Doctor Who: Who & Company

The podcast where good company gather to talk Doctor Who and a company of other beloved TV shows

Episode 88 - Matthew Dow Smith & The Avengers 06/01/2025

Episode 88 - Matthew Dow Smith & The Avengers 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 their wide influence over the spy genre since first appearing on our screens worldwide. What made it such a fun & exciting watch and would it hold up today if it was suddenly rebooted? Enjoy the show! See you in July! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/36810730

Episode 87 - Tim Treloar & The Sopranos 03/31/2025

Episode 87 - Tim Treloar & The Sopranos 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! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/35929135

Episode 86 - The Celestial Toymaker with James & Michele of The DWP 01/30/2025

Episode 86 - The Celestial Toymaker with James & Michele of The DWP 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! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/35092770

Episode 85 - Matthew Jacobs & Young Indiana Jones 12/31/2024

Episode 85 - Matthew Jacobs & Young Indiana Jones 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 of the Deadly Strangers box set only at www.bigfinish.com. /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/34664925

Special Message from Who & Company 07/26/2024

Special Message from Who & Company Just a special message to announce we will be taking a short break until September. We hope you'll join us then! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/32299142

Episode 84 - Tansy Rayner Roberts & Ghosts UK 07/07/2024

Episode 84 - Tansy Rayner Roberts & Ghosts UK 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 powers the series, and much more. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/32040452

Episode 83a - Tribute to William Russell 06/05/2024

Episode 83a - Tribute to William Russell 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! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/31608772

Episode 83 - Paul J. Salamoff & The Twilight Zone 04/30/2024

Episode 83 - Paul J. Salamoff & The Twilight Zone 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 about all of these things and of course his love of Doctor Who. Then Paul brings us his Pick of the Month - the iconic CBS anthology series, The Twilight Zone! We discuss at least five personal favorite episodes of Paul's and talk about why the series remains timeless to this day. Join us as we look (spoiler-free!) at this very influential series which you can watch currently in North America on Paramount Plus. And here's a link to Paul's movie, Encounter (currently on Prime Video) and a huge list of comics and books that Paul has written over the years! As always, we hope you enjoy the show! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/31058318

Episode 82 - Movie Special #4 04/03/2024

Episode 82 - Movie Special #4 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! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/30654908

Episode 81 - Jason Miller & Dark Shadows 02/29/2024

Episode 81 - Jason Miller & Dark Shadows 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 exciting, bingeable series. Does it still hold up today? And what about the two movies it spawned in its heyday? And the 1991 Revival series on NBC? And the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp movie from 2012? Hmm...the less said about that the better. Or maybe you disagree! In any case, join us for this very fun episode! Drop us a line about what you think of Dark Shadows on our Twitter (or X) account, @whoandcompany ( or email us at ! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/30160283

Episode 80 - The Underwater Menace with James & Michele of the DWP 01/30/2024

Episode 80 - The Underwater Menace with James & Michele of the DWP Welcome to Season 8 of Who & Company! As we kick off a new year, we thank our listeners for sticking with us the past 7 years, and as per our January tradition, this month we have a couple of our cohorts from THE Doctor Who Podcast - James & Michele! They join us this month to discuss the recently released animated story, The Underwater Menace (now available worldwide). Does this story hold up? Is the animation actually better than the story? Can anything in the world shtop Zaroff? These topics and many more are tackled in this episode of Who & Company! Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/29708458

Episode 79 - Robert Valentine & Miss Marple 12/30/2023

Episode 79 - Robert Valentine & Miss Marple We hope you had a great year and a happy holiday season! We close out the year and Season 7 with writer/director Robert Valentine! Rob joins us to discuss his work at Big Finish, what it's like to win an award from the BBC, and his thoughts on the 60th Anniversary specials. Then Rob invites us to tea to talk all about his Pick of the Month, the classic 80s TV version of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple starring Joan Hickson. We ask why this is such an important show to him, the differences of the many actresses who've played Miss Marple, and delve into three of his most favorite adventures. Thanks for listening this year! We'll see you next month! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/29280678

