MarkWHO42

Is there anything you cannot do in Star Trek ? The fourth season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has horror, partying, noir, soap operas, and puppets! Did it work? Join Juan Sanmiguel , Vicky Jakubowski , and special guest Ann Michelle Harris ( nerds of a feather ) as they explore the final frontier. Vote for MarkWHO42 's own Mark Baumgarten in the Top Host competition, sponsored by iHeartRadio a...

Are you obsessed with a singular goal? Do you double your effort while forgetting your goal? Have ACME products harmed you? If so, check out Juan Sanmiguel and Kim Farah as they explore Coyote vs. ACME . 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 Classi...

Swing into the chaos of Spider‑Man: Brand New Day as we break down the twists, secrets, and spellbinding surprises that have fans and new converts buzzing. We dig into how Sony ended up with the rights to Spider‑Man , and why the tangled history of film rights for Marvel characters still shapes the stories we see today.  Will the studio ever hand the web‑slinger back to Marvel / Disney ? Has Spide...

The BBC has been preparing to put Doctor Who out to Competitive Tender —and as of 17 September 2026, the process has begun. What does the Invitation to Tender mean, and why should Doctor Who fans be excited? Mark Baumgarten and guest Jarrod Cooper discuss much more than that on this very special episode of MarkWHO42 . See the document for yourself here... To listen to our previous episodes from 20...

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 Tr...

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 sho...

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 interview...

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, featuri...

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...

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 play...

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 t...

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 W...

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, featurin...

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...

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...

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 America...

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 i...

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...

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—a...

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 A...

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...

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 togethe r) 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...

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...

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....

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 !