Podcast – Wekk Podcast

This week we talk about animation and our conversation wanders from Saturday morning cartoons to non-photorealistic rendering (and photorealistic rendering) to video games to painted cells. Below are some links to just some of the things we talk about. The Walk VR, Jacob Frey (The Present), La Luna (that Italian short Katy was talking about), Superman – Max… Continue reading Wekk Podcast – Ep 58 – Animation

“The Girl in the Fireplace” is quite literally a romp through time and space. Listen to Kellie and Kevin discuss this fan-favorite episode where we are introduced to a very famous figure in French history. There’s romance, there’s silliness, and there’s Mickey fore-shadowing events to come with his ineptitude. Enjoy, Whovians! Music Credit: “Five Armies”… Continue reading Wekk Whovians – Ep 20 – The Girl in the Fireplace – S02E04

Bewitched is comfort food. Bewitched is happiness. Bewitched is fun. All these things and more. This was a listener request and so fun to talk about. Katy found some background on why there were two Darrins and Kellie Mom Poll is the best. Some fun links: Mental Floss Article on behind the scenes facts, Time magazine article… Continue reading Growing up 70’s – Bewitched

Kellie and Kevin review “School Reunion,” which features the return of Classic Who characters, Sarah Jane Smith and K9. Kellie gushes over Anthony Stewart Head’s role as a headmaster, and Kevin reminisces about watching Tom Baker with Elisabeth Sladen as “Sarah Jane.” It’s a fun look back at a popular companion in a new setting.… Continue reading Wekk Whovians – Ep 19 – School Reunion – S02E03

We haven’t seen each other in a while so we took the time to hear what each other was up to. Warcraft movie, Drunks and Dragon’s podcast, Peaky Blinders binge watching, We’re Alive – Lockdown, Unspeakable Words, Lady Dynamite, and Nuts….so many nuts. Links of interest: Drunks and Dragons, Unspeakable Words, Nuts by Penny Lane “Lady Dynamite” Trailer

  This is a shorter, non-review episode made because Kellie was not with us this week. We pre-recorded her at the beginning and end, and in the middle, “future” Kevin rants and raves  about various parts of fandoms that try his patience a bit, and he talks a bit about Doctor Who news. “Five Armies”… Continue reading Wekk Whovians – Ep 18 – Rant ‘N Rave

We’ve reviewed ten shows so we thought it was time to rank our favorites. What had the best theme song, credit sequence, style, guest stars, and many, many more… The shows we’ve discussed so far: The Love Boat, The Hardy Boys, The Carol Burnett Show, The Rockford Files, Wonder Woman, Emergency!, The Odd Couple, Scooby… Continue reading Growing Up 70’s Bonus Episode

CARTOONS!!! Finally, Kellie and Katy discuss shows that really matter. Oddly enough, the original Scooby Doo only aired for twenty-five episodes over two seasons, but those fantastic mystery machine episodes sparked something in all who watched and none of us were ever able to let it go. Some fun links: Background Art Blog article, Larry Marks Interview “Growing… Continue reading Growing up 70’s – Scooby Doo Where Are You?

On this Series Two episode, we dive straight into the horror of werewolves on Doctor Who with “Tooth and Claw.” Kellie and Kevin pepper this episode with lots of trivia about the making of this episode as well as some tidbits about a few of the actors in this one. Thanks for listening, and please… Continue reading Wekk Whovians – Ep 17 – Tooth and Claw S02E02

Remember The Odd Couple? No, not that one, that one. No, the other one. Yes, the television show in the 70’s with Jack Klugman and Tony Randall. It started as a play (by Neil Simon) became a movie (with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau) and was translated to television with Jack Klugman and Tony Randall in… Continue reading Growing up 70’s – The Odd Couple

Welcome to Wekk Whovians’ premiere episode review of Series Two’s “New Earth.” This is the first series of new lead actor, David Tennant, who arguably becomes the Whoniverse’s most popular Doctor. Listen as Kellie and Kevin decipher the conundrum of the cat-nuns, the return of a recent foe, the total redemption of Rose as a… Continue reading Wekk Whovians – Ep 16 – New Earth – S02E01

The Doctor has a new face, he hasn’t finished cooking yet, and evil robot Santas want to kill him in his jammies. Kellie and Kevin go over the first Xmas Special of the Doctor Who reboot, and while they are at it, they discuss what they know (or don’t know) about British politics. (Any corrections… Continue reading Wekk Whovians – Ep 15 – The Christmas Invasion S02E00

Katy, Kellie, Mandy, and Kevin chat about their favorite comedians in this super fun episode. Kellie shares how much she loves a podcast called The Monster Hunters and Mandy talks about a new app called Laugh.ly. After that we get sidetracked (and do some fabulous singing) talking about Stephen Lynch, Christine Lavin, Phil Hendrie, and of course Ray Stevens (you’re welcome for the impromptu… Continue reading Wekk Podcast – Ep 56 – Comedy Part I

Kellie, Kevin, and our special guest from the Dumbbells & Dragons Podcast, Kenny Rotter, gather to review Series One of the Doctor Who reboot. It’s a funny and opinionated episode, and it is worth your time to sit back and enjoy the summation of Series One. Note: The audio levels were giving me (Kevin) a… Continue reading Wekk Whovians – Ep 14 – Series One Recap

This week’s episode is all about Little House on the Prairie, which premiered on television in 1974. Peppered in between the facts, and some episode run downs, are revelations Katy had about her childhood (and why she didn’t watch the show when the episodes first aired). Also, in this episode you get some behind the… Continue reading Growing Up 70’s – Little House on the Prairie

In this mini episode we talk about quite a few things, but mostly Katy gushes over Supernatural (and properly exposes herself as a super huge Supernatural nerd). We also, briefly, talk about The Flash, Game of Thrones, Mandy’s guest spot on Geektitude (with Joe Hogan), Critical Role, and Don Delillo’s new book. Enjoy!

The Bob Newhart Show was a marvelous example of intelligent comedy, amazing characters, and strong women. Premiering in 1972 it launched the careers of several of its stars and guest stars. Kellie and Katy talk about what they loved about the show as well as some behind the scenes information about the cast and crew.… Continue reading Growing Up 70’s – The Bob Newhart Show

We love both Marvel and DC for different reasons and given that Captain America Civil War has just been released we spent an entire episode talking about what we like about both universes. Do we have favorite characters? Are there characters we long to see in film? Will there ever be a Marvel DC Crossover… Continue reading Wekk Podcast – Ep 55 – Marvel AND DC

The Rockford Files was amazing. It was an amazing show. James Garner was amazing (and beautiful). This episode involves a lot of gushing about how fabulous this show and its star was. Also – Kellie reveals how she met James Garner…when she was five…Katy is now extremely jealous. Fun Rockford Files links: Rockford Files Wiki, Article on… Continue reading Growing up 70’s – Ep 6 – The Rockford Files

Happy International Table Top Day! To celebrate this lovely day (created by Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day) we thought we’d theme this week’s episode around table top games. As usual we head off onto a few fun tangents, but we mostly keep on course. Tune in to hear all about a fun podcast called A Toast to… Continue reading Wekk Podcast – Ep 54 – Games!!!