Best Josh Liston Gonna Geek Podcasts (2025)

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Saving One Day at a Time - moving from Netflix to POP TV for Season 4. 6:14

2M ago6:14

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Listen & Share the Show: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Topic: How One Day at a Time's cast, crew and fans campaigned for a Season 4 after it was cancelled in early 2019 by Netflix. With the CBS cable network POP TV taking on the challenge of saving-the-show and giving the world more episodes of 'One Day at a Time'. Episode Sources: …

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Buffy's Worst Episodes Ever. "Even One of the Best Shows Ever had some Real Stinkers in the Mix". 8:41

2M ago8:41

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Listen & Share the Show: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Audience Question: What episodes of Buffy does Josh feel are the worst? In this episode Josh dives into Rolling Stone's Worst-to-Best 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Episodes Ever List: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-ranking-every-episo…

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The 10 Best 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Episodes of All Time - according to Rolling Stone. 16:58

2M ago16:58

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Listen to and Share the Show: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In this episode Josh evaluates The 10 Best 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Episodes of All Time, according to Rolling Stone. Follow along with Rolling Stone's Top 10 List here: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/10-best-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-episodes-of-all…

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Saving THE TICK - Celebrities including Mark Hamill put their weight behind trying to #SaveTheTick 4:53

3M ago4:53

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Listen to & Support the Show: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Celebrities including Mark Hamill put their weight behind trying to #SaveTheTick on Amazon. Both fans of the show (and series creator, Ben Edlund) campaigned long and hard to find The Tick a new home after its cancellation, but did it work? Episode Sources: https://www.wcne…

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'Person of Interest' on CBS, was it being "watched" enough? - #13isnotenough 5:00

3M ago5:00

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Listen & Share: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ After 4 season’s ranging from 22 to 23 episodes, 'Person of Interest' fans became aware in the first half of 2015 that CBS had only put in an order for 13 episodes for the show’s upcoming 5th Season. This launched a massive fan effort featuring Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Blogging and Po…

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The Buffy Reboot - Sarah Michelle Gellar's comments on the potential 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' revival 3:04

3M ago3:04

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Listen and Connect: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In early February 2025, Sarah Michelle Gellar of 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' fame posted a statement on her official Instagram account regarding the recent announcement that a Buffy Reboot/Revival is in the works, and along the path to becoming a reality. You can read the original pos…

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Star Trek: Enterprise fans raised millions of dollars for a Season 5 of the show 2:38

3M ago2:38

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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Despite raising millions of dollars, the fan-campaign for a 5th season of Star Trek: Enterprise, but was it successful? Decreasing viewership, uneven story arcs, a change of Showrunner, and a lack of network support were among the many reasons that Enterprise was On The Bubble multiple times during its …

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Chelsea Arrington and The Night Agent S2. (The Binge-Release Model vs Storytelling) 4:04

3M ago4:04

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Listen to other Great Shows: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ What happens when you release an entire season of a television on day one, and a good chunk of the early chatter is swirling around a much-loved Character being written out of the latest TV season, for no apparent reason? Well, there's not much a Showrunner can do, but try t…

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Flowers, Seeds and Fresh Pies - the fan-campaign to save Pushing Daisies 3:06

3M ago3:06

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co-Powered by the Gonna Geek Network: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ How fans sent in Flowers, Seeds and even Fresh Pies to ABC to try and save the much-loved comedy-drama, Pushing Daisies (2007). Fans wanted a Season 3, and they did everything they could to get it. Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshua…

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Closure vs Cliffhangers: What Makes for the Perfect TV Series Finale? 6:19

4M ago6:19

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co-Powered by The Gonna Geek Network. What's the best way to end a TV show? Does giving fans exactly what they want, mean they'll watch (and rewatch) with even more interest, passion, and long-term devotion? That and more in this audio essay style episode from On The Bubble podcast. Email: [email protected] | @joshuacliston on Twitter/X. Find mo…

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When Platforms Recommend You the Same TV Show That They Cancelled 2:02

7M ago2:02

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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Have you ever been recommended a show by the same platform that Cancelled that show? Josh has been recommended a few shows lately based on his taste, that were cancelled by the same platform or network that made the recommendation. Reminding Josh of only one thing: he's still incredibly annoyed about th…

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Will Ron Livington's 'Loudermilk' Ever Get a Season 4? 3:20

11M ago3:20

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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In this episode we look at the question: Will Ron Livingston's 'Loudermilk' ever get a Season 4? Clarifications. Loudermilk first aired on Oct. 17, 2017 on Audience Network for ten episodes. Resources. ComingSoon.net YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/I7y8ag3tYEk?si=QTC58jhuox5f0wKm&t=564 Socials @joshuac…

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Today marks 15 Years since FOX Canceled 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'. 1:02

