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The most recent version of Ms. Marvel is now a live-action miniseries playing on Disney+. We meet Kamala Khan and her best friends Bruno and Nakia – normal teenagers from Jersey City. When the past interjects into the present, everything changes. Is Kamala a mutant? Are the Clandestines the big baddie or is it Damage Control Agent Deever we should fear? What is next for Kamala and The Marvels? Joi...

The first season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is streaming on Paramount+ and we finally see what life might have been on the Enterprise under Captain Pike. In these character-driven episodes, we welcome back some old friends like Spock and Uhura while meeting new ones with La’an and Hemmer. What is up with the Gorn? Why is Captain Pike haunted? Should Una be court-martialed? Join Mark Baumgart...

Happy 4th of July to all of our listeners out there on the interweb thingee. We are taking a break for the holidays so MarkWHO42 himself, Mark Baumgarten, presents a very special re-airing of an interview from 2015 featuring Doctor Who's Jo Grant herself, Katy Manning. It’s as fun an interview as it was then, so please listen! To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring...

The long-awaited “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series has dropped on Disney+ with Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor continuing their epic battle between good and evil. Is young Leia a force to be reckoned with even at only 10 years old? Who is the Grand Inquisitor and what does he want? How will Obi-Wan deal with his PTSD? Find out as Eduardo M. Freyre, Vicky Jakubowski, and Zion Quiros discuss if it was wo...

Marvel’s latest Disney+ series, “Moon Knight” has ended its first season but the questions have just begun. Who is this Moon Knight and why do we want to see more? What are Khonshu’s motives? Is Harrow working on becoming Thanos 2.0? Team Marc or Team Steven…but what about Jake? Find out as Eduardo M. Freyre, Vicky Jakubowski, and Zion Quiros travel down to the field of reeds with hippo goddess Ta...

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has given Marvel another global hit in theatres and soon it will be released on Disney+. What have we learned about the Multiverse? Is Wanda evil or could the Darkhold be corrupting her? Will America Chavez be reunited with her family? Has Stephen Strange gone to the dark side? Where can we buy a pizza ball? Join Eduardo M. Freyre, Vicky Jakubowski, and...

It’s totally awesome dude! From The Police to Dire Straits and from Family Ties to Star Trek: The Next Generation, this episode covers the best of television and music in the most tubular decade ever! So listen in... it will be gnarly!!! 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...

MarkWHO42's Excellent Adventure through the Universe of pop culture continues into the most tubular decade of the 1980s. We've decided to separate the coverage into two parts. First movies with different categories for Science Fiction, Drama, Comedy, and Action. In this episode, we go from Indiana Jones to The Cannonball Run. Listen in... it's definitely not bogus!!! To listen to our previous epis...

The second season of Star Trek: Picard has finished on the Paramount+ streaming service so we take a deep dive into the wormhole. Why is Q back and what is his obsession with the Admiral? Who is Adam Soong and what is his obsession with eugenics? When did Dr. Juranti get that voice? Can we juggle all of these characters and stories? How did they sneak in a surprise cameo without an internet leak?...

Who is George Perez and why is he so legendary that we have to have a show about him? Which characters did George create or co-create? How did he resurrect Wonder Woman in the late 1980s? What was his involvement with Superman, The Infinity Gauntlet, and Crisis on Infinite Earths? Why did DC, Marvel, and independents want his art and input? Join Mark Baumgarten, Eduardo M. Freyre, Vicky Jakubowski...

The 2022 version of fan-favorite Batman has taken Gotham by storm. What is up with Bruce Wayne and where is our international playboy? How is this Riddler connected to the Dark Knight Detective? Who is Selina Kyle’s father? When can we get more time with Alfred? Join Mark Baumgarten, Eduardo M. Freyre, Zion Quiros, and Vicky Jakubowski as they discuss The Batman, the characters, and the legacy of...

The latest Doctor Who special “Legend of the Sea Devils” recently aired. Who are these Sea Devils and why have we not heard from them since 1984? What’s up with Yaz? How does Madame Ching, the pirate queen, fit into this story? What can we expect based on the “next time” trailer and the regeneration rumors? Join Mark Baumgarten, Eduardo M. Freyre, Zion Quiros, and Vicky Jakubowski as they debate t...

Star Trek currently has 4 shows (soon to be 5) streaming on the Paramount+ service. Sound like a good time to have a Star Trek Retrospective. But first, let’s veer off course (in a fast car). Is Steve McQueen in the original Italian Job or was Mark rambling? The winner is… not Mark. Now back to the Federation. Does Paramount now consider the 1970’s animated series canon or maybe just one episode?...

