MarkWHO42

Get ready to hear about a classic story. It is about a man trying to get home and the obstacles in his way. It is about the best and the worst in humanity. Join Juan Sanmiguel and Kim Farah as they journey on their look at Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Still worried about Competitive Tender and Doctor Who's future? Well, Mark Baumgarten and guest Jarrod Cooper aren't... But it still seems that nothing is happening. Is it, as Mark Gatiss thinks, that Doctor Who may not come back in the foreseeable future (while doing his press junket for Season 2 of Bookish), or, unlike some of our podcast competitors have been saying, does the BBC want the show to continue? We say the latter, and we discuss it during this very special episode of MarkWHO42.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

It's Hugo Awards time again. The Hugos will be awarded on August 30 at LA Con V, the 84th Worldcon, in Anaheim, CA. In this bumper-length episode of MarkWHO42, join Juan Sanmiguel, Trish Matson, and Paul Weimer, from The Skiffy and Fanty Show as they discuss the Media and Prose Finalists.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

This is an interview between Mark Baumgarten, host of the MarkWHO42 podcast, and Charles McFall, Digital Media Track Director at Dragon Con, discussing the upcoming 40th-anniversary convention scheduled for September 3-7, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. Charles explained that Dragon Con has grown from 1,500 attendees in 1987 to approximately 74,000-76,000 attendees across five host hotels, featuring almost 36 programming tracks, including the BritTrack, Star Trek, Star Wars, and main programming with celebrity guests such as David Tennant, Billie Piper, Katee Sackhoff, Edward James Olmos, and Jonathan Coulton. Mark discussed his plans to attend as both press and a fan, expressing particular interest in the BritTrack programming and the famous parade that shuts down downtown Atlanta streets. They covered practical aspects, including hotel locations, accessibility accommodations, weapons policies, and tips for first-time attendees, with Charles emphasizing that Dragon Con offers something for everyone across multiple genres while maintaining its fan-run and fan-focused nature. Oh, and Mark goes on a Doctor Who Competitive Tender tangent... but of course he does.For more information, go to https://www.dragoncon.org/To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Is this movie about aliens or are aliens a vector to a deeper truth the filmmaker wants to tell us? How do we deal with learning a hidden truth? What really makes us human? Join Juan Sanmiguel and Arturo Serrano (nerds of a feather) as they examine Disclosure Day.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Who is Kara Zor-El? What is she dealing with? Did Lobo have to be here? Join Juan Sanmiguel and Arturo Serrano (nerds of a feather) as they take a flight with Supergirl (2026).To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Mark Baumgarten and Jarrod Cooper present a special Doctor Who episode of MarkWHO42 addressing last week’s news that the show's Christmas special was canceled and that the BBC put Doctor Who out to competitive tender. Jarrod explained that "putting out to tender" is similar to government bid processes and does not mean the show has been canceled, but rather that the BBC is seeking new production teams to continue making Doctor Who. They discussed the timeline for the tender process, estimating it could take until the end of 2026, with new episodes potentially returning around 2028. The conversation also covered alternative entertainment options available to fans, including Big Finish Productions' audio dramas featuring various Doctor Who characters and storylines from different eras.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

The new live-action Masters of the Universe has arrived. How did we get here? What worked in the film? How much of a fun time will you have? Join Vicky Jakubowski, Juan Sanmiguel, and Cora Buhlert as they explore the world of Masters of the Universe.Cora Buhlart is a writer, teacher, and translator from Bremen in North Germany. Three-time Hugo Awards finalist, 2022 Hugo winner for Best Fan Writer. You can find her on most social media sites as @corabuhlert, on Bluesky as @corabuhlert.bsky.social, and she has a website at corabuhlert.comTo listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

News dropped on Wednesday, 10th June 2026, regarding the future of Doctor Who... As Linda Richman would say on Coffee Talk, "Doctor Who has neither been cancelled nor further under the tutelage of Bad Wolf & RTD... Discuss!" Host Mark Baumgarten and special guest cohosts, Jarrod Cooper and Zion Quiros, will do just that!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

