A 2008-2009 podcast archive covering episodes of FOX's 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles' from hosts Derek Russell and Steve Glosson.
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A show dedicated to watching, reviewing, and bickering over the entertainment of yesteryear. Whether they're the classics that defined the era, blockbuster failures that fell off the face of the Earth, or features that never made a name for themselves, it's all fair game! Don’t forget to subscribe to find out when we post! Hosted by video editor/content creator Nicholas Abouhamad alongside Sierra Watson, Raekwon Davis and Michael Capurso. Send your episode recommendations to @themediaobscura ...
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Join host Zaki Hasan for a jaunt through your favorite pop culture artifacts of yesteryear!
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An oral history of save-our-show TV fan campaigns. Have you ever wondered why your favourite TV show was cancelled before its time? In 'On The Bubble podcast', Josh Liston delves into the who's, the how's, the when's and the why's, of save-our-show fan campaigns.
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5. Is It Too Early To Call Top Gun: Maverick a Classic? | Glaring Admissions
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Nick and Raekwon are back to chat about Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick on the latest episode of Glaring Admissions! Be sure to drop your thoughts on whether or not the 2022 sequel to Top Gun can really be considered a classic already down in the comments, as well as your thoughts on the series as a whole. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…
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4. Independence Day (Should We Celebrate Independence Day?) | Glaring Admissions
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Independence Day is a 1996 action/disaster blockbuster that was directed by Roland Emmerich. It stars Bill Pullman, Will Smith, and Jeff Goldblum (among many others) as humans forced to scramble to fight off an alien invasion in the days leading up to the 4th of July. The film was released to massive success back in the 90s and briefly held the tit…
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3. Mulholland Drive (Baby's First Lynch Movie) | Glaring Admissions
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Mulholland Drive is a 2001 surrealist drama/mystery that was written and directed by David 'Garmonbozia' Lynch. The film stars Naomi Watts and Laura Harring as two women investigating the circumstances that brought Harring's character (Rita) to Watts' (Betty, not Betsie's, I promise) door. Along the way, surrealism happens. Ya know, Lynch stuff.Cha…
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Will Ron Livington's 'Loudermilk' Ever Get a Season 4?
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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In this episode we look at the question: Will Ron Livingston's 'Loudermilk' ever get a Season 4? Clarifications. Loudermilk first aired on Oct. 17, 2017 on Audience Network for ten episodes. Resources. ComingSoon.net YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/I7y8ag3tYEk?si=QTC58jhuox5f0wKm&t=564 Socials @joshuac…
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On this installment of the Nostalgia Theater show Zaki is pleased to welcome legendary character actor WILLIAM SADLER for an in-depth discussion about his many decades on stage and screen. From DIE HARD 2 to BILL & TED to THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION and much more, Mr. Sadler has plenty of stories and insights to share, including thoughts on his latest…
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Today marks 15 Years since FOX Canceled 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'.
