<![CDATA[Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine]]>Welcome to Podcast Portwenn — celebrating the world of Doc Martin, unofficially.
I’m Chesla Wechsler and we’ll be discussing Doc Martin and Best Medicine. Whether it's Dr Ellingham or Dr Best, Martin Clunes or Josh Charles, Portwenn as one word or two, we're here for it.

We'll talk about the show with people who are watching for the first time and people who've seen it all. We'll discuss the characters, the plots, what we appreciate about the show, you name it.

Check the show notes for spoiler alerts! Doc Martin specific episodes contain spoilers for Best Medicine and are best avoided until you've watched multiple seasons of Best Medicine.

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine. It will never generate money for me. If it is ever monetized, I commit to donating it all to charity.

]]>http://podcastportwenn.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:13:08 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2025 21:42:41 GMT60Chesla Wechsler<p>Welcome to Podcast Portwenn — celebrating the world of Doc Martin, unofficially.<br />I’m Chesla Wechsler and we’ll be discussing Doc Martin and Best Medicine. Whether it's Dr Ellingham or Dr Best, Martin Clunes or Josh Charles, Portwenn as one word or two, we're here for it.<br /></p><p>We'll talk about the show with people who are watching for the first time and people who've seen it all. We'll discuss the characters, the plots, what we appreciate about the show, you name it.</p><p></p><p>Check the show notes for spoiler alerts! Doc Martin specific episodes contain spoilers for Best Medicine and are best avoided until you've watched multiple seasons of Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin<i> </i>or Best Medicine. It will never generate money for me. If it is ever monetized, I commit to donating it all to charity.</p><p></p>episodicChesla Wechslerccwpublic@yahoo.comno<![CDATA[Best Medicine S2E3 Reaction Crate Expectations: Karaoke Night, the Crate Race & Louisa’s Date]]>Mel, Carol, and Gabriela join Chesla to dig into Best Medicine Season 2, Episode 3, “Crate Expectations.” It’s karaoke night in Port Wenn!

Eden Montgomery (Eliza Coupe) grabs the mic, and the gang splits on whether her singing is comedy gold or something to watch through your fingers. Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra) throws himself into it, but is the town’s teasing of Eden a welcome or a warning? Martin Best (Josh Charles) has her back, though nobody’s sold on how he says “girlfriend.” And Greg Garrison (Stephen Spinella) and George Brady (Jason Veasey) prove once again that they hold the town together.

When Lorenzo (Malachi Nimmons) keeps fainting, Chesla suspects the “Mary Hart effect,” but the real cause surprised everyone. Meanwhile, a positive pregnancy test among the male sea urchin workers, including Blake (Brandon Gilpin), sets off a testicular cancer hunt. Is Glendon rehabilitated, or still the bully who won’t let Martin forget his childhood crate race? The group digs into their history.

Aunt Sarah Best (Annie Potts) coaches Peter Cronk (Ben Lewis Doherty), who then coaches Martin. Chesla (nerd!) wonders if that makes it transitive coaching, while Gabriela sees Peter as Sarah’s similar-to-Martin second chance. So why did Peter run right past Martin’s open arms? There’s also a family of fibbers, some fixed crates, and “Marty One Crate.”

Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer) and Mark both have dates out of town. IVF becomes a first-date icebreaker, and “now you made me be mean” divides the group, with Gabriela as Louisa’s number one defender. Then there’s that hug after the crate race.

Elaine Denton (Cree) gets to show her character’s depth plus gives Al Large (Carter Shimp) a much-needed talking-to about Bert Large (John DiMaggio).

Plus: guest actors celebrating their TV debuts, how well the writers capture Gen Z humor, Chesla feels good about a GOAT coincidence, and predictions about whether Martin makes it to Boston.

Thanks to HeyJude1963, Amis1887, and Elizabeth Washington for the comments we worked in! We’re just seven (now six!) subscribers from 200, so like, subscribe, and keep the conversation going.

Chapters
[00:00] Cold open: Gen Z humor done right
[00:29] Welcome and intro
[00:45] Karaoke night: Eden sings, Mark goes all in
[02:06] Lorenzo’s fainting and the Mary Hart effect
[03:18] The teens and Copernicus the dog
[04:28] Guest actors’ TV debuts
[05:17] Is the town teasing Eden or being mean?
[08:11] Greg and George to the rescue
[09:17] Eden’s red light blanket and gold mask
[11:07] Why did Eden keep singing?
[12:10] Marty One Crate and Aunt Sarah’s coaching
[13:10] The fibbing Best family
[14:24] Peter’s hug goes to Aunt Sarah
[15:15] Louisa and Mark’s dates
[16:20] “Now you made me be mean”
[19:54] IVF as an icebreaker
[21:02] The hug
[22:37] Louisa and Mark: friends or more?
[23:46] Peter Cronk and Aunt Sarah
[24:17] Elaine’s mom, and Elaine sets Al straight
[27:47] Free Bird and Geneva
[28:56] The pregnancy test mystery and the urchin business
[30:50] Martin and Glendon’s history
[35:00] Mark’s mother and Aunt Sarah’s “nooner”
[35:50] Can Aunt Sarah handle Eden?
[36:27] Eden’s vulnerable side
[37:59] Chesla’s fan fiction coincidences
[38:37] Predictions: will Martin make it to Boston?
[41:42] Thanks and the road to 200 subscribers

]]>de1e6656-fad1-41c9-b973-52a8227dfce2Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:45:00 GMT<p>Mel, Carol, and Gabriela join Chesla to dig into Best Medicine Season 2, Episode 3, “Crate Expectations.” It’s karaoke night in Port Wenn!</p><p>Eden Montgomery (Eliza Coupe) grabs the mic, and the gang splits on whether her singing is comedy gold or something to watch through your fingers. Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra) throws himself into it, but is the town’s teasing of Eden a welcome or a warning? Martin Best (Josh Charles) has her back, though nobody’s sold on how he says “girlfriend.” And Greg Garrison (Stephen Spinella) and George Brady (Jason Veasey) prove once again that they hold the town together.</p><p>When Lorenzo (Malachi Nimmons) keeps fainting, Chesla suspects the “Mary Hart effect,” but the real cause surprised everyone. Meanwhile, a positive pregnancy test among the male sea urchin workers, including Blake (Brandon Gilpin), sets off a testicular cancer hunt. Is Glendon rehabilitated, or still the bully who won’t let Martin forget his childhood crate race? The group digs into their history.</p><p>Aunt Sarah Best (Annie Potts) coaches Peter Cronk (Ben Lewis Doherty), who then coaches Martin. Chesla (nerd!) wonders if that makes it transitive coaching, while Gabriela sees Peter as Sarah’s similar-to-Martin second chance. So why did Peter run right past Martin’s open arms? There’s also a family of fibbers, some fixed crates, and “Marty One Crate.”</p><p>Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer) and Mark both have dates out of town. IVF becomes a first-date icebreaker, and “now you made me be mean” divides the group, with Gabriela as Louisa’s number one defender. Then there’s that hug after the crate race.</p><p>Elaine Denton (Cree) gets to show her character’s depth plus gives Al Large (Carter Shimp) a much-needed talking-to about Bert Large (John DiMaggio).</p><p>Plus: guest actors celebrating their TV debuts, how well the writers capture Gen Z humor, Chesla feels good about a GOAT coincidence, and predictions about whether Martin makes it to Boston.</p><p>Thanks to HeyJude1963, Amis1887, and Elizabeth Washington for the comments we worked in! We’re just seven (now six!) subscribers from 200, so like, subscribe, and keep the conversation going.</p><p><b><strong>Chapters</strong></b><br />[00:00] Cold open: Gen Z humor done right<br />[00:29] Welcome and intro<br />[00:45] Karaoke night: Eden sings, Mark goes all in<br />[02:06] Lorenzo’s fainting and the Mary Hart effect<br />[03:18] The teens and Copernicus the dog<br />[04:28] Guest actors’ TV debuts<br />[05:17] Is the town teasing Eden or being mean?<br />[08:11] Greg and George to the rescue<br />[09:17] Eden’s red light blanket and gold mask<br />[11:07] Why did Eden keep singing?<br />[12:10] Marty One Crate and Aunt Sarah’s coaching<br />[13:10] The fibbing Best family<br />[14:24] Peter’s hug goes to Aunt Sarah<br />[15:15] Louisa and Mark’s dates<br />[16:20] “Now you made me be mean”<br />[19:54] IVF as an icebreaker<br />[21:02] The hug<br />[22:37] Louisa and Mark: friends or more?<br />[23:46] Peter Cronk and Aunt Sarah<br />[24:17] Elaine’s mom, and Elaine sets Al straight<br />[27:47] Free Bird and Geneva<br />[28:56] The pregnancy test mystery and the urchin business<br />[30:50] Martin and Glendon’s history<br />[35:00] Mark’s mother and Aunt Sarah’s “nooner”<br />[35:50] Can Aunt Sarah handle Eden?<br />[36:27] Eden’s vulnerable side<br />[37:59] Chesla’s fan fiction coincidences<br />[38:37] Predictions: will Martin make it to Boston?<br />[41:42] Thanks and the road to 200 subscribers</p>no00:42:46214Best Medicine S2E3 Reaction Crate Expectations: Karaoke Night, the Crate Race & Louisa’s Datefull<![CDATA[Best Medicine S2E2: "Breakin' In Is Hard to Do" Did Eden set up the prank?]]>Best Medicine Season 2, Episode 2, "Breakin' In Is Hard to Do": the Port Wenn pharmacy gets robbed, Louisa's time-sensitive fertility medication is among the missing items, and the town gives Martin Best (Josh Charles) a "welcome" he did NOT ask for. Teasing as a love language, or just plain mean? We argue. A lot.

