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Season 8 Review and Special Features
In this episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re looking back at Smallville Season 8 and celebrating what might be the show’s strongest season yet. From Clark’s move to Metropolis and the rise of the Red-Blue Blur to Lois and Clark’s growing relationship, Tess Mercer’s arrival, Oliver’s darkest struggles, and the Doomsday storyline, this season finally feels like Smallville fully embraced its future. For Matt, this is one of his favorite seasons of the series so far, and we talk about why Season 8 feels like the moment the show stopped holding back and became the superhero story it was always meant to be.
Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome
Become a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join
Check out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Mail to:
Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States
Matt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States
📒Show Notes and Resources
Time Stamps
0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 8x23
2:57 -Season 8 Review and Special Features Review
20:42 -War! What Is It Good For?
52:38 -Continuity
59:40 -Welcome to the Party Pal!
1:13:05 -In Memoriam
1:15:59 -Freak of the Week
1:35:10 -Puberty But With Super Powers
1:41:38 -No Flights, No Tights
1:45:32 -Drugs But With Kryptonite
1:49:29 -That’s Just Prime
1:52:46 -DCU References
1:54:09 -The Talon Mix
1:56:37 -Countdown to Superman
2:03:20 -Next Time On Smallville: 8x24: The Death and Return of Superman (DCAU Movie)
Connect With Matt and Maggie
➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com
➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com
➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com
➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom
➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4
📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To Smallville
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUw
Thank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | Blahman
Smallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5Rln
Superman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbF
Each week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you’re looking for drama and toxicity, we’re not the droids you’re looking for.
⚡️OTHER PODCASTS:
-My Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVP5p2pU8967qfsjeJYsd9RD
-Sailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNrrznSoTSD3-F9VR2JEBYi
About this episode: It’s time to return to where the legend began. Join us as we revisit every episode of *Smallville*, the show that redefined the Superman legacy for a new generation. From Clark Kent’s first days in Smallville to the epic conclusion after ten seasons, we’re covering it all—one week at a time.
Perfect for fans who grew up watching *Smallville* or anyone fascinated by the evolution of Superman, this podcast is your weekly dive into the series that brought the Man of Steel’s origin story to life. Each episode, we break down the plot, rank the “freaks of the week,” dig into the DC references, hunt for Easter eggs, and celebrate the moments that made *Smallville* a cornerstone of superhero television.
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By Hopefully AwesomeIn this episode of Going Back to Smallville, we’re looking back at Smallville Season 8 and celebrating what might be the show’s strongest season yet. From Clark’s move to Metropolis and the rise of the Red-Blue Blur to Lois and Clark’s growing relationship, Tess Mercer’s arrival, Oliver’s darkest struggles, and the Doomsday storyline, this season finally feels like Smallville fully embraced its future. For Matt, this is one of his favorite seasons of the series so far, and we talk about why Season 8 feels like the moment the show stopped holding back and became the superhero story it was always meant to be.
Support the show: https://patreon.com/hopefullyawesome
Become a Member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRvjz_pKP1Th5Y8ZIwFMtQ/join
Check out our Merch! - https://hopefullyawesome.creator-spring.com/
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Mail to:
Matt & Maggie - PO Box 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States
Matt & Maggie - 1001 N Eastman Road # 3924, Kingsport TN, 37664, United States
📒Show Notes and Resources
Time Stamps
0:00 -Going Back To Smallville - 8x23
2:57 -Season 8 Review and Special Features Review
20:42 -War! What Is It Good For?
52:38 -Continuity
59:40 -Welcome to the Party Pal!
1:13:05 -In Memoriam
1:15:59 -Freak of the Week
1:35:10 -Puberty But With Super Powers
1:41:38 -No Flights, No Tights
1:45:32 -Drugs But With Kryptonite
1:49:29 -That’s Just Prime
1:52:46 -DCU References
1:54:09 -The Talon Mix
1:56:37 -Countdown to Superman
2:03:20 -Next Time On Smallville: 8x24: The Death and Return of Superman (DCAU Movie)
Connect With Matt and Maggie
➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/matt.hopefullyawesome.com
➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/maggie.hopefullyawesome.com
➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/hopefullyawesome.com
➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@hopefullyawesom
➡️ https://discord.gg/PSC9WdsKF4
📱Subscribe and Listen to Going Back To Smallville
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-back-to-smallville/id1616725063
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07U2AJBm7haOgULimkV259?si=2M-2yfdFRXeE7J2ugMleUw
Thank you to our Patrons and YouTube members this month! Jerri Anna | TheBigWolf | Ben Grimm | Andrew Norman | Jonathan Odartei | Baboos | Sailor Pandy | The Great Steve | Blahman
Smallville Complete Series Boxset: https://amzn.to/4cP5Rln
Superman 4K Boxset: https://amzn.to/49vFVbF
Each week Matt and Maggie produce a variety of shows on YouTube and podcast services with a positive nerdy spin. We like to keep things fun and light by simply geeking out over the things we love. If you’re looking for drama and toxicity, we’re not the droids you’re looking for.
⚡️OTHER PODCASTS:
-My Adventures With Digimon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVP5p2pU8967qfsjeJYsd9RD
-Sailor Moon Cosmic Power Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0gHHg-xQBVNrrznSoTSD3-F9VR2JEBYi
About this episode: It’s time to return to where the legend began. Join us as we revisit every episode of *Smallville*, the show that redefined the Superman legacy for a new generation. From Clark Kent’s first days in Smallville to the epic conclusion after ten seasons, we’re covering it all—one week at a time.
Perfect for fans who grew up watching *Smallville* or anyone fascinated by the evolution of Superman, this podcast is your weekly dive into the series that brought the Man of Steel’s origin story to life. Each episode, we break down the plot, rank the “freaks of the week,” dig into the DC references, hunt for Easter eggs, and celebrate the moments that made *Smallville* a cornerstone of superhero television.