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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Today (May 18th 2024) marks 15 years since FOX officially canceled 'Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles' and ignited one of the most talked-about (and enduring) fan-campaigns of all-time. As a side-note, they also canceled your Host Josh's favourite show of all-time, and he's still not happy about it. C…
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Family Guy saved by Record DVD Sales, Adult Swim and Cartoon Network (and kinda by FOX)
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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In 2001, FOX canceled Family Guy after just 3 Seasons, but what happened next was something that FOX did not expect. Resources. https://www.businessinsider.com/fans-saved-tv-show-2018-6#dvd-sales-brought-family-guy-back-from-a-two-year-absence-11 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0182576/episodes/?season=4 M…
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Arthur Conan Doyle cancelled 'Sherlock Holmes' in 1893 and Fans Campaigned to Save Sherlock
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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In 1893, Arthur Conan Doyle cancelled Sherlock Holmes and instigated the first known save-our-character fan campaign. Links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-science-of-fandom/202401/save-our-show-why-fans-fight-back-when-shows-are-cancelled Music: https://youtu.be/gDe2lPA2jfI?si=BtB-FRI8VOP4…
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2. Total Recall is Apparently Indiana Jones on Mars? | Glaring Admissions
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Total Recall is a 1990 Paul Verhoeven directed adaptation of the Phillip K. Dick story "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale." It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Douglas Quaid, a construction worker who dreams of going to Mars and stops at Rekall Incorporated to have the memories of one such trip implanted into his brain. However, something goes wro…
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1. Jurassic Park (This Is Somehow Underrated) | Glaring Admissions
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Introducing Glaring Admissions, a show dedicated to watching/discussing iconic, famous movies that we've somehow missed out on! Join us on our inaugural episode as we sit down and discuss Steven Speilberg's iconic 1993 action/suspense/horror classic, Jurassic Park! It's spawned *a lot* of sequels, was worked on concurrently with Schindler's List an…
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85 Years of Batman (with Glenn Greenberg)
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Last year we talked Superman's 85th, now it's the Dark Knight's turn! To celebrate 85 years since Batman's very first appearance in 1939's DETECTIVE COMICS 27, Zaki is back with author and comic book historian Glenn Greenberg about his new book-length magazine digging into the Caped Crusader's legend and legacy.…
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Ryan Reynolds on Anne with an E - OTB Snapshot
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Listen/Share/Say Hello: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ " You guys might want to renew 'Anne with an E'. Unless final season is just a fun way of saying halfway point". ~ Ryan Reynolds (via Twitter on Jan 4 2020) Soundscape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhL2iZEdLio Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshu…
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99. Rad (Thunder in Your Heart is the greatest song of all time)
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Check out the full-video edit of this episode, complete with cutaways, on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCscDbMTovs2Zww6by8HSDMg 1986's BMX, underdog, feel-good, teen, coming of age cult movie "Rad" is coming back to theaters this Thursday for a holiday called "Rad day" and, in preparation for it, I decided to sit down with my good friend/podcast…
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Slayers: A Buffyverse Story (Disney vs Season 2)
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Share/Listen/Support: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Where is our Season 2 of Slayers: A Buffyverse Story? "Hugely disappointed to share that, despite its enormous success, Disney has refused to allow Audible to proceed with future seasons of SLAYERS: A BUFFYVERSE STORY. To my knowledge, they have provided no explanation." ~ Christop…
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Saving COMMUNITY - 'Six Seasons and a Movie', Art Exhibitions, and CommuniCon
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https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb In this episode we take a look at the fan campaign to save NBC's much-loved comedy series, Community. Full Episode Links, Resources and Materials can be found here: https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb Socials @joshuacliston on X. @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find more about On The Bubble podcast…
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Media Obscura's back and, on this week's episode, we're tackling Wild Wild (ficka) Wild Wild West, the 1999 Will Smith Box Office bomb! Join Nick, Sierra & Raekwon as they reminisce about this (not so) classic 90s action comedy! It's a film they all grew up with and have some nostalgia for it, so you'll be sure to hear the good, bad and ugly about …
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50 Years of Star Trek: The Animated Series (with Glenn Greenberg)
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I'm joined once again by friend of the show GLENN GREENBERG for a fun and freewheeling conversation celebrating the 50th anniversary of STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES! Listen in as we discuss the origins of the show, the highlights and lowlights, and some fascinating digressions about canon and fan entitlement. It's always a blast talking Trek with…
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S3E10: Departures Season 4 - with Co-Host and Co-Creator, Scott Wilson
