Starkville’s House of El Podcast

So the main email we’re getting at SHoE since last night’s winter finale of “Gemini”, has been a unanimous, “WHAT HAPPENS NOW!?”. Well unfortunately, while last night laid the path for the final 5 episodes of the season, it’s going to be at least 29 days before we see a new “Smallville”.

“Persona”, the 10th episode of the season, is supposedly going to air on January 31st, 2008 - but with the ever-growing threat of the strike and this being the rumorded last season of the show, it’s possible that date will be pushed back further to make the season last as long as possible.

Rest assured we at SHoE will be here through this long break to fill you in on the details, as soon as they become available. But for a great way to find out what happens next in the saga, tune in to Episode 71 of SHoE this weekend where Derek and Chuck will take an in-depth look at “Gemini” and what it now means for the rest of the season.

Buddy TV has posted an exclusive interview with Erica Durance (Lois Lane). In the interview, she talks about how she got the role on Smallville and also gives his thoughts on being part of the cast and the overall environment of Smallville.

You can read and listen to the interview here.

We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the current releases from DC Comics and Titan Publishing of the fourth season companion for Smallville, and the upcoming releases of seasons five and six.

These books are fantastic additions to any fans collection, and were written by our friend Craig Byrne, who just happens to run KSite.com - These will also be GREAT Christmas gifts, so what’re you waiting for? Clicking below supports SHoE so take care of some of your shopping right here!

The ninth episode of the season, “Gemini” airs this Thursday at 8pm/7(ct) on the CW in your local areas.

Be sure NOT to miss this episode as it is promised to be so loaded with twists and turns you’d swear it was a season finale. It will also be the only Smallville episode for the next month and a half

This one’s going to answer your questions about the previous episode’s cliffhangers especially those regarding Clark’s punishment in the Fortress and the revelation that Grant Gabriel as Lex’s supposedly dead brother, Julian. So make sure you tune in; and aftwerwards, head back here or over to our forums to discuss “Gemini” and what you thought; or you can always email us your thoughts to mail@houseofelpodcast.com - we can’t wait to hear from you!

Episode 71 of Starkville’s House of El will pop up this Saturday along with Tim’s review of the episode. Stay tuned!!!

Comics Continuum recently conducted an interview with Laura Vandervoort (Kara Zor-El/”Supergirl”), where she ansered questions regarding being on Smallville and how many episodes she’s contracted for this season - - the Writer’s Strike notwithstanding.

Click here to read the interview!

Whatever hiccup was happening with iTunes and the latest AAC episode of SHoE has now been fixed; everything was fine on our end so I’m not quite sure what the problem was with what they got, but rest assured that if you delete that pesky 20 minute version that iTunes downloaded for you by mistake and update the podcast, the full file will begin downloading now. Again I’m sorry for the confusion and thanks to all of you who emailed this in. Like I said if you listened from our site or anywhere else the file worked fine, just something weird with iTunes - but now all is well in SHoE-land - Enjoy!

This Week on SHoE - Derek and Steve take on the amount of news that has popped up surrounding Smallville in the past week, with huge amounts of info about the final 6 episodes of season 7, plus an in-depth discussion on what they want to see happen in the remaining weeks, an open forum on Michael Cassidy’s character of Grant Gabriel, and what was Jor-El’s latest punishment for Clark? UPDATE: AAC problem is now fixed — Again.

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With just under a week before the return of Smallville, The CW has posted a director’s cut for Gemini, the episode due to air December 13, 2007. This clip stars Tom Welling in a super-speed run, and a quick flash as Aaron Ashmore and Allison Mack as Jimmy and Chloe.

Click here to watch the clip!

This Week on SHoE - Derek and Steve take on the amount of news that has popped up surrounding Smallville in the past week, with huge amounts of info about the final 6 episodes of season 7, plus an in-depth discussion on what they want to see happen in the remaining weeks, an open forum on Michael Cassidy’s character of Grant Gabriel, and what was Jor-El’s latest punishment for Clark?

Download Episode MP3 | Subscribe to MP3 with iTunes!

We at SHoE have been hinting at this one for several months but it’s time to bring it to light, Sam Jones III (aka Pete Ross from seasons 1-3 on Smallville) will return to the show in this season’s thirteenth episode, entitled “Hero”.

Spoilers are availble at KSite if you want the full scoop on what Pete will be up to upon his return.

UPDATE: IGN has chosen to make another official announcement about Sam’s return.

Remember who broke the news first!