Two panels this week. (I couldn't get everyone in one room, and yes, I forgot to hit record the first time. Doh!) Carol and Chris share a theory that had me saying "I hadn't thought of that": did Eden Montgomery (Eliza Coupe) have a hand in the prank? Then Mel, Gabriela and Doug fight it out over whether Eden is a sweet, misunderstood girlfriend or a woman who brings her own cutlery to lunch, carries a switchblade, and thinks a Friday the 13th-style summer camp massacre is funny. (Chesla askes, “Dexter, anyone?”)

Also in this one:

- A pharmacy, bistro, and doctor’s office robbery mystery.  Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra), Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer), and Martin as "Sherlock and Holmes" and an unforgettable fertility quip.

- Gina (Nadia Dajani) rolls a Brooklyn pizza truck up next to Greg Garrison (Stephen Spinella) and George Brady (Jason Veasey) at the Salty Breeze. Hot dog cart vs. half-off pizza, and a town with zero loyalty.

- Aunt Sarah (Annie Potts) tries to bond with Eden. It lasts about half a second.

- Old Man Collins and his adult diapers. Trust us.

- Elaine Denton (Cree) and Al Large (Carter Shimp) raise cash, but at what cost?

- Robert Best is coming back, played by Martin Clunes (yes, THAT Martin Clunes, which we're still gleeful about), plus Sally Mylow (Clea Lewis) and a bigger role for Bert Large (John DiMaggio).

- 80s movie references that sent Mel back to rewatch, and a debate about Louisa's baby plan we're still not done having.

So tell us: is Eden a force for good or for evil? Was the teasing affection or cruelty? Will Elaine really stay in New York? Drop your thoughts in the comments. We work your comments into the episodes now, and UK viewers, we'd love to hear from you too. If you're enjoying the show, please like, subscribe and share. We're closing in on 200 YouTube subscribers!

CHAPTERS

[0:00] Cold open: I forgot to hit record

[0:39] Carol & Chris: five plot lines in one episode

[2:15] The teasing: love language or mean-spirited?

[3:34] Carol's theory: did Eden have a hand in it?

[6:11] Eden's cutlery, switchblade & the Friday the 13th line

[8:27] Mark's best lines (and his mom)

[10:14] Aunt Sarah vs. Eden: "Not today, Satan"

[11:40] Old Man Collins & the adult diapers

[13:01] Season 2 digs deeper into Port Wenn

[15:26] Gina, the hot dog cart & the pizza war

[17:27] Where this ranks among our favorites

[18:54] Mel, Gabriela & Doug join the panel

[20:01] Is Eden sweet or sinister? Your comments

[21:06] The 80s movie references (Cocoon, Moonstruck)

[23:22] Teasing debate, round two

[26:01] Aunt Sarah stirs the pot with Eden

[29:04] Gina, George & Greg: the food truck standoff

[31:44] Best lines: Port Wenn meets The Pitt

[32:46] Martin & Mark, the crime-solving duo

[33:24] Martin, Louisa & Eden: the triangle heats up

[35:14] Predictions for Eden

[38:38] Mark is growing on us (and Sally's mothering)

[42:10] Bert's bigger role & Martin's response

[44:01] Robert Best is coming back

[46:29] More Old Man Collins love

[47:26] Eden's red light therapy mystery

[48:20] Al & Elaine: will they go to New York?

[51:17] Louisa gets some love

[53:07] Louisa's baby plan: still not sold

[54:49] Wrap-up

]]>cb97d6a1-b1bd-4c66-a8da-a4506e2723a7Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT<p>Best Medicine Season 2, Episode 2, "Breakin' In Is Hard to Do": the Port Wenn pharmacy gets robbed, Louisa's time-sensitive fertility medication is among the missing items, and the town gives Martin Best (Josh Charles) a "welcome" he did NOT ask for. Teasing as a love language, or just plain mean? We argue. A lot.</p><p>Two panels this week. (I couldn't get everyone in one room, and yes, I forgot to hit record the first time. Doh!) Carol and Chris share a theory that had me saying "I hadn't thought of that": did Eden Montgomery (Eliza Coupe) have a hand in the prank? Then Mel, Gabriela and Doug fight it out over whether Eden is a sweet, misunderstood girlfriend or a woman who brings her own cutlery to lunch, carries a switchblade, and thinks a Friday the 13th-style summer camp massacre is funny. (Chesla askes, “Dexter, anyone?”)</p><p>Also in this one:</p><p>- A pharmacy, bistro, and doctor’s office robbery mystery.  Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra), Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer), and Martin as "Sherlock and Holmes" and an unforgettable fertility quip.</p><p>- Gina (Nadia Dajani) rolls a Brooklyn pizza truck up next to Greg Garrison (Stephen Spinella) and George Brady (Jason Veasey) at the Salty Breeze. Hot dog cart vs. half-off pizza, and a town with zero loyalty.</p><p>- Aunt Sarah (Annie Potts) tries to bond with Eden. It lasts about half a second.</p><p>- Old Man Collins and his adult diapers. Trust us.</p><p>- Elaine Denton (Cree) and Al Large (Carter Shimp) raise cash, but at what cost?</p><p>- Robert Best is coming back, played by Martin Clunes (yes, THAT Martin Clunes, which we're still gleeful about), plus Sally Mylow (Clea Lewis) and a bigger role for Bert Large (John DiMaggio).</p><p>- 80s movie references that sent Mel back to rewatch, and a debate about Louisa's baby plan we're still not done having.</p><p>So tell us: is Eden a force for good or for evil? Was the teasing affection or cruelty? Will Elaine really stay in New York? Drop your thoughts in the comments. We work your comments into the episodes now, and UK viewers, we'd love to hear from you too. If you're enjoying the show, please like, subscribe and share. We're closing in on 200 YouTube subscribers!</p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>[0:00] Cold open: I forgot to hit record</p><p>[0:39] Carol &amp; Chris: five plot lines in one episode</p><p>[2:15] The teasing: love language or mean-spirited?</p><p>[3:34] Carol's theory: did Eden have a hand in it?</p><p>[6:11] Eden's cutlery, switchblade &amp; the Friday the 13th line</p><p>[8:27] Mark's best lines (and his mom)</p><p>[10:14] Aunt Sarah vs. Eden: "Not today, Satan"</p><p>[11:40] Old Man Collins &amp; the adult diapers</p><p>[13:01] Season 2 digs deeper into Port Wenn</p><p>[15:26] Gina, the hot dog cart &amp; the pizza war</p><p>[17:27] Where this ranks among our favorites</p><p>[18:54] Mel, Gabriela &amp; Doug join the panel</p><p>[20:01] Is Eden sweet or sinister? Your comments</p><p>[21:06] The 80s movie references (Cocoon, Moonstruck)</p><p>[23:22] Teasing debate, round two</p><p>[26:01] Aunt Sarah stirs the pot with Eden</p><p>[29:04] Gina, George &amp; Greg: the food truck standoff</p><p>[31:44] Best lines: Port Wenn meets The Pitt</p><p>[32:46] Martin &amp; Mark, the crime-solving duo</p><p>[33:24] Martin, Louisa &amp; Eden: the triangle heats up</p><p>[35:14] Predictions for Eden</p><p>[38:38] Mark is growing on us (and Sally's mothering)</p><p>[42:10] Bert's bigger role &amp; Martin's response</p><p>[44:01] Robert Best is coming back</p><p>[46:29] More Old Man Collins love</p><p>[47:26] Eden's red light therapy mystery</p><p>[48:20] Al &amp; Elaine: will they go to New York?</p><p>[51:17] Louisa gets some love</p><p>[53:07] Louisa's baby plan: still not sold</p><p>[54:49] Wrap-up</p>no00:55:20213Best Medicine S2E2: "Breakin' In Is Hard to Do" Did Eden set up the prank?full<![CDATA[Best Medicine S2E1 Reaction: A Mermaid, a Blood Phobia & Is Eden Friend or Foe?]]>Best Medicine Season 2 is here, and so is a new format! I'm trying to incorporate your suggestions from last year's survey, so this time Gen Z panelist Gabriela and I trade hot takes, then my Unspoiled panel (Mel, Doug, and Carol Doehler, none of whom have seen Doc Martin) takes over.  Every few episodes, I plan to have Doc Martin-spoiled Best Medicine fans giving their takes.