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On The Bubble podcast: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Scott Wilson is the co-creator and co-host of the seminal Travel TV Show, Departures. In this episode Josh talks with Scott about the biggest question in the Departures fandom: "will we ever get a Departures Season 4?" Get The Full Episode Here: https://www.jcaldigital.org/moh/202…
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Mark A. Altman on Greatest Geek Year Ever - 1982
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I'm joined once again by regular guest MARK A. ALTMAN to talk up the new docuseries he wrote and co-produced, GREATEST GEEK YEAR EVER - 1982, which looks at the seminal cinematic experiences launched during that one magic year. Of course, when Mark is the guest, we always cast a wide net, and you can hear his thoughts on a variety of geek-related o…
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S3E9: Bagpipes and Save Carson Flags at Comic-Con 2007 - Stargate: Atlantis Fans United
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Listen and Engage: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Killing off Carson Beckett was a “Bonehead Decision.” ~ Maureen Ryan (The Chicago Tribune - 2007) In this episode we explore the massive fan reaction to the death of the much-loved Stargate: Atlantis character, Dr. Carson Beckett. Fans organised Bagpipes to play at Comic-Con 2007 and …
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S3E8: The Friday Night Death Slot vs Your Favourite TV Show
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Listen: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Friday Nights in North American Television have long been seen as the place TV shows go to die. But is the Friday Night Death Slot a real thing? Links and Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_night_death_slot https://gizmodo.com/agents-of-shield-and-inhumans-will-air-friday-nights-bu-…
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85 Years of Superman (with Glenn Greenberg)
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The Nostalgia Theater show returns with Zaki's in-depth discussion with author and Superman fan Glenn Greenberg about his new book-length magazine digging into the life, legacy, and legend of the Man of Steel just in time for his 85th anniversary (Superman's, not Glenn's).By MovieFilm Podcast
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S3E7: Sense8 vs Netflix (When a Cancellation Goes Both Ways)
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Listen/Share/Support the Pod: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In 2017 Netflix cancelled Sense8 and Fans started canceling Netflix. But did Fans get a Season 3 of the show they loved most? Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to…
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S3E6: Dollhouse Fans wanted a S2 renewal before S1 had even aired (FOX execs asked for patience)
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Listen and Engage: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Dollhouse S2 vs Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles S3 and much more on this episode of On The Bubble podcast. Dollhouse fans started petitioning for a S2 renewal before S1 had even started airing on FOX. Dollhouse Ratings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollhouse_(TV_series) Socials @…
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S3E5 - Will We Ever See Another TV Fan-Campaign Like Veronica Mars Again?
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Listen/Share/Contact: https://www.jcaldigital.org/otb "The machinations of save-our-show fan campaigns are always changing, but the passion fans have for the shows they love most, that never dies". Seven years after it was canceled, Veronica Mars returned to the screen in 2014 - the Big Screen. Funded to tune of $5.7M by fans via one of the most-ba…
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97. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (A handy thigh pistol)
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Nick and Raekwon (sans Sierra) tackle the 2008-2009 Terminator television series, The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Also, Nick loses his voice doing his Schwarzenegger impression. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support
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S3E4: Anthony Simcoe - Ka D'Argo from Farscape, and Steve Kerrigan from The Castle
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Anthony Simcoe played Ka D'Argo on Farscape and Steve Kerrigan on Working Dog's, The Castle. He's also an all-around Champion Fella. Josh's Socials: @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to the show directly over at https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb…
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96. Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku (Abraham Lincoln)
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Team Obscura reassembles to watch the 1990 unlicensed Dragon Ball movie, Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku. The film centers around Son Goku's first adventure to collect the seven magical Dragon Balls and features his friends Bulma, Puar, Oolong, Master Roshi, and Yamcha as well as the evil King Pilaf and... Nappa for some reason? Oh yeah, …
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S3E3: #RenewTheOrville - Being There at the Start of a Major Fan Campaign #TheOrvilleS4
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Support: https://patreon.com/joshuacliston In this episode Josh discusses the final few hours prior to the Season 3 Finale of The Orville: New Horizons. He talks about the emotions around being there right at the beginning of a fan campaign for a show you love. Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram…
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Team Obscura checks out the 2001 Brendan Fraser comedy "Monkeybone," directed by Peter Sellick. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support
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S3E2: Adrianne Palicki calls on fans to campaign for Mockingbird's MCU return
