On The Bubble podcast
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsAn oral history of save-our-show TV fan campaigns.
If you've ever wondered why a certain amazing TV show got cancelled before its time, this is the podcast for you.
From the most complex of campaigns to save Sarah Connor Chronicles and Chuck; to the most fast and focussed of campaigns to save Brooklyn Nine Nine and Lucifer, we break down everything TV fans did, to save their favourite shows.
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Episodes
Thank You and Goodbye - So Say We All
January 22, 2020 00:55 - 7 minutes - 11.1 MBThank you for being part of On The Bubble podcast, it means a lot to me! Gonna Geek Network Josh's Comedic Interview Show Josh's Solo Comedy Show
The Dresden Files, First Wave & Witchblade, plus the value of physical items to save-our-show campaigns
May 26, 2019 03:45 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBhttp://onthebubblepodcast.com Fans of TNT’s ‘Witchblade’ sent in Pez candy dispensers, inspired by the lead character's name, Sara Pezzini. Fans of Syfy’s “The Dresden Files” sent in drumsticks to the network, inspired by lead character ‘Harry Dresden’s’ propensity to use drumsticks to cast magical spells. Fans of Syfy’s “First Wave” sent in salt packets to the network. Salt acting as a weakness to the alien characters in the show. But did any of these clever items actually move the ne...
Author JOHN J. JOEX - how TV ratings work, plus why sci-fi and fantasy shows are always getting cancelled - OTB034
January 06, 2019 03:59 - 36 minutes - 42.4 MBhttp://onthebubblepodcast.com | https://gonnageek.com/discord Em: [email protected] 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: http://www.cancelledscifi.com/ All episode sources, credits, and more can be found at http://onthebubblepodcast.com https://twitter.com/joshuacliston https://www.instagram.com/joshuacliston https://Goodreads.com/joshuaclist...
TIMELESS: how #ClockBlockers campaigned to save Timeless and got themselves a two-part finale #SaveRufus - OTB033
December 20, 2018 01:48 - 11 minutes - 13 MBhttp://onthebubblepodcast.com | https://gonnageek.com/discord Em: [email protected] NBC's 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.savetimeless.com/ All episode sources, credits, a...
DAREDEVIL: why did Netflix cancel Daredevil? plus Marvel TV speculations with Stargate Pioneer from Legends of SHIELD - OTB032
December 14, 2018 21:27 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBhttp://onthebubblepodcast.com | https://gonnageek.com/discord (to join the conversation). In this episode Josh joined by Legends of SHIELD and Gonna Geek Show co-host, Stargate Pioneer (aka SP). The guys discuss the recent cancellation of Marvel/Netflix show DAREDEVIL - plus the current status of Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones and The Punisher all get a mention. For all articles, sources, links and more check out http://OnTheBubblepodcast.com and for more great Gonna Geek network ...
LAST MAN STANDING: the cancellation and renewal of the Tim Allen comedy - OTB031
December 04, 2018 23:11 - 30 minutes - 35.7 MBhttp://OnTheBubblepodcast.com https://www.gonnageek.com/discord LAST MAN STANDING was cancelled by ABC after six successful seasons, and was then renewed by FOX a year later. Both the cancellation and the renewal got mired by political mud-slinging, so in this episode Josh L. is joined by GonnaGeek.com founder Stephen Jondrew to discuss the situation. Episode Sources and Article Links. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/why-last-man-standing-was-canceled-tim-allen-responds-1...
SLIDERS - phones, letters, Syfy network - the campaign to save cancelled FOX series, Sliders - OTB030
November 25, 2018 00:19 - 11 minutes - 13.7 MBhttp://OnTheBubblepodcast.com https://www.gonnageek.com/discord SLIDERS was cancelled by FOX after 3 inconsistent yet much loved seasons, so today we're taking a look at the save-our-show fan campaign to rescue SLIDERS, and take the cult show beyond a season 3. Em: [email protected] @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Instagram
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: the campaign to save the Taylor Kitsch lead sports drama - OTB029
October 22, 2018 05:53 - 7 minutes - 9.17 MBhttp://OnTheBubblepodcast.com From Facebook and light bulbs, to eye drops and plastic footballs, the Friday Night Lights fan campaign is one of the more respected renewal campaigns of the 2000's. In this episode we take a look at the historic fan campaign for NBC drama Friday Night Lights. Sources and Source-Audio: https://justinwwarshavsky.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/how-the-fans-of-friday-night-lights-saved-the-show-and-unique-fandom/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWR7rNT7-Ko htt...
