Episode 414 – Star Trek: Khan
What happened to Khan on Ceti Alpha V before the arrival of the USS Reliant? Did Kirk and Spock know Ceti Alpha VI was unstable? What led us to the Wrath of Khan? Join Vicky Jakubowski and Juan Sanmiguel as they examine Star Trek: Khan.
Episode 413 – A Chat with John Scalzi
How do you design an alien? Why create and write a blog? What does it take to make a 70s Bondian villain? Find the answers to these and other questions when Juan Sanmiguel sits down with multiple Hugo Award-winning writer John Scalzi.How do you design an alien? Why create and write a blog? What does…
Episode 412 – 50 Years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
It’s the 50th anniversary of the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and we are doing the Time Warp on today’s podcast. Why did Richard O’Brien create the original stage production? Where was the movie filmed, and what is its connection to 1960s horror films? How was the cast selected, and who else…
Episode 411 – Peacemaker Season 2 Review
The second season of Peacemaker was released on HBO Max. Waller is out, and our merry band of misfits are dealing with the aftermath of Season One’s events. Rick Flag Sr. is now the head of A.R.G.U.S. and is looking for the truth behind his son’s death. Why do so many of the characters wrestle…
Episode 410DW – The State of the WHOniverse 2025
Join Mark Baumgarten & Jarrod Cooper as they discuss the end of Disney Plus’ partnership on worldwide distribution of Doctor Who, the scheduling update of The War Between the Land and the Sea for the UK, and the announcement that Russell T Davies was “talked into” coming back for the Doctor Who 2026 Christmas episode.…
Episode 410 – Strange New Worlds: Season 3 (Too Many Vulcans, Too Little Time)
Simply put… this week Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, Juan Sanmiguel, and Jarrod Cooper review Season Three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds… Hit it!!!
Episode 409 – The Monitor: Christopher H. Bidmead
What is the Legacy of Season 18 of the Classic Era of Doctor Who? What did Bidmead get wrong? What did he get right? Ring the Cloister Bell and join Mark Baumgarten, Jarrod Cooper, and Juan Sanmiguel as they look into the career of Christopher H. Bidmead.
Episode 408 – Superman… A Movie???
This week, MarkWHO42 discussed James Gunn’s Superman movie, now streaming on HBO Max. If you don’t want to hear spoilers, you’ve come to the wrong place… Vicky provides a detailed synopsis of the film, highlighting key plot points including {REDACTED}, {REDACTED}, and especially {REDACTED}! Superman (2025) featured numerous callbacks to previous Superman iterations, particularly the…
Episode 407 – Elbert Smith: Artist Extraordinaire
This time, MarkWHO42 interviews Elbert Smith! Mark Baumgarten & Victoria Jakubowski talk to this screenwriter, previous video editor for TROMA Films, and current comic creator for the Doctor Who Appreciation Society’s Celestial Toyroom and for 77 Publishing’s upcoming BLAZER! annual! This fascinating discussion covers his career, Hammer Films, Doctor Who, and even Pam Grier. To…
Episode 406 – Taking First Steps with the Fantastic Four
MarkWHO42 discuss the new Fantastic Four movie, analyzing its plot, characters, and creative elements while comparing it to previous adaptations. We explore the film’s unique approach, including its space sequences, character development, and nods to Marvel’s history, while also discussing the characters’ roles as New York’s primary superheroes. The conversation concludes with an evaluation of…
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