:20Thank you to our sponsors: 🏠 Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com/ 🍽️ Factor: https://factormeals.com/inside50off ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/inside and get on your way to being your best self Allison Mack (Smallville, Wilfred) joins us for one of the most raw and reflective conv…
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The darkest episode to date. Lex and Lionel have their final confrontation. The fairytale of the Luthor/Kent friendship is beyond repair. Innocence literally goes up in flames. Join us this week as Tom and Michael get real about the emotions behind their scenes as we say farewell to one of the best characters in TV history. Ryan also makes another …
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SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO: From Comedy Store Roots, Nerves With De Niro & Learning to Slow Down
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1:25:24Sebastian Maniscalco (The Irishman, About My Father) joins us this week for an unfiltered conversation about chasing approval, the grind of stand-up, and learning to slow down. Sebastian opens up about growing up with immigrant parents, bombing in his early sets, and the nerves of auditioning for Scorsese before eventually working with Robert De Ni…
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The pieces are coming together but we still have questions in Season 7 Episode 15: Veritas. When Clark and Kara attempt and fail to thwart Brainiac, Lana suffers the consequences. As we grapple with this season's direction, perhaps a surprise call with creator Al Gough may provide the answers. We rant, we rave, we even dole out advice. Join us for …
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KRISTEN SCHAAL: Bob's Burgers Family, Becoming Unbreakable & Simpson's Easter Eggs
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1:26:56Kristen Schaal (Last Man on Earth, Bob’s Burgers) joins us this week to share her unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of Hollywood. From crashing on couches in New York and making comedy for no money, to finding her voice on South Park and building family on Bob’s Burgers, Kristen’s story is one of persistence and originality. Along the w…
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Friend of the pod and super director/cinematographer Glen Winter joins us to talk about directing season 7, episode 14: Traveler. We discuss opening up the world of Smallville and the technical aspects of what it takes to pull off this kind of show. In the episode, Virgil Swann's daughter, Patricia, arrives to cut a deal with Lionel and uncover the…
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BARBARA CRAMPTON: Horror Queen Roots, Family Fractures, and Speaking Your Truth
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1:10:31Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, From Beyond) joins us this week to open up about her journey from cult horror icon to truth-seeking storyteller. Barbara shares what it was like growing up in a carny family, the fractured reality of her parents’ marriage, and how she eventually found closure with her father. We also talk about her early soap opera da…
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Number 3 on his passport but number 1 in our hearts, Sam Jones III joins us to talk abut Pete's return in season 7, episode 13, Hero. We talk about how fun and easy it is to come back to the Smallville set even when the subject matter is a little strange. In this one-off, Pete gains stretchy powers after chewing meteor-infected gum at a OneRepublic…
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KRISTIN KREUK: Smallville Memories, Facing Rejection & Midlife Reflections
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1:06:38Kristin Kreuk (Smallville, Burden of Truth) opens up in this week’s episode about the surprising turns of her career and the lessons learned along the way. From the sting of being fired from a pilot to the unexpected path that led her to Smallville, Kristin reflects on rejection, resilience, and finding her voice. She also talks about midlife healt…
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This week we go deep into Lex's psyche with the 12th episode of season 7: Fracture. When Lex is shot in Detroit, the only way to save him is for Clark to take a journey into his mind, where he confronts little Alexander and the darkness he's been carrying since childhood. And yet somehow we have fun discussing friendship and sexytimes in a solid ep…
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EMILY DESCHANEL: Life After Bones, Putting Family First & Strength in Vulnerability
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1:13:25Emily Deschanel (Bones, Animal Kingdom) joins us this week for a heartfelt and revealing conversation about stepping out of the shadow of a legacy role, balancing family with career, and embracing vulnerability as a source of strength. Emily talks about the highs and lows of working on Bones for over a decade, the unexpected adjustments of life aft…
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DAVID GIUNTOLI: Secret Grimm Romance, Almost Superman & Lessons in Humility
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Longtime Smallville writer/producer, Todd Slavkin joins us to break down his stellar directorial debut in season 7, episode 10 Persona. We talk about raising the emotional stakes with Todd's ability to dig up the cast's best performances to date, sometimes even in one take. In the episode, Clark returns to take down Bizarro before it's too late. Ne…
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MARÍA GABRIELA DE FARÍA: Superman Villainy, Culture Shocks & Turning Trauma to Humor
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1:12:25María Gabriela de Faría (Superman, Animal Control) joins us this week for a powerful and open conversation about stepping into a life-changing role in Superman while learning to embrace her own vulnerability. María talks about leaving Venezuela for Hollywood, the culture shock she faced, and the identity struggles that came with it. She opens up ab…
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Erica Durance (Lois Lane) is here for the holiday special, Season 7 episode 9 GEMINI. We talk about balancing comic relief with drama and whether or not she'd be willing to replace Michael for Season 8. In the episode, Lois manages a mystery menace in the DP, the next level of Grant's secrets are revealed, and Clark's return feels a little off. Fin…
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JOHN BARROWMAN: Full Transparency, Reclaiming Control & the Fan Who Saved His Life
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1:25:38John Barrowman (Doctor Who, Torchwood) joins us this week for a transparent conversation about the facts and fiction of his contentious actions on set in the past and the dangerous fallout as a result of it in the present. John owns up to his actions while reflecting on how this period of time lead to some dark thoughts and plans; one of which was …