The Force is back on the big screen, and we're diving into The Mandalorian & Grogu. Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni bring their version of the galaxy from streaming to theaters—but does it work as a feature film, or is it simply an extra-long episode of the TV series? Does the movie lose sight of one of Star Wars' enduring themes—that authoritarian, totalitarian government is bad—or does it find new ideas to explore? What subtle (and not-so-subtle) connections tie it to the larger Star Wars universe, from the original trilogy to The Clone Wars, Rebels, and the modern Disney+ era? And how do its impressive practical effects, from puppetry to stop-motion techniques, recapture some of the tactile magic that defined classic Star Wars?We also pay tribute to the passing of Oscar-winning editor Marcia Lucas, whose work helped shape the original trilogy, and voice actor Tom Kane, the unforgettable voice of Yoda, narrator of The Clone Wars, and countless other characters. Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, and Juan Sanmiguel as they channel the Force to discuss this latest chapter from Lucasfilm.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Step behind the mask—literally—with creature actor Jon Davey, whose work has shaped the look and feel of more than 50 episodes of modern Doctor Who, along with The Sarah Jane Adventures and numerous live Doctor Who events. From bringing iconic monsters like Daleks, Cybermen, and the Ood to life, to stepping into the boots of UNIT soldiers, Jon has done just about everything. Now he joins us to share what it’s really like portraying the WHOniverse’s most unforgettable creatures. Hear his stories from the set, including the challenges and fun of filming The War Between the Land and the Sea. Get a rare look into the craft behind Doctor Who’s creature performances. Listen as Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, and Juan Sanmiguel bring you behind‑the‑scenes insight, humor, and a brand‑new appreciation for the actors who help make the WHOniverse so wonderfully weird.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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 to portray The Doctor as half-human? Is the film “too American”? How has its legacy evolved over three decades? Do the novelizations help smooth out the plot bumps? Why hasn’t Dr. Grace Holloway returned in Big Finish audio dramas? Is Doctor Who: The Movie worth a rewatch? Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, and Juan Sanmiguel as they revisit the 1996 TV movie that brought The Doctor back to our screens and left an unforgettable, if unusual, mark on the franchise.For interviews of cast members and production team from MarkWHO42's archives:Matthew Jacobs (writer):episode 145 - "MarkWHO42 Are You?" by Matthew JacobsSylvester McCoy (The 7th Doctor):episode 91 - Playing Spoons with The DoctorYee Jee Tso (Chang Lee):episode 78 - Gold Dust Companionepisode 130 - Happy New Year 2000! (Wait? What?)Daphne Ashbrook (Dr. Grace Holloway):episode 189 - Daphne Ashbrook - Part 1: Life Before Doctor Whoepisode 190 - Daphne Ashbrook - Part 2: Doctor Who and Beyond!Jeremy Radick (Gareth) - MarkWHO42's most prolific guest:episode 171 - Doctor... WHO Let That Guy In Here?episode 178 - The Pilotsand many other episodes, including our Doctor Who Series 13 review:WTF Episode 1 - A Liverpudlian, a Lupari, and a Gallifreyan Walk into a Flux…WTF Episode 2 - Swarm and Azure: The Disco Villains Who Dance Around The DoctorAnd Paul McGann (The 8th Doctor) can be found in our Hurricane Who coverage episodes:episode 62 - Hurricane WHOa!!!episode 139 - Easter Break at Hurricane WhoThat's your homework assignment for the week... ;)(photo courtesy of Jeremy Radick)To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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 become their most popular and longest‑running show—and what is the deeper tragedy of Enik that still resonates with fans today? Why were so many of their series left without true finales? And what do the Osmonds have to do with the Krofft productions? Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, Juan Sanmiguel, and special guest Paul Weimer as we dive into the wild, colorful, and wonderfully bizarre world of Growing Up with Sid & Marty Krofft.You can find Paul Weimer @Princejvstin on Facebook, X, Threads, & Instagram. His work on "nerds of a feather, flock together", a Hugo-award winning fanzine, can be found at http://www.nerds-feather.com/search/label/paul%20weimerTo listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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 Begins and Devil's Planet, episodes one and three of The Dalek's Master Plan.