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The 60th Anniversary of Doctor Who is drawing near so it is time to get back to MarkWHO42 ’s roots and delve into the Doctor Who universe. In honor of the Doctor Who Podcast Day , we reminisce about when The Doctor stepped off the TARDIS and entered our individual lives. How have we been impacted by the show? What are some of our favorite episodes? How many rabbit holes can one fall down into when...

Unless you live under a rock, you have heard about the worker strikes in Hollywood. So why are the Writers Guild of America ( WGA ) and Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists ( SAG-AFTRA ) on the picket line? What are their demands? How are writers and actors paid? Is this a case of millionaire versus millionaire? Which movies/shows are affected by these strikes?...

With the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny , this Spielberg juggernaut is in its fifth and perhaps final installation. Since 1981, audiences have been entertained by Harrison Ford as a swashbuckling archaeologist professor on the hunt for the world’s greatest treasures and solving mysteries that are out of this world. We start this movie during World War II and a younger Indy is on...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is in movie theaters now. Did you laugh when you saw the Comics Code Authority's Seal of Approval ? How many different versions of Spider-Man (and other Spider-beings) can fit in one universe? Are the canon points in time as important as Miguel O’Hara thinks? Does the live-action bits work in this movie? Will we get a full Bollywood dance scene in the next movie...

Mark Baumgarten , Vicky Jakubowski , and Ben Cullis chat with Andrew Sawyers (aka Andrw Sawyers ). Over the past 3 years, Andy has been the illustrator on The Cell and Silver Jubilee in The77 , making his debut in issue two of The77 . His work has also featured in Shift , Pandora , This Comic is Haunted , Hardcore Hare and many others. He's produced the album art for the Aggros ( Cro Mags ) and Ve...

Is this the perfect swan song for J ames Gunn as he moves away from the MCU into his new role at the DCU ? Why is Peter ’s Zune so important and how does Gun n’s music choices shape his movies? Who is a cross between Skeletor and Robo-Cop ? Why is the High Evolutionary obsessed with Rocket ? What is the real climax of the movie? How many of you cried? Did Adam Warloc k redeem himself in the end? W...

This week we are catching up with Steve Bull and Ben Cullis from The77 Publications team. Between the tall tales and bad jokes, we discuss what is happening with our friends across the pond. Have you supported Ian Gibson’s “Lifeboat ” Kickstarter campaign yet? Known for his work on Halo Jones and Judge Dredd , Ian Gibson has entertained for generations. Want to back another passion project from an...

Picard Season 3 is streaming on Paramount+ , so now is the time to let our geek show. Prepare the photon torpedoes and set phasers to stun – spoiler alerts ahead. What is up with Captain Shaw … could he have a bigger chip on his shoulder? Is the main theme of the season revenge or family? Which cameo or easter eggs were our favorites? Were we surprised by our emotional investment in the roller coa...

The third season of The Mandalorian is out on Disney+ and there is too much to unwrap. Why did we never see The Mandolorian ’s face this season? What’s up with the bureaucracy of the New Republic ? How is this setting up the future Star War s movies and television shows? Where will Din Dajrin and Grogu find their next adventure? Will there be a fourth season? Can Mand'alor again find glory and res...

Star Wars: The Bad Batch ‘s second season has wrapped and it’s time to chat. What is new with the members of Clone Force 99 ? How is fascism sneaking into the Empire and taking over the former Republic planets? Why does the Empire want to retire all the clones and replace them with Storm Troopers ? What does Doctor Royce Hemlock want with Camion scientist Nala Se ? Who is Emerie Karr ? What is nex...

The Kickstarter campaign is underway for the second issue of “ This Comic Is HAUNTED ” from our friends at The77 Publications . Dave Heeley , Ian Stopforth , and Jo Heeley join us from the UK to discuss what new gruesome goodies are in store for readers who back the latest comic book. Who is the Grey Phantom and where did he come from? How will they amp up the scares and entertain readers? What ma...

Not much to say about this episode except it's a infinitesimal, miniscule, and microscopic look at the gigantic, tremendous, and major MCU motion picture, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania ! Mark Baumgarten , Eduardo M. Freyre , and Zion Quiros review the movie and so much more! This episode features new content not heard on Subspace Radio Network ! To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to...

What do you get when you mix a story by Roger Gibson with the artistry by Andrew Richmond ? Another great British comic book and Kickstarter campaign. What is the connection with Barbarella , Emma Peel and this Mad Girl ? Where can you back this new project? How do we use nostalgia to bring in the younger generations? What can we expect for Doctober 2 ? Listen in as Mark Baumgarten and Vicky Jakub...