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We add a fresh kryptonite to the mix as we get into season 7 episode 8 BLUE. Lara returns to gift Clark a relic from his father but it may not give our hero what he needs when Zor-El comes back to enact revenge. And shocking reveal adds a new Luthor to the chat. Join us this week as we discuss the gravitational aura of Helen Slater, Tom's love of a…
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MATT JONES: Family Over Fame, Breaking Bad Anxiety & Typecast Exhaustion
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1:20:25Matt Jones (Breaking Bad, Mom) joins us this week to share how growing up in a tumultuous household shaped him into a devoted family man who prioritizes his family over fame. Matt talks candidly about the dichotomy between who he prides himself to be versus the offbeat, aloof characters he gets typecast as. We also talk about the anxiety he experie…
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Kristin Kreuk joins us this week to talk about Lana's dark turn in Season 7, episode 7, WRATH. We talk about her growth as an actor and take a deep dive into what newfound power brings out in people. We also get way too into the science of intimacy between super-people. Will this episode surprise us? Tune in to find out! Thank you to our sponsors: …
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KEVIN POLLAK: Precocious to Cocky, Happy Accidents on Set & Self Soothing Impressions
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1:24:04Kevin Pollak (The Usual Suspects, A Few Good Men) joins us this week to share how he was able to ‘fake it til he made’ it and rise to the different opportunities afforded in his career that have cemented his legacy in film history. Kevin talks about his background as a comic and how it drives his hunger to keep creating in this industry. We also re…
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We revisit the past as Smallville uhh, also revisits the past. While searching for her lost crystal, Kara is kidnapped by the government and forced to relive a repressed memory about her father, Zor-El, and her aunt, Lara-El. Join us as we talk (and sometimes rap) through Helen Slater's Smallville debut, Kim Coates' Smallville exit and intergalacti…
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BOBBY LEE: No More Lies, Boundary Setting & Strength in Sobriety
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1:32:22Bobby Lee (MADtv, Bad Friends) joins us again this week for an open and honest conversation about maturing with success and learning the importance of setting boundaries to help improve your self confidence and sanity. After we talk about Coldplay we get into Bobby’s uncomfortability in social situations and the humor and fibs that have been his cr…
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Lights! Camera! Season 7, episode 5: Action! Smallville becomes a hot set for the big screen adaptation of Warrior Angel. But real danger is afoot when an attempt is made on the lead actress' life (guest star Christina Milian). Clark gets heroic. Lionel flies off the handle. And Lex is still a nerd. Join us as we discuss epic saves and taser physic…
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Medium JOHN EDWARD: His Forbidden Passion, Stories From the Other Side & Losing Dr. Phil
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1:28:26World renowned medium John Edward (Evolve+) joins us this week to share his introduction to reading energy and unique stories throughout his career of reading for people. John talks about his experience of reading under pressure while on TV and the day that evidently got him blackballed from the Dr. Phil show. We also talk about the public’s cynici…
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Join us this week as we dig deep into our hearts for season 7 episode 4: Cure. We talk resurrection, secret labs, and heartbreak, with a little music trivia to boot. Dr. Knox claims to have the fix for the meteor-infected, but can he convince us to give the episode a rose? Tune in and find out! Thank you to our sponsors: 🥬 AG1: https://drinkag1…
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DAVID TENNANT: Doctor Who Coincidences, Anxiety Management & Embracing Your Inner-child
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1:14:47David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) joins us this week to share his perspective on managing stress and anxiety with difficult roles as an actor, all the while embracing your inner child to maintain a sense of joy in your work. David talks about the surreal nature of getting to play Doctor Who after growing up watching the character; while notin…
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Smallville serves lewks as Kara enters the Fall Harvest beauty pageant and makes some meteor-infected frenemies in Season 7 Episode 3, Fierce. Join us this week as we try to dig up some positive thoughts out of the time capsule. Thank you to our sponsors: 🥬 AG1: https://drinkag1.com/talkville ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give on…
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Supergi-um- Kara-El has arrived! Join us and special guest, Laura Vandervoort as we discuss her Smallville debut and how she navigated being a young actor on a well-established set. Then in the episode, we learn how to human and get absolutely ship-blasted. Thank you to our sponsors: 🥬 AG1: https://drinkag1.com/talkville ❤️ This episode is spons…
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LAURA VANDERVOORT: Dropping Expectations, Smallville Regrets & Giving Yourself Grace
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1:02:55Laura Vandervoort (Bitten, Smallville) joins me this week to discuss her journey in this industry and how her experience has helped her develop a newfound self acceptance and patience. Laura talks about her mindset joining Smallville and why her connection to Bitten lead to one of the greatest heartbreaks in her acting career. We also get into the …
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DANIELLE PANABAKER: Staying Practical, Gratitude for The Flash & Real Problems for Child Actors
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1:01:22Danielle Panabaker (The Flash, Sky High) joins me again to share how she balances a practical approach to life alongside success, fame, and motherhood in Hollywood. Danielle opens up a lot about her time on The Flash - from issues with crossovers, to gratitude for the 180+ episodes she was in, to the reality of negotiations behind the scenes. We al…
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We're back with season 7 as we uncover new mysteries, meet new people, and rediscover ourselves a bit in the most Bizarro way possible. Thank you to our sponsors: 🥬 AG1: https://drinkag1.com/talkville ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/talkville and get on your way to being your best…
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