THE EXPANSE season 4, #SaveTheExpanse banners, coffee bags, Rocinante rockets and more - OTB028
October 01, 2018 04:09 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MBhttp://OnTheBubblepodcast.com 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. In this episode we take a look at the explosive fan campaign for acclaimed sci-fi/drama The Expanse. For Full Episode Resources, Links and Sources - Click Here. Twitter and Instagram: @joshuacliston Em: [email protected] A proud Member of the Gonna Geek Network.
FLASHFORWARD: the Blackout campaign to try and save ABC's FlashForward - OTB027
September 22, 2018 00:41 - 10 minutes - 11.9 MBhttp://onthebubblepodcast.com In this episode we take a look at the #PreventTheBlackout fan campaign for ABC sci-fi/drama Flash Forward. Twitter and Instagram: @joshuacliston Em: [email protected]
Save Lucifer #PickUpLucifer - the fan campaign to save the Tom Ellis lead FOX drama LUCIFER - OTB026
August 12, 2018 07:31 - 14 minutes - 16.9 MBhttps://www.gonnageek.com/category/onthebubble/ 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. Get all article links, audio credits, etc. at http://OnTheBubblepodcast.com @joshuacliston on Twitter, Instagram, FaceBook and GoodReads. Special S/O to Heather from Sunshine & PowerCuts.
SLEEPY HOLLOW: the campaign to save FOX's Sleepy Hollow - plus a Save Lucifer preview - OTB025
June 30, 2018 02:41 - 12 minutes - 14.5 MBOnTheBubblepodcast.com In this episode we explore the fan-grievances-campaign that caused a change in writing and execution from the showrunners of FOX's Sleepy Hollow. For all episode sources, links and expanded show notes, go to OnTheBubblepodcast.com Em: [email protected] @joshuacliston on the socials.
ANGEL: We’ll follow Angel to Hell. Or Another Network - (Angel starred David Boreanaz and James Marsters) - OTB024
June 10, 2018 03:55 - 7 minutes - 8.44 MBhttp://OnTheBubblepodcast.com | https://geeks.link/onthebubble "In this episode we take a look at the fan campaign to save Joss Whedon's ANGEL for a Season 6". Save Angel campaign actions: Fan websites including saveangel.org Message board posts. Around 2000 SaveAngel branded chocolate bars. Fan rally in Burbank, CA. $13,000 raised via the Angel's Food Drive for the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank. Multiple mentions across major media outlets incl. Joss Whedon being interviewed ...
Prayers For the Dying (how-to save TV shows) - Josh was interviewed for 'In Defense Of' Ep. 47 - OTB023
May 30, 2018 09:16 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBhttp://OnTheBubblepodcast.com Episode audio courtesy of 'In Defence Of' (@InDefenseCast) - Episode 47: Prayers For the Dying (Saving Cancelled Shows). For full show notes and to listen to 'In Defense Of' please go to http://indefensecast.com/episode-47-prayers-for-the-dying-saving-cancelled-shows @joshuacliston on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
#save99 #renew99 the campaign to save the Andy Samberg lead Brooklyn Nine Nine - OTB022
May 14, 2018 10:37 - 6 minutes - 7.55 MBOnTheBubblepodcast.com In this episode we break down the recent #Save99 #Renew99 fan campaign to save Brooklyn Nine Nine, and earn the show a Season 6. After being cancelled by FOXTV on May 10th 2018, a massive online campaign fired-up and flooded influential channels such as Twitter with countless messages of support for a Nine Nine renewal. Those messages weren't just coming from fans, but were also being sent by popular comedians, actors, directors and more. In my time researching f...
