MarkWHO42

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...

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,...

It is award season for Hollywood – we have already had the BAFTA s and the Golden Globes not to mention a smattering of others. The Academy of Motion Picture Art s 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...

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, in...

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, a...

How far did Philippa Georgiou go to become the emperor of the Terran Empire ? What is the object being brought to Georgiou 's space station? Can she and a group of Section 31 agents recover this object and save the Federation? Join Mark Baumgarten , Juan Sanmiguel, and special guest Shaun Duke from the Hugo-nominated Skiffy and Fanty Show , to unravel the secrets of   Star Trek: Section 31 . If yo...

What is Megalopolis ? Who are the key players in this world? What are the aspirations of one of the greatest filmmakers in history? Join Juan Sanmiguel , Vicky Jakubowski , and special guest Haley Zapal from the Hugo Girl! podcast , as they go to  Megalopolis .  To hear our older episodes from 2012 until now, including over 150 celebrity interviews from Doctor Who , Star Trek , Farscape , and more...

The Doctor Who Christmas special , Joy to the World , has come to inspire the faithful and new companions. So, who wants a Ham and Cheese Toastee and Pumpkin Latte ? Who spends Christmas alone in a hotel room? Well, if it’s the Time Hotel , I certainly would. Is there a bootstrap paradox or has The Doctor found a loophole? What is in the briefcase? Could Villengard be a red herring? Is the Star Se...

Having caused quite the positive stir at Cannes , The Substance is this year’s most discussed movie… possibly one of the more controversial movies at that. What is the “ substance ” and how does it work? Why would Elizabeth take such a risk? What are the internal and external pressures that influence her decision? How is Elizabeth a representative of any woman who feels they will be replaced by so...

The latest Marvel Cinematic Universe series is out - Agatha All Along . We first met Agatha (aka Agnes ) in WandaVision . She’s back and seeks to regain her powers through the Witches Road , a legend going back centuries. How was Agatha the only witch to survive the road? Why does she think this is her only answer? Who does she bring into her new coven? What is the story between Rio and Agatha ?  ...