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Episode 25 Doctor Who

Nerdology UKNov 16, 2013
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Episode 52 Anniversary Chat

Episode 52 Anniversary Chat

On the tenth anniversary of our first episode dropping into the podcast feed, Mark is joined by Matt Barber to reluctantly talk about his entry into the Black Archive series of books about The Dæmons We also have an absolute barnstormer of a tune from the  incredibly talented Momo:Tempo You can hear more from Matt over on the Strangers In Space Podcast
Jan 13, 202201:12:07
Tom's Favourite Things

Tom's Favourite Things

In this bonus episode Mark is joined by his 7 year old son, Tom.  They discuss his favourite things to watch, play and read. Bluey: https://www.bluey.tv/ Captain Underpants: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80179782 The Beano: https://www.beano.com/ ZXMany: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfVPkqHdqDon3OfKn6Qm1kA Super Mario 3D World: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/super-mario-3d-world-plus-bowsers-fury-switch/ Dirty Bertie: https://www.alanmacdonald-author.co.uk/dirty-bertie/
Sep 07, 202114:59
Episode 51 Doctor Who: The New Adventures At 30

Episode 51 Doctor Who: The New Adventures At 30

While Mark is busy editing some more episodes of our sister show All Of Time And Space, Iain and Matt have a chat about Virgin's New Adventures series of Doctor Who books. Looking back thirty years on, will the memory cheat? All Of Time And Space Podcast https://anchor.fm/alloftimeandspace Iain's Timewyrm Genesys Blog: https://www.iainmartinbooks.co.uk/thirty-years-of-the-new-adventures-looking-back-at-timewyrm-genesys/ Ben Aaronovitch’s website: https://www.benaaronovitch.com Matt Barber’s Daemons: https://obversebooks.co.uk/product/26-daemons/ Strangers In Space Podcast https://strangersinspace.libsyn.com/ Mordew by Alex Pheby: https://www.waterstones.com/book/mordew/alex-pheby/9781913111120
Jun 12, 202101:40:55
Jim and Dwayne Talk The Tripods

Jim and Dwayne Talk The Tripods

Dwayne Bunney from the Sirens Of Audio podcast took time out to sit down and chat with Jim Baker about his experiences making the cult BBC Sc-Fi programme The Tripods. Thank you to Jim for being so generous with his time, and to Dwayne for making it happen. The Sirens Of Audio on Twitter Jim's Heritage Soap Web Page Jim on Twitter
Feb 20, 202127:25
All Of Time And Space Trailer

All Of Time And Space Trailer

Join Mark and Iain as they take a journey through all of time and space. In this new monthly podcast, they will be watching all of Doctor Who in broadcast order. Yes. Even the missing ones. Also along for the ride are a galaxy of wonderful guests. So please come and join us for the trip of a lifetime! All Of Time And Space website All Of Time And Space on Twitter All Of Time And Space on Facebook Are you watching along too? Why not email the show? Classic Doctor Who on BritBox
Jul 15, 202000:59
Episode 50 Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Episode 50 Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Mark is joined by Erik and Lindsey to take a look back at Joss Whedon's hit TV show Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Erik on Twitter  Lindsey on Twitter Erik can also be heard on: So Much Stuff To Sing The Writers' Room The Real McCoy Lindsey can also be heard on: Trek This Out Erik recommends: Take Me To The World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration Lindsey recommends: Jonathan Creek Sir Patrick Stewart reads a sonnet a day Harry Potter At Home Mark recommends: John Finnemore: Cabin Fever
May 16, 202001:49:04
Bonus Episode Lockdown with John

Bonus Episode Lockdown with John

Mark is joined by John Aitken from Progtor Who and Trek This Out for a chat about podcasting, music, YouTube, comics and more... John on Twitter Progtor Who Trek This Out Simply Woodworking Marc Atkinson Music Stone Roses power cut on Later Doctor Who/Star Trek Assimilation Big Finish on Spotify The Last Best Hope Disney + Bad Wilf Podcast
Apr 08, 202050:25
Episode 49 Enter The Dragon

