Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine

The doctor is in—on both sides of the pond! In this episode of Podcast Portwenn , we dive into Season 1 , Episode 4 of Fox’s new series, Best Medicine . We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, Doc Martin. In this episode: [00:00] Best Medicine Newbie Watchers - our segment on Best Medicine watchers who have never seen Doc M...

In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we review Doc Martin Season 8, breaking down Louisa and Martin Ellingham's relationship after therapy. ⚠️ Spoilers through Doc Martin Season 8 and Best Medicine. Topics covered: • Martin Ellingham character development • Portwenn happenings • Relationship between Doc Martin and Morwenna • Doc Martin fans taking the show way too seriously Doc Martin | Doc Martin...

In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we review Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 3, breaking down key moments, character development, and fan reactions. ⚠️ Spoilers for Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 3 Review Topics covered: • Doc Martin's character development • What might be the cause of Martin Best's phobia • Port Wenn love/hate relationship to Doc Martin • Connections to the original Doc Martin B...

Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine. Judy rejoins Chesla to discuss season 8. Have people hammered out their earlier season difficulties, whether it's Martin, Louisa, Bert, Al? Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine. #DocMartin #Mart...

We review Best Medicine Episode 2 with viewers who've never seen Doc Martin and those who have. We break down what works, what’s changed, and how it compares to the original British series, while protecting Best Medicine only viewers from Doc Martin spoilers. Best Medicine | Best Medicine review | Doc Martin | Doc Martin adaptation | Best Medicine episode Come listen to Best Medicine watchers talk...

Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine. Judy rejoins Chesla to discuss season 7, the Dr. Timoney season. She has an interesting perspective that Chesla hadn't considered before, but considers plausible. They discuss blossoming characters and relationships, the therapy, and the finale with the Wintons. Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with...

Chesla is joined by three guests who have NOT seen the original Doc Martin to discuss Best Medicine. She finds out what sorts of shows they usually watch, whether they've seen these actors in other things, and then dives into the show. What are their overall impressions? Did they like the acting? The writing? Are they going to keep watching? There's then a warning to Best Medicine people who have...

In this conversation, Lisa and Chesla explore the themes of therapy and couples counseling as depicted in Season Seven of the show, the "Dr. Rachel Timoney" season. They discuss the importance of communication, the role of resistance in relationships, and the significance of understanding love languages. The conversation delves into the dynamics of Martin and Louisa's relationship, highlighting Ma...

Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine. Newbie Judy rejoins Chesla to talk about Seasons 5 and 6. Judy is completely into the show at this point, and falling in love with the characters. The two discuss who is gone, who is new, and who has returned (and who hasn't). Judy makes her predictions on what she thinks and hopes happens next. #DocMartin #MartinEllingham #MartinCl...

Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine. Pauline rejoins Chesla to talk about Seasons 5 and 6. We cover the co-habitation of season 5 and its fraught final episode. We cover new characters and the return of some old ones, the wedding, and the spiral into depression that leads us to the season 6 conclusion. For both Pauline and Chesla, these seasons contain some favorite mo...

Doc Martin specific episode. Contains Best Medicine spoilers. In this episode, Chesla and Lisa delve into the psychological complexities of the characters in seasons four to six of the show. They explore themes of parenthood, trauma, communication breakdowns, and the impact of past relationships on present dynamics. The conversation highlights Martin's struggles with his emotional vulnerabilities,...

Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine. The cast of Doc Martin is so impressive, it inspires viewers to seek out and watch other shows that the stars have appeared in. I'm joined by Pauline Johnson and we compare notes on what else we have watched. Spoilers through Season 5. Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored...

Doc Martin specific episode. Contains Best Medicine spoilers. Today we cover Doc Martin Seasons 3 and 4 with Newbie Judy, who returns after her star turn in the first episode of Podcast Portwenn. It's a challenge to not give things away during our discussion. Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the cre...

Doc Martin specific episode. Contains Best Medicine Spoilers. Lisa Verni joins me to discuss the Psychology of Portwenn, the first of what we hope to be a four-part series. Lisa is a retired psychotherapist fan of the show. Lisa made me think of things differently and it was an enjoyable discussion. I hope you think so too! Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, e...

A Doc Martin specific episode. Contains Best Medicine spoilers. Rob Schorry joins me today to discuss Martin and Louisa in the loose context of Doc Martin seasons 1 and 2. Rob has seen the entire Doc Martin show so there may be aspects of future seasons that inform our discussion. Rob's camera never quite cooperated and his audio dropped out at the end, so apologies in advance for that. Still, the...

A Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine. My first real episode introduces the "Newbie or Know-It-All" Series. Judy is a Newbie, watching Doc Martin for the first time. I get her impressions and some expectations of how she thinks things may go in the future. Our "Season 2" episode will feature a "Know-It-All", someone who has watched the whole series and reflects back. P...

Greetings from a fishing village on the Atlantic Coast. I'm Chesla Wechsler, your host for Podcast Portwenn. I want to introduce you to a new podcast covering the medicine, the mayhem, and the marvelous people of Portwenn, the fictional village of the TV show Doc Martin and Best Medicine. Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo...