On The Bubble podcast

On The Bubble podcast is an exploration of save-our-show TV fan campaigns, and the faithful fans that run them. Plus we look at why certain bubble-shows were either renewed or cancelled.

On the Bubble podcast is a member of the GonnaGeek Podcast Network but is not owned by GonnaGeek.

On The Bubble – The 9 Elements of Highly Rewatchable TV Shows (p1/3) – Stakes, Development & Respecting Core Characters

https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ The 9 Elements of Highly Rewatchable TV Shows (part 1/3): (03:58) The Show Has to Be Good. (05:14) Core Characters Must Be Continuously Developed. (06:52) The Core Group of Characters Needs to Be Manageable and Memorable. @joshuacliston on Instagram, Threads, X and TikTok.

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On The Bubble – The Expanse (Revisited) – did the best sci-fi show since Battlestar Galactica get saved by fans?

In this episode we take a look at the explosive fan campaign for acclaimed sci-fi/drama The Expanse. From coffee bags and 3D videos, to model rockets and 50,000 upvotes, The Expanse fan campaign is one of the most intense fan campaigns in recent memory. (01:49) The Cancellation Announcement. (02:59) The Fan Campaign Begins. (05:20) The…

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On The Bubble – The One Where The Podcast Takes A Break

OTB is taking a six week break, and will plan to be back around mid-May 2026. …. Josh on Insta: @joshuacliston on Instagram. Josh on X: @joshuacliston on X/Twitter. Gonna Geek Network: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/

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On The Bubble – #NoLaurelNoArrow – Arrow’s Writers Accused of Disrespecting the Character of Laurel Lance

How fans of Arrow sent a clear message to the Writers that they’d messed up with Laurel Lance’s character. Sources: Arrow’s Ratings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrow_(TV_series) …. Josh on Insta: @joshuacliston on Instagram. Josh on X: @joshuacliston on X/Twitter. Gonna Geek Network: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/

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On The Bubble – CW’s SUPERGIRL (p2/2) – plus some sad news about Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale

Buffy New Sunnydale news (00:47) 4 Things I Didn’t Love About CW’s Supergirl (02:32) 1. Perfect Resolutions of all Interpersonal Conflicts. (02:52) 2. Lack of Chemistry. (03:31) 3. The Inconsistency of J’onn J’onzz’s Power Level. (04:10) 4. The Dialogue in Season 6. (05:26) @joshuacliston on X/Twitter.

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On The Bubble – CW’s SUPERGIRL: Hope Opera or Soap Opera? (part 1/2)

4 Things I Loved from the Series: 00:37 – Kara’s Consistent Morality. 01:24 – Perfect Casting: Alex Danvers and Mon-El. 02:19 – Lena Luthor’s Character Arc. 03:29 – The White Martians as Antagonists. …. Josh on Insta: @joshuacliston on Instagram. Josh on X: @joshuacliston on X/Twitter. Gonna Geek Network: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/

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On The Bubble – How Matt Ryan’s CONSTANTINE was “resurrected” in the Arrowverse, and in Constantine: City of Demons

NOTE: Constantine: City of Demons was a very complicated release, see more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantine:_City_of_Demons Matt Ryan’s Constantine wasn’t completely done after the single season cancellation of the TV show (by NBC). With the character regularly featuring across The Arrowverse, in Constantine: City of Demons, and in several of DC’s animated shows. Fans didn’t get more…

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On The Bubble – ARROW had to Save the CW, according to Series Co-Creator Marc Guggenheim

ARROW had to save the CW, according to series co-Creator Marc Guggenheim. And that’s a new one for On The Bubble podcast. Sources: https://deadline.com/2024/07/arrow-felt-pressure-to-save-cw-recalls-creator-marc-guggenheim-1236001574/ https://ew.com/arrow-saved-the-cw-executive-producer-marc-guggenheim-says-8673847 …. Josh on Insta: @joshuacliston on Instagram. Josh on X: @joshuacliston on X/Twitter. Gonna Geek Network: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/

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On The Bubble – Syfy’s KRYPTON – The Impact of Creative Decisions made in Season 2 (an Audio Essay)

Why did Syfy’s Krypton not get renewed for a Season 3? And did the creative choices made throughout Season 2 lead in any way to the cancellation of the show? This is an audio essay written and read by Josh Liston from On The Bubble podcast, and is just his personal opinion on Krypton, as…

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