Episode 49 Enter The Dragon

Mark is joined by Mark John from the Diddly Dum podcast.  Up for discussion are Bruce Lee's classic martial arts movie "Enter The Dragon", plus Jackie Chan's "Police Story", daft ninjas, pretentious twenty-somethings and much more. Diddly Dum Mark John on Twitter Ken Campbell's seance anecdote Tragically I Was An Only Twin Goodbye Again The Rise And Fall Of The Trigan Empire Disney + The Faceless Ones on Blu-Ray Sirens Of Audio Podcast
Mar 29, 202001:13:04
Episode 48 The West Wing

Episode 48 The West Wing

Mark is joined by Matt Barber and Iain Martin to discuss Aaron Sorkin's groundbreaking political drama "The West Wing". Matt on Twitter Iain on Twitter Mark on Twitter To Be Or Not To Be 3 Iron Trailer The Mirror And The Light Kim Jiyoung Born 1982 Something Rhymes With Purple The Black Archive: The Daemons Winterhill by Iain Martin Rate and review Nerdology UK
Mar 08, 202001:34:35
Episode 47 Doctor Who: The TV Movie

Episode 47 Doctor Who: The TV Movie

Mark is joined by Lindsey from the Trek This Out podcast to discuss the 1996 Paul McGann TV Movie. Trek This Out Lindsey on Twitter Mark on Twitter Monty Python on Blu-Ray The Kingmaker The Sirens Of Audio The Twelfth Day All Four No Offence
Feb 20, 202001:16:01
Bonus Episode: Doctor Who 2010 - 2019

Bonus Episode: Doctor Who 2010 - 2019

Join Mark and Iain on a journey through a decade of Doctor Who. Rate and review the show! Iain's Website Iain on Twitter Mark on Twitter
Feb 18, 202001:21:16
Episode 46 Dr Hue

Episode 46 Dr Hue

Mark is joined by Rich and Kieran to talk about their incredible colourisation of Day Of Armageddon, episode two of the 1965 Doctor Who serial The Daleks' Master Plan. Links: Rich on Twitter Kieran on Twitter Australian Bushfire Relief Rich recommends The Lacuna Gallifrey One Mark recommends Miss Marple on Blu-Ray Rate the podcast
Jan 21, 202037:22
Episode 45 Doctor Who: Spyfall

Episode 45 Doctor Who: Spyfall

Mark is joined by Bob Fleming from the Trek This Out podcast and author and podcaster Iain Martin to discuss the Doctor Who series 12 opener "Spyfall".
Jan 12, 202001:05:55
Episode 44 Tomb Talk

Episode 44 Tomb Talk

Mark is once again joined by Lindsey to talk about the 1967 Doctor Who story The Tomb Of The Cybermen. Do you have a classic series Doctor Who recommendation for Lindsey? You can tweet her @lha_again on Twitter.    
Nov 05, 201901:03:18
Episode 43 Paperback Writer

Episode 43 Paperback Writer

Mark is joined by Simon Brett, Hayden Gribble, and Iain Martin to discuss writing, publishing and more...   Iain's website Hayden's website Simon's website  
Oct 01, 201901:37:03
Episode 42 Nigel Kneale's Beasts

Episode 42 Nigel Kneale's Beasts

Mark is joined by Phil Cannon from The Who's He? Podcast and Jim Cameron from The Krynoid Podcast to discuss Nigel Kneale's 1976 ITV series Beasts. Links: Beasts on YouTube The Krynoid Podcast Who's He? Podcast Who's He Video Podcast   Phil recommends: Classic Ghost Stories by MR James The Brokenwood Mysteries   Jim recommends: Yonderland Hauntology Hauntology Sleep   Mark recommends: Omoiyari by Kishi Bashi Unsee The Future
Sep 01, 201901:23:50
Episode 41 Bob and Vincent and The Doctor

Episode 41 Bob and Vincent and The Doctor

Mark is joined by Bob Fleming from the Progtor Who podcast. We'll be looking back at Vincent and The Doctor from Matt Smith's first series. You can find Bob at Progtor Who Bob recommends Sapiens and Guy Pratt Mark recommends Unknown Pleasures: Inside Joy Division and Black Mirror
Aug 01, 201946:33
Episode 40 Nintendo Switch