Five months have passed in Port Wenn, and writer Liz Tuccillo wastes no time tying up the Season 1 finale's loose ends. Al Large (Carter Shimp) is headed to school in New York. Is Elaine (Cree) going with him? And why is Al still giving Bert (John DiMaggio) grief?

Then there's Eden Montgomery (Eliza Coupe). She has redecorated the office, put Elaine in a dental-assistant coat, and is also Louisa's fertility doctor. Gabriela thinks there's nothing wrong with Eden. Doug thinks she's conniving and points to one "I need to see Louisa" moment as proof. Freudian slip, or all part of the plan? Meanwhile Peter Cronk (Ben Lewis Doherty) and poor Copernicus are being pushed aside, and Aunt Sarah (Annie Potts) says Martin (Josh Charles) has taken a few steps backward.

Louisa (Abigail Spencer) is juggling IVF, two jobs, and a lot of loneliness. Watching her third-wheel on the couch with Al and Elaine hurt a little. Martin's blood phobia also goes public, and Aunt Sarah is not happy about who got told first.

This episode also brings us a mermaid. Cecilia washes up in Port Wenn, and Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra) handles her story with more heart (and more actual police work) than we've seen from him before. Is this the grown-up Mark we've been waiting for? We also get Sally Mylow (Clea Lewis) and that neck brace, the Judith (Andrea Martin), Geneva (Didi Conn), and Aunt Sarah trio (more of them, please!), and the teens (decrepit?  Puh-LEASE!). Plus the sea urchin economy at the Salty Breeze, a smoking gag that had us crying with laughter, and what increased tourism can mean for a town like Port Wenn.  Speaking of smoking, good messages: don’t smoke, if you have a mental health crisis, getting professional help is good, and phones can be addictive!

So tell us in the comments: Eden, friend or foe? Who should Mark end up with? Too soon for everyone to learn about the phobia?  And a question for our UK viewers: when Louisa pays for her own IVF, or someone jokes that mermaids don't have insurance, how does that land for you if you're used to the NHS?

If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, like, and comment. See you next week, Besties!

Chapters:

[0:00] Cold open

[0:18] Welcome: Best Medicine Season 2 premiere panel

[0:49] Gen Z hot takes with Gabriela: Eden, Cecilia & Louisa

[12:53] Mel, Doug & Carol join: "Time to go in the walk-in"

[14:36] Eden: conniving or just in the way?

[18:34] "I need to see Louisa" - Freudian slip or on purpose?

[19:53] Lovable weirdos and Aunt Sarah's hurt feelings

[21:52] Peter Cronk, Copernicus and a flatter Elaine

[26:47] Mark grows up: the Cecilia investigation

[30:19] Sally's neck brace, plus Judith, Geneva & Aunt Sarah

[32:42] Love and relationships: who should Mark date?

[36:20] Al vs. Bert, and Martin & Louisa back to square one

[41:12] Sea urchins, the Salty Breeze and TV tourism

[45:24] Questions for you: US insurance vs. the NHS

[47:06] What's new with the podcast this season

]]>4a49b64c-81e6-45c4-b7c0-9b7bb3650335Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT<p>Best Medicine Season 2 is here, and so is a new format! I'm trying to incorporate your suggestions from last year's survey, so this time Gen Z panelist Gabriela and I trade hot takes, then my Unspoiled panel (Mel, Doug, and Carol Doehler, none of whom have seen Doc Martin) takes over.  Every few episodes, I plan to have Doc Martin-spoiled Best Medicine fans giving their takes.</p><p>Five months have passed in Port Wenn, and writer Liz Tuccillo wastes no time tying up the Season 1 finale's loose ends. Al Large (Carter Shimp) is headed to school in New York. Is Elaine (Cree) going with him? And why is Al still giving Bert (John DiMaggio) grief?</p><p>Then there's Eden Montgomery (Eliza Coupe). She has redecorated the office, put Elaine in a dental-assistant coat, and is also Louisa's fertility doctor. Gabriela thinks there's nothing wrong with Eden. Doug thinks she's conniving and points to one "I need to see Louisa" moment as proof. Freudian slip, or all part of the plan? Meanwhile Peter Cronk (Ben Lewis Doherty) and poor Copernicus are being pushed aside, and Aunt Sarah (Annie Potts) says Martin (Josh Charles) has taken a few steps backward.</p><p>Louisa (Abigail Spencer) is juggling IVF, two jobs, and a lot of loneliness. Watching her third-wheel on the couch with Al and Elaine hurt a little. Martin's blood phobia also goes public, and Aunt Sarah is not happy about who got told first.</p><p>This episode also brings us a mermaid. Cecilia washes up in Port Wenn, and Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra) handles her story with more heart (and more actual police work) than we've seen from him before. Is this the grown-up Mark we've been waiting for? We also get Sally Mylow (Clea Lewis) and that neck brace, the Judith (Andrea Martin), Geneva (Didi Conn), and Aunt Sarah trio (more of them, please!), and the teens (decrepit?  Puh-LEASE!). Plus the sea urchin economy at the Salty Breeze, a smoking gag that had us crying with laughter, and what increased tourism can mean for a town like Port Wenn.  Speaking of smoking, good messages: don’t smoke, if you have a mental health crisis, getting professional help is good, and phones can be addictive!</p><p>So tell us in the comments: Eden, friend or foe? Who should Mark end up with? Too soon for everyone to learn about the phobia?  And a question for our UK viewers: when Louisa pays for her own IVF, or someone jokes that mermaids don't have insurance, how does that land for you if you're used to the NHS?</p><p>If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, like, and comment. See you next week, Besties!</p><p>Chapters:</p><p>[0:00] Cold open</p><p>[0:18] Welcome: Best Medicine Season 2 premiere panel</p><p>[0:49] Gen Z hot takes with Gabriela: Eden, Cecilia &amp; Louisa</p><p>[12:53] Mel, Doug &amp; Carol join: "Time to go in the walk-in"</p><p>[14:36] Eden: conniving or just in the way?</p><p>[18:34] "I need to see Louisa" - Freudian slip or on purpose?</p><p>[19:53] Lovable weirdos and Aunt Sarah's hurt feelings</p><p>[21:52] Peter Cronk, Copernicus and a flatter Elaine</p><p>[26:47] Mark grows up: the Cecilia investigation</p><p>[30:19] Sally's neck brace, plus Judith, Geneva &amp; Aunt Sarah</p><p>[32:42] Love and relationships: who should Mark date?</p><p>[36:20] Al vs. Bert, and Martin &amp; Louisa back to square one</p><p>[41:12] Sea urchins, the Salty Breeze and TV tourism</p><p>[45:24] Questions for you: US insurance vs. the NHS</p><p>[47:06] What's new with the podcast this season</p>no00:48:19212Best Medicine S2E1 Reaction: A Mermaid, a Blood Phobia & Is Eden Friend or Foe?full<![CDATA[Best Medicine Season 2 Preview: A Gen Z Fan's Hot Takes on Martin, Louisa & the New Love Pentagon]]>Season One of Best Medicine ended in a tangle of misunderstandings, and I’ll have a Season Two podcast guest to help sort it out: Gabriela, a Gen Z viewer who runs with a whole Discord group of fellow fans. She found the show on Hulu (blood-phobic doctor, sold), then went back and watched Doc Martin to see where it all started.  She’ll be bringing her group chat's best theories with her.