Episode 78 - Michele Simmons & Loki 12/02/2023

Episode 78 - Michele Simmons & Loki This month, we complete the set of DWP hosts as Michele Simmons joins us to discuss her origins with The Doctor Who Podcast, Greek mythology, and taking Captain Yates out for pizza in her mom's stationwagon. What? What? WHAT? Then Michele brings along her Pick of the Month, the red-hot Marvel TV smash Loki! Find out why we think this series stands out from the other Marvel TV shows, just how intricate the character of Loki is, and that slam-bang of an ending in Season 2. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/28893263

Episode 77 - Ian McCann & One Foot in the Grave 11/02/2023

Episode 77 - Ian McCann & One Foot in the Grave Joining us this month is actor, writer, and worldwide convention goer, Ian McCann! Ian joins us to discuss his original way of getting into Doctor Who, how conventions differ in other parts of the world, and his thoughts for the 60th Anniversary. Then Ian brings his Pick of the Month - the extremely popular sitcom of the 90s, One Foot in the Grave! What's the long-lasting appeal of this show and why do we love it? And is it true that the whole cast has been in Doctor Who? Tune in and find out, but be warned: HUGE spoilers for the finale episode. /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/28493111

Episode 76 - LI Who Wrap-Up with Jan Chappell, Richard Ashton & Brian Croucher 09/30/2023

Episode 76 - LI Who Wrap-Up with Jan Chappell, Richard Ashton & Brian Croucher Our LI Who 2023 coverage concludes this month with three interviews from the convention! We sat down with Brian Croucher and Jan Chappell from Blake's 7 fame and Richard Ashton who played an Ice Warrior named Friday in Empress of Mars. Come join us! [email protected] /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/28183787

Episode 75 - Michael Troughton & Blackadder (LIVE at LI Who 60) 08/31/2023

Episode 75 - Michael Troughton & Blackadder (LIVE at LI Who 60) LIVE from Long Island Who 60 on August 19, 2023! We had the pleasure of entertaining a fantastic live audience by interviewing none other than actor/author Michael Troughton! We discussed his career so far, visiting the Doctor Who set 3 times as a child, his time as a physics teacher, and yes, even some animal impressions. Then we switch gears as Michael presents his Pick of the Month, the legendary Rowan Atkinson BBC comedy classic, Blackadder! How did we all discover this show? Which quote from the show does Michael use in real life? What was it like attending a live taping with Rowan Atkinson? All this and more! Special thanks to Michael Troughton, Ken Deep, Billy & Steven Davis, Kyle Williamson, and all the good people at L.I. Who! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/27897966

Episode 74 - Abie Ekenezar & Star Trek: Discovery 08/04/2023

Episode 74 - Abie Ekenezar & Star Trek: Discovery Welcome back! This month's guest is an award-winning writer, producer, director, actress...she's pretty much done it all. She's Abie Ekenezar and she's here to discuss her favorite show, Doctor Who! We find out how she got into film, what Jason Mamoa may agree to when he's been drinking, and why not all elves are bad. Then Abie brings us her Pick of the Month, the debut Star Trek series for CBS All Access/Paramount Plus, Star Trek: Discovery! We discuss just how different each season can be, the devastating character-driven plot of Season 4, what we all wish for the fifth and final season next year, and of course, Oscar Winner Michelle Yeoh. If you're in Long Island August 18-20, visit us at L.I. Who 60! We will be doing a LIVE show on the main stage at 1pm on Saturday, August 19th with our special guest actor/writer Michael Troughton! And yes, he's bringing along a Pick of the Month, the BBC comedy classic, Black Adder! Please join us if you can or listen out for the audio at the end of August. Come say hello! [email protected] /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/27653619

