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On The Bubble podcast

Josh Liston | Gonna Geek Network

An oral history of save-our-show TV fan campaigns. Have you ever wondered why your favourite TV show was cancelled before its time, and did anyone try to save-the-show? On The Bubble podcast is here to answer those questions, and more. In "On The Bubble podcast", Josh Liston delves into the who"s, the how"s, the when"s and the why"s, of save-our-show fan campaign. With a pinch of rich audio production and more than a pinch of a heavy Aussie accent, Josh is here to share the stories of TV"s most

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02:44

The Buffy Reboot - Sarah Michelle Gellar's comments...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2025/02/08

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 post on Sarah’s Instagram account via @sarahmgellar"Four Unbelievably Talented Women" ~ SMG. Gail Berman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gail_BermanChloé Zhoa:

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02:18

Star Trek: Enterprise fans raised millions of dollars...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2025/02/02

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 4 season run. All that didn't stop fans from putting their hard-earned on the line to signal their devotion for Star Trek: Enterprise, and that they were

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03:45

Chelsea Arrington and The Night Agent S2. (The...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2025/01/27

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 to assure the fanbase that the Character will return in the future, but is this too little, too late? Episode Resources:CBR article about Chelsea Arrington

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02:47

Flowers, Seeds and Fresh Pies - the fan-campaign to...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2025/01/20

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@joshuacliston on InstagramFind more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to the show directly over at https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb

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05:59

Closure vs Cliffhangers: What Makes for the Perfect...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2025/01/11

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: josh@jcaldigital.org | @joshuacliston on Twitter/X. 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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01:43

When Platforms Recommend You the Same TV Show That...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2024/10/19

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 the cancellations!! Socials@joshuacliston on Twitter@joshuacliston on Facebook@joshuacliston on InstagramFind more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach

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03:20

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

On The Bubble podcast ·

2024/06/03

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 onAudience Networkfor ten episodes.Resources.ComingSoon.net YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/I7y8ag3tYEk?si=QTC58jhuox5f0wKm&t=564Socials@joshuacliston on Twitter@joshuacliston on Facebook@joshuacliston on InstagramFind more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to the show directly over

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00:43

Today marks 15 Years since FOX Canceled 'Terminator:...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2024/05/18

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. Check out our full recap of the #SaveTheSCC campaign here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/41a466da-2b5e-4f31-85e7-80b97c46d89eSocials@joshuacliston on

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04:29

Family Guy saved by Record DVD Sales, Adult Swim and...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2024/05/12

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-11https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0182576/episodes/?season=4Music.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_ItIBfaqXA&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkJood9c0GGcf2hk3jGbA-eU (give these guys a Big Thumbs Up on YouTube)

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01:49

Arthur Conan Doyle cancelled 'Sherlock Holmes' in...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2024/05/04

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-cancelledMusic: https://youtu.be/gDe2lPA2jfI?si=BtB-FRI8VOP4kxhd (go give these guys a Thumb Up on YouTube).

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02:02

Ryan Reynolds on Anne with an E - OTB Snapshot

On The Bubble podcast ·

2024/03/27

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=BhL2iZEdLioSocials@joshuacliston on Twitter@joshuacliston on Facebook@joshuacliston on InstagramFind more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to the show directly over at https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb

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06:51

Slayers: A Buffyverse Story (Disney vs Season 2)

On The Bubble podcast ·

2024/03/12

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." ~ Christopher Golden (@ChristophGolden)Socials@joshuacliston on Twitter@joshuacliston on Facebook@joshuacliston on InstagramFind more On The Bubble podcast episodes,

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09:43

Saving COMMUNITY - 'Six Seasons and a Movie', Art...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2024/02/17

https://www.JCALdigital.org/otbIn 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/otbSocials@joshuacliston on X. @joshuacliston on Facebook@joshuacliston on InstagramFind more about On The Bubble podcast and the Gonna Geek Network head on over to https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/

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07:58

S3E10: Departures Season 4 - with Co-Host and...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2023/08/18

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/2023/1/18/s1e4-scott-wilson-on-creating-departures-descending-and-into-the-rising-sun-plus-working-with-creative-collaboratorsSocials@joshuacliston on

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02:00

S3E9: Bagpipes and Save Carson Flags at Comic-Con...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2023/05/02

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 flew Save Carson flags both on the grounds and in many panels (including Stargate panels).Links and Resources:Awesome Bagpipe Work -

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16:14

S3E8: The Friday Night Death Slot vs Your Favourite...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2023/04/29

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_slothttps://gizmodo.com/agents-of-shield-and-inhumans-will-air-friday-nights-bu-1795260177https://screenrant.com/tgif-classic-abc-friday-night-sitcoms/Socials@joshuacliston on Twitter@joshuacliston on Facebook@joshuacliston on

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07:10

S3E7: Sense8 vs Netflix (When a Cancellation Goes...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2023/04/04

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 InstagramFind more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to the show directly over at https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb

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08:23

S3E6: Dollhouse Fans wanted a S2 renewal before S1...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2023/03/28

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@joshuacliston on Twitter@joshuacliston on Facebook@joshuacliston on InstagramFind more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to the show directly

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03:06

S3E5 - Will We Ever See Another TV Fan-Campaign Like...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2022/12/13

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-backed Kickstarter campaigns ever up until that point in time. •Is Kickstarter still a viable platform to resurrect genre TV shows? •Was there something extra

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49:19

S3E4: Anthony Simcoe - Ka D'Argo from Farscape, and...

On The Bubble podcast ·

2022/09/17

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 InstagramFind more On The Bubble podcast episodes, plus reach out to the show directly over at https://www.JCALdigital.org/otb

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