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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 Award voting process truly work? We explore the idea that while there may be no outright “bad” movies, some undeniably shine brighter than others. Who earned unexpected nominations, and who was left shockingly snubbed? Will the Best Animated Feature race be dominated by major studio blockbusters like Zootopia 2 or KPop Demon Hunter? Will Sinners sweep the major awards with its already record‑setting number of nominations? And ultimately, what film will claim the top prize? For movie lovers watching from home, where can they stream this year’s nominees before the big night? Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, Juan Sanmiguel, and special guest Kim Farah as they break down the surprises, controversies, and biggest questions surrounding the 98th Academy Awards.

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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 multiple books on Doctor Who, all rooted in his own deep appreciation for the series. His podcasts, including Modern Musicology and Earth Station Trek, blend thoughtful analysis with infectious enthusiasm. Join Mark Baumgarten and Vicky Jakubowski as we uncover the passion, curiosity, and dedication that fuel Siler’s creative work—and continue to inspire fan communities far and wide.

• To visit Kosmic Creative to purchase some of R Alan Siler's books and more, go to www.kozmiccreative.com

• 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!
• To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]
• And for a full calendar of anime, comic book, cosplay, horror, pop culture, sci-fi and toy conventions, events & shows in the state of Florida, plus news, reviews and more, go to Florida Geek Scene... They are where pop culture happens!

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 together) 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-5-part-one.html

Haley's review of the Stranger Things finale:
http://www.nerds-feather.com/2026/01/review-stranger-things-season-5-volume.html

Hugo, Girl!: https://hugogirl.libsyn.com/

• 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!
• To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]
• And for a full calendar of anime, comic book, cosplay, horror, pop culture, sci-fi and toy conventions, events & shows in the state of Florida, plus news, reviews and more, go to Florida Geek Scene... They are where pop culture happens!

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, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!
• To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]
• And for a full calendar of anime, comic book, cosplay, horror, pop culture, sci-fi and toy conventions, events & shows in the state of Florida, plus news, reviews and more, go to Florida Geek Scene... They are where pop culture happens!

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.

• 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!
• To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]
• And for a full calendar of anime, comic book, cosplay, horror, pop culture, sci-fi and toy conventions, events & shows in the state of Florida, plus news, reviews and more, go to Florida Geek Scene... They are where pop culture happens!

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!
• To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]
• And for a full calendar of anime, comic book, cosplay, horror, pop culture, sci-fi and toy conventions, events & shows in the state of Florida, plus news, reviews and more, go to Florida Geek Scene... They are where pop culture happens!

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, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!
• To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]
• And for a full calendar of anime, comic book, cosplay, horror, pop culture, sci-fi and toy conventions, events & shows in the state of Florida, plus news, reviews and more, go to Florida Geek Scene... They are where pop culture happens!

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 Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our MarkWHO42 Classic Episodes YouTube playlist!
• To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]
• And for a full calendar of anime, comic book, cosplay, horror, pop culture, sci-fi and toy conventions, events & shows in the state of Florida, plus news, reviews and more, go to Florida Geek Scene... They are where pop culture happens!

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 it become a cult movie, and what influence has it had on pop culture since its release? Join Mark Baumgarten, Juan Sanmiguel, and Vicky Jakubowski as we discuss anything and everything about this subversive counter-culture flick turned mainstream darling as it marks five decades of the mantra: “Don’t dream it, be 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!
• To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]
• And for a full calendar of anime, comic book, cosplay, horror, pop culture, sci-fi and toy conventions, events & shows in the state of Florida, plus news, reviews and more, go to Florida Geek Scene... They are where pop culture happens!

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 Gang interview add to Chris’ self-doubt?  When Christopher Smith explores the doorways/portals in the Quantum Unfolding Chamber (QUD), does he find a parallel universe that might give him the life and love he is searching for? Did we see the problems with this world before the reveal? What is Adrian Chase doing with a basement full of cash and drugs? Does Flag go too far by involving Lex Luthor and exploiting the portals in the QUD? What is next for the DC Universe now that Peacemaker has been kidnapped and exiled to Salvation?  Listen as Juan Sanmiguel and Vicky Jakubowski discuss these topics and more on this episode.

• 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!
• To reach out or contact us, write to [email protected]
• And for a full calendar of anime, comic book, cosplay, horror, pop culture, sci-fi and toy conventions, events & shows in the state of Florida, plus news, reviews and more, go to Florida Geek Scene... They are where pop culture happens!