Episode 424 – Doctor Who: Coming to America – 30 Years Later
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Doctor Who: The Movie with a deep dive into the TV film that relaunched (and possibly reshaped) the WHOniverse in unexpected ways. What hurdles did director Geoffrey Sax face between 1989 and 1996 to get the project greenlit? How was Steven Spielberg connected to the production? Why was it controversial…
Episode 423 – Growing Up with Sid & Marty
Where did Sid and Marty Krofft get their start? How did two puppeteers end up shaping an entire generation of children’s television? Which rising stars first appeared on their shows? Why were their early products so fantastical and psychedelic? What surprising connections did their series have with Star Trek? Why did Land of the Lost…
Episode 422 – MarkWHO42 & The Daleks’ Master Plans
There are now “only” 95 missing episodes of Doctor Who. Where were the two episodes found that were just released on the BBC iPlayer and YouTube this past Good Friday? What is Film is Fabulous? Was the find worth the hype? Join Mark Baumgarten and Juan Sanmiguel as they explore the return of The Nightmare…
Episode 421 – Exploring Starfleet Academy: A New Era in Star Trek
The latest Star Trek series, Starfleet Academy, is now streaming on Paramount+—but what does this new chapter reveal about a Federation that’s evolved? Why was the War College reestablished before Starfleet Academy? Who are the cadets—and which ones rise above the rest? What tensions and challenges are simmering beneath the surface of service? How do…
Episode 420 – MarkWHO42 Goes to The Oscars
Roll out the Red Carpet and prepare the spotlights—Hollywood’s biggest night is here. As the Crown Jewel of 2026 award season, the Oscar nominees spark debate and discussion everywhere from casino betting halls to countless American living rooms. In a year bursting with visionary direction, moving performances, and daring storytelling, the competition is tighter than…
Episode 419 – The Librarians w/ R Alan Siler
In this episode, we chat with R. Alan Siler—author, podcaster, and musician. We explore his many fandoms and how they come together under his Kozmic Creative umbrella. Siler’s accomplishments span an impressive spectrum. He co-founded WHOlanta, a beloved Southeast fan convention celebrating Doctor Who and Stargate, whose origin story will soon be featured in a…
Episode 418 – Stranger Things 5
Stranger Things has finished telling its story. What worked? What made it special? What do we anticipate seeing in the future? Join Juan Sanmiguel and Haley Zapal (Hugo, Girl! and nerds of a feather, flock together) as they take a trip to Hawkins and look at Stranger Things. Hugo, Girl!: https://hugogirl.libsyn.com/
Episode 417 – PLUR1BUS
What happens when almost everyone in the world becomes part of a group mind? What is the ultimate objective of this group mind? How can the free minds stop them? Join Trish Matson, Juan Sanmiguel, and Paul Weimer as they look into Apple TV’s PLUR1BUS.
Episode 416 – The War Between the Land and the Sea
Special guest host Jarrod Cooper leads a discussion on “The War Between the Land and the Sea,” the Doctor Who spin-off that aired on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer last December and still does not have a scheduled airdate for Disney+ worldwide. With him are regulars Juan Sanmiguel and Vicky Jakubowski. The show has only…
Episode 415 – Fantastic! with Nick Seidler & Steven Warren Hill
Mark Baumgarten and Juan Sanmiguel interview Nick Seidler and Steven Warren Hill, the team behind the new book Fantastic! A Celebration of Fans Discovering Doctor Who.
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