MARVEL'S MOST WANTED: the campaign to get ABC to release the Adrianne Palick lead pilot - OTB021
May 05, 2018 00:24 - 12 minutes - 14.5 MBFor all episode links, research and sources head on over to http://OnTheBubblepodcast.com CLICK Here To Read The Episode Script (containing all quotes and ideas featured in the episode audio) Today we're taking a look at the Marvel's Most Wanted pilot, and the fan campaign to get ABC to release the pilot to fans. @OnTheBubblepod Episode Links and Resources: http://deadline.com/2016/01/marvels-most-wanted-pilot-abc-1201679255/ https://www.themarysue.com/why-marvels-most-wanted-was-ca...
UNITED WE FAN: director Michael Sparaga (The Missing Ingredient) talks @UnitedWeFanDoc and saving TV shows - OTB020
April 25, 2018 22:45 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBOnTheBubblepodcast.com In this very special episode of @OnTheBubblepod Josh is joined by feature director 'Michael Sparaga' from Toronto, Canada to discuss his new TV fandom documentary UNITED WE FAN (@UnitedWeFanDoc on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook). Watch some trailer action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AerErHz9fA In ‘United We Fan’ Sparaga explores the wonderful world of save-our-show fan campaigns and the awesome folks who run, join and fuel them. From Star Trek to ...
TRU CALLING: Eliza Dushku's huge trade-off and the Season 2 cancellation - OTB019
April 06, 2018 02:14 - 8 minutes - 9.95 MBonthebubblepodcast.com [for all sources, links and images used to produce this episode] In this episode we take a look at the wild ride that was FOX Fantasy/Drama TRU CALLING (starring Buffy The Vampire Slayer alumni Eliza Dushku). Socials: @joshuacliston on Twitter and Instagram. Em: [email protected]
The Librarians S5 news | the fan campaigns for Agent Carter & Marvel's Inhumans - OTB018
March 30, 2018 01:25 - 8 minutes - 9.96 MBhttp://onthebubblepodcast.com [for all Sources and Articles mentioned in the audio podcast] This Episode Covers: The Librarians being cancelled after its 4th season and some season 5 news. The fan-campaign for Season 3 of Marvel's Agent Carter. The fan-campaign for Season 2 of Marvel's Inhumans. Contact the Podcast. @joshuacliston on Instagram and Twitter. [email protected] to email the show. Episode music credits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1StjgRTfJg4&list=PLzCxunOM...
Joss Whedon returns to the Buffyverse | The Pinkertons fan campaign for Season 2 - OTB017
March 26, 2018 06:39 - 8 minutes - 9.78 MBonthebubblepodcast.com (for all links and source notes) In this episode we take a quick look at Joss Whedon's return to the Buffyverse, and we also take a look at the S2 fan campaign for Canadian Western 'The Pinktertons'. Links/Sources. https://geektyrant.com/news/joss-whedon-returns-to-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-for-season-12-comic https://www.history.com/news/history-lists/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-pinkertons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pinkertons @joshuacliston on T...
ALMOST HUMAN | THE 4400 and CAPRICA - OTB016
January 13, 2018 00:48 - 8 minutes - 9.63 MBhttp://OnTheBubblepodcast.com We look at the key activities in the save-our-show fan campaigns for: Almost Human - t-shirt drives, fan-cons and postcard with little moveable legs. The 4400 - sunflower seeds, video outreach from key bast members and Netflix. Caprica - Apples and Syfy channel boycotts. Say G'day to us here • Em - [email protected] • Twitter - https://twitter.com/joshuacliston • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joshuacliston/ • Facebook - https://www.fa...
THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES: #renewshannara - will we get a Season 3? - OTB015
November 22, 2017 11:00 - 9 minutes - 11 MBTo Rate, Share and Subscribe to the show - http://onthebubblepodcast.com (<-- Click for FULL SHOW NOTES) In this episode we take a look at how SPIKE TV's 'The Shannara Chronicles' found itself on the bubble, and how 14 episodes of sub-par ratings has lead to 3 double episode nights in Season 2. Quote 1. @Cancelled Sci Fi - Oct 12th 2017 #TheShannaraChronicles had a .10 rating w/314K total viewers for its S2 debut on Spike. Not a good start on its new network. (Original Source - @C...
