Everyone is wrong, Supergirl absolutely rules. Tonight we’re talking about Supergirl (2026), the 4th project in James Gunn’s DCU, and why Kara’s story hits so differently from Superman’s. We loved the deeper look at Kara as a person, shaped by loss, anger, survival, and a life that never gave her the same warmth Clark had on Earth. This just-released DCU movie gave us a Supergirl who feels messy, wounded, funny, and heroic in her own way, plus Krypto, Ruthye, a brutal space revenge quest, and Jason Momoa’s Lobo being exactly as awesome as we hoped. Mostly, we’re here to happily defend this movie from the “it’s bad actually” crowd, because nope. Not today.

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Time Stamps

0:00 -Going Back To Smallville

0:12:18 - Supergirl Review

0:55:18 - Welcome to the Party Pal

1:21:27 - Freak of the Week

1:47:33 - Drugs But…

2:18:49 - DCU References

2:28:46 - The Talon Mix

2:33:00 - Countdown to Superman and DCU

2:40:25 - Next Time 9x2: Metallo

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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.

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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.

Hosted by a married couple who loves geeking out over all things 90s, 00s, and DC Comics, *Going Back to Smallville* is all about keeping things positive, fun, and nostalgic. As part of the "Hopefully Awesome" family, we bring the same humor and enthusiasm that you’ve come to expect from our other shows. So, put on your red and blue, grab your meteor rock detector, and let’s go back to where it all began—one episode at a time!