We also get into whether Al (Carter Shimp) should actually take one of those college acceptances or stick around Port Wenn for Elaine (Cree). Gabriela's take, as someone closer to Al's age than I am, might surprise you.

Then there's the Best family. Robert (Martin Clunes) is confirmed to be returning, we debate whether he and his wife Vanessa are actually still together given what we know about Robert's gambling and Vanessa's very "radical honesty" psychology style. Glendon (Patch Darragh) gets the villain treatment too — we dig into why he's so threatened by Martin (Josh Charles) taking his spot as Port Wenn's big man around town.

Of course we can't skip Martin and Louisa (Abigail Spencer). Between Eden (Eliza Coupe), Sheriff Mark (Josh Segarra)'s proposal, and a new monitor named Parker (Jack Cutmore-Scott) throwing a whole love pentagon into the mix, Gabriela and I both have opinions about where this actually goes by the end of season two. We also talk through what it would take to get Robert and Martin in a room to finally deal with the accident and Rosemary — and yes, we go there on generational trauma and why Martin's blood phobia shows up when it does. Plus: baby, or no baby, for Louisa?

Subscribe for more Doc Martin and Best Medicine talk, join the conversation on YouTube, and let us know your own season two predictions in the comments.

 

[00:00] Hook

[00:32] Introduction to Gabriela, a Gen Z Fan

[01:57] Anticipating Season Two: Plot Predictions

[03:34] Should Al Go To College?

[04:42] Who is Mark's Dad?

[05:34] Martin's Parents

[07:28] Glendon as the Villain

[09:52] Martin and Louisa: We Need Some Progress!

[11:23] Getting Robert and Martin To Talk

[14:38] Baby? No Baby?

[15:10] How Gabriela Fits In

]]>905f8e3e-de6a-4bc1-8337-14fb7b9a66a0Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>Season One of Best Medicine ended in a tangle of misunderstandings, and I’ll have a Season Two podcast guest to help sort it out: Gabriela, a Gen Z viewer who runs with a whole Discord group of fellow fans. She found the show on Hulu (blood-phobic doctor, sold), then went back and watched Doc Martin to see where it all started.  She’ll be bringing her group chat's best theories with her.</p><p></p><p>We also get into whether Al (Carter Shimp) should actually take one of those college acceptances or stick around Port Wenn for Elaine (Cree). Gabriela's take, as someone closer to Al's age than I am, might surprise you.</p><p></p><p>Then there's the Best family. Robert (Martin Clunes) is confirmed to be returning, we debate whether he and his wife Vanessa are actually still together given what we know about Robert's gambling and Vanessa's very "radical honesty" psychology style. Glendon (Patch Darragh) gets the villain treatment too — we dig into why he's so threatened by Martin (Josh Charles) taking his spot as Port Wenn's big man around town.</p><p>Of course we can't skip Martin and Louisa (Abigail Spencer). Between Eden (Eliza Coupe), Sheriff Mark (Josh Segarra)'s proposal, and a new monitor named Parker (Jack Cutmore-Scott) throwing a whole love pentagon into the mix, Gabriela and I both have opinions about where this actually goes by the end of season two. We also talk through what it would take to get Robert and Martin in a room to finally deal with the accident and Rosemary — and yes, we go there on generational trauma and why Martin's blood phobia shows up when it does. Plus: baby, or no baby, for Louisa?</p><p></p><p>Subscribe for more Doc Martin and Best Medicine talk, join the conversation on YouTube, and let us know your own season two predictions in the comments.</p><p> </p><p>[00:00] Hook</p><p>[00:32] Introduction to Gabriela, a Gen Z Fan</p><p>[01:57] Anticipating Season Two: Plot Predictions</p><p>[03:34] Should Al Go To College?</p><p>[04:42] Who is Mark's Dad?</p><p>[05:34] Martin's Parents</p><p>[07:28] Glendon as the Villain</p><p>[09:52] Martin and Louisa: We Need Some Progress!</p><p>[11:23] Getting Robert and Martin To Talk</p><p>[14:38] Baby? No Baby?</p><p>[15:10] How Gabriela Fits In</p>no00:16:05211Best Medicine Season 2 Preview: A Gen Z Fan's Hot Takes on Martin, Louisa & the New Love Pentagonfull<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 7 Newbie Reaction: Couples Therapy, a Taser, and Patty's Big Told-You-So]]>Patty has said it for seasons: Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz) keeps putting Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes) into situations he was never going to survive, then treats the wreckage as proof she was right. In Season 7, Dr. Rachel Timoney (Emily Bevan) asks whether Louisa is setting Martin up to fail on purpose, and whether that is really about avoiding intimacy. I could not WAIT for Patty to get to this season.  She’s been so on target with her comments. And I loved her reaction enough to make it the intro for the episode.

Season 7 opens with Louisa in Spain for three weeks with no contact, and Martin just getting on with it until Aunt Ruth (Dame Eileen Atkins) points out how odd that is. Then comes the therapy: three hugs a day, three nice things, and an actual date at the restaurant where they first met. Also one of the great fake-out lines in the whole series. IYKYK. It involves a sweater. And the picnic!  Great to see Angela Sim (Caroline Quentin), Martin’s Men Behaving Badly better half, join in the fun.

Patty's other verdicts. She really loves Aunt Ruth and PC Joe Penhale (John Marquez) has crossed from annoying to endearing, although her sentiments don’t extend to ‘competent’.  Who thought it was a good idea to arm Penhale?!  Peter Cronk (Preston Nyman) turns up aged fifteen and starts bossing Morwenna Newcross (Jessica Ransom) around, which got us ranking all three receptionists - Elaine Denham (Lucy Punch), Pauline Lamb (Katherine Parkinson), Morwenna - and me asking whether Best Medicine's Elaine Denton (Cree) is a composite of the lot. We also get into whether Martin Best (Josh Charles) changed more in one season than Martin Ellingham has in seven. Patty has had enough of Mrs. Tishell (Selina Cadell) and Danny Steel (Tristan Sturrock).

Then there's the dog. Martin decides Buddy has to go, permanently, and neither of us could get past it. Patty watched it wondering how I was going to defend it. I did not.  Did this fly in the UK?  In the US, the dog can NEVER die.  It’s a rule. (Well, it should be).

Plus Sigourney Weaver wanders into Portwenn as Beth Traywick (Patty wants more!), and Gemma Jones closes the season as Annie Winton in a hostage situation that becomes the sharpest mirror Martin and Louisa have had yet.

Like and subscribe if you enjoyed this. Not signed in? You can still help: send this to the Doc Martin or Best Medicine person in your life, or follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Comment and I will reply - that is half the fun of my little hobby. If you're not happy, I'm not happy.

