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This week on Warp My TARDIS, KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan dive into a packed episode filled with nostalgia, sci‑fi news, and some bittersweet farewells. 🕯️ In Memoriam The hosts open with reflections on recent losses in the sci‑fi and entertainment world, including the passing of James Tolkan, remembered for roles like Principal Strickland in Back to the Future. As the hosts note, “he’s been a lot of things… everything from Back to the Future to Leverage”. They also discuss the passing of Valerie Perrine, the original Miss Teschmacher from Superman. 🧱 Geek Collectibles & Temptations A fun detour into the dangerous world of AliExpress and third‑party brick sets leads to talk of Firefly’s Serenity, Space: 1999’s Eagle, and even a Red Dwarf Starbug set. As KJ jokes, “AliExpress is evil… almost as evil as Temu.” 🎬 Sci‑Fi on Screen The crew reviews and recommends new sci‑fi films: - War Machine – gritty military sci‑fi with Alan Ritchson - Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice – time‑bending Vince Vaughn chaos - Project Hail Mary – thoughts on the adaptation and portrayal of Rocky 🖖 Star Trek’s Uncertain Future. A major portion of the episode explores the shifting landscape of Star Trek: - The cancellation of Starfleet Academy - Cast reactions online - Set dismantling vs. preserved sets - Jonathan Frakes stepping back from Trek directing - Concerns about the franchise’s 60th anniversary and future direction As the hosts put it, “There’s nothing really new in production for sci‑fi fantasy… big studio sci‑fi fantasy.” 🧭 Doctor Who & Other Universes The conversation jumps across fandoms—Doctor Who regeneration theories, Big Finish audio dramas, and the broader state of genre storytelling. 🎲 What’s Next? The hosts tease upcoming content across the Fandom Frontier Network, including: - Dungeon Crawler Carl tabletop game coverage - More book club episodes - Cross‑podcast collaborations - A refreshed website and future live events