Rock The Doc Podcast

Interview with the lovely Jessica Ransom a.k.a. Morwenna Newcross! Our fun-loving, yet confident and assertive, Doc Martin receptionist. And, of course, the Portwenn fashionista. *We had a small issue with Linda's audio so it's a bit low. We apologize. But we hope the fun conversation more than makes up for it. Cheers!

Enjoy Licence to Practice! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Enjoy Single White Bevy! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Enjoy Equilibrium! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Enjoy Wild West Country! *For some reason, Linda's audio seems to drop in the beginning. We apologize. Will try to fix if we can. Until then, keep your finger on your volume controls. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Enjoy Paint It Black! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Enjoy S.W.A.L.K.! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Enjoy The Shock of the New! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Enjoy To the Lighthouse! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

A Quiet Surgery, A Bored Martin, A Drunken Stupor, A Genetic Search, A Peeping Pharmacist. And a Genius Doctor. Enjoy All My Trials! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Moving On, Blood Phobia Part I, Portwenn’s Rowing Crew, Bert’s an Invalid (but not invalid), Internal Brew, and It’s a Tiny Car. Enjoy Blade on the Feather! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

A Biter, Frozen Glamping, A Special Receptionist, Hopped Up Driving, Orf BBQ, and Orf [rhymes-with-benitals]. Enjoy Accidental Hero! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Now Whiskey-Gonna-Go-Go, Tender Touching, Ghostly Arguments, Irritating Children, Walking Patterns, and The Still is Alive! It’s Alive! Enjoy From the Mouths of Babes! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Buddies in a Basket, Religious Surprises and Medical Miracles, Crimes Without…Heads, Disorganized Attachment Distraction, and Talked Off of--Before Falling Off of--Ledges. Enjoy Faith! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

ROTAs, A (half) Large Business Opp, Team Tishell-Penhale, Sails on Steroids, and Bert’s New Gig…and, er, Digs. Enjoy Farewell, My Lovely! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

A Non-Fungal Day Care, Portable Stress, Izzy’s Secret Ashes, Homeless B&B Owners, and Coming Out of the Closet. Enjoy Sons and Lovers! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Lovesick Vicars, Wedding Stones, Whiskey-A-No-Go, Baby Talk, and we learn that a Hand in the Winch is Worth…no. It sucks. Don’t be an imbecile. Enjoy Mysterious Ways! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

A self-medicating soul mate who isn’t (currently) self-medicating, the Beast of Bodmin, military tactics (not really), stodgy shoes, and the end of normal. Series 8 is sure to be the start of something new and unexpected. Stay tuned! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Thick American accents, ‘Skin the Cat’ on the violin, assertive-receptionist-in-the-making, and an unpaid (and uninspired) handyman. We’re rounding the final turn—it’s time for action, not words. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Jealousy, thigh-highs and peas, Hep A pirates, share-it-out sharing circles, and the Danny Ick Factor. Grab your guitar, kids, cuz tensions are high on this magical day in Portwenn! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

BBQ inferno, swing and a miss, Scotch Eggs on the Beach, and the end of Tishell Take-Out. Pull up your lawn chair, grab some exotic sardines and enjoy episode 5! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Flirty (and unenforced) speed traps, happy depression, thumb hooks, and camper chairs. We’re rounding the halfway point so grab a few Curly Wurlys, tell your family to leave you alone, kick back and enjoy! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Reverse psychology, ‘sea’ fish, breaking and entering, face plants, and sad Al’s many non-girlfriends. Portwenn men are having a rough week, here’s hoping Bert’s flask will set them right again. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Brain arthritis, licking a gift-sausage in the mouth, medical-grade stun guns, and blood. Lots and lots of blood. Tilt your head back, folks…it’s time for The Shock of the New. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Shrinks, ‘beachy’ formal wear, male pregnancy, crash landings, and police photobombs. Oh, and did we mention the Moon Ray? Welcome to Series 7…you may need your life preserver (literally and figuratively). Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

A quick recap and our thoughts after the interviews with Martin Clunes, Philippa Braithwaite Clunes, and Ian McNeice. Plus a few Thank Yous.