Episode 40 Nintendo Switch

Mark is joined by Brendan Jones to talk about gaming and in particular the Nintendo Switch. You can find Brendan here: Twitter Flight Through Entirety Bondfinger Jodie Into Terror YouTube Brendan recommends The Angry Videogame Nerd Mark recommends Quickly Kevin, Will He Score? Josh Snares' YouTube channel
Jul 16, 201901:59:60
Episode 39 Fandom

Episode 39 Fandom

Join Mark and Lindsey as they have a chat about fandom covering Sherlock Holmes, Harry Potter, Fan Fiction and more. You can follow Lindsey on Twitter: @lha_again Lindsey recommends Years And Years Mark recommends Danger Mouse and Chernobyl    
Jul 01, 201901:00:24
Episode 38 Stan and Ollie

Episode 38 Stan and Ollie

Join Mark and Suky as they take a look at the 2018 biopic "Stan & Ollie". Also up for discussion are Good Omens, The Man In The High Castle and Sneaky Pete. You can hear more from Suky over at Progtor Who and Dr Whose Line Is It Anyway.
Jun 09, 201959:46
Episode 37 Doctor Who: Rescue Rant

Episode 37 Doctor Who: Rescue Rant

Join Mark, Suky and Ben as they look back at the 1965 Doctor Who story The Rescue.  Ben has something that he needs to get off his chest... Also up for discussion are Fleabag, After Life, Pete The Cat, You & Who: One More Lifetime, and more. You can find Ben at Tower Of Technobabble You can hear more from Suky at Progtor Who and Dr Whose Line Is It Anyway
Jun 01, 201901:18:42
Episode 36 Supermarionation

Episode 36 Supermarionation

Mark is joined by Hayden Gribble from the Diddly Dum & Podcasters Royale podcasts to discuss the work of Gerry Anderson, Red Dwarf, Doctor Who, James Bond and more.
May 22, 201901:29:19
Episode 35 Into The Woods

Episode 35 Into The Woods

Erik and Amy join Mark to discuss Stephen Sondheim's much-loved musical.
Apr 23, 201901:15:36
Episode 34 Wilson!

Episode 34 Wilson!

Mark and Iain chat about Doctor who and Twin Peaks.
Feb 25, 201901:22:37
Episode 33 Rogue One Review

Episode 33 Rogue One Review

Mark is joined by Simon Brett from the Blue Box Podcast and Rob Irwin from The Doctor Who Show to chat about the newest instalment from the Star Wars series. The Blue Box Podcast The Doctor Who Show Book Auctions For Hope For HH UK Also up for discussion are: Marco Polo Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Luke Cage  
Dec 18, 201601:16:23
Episode 32 X Files

Episode 32 X Files

Mark is joined by Iain Martin from Five Minute Fiction to look back at the X Files in readiness for the new 6 part mini series due to air in February. X Files On Channel 5 (UK) BBC Drama clip Winterhill David Bowie  Survivors From Big Finish Suede
Jan 23, 201601:14:47
Episode 31 The Podcast Awakens

Episode 31 The Podcast Awakens

Mark is joined by Rob Irwin of WhoWars and The Doctor Who Show to talk about the new instalment of the saga set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. *Spoiler Alert* We would recommend listening to this podcast after seeing the movie as major plot points are discussed during this episode.
Jan 03, 201601:30:32
Episode 30 The Five Doctors

Episode 30 The Five Doctors

Mark is joined by those three cheeky scamps from the Diddly Dum Podcast; Doc Whom; Al No and The Reverend Captain Hullo Porro to provide a commentary for Doctor Who's twentieth anniversary story The Five Doctors.  
Jan 27, 201502:10:32
Episode 29 Bringing Up Baby

Episode 29 Bringing Up Baby

Mark is joined by Ben Schneider from The Tower Of Technobabble podcast, Deb Stanish from the Verity! podcast and Lee Rawlings from The Blue Box Podcast as we try to navigate our way through bringing up the ultimate nerd. Also featuring new music from friend of the show Momo:Tempo
May 19, 201401:47:06
Episode 28 Marvel Madness

Episode 28 Marvel Madness

Mark is joined by Dave Davis from the Tower Of Technobabble podcast and Simon Brett from the Blue Box podcast to talk about comic books.
May 05, 201401:16:56
Episode 27 Doctor Who Reconstructions

