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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Do you want to play a game! Well too bad, because this week Smallville meets SAW as we get into Season 5 Episode 19: MERCY! After we get over John Glover’s shredded physique in this ode to SAW, we discuss Clark revealing his superpower to a dangerous Lionel Luthor and a new all-time low for security on Smallville. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Bett…
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CHRISTOPHER JUDGE: Wild Stargate Stories, Freedom from Forgiveness & Acting Out of Spite
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Chris Judge (Stargate SG-1, God of War) joins us this week for an open, honest, and forthcoming conversation about the pain in his past and how he’s been able to not only overcome it throughout his career, but also use it to his advantage when portraying characters like Teal’c in Stargate SG-1 and Kratos in God of War. Chris shares his tumultuous u…
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We are graced by the director himself this week as Tom Welling takes us through his directorial debut on Smallville in Season 5 Episode 18: FRAGILE! After breaking down the heavy dose of glass attacks Tom pulls back the curtain to everything behind the camera… how he got the gig to direct an episode, what it was like directing a child for his first…
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SIMON PEGG: Mitigating the ‘Black Dog’, The Tom Cruise Effect & Shaun of the Dead Brotherhood
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Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) joins us this week for a humble and grounded conversation about the rise in his career from indie movie hits to massive blockbusters, all the while trying to mitigate the ‘black dog’ of depression following him. Simon talks about his brotherhood with Nick Frost, how they drop everything to have each others b…
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Smallville reaches its D.A.R.E era this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Season 5 Episode 17: VOID! After exploring the difficulty of transforming Kristin Kreuk into a kryptonite junky fiend we explore the nod to Lex Luthor’s black glove future and the meaning behind the visits from beyond to the main characters in this episode. Th…
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DANNY TREJO: Respecting Death, Punching His Way into Hollywood & Living with Gratitude
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🎬 Check out Danny's new film 'Seven Cemeteries' now available on Digital and On-demand! Danny Trejo (Machete, Desperado) joins us this week to share his story of breaking cycles of incarceration to make it in Hollywood and ultimately transform his life to lead with gratitude. Danny opens up about his misguided childhood and the lessons learned grow…
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Say it aint so, coming to the end of an era as Tom Welling and Michael Rosnebaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 16: HYPNOTIC! After critiquing some very questionable hypnotism induced storylines the guys dive into the complexities of prop Lousiville Sluggers, the All American Rejects, and what’s behind Brainiac’s evil viral plots. Thank you to…
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CASSANDRA PETERSON: Retiring ELVIRA, Elvis’ Big Warning & Embracing Being Different
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Cassandra Peterson (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark) joins us this week to grace us with stories she couldn’t share before her book release… warnings from Elvis, retiring her Elvira get-up, coming out and more! We talk about what could have been with Paul McCartney and other iconic stories during her tenure as Mistress of the Dark. Cassandra shares th…
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Expanding the JLA this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit the entrance of the titular character in Smallville Season 5 Episode 15: CYBORG. The guys open up on the poise and joy of working alongside Lee Thompson Young before diving into some fact-checks about Lionel’s blackmailing, exploring the DC ‘toy box’ with Al Gough, and lamenti…
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ERIC ROBERTS: The Fear Behind Ego, Life Changing Honesty & Early Career Misconceptions
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Eric Roberts (Dark Knight, The Pope of Greenwich Village) joins us this week on the heels of the release of his new memoir ‘Runaway Train: or, The Story of My Life So Far’ to share lessons learned through his decades experience with this industry… from the misconceptions that come early in an actor’s career, to realizing fear is behind ego, to a li…
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Smallville turns into a horror story this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Season 5 Episode 14: TOMB. After dressing down the turtleneck wardrobe this episode we talk about Chloe’s ‘Clue like’ antics, a moment that reminded us of the classic ‘damn who’s that,’ and character-focused episodes that serve as a tangent from the main sto…
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DJ QUALLS: Reality Checks, Hiding in Hollywood & Crazy Supernatural Moments!
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DJ Qualls (Supernatural, Hustle & Flow) joins us this week to share his experience coming out of a strict rural South upbringing, having to hide who he truly was while on sets in Hollywood, and eventually carving a path of success that allows him to operate on his terms without any curated persona. DJ opens up on why he hid his sexuality when he ca…
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We get a glimpse into the future this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 13: VENGEANCE! Tom talks about the artistic choice of his vigilante portrayal getting scrapped while we all discuss the underlying themes and motivation behind the A and B storylines in this Arkham-fueled episode. We also get into the…
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HEATHER GRAHAM: Betting on Yourself, Boogie Nights Reflections & Valuing True Independence
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Heather Graham (Boogie Nights, The Gunslingers) joins us this week to share the addictive side to Hollywood and the pride she has in being able to be her own boss and create on her terms… like with the new film she has written, directed, and starred in: Chosen Family. Heather shares her experience in Boogie Nights, how she threw caution to the wind…
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Reckoning w/ GREG BEEMAN + AL GOUGH
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🌠 Special 100th Episode poster: https://bit.ly/100-poster One of the most impactful episodes of the season… series… and TV in general, join Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Greg Beeman (Director), and Al Gough (Show Creator) for the 100th episode of Smallville in Season 5 Episode 12: RECKONING. The episode speaks for itself, but thankfully we have t…
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MICHAEL DORN: Setting Star Trek Records, Embracing Worf & Escaping the Hollywood Hamster Wheel
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Michael Dorn (Star Trek, Steelworks) joins us this week to share his record setting tenure throughout Star Trek as Worf along with the grounding and gratitude that has allowed him to maintain a love and passion for his character and cast mates. Michael talks about auditioning for the role with the likes of the late great James Avery and how embraci…
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Well aint that a b… join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 11 LOCKDOWN for an action packed safe-room extravaganza. We talk about claustrophobia inside the safe-room, how we would re-write the Sheriff’s death in this episode, and what this means in the grand scheme of things re: Lana, Lex, and Clark’s love …
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MEG DONNELLY: Anxious Superpowers, Crappy Intrusive Thoughts & Losing Supernatural Fanbase
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Meg Donnelly (Zombies, American Housewife) joins us this week to share the duality of having a history of severe anxiety while being an entertainer, and how she’s been able to turn that into a superpower over the last few years navigating this industry. Meg talks about pessimistic expectations going into new projects and her feelings after the Winc…
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Felt eerie watching this episode for multiple reasons… but join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 10: FANATIC! After remembering when our guest star went full Britney by mimicking Lex Luthor this week we get a very pleasant visit from Kryptonsite’s own Craig Byrne! Bast from the past and a must-listen for a…
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STEPHEN AMELL: Overcoming Toxic Lifestyle, Blind Auditioning for Suits: L.A. & Pro-Wrestling Miscalculations
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Stephen Amell (Suits: L.A., Heels) checks in again this week for a much needed update on all things life, career, and mental health. After reflecting on the somewhat toxic lifestyle that he had to put aside for mental and mental physical stability, Stephen goes on to talk about the importance of balance and work that gives him purpose. He also talk…
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