12M ago1:02

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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Today (May 18th 2024) marks 15 years since FOX officially canceled 'Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles' and ignited one of the most talked-about (and enduring) fan-campaigns of all-time. As a side-note, they also canceled your Host Josh's favourite show of all-time, and he's still not happy about it. C…

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Family Guy saved by Record DVD Sales, Adult Swim and Cartoon Network (and kinda by FOX) 4:48

12M ago4:48

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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In 2001, FOX canceled Family Guy after just 3 Seasons, but what happened next was something that FOX did not expect. Resources. https://www.businessinsider.com/fans-saved-tv-show-2018-6#dvd-sales-brought-family-guy-back-from-a-two-year-absence-11 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0182576/episodes/?season=4 M…

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Arthur Conan Doyle cancelled 'Sherlock Holmes' in 1893 and Fans Campaigned to Save Sherlock 2:08

12M ago2:08

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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In 1893, Arthur Conan Doyle cancelled Sherlock Holmes and instigated the first known save-our-character fan campaign. Links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-science-of-fandom/202401/save-our-show-why-fans-fight-back-when-shows-are-cancelled Music: https://youtu.be/gDe2lPA2jfI?si=BtB-FRI8VOP4…

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Ryan Reynolds on Anne with an E - OTB Snapshot 2:01

1y ago2:01

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Listen/Share/Say Hello: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ " You guys might want to renew 'Anne with an E'. Unless final season is just a fun way of saying halfway point". ~ Ryan Reynolds (via Twitter on Jan 4 2020) Soundscape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhL2iZEdLio Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshu…

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Slayers: A Buffyverse Story (Disney vs Season 2) 7:11

1y ago7:11

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Share/Listen/Support: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Where is our Season 2 of Slayers: A Buffyverse Story? "Hugely disappointed to share that, despite its enormous success, Disney has refused to allow Audible to proceed with future seasons of SLAYERS: A BUFFYVERSE STORY. To my knowledge, they have provided no explanation." ~ Christop…

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Saving COMMUNITY - 'Six Seasons and a Movie', Art Exhibitions, and CommuniCon 10:02

1y ago10:02

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https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb In this episode we take a look at the fan campaign to save NBC's much-loved comedy series, Community. Full Episode Links, Resources and Materials can be found here: https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb Socials @joshuacliston on X. @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find more about On The Bubble podcast…

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S3E10: Departures Season 4 - with Co-Host and Co-Creator, Scott Wilson 7:58

1+ y ago7:58

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On The Bubble podcast: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Scott Wilson is the co-creator and co-host of the seminal Travel TV Show, Departures. In this episode Josh talks with Scott about the biggest question in the Departures fandom: "will we ever get a Departures Season 4?" Get The Full Episode Here: https://www.jcaldigital.org/moh/202…

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S3E9: Bagpipes and Save Carson Flags at Comic-Con 2007 - Stargate: Atlantis Fans United 2:19

2y ago2:19

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Listen and Engage: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Killing off Carson Beckett was a “Bonehead Decision.” ~ Maureen Ryan (The Chicago Tribune - 2007) In this episode we explore the massive fan reaction to the death of the much-loved Stargate: Atlantis character, Dr. Carson Beckett. Fans organised Bagpipes to play at Comic-Con 2007 and …

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S3E8: The Friday Night Death Slot vs Your Favourite TV Show 16:34

2y ago16:34

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Listen: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Friday Nights in North American Television have long been seen as the place TV shows go to die. But is the Friday Night Death Slot a real thing? Links and Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_night_death_slot https://gizmodo.com/agents-of-shield-and-inhumans-will-air-friday-nights-bu-…

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S3E7: Sense8 vs Netflix (When a Cancellation Goes Both Ways) 7:30

2y ago7:30

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Listen/Share/Support the Pod: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In 2017 Netflix cancelled Sense8 and Fans started canceling Netflix. But did Fans get a Season 3 of the show they loved most? Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to…

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S3E6: Dollhouse Fans wanted a S2 renewal before S1 had even aired (FOX execs asked for patience) 8:43

2y ago8:43

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Listen and Engage: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Dollhouse S2 vs Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles S3 and much more on this episode of On The Bubble podcast. Dollhouse fans started petitioning for a S2 renewal before S1 had even started airing on FOX. Dollhouse Ratings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollhouse_(TV_series) Socials @…

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S3E5 - Will We Ever See Another TV Fan-Campaign Like Veronica Mars Again? 3:26

2+ y ago3:26

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Listen/Share/Contact: https://www.jcaldigital.org/otb "The machinations of save-our-show fan campaigns are always changing, but the passion fans have for the shows they love most, that never dies". Seven years after it was canceled, Veronica Mars returned to the screen in 2014 - the Big Screen. Funded to tune of $5.7M by fans via one of the most-ba…