Episode 27 Doctor Who Reconstructions

Ben Schneider (AKA The Repeater) from the Tower Of Technobabble joins Mark to talk about Doctor Who reconstructions; fan made slide shows/CGI movies of missing stories that bring them back to life. Also discussed are Big Foot, Firefly and American Horror Story. Twitter: @NerdologyUK              @TOTechnobabble Facebook: Nerdology                  Tower Of Technobabble Blog: Nerdology          Tower Of Technobabble iTunes: Nerdology             Tower Of Technobabble  facebook.com/NerdologyUK
Jan 26, 201402:03:44
Episode 26 Agatha Christie

Episode 26 Agatha Christie

Erik Stadnik from The Doctor Who Book Club, Doctor Who: The Writers' Room and The Classic Horror Cast along with Deb Stanish from the Verity! podcast join Mark to talk about arguably the greatest murder mystery writer of all time Agatha Christie. Also discussed are Sleepy Hollow, American Horror Story: Coven and The Walking Dead.
Dec 01, 201301:16:10
Episode 25 Doctor Who

Episode 25 Doctor Who

Mark and Declan come up with their list of Doctor Who stories as an entry in to the world of the Classic Series. They also discuss The Night Of The Doctor, The Light At The End and more!
Nov 16, 201302:03:16
Episode 24 Band Of Brothers

Episode 24 Band Of Brothers

Mark is joined by Suky Khakh and Lina Burgard to talk about the HBO series Band Of Brothers. Mark @MarkCockram Suky @Cyberman_151 Lina @LCBurghard You can find us at @NerdologyUK on Twitter, at www.facebook.com/NerdologyUK and bit.ly/nerdology You can also email us at nerdologyuk@gmail.com
Sep 08, 201345:35
Episode 23 Summer Blockbusters

Episode 23 Summer Blockbusters

Friend of the show Eric Escamilla dropped by to talk about his opinions of the big movie releases of the summer. Twitter: Mark @MarkCockram Eric @Bullitt33 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mostly Harmless Cutaway: http://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com/ Prognosis Negative: http://prognosisnegative.libsyn.com/ 
Aug 20, 201358:18
Episode 22 The Prisoner

Episode 22 The Prisoner

Peter Webber and Bill Lynas return to talk about the 1960s cult classic TV series The Prisoner. Also discussed in this episode are NOS4R2, Hannibal, Hot Fuzz and more! Mark: @markcockram Peter: @peterjwebber You & Who Contact Has Been Made: http://miwkpublishing.com/store/index.php?_a=product&product_id=27 The interview mentioned in the show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiIUnCMpGbM
Jul 14, 201301:31:07
Episode 21 The Goonies

Episode 21 The Goonies

Erika from Verity! and Steven from Radio Free Skaro and The Memory Cheats discuss the classic '80s kids movie, plus Doctor Who, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, Tripods and more. Mark: @markcockram Erika: @HollyGoDarkly Steven: @Legopolis http://veritypodcast.wordpress.com/ http://www.radiofreeskaro.com/ http://thememorycheats.libsyn.com/
Jun 03, 201357:59
Episode 20 The Great Gatsby

Episode 20 The Great Gatsby

Erik Stadnik from The Doctor Who Book Club podcast and Doctor Who: The Writer's Room is back to talk about F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and the new movie adaptation. Mark @markcockram Erik @sjcaustenite
May 23, 201301:14:17
Episode 19 Kubrick

Episode 19 Kubrick

Mark and J.R. discuss film director Stanley Kubrick. Also up for discussion are Endeavour and Broadchurch.

