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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 , an...

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 Liptak To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who , Star...

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 i...

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...

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...

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 !

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...

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 Christop...

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...

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...

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...

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 Pro...

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 tha...

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 cel...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 M...

In The Story and The Engine , The Doctor takes us to Nigeri a. 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...

Join MarkWHO42 as they talk all things Fugitive Doctor following on from her recent cameo in " The Story and the Engin e". 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 a...

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 Doct...

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...

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,...

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, th...

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...