[00:00] Told ya - cold open
[00:07] Welcome back, Patty
[00:49] Patty's verdict on Season 7
[02:27] Aunt Ruth, deadpan queen
[03:47] Louisa: "I don't need a therapist"
[05:23] Why Louisa keeps falling for the doc
[07:05] The dog storyline neither of us can defend
[08:23] The dogs get named first
[09:15] Penhale grows on Patty
[11:48] Penhale and the taser
[13:34] Visa or Mastercard?
[14:15] Peter Cronk at 15
[15:04] Ranking Elaine, Pauline and Morwenna
[15:38] Mrs. Tishell, her husband, and a plot Patty's done with
[16:23] Dr. Timoney's opening move
[19:16] The Season 6 prediction pays off
[19:36] Danny Steel is back, and now we know why
[22:26] Blood phobia, control, and a self-diagnosis
[24:35] Homework: hugs, affirmations, and an actual date
[27:26] The list nobody wanted to make
[30:01] "We're not normal" - the light bulb
[30:45] Spain, silence, and the sausage
[33:41] The Wintons: a hostage situation as a mirror
[35:19] Patty's favourite episode, and the Cyrano theory
[39:11] Sigourney Weaver turns up in Portwenn
[40:50] Martin Clunes vs. Martin Ellingham
[43:26] Patty predicts Season 8
[44:37] Is Best Medicine's Elaine a composite?
[46:16] Martin Best vs. Martin Ellingham
[49:02] See you for Season 8

]]>f50b9915-44fd-43c3-a785-a4f63568772cSun, 06 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>Patty has said it for seasons: Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz) keeps putting Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes) into situations he was never going to survive, then treats the wreckage as proof she was right. In Season 7, Dr. Rachel Timoney (Emily Bevan) asks whether Louisa is setting Martin up to fail on purpose, and whether that is really about avoiding intimacy. I could not WAIT for Patty to get to this season.  She’s been so on target with her comments. And I loved her reaction enough to make it the intro for the episode.</p><p></p><p>Season 7 opens with Louisa in Spain for three weeks with no contact, and Martin just getting on with it until Aunt Ruth (Dame Eileen Atkins) points out how odd that is. Then comes the therapy: three hugs a day, three nice things, and an actual date at the restaurant where they first met. Also one of the great fake-out lines in the whole series. IYKYK. It involves a sweater. And the picnic!  Great to see Angela Sim (Caroline Quentin), Martin’s Men Behaving Badly better half, join in the fun.</p><p></p><p>Patty's other verdicts. She really loves Aunt Ruth and PC Joe Penhale (John Marquez) has crossed from annoying to endearing, although her sentiments don’t extend to ‘competent’.  Who thought it was a good idea to arm Penhale?!  Peter Cronk (Preston Nyman) turns up aged fifteen and starts bossing Morwenna Newcross (Jessica Ransom) around, which got us ranking all three receptionists - Elaine Denham (Lucy Punch), Pauline Lamb (Katherine Parkinson), Morwenna - and me asking whether Best Medicine's Elaine Denton (Cree) is a composite of the lot. We also get into whether Martin Best (Josh Charles) changed more in one season than Martin Ellingham has in seven. Patty has had enough of Mrs. Tishell (Selina Cadell) and Danny Steel (Tristan Sturrock).</p><p></p><p>Then there's the dog. Martin decides Buddy has to go, permanently, and neither of us could get past it. Patty watched it wondering how I was going to defend it. I did not.  Did this fly in the UK?  In the US, the dog can NEVER die.  It’s a rule. (Well, it should be).</p><p></p><p>Plus Sigourney Weaver wanders into Portwenn as Beth Traywick (Patty wants more!), and Gemma Jones closes the season as Annie Winton in a hostage situation that becomes the sharpest mirror Martin and Louisa have had yet.</p><p></p><p>Like and subscribe if you enjoyed this. Not signed in? You can still help: send this to the Doc Martin or Best Medicine person in your life, or follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Comment and I will reply - that is half the fun of my little hobby. If you're not happy, I'm not happy.</p><p></p><p>[00:00] Told ya - cold open<br />[00:07] Welcome back, Patty<br />[00:49] Patty's verdict on Season 7<br />[02:27] Aunt Ruth, deadpan queen<br />[03:47] Louisa: "I don't need a therapist"<br />[05:23] Why Louisa keeps falling for the doc<br />[07:05] The dog storyline neither of us can defend<br />[08:23] The dogs get named first<br />[09:15] Penhale grows on Patty<br />[11:48] Penhale and the taser<br />[13:34] Visa or Mastercard?<br />[14:15] Peter Cronk at 15<br />[15:04] Ranking Elaine, Pauline and Morwenna<br />[15:38] Mrs. Tishell, her husband, and a plot Patty's done with<br />[16:23] Dr. Timoney's opening move<br />[19:16] The Season 6 prediction pays off<br />[19:36] Danny Steel is back, and now we know why<br />[22:26] Blood phobia, control, and a self-diagnosis<br />[24:35] Homework: hugs, affirmations, and an actual date<br />[27:26] The list nobody wanted to make<br />[30:01] "We're not normal" - the light bulb<br />[30:45] Spain, silence, and the sausage<br />[33:41] The Wintons: a hostage situation as a mirror<br />[35:19] Patty's favourite episode, and the Cyrano theory<br />[39:11] Sigourney Weaver turns up in Portwenn<br />[40:50] Martin Clunes vs. Martin Ellingham<br />[43:26] Patty predicts Season 8<br />[44:37] Is Best Medicine's Elaine a composite?<br />[46:16] Martin Best vs. Martin Ellingham<br />[49:02] See you for Season 8</p>no00:50:10210Doc Martin Season 7 Newbie Reaction: Couples Therapy, a Taser, and Patty's Big Told-You-Sofull<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 6 Newbie Reaction: "He's Not the Only One Who Has to Change"]]>Season 6 opens with the Ellingham wedding and ends with depression, disillusion, and a surgery that should never have happened. Patty came into this one off a season 5 finale she loved — and this season did not clear that bar.

She's firmly on Team Martin (Martin Clunes) at this point, though she gives Louisa (Caroline Catz) points where they're earned. Aunt Ruth Ellingham (Eileen Atkins) — stalker and all — and Joe Penhale (John Marquez) have both endeared themselves to Patty, and the Al (Joe Absolom) and Morwenna (Jessica Ransom) spark has caught her interest. She's even a fan of Mike Pruddy (Felix Scott) as a childminder, OCD and all. Bert (Ian McNeice) grates on her more every episode for how often Al has to bail him out of his own scrapes. Of course we agree that Margaret Ellingham (Claire Bloom) is despicable. And Patty thinks Mrs. Tishell (Selina Cadell) came back not quite right — and downright mean to Jennifer Cardew (Annabelle Apsion).

What she can't forgive: playgroup, and then sports day. Patty's read is that Louisa keeps putting Martin in situations where he's set up to fail, then treats the failure as evidence. "He wants to fix it. He's gonna need some help with how — but she has to wanna fix it too, and he's not the only one that has to change."

Here’s your assignment:

-          Up through season 6, were/are you on Team Martin or Team Louisa and why?

-          Are you from the UK?  How did season 6 sit with you when you saw it the first time?

-          What are your thoughts on “You’re my patient. And you’re my wife?”

[00:00] Intro to Season Six of Doc Martin with Newbie Patty

[02:11] Dramatic Wedding Episode and Initial Impressions

[06:50] Joe Has Grown On Patty

[08:26] Things Start to Sour

[08:56] Martin Really Really Tries

[09:51] Does Louisa Love Martin As He Is?

[12:20] Comic Relief, Even With A Stalker!

[13:39] Truth And  Accountability Are Important

[15:28] Disillusionment with Season 6

[16:16] Is Patty Onto Something?

[18:11] Mrs. Tishell's Return

[22:49] Martin Is Unwell - But In What Way?

[24:51] Damn That Margaret!  But Kudos to Claire Bloom

[26:18] Morwenna and Dating

[27:23] Aunt Ruth Grows on Patty

[28:21] Bert And Poor Al

[29:13] Shouldn't Louisa Help Martin More?

[32:52] Patty Is On Team Martin, But Will She Stay There?

[40:33] The Blood Phobia and Martin's Failed Marriage:  Related?