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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 the episodes connect to a larger story arc—and which classic Trek tropes make a return? Does this season honor the spirit of Star Trek… or redefine it? Will it satisfy longtime fans—or boldly bring in a new generation? Join Juan Sanmiguel and Vicky Jakubowski as they break down each episode, explore the characters, and deliver a fan-driven review—alongside special guests Arturo Serrano and Ann Michelle Harris of Nerds of a Feather. Are you ready to enroll?Both of our guests, Ann Michelle Harris & Arturo Serrano, write for the nerds of a feather, flock together website, which can be found at http://www.nerds-feather.com/To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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 ever. How does the Academy Award voting process truly work? We explore the idea that while there may be no outright “bad” movies, some undeniably shine brighter than others. Who earned unexpected nominations, and who was left shockingly snubbed? Will the Best Animated Feature race be dominated by major studio blockbusters like Zootopia 2 or KPop Demon Hunter? Will Sinners sweep the major awards with its already record‑setting number of nominations? And ultimately, what film will claim the top prize? For movie lovers watching from home, where can they stream this year’s nominees before the big night? Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, Juan Sanmiguel, and special guest Kim Farah as they break down the surprises, controversies, and biggest questions surrounding the 98th Academy Awards.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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 new documentary. Alan has authored multiple books on Doctor Who, all rooted in his own deep appreciation for the series. His podcasts, including Modern Musicology and Earth Station Trek, blend thoughtful analysis with infectious enthusiasm. Join Mark Baumgarten and Vicky Jakubowski as we uncover the passion, curiosity, and dedication that fuel Siler’s creative work—and continue to inspire fan communities far and wide.To visit Kosmic Creative to purchase some of R Alan Siler's books and more, go to www.kozmiccreative.comTo listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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.Haley's review of the first part of Stranger Things season 5:http://www.nerds-feather.com/2025/12/stranger-things-season-5-part-one.htmlHaley's review of the Stranger Things finale:http://www.nerds-feather.com/2026/01/review-stranger-things-season-5-volume.htmlHugo, Girl!: https://hugogirl.libsyn.com/To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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 minor spoilers, so it is safe to listen to before seeing the mini-series itself.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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.Image by Andrew LiptakTo listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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 was vying for a role? What was Tim Curry’s inspiration for Frank’s accent?  How did it become a cult movie, and what influence has it had on pop culture since its release? Join Mark Baumgarten, Juan Sanmiguel, and Vicky Jakubowski as we discuss anything and everything about this subversive counter-culture flick turned mainstream darling as it marks five decades of the mantra: “Don’t dream it, be it.”To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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 with themes of identity, guilt, and self-destruction? Which characters find redemption? Does the Justice Gang interview add to Chris’ self-doubt?  When Christopher Smith explores the doorways/portals in the Quantum Unfolding Chamber (QUD), does he find a parallel universe that might give him the life and love he is searching for? Did we see the problems with this world before the reveal? What is Adrian Chase doing with a basement full of cash and drugs? Does Flag go too far by involving Lex Luthor and exploiting the portals in the QUD? What is next for the DC Universe now that Peacemaker has been kidnapped and exiled to Salvation?  Listen as Juan Sanmiguel and Vicky Jakubowski discuss these topics and more on this episode.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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. All that plus more on this special extra episode of MarkWHO42!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Simply put... this week Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, Juan Sanmiguel, and Jarrod Cooper review Season Three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds... Hit it!!!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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. To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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 Christopher Reeve films, and included appearances by characters from {REDACTED} and {REDACTED}. We also discuss the success of the Superman movie, which, as of Labor Day Weekend, had grossed $325 million in the US alone and was still playing in theaters after 8 weeks. Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, and Juan Sanmiguel as they share their love of Superman. It will be out of this {REDACTED}!!!This synopsis has been approved by A.R.G.U.S., and is now available to all listeners (after the standard {REDACTED} week delay for your protection...)To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

