MarkWHO42

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 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!

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!
• 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 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 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!

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 Christopher Reeve films, and included appearances by characters from {REDACTED} and {REDACTED}. We also discuss the success of the Superman movie, which, as of Labor Day Weekend, had grossed $325 million in the US alone and was still playing in theaters after 8 weeks. Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, and Juan Sanmiguel as they share their love of Superman. It will be out of this {REDACTED}!!!

This synopsis has been approved by A.R.G.U.S., and is now available to all listeners (after the standard {REDACTED} week delay for your protection...)

• 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!

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 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!

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 the movie's success, including its faithful adaptation of the comic book characters and its potential impact on future Marvel storytelling. Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, Juan Sanmiguel, and Zion Quiros as they review Fantastic Four: First Steps, but beware... SPOILERS abound!

• 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!

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 episodes by clicking this link!

• 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!

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 Productions release of Vampire Weekend featuring Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill.

And what will the Randomizer pick for the next 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!

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 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 episodes by clicking this link!

• 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!

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 celebrity interviews from shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Farscape, and others, visit our YouTube playlist! Check out one of our MarkWHO42 Classic episodes by clicking this link!

• 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!