REAPER: many many pairs of 'socks' fueled the fan campaign to save The CW's REAPER - OTB014
November 05, 2017 01:29 - 4 minutes - 5.25 MBTo Rate, Share and Subscribe to the show - http://onthebubblepodcast.com In this episode we take a quick look at the fan campaign that helped to get The CW's REAPER a 13 Episode Final Season. How did REAPER find itself On The Bubble? > The show opened to great critical support, but low audience numbers. > Reaper, like many other new shows, was interrupted by the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of American strike. > The show never regained what little momentum it did have prior to the stri...
GRIMM: the save-our-show campaign for NBC's GRIMM. Grimm Season 7? - OTB013
October 03, 2017 10:09 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBFor Full Show Notes and More - ontheblubblepodcast.com In this episode we explore the save-our-show fan campaign for NBC's Grimm. Will Grimm get a Season 7? Will Grimm get a spin-off, or spin-offs? V/O Talent: • Sam Loy from The Human/Ordinary podcast http://humanordinary.com/ • Josh Armour from Butts in Seats podcast https://www.facebook.com/ButtsInSeatsPod/ • Lauren Wisniewski from Legends of SHIELD https://www.gonnageek.com/category/podcasts/tv/shield/ • GET MORE EPISODES HERE: o...
MOONLIGHT: fans campaigned with a "Blood Drive to Save Moonlight Campaign"
September 23, 2017 04:21 - 2 minutes - 3.89 MBhttp://onthebubblepodcast.com In this episode we take a quick look at the "Blood Drive to Save Moonlight Campaign" - where fans of the CBS show joined forces with the American Red Cross to rescue the On-The-Bubble show via a national Blood Drive. Articles/Resources http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2008/04/02/moonlight-fans-campaign-to-save-the-show%E2%80%8F/ GET MORE EPISODES HERE: http://onthebubblepodcast.com To Support the Show: http://patreon.com/jcaldigital Audio Production an...
ROSWELL - the save-our-show campaign for The WB's Roswell - Roswell Season 4?
September 05, 2017 09:32 - 6 minutes - 8.55 MBIn this episode we take a look at the save-our-show campaign for The WB's 'Roswell' - one of the first TV series to show the burgeoning power of internet fan communities (1999-2002). For all episode resources, links and notes: http://onthebubblepodcast.com To Support the Show: http://patreon.com/jcaldigital Our Backer: http://souptonutspodcasting.com V/O Talent: Rodolfo Gerard Thanks so much for listening.
Bring Back Amberle (The Shannara Chronicles Season 2) | Stand With Ward (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) - OTB010
June 25, 2017 04:15 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBFull Show Notes and Episode Resources = http://onthebubblepodcast.com In this episode we take a look at both the #BringBackAmberle fan campaign, and the #StandWithWard fan campaign - from The Shannara Chronicles and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. respectively. Special Guest Voice(s) - Rodolfo Gerard (https://twitter.com/Luciferwins) To contact the show: Email: [email protected] All Social: http://JCALdigital.org and click on the ABOUT tab. [ This episode was Produced and Edited ...
Stargate Universe: SGU will finally get its series-ending cliffhanger resolved with a Back To Destiny comic
June 11, 2017 06:13 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBFull Show Notes Coming June 13th 2017 at http://onthebubblepodcasting.com [ This Episode was edited and produced by http://SoupToNutspodcasting.com ] "Stargate Universe gets its series-ending cliffhanger resolved and likely other S3 continuations resolved in the form of new comic book series called Back To Destiny." To reach out to the show, offer your voice, or to send in news go here: • Em: [email protected] • Twitter: twitter.com/joshuacliston • Instagram: instagram....
Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D renewed for season 5 - OTB008 Bubble Burst ed.
May 15, 2017 10:05 - 3 minutes - 4.39 MBonthebubblepodcast.com (<< for full episode resources, links and Tweet pics) In this Bubble Burst edition of On The Bubble podcast host Josh Liston covers the renewal of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D for a 5th Season, and covers off on some of the reactions from key AOS cast members. To reach out to the show, offer your voice, or to send in news go here: • Em: [email protected] • Twitter: twitter.com/joshuacliston • Instagram: instagram.com/joshuacliston • Facebook: facebook.com/joshua...
