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The latest Star Trek series, Starfleet Academy, is now streaming on Paramount+—but what does this new chapter reveal about a Federation that’s evolved? Why was the War College reestablished before Starfleet Academy? Who are the cadets—and which ones rise above the rest? What tensions and challenges are simmering beneath the surface of service? How do the episodes connect to a larger story arc—and which classic Trek tropes make a return? Does this season honor the spirit of Star Trek… or redefine it? Will it satisfy longtime fans—or boldly bring in a new generation? Join Juan Sanmiguel and Vicky Jakubowski as they break down each episode, explore the characters, and deliver a fan-driven review—alongside special guests Arturo Serrano and Ann Michelle Harris of Nerds of a Feather. Are you ready to enroll?Both of our guests, Ann Michelle Harris & Arturo Serrano, write for the nerds of a feather, flock together website, which can be found at http://www.nerds-feather.com/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!

Roll out the Red Carpet and prepare the spotlights—Hollywood’s biggest night is here. As the Crown Jewel of 2026 award season, the Oscar nominees spark debate and discussion everywhere from casino betting halls to countless American living rooms. In a year bursting with visionary direction, moving performances, and daring storytelling, the competition is tighter than ever. How does the Academy Award voting process truly work? We explore the idea that while there may be no outright “bad” movies, some undeniably shine brighter than others. Who earned unexpected nominations, and who was left shockingly snubbed? Will the Best Animated Feature race be dominated by major studio blockbusters like Zootopia 2 or KPop Demon Hunter? Will Sinners sweep the major awards with its already record‑setting number of nominations? And ultimately, what film will claim the top prize? For movie lovers watching from home, where can they stream this year’s nominees before the big night? Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, Juan Sanmiguel, and special guest Kim Farah as they break down the surprises, controversies, and biggest questions surrounding the 98th Academy Awards.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!

In this episode, we chat with R. Alan Siler—author, podcaster, and musician. We explore his many fandoms and how they come together under his Kozmic Creative umbrella. Siler’s accomplishments span an impressive spectrum. He co-founded WHOlanta, a beloved Southeast fan convention celebrating Doctor Who and Stargate, whose origin story will soon be featured in a new documentary. Alan has authored multiple books on Doctor Who, all rooted in his own deep appreciation for the series. His podcasts, including Modern Musicology and Earth Station Trek, blend thoughtful analysis with infectious enthusiasm. Join Mark Baumgarten and Vicky Jakubowski as we uncover the passion, curiosity, and dedication that fuel Siler’s creative work—and continue to inspire fan communities far and wide.To visit Kosmic Creative to purchase some of R Alan Siler's books and more, go to www.kozmiccreative.comTo 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!

Stranger Things has finished telling its story. What worked? What made it special? What do we anticipate seeing in the future? Join Juan Sanmiguel and Haley Zapal (Hugo, Girl! and nerds of a feather, flock together) as they take a trip to Hawkins and look at Stranger Things.Haley's review of the first part of Stranger Things season 5:http://www.nerds-feather.com/2025/12/stranger-things-season-5-part-one.htmlHaley's review of the Stranger Things finale:http://www.nerds-feather.com/2026/01/review-stranger-things-season-5-volume.htmlHugo, Girl!: https://hugogirl.libsyn.com/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!

What happens when almost everyone in the world becomes part of a group mind? What is the ultimate objective of this group mind? How can the free minds stop them? Join Trish Matson, Juan Sanmiguel, and Paul Weimer as they look into Apple TV's PLUR1BUS.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!

Special guest host Jarrod Cooper leads a discussion on The War Between the Land and the Sea, the Doctor Who spin-off that aired on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer last December and still does not have a scheduled airdate for Disney+ worldwide. With him are regulars Juan Sanmiguel and Vicky Jakubowski.The show has only minor spoilers, so it is safe to listen to before seeing the mini-series itself.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!

Mark Baumgarten and Juan Sanmiguel interview Nick Seidler and Steven Warren Hill, the team behind the new book Fantastic! A Celebration of Fans Discovering Doctor Who.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!

What happened to Khan on Ceti Alpha V before the arrival of the USS Reliant? Did Kirk and Spock know Ceti Alpha VI was unstable? What led us to the Wrath of Khan? Join Vicky Jakubowski and Juan Sanmiguel as they examine Star Trek: Khan.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!

How do you design an alien? Why create and write a blog? What does it take to make a 70s Bondian villain? Find the answers to these and other questions when Juan Sanmiguel sits down with multiple Hugo Award-winning writer John Scalzi.Image by Andrew LiptakTo 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!

It’s the 50th anniversary of the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and we are doing the Time Warp on today’s podcast.  Why did Richard O’Brien create the original stage production? Where was the movie filmed, and what is its connection to 1960s horror films? How was the cast selected, and who else was vying for a role? What was Tim Curry’s inspiration for Frank’s accent?  How did it become a cult movie, and what influence has it had on pop culture since its release? Join Mark Baumgarten, Juan Sanmiguel, and Vicky Jakubowski as we discuss anything and everything about this subversive counter-culture flick turned mainstream darling as it marks five decades of the mantra: “Don’t dream it, be 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!

The second season of Peacemaker was released on HBO Max. Waller is out, and our merry band of misfits are dealing with the aftermath of Season One’s events. Rick Flag Sr. is now the head of A.R.G.U.S. and is looking for the truth behind his son’s death. Why do so many of the characters wrestle with themes of identity, guilt, and self-destruction? Which characters find redemption? Does the Justice Gang interview add to Chris’ self-doubt?  When Christopher Smith explores the doorways/portals in the Quantum Unfolding Chamber (QUD), does he find a parallel universe that might give him the life and love he is searching for? Did we see the problems with this world before the reveal? What is Adrian Chase doing with a basement full of cash and drugs? Does Flag go too far by involving Lex Luthor and exploiting the portals in the QUD? What is next for the DC Universe now that Peacemaker has been kidnapped and exiled to Salvation?  Listen as Juan Sanmiguel and Vicky Jakubowski discuss these topics and more on this 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Peter David wrote comics, novels, screenplays and was a columnist for the Comics Buyer's Guide for over 10 years.  He wrote in the Star Trek, DC, Marvel, and Babylon 5 universes. Sadly, he died on May 24, 2025. Come and join Juan Sanmiguel and guest Paul Weimer as they reminisce about Peter David.Paul Weimer can be found at:https://skiffyandfanty.com/ http://www.nerds-feather.com/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!