The Maran Chess Club

By Luke Sims-Jenkins

Luke wants to talk about Doctor Who more. Specifically the era of the Fifth Doctor, be it telly, print or audio. Why? Because its the best. So join him as he explores the era from the highest highs to... more

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How many episodes does The Maran Chess Club have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.

The Maran Chess Club episodes:

August 07, 2026 Books 'n' Stuff: Earthshock with Paul Arthur
On this episode of the Maran Chess Club, Mr Paul Arthur returns for more book n stuff! It's time to read Earthshock by Ian Marter.

Heavy Metal He-Man Cave.
Planet. Toobes Major.
They're on the shelf besides you Luke.
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1h 25min
July 31, 2026 Peri And The Piscon Paradox with Nathan Bottomley
This week on the Maran Chess Club, Nathan Bottomley returns to talk all about Piscons and Peri! That's right it's time for Peri and the Piscon Paradox.

What's Babylon 5?
We'll always have Peri's.
Which Doctor watched the X-Files?
Just ignore that Children of Seth recommend at the end.
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1h 11min
July 24, 2026 The Five Not We's with Mr Andy
It is the 69th episode of the Maran Chess Club! This week Luke's Never Open Podcast co-host returns to watch his second ever Doctor Who story. Can you believe it? It's the Five Doctors!

The Two Big Perms.
Luke likes redheads.
The Tomb Of Erasmus
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1h 14min
July 17, 2026 The Bailey Double with Rod Brown
This time on the Sumaran Chess Club, Mr Rod Brown and Luke talk about the Big Finish stories the Cradle Of The Snake & The Children Of Seth.

Platt doesn't get it.
The Greatest Hits of Seth.
Teag Cleav
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1h 36min
July 10, 2026 Tales From The Earthshock with Eddie Arnold
On this Maran Chess Club this time, Mr Eddie Arnold joins Luke for a small chat about Tales From The Tardis: Earthshock, but its really just a wraparound for whatever the hell they want to talk about.

Middlecore fans
Luke's podcast improvements.
Happy Fathers Day Jon!!
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1h 24min
July 03, 2026 The Beginning & the End with Michael Mills
On the Maran Chess Club this time, Mr Michael Mills joins Luke for a chat about the start of the Big Finish Main Range and the end of the Big Finish Main Range. It's time for the Sirens of Time then ending with the End Of The Beginning.

Hartnell is the oldest and thus the smartest.
'See' the plywood.
Luke learns about Lesbian Vampire Killers.
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2h 5min
June 26, 2026 The Briggs Double with Kieran Pell
This time on the Maran Chess Club, Mr Kieran returns to talk about two Big Finish stories. It's time for the Mutant Phase & Creatures Of Beauty by Nicholas Briggs.

A traditional auteur.
Do the Saward.
The Mu-Tant PHAAAAAAAAAAAASE!
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1h 19min
June 19, 2026 Enlightenment with Paul Dunn
On the Maran Chess Club Mr Luke Sims-Jenkins joins Paul Dunn for a look at Enlightenment!

Wait whose hosting this?!
Please put the Twin Dilemma on!
Stand out and BE boring!
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1h 33min
June 12, 2026 Enlightenment with Joumana Medlej
On the Maran Chess Club Joumana Medlej joins Luke for a chat all about Enlightenment. So take the pledge and make the choice to join us.

The Eternals are gamers.
Snark is part of the enjoyment.
Wrack plays GTA
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1h 22min
June 09, 2026 Kinda Commentary parts 3 & 4 with Jack Coyer
Join Mr Jack Coyer and Luke as their commentary of Kinda continues to Unfold.

The Fool is Paranoia!
This is Tegan's show.
What else needs some unfolding?
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1h 17min

FAQs about The Maran Chess Club:

How many episodes does The Maran Chess Club have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.