The77 Publications presents the latest and greatest brand new comic anthology – Pandora. What inspired Jo Heeley to take this leap of faith? Is Penny Pentagram joining in on the fun? Does Andrew Richmond really create one sketch a day? Find out as Mark Baumgarten and Vicky Jakubowski fall down the rabbit hole with Jo and Andrew of Pandora. This episode features new content not heard on SUBSPACE Ra...

The latest Batman movie has just been released in theatres, a perfect time to look at the Dark Knight’s 83 years. Is the 1960s TV show with Adam West and Burt Ward too campy for Batman? Who wore the cowl better, Val Kilmer or George Clooney? Is Batman: The Animated Series the best Batman ever? Should we go watch The Batman? Listen to Mark Baumgarten, Eduardo M. Freyre, and Vicky Jakubowski debate...

The Book of Boba Fett Season One has come to a close. How did this fan-favorite character escape the Sarlacc? What is the history between Cad Bane and Boba? Is Luke Skywalker a good Jedi Master? Find out as Mark Baumgarten, Eduardo M. Freyre, Zion Quiros, and Vicky Jakubowski chat about this latest Disney+ series. This episode features new content not heard on SUBSPACE Radio! To listen to our prev...

It is Valentine’s Day, so naturally, we have to discuss pop culture’s couples in love. Do you root for Han Solo and Princess Leia? Are Sue Storm and Reed Richards doomed as a couple? Is Harley Quinn more stable with Poison Ivy at her side? Join Mark Baumgarten, Eduardo M. Freyre, Zion Quiros, and Vicky Jakubowski as the dish on their favorite couples and related tangents. This episode features new...

Is Hawkeye a “real” Avenger? Will the Netflix and Disney MCU properties finally join forces? Can we get tickets to Rogers, The Musical on Broadway? Find out these answers and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Mark Baumgarten, Eduardo M. Freyre, Zion Quiros, and Vicky Jakubowski. To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the present, featuring more than 150 celebrity interviews...

The most recent Marvel releases, Eternals and Spider-Man: No Way Home, show different sides of the MCU coin. Did Eternals succeed or was it an eternal yawn? What is amazing about the latest Spider-Man movie and how will the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man move forward? Join Mark Baumgarten, Eduardo M. Freyre, Zion Quiros, and Vicky Jakubowski as they debate Marvel’s triumphs and tragedies. To lis...

It’s New Year’s Eve so of course, the Daleks have special plans for The Doctor and her companions. What will become of Yaz and The Doctor? Why was Jeff storing all those cans of Beef and Beans? Will Sarah and Nick still be together next week? Join Mark Baumgarten, Eduardo M. Freyre, Zion Quiros, Vicky Jakubowski, and special guest Jeremy Radick as we ponder these probing questions and toast to 202...

The Sontarans and Weeping Angels are joined by the most glitter-rific villains to go after The Doctor: Swarm and Azure. Who are these two and what do they have to do with the Flux? Why do they sparkle more than the Spice Girls? Can the Flux be tamed and the universe saved? Listen as Mark Baumgarten, Zion Quiros, Vicky Jakubowski, and special guest Jeremy Radick continue their discussion on the 13t...

Doctor Who is back and she has brought the Flux with her. Will Yaz and The Doctor make up? Are Dan and Karvanista the new Han Solo and Chewbacca? Will The Doctor ever figure out if she is the Timeless Child? Join Mark Baumgarten, Zion Quiros, Vicky Jakubowski, and special guest Jeremy Radick as we consider these questions and examine the 13th series of Doctor Who. Part One of a two-part series! To...

To understand why you need to fund issue 2 of Blazer! on Kickstarter you need to ask yourself some questions… Who created The77 comic? Why 77? How is it related to the 2000AD comic anthologies? What is the difference between comic books in the US and the UK? These questions and more are answered as Mark Baumgarten and Vicky Jakubowski interview UK comic book legend Steve MacManus, The77’s Annual c...

We all know Batman, Superman, Captain America, and Spider-Man. But do you know about the Grim Reaper, Ultraman, and Jill Trent? You will now. That’s because Mark Baumgarten and Eduardo M. Freyre are sitting down with Roy Johnson, editor of Standard Comics, an independent comic book company that features some forgotten characters from the Golden Age of comics. Hear all about the origins of Standard...

Why is there another Dune movie? What does each movie pull from the 1965 book by Frank Herbert? Are you Team Kyle or Team Timothee? How do you pronounce Harkonnen? Find out as Eduardo M. Freyre, Zion Quiros, and Vicky Jakubowski discuss the 2021 Dune movie directed by Denis Villeneuve. This episode features new content not heard on ODYSY Radio! To listen to our previous episodes from 2012 to the p...