On The Bubble podcast

By Josh Liston & Gonna Geek Network

An oral history of save-our-show TV fan campaigns.

If you've ever wondered why a certain amazing TV show got cancelled before its time, this is the podcast for you.

From the most complex of campaig... more

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The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

On The Bubble podcast episodes:

January 22, 2020 Thank You and Goodbye - So Say We All
Thank you for being part of On The Bubble podcast, it means a lot to me!
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8min
May 26, 2019 The Dresden Files, First Wave & Witchblade, plus the value of physical items to save-our-show campaigns
Fans of TNT’s ‘Witchblade’ sent in Pez candy dispensers, inspired by the lead character's name, Sarah Pezzini.
Fans of Syfy’s “The Dresden Files” sent in drumsticks to the network, inspired by lead character ‘Harry Dresden’s’ propensity to use drumsticks to cast magical spells.
Fans of Syfy’s “First Wave” sent in salt packets to the network. Salt acting as a weakness to the alien characters in the show.
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19min
January 06, 2019 Author JOHN J. JOEX - how TV ratings work, plus why sci-fi and fantasy shows are always getting cancelled - OTB034
Author ‘John J. Joex’ shares his expertise on North American TV ratings, plus why Sc-fi and Fantasy shows have always struggled for renewals.
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37min
December 20, 2018 TIMELESS: how #ClockBlockers campaigned to save Timeless and got themselves a two-part finale #SaveRufus - OTB033
NBC's Timeless has spent the majority of its broadcast run on the bubble; but now fans are getting a two-part series 'finale', coming December 20th 2018.
But how did such a loved show find itself struggling for a renewal, why the two-part 'finale', and what (if anything) did Timeless fans have to did with saving the show?
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12min
December 14, 2018 DAREDEVIL: why did Netflix cancel Daredevil? plus Marvel TV speculations with Stargate Pioneer from Legends of SHIELD - OTB032
In this episode Josh joined by Legends of SHIELD and Gonna Geek Show co-host, Stargate Pioneer (aka SP). The guys discuss the recent cancellation of Marvel/Netflix show DAREDEVIL - plus the current status of Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones and The Punisher all get a mention.
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21min
December 04, 2018 LAST MAN STANDING: the cancellation and renewal of the Tim Allen comedy - OTB031
LAST MAN STANDING was cancelled by ABC after six successful seasons, and was then renewed by FOX a year later. Both the cancellation and the renewal got mired by political mud-slinging, so in this episode Josh L. is joined by Gonna Geek Network founder Stephen Jondrew to discuss the situation.
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31min
November 25, 2018 SLIDERS - phones, letters, Syfy network - the campaign to save cancelled FOX series, Sliders - OTB030
SLIDERS was cancelled by FOX after 3 inconsistent yet much loved seasons, so today we're taking a look at the save-our-show fan campaign to rescue SLIDERS, and take the cult show beyond a season 3.
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12min
October 22, 2018 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: the campaign to save the Taylor Kitsch lead sports drama - OTB029
From Facebook and light bulbs, to eye drops and plastic footballs, the Friday Night Lights fan campaign is one of the more respected renewal campaigns of the 2000's.
In this episode we take a look at the historic fan campaign for NBC drama Friday Night Lights.
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8min
October 01, 2018 THE EXPANSE season 4, #SaveTheExpanse banners, coffee bags, Rocinante rockets and more - OTB028
From coffee bags and 3D videos, to model rockets and 50,000 upvotes, The Expanse fan campaign is one of the most intense fan campaigns in recent memory.
In this episode we take a look at the explosive fan campaign for acclaimed sci-fi/drama The Expanse.
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17min
September 22, 2018 FLASHFORWARD: the Blackout campaign to try and save ABC's FlashForward - OTB027
In this episode we take a look at the #PreventTheBlackout fan campaign for ABC sci-fi/drama Flash Forward.
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11min

FAQs about On The Bubble podcast:

How many episodes does On The Bubble podcast have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.