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Listen / Share / Connect: https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb This is just a short episode to let you all know that Campaigning isn't dead. It's not something of the past. And Adrianne Palicki (who portrayed Agent Bobbi Morse on Marvel's Agents of SHIELD) agrees. "I would love so much to play Mockingbird again. Bobbi Morse. Trust me, I vibe for that. I…
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94. Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (Go-Go Gadget Go-Go Dancers)
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The gang's back and they're looking at the 1965 Russ Meyers exploitation flick "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" on this weeks episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support
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S3E1: How 174,000 Nashies saved Nashville, and the #BringBackNashville fan campaign
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https://www.jcaldigital.org/otb In this episode we talk about how #Nashies saved the ABC Country Music Drama Nashville, and their 174,000 person fan campaign, got the attention on CMT (Country Music Television) and got the show renewed for multiple seasons. #SaveNashville Resource Links. https://www.change.org/l/us/nashville-saved-from-cancellation…
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93. Earth Girls Are Easy (Geena Davis and the Great Hairdryer Conspiracy)
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Team Obscura (re)returns after a month long hiatus due to some health/life stuff to cover the 1989 movie Earth Girls Are Easy! The movie is a musical science fiction romantic comedy that was directed by Julien Temple and follows Geena Davis as a bride-to-be as she navigates adultery, the existence of alien life, and other generally rom-com/sci fi t…
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Team Obscura chats about Richard Linklater's seminal 1990 film "Slacker," and spirals off into conversations about Linklater movies in general, education and the value of good conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support
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91. Game of Death (Spruce Bruce and the everlasting supply of Rob Schneider jokes)
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Team Obscura sits down and chats about the 1978 Bruce-ploitation movie "Game of Death," a feature film built off of unused footage from an unfinished Bruce Lee movie. The gang also chats about fake Rob Schneider movies, film twitter, and the world not being the worst someday hopefully maybe please just please. Check out more episodes of Media Obscu…
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90. Twins (Werner Herzog's Big Adventure)
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Team Obscura checks out the 1988 Ivan Reitman comedy film, Twins, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito! Also in this episode, the gang talks about nerd culture/the death of mid-budget movies and Nick launches into way too many middling impressions. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://th…
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89. Rush Hour (You Should've Gone For The Eye)
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Team Obscura returns for their first [full] episode in over a year to cover the 1998 buddy cop flick, Rush Hour. Also, Nick exposes a strange obsession with the movie's villain, Sang. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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We're back! Check out this reintroduction to the Media Obscura podcast as we update you about what's been going on for the past year. We'll be back on 2/8 with a brand new episode about Rush Hour! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support
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The Dark Matter cliffhanger and Syfy not getting Sci-Fi - with 'SP' from Legends of SHIELD - S02E04
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https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb Today we're joined by Legends of SHIELD co-host and producer Stargate 'SP' Pioneer. The guys discuss Dark Matter's cancellation, Syfy (the channel), and sci-fi (the TV genre). @onthebubblepod on Facebook. @onthebubblepod on Twitter. Email: josh@onthebubblepodcast.com Find more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus rea…
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After a pandemic-induced layover, the Nostalgia Theater show is back! For his return engagement, Zaki chats with Douglas Goldstein (Robot Chicken) about his work on Wizard and ToyFare magazines in the '90s, how ROBOT CHICKEN became the groundbreaking smash we know and love, and his new SyFy animated series DEVIL MAY CARE. Plus: What it was like rec…
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Joseph Mallozzi and the #TeamRaza #DarkMatterS4 fan campaign - S2E3
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Support: https://patreon.com/joshuacliston This is part 2 of our 3 part mini-series on the cancellation, fan-campaign and historical relevance of Syfy's Comedy/Drama #DARKMATTER. In this episode we take a look at the save-our-show fan campaign that very quickly sprung up to try and find Dark Matter a new home. We explore the perspective of showrunn…
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Saving Syfy's DARK MATTER - p1/3 The Cancellation. #TeamRaza #SaveDarkMatter S2E2
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Support: https://patreon.com/joshuacliston Topic: The Cancellation of SYFY's DARK MATTER. (This is part 1 of a 3 part mini-series about the save-our-show fan campaign for Dark Matter). Listen and Share ++ Links/Videos/Sources: https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Fi…
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Saving THE KILLING - how Netflix gave AMC's The Killing new life, twice. S2E1
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Support: https://patreon.com/joshuacliston In this episode we discuss how AMC's The Killing got itself cancelled and then renewed by AMC and Netflix, and then cancelled and renewed again - with a little more help from Netflix. Links and Resources: https://www.eonline.com/au/news/864329/sense8-and-18-other-tv-shows-that-beat-cancellation#photo-34074…
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