Episode 73 - Movie Special #3 06/28/2023

Episode 73 - Movie Special #3 Every year we do something a little different. Usually it's April, but this time it's June and we've decided to do another of our popular pairings of favorite movies & Doctor Who episodes! Of course, we aren't going to spoil them in this blurb, but be warned - there are SPOILERS EVERYWHERE for the movies and the Doctor Who stories that are paired. If we mention a movie you're interested in, by all means go and see it and come back and listen to our thoughts. And while you're at it, drop us a line and let us know YOUR thoughts! You can find us on our Facebook page, on Twitter @whoandcompany, or a good old-fashioned email at . See you next month! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/27317508

Episode 72 - Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg & Star Trek: Picard 06/01/2023

Episode 72 - Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg & Star Trek: Picard This month our guest is writer, publisher, and man of many hats, Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg! Arnold joins us to discuss the birth of his Doctor Who fandom, many different aspects of literary fandom, and exactly where the ideas originate for most of the books published through ATB Publishing. Then Arnold takes us into strange new worlds as he brings his Pick of the Month, the Paramount Plus blockbuster hit series, Star Trek: Picard! We discuss why we all think Season 3 is some of the greatest Star Trek ever written, our shared love of Patrick Stewart, and why Terry Matalas is the current saviour of the known universe. And be warned! There are MASSIVE spoilers for Picard (Season 3 in particular), so go watch those 10 episodes first! That's right, burn up that 7 day trial that you've been waiting to use and binge it. It's totally worth it! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/27010194

Episode 71 - Dave AC Cooper & Highlander 04/30/2023

Episode 71 - Dave AC Cooper & Highlander There can be only one....guest this month, and it's legendary Doctor Who podcaster, Dave AC Cooper! Dave stops by to discuss his Doctor Who fandom which stretches all the way back to the very first episode in 1963 - one day after his birthday! Dave talks about watching some of the stories that are now lost, another of his shows called Big & Fruity Wine Podcast, and what wine would pair the best with his favorite Doctor Who story. Then Dave brings us his Pick of the Month, the very popular 90s sci-fi action-drama, Highlander! We talk about how we each discovered the show, the tons of merchandise, the uncanny similarities to Doctor Who, and if a new reboot would work. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/26699010

Episode 70 - Ken Deep & Blake's 7 03/30/2023

Episode 70 - Ken Deep & Blake's 7 Podcasting legend and L.I. Who showrunner Ken Deep joins us this month to discuss how his lifelong love of a show has grown from fan clubs to podcasts to convention hosting. Ken talks about discovering Doctor Who, riding his bike across town to the "skyscraper of Doctor Who Towers", the joys of running a Doctor Who convention, and how a randomly recorded episode at the end of a dubbed Doctor Who tape led him straight into another fandom. That fandom would be Ken's Pick of the Month - the BBC renegade sci-fi classic, Blake's 7! Hear us discuss why this is one of Ken's favorite all-time shows, how very closely related it is to Doctor Who, how influential the show was to other sci-fi phenomena that came afterwards, and how it still holds up over 40 years later. Was this the Torchwood of its time? And to exactly which Star Trek episode does Ken compare the entire series? Find out more about L.I Who 2023 at for guests, hotel information, and tickets. That's August 18-20, 2023 at Holiday Inn Long Island. Who & Company will also be there! Come say hello! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/26398602

Episode 69 - James Rockliffe & Dad's Army 02/28/2023

Episode 69 - James Rockliffe & Dad's Army That's right! For two months in a row, this month's guest is joining us again. He just won't leave! All kidding aside, James Rockliffe of THE Doctor Who Podcast is with us to discuss his beginnings of Doctor Who fandom, how he got the podcasting bug, and why The Web Planet is still horrible! Then James brings along his Pick of the Month, the monumental British comedy classic, Dad's Army! We talk with James about his lifelong fandom with the show, meeting some of his classic heroes, and even starting a podcast about Dad's Army. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/26072736