[43:05] Patty Gives Louisa Some Points

[45:20] Joe Gets Something Right And Jenny Is Better CPR Choice

[49:25] Surgery and Personal Boundaries

[52:06] Predictions

]]>055ae304-8599-46d4-bcef-f4216a391c93Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:45:00 GMT<p>Season 6 opens with the Ellingham wedding and ends with depression, disillusion, and a surgery that should never have happened. Patty came into this one off a season 5 finale she loved — and this season did not clear that bar.</p><p></p><p>She's firmly on Team Martin (Martin Clunes) at this point, though she gives Louisa (Caroline Catz) points where they're earned. Aunt Ruth Ellingham (Eileen Atkins) — stalker and all — and Joe Penhale (John Marquez) have both endeared themselves to Patty, and the Al (Joe Absolom) and Morwenna (Jessica Ransom) spark has caught her interest. She's even a fan of Mike Pruddy (Felix Scott) as a childminder, OCD and all. Bert (Ian McNeice) grates on her more every episode for how often Al has to bail him out of his own scrapes. Of course we agree that Margaret Ellingham (Claire Bloom) is despicable. And Patty thinks Mrs. Tishell (Selina Cadell) came back not quite right — and downright mean to Jennifer Cardew (Annabelle Apsion).</p><p></p><p>What she can't forgive: playgroup, and then sports day. Patty's read is that Louisa keeps putting Martin in situations where he's set up to fail, then treats the failure as evidence. "He wants to fix it. He's gonna need some help with how — but she has to wanna fix it too, and he's not the only one that has to change."</p><p></p><p>Here’s your assignment:</p><p>-          Up through season 6, were/are you on Team Martin or Team Louisa and why?</p><p>-          Are you from the UK?  How did season 6 sit with you when you saw it the first time?</p><p>-          What are your thoughts on “You’re my patient. And you’re my wife?”</p><p></p><p>[00:00] Intro to Season Six of Doc Martin with Newbie Patty</p><p>[02:11] Dramatic Wedding Episode and Initial Impressions</p><p>[06:50] Joe Has Grown On Patty</p><p>[08:26] Things Start to Sour</p><p>[08:56] Martin Really Really Tries</p><p>[09:51] Does Louisa Love Martin As He Is?</p><p>[12:20] Comic Relief, Even With A Stalker!</p><p>[13:39] Truth And  Accountability Are Important</p><p>[15:28] Disillusionment with Season 6</p><p>[16:16] Is Patty Onto Something?</p><p>[18:11] Mrs. Tishell's Return</p><p>[22:49] Martin Is Unwell - But In What Way?</p><p>[24:51] Damn That Margaret!  But Kudos to Claire Bloom</p><p>[26:18] Morwenna and Dating</p><p>[27:23] Aunt Ruth Grows on Patty</p><p>[28:21] Bert And Poor Al</p><p>[29:13] Shouldn't Louisa Help Martin More?</p><p>[32:52] Patty Is On Team Martin, But Will She Stay There?</p><p>[40:33] The Blood Phobia and Martin's Failed Marriage:  Related?</p><p>[43:05] Patty Gives Louisa Some Points</p><p>[45:20] Joe Gets Something Right And Jenny Is Better CPR Choice</p><p>[49:25] Surgery and Personal Boundaries</p><p>[52:06] Predictions</p>no00:54:3729Doc Martin Season 6 Newbie Reaction: "He's Not the Only One Who Has to Change"full<![CDATA[Best Medicine Season 2 Preview: Love Pentagon, Blood Phobia Goes Public, Mark Finally Gets Love]]>Best Medicine is scrubbing up for Season 2, and so is Podcast Portwenn! For the first time, the whole Season 2 Unspoiled panel is together. Doug from New Jersey is back from our Season 1 crew, and he's joined by Mel from Maryland and Carol from Colorado.

First things first: Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra) finally has some fans. Mark didn't get a lot of love from last season's panel, but Mel and Carol are here to fix that. Yes, he's a doofus. He's also a good guy, and this season he's getting his due.

Now, about that love pentagon. We're picking up five months later, and let's count: Martin Best (Josh Charles), Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer), Mark, Eden Montgomery (Eliza Coupe) who is somehow still in town (is she commuting?), and a brand-new arrival apparently sent to keep an eye on Martin after Glendon Ross (Patch Darragh) reported those blood draws to the medical review board. How many people can be in one love pentagon? Yikes. The panel does not agree on this one, and how many are too many?

There's plenty more to chew on. Does Al Large (Carter Shimp) actually leave for college, and what does that do to him and Elaine Denton (Cree)? Did the sea urchin money change Aunt Sarah Best (Annie Potts)? And now that Martin's blood phobia is about to become public knowledge, is that finally what gets him talking to his father, Robert Best (Martin Clunes)? We have three completely different theories about how those two ever have that conversation.

Plus a little casting news: Andrea Martin is joining the show, and Greg Garrison (Stephen Spinella) and George Brady (Jason Veasey) got promoted to series regulars. (George has always been my fave, so I was very pleased.)

No answers here, just three fans on the record before the season proves us right or wrong.

Available now: I went to Dorset, England for Buckham Fair and met Martin Clunes. There’s a podcast episode for that!

So tell me. Is Louisa better off with someone uncomplicated, or is that just Martin's cue to wake up? Does Al go to NYC? And are you Team Mark yet? Leave a comment on YouTube. I read all of them, I answer all of them, and I've started bringing some into the podcast. This is my little hobby, but if you're not happy, I'm not happy.

Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

[00:21] Introduction to Podcast Portwenn's Best Medicine Season 2

[00:51] Season Two Insights and New Panelists

[02:41] Who Is Rewatching And What's Your Favorite?

[06:15] Elaine and Al

[09:24] Eden And Martin And...

[11:51] Could Eden Be Good For Martin?

[13:55] Did The Sea Urchins Pan Out?

[16:18] Martin and Robert

[18:47] Andrea Martin

[20:29] New Characters and Plot Twists

[20:45] Baby or No Baby?

[22:36] Martin and Louisa

[24:53] Returning Characters And What Does The Future Hold?

]]>597724c8-1965-4281-9d6c-983eaa6085d2Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:45:00 GMT<p>Best Medicine is scrubbing up for Season 2, and so is Podcast Portwenn! For the first time, the whole Season 2 Unspoiled panel is together. Doug from New Jersey is back from our Season 1 crew, and he's joined by Mel from Maryland and Carol from Colorado.</p><p></p><p>First things first: Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra) finally has some fans. Mark didn't get a lot of love from last season's panel, but Mel and Carol are here to fix that. Yes, he's a doofus. He's also a good guy, and this season he's getting his due.</p><p></p><p>Now, about that love pentagon. We're picking up five months later, and let's count: Martin Best (Josh Charles), Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer), Mark, Eden Montgomery (Eliza Coupe) who is somehow still in town (is she commuting?), and a brand-new arrival apparently sent to keep an eye on Martin after Glendon Ross (Patch Darragh) reported those blood draws to the medical review board. How many people can be in one love pentagon? Yikes. The panel does not agree on this one, and how many are too many?</p><p></p><p>There's plenty more to chew on. Does Al Large (Carter Shimp) actually leave for college, and what does that do to him and Elaine Denton (Cree)? Did the sea urchin money change Aunt Sarah Best (Annie Potts)? And now that Martin's blood phobia is about to become public knowledge, is that finally what gets him talking to his father, Robert Best (Martin Clunes)? We have three completely different theories about how those two ever have that conversation.</p><p></p><p>Plus a little casting news: Andrea Martin is joining the show, and Greg Garrison (Stephen Spinella) and George Brady (Jason Veasey) got promoted to series regulars. (George has always been my fave, so I was very pleased.)</p><p></p><p>No answers here, just three fans on the record before the season proves us right or wrong.</p><p></p><p>Available now: I went to Dorset, England for Buckham Fair and met Martin Clunes. There’s a podcast episode for that!</p><p></p><p>So tell me. Is Louisa better off with someone uncomplicated, or is that just Martin's cue to wake up? Does Al go to NYC? And are you Team Mark yet? Leave a comment on YouTube. I read all of them, I answer all of them, and I've started bringing some into the podcast. This is my little hobby, but if you're not happy, I'm not happy.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.</p><p></p><p>[00:21] Introduction to Podcast Portwenn's Best Medicine Season 2</p><p>[00:51] Season Two Insights and New Panelists</p><p>[02:41] Who Is Rewatching And What's Your Favorite?</p><p>[06:15] Elaine and Al</p><p>[09:24] Eden And Martin And...</p><p>[11:51] Could Eden Be Good For Martin?</p><p>[13:55] Did The Sea Urchins Pan Out?</p><p>[16:18] Martin and Robert</p><p>[18:47] Andrea Martin</p><p>[20:29] New Characters and Plot Twists</p><p>[20:45] Baby or No Baby?</p><p>[22:36] Martin and Louisa</p><p>[24:53] Returning Characters And What Does The Future Hold?</p>no00:28:5228Best Medicine Season 2 Preview: Love Pentagon, Blood Phobia Goes Public, Mark Finally Gets Lovefull<![CDATA[Take Me To The Fair: What Was Buckham Fair Like?]]>Podcast Portwenn goes off-script for a special episode and the video version is not to be missed.  Over the last few months, Chesla invited you to donate to Buckham Fair, a fundraiser for the Dorset County Hospital's Emergency and Critical Care unit hosted by Martin Clunes and Philippa Braithwaite. You requested an update on how it went, so here it is.  This year's fair raised roughly £138,000!

