Doctor Who: Who & Company

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!

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!

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.

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!

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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!

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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!

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!

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.

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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!

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.

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.

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.

Hey everybody!  We just wanted to send a quick update to say that we haven't forgotten you.  Lots of family things and schoolwork to handle!  But we are coming back at the end of the month with a brand new episode!  Thanks for hanging with us!

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.

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 the 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!

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!

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!

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!

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 ENnies 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!

It's become a tradition here at Who & Company to do something a bit different in April and this year we decided to discuss some of our favorite movies and pair them with Doctor Who episodes!  No spoilers and plenty of clips.

Then Drew sits down with previous guest and fellow podcaster Eric Molinsky to catch up with Imaginary Worlds and what he thought of Series 12.

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!

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!

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!

Comic artist Robert Hack joins us this month to discuss his work on numerous projects including X-Files, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and of course, Doctor Who.  Then Robert offers up his Pick of the Month, the 1950s trailblazing sci-fi television serial, Quatermass and the Pit.  We talk about the tremendous influence this series had on sci-fi and horror, even up to the present day.

Emily Cook joins us this month to discuss the creation of Doctor Who: Lockdown, what it's like to work for Doctor Who Magazine, and her Pick of the Month, the award-winning comedy/drama, Fleabag!

Our guest this month is no stranger to Doctor Who podcast listeners.  He's hosted many podcasts covering Doctor Who, The Outer Limits, Sapphire and Steel, and various movies and TV shows.  He's Kyle Anderson!  Kyle drops by to discuss how he got into podcasting and what it's like to host some of the coolest sci-fi panels (including a brand new Red Dwarf one currently being shown on BritBox!).

Then he offers up his Pick of the Month, the Japanese cultural phenomenon known as Ultra Q!  We discuss why we like this very unique anthology series and why it's still popular today.

That's right!  Ace herself, Sophie Aldred, joins us to discuss her career, her new novel, At Childhood's End, and her Pick of the Month, Stranger Things!

Actress Sophie Hopkins sits down with us this month to talk about her career, what she's been up to since the pandemic shutdown, and even some baking skills.

Then we talk about the horror film Brackenmore (available on Amazon Prime in the US) and her role as April MacLean on the Doctor Who spinoff, Class!  We also discuss her Doctor Who fandom, working with Peter Capaldi, and what we've all been watching during our time at home the past few months.

Thanks for listening!

This month's guest is the winner of the guest spot offered on our show through the charity Who For Schools - Liam McNicholas from Australia!  Liam is a teacher, a writer, an advocate, a fellow podcaster, and, of course, a huge Doctor Who fan.  We discuss how he discovered the show and his very first episode.

Then Liam picks a gem of a series for his Pick of the Month - the 90s sci-fi epic series, Babylon 5!  We talk about the similarities of Babylon 5 and Doctor Who, the intricate storytelling and well-rounded characters, and how it would hold up today.  Enjoy!