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S3E4: Anthony Simcoe - Ka D'Argo from Farscape, and Steve Kerrigan from The Castle 49:27

2+ y ago49:27

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Anthony Simcoe played Ka D'Argo on Farscape and Steve Kerrigan on Working Dog's, The Castle. He's also an all-around Champion Fella. Josh's Socials: @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to the show directly over at https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb…

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S3E3: #RenewTheOrville - Being There at the Start of a Major Fan Campaign #TheOrvilleS4 3:16

2+ y ago3:16

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Support: https://patreon.com/joshuacliston In this episode Josh discusses the final few hours prior to the Season 3 Finale of The Orville: New Horizons. He talks about the emotions around being there right at the beginning of a fan campaign for a show you love. Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram…

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S3E2: Adrianne Palicki calls on fans to campaign for Mockingbird's MCU return 2:12

3y ago2:12

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Listen / Share / Connect: https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb This is just a short episode to let you all know that Campaigning isn't dead. It's not something of the past. And Adrianne Palicki (who portrayed Agent Bobbi Morse on Marvel's Agents of SHIELD) agrees. "I would love so much to play Mockingbird again. Bobbi Morse. Trust me, I vibe for that. I…

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S3E1: How 174,000 Nashies saved Nashville, and the #BringBackNashville fan campaign 5:09

3y ago5:09

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https://www.jcaldigital.org/otb In this episode we talk about how #Nashies saved the ABC Country Music Drama Nashville, and their 174,000 person fan campaign, got the attention on CMT (Country Music Television) and got the show renewed for multiple seasons. #SaveNashville Resource Links. https://www.change.org/l/us/nashville-saved-from-cancellation…

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The Dark Matter cliffhanger and Syfy not getting Sci-Fi - with 'SP' from Legends of SHIELD - S02E04 12:53

4y ago12:53

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https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb Today we're joined by Legends of SHIELD co-host and producer Stargate 'SP' Pioneer. The guys discuss Dark Matter's cancellation, Syfy (the channel), and sci-fi (the TV genre). @onthebubblepod on Facebook. @onthebubblepod on Twitter. Email: [email protected] Find more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus rea…

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Joseph Mallozzi and the #TeamRaza #DarkMatterS4 fan campaign - S2E3 11:18

4y ago11:18

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Support: https://patreon.com/joshuacliston This is part 2 of our 3 part mini-series on the cancellation, fan-campaign and historical relevance of Syfy's Comedy/Drama #DARKMATTER. In this episode we take a look at the save-our-show fan campaign that very quickly sprung up to try and find Dark Matter a new home. We explore the perspective of showrunn…

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Saving Syfy's DARK MATTER - p1/3 The Cancellation. #TeamRaza #SaveDarkMatter S2E2 19:43

4y ago19:43

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Support: https://patreon.com/joshuacliston Topic: The Cancellation of SYFY's DARK MATTER. (This is part 1 of a 3 part mini-series about the save-our-show fan campaign for Dark Matter). Listen and Share ++ Links/Videos/Sources: https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Fi…

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Saving THE KILLING - how Netflix gave AMC's The Killing new life, twice. S2E1 9:47

4+ y ago9:47

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In this episode we discuss how AMC's The Killing got itself cancelled and then renewed by AMC and Netflix, and then cancelled and renewed again - with a little more help from Netflix. Links and Resources: https://www.eonline.com/au/news/864329/sense8-and-18-other-tv-shows-that-beat-cancellation#photo-340748 https://www.bustle.com/articles/33489-why…

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Saving Witchblade | First Wave & The Dresden Files 18:55

4+ y ago18:55

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Support: https://patreon.com/joshuacliston OTB gets a season 2 renewal, plus Witchblade, First Wave and The Dresden Files. Does sending in physical objects during a TV fan campaign hurt or hinder your chances of a renewal? Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find more On The Bubble podcast episod…

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Author John J. Joex explains TV Ratings in the USA, plus why Sci-Fi shows always struggle to get renewed 36:49

4+ y ago36:49

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Author ‘John J. Joex’ shares his expertise on North American TV ratings, plus why Sc-fi and Fantasy shows have always struggled for renewals. John J. Joex on the web: https://twitter.com/CancelledSciFi Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to…

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Saving NBC's TIMELESS - the #SaveTimeless fan campaign explained 10:25

4+ y ago10:25

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NBC's TIMELESS has spent the majority of its broadcast run on the bubble; but now fans are getting a two-part series 'finale', coming December 20th 2018. But how did such a loved show find itself struggling for a renewal, why the two-part 'finale', and what (if anything) did Timeless fans have to did with saving the show? #SaveTimeless https://www.…