So why would three Americans fly across an ocean for a fair benefiting a UK hospital they will HOPEFULLY never use? Chesla, Chris, and new friend Janice dig into it: the pull of Dorset's countryside, the chance to say thank you in person, and, for Chris and Chesla, the anchor event in a larger Dorset trip.

There's plenty of Martin Clunes and Neil Morrissey face time too. Both judged the fair's dog show categories (Fluffiest & Scruffiest, Best Six Legs, and yes, a "dog who looks most like Neil Morrissey" class), and the group compares the stiff, dog-averse Martin Ellingham of the show to the very real Martin Clunes getting mobbed by his own on-set dogs Chicken (real name Taffy) and Paddy.  

Chesla also fesses up to an accidental goosing of Martin during a photo opportunity.  And in front of her own husband!  Sorry Martin!  Setup days get their due too — tent stakes in drought-hard ground, zip-tied dog fencing, and a crash course in reading instructions.

Once it's running, the group walks through the scale of the thing: nine dog rings, a heavy horse display including Martin's Clydesdales, a horse trainer (Ben Atkinson) whose methods leave a lasting impression, and the Lamb National — a butcher-sponsored obstacle race of lambs, then kids, then adults, then one very fast sheepdog.  And that’s just a subset!

The episode closes on a Tombola raffle gone sideways, which somehow ends with Chesla going home with a cowboy hat donated by Martin. Photo credits go to friends Simo (Martin Clunes Art Project), Janice, Marisa, Chris, and Chesla whose photos and sketches show up throughout.

If you weren't able to donate before the fair wrapped, it’s not too late to donate directly to Dorset County Hospital Emergency and Critical Care Fund: https://dchcharity.org.uk/

[00:00] Introduction to Buckham Fair and Its Purpose

[01:58] Why Fly from the US to England for a Fair?

[06:06] What We Would Have Told Philippa

[07:00] Late to the Party with Martin, Philippa, and Buffalo Pictures

[09:49] Getting There, and First Impressions of Dorset

[13:52] Getting Into the Fair Itself, Including Volunteering

[18:10] What Is It Like?

[18:38] Horses

[21:49] Dogs

[26:07] Ellingham vs. Clunes with Dogs

[28:56] Oops!  Thank Goodness for Senses of Humor

[30:56] Nine! Dog Rings

[32:36] Other Events

[36:33] Heavy Horses Showing Versatility

[38:41] Patrick

[40:58] Experiences at the Fair

[41:43] It's a Small World

[42:24] A LOT of Money

[43:02] Swag and the Tomb (really, the Tombola)

[45:35] Rides

[45:58] New Friendships - One of the Best Parts

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Ben Atkinson’s Horses:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044425269749

Note that some photos and events described were part of set up, tear down, and sponsor benefits.

]]>6f750d0c-72b9-4309-9a5a-28bf63c84c16Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>Podcast Portwenn goes off-script for a special episode and the video version is not to be missed.  Over the last few months, Chesla invited you to donate to Buckham Fair, a fundraiser for the Dorset County Hospital's Emergency and Critical Care unit hosted by Martin Clunes and Philippa Braithwaite. You requested an update on how it went, so here it is.  This year's fair raised roughly £138,000!<br /></p><p>So why would three Americans fly across an ocean for a fair benefiting a UK hospital they will HOPEFULLY never use? Chesla, Chris, and new friend Janice dig into it: the pull of Dorset's countryside, the chance to say thank you in person, and, for Chris and Chesla, the anchor event in a larger Dorset trip.</p><p></p><p>There's plenty of Martin Clunes and Neil Morrissey face time too. Both judged the fair's dog show categories (Fluffiest &amp; Scruffiest, Best Six Legs, and yes, a "dog who looks most like Neil Morrissey" class), and the group compares the stiff, dog-averse Martin Ellingham of the show to the very real Martin Clunes getting mobbed by his own on-set dogs Chicken (real name Taffy) and Paddy.  </p><p></p><p>Chesla also fesses up to an accidental goosing of Martin during a photo opportunity.  And in front of her own husband!  Sorry Martin!  Setup days get their due too — tent stakes in drought-hard ground, zip-tied dog fencing, and a crash course in reading instructions.</p><p></p><p>Once it's running, the group walks through the scale of the thing: nine dog rings, a heavy horse display including Martin's Clydesdales, a horse trainer (Ben Atkinson) whose methods leave a lasting impression, and the Lamb National — a butcher-sponsored obstacle race of lambs, then kids, then adults, then one very fast sheepdog.  And that’s just a subset!</p><p></p><p>The episode closes on a Tombola raffle gone sideways, which somehow ends with Chesla going home with a cowboy hat donated by Martin. Photo credits go to friends Simo (Martin Clunes Art Project), Janice, Marisa, Chris, and Chesla whose photos and sketches show up throughout.</p><p></p><p>If you weren't able to donate before the fair wrapped, it’s not too late to donate directly to Dorset County Hospital Emergency and Critical Care Fund: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dchcharity.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://dchcharity.org.uk/</a></p><p></p><p>[00:00] Introduction to Buckham Fair and Its Purpose</p><p>[01:58] Why Fly from the US to England for a Fair?</p><p>[06:06] What We Would Have Told Philippa</p><p>[07:00] Late to the Party with Martin, Philippa, and Buffalo Pictures</p><p>[09:49] Getting There, and First Impressions of Dorset</p><p>[13:52] Getting Into the Fair Itself, Including Volunteering</p><p>[18:10] What Is It Like?</p><p>[18:38] Horses</p><p>[21:49] Dogs</p><p>[26:07] Ellingham vs. Clunes with Dogs</p><p>[28:56] Oops!  Thank Goodness for Senses of Humor</p><p>[30:56] Nine! Dog Rings</p><p>[32:36] Other Events</p><p>[36:33] Heavy Horses Showing Versatility</p><p>[38:41] Patrick</p><p>[40:58] Experiences at the Fair</p><p>[41:43] It's a Small World</p><p>[42:24] A LOT of Money</p><p>[43:02] Swag and the Tomb (really, the Tombola)</p><p>[45:35] Rides</p><p>[45:58] New Friendships - One of the Best Parts</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/FayeNealPhotography" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/FayeNealPhotography</a></p><p>Ben Atkinson’s Horses:  <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044425269749" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044425269749</a></p><p></p><p>Note that some photos and events described were part of set up, tear down, and sponsor benefits.</p>no00:48:4627Take Me To The Fair: What Was Buckham Fair Like?bonus<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 5 Newbie Reaction: New Aunt, New Baby, and a Pharmacist's Breakdown]]>Doc Martin newbie Patty is back for Season 5, a favorite season for many Doc Martin viewers. 