The 33rd annual Doctor Who convention – Gallifrey One – was recently held in Los Angeles and we were there. Some of the magical guest list included #13 herself, Jodie Whittaker along with showrunner Chris Chibnall . Other notables included Doctor #6, Colin Bake r, and favorite companions such as Sophie Aldred , Janet Fielding , Katy Manning , Wendy Padbury , and Frazer Hines . WHO else was there a...

Our special guest is Emmy-nominated writer and producer, Paul Goodenough . As the “ G ” in the GBK Hybrid production company, he has a knack for bringing together brilliant and creative people. He also has an amazing assortment of collectibles to make all of us drool. He is responsible for “ Rewriting Extinction ,” a collection of comics using humor to change the way humans view the world. A socia...

The 9th issue of The77 comic anthology is on Kickstarter, so it’s time to have some friends from across the pond – Ben Cullis, Steve Bull, and Ian Stopforth – on the show. Which stories can we expect in the new issue? Where is Steve taking the V narrative? What ventures are on the horizon for publisher Ben? How is Ian’s artwork so dynamic and powerful? Why is Kickstarter such a great way to suppor...

Award winning author Jaimie Engle joins Mark Baumgarten and Vicky Jakubowsk i to discuss the worlds of fantasy she creates. We explore how from Clifton Chase to The 9 Circles , her mind pulls magic out of the ordinary. We also chat about her inspirations and future projects. Listen in as Jaimie shares a few exclusive tidbits including how one of her stories has just been filmed for UpTV . This epi...

The holidays are upon us, so we are chatting about The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special available on Disney+ now. How cool is it that Kevin Bacon is in this? Why is Drax beating that GoBot in Hollywood? What did Nebula use to make “snow” in Knowhere ? Will Mantis tell Peter her big secret? Is Santa sending missiles to your toes? Party with Mark Baumgarten , Eduardo M. Freyre , Vicky Jakubow...

Cassian Andor is back in the prequel Disney+ series simply named Andor. The theme of this series is sacrifice and every character, no matter how small, seems to sacrifice dearly. How can characters such as Maarva, Karis, and even Luthen be martyrs for a future they may never see? Who is Cassian and how does his motivation change throughout the series? What’s next for Karn and Meero in their parall...

Marvel’s new release is both a fitting tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman while still an action-pack comic book movie. Who is this Namor and how will he exploit the uneasy alliance with Wakanda? Why did Shuri take so long to accept the mantle of the Black Panther? Where will we see Riri as Ironheart again? What is next for the MCU? Join us as Eduardo M. Freyre, Vicky Jakubowski, and Zion Quiros...

DC anti-hero Black Adam (also known as Teth-Adam) is embodied by Dwayne Johnson in this appropriately larger-than-life movie. Some 5,000 years after gaining the powers of the gods, he is back and still angry. Who is this Dr. Fate and what does he really know? Why does Hawkman think Teth-Adam must be stopped? When we will get a Justice Social of America movie? Will Adrianna and Amon gain the powers...

She-Hulk, Attorney at Law, is the latest Disney+ Marvel series. How does Jennifer Walters navigate her new-found superpowers? Where can we sign up for group therapy with Abomination/Emil Blonsky? Who are these trolls attacking Jennifer/She-Hulk? Why doesn’t her family realize how fabulous she is? Listen as Mark Baumgarten, Eduardo M. Freyre, Vicky Jakubowski, and Zion Quiros break a few walls and...

As the BBC celebrated their 100th anniversary, “The Power of the Doctor” exploded and brought the tenure of Jodie Whittaker to a close. We got a Whovian buffet including classic companions (and fan favorites) Tegan and Ace with Kate Stewart and UNIT joining the Doctor and Yaz against the Master, Cybermen (now known as Cyber Masters), and Daleks. Where was this version of Chris Chibnall during the...

The Kickstarter campaign takes off soon for Alin Silverwood’s Infinite Souls: A Halloween Tale of the Indieverse. This comic book will feature new characters teaming up in a classic tale of good versus evil. Listen as Eduardo M. Freyre, and Vicky Jakubowski chat with Roy Johnson on the concept and characters we will meet in Infinite Souls. There will be emotional angst - wanting to know more detai...

We’re finally ending our look back at the best of pop culture and media on MarkWHO42! We finally reached our second look into the new Millenium and celebrate the best of music and television!! From System of a Down to Eminem, Daft Punk to "Weird Al" Yankovic, The Office to LOST, and Relic Hunter to Arrested Development, you can't miss this amazing ending!!! To listen to our previous episodes from...