Doctor Who: Who & Company

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

Episodios

  • Special Announcement

    03/06/2022 Duración: 38s

    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! whoandcompany@yahoo.com  

  • Episode 62 - Ian Dudley & Ultraviolet with special guest Jane Slavin

    30/03/2022 Duración: 01h38min

    One of the co-hosts of THE Doctor Who Podcast joins us this month  - it's Ian Dudley!  We discuss his podcast beginnings and how he discovered Doctor Who. Then Ian brings along his Pick of the Month, the 1998 vampire crime drama, Ultraviolet!  We talk about how this particular series treats vampirism scientifically, whether or not it would thrive as a reboot, and a little known actor called Idris Elba. But before we get to Ian, Brent sits down with actress, writer, & director Jane Slavin to chat about her time on Ultraviolet and her recent stint as Anya Kingdom in Big Finish's Dalek Universe! AND stay tuned after the credits for Jane Slavin's story about driving the BMW Z3.

  • Episode 61 - Nicole Hill & Black Lightning

    06/03/2022 Duración: 01h14min

    Our guest this month is the always positive and upbeat Doctor Who podcaster, Nicole Hill of Who Watch & Black TARDIS!  Nicole joins us to talk about her fan journey, how she got into podcasting, and her recent trip to Gallifrey One! Then Nicole brings her Pick of the Month, the recent CW superhero smash hit, Black Lightning!  We discuss the cultural impact of the show, how it relates to other CW superhero shows, and how it modernizes the original source material.   Enjoy the show!  See you next month! whoandcompany@yahoo.com  

  • Episode 60 - The Evil of the Daleks with Michele & James of the DWP

    01/02/2022 Duración: 01h36s

    Welcome to 2022 and the start of Year 6 of Who and Company!  Our January tradition continues as our guests this month are regular hosts of the DWP (The Doctor Who Podcast) - Michele and James!  We've chosen another animated Doctor Who feature to discuss and this time it's the 1967 Patrick Troughton classic, The Evil of the Daleks.  Find all of us at thedoctorwhopodcast.com and see you next month!

  • Episode 59 - Chip Suddereth & Gargoyles

    05/01/2022 Duración: 01h07min

    Happy New Year!  We are back with a guest that any Doctor Who podcast fan will know.  He's the 2 Minute Time Lord himself, Chip Suddereth!  Chip joins us to discuss his Doctor Who origin story, how he got into the world of podcasting, and why he chose his 2 minute format. Then Chip brings along his Pick of the Month - the 90s monster animated hit, Gargoyles!  Find out why Chip chose this series, how its themes were not only more mature that most animated series at that time, but also a bit ahead of their time, and how this show would hold up today. whoandcompany@yahoo.com  

  • Episode 58 - Series 13 Review with Eric Molinsky

    12/12/2021 Duración: 01h04min

    Apologies for being a bit late, but brand new Doctor Who was on!  We wanted to do a full season review for Series 13, so we asked our friend Eric Molinsky of Imaginary Worlds podcast to join us!  Find out how Eric's Doctor Who journey is coming along and listen as we all review Doctor Who: Flux. We'll return later this month.  Thanks for listening!

  • Episode 57 - Phil Cannon & Steptoe and Son

    30/10/2021 Duración: 01h25min

    This month, one of our co-hosts from THE Doctor Who Podcast joins us to discuss his podcasting forays including his own show, Who's He?  It's Phil Cannon!  Phil shares his Doctor Who origin story, what got him into podcasting, and growing up during the golden years of the Hinchcliffe era. Then Phil proudly presents his Pick of the Month, the classic British situation comedy, Steptoe and Son!  We discuss how this series was so popular that it spawned many international imitations, including the US hit, Sanford and Son.  We also explore what made it such a hit, not only in the 60s but also in the 70s. Enjoy the show!

