Since technically these songs are not podsafe…I won’t publish a track list here on the website. There are no polls or geeky spins for this episode either….those will return in the next episode.

This episode is for you Pop….we sure do miss ya down here….Happy Birthday!

Love,
Brad

Please note however that while this version has been slightly remastered to improve sound quality (leveled the sound a little better, and replaced the music with cleaner higher quality versions of the exact same thing) the audio is still a little rough in places as it was recorded on older equipment and not in the best of conditions either. (in a large convention hall at Dragon*Con)

Brian from the British Invaders podcast brings us a brief history of the character Sarah-Jane Smith, and John from the Critical Myth podcast along with Treeva from Alabama call in to the voicemail line and share their feelings and memories as well.

Special musical guests for this episode are: New Magnet with their song “What’s the Story Sarah Jane?” and Talis Kimberley with “Goodnight, Sarah-Jane”

Brad, Adam and Christina welcome a TARDIS full of companions this week! We welcome back Justin, and introduce Nick and Richard! We would like to pay our respects to Nicholas Courtney and dedicate this episode to one of his favorite classic episodes, Inferno with the Third Doctor, Jon Pertwee. Nick gives us a synopsis of how U.N.I.T. came to be, and the origin of the character of Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart. He discusses ownership of characters and the Peter Cushing movies, and gives us an overview of the Inferno story. He adds anecdotes about the continuity and familial relationship between cast and crew of the era.

When we return, we’ve watched the seven part story and come back to discuss the brilliance of Nicholas Courtney. Having played a duel role in the story, he got to flex his acting muscles and the whole gang appreciates his prowess. Richard also discuss him in Terror of the Zygons with Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor and Mawdryn Undead among others. The group discusses the possibilities and their wishes for his passing’s mention in the show. Nick discusses the mention of obscure companions, like Polly, in the recent mention of The Doctor’s companions past. Tributes to previously lost members of the Doctor Who family are mentioned and Christina hopes they put an appropriate one on the next set of DVDs. Justin wants Nick and Richard to teach Who University, and Christina and Adam will gladly attend. Nick talks about multiple releases of DVDs that now include new extra features, including multiple commentary tracks. Justin and Brad talk about Who episodes on Netflix and the up-side of cutting the cable. Nick mentions the many bonus features on the 2 Entertain DVDs, including the U.N.I.T recruitment video on the Spearhead From Space DVDs. Justin asks what Nick and Richard’s hopes for homages to classic Doctor in the new series. Both agree that the new series does justice to things such as the Macra, and Richard would like to see new episodes produced in the old style. Richard points out the magic wand of the Sonic Screwdriver and notes the quick dialogue in the new series, wishing for more conversation. Nick misses the adventure relationship on the show and enjoyed that facet of the Doctor’s relationship with Donna. Although he appreciates Steven Moffat and Russel T. Davies, he wishes Terrance Dicks would write for the show. They discuss rights to various monsters and overuse versus changing a particular villain. Nick shares the origin of the Dalek stories and how they played out for each Doctor, as well as the Master’s role in the 1971 Doctor. They debate on the lack of use of the Tardis to travel beyond earth in the past few years. Justin mentions the Graham Norton interruption in his past season, and Nick throws in a theory of the Cybermen in different universes and finds the Tenth Planet versions the scariest. Brad and Christina tell the tale of the most frightening “Are You My Mummy” moment. We go from Autons to Cybermats to Cybershades. What scares you? Justin shares that he’s going to arm his young nephew with a Sonic Screwdriver! Nick shares his favorite spot for Who swag, Whona.com! Justin and Brad talk about the Doctor Who iPod game.

In a mini-impromptu Geek Cuisine, Brad shares his Mike’s Hard Strawberry Lemonade and another bag of Jelly Babies! Christina opted for a proper English Who watching and had tea with her Jelly Babies.

In conclusion, we’d like to thank Nick, Richard and Justin for joining us for our honoring Nicholas Courtney in a way only geeks can!

Howdy folks! This isn’t a normal episode of PodCulture, but one I wanted to share. On Friday December 3rd my father passed after a long and difficult struggle with cancer. This episode is is his memorial service. I had always wanted to have Dad here on the show at some point, but alas it never happened. This way Dad can at last be a part of the show thru the words and feeling expressed by his friends and family.

Thanks for listening gang, and we will be back to the usual geekery soon!

Peace,
Brad

Whether you knew him as Scully’s dad on The X-Files, Major Garland Briggs on Twin Peaks or as General George S. Hammond on Stargate: SG1, fans were treated with a brilliant and heartfelt performance in everything Don did.

We had the distinct privilege of meeting Don at Dragon*Con two ago, and the genuine kindness of his man became a favorite memory of the trip. He was so happy to sit and chat with us, sign autographs and answer questions. A brilliant storyteller, consummate actor, and immeasurable footprint has been swept from us. May he be just on the other side of The Event Horizon, just waiting with smiles and jokes to share.

Please join us as we share clips from past convention panels, and some of our memories. We would also like to thank the listeners who have shared their stories with us (and you) as well.

Should you wish to, please make a donation to the American Heart Association in Don’s memory.

As long-time listeners to the show may know Christina and I used to host a short-lived podcast called Stargate Louisville. I want to open the iris on that show one more time and would like to do a tribute show for Don. To make this even more of a tribute I would like YOUR help. If you have a special memory of meeting him at a convention, or a favorite moment from the show, please let us know in your own words. You can record something and email it to me: Brad (at) PodCulture.net or call the voicemail line at 206-338-3763, and leave it there.

I’d like to get this out and on the feed as soon as possible. Prob not the next episode of PodCulture (show 111) due out Wed 7/2) but the following one (due out 7/9).

A very special Geek Cuisine incorporates two of Joe’s favorite sources of sugar. We’ve got four varieties of root beer: Thomas Kemper, Hank’s, Stewarts, and Abita. Combine those with the fantastic Australian Violet Crumble candy bar, and you can practically hear our teeth ache!

Our musical guests for this tribute are two of Joe’s favorite geeky songs, Skullcrusher Mountain from the fabulous Jonathan Coulton, and Scott Bakula by Sunspot Music.

Finally, a song written especially in Joe’s honor. Enjoy Mason Rocket by the band, Beatnik Turtles.

We’ll be back next week with our normal doses of geektainment.

Very special thanks to Cheyenne Wright from www.arcanetimes.com for the fantastic artwork of two fallen heroes!

We first take a moment to pay respect to two fallen heroes of ours. Don Knotts and Andreas Katsulas. Then we discuss several upcoming movies (Ultraviolet and SpiderMan 3) Argue about the various Spidey incarnations over the years and their costumes. The Geek Cuisine segment showcases Milkshake Kit-Kats. We announce the website redesign for PodCulture, and open the show up for review submissions with our new P.O. Box. Promos for the show include the Geek Fu Action Grip and TREKS in SciFi podcasts.