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 listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

MarkWHO42 discusses 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 the movie's success, including its faithful adaptation of the comic book characters and its potential impact on future Marvel storytelling. Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, Juan Sanmiguel, and Zion Quiros as they review Fantastic Four: First Steps, but beware... SPOILERS abound!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Who was Jim Shooter? What was his impact on comics? What is his legacy? Join Juan Sanmiguel and Patty Russell as they explore the life and career of Jim Shooter.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our YouTube playlist! Check out one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Welcome to the newest podcast about the written and audio adventures of Doctor Who.Join Jarrod Cooper, Mark Baumgarten, and Zion Quiros as they start out on a new Doctor Who podcast journey. What brought all this about? Should Big Finish audios accurately reflect the era they are from? And what exactly does Barbara Streisand have to do with it?On this episode, we cover the new Big Finish Productions release of Vampire Weekend featuring Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill.And what will the Randomizer pick for the next episode?To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Join Juan Sanmiguel, Trish Matson, and Paul Weimer as they talk about the 2025 Hugo Finalists. They will cover the following categories: Novella, Novelette, Short Story, Graphic Story, Best Dramatic Presentation, and Fancast. Come and listen to a fun discussion on the top works in Science Fiction and Fantasy.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our YouTube playlist! Check out one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Juan Sanmiguel interviews Jose Pablo Iriarte, who just released a book called AJ Torres and the Treasure of Captain Grayshark. Last year, they released Benny Ramírez and the Nearly Departed, which was nominated for the Ignyte Award and the Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our YouTube playlist! Check out one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Peter David wrote comics, novels, screenplays and was a columnist for the Comics Buyer's Guide for over 10 years.  He wrote in the Star Trek, DC, Marvel, and Babylon 5 universes. Sadly, he died on May 24, 2025. Come and join Juan Sanmiguel and guest Paul Weimer as they reminisce about Peter David.Paul Weimer can be found at:https://skiffyandfanty.com/ http://www.nerds-feather.com/To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our YouTube playlist! Check out one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

The last episode of Ncuti Gatwa’s Season 2 has dropped, and our minds are blown. Again, what the hell is going on? Did RTD's "kitchen sink" of an episode really back up all the plot points left by Wish World, or just sink? Our voices were split for the first time in this latest Doctor Who series. Some liked it, some didn't, and our faithful leader had issues... major issues. And then, what of the shock of the final reveal? Did I say issues???Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, Juan Sanmiguel, Zion Quiros, and special recurring guest, Jarrod Cooper, as we pick up the shattered pieces left from the television screen, broken through to bring you this 401st episode of the now simplified MarkWHO42! As we pick our jaws up off the floor to take a deep dive into this season closer… I’m so glad we had this time, together…  To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our YouTube playlist! Check out one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

What has The Rani been up to, and what is her endgame? Are we in an alternate universe, or has reality been altered? How was a world with such archaic views created? Why Conrad Clark? When will Mrs. Flood reach a breaking point? Who is Omega? What the hell is going on? Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, Zion Quiros, and special guest Jarrod Cooper as we dissect part one of the Doctor Who finale.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our YouTube playlist! Check out one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Some New Old Faces showed up on the latest episode of Doctor Who. Who is Susan? Who is The Rani? And what year is it anyhow? Your hosts are Mark Baumgarten and Jarrod Cooper.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our YouTube playlist! Check out one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

In The Story and The Engine, The Doctor takes us to Nigeria. Why does The Doctor feel at home here? What happened to the Barbershop? Where is it going? How is a story so magical? Which face makes a surprise appearance? Do we learn more about Belinda’s story? The Doctor’s?Hijinks and danger interrupt The Interstellar Song Contest. Why does someone wish to blow the top off this intergalactic competition? What is driving The Doctor to new extremes? How does The Doctor's past play into his future? Where is the Earth? Who is The Rani? What is next for The Doctor and Bel?Listen as we discuss these questions and more in this week’s podcast with Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, Jarrod Cooper, and Zion Quiros.To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our YouTube playlist! Check out one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Join MarkWHO42 as they talk all things Fugitive Doctor following on from her recent cameo in "The Story and the Engine". Will Mark Baumgarten and Jarrod Cooper figure out her timeline? OR will they leave more confused than before?To hear our older episodes from 2012 until now, including over 150 celebrity interviews from Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and more, go to our YouTube playlist and listen! Try one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

We are halfway through the current season of Doctor Who. How do we feel? What are we looking forward to? And what could the future hold beyond the End of the season? Join host Mark Baumgarten and special guest Jarrod Cooper as they share their thoughts and views on this special episode of MarkWHO42!To hear our older episodes from 2012 until now, including over 150 celebrity interviews from Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and more, go to our YouTube playlist and listen! Try one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

