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 – Fringe Fans Unite – get your voice on the podcast

Email: josh@jcaldigital.org 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 – Scott Brick – the voice behind Jurassic Park, Dune, Shannara, Blade Runner and many more classic audiobooks

This Interview First Appeared on Josh Liston’s ‘My Old Hands’ podcast in 2024. Scott Brick is the voice of many classic audiobooks including the Dune series, The Sword of Shannara series, Blade Runner, Jurassic Park, I, Robot and many more. Is it Shannara {shann•ara} or Shannara {Shar•nar•rah} ? Voicing the Dune Series. Scott’s path to…

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On The Bubble – Variety of Arcs, Foreshadowing & Sticking to Theme – The 9 Elements of Highly Rewatchable TV Shows (p3/3)

https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ The 9 Elements of Highly Rewatchable TV Shows (part 3/3): Element 7: Mix of story arc lengths [00:55] Element 8: Hidden details, easter eggs, and foreshadowing [02:34] Element 9: Sticking to key themes [04:10] …. @joshuacliston on Instagram, Threads, X and TikTok.

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On The Bubble – The 9 Elements of Highly Rewatchable TV Shows (p2/3) – An Actor’s Actor, Comic Relief & Despicable Brilliance

https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ The 9 Elements of Highly Rewatchable TV Shows (part 2/3): Element 4: Rewatchable shows need an emotional set point character. Element 5: Comic relief that doesn’t kill the drama. (03:12). Element 6: A brilliant yet despicable character in the core group. (04:04). …. @joshuacliston on Instagram, Threads, X and TikTok.

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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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