Apr 29, 201301:44:39
Episode 18 The Tomorrow People

Episode 18 The Tomorrow People

Mark is joined by Nat (previously of Bridging The Rift) and they discuss among other things: The Tomorrow People and Dark Season, plus Community and Elementary and more... All the episodes of Bridging The Rift can be downloaded here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ntxkzzt580r8453/a8guabY1jg Mark @MarkCockram Nat @Quarridors @NerdologyUK
Apr 20, 201301:46:39
Episode 17 American Horror Story

Episode 17 American Horror Story

Sean from the TARDIS Tavern and the Doctor Who Book Club Podcast drops by to have a chat about FX's American Horror Story. Also mentioned are LOST, Game Of Thrones and Agatha Christie. @NerdologyUK Mark: @markcockram Sean: @tardistavern http://dwbcpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/ http://tardistavern.libsyn.com/ http://dwbcp.libsyn.com/
Apr 02, 201343:12
Episode 16 Phonicon/Momo:Tempo

Episode 16 Phonicon/Momo:Tempo

Mark is joined by Simon Brett and Lee Rawlings, the organisers of Phonicon, Exeter's newest Sci-Fi convention Also providing humorous chat and music is Timo Peach AKA Momo:Tempo Mark: @markcockram Simon: @simonbrett Lee: @montagfire Timo: @momotempo facebook.com/nerdologyuk www.phonicon.org.uk www.momotempo.co.uk Momo:Tempo on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/momo-tempo/id379592823?uo=4
Mar 23, 201301:01:41
Episode 15 Doctor Who Anniversary Stories

Episode 15 Doctor Who Anniversary Stories

Mark is joined by Declan May to talk about the Doctor Who anniversary stories, plus Red Dwarf and Cabin Pressure. Nerdology is sponsored by CSO The Cult Fanzine http://www.csofanzine.blogspot.co.uk/ Mark @markcockram Dec @Declan_May @NerdologyUK facebook.com/NerdologyUK
Mar 14, 201302:02:48
Episode 14 Sherlock Holmes

Episode 14 Sherlock Holmes

Mark is joined by Josh Zimon from Mostly Harmless Cutaway and The Memory Cheats to discuss an enduring literary hero who's as popular today as when he first appeared in 1887. Twitter Mark: @MarkCockram Josh: @whomejz          @TheMemoryCheats          http://thememorycheats.libsyn.com/          http://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com/
Jan 19, 201301:02:01
Episode 13 A Very Nerdy Christmas

Episode 13 A Very Nerdy Christmas

Mark and Peter Webber talk about Doctor Who Christmas specials and some of the movies and TV shows they enjoyed in 2012, and an audio feature from listener Suky Khakh on childhood Christmas TV favourites and his picks of the year in TV shows and movies. Twitter: @nerdologyuk email: nerdologyuk@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/nerdologyuk Mark: @markcockram Peter: @peterjwebber
Dec 12, 201201:47:47
Episode 12 Comic Books And Gallifrey

Episode 12 Comic Books And Gallifrey

Mark is joined by Eric Escamilla from Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway and Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative. Topics up for discussion include comic books, Doctor Who, conventions, Arrow and more! Twitter: @nerdologyuk Facebook: facebook.com/nerdologyUK Blog: http://bit.ly/nerdology email: nerdologyuk@gmail.com Eric on Twitter: @BullittWHO                        @DoctorWhoMHC                        @ProgNeg                        http://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com/
Nov 25, 201201:26:41
Episode 11 Skyfall/James Bond

Episode 11 Skyfall/James Bond

Mark and Bill talk about one of 2012's most eagerly anticipated films, Daniel Craig's return as James Bond in Skyfall, and with this year also marking 50 years since Dr. No the first film being released, there are plenty of other Bond based topics covered. Also mentioned are Cockneys Vs Zombies and American Horror Story. Blog: http://bit.ly/nerdology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NerdologyUK Twitter: @nerdologyuk email: nerdologyuk@gmail.com
Nov 03, 201201:40:23
Episode 10 Nerdism

Episode 10 Nerdism

Mark is joined by Peter Webber, up for discussion are The Walking Dead, Survivors, Doctor Who, recons, Big Finish, Just A Minute, collecting and obsessiveness.There's also some great feedback from Sean, Erik, Declan, John, J.R. and Lee.Twitter: @nerdologyukFacebook: www.facebook.com/NerdologyUKBlog: http://bit.ly/nerdology
Oct 24, 201201:30:27
Episode 9 Star Wars

Episode 9 Star Wars

Mark, Simon and Lee get together to watch the 1977 sci-fi classic from George Lucas.

Aug 31, 201202:07:23
Episode 8 The Avengers

Episode 8 The Avengers

Mark and Bill discuss the classic British 1960s TV series The Avengers.

Aug 19, 201201:13:35