Doctor Who: Who & Company

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 whoandcompany@yahoo.com.  See you next month!

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!

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! whoandcompany@yahoo.com  

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 longislanddoctorwho.com for guests, hotel information, and tickets.  That's August 18-20, 2023 at Holida

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. Email us at: whoandcompany@yahoo.com Twitter: @whoandcompany

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!

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) whoandcompany@yahoo.com

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. whoandcompany@yahoo.com

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! whoandcompany@yahoo.com  

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. whoandcompany@yahoo.com

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  

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.

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  

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!

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  

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!

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!