It’s your Lucky Day…the fourth episode of Doctor Who Season 2 is out and Ruby Sunday is back.  Who is Conrad Clark, and what is the ace up his sleeve? How is Ruby doing post-Doctor? Where is Mel? What is Think Tank? Are they upping the ante with their U.N.I.T. exposé?  Could the future of the program and the planet be at risk?  Is Kate Lethbridge-Stewart bluffing when she releases the Shreek? What is next for Ruby? How is The Doctor’s speech to Conrad relevant for today’s world? Does Mrs. Flood’s cameo mean we will meet Conrad again? Bet your bottom dollar that Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, and Juan Sanmiguel will discuss these questions and more on this week’s podcast.To hear our older episodes from 2012 until now, including over 150 celebrity interviews from Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and more, go to our YouTube playlist and listen! Try one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

This Doctor Who season’s second episode, “Lux,” has given viewers a whole new aspect to The Doctor and his companion, Belinda Chandra. How will the Vindicator take Belinda home? Who is Mr. Ring-a-Ding? What happened to the 15 people who disappeared in the movie theatre? Will we see the Whovians, Lizzie, Hassan, and Robyn again? Why would The Doctor give Lux what he wanted?The third episode, “The Well,” brings us back to a familiar planet. Midnight was a diamond-covered planet with an unknown entity that The Tenth Doctor faced 400,000 years earlier. Why has the planet gone silent? What happened to the people operating the mining operation? How did Aliss Fenly become the lone survivor? Where are the human race and Earth? Has the entity survived?Listen to this week’s podcast as Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, Juan Sanmiguel, and Zion Quiros discuss these two episodes, the clues they leave behind, and the recurring Mrs. Flood appearances.To hear our older episodes from 2012 until now, including over 150 celebrity interviews from Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and more, go to our YouTube playlist and listen! Try one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

Our celebration of the New Series of Doctor Who is bittersweet as we learn of the passing of actress Jean Marsh. Best known to Doctor Who fans as First Doctor Companion "Sara Kingdom", Marsh found fame worldwide thanks to the hit show 'Upstairs, Downstairs'. We here at MarkWHO42 send our condolences to her friends and family.As Episode 1 of the Second Season of the new Doctor Who arrives, the cancellation rumors are in a frenzy. However, as Mark Twain once said, "The report of my death was an exaggeration." Instead, we prefer to focus on this week’s episode.  Who is Belinda Chandra, and is she a new Impossible Girl? Why is she needed on Missbelindachandra One? What is the AI Generator? Will the temporal explosion have additional consequences? What happened to the Earth on 24th May 2025? Where will “The Long Way Around” take The Doctor and Belinda?  Listen as Mark Baumgarten and Vicky Jakubowski, with special guests Zion Quiros, Jarrod Cooper, and Neisha T Mulchan, ponder these questions and more.One of our special guests on this episode is Neisha T Mulchan, aka Neisha M, Your Geek Mom to her friends, fans, and followers. She is a Nurse Practitioner Clinical Researcher, and author, with 26 years of experience in health care; with specialties in Family Practice,  Neuro-Psychiatry, Self-Care & Mental Wellness. As part of their dedication to address mental health disparities, she and her daughter founded Diversely Geek in 2011. Diversely Geek is a global SM-based non-profit mental wellness organization that promotes the ethos of "Embracing Our Inner Geek, which helps us to establish positive self-identity and to transform our fandom passions into positive action."To hear our older episodes from 2012 until now, including over 150 celebrity interviews from Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and more, go to our YouTube playlist and listen! Try one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

The fifth and final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks has streamed. With its meta moments and subversive humor, this animated series has given fans another view of the Star Trek universe. Why did we enjoy this season, and what was different about the show as a whole?  How has Mariner grown as a character since the first season? What have we learned about the Orions beyond pirates and dancing?  Did the Upper Decks episode show us a deeper side to Ransom and Shaxs? Could one ever imagine a Klingon farmer? Was the final double episode an appropriate series ending? Will the fans succeed in getting their sixth season? Listen as Juan Sanmiguel and Vicky Jakubowski bid farewell to the U.S.S. Cerritos.To hear our older episodes from 2012 until now, including over 150 celebrity interviews from Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and more, go to our YouTube playlist and listen! Try one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!Tune in next week for the beginning of our Doctor Who season review of episode one of the new series, The Robot Revolution...To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