  • Episode 56 - AnneMarie Walsh & Third Rock from the Sun

    21/09/2021 Duración: 01h03min

    Our latest episode features the fantastic animator & director of several BBC Doctor Who missing stories including The Evil of the Daleks, which arrives on UK shelves September 27th - AnneMarie Walsh joins us!  AnneMarie takes time to talk with us about her career, her involvement in the animated versions of missing Doctor Who stories and challenges it can bring, and how she got involved with the show. Then, AnneMarie brings us her hilarious Pick of the Month, the wonderful NBC comedy smash, Third Rock from the Sun!  We discuss how the show holds up after all these years, the brilliance that is John Lithgow, and the importance of an ensemble cast. And don't forget, The Evil of the Daleks is now available in the UK and will be available in North America from November 16th!

  • Episode 55 - Erika Ensign & Younger

    29/08/2021 Duración: 01h17min

    This month, we have the busiest podcaster on the planet, the incomparable Erika Ensign!  Erika joins us to discuss her podcasting journey, her love of Doctor Who passed down by her mom, and her staunch defense of The Ribos Operation! Then she brings us her Pick of the Month, the mid-life comedy-drama, Younger!  We'll talk about why she loves this show, who the target audience may be, and if COVID restrictions may have altered the last season. And if that weren't enough, we also talk about a show that lifted her spirits during the lockdown, the 24-hour live feed of playful kittens on YouTube called Kitten Academy! See you next month! whoandcompany@yahoo.com

  • Episode 54 - Brendan Jones & X-Men-The Animated Series

    31/07/2021 Duración: 01h27min

    This episode takes us to the other side of the world as Australian Doctor Who podcaster Brendan Jones joins us!  Brendan has been co-host of Flight Through Entirety for many years with several of his closest friends and we talk about how it all began, how it led to other shows like Bondfinger and Jodie Into Terror, and how a broken elbow in a wrestling match led to a lifelong Doctor Who fandom. Then Brendan presents his Pick of the Month, the Saturday morning FOX hit show X-Men: The Animated Series!  Find out why this is one of Brendan's favorite shows, how its tone was so different from other cartoons at the time, and how it compares to the movies released a decade later. Enjoy the show!  whoandcompany@yahoo.com  

  • Episode 53 - Chris Spivey & Timeless

    01/07/2021 Duración: 01h21min

    We're back!  This month, our guest is award-winning game designer and writer, Chris Spivey.  His role playing game, Harlem Unbound, won three Golden Awards at the 2018 ENies and has opened the conversation of race and representation in the industry for players and creators.  Chris talks about how that project came together, his new project called Haunted West, and his love of Doctor Who. Then Chris brings his Pick of the Month, the NBC sci-fi time-travelling action-adventure series, Timeless!  Join us as we discuss how this short-lived show was very educational, became one of the first network series with a truly diverse cast, and was even saved once by a very loyal fanbase.  Enjoy the show!

  • Episode 52 - Favorite Movies & Interview w Eric Molinsky

    01/05/2021 Duración: 01h28min

    It's become a tradition at Who & Company to do something a bit different every April and this year we've decided to talk about some of our all-time favorite films.  But of course this is a Doctor Who podcast, so we're pairing these films with Doctor Who episodes that are similar.  There are no spoilers and LOTS of clips! Then we catch up with previous guest and fellow podcaster Eric Molinsky about his show Imaginary Worlds and what he thought about Series 12. We'd love to hear your feedback!  You can find us on Twitter @whoandcompany or by email at whoandcompany@yahoo.com.  

  • Episode 51 - Toby Hadoke & Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    01/04/2021 Duración: 01h24min

    Our guest this month is the embodiment of our voice, the fan's voice, in various Doctor Who media including DVD commentaries, special features, and numerous podcasts and radio plays.  He's a writer, an actor, a comedian, a podcaster, and genuine all-around nice guy - it's Toby Hadoke!  Toby drops in to discuss how Doctor Who has intertwined with his life since birth, his acting career, his stand-up, and a very ambitious series of podcasts delving into the minutia of Doctor Who history in his uniquely fun and comic style. Then Toby brings along his Pick of the Month, the 90s sci-fi hit, Buffy the Vampire Slayer!  Find out why all three of us weren't thrilled when it was released but quickly became fans when we gave it a try.  Why is this one of Toby's favorite shows and how would it stand up today if it were brought back?  Enjoy the show!