Episode 68 - The Abominable Snowmen with James & Michele of the DWP 01/29/2023

Episode 68 - The Abominable Snowmen with James & Michele of the DWP Welcome to 2023, everyone! And welcome to Season 7 of Who & Company as we kick off the year sharing DWP Special Episode 26 with our guests this month, James & Michele of THE Doctor Who Podcast! This time, we are discussing the latest Doctor Who animated release, the Second Doctor adventure, The Abominable Snowmen. Join us as we talk about no snow in Snowdonia, menacing Snuffalupagi, and one of the best missing stories ever. Email us at: [email protected] Twitter: @whoandcompany /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/25763250

2022 Year-End Message & 2023 Preview 01/05/2023

2022 Year-End Message & 2023 Preview Happy New Year! We just wanted to drop in and thank all of our guests from 2022 and especially YOU, our wonderful listeners! Catch us later this month for our annual animated chat. Which story? Listen to this quick message to find out! See you soon! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/25509780

Episode 67 - Interviews from Long Island Who-Meglos 2022 12/02/2022

Episode 67 - Interviews from Long Island Who-Meglos 2022 In November of 2022, Drew was fortunate enough to sit down and have a chat with several Doctor Who personalities about what they're up to and of course what television shows they love to watch. Join us this month as we have interviews with: Wendy Padbury (Zoe, companion of the Second Doctor) Bhav Parmar (Sonya Khan, Yaz's onscreen sister) Matthew Jacobs (writer of the 1996 TV movie) and Vanessa Yuille (filmmaker) discussing their new documentary, "Doctor Who Am I" Sophie Aldred (Ace, companion of the Seventh Doctor and co-star of The Power of the Doctor) /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/25206000

Episode 66 - Chris Chapman & Transformers 10/30/2022

Episode 66 - Chris Chapman & Transformers Our guest this month is writer, producer, and director Chris Chapman! Chris has directed many of the documentaries and special features in the Doctor Who DVD & Blu-Ray ranges and has also written stories for Big Finish. Chris tells us how he got involved in directing, how he started writing for Big Finish, and what he thought of the new Doctor Who special, The Power of the Doctor. Then Chris brings us his Pick of the Month, the long-running story of battling robots that spans 38 years of toys, comics, movies, and multiple TV series, Transformers! Find out how we all discovered this franchise, its massive impact on the toy industry, and why it's survived for so many years. /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/24846444

Episode 65 - Movie Special #2 09/14/2022

Episode 65 - Movie Special #2 So we thought we'd do something a little different this month... About a year and a half ago, we paired some of our favorite movies with Doctor Who stories and we got such a great response that we decided to do it again. Now telling you the movies and the stories would be cheating, but we can tell you that this time we have 4 movie/Doctor Who pairings and they are movies that you know and love....well most of them anyway. Back to our regular format next time! Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/24368481

Episode 64 - Graeme Burk & WKRP In Cincinnati 08/02/2022

Episode 64 - Graeme Burk & WKRP In Cincinnati Our guest this month is veteran Reality Bomb host and all-around great Canadian, Graeme Burk! Graeme joins us to discuss his podcasting career, how Pyramids of Mars can be comforting AND exciting, and having lunch with Philip Hinchcliffe. Then Graeme brings us his Pick of the Month, the CBS musical powerhouse sitcom, WKRP In Cincinnati! We talk about its enduring appeal, the politics of music copyright laws, and how this icon of television sitcoms has stood the test of time. /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/23931168

Episode 63 - David Richardson & This Is Us 07/08/2022

Episode 63 - David Richardson & This Is Us We'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. /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/23690495

Special Announcement 06/03/2022

Special Announcement Hey everybody! Just a quick word to say that we haven't forgotten you. It's been a busy time with family and schoolwork, BUT we will be back at the end of the month with a brand new episode! Thanks for hanging with us! /episode/index/show/whoandcompany/id/23319875

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