Episode 88 - Matthew Dow Smith & The Avengers
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Our guest this time is comic book writer & artist Matthew Dow Smith! Matthew joins us this episode to talk about his career in the comic world working on such properties as The X-Files, The Uncanny X-Men, Supernatural, and of course, Doctor Who. What inspired him to enter the world of writing and drawing for comic books? How did that lead to working on Doctor Who? And what does he have planned for the future? Then Matthew presents his Guest Selection - the incredibly influential 1960s spy-fi classic TV show, The Avengers! We talk about Steed and Mrs. Peel and...
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Episode 87 - Tim Treloar & The Sopranos
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Our latest episode features outstanding writer/actor Tim Treloar, star of stage and screen and of course, Big Finish Audio as the Third Doctor! We talk to Tim about his extensive career, that one time he frustrated Patrick Stewart, and the most unusual way he was cast as the new voice of the Third Doctor at Big Finish. Then Tim presents his Pick of the Month, the Godfather of prestige TV, The Sopranos. How has this show held up over 26 years? What is its rewatchability factor? And what about that ending?! We hope you enjoy this show and we'll see you again in May!...
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Episode 86 - The Celestial Toymaker with James & Michele of The DWP
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Our ninth season begins with our annual animated review with DWP co-hosts James & Michele! This year, it's Hartnell goodness with The Celestial Toymaker. Does the unique style of animation on this release actually make it better? Tune in and find out!
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Episode 85 - Matthew Jacobs & Young Indiana Jones
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WE'RE BACK!! After a lengthy hiatus, Who & Company returns with a very special guest! Writer/director/actor Matthew Jacobs joins us to discuss his film/TV career, the creation of the 1996 Doctor Who TV Movie, and his new venture - writing for Big Finish! Then Matthew selects his Pick of the Month - the ABC/Family Channel action/adventure series, Young Indiana Jones Chronicles! Matthew discusses writing for the show, meetings with George Lucas, how scripts get chosen in a writers' room, and much more! And get the brand new Matthew Jacobs Big Finish audio play, Puccini and the Doctor - part...
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Special Message from Who & Company
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Just a special message to announce we will be taking a short break until September. We hope you'll join us then!
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Episode 84 - Tansy Rayner Roberts & Ghosts UK
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This month's guest is an accomplished author and a member of the all-female Doctor Who podcast, Verity! It's Dr. Tansy Rayner Roberts! Tansy stops by to discuss her writing career, her lifelong fandom of Doctor Who, confusing Australian time zones, and how Doctor Who in 2024 has sparked a newfound love of the show from her kids. Then Tansy presents her Pick of the Month - the original UK version of the hit sitcom, Ghosts! Find out why the show has such staying power and consistency, how its concept has spawned several remakes in different countries, the comedy troupe that...
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Episode 83a - Tribute to William Russell
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Doctor Who icon William Russell sadly passed away this week at the age of 99. He was Ian Chesterton, first male companion of the Doctor, and we had a rare chance to sit and talk with him in 2018 at a convention in Baltimore, MD. In remembrance of William Russell, we present to you our interview from 2018 discussing Doctor Who and his time as the great Sir Lancelot!
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Episode 83 - Paul J. Salamoff & The Twilight Zone
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Our very special guest this month has been working in the film industry for over 30 years. He's written for countless comic franchises including Logan's Run (and his own - Discord), worked as a special effects makeup artist for some of the biggest names in Hollywood, created incredible puppetry for many big-named films, and even won a Saturn award for his own film that he wrote & directed, Encounter (2019). And if all that isn't enough, he even owns a Dalek, a Zygon, and THE original TARDIS console from the 1996 TV Movie! He's Paul J. Salamoff and he joins us to talk...
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Episode 82 - Movie Special #4
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It's that time again! Usually once a year we like to talk movies and to keep it Doctor Who related we pair those movies with Doctor Who episodes. It's a fan favorite and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do making it. Thanks for listening! See you again later in April!
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Episode 81 - Jason Miller & Dark Shadows
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This month, podcaster Jason Miller joins us to discuss his weekly podcast, Doctor Who Literature! It's full of insightful information and fantastic guests. He's here to talk about what led him into podcasting, his recent fun-filled weekend at Gallifrey One 2024, and the exact moment he fell in love with Doctor Who. Then we drive a stake through someone's heart this Valentine's Day month with Jason's Pick of the Month - the 1966-1971 ABC smash daytime hit, Dark Shadows! Some of us are new to this show and some have been watching for years, but we all agree that this was an...
info_outlineWe're back! Thanks for sticking with us and to show you our gratitude, we have a fantastic episode this month - none other than the Senior Producer at Big Finish, David Richardson! David joins us to discuss his beginnings as a freelance writer for Doctor Who Magazine among other publications, his 15 years and counting at Big Finish, and how a project goes from a great idea to a finished product.
Then David brings us his Pick of the Month, the incredibly popular award-winning NBC family drama, This Is Us. We talk about what kept him glued to this show for 6 seasons, the differing popularity in the UK, and how if any show could change the world, this one might be it.