  • Episode 50 - John Jennings & Lovecraft Country

    27/02/2021 Duración: 01h48min

    It's February and our guest this month is Eisner and Bram Stoker Award winning writer John Jennings!  John is also a professor of media and cultural studies at the University of California at Riverside and has just created the ABRAMS Megascope line of graphic novels, and of course he's a huge Doctor Who fan.  John drops by to talk about his impressive writing career, how his Doctor Who fandom began, and what scared us all growing up. Then John brings his Pick of the Month, the HBO hit sci-fi drama series, Lovecraft Country!  We discuss the anthology-like structure of the show, how the show represented the Black experience, how the book differs from the show, and quite a bit about Lovecraft himself. whoandcompany@yahoo.com  

  • Episode 49 - The Faceless Ones with James & Michele of the DWP

    28/01/2021 Duración: 59min

    It's become a tradition here at Who & Company to have our friends from The Doctor Who Podcast join us to discuss a Doctor Who classic.  As we kick off Year 5, James and Michele join us to discuss the recently animated release, The Faceless Ones!  We talk about the story, the era, and how well this one holds up as a Troughton adventure. Thanks for listening and see you next month! whoandcompany@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/TheDoctorWhoPodcast

  • Episode 48 - Deb Stanish & House Hunters

    31/12/2020 Duración: 01h19min

    Our holiday season episode features a fantastic podcaster of the award-winning Doctor Who podcast, Verity!  It's Deb Stanish!  Deb drops in to talk about her fandom, her unique perspective of 2020, the joys of doing a weekly podcast, and even a Verity! exclusive at the end of the episode. Then Deb brings her Pick of the Month, the HGTV powerhouse home buying show, House Hunters!  Join us as we discuss cathedral ceilings, open floor plans, million dollar homes, and....snail painters. Thanks to all of our guests in 2020 and we will see you next month for the start of our 5th year!

  • Episode 47 - Rhianne Starbuck & Grey's Anatomy

    30/11/2020 Duración: 01h18min

    It's November which means Doctor Who Month and what better way to celebrate than to invite a talented actress whose work at Big Finish produced the voice of the first companion of color in the Doctor Who comics, Sharon Davies.  Our guest is Rhianne Starbuck!  Rhianne joins us to discuss how she got started, how she's been keeping busy in lockdown, and her dream role. Then we scrub up for her Pick of the Month, the long-running ABC medical drama, Grey's Anatomy!  Join us as we revel in this powerhouse of a show that's well into its 17th year. See you next month!

  • Episode 46 - Leon from Who Back When & Star Trek: The Next Generation

    31/10/2020 Duración: 01h44min

    Happy Halloween and welcome to our October episode of Who & Company which has absolutely NO relevance to Halloween whatsoever!  But what we do have is one of the wonderful and talented hosts of Who Back When!  Leon joins the Company this month to talk about podcasting, Doctor Who, and making Star Trek films in college. Speaking of Star Trek, Leon then brings along his Pick of the Month - one of the greatest sci-fi shows of all time, Star Trek: The Next Generation!  We discuss 3 very popular episodes, why this show was so effective, and how it stands up to the current wave of Star Trek shows, including Picard. See you next month!

  • Episode 45 - Robert Hack & Quatermass and the Pit

    30/09/2020 Duración: 01h24min

    Watch your step!  This month, comic artist Robert Hack joins us to discuss the numerous comic titles he's worked on including X-Files, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and of course, Doctor Who. Then Robert offers up his Pick of the Month, the 1950's sci-fi television epic, Quatermass and the Pit!  We discuss the many versions of Quatermass over the years and what a massive impact it's had on UK television, especially Doctor Who.   Join us!  See you next month!

  • Episode 44 - Emily Cook & Fleabag

    30/08/2020 Duración: 01h22min

    As summer draws to a close, our guest this month is someone who hopefully has brightened your day during these months of lockdown.  She organized Doctor Who: Lockdown!, a series of watch-along/tweet-along online Doctor Who watching parties.  Beyond that, she's a journalist, writer, producer, and assistant editor at Doctor Who Magazine - it's Emily Cook! Emily stops by to talk about what sparked the idea of Doctor Who: Lockdown!, what it's like to work for Doctor Who Magazine, and how she discovered the show herself.  Then she presents her Pick of the Month, the award-winning comedy/drama, Fleabag!

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