Legend of the Seeker: the SAVE OUR SEEKER campaign, DVD Drive, and Crowdfunding the LOTS movie - OTB007
April 17, 2017 01:56 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBhttp://onthebubblepodcast.com [to Listen to and Subscribe to the show] @joshuacliston on Instagram | @joshuacliston on Twitter In this edition of On The Bubble podcast we take a look at the SAVE OUR SEEKER fan campaign, for ABC Studio's "Legend of the Seeker." For full research notes, links, images, videos and audio attributions head over the http://onthebubblepodcast.com and click on Legend of the Seeker. Guest Audio Contributors for #OTB007 Josh Armour from Wrestle Radio Aust...
Defiance: the save our show fan campaign for Syfy's DEFIANCE - #BringBackDefiance #RenewDefiance - OTB006
February 08, 2017 07:56 - 14 minutes - 16.7 MBonthebubblepodcast.com In this episode of On The Bubble podcast - we take a look at the save-our-show TV fan campaign for Syfy original series DEFIANCE (2013-2015). For all episode attributions, links, images and source material - please check out onthebubblepodcast.com (go here to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE). Netflix - Save Defiance the TV Show - https://www.change.org/p/netflix-save-the-defiance-tv-show Our Amazing Audio-Contributors for this episode: • Stargate Pioneer from The Starlin...
The Almighty Johnsons: the save our show fan campaign for TV3's The Almighty Johnsons - OTB005
January 22, 2017 03:59 - 19 minutes - 22.2 MBhttp://onthebubblepodcast.com (to Subscribe to the show, and to find all audio-attributions, references, images and guest contributors) In this episode we explore the save-our-show fan campaign for the comedy/fantasy show "The Almighty Johnsons." To reach out to the show: Em: [email protected] Twitter: http://twitter.com/joshuacliston Instagram: http://instagram.com/joshuacliston Facebook: http://facebook.com/joshuacliston Thanks so much for listening, and go enjoy s...
Terra Nova: the save our show fan campaign for Fox's Terra Nova - OTB004
October 03, 2015 05:10 - 8 minutes - 8.45 MBhttp://onthebubblepodcast.com/itunes In this episode we take a quick look at the Spielberg | Chernin produced FOX TV show TERRA NOVA. Episode links and audio attributions. For all your Terra Nova basics check out their IMDb here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1641349/ To hear the entire catalogue of the Terra Nova Podcast go here: http://terranovapodcast.com (S01 E16 and E17 are essential listening) To check out Stephen Lang's incredible reaction to the Terra Nova cancellation...
Unpacking Chuck - a conversation with author G. Walter Bush - OTB002.0
July 31, 2015 09:07 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBhttp://onthebubblepodcast.com/subscribe (please subscribe, rate and review our little show in iTunes, it helps heaps - click above and choose your favourite option) In this special bonus episode of OTBpodcast Josh is joined by author, writer, and thinker G. Walter Bush - author of the the essential CHUCK books "Unpacking Chuck" and "Unpacking Chuck 2.0" Check out Walter's books here To reach out to the show: Em: [email protected] Twitter: http://twitter.com/joshuacl...
CHUCK: the save our show fan campaign for NBC's Chuck - Chuck Movie - OTB002
July 28, 2015 13:15 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBhttp://www.jcaldigital.org/on-the-bubble-podcast/ NBC's CHUCK had its battles; man did it have its battles, but it also had its fans, and those fans drove an amazing Save Our Show fan campaign. So join your host Josh as he brings you some great moments and some original ideas around the CHUCK fan campaign, discussions of a possible #chuckmovie, and we finish up with some deep thoughts from Unpacking Chuck author G. Walter Bush. To reach out to the show: Em: joshuacliston@gmail....
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (TSCC) - plus the savethescc movement - OTB001
July 01, 2015 01:36 - 32 minutes - 18.7 MBWelcome to the first episode of On The Bubble Podcast with your host @joshuacliston - in this episode Josh takes you through a quick profile of what he hopes the show will be, and also introduces our first look at a Save Our Show TV fan campaign - the campaign for Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and the savethescc movement. To reach out to the show: Em: [email protected] Twitter: http://twitter.com/joshuacliston Instagram: http://instagram.com/joshuacliston Facebook...