This week, MarkWHO42 looks back at 20 Years of Doctor Who, the new series. It first arrived on BBC One on March 26th, 2005.Join Mark Baumgarten, Juan Sanmiguel, and special guests Jarrod Cooper and Sean Rivera, as they share some of their favorite moments from the last 20 years of the New Series. Oh, and see how long they can discuss New Who without talking about Classic Who... bad show host, bad show host...This show is dedicated to the late Simon Fisher-Becker, a frequent guest of ours back in the day, who passed on March 9th, 2025.To hear our older episodes from 2012 until now, including over 150 celebrity interviews from Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and more, go to our YouTube playlist and listen! Try one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

It is award season for Hollywood – we have already had the BAFTAs and the Golden Globes not to mention a smattering of others. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the crowning jewel… their Oscar nominees. How does the Academy select its nominees and who gets to vote? Which performances have we seen and what did we think of them? Which movies have the most honors and why? Who do we think will win and who do we think should win? Listen as Juan Sanmiguel, Vicky Jakubowski, and Kim Farah discuss surprises, controversies, and expectations for the 97th Academy Awards.You can find Kim Farah's Letterbox review page at https://letterboxd.com/fastestpussycat/films/reviews/To hear our older episodes from 2012 until now, including over 150 celebrity interviews from Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and more, go to our YouTube playlist and listen! Try one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

What is Megacon Orlando? Who was there? What did we see? Simple questions, right? Well, Mark Baumgarten, Juan Sanmiguel, and special guest Sesn Forster make it even simpler by going through the answers on this, the latest episode of MarkWHO42's Universe!Thanks to FanExpo for allowing us to cover the convention with our press credentials...To hear our older episodes from 2012 until now, including over 150 celebrity interviews from Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and more, go to our YouTube playlist and listen! Try one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]

It’s award season in Hollywood…one of the films generating a lot of buzz is the musical Wicked starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Galinda. Your MarkWHO42 team takes a deep dive into this popular movie. Why did they break it into two films and does it work? How is this musical defying box office gravity? Where does this story fit into the 125-year history of Oz books, movies, and stage productions? How well did this production use practical and digital effects to create a world unlike any other? In this prequel, we meet Elphaba, later known as the Wicked Witch of the West. Why was she green? What is the impact of her family dynamics? Who is Galinda and why does she become Glinda? When do these two enemies become true friends? Shiz University is an amazing location (and a phenomenal movie set). Who wouldn’t want to be dancing through life or sneaking out to a club? Who is the Wizard? By the end of this first act, have we discovered if Elphaba is truly wicked or if Galinda is actually good? What will we see in the next movie for our magical duo not to mention the future of Nessarose, Fiyero, and Boq?Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, and Juan Sanmiguel as they explore this alternative magical land of Oz.--- Thought this all is worth repeating since it is this weekend:If you will be in Central Florida this weekend, why don't you go to MegaCon 2025, the long-running Sci-Fi Convention in Orlando from February 6th - 9th? Held at the Orange County Convention Center, there will be comic book creators like Todd McFarlane, Frank Miller, and Gerry Conway, voice actors, and many genre celebrities. Supernatural, The Flash, Smallville, Star Wars, and House of the Dragon will all be represented by the stars of those shows, plus Jude Law, Andy Serkis, and Dolph Lundgren. There will also be a Happy Days reunion with Ron Howard, Donny Most, and Anson Williams. Plus a Breakfast Club 40th Anniversary Reunion with Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Anthony Michael Hall, and Judd Nelson!Oh, and didn't I mention the Doctor Who guests? Matt Smith (The 11th Doctor), Alex Kingston (River Song), Catherine Tate (Donna Noble), Freema Agyeman (Martha Jones), Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams), Billie Piper (Rose Tyler), Mandip Gil (Yasmin Khan), and Jenna Coleman (Clara Oswald)!MarkWHO42's own Mark Baumgarten and Juan Sanmiguel will be attending as fans and would love to meet and interview some of you.For tickets and information, go to https://fanexpohq.com/megaconorlando/To hear our older episodes from 2012 until now, including over 150 celebrity interviews from the worlds of Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and more, go to our YouTube playlist and listen! Try one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]