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Saving DAREDEVIL 21:03

4+ y ago21:03

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Support: https://patreon.com/joshuacliston In this episode we discuss the cancellation of Netflix original Marvel series, Daredevil (a show based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name). Josh was joined by fellow Gonna Geek Network show host Stargate Pioneer (who happens to be a massive fan of Daredevil) and the guys share their utter conf…

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Saving LAST MAN STANDING (with special guest Stephen Jondrew) 31:28

4+ y ago31:28

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LAST MAN STANDING was one of the more politicised cancellation-and-renewal stories in modern television history. And in this episode Josh Liston and special guest Stephen Jondrew discuss both the atmosphere around the show, and also the near-conspiratorial nature of some of the comments being made about the Cancellation/Renewal. Socials @joshuaclis…

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Saving SLIDERS - will there be a Sliders movie? 11:19

4+ y ago11:19

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SLIDERS was cancelled by FOX after 3 inconsistent yet much loved seasons, and today we're taking a look at the save-our-show fan campaign to rescue SLIDERS and take the show beyond season 3. Will there be a Sliders movie? Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find more On The Bubble podcast episode…

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Saving FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 7:44

4+ y ago7:44

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An oral history of the save-our-show fan campaign for NBC's 'Friday Night Lights'. Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to the show directly over at https://www.JCALdigital.org/otbBy Josh Liston | Gonna Geek

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Saving THE EXPANSE 17:30

4+ y ago17:30

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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. Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find mo…

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Saving ABC's FLASH FORWARD 9:53

4+ y ago9:53

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In this episode we take a look at the #PreventTheBlackout fan campaign for ABC sci-fi/drama Flash Forward. Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to the show directly over at https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb…

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Saving LUCIFER - and the #SaveLucifer fan campaign 14:33

4+ y ago14:33

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In this episode we look at the #SaveLucifer campaign from May 2018 that convinced Netflix to give the cancelled FOX comedy/drama another day in the Hell Fire. Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to the show directly over at https://www.JCAL…

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Saving SLEEPY HOLLOW (from itself) 12:17

4+ y ago12:17

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In this episode we explore the fan-campaign by Sleepy Hollow fans to get the writing back on track, after a much-loved Season 1 devolved into a much-maligned Season 2. Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshuacliston on Instagram Find more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to the show directly over at https:/…

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Saving ANGEL - did Angel ever get a Season 6? 7:05

4+ y ago7:05

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In this episode we take a look at the campaign to save Joss Whedon's ANGEL for a S6. @joshuacliston on the socials.By Josh Liston | Gonna Geek

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Prayers For the Dying (Saving Cancelled Shows) 43:24

4+ y ago43:24

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Episode audio courtesy of 'In Defence Of' (@InDefenseCast) - Episode 47: Prayers For the Dying (Saving Cancelled Shows). @joshuacliston online. https://www.jcaldigital.org/otbBy Josh Liston | Gonna Geek

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Saving BROOKLYN NINE NINE [ #save99 #renew99 ] 6:30

4+ y ago6:30

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In this episode we breakdown the recent #save99 #renew99 fan campaign to save Brooklyn Nine Nine. @joshuacliston on X and Instagram. https://www.jcaldigital.org/otbBy Josh Liston | Gonna Geek

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Saving Marvel's Most Wanted 12:18

4+ y ago12:18

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In this episode we explore the fan-campaign for ABC's Marvel's Most Wanted. Em: [email protected] Socials: @joshuacliston on X, Instagram and Facebook. https://www.jcaldigital.org/otbBy Josh Liston | Gonna Geek

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UNITED WE FAN: director Michael Sparaga talks @UnitedWeFanDoc and saving TV shows 41:56

4+ y ago41:56

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UNITED WE FAN director Michael Sparaga talks @UnitedWeFanDoc and saving TV shows. (As at 20210101) United We Fan is available on Amazon Prime. https://www.jcaldigital.org/otb @joshuacliston on X and Instagram.By Josh Liston | Gonna Geek

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Saving Fox's TRU CALLING 7:54

4+ y ago7:54

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In this episode we take a look at the wild ride that was FOX Fantasy/Drama TRU CALLING (starring BTVS alum Eliza Dushku). @joshuacliston on X and Instagram. https://www.jcaldigital.org/otbBy Josh Liston | Gonna Geek

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Saving The Librarians | Marvel's Agent Carter & Marvel's Inhumans 8:39

4+ y ago8:39

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This Episode Covers: • The Librarians being cancelled after its 4th season and season 5 news. • The fan-campaign for Season 3 of Marvel's Agent Carter. • The fan-campaign for Season 2 of Marvel's Inhumans. https://www.jcaldigital.org/otb @joshuacliston on X and Instagram.By Josh Liston | Gonna Geek

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