Our interview with Ian McNeice. Los Angeles, January 2016 Ian stops by Linda's apartment to have a chat with Rock the Doc. We talked about how much he loves working on Doc Martin, the moment the cast found out about two more seasons, getting his accent just right, and of course fun commentary on some Doc Martin clips over the last 7 seasons. It's a nice mellow conversation with the guy who could be mayor of Portwenn. Enjoy the interview! *SPOILER ALERT* There are a few references to Series 7 in our conversation. Mentioned in the podcast: Ian will be back in the LA area on Valentine’s weekend for the: Gallifrey One - 27th Annual North American Doctor Who Celebration Feb 12-14, 2016 Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel http://www.gallifreyone.com/ It appears tickets are sold out but contact Gallifrey One for information. #ianmcneice #bertlarge #docmartin #largeplumbing #largerestaurant #largedistillery #largewhiskey #portwenn #portisaac

Our interview with Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) and Philippa Braithwaite (Producer). Los Angeles, January 2016 Martin and Philippa join the Rock the Doc conversation -- reviewing clips and providing witty commentary about the show. And as usual with our RTDP conversations we get slightly off-topic...which makes the whole thing even better. We're starting Series 7 with a bang! Enjoy! *SPOILER ALERT* There are a few references to Series 7 in our conversation. Mentioned in the podcast: Buckham Fair 2016 -- www.BuckhamFair.co.uk Buffalo Pictures -- www.BuffaloPictures.co.uk #martinclunes #philippabraithwaite #docmartin #buffalopictures #rockthedocpodcast #portwenn #portisaac

An annoying cough, tearful goodbyes, wicked mothering, "we don't need no stinkin' grounding", Y-M-C-A, and a little DIY surgery. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Beating a dead horse, a broken collar bone, the perfect sous chef, a desperate mother, close talkers, and breaking free from OCD (amongst other things). Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Awkward first dates, a new dry cleaning (and shoe shine) bill, pigeon poo disease, more voodoo medicine and lavender scented cats. They should have called in that HazMat team long ago... for oh-so-many reasons. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Snappy wristbands, medical grade moss, haunting phobias and The Odd Couple. It doesn't take long to find your place within Portwenn... even after rehab...or wilderness training...or blind dates. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Kitchen table sanitation, CornishCouples.com, Hollywood habits, cataracts for babies and medical tats for young-at-heart ladies. Who needs fancy-pants London? Portwenn's got what you need! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Building blocks that don't belong, libel/slander (take your pick), sexually eclectic stalkers, a steaming hot bath for two and birthday cake for one. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

New roommates, Dr. Ruth on the line, compliments galore, and invisible sliding glass doors. Wash up and get ready... they've got company! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Lady parts, a sober vicar, shotgun weddings, and the new sex-on-a-stick local fella... wherever they take us, we're goin'! Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Fish for one, prescription cocktails, adventures in babysitting, lazy babies getting waited on hand and foot, and professions of love. Ever After is a new start -- and we can hardly wait to see exactly how it begins in Season 6. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

This week we get to enjoy hives, fleas and hernias; local tapas and cheap sangria; and an increase in testosterone for several male residents - if only for a moment. Enjoy Portwenn's game of Cats and Sharks... Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Floor-licking, ticking clocks, a Christening date, and falling out of love with your Ex. Again. Don't Let Go or walk away. A choice must be made. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

PC Penhale's ex-wife comes to town. Bert takes out a loan. Eleanor kills two birds with one stone and Doc and Louisa name their baby. And then there's Boris. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Mrs. Tishell (and her pink boa) takes the crazy up a notch, inappropriate police uniforms, dislodged testicles, Voodoo shops, alcoholic breast milk, and life realizations after being locked up for...minutes... in the The Crab's cooler... the little town of Portwenn definitely does not disappoint. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Artistic hubcaps, World War peppiness, final notices, and arsenic decor. Sometimes, it helps to be Born with a Shotgun if you live in Portwenn. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

A perfect Portwenn send-off, the latest in tanning, a new relative, and even a new receptionist. Dry Your Tears - really, it's not as depressing as it sounds. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

A death in the family, anxious villagers, lots of incompetence, and a new resident. There's more than one way to Preserve the Romance in a town like Portwenn. At least in theory. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Illegal bio-fuel, the end of a relationship that never was, and the birth of something--and someone--good. The Wrong Goodbye isn't the end; it's just the start. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Defiant receptionists, Edith's Last Stand, a hairy gut, and Aunt Joan's new business venture. If the Do Not Disturb sign is out - don't come in. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast.

Disputes in a paddling pool, London Calling, decomposing roadkill, and Bert might be in love. The Midwife Crisis didn't last very long. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Mysteries on the Orient Express, misbehaving kids getting locked away, child psychology, and haemophobia phobia. The Departed is paying a visit to someone in Portwenn. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Keeping your eyes on the road, an accident of sorts, a cold kiss, and being a single working mum. Driving Mr. McLynn, as you'll hear, isn't the problem. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

A portrait to freshen up the surgery, game-changing sonograms, PC Penhale's death prep, and getting settled in a new home. Despite what you think, Perish Together as Fools is not the town slogan. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!

Levitating arms, unwanted OB docs, paternal responsibilities, and 'exotic' cures. Uneasy Lies the Head if you're from Portwenn. Listen to LindaG and Karen discuss the show and don't miss the offbeat topics that come to mind while recording this podcast!