From Star Trek to Doctor Who and beyond. From film, television, books, comics and all forms of media join us for a brand new podcast where we delve deep into all things Science fiction and fantasy. Let's have some fun along the way.
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This week Craig is joined by Stuart Chandler, Stuart Mitchell and Grae Tennick to look at the 1986 classic action / fantasy science fiction movie Highlander. We are also joined by very special guest film journalist and author Jonathan Melville.
Jonathan, amongst writing many books and articles has written 2 books on the making of Highlander and contributed extensively to the bonus features on the 40th anniversary 4k release of the film.
We delve into the story, the making of, the franchise as a whole, the upcoming remake and the 40th anniversary 4k. This is a fun look back at the movie, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did recording it.
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10 Sept 2026
7. Star Trek at 60
For this special episode, Planet Sci-fi joins forces with Hailing Frequencies for a 60th-anniversary look back at the series that started everything.Sixty years after Star Trek: The Original Series first aired, its DNA is still everywhere in the franchise. But does the programme that started it all actually still hold up?We revisit Where No Man Has Gone Before, Errand of Mercy, Balance of Terror, Assignment: Earth, The Trouble with Tribbles, The City on the Edge of Forever and more — looking at just how much Klingon and Romulan lore, character dynamics, storytelling ideas and even modern Strange New Worlds can be traced back to individual TOS episodes.There’s also the less comfortable side of looking back: how progressive was Star Trek really by the standards of the 1960s? What has aged surprisingly well, what very definitely hasn’t, and how much should historical context matter when judging it today?Along the way we talk Kirk, Spock and McCoy; the changing face of the Klingons; Tribbles; Gary Seven; Joan Collins; Lucille Ball and Desilu; the franchise’s transition from syndication and physical media to streaming — and why we're still having conversations about a television series that ran for only three seasons between 1966 and 1969.This is a special collaborative retrospective rather than the usual Planet Sci-fi audio episode or Hailing Frequencies Good, Bad & Batshit format.⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This discussion contains full spoilers for numerous episodes of The Original Series and references to later Star Trek, including Strange New Worlds.If you've gone back to TOS recently, I'd love to know: what has aged far better than you expected — and what really hasn't?
28 Aug 2026
6. Event Horizon
Infinite Space
Infinite Terror
50 Minute Podcast
This week Craig is joined by Stuart Chandler, Mikie Kay and Grae Tennick to look at the 1997 Science Fiction Horror movie Event Horizon.
Does it give us all nightmares? Listen on to find out...
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14 Aug 2026
5. Jurassic Park
A podcast - one week in the making, to paraphrase a movie tagline. Welcome to Jurassic Park.
This week Craig is joined by Stuart Chandler, Mikie Kay and Grae Tennick to look at one of the biggest franchises out there.
We discuss the original book, the movie, it's eventual sequels and everything in between.
If you like the podcast please like and subscribe, to contact us email planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com also check out our group on Facebook.
19 Jul 2026
4. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Join Craig & Stu Chandler with special guests Mikie Kay and Stuart Mitchell for a look at Douglas Adams' legendary Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
We take a deep delve into it's history from Radio to TV, Books and Major Motion Picture.
If you like the podcast please like and subscribe, if you want to contact us email planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com
17 Jul 2026
3. Doctor Who - The Movie (1996)
Join Craig & Stu Chandler with special guests Stu Jackson, Mikie Kay, Mark Kennedy and Stuart Mitchell for a look at the newly re-released 1996 Doctor Who tv movie.
We take a deep delve into this curiosity and look at it's lasting relevance in the lore of the good Doctor. We also review the brand new 4k blu-ray restoration and extras.
If you like the podcast please like and subscribe, if you want to contact us email planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com
3 Jul 2026
2. ...at the Movies - July 2026
Join Craig & Stu Chandler with special guest Stu Jackson from Aliens Explored and Hailing Frequency Podcasts for a look at the recent science fiction movies they have seen.
The films covered in this episode include Project Hail Mary, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Backrooms, Masters of the Universe and Disclosure Day. We also chat about the upcoming summer blockbusters.
If you like the podcast please like and subscribe, if you want to contact us email planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com
30 Jun 2026
1. Pilot Episode
Join Craig as he spins off on this separate adventure from Planet Marzipan with a brand new podcast away from the mothership.
In this episode we have a gang of Marzipan regulars Mikie Kay, Stu Chandler, Mark Kennedy and Stephanie Bradley joining to discuss their first science fiction loves, what is happening with some of our beloved franchises plus the latest news on Doctor Who's future.
If you like the podcast please like and subscribe, if you want to contact us email planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com
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