Auntie Joan’s (Stephanie Cole) death hits Patty hard and Aunt Ruth (Dame Eileen Atkins) doesn’t seem like a very warm substitute.  Of course, Patty does laugh at Martin’s (Martin Clunes) eulogy of his aunt, which is completely true but, really?  Aunt Ruth doesn’t strike Patty as a typically compassionate mental health professional, until Chesla explains that being a psychiatrist at Broadmoor isn’t a typical mental health assignment. 

Patty and Chesla discuss whether Martin is on the autism spectrum, triggered by Aunt Ruth making the surprising statement that people don’t change.  Does she mean people who might be psychologically predisposed to missing social cues or does she just think she knows Martin well enough that he’s fixed in his ways due to his horrible upbringing?

Season 5 has other departures and arrivals:  Pauline (Katherine Parkinson) is out and Morwenna (Jessica Ransom) is in as the receptionist.  We meet Joe Penhale’s (John Marquez) ex-wife Maggie (Julie Graham) and Louisa’s (Caroline Catz) absentee mother, Eleanor (Louise Jameson). 

Patty is surprised by Martin’s willingness and aptitude at parenting, and comments again on Louisa’s coping strategy of running away instead of discussing problems. 

Both Patty and Chesla really enjoy the final scene of the season, both for it’s normally excellent acting and it’s fantastic writing. 

There’s a quick Best Medicine checkin, as well as numerous questions on US vs England ways of doing things.  Podcast viewers from England – you know the assignment!

Do you think Martin’s behavior can be entirely explained by his appalling childhood? 

]]>ddac6db8-acb1-4ded-8cc2-f1f9f5a9d63cFri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Doc Martin newbie Patty is back for Season 5, a favorite season for many Doc Martin viewers.  </p><p></p><p>Auntie Joan’s (Stephanie Cole) death hits Patty hard and Aunt Ruth (Dame Eileen Atkins) doesn’t seem like a very warm substitute.  Of course, Patty does laugh at Martin’s (Martin Clunes) eulogy of his aunt, which is completely true but, really?  Aunt Ruth doesn’t strike Patty as a typically compassionate mental health professional, until Chesla explains that being a psychiatrist at Broadmoor isn’t a typical mental health assignment. </p><p></p><p>Patty and Chesla discuss whether Martin is on the autism spectrum, triggered by Aunt Ruth making the surprising statement that people don’t change.  Does she mean people who might be psychologically predisposed to missing social cues or does she just think she knows Martin well enough that he’s fixed in his ways due to his horrible upbringing?</p><p></p><p>Season 5 has other departures and arrivals:  Pauline (Katherine Parkinson) is out and Morwenna (Jessica Ransom) is in as the receptionist.  We meet Joe Penhale’s (John Marquez) ex-wife Maggie (Julie Graham) and Louisa’s (Caroline Catz) absentee mother, Eleanor (Louise Jameson).  </p><p></p><p>Patty is surprised by Martin’s willingness and aptitude at parenting, and comments again on Louisa’s coping strategy of running away instead of discussing problems. </p><p></p><p>Both Patty and Chesla really enjoy the final scene of the season, both for it’s normally excellent acting and it’s fantastic writing. </p><p></p><p>There’s a quick Best Medicine checkin, as well as numerous questions on US vs England ways of doing things.  Podcast viewers from England – you know the assignment!</p><p></p><p>Do you think Martin’s behavior can be entirely explained by his appalling childhood? </p>no00:58:2026Doc Martin Season 5 Newbie Reaction: New Aunt, New Baby, and a Pharmacist's Breakdownfull<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 4 Newbie Reacts: Total Miscommunication, a Threat Named Edith, and a Baby]]>Doc Martin newbie Patty is back for Season 4. Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes) wants to go back to London — or does he? Old flame Edith Montgomery (Lia Williams) is back in his orbit too, and this time she's angling to rekindle the romance, while Martin seems interested in her strictly as a colleague. Patty is not a fan of Edith either way.

Patty isn't surprised by Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz) showing up pregnant, but she is surprised by Martin's lack of growth — or is he actually backsliding? His blood phobia looks all but conquered by season's end... until the baby's messy arrival puts it to the test. There's a surprise of a different kind waiting at the chemist's, too: Patty did not see Mrs. Tishell's (Selina Cadell) husband, Clive (Malcolm Storry), coming. What's going on there?

Patty also digs into PC Joe Penhale's (John Marquez) brother storyline and its unexpected forgery twist, plus the Al (Joe Absolom), Bert Large (Ian McNeice), and Pauline Lamb (Katherine Parkinson) relationship tangle — is Bert actually looking for love this time? Patty is warming up to him.

Finally, the big payoff: the car chase, the birth, and Martin holding his own baby for the first time — though of course, he can't resist a comment.

Since Patty has also watched Best Medicine Season 1, we close with a compare-and-contrast: how the American version handles its own hairball patient episode differently, how the blood phobia is explained, and what it means that Best Medicine's Eden Montgomery (Eliza Coupe) is teased to return in Season 2 the same way Edith Montgomery keeps reappearing throughout Doc Martin's Season 4. Patty's paying close attention to that one.

 

[00:16] Introduction and General Impressions

[04:03] Character Analysis: Edith and Martin

[05:28] Martin: Duty of Care vs. Caring and Miscommunication

[07:32] Mrs Tishell and Clive

[09:32] Bert Looking for Love

[12:14] Bert, Al, and Pauline

[14:19] Joe Penhale, Comic Relief

[15:56] Martin's Treatment of Pauline's Uncle

[17:51] Specific Scenes of Interest

[23:51] Tangent on Tick-Borne Illness

[24:37] Funny Lines about Serious Topics

[26:52] So Much Miscommunication

[28:36] Improving Blood Phobia

[29:27] Pauline's 'Competency'

[31:58] Going to London

[36:36] Insults

[38:13] The Birth - Finally!

[40:34] Things to Point Out

[42:12] Best Medicine Comparisons

[45:05] Comparing Doc Martin and Best Medicine

[45:40] A Baby Plotline

[46:26] The Blood Phobia

[50:21] Future Prospects and Character Arcs

]]>31328e6a-071f-4a9c-8c49-c87ce6061b06Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Doc Martin newbie Patty is back for Season 4. Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes) wants to go back to London — or does he? Old flame Edith Montgomery (Lia Williams) is back in his orbit too, and this time she's angling to rekindle the romance, while Martin seems interested in her strictly as a colleague. Patty is not a fan of Edith either way.</p><p></p><p>Patty isn't surprised by Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz) showing up pregnant, but she is surprised by Martin's lack of growth — or is he actually backsliding? His blood phobia looks all but conquered by season's end... until the baby's messy arrival puts it to the test. There's a surprise of a different kind waiting at the chemist's, too: Patty did not see Mrs. Tishell's (Selina Cadell) husband, Clive (Malcolm Storry), coming. What's going on there?</p><p></p><p>Patty also digs into PC Joe Penhale's (John Marquez) brother storyline and its unexpected forgery twist, plus the Al (Joe Absolom), Bert Large (Ian McNeice), and Pauline Lamb (Katherine Parkinson) relationship tangle — is Bert actually looking for love this time? Patty is warming up to him.</p><p></p><p>Finally, the big payoff: the car chase, the birth, and Martin holding his own baby for the first time — though of course, he can't resist a comment.</p><p></p><p>Since Patty has also watched Best Medicine Season 1, we close with a compare-and-contrast: how the American version handles its own hairball patient episode differently, how the blood phobia is explained, and what it means that Best Medicine's Eden Montgomery (Eliza Coupe) is teased to return in Season 2 the same way Edith Montgomery keeps reappearing throughout Doc Martin's Season 4. Patty's paying close attention to that one.</p><p> </p><p>[00:16] Introduction and General Impressions</p><p>[04:03] Character Analysis: Edith and Martin</p><p>[05:28] Martin: Duty of Care vs. Caring and Miscommunication</p><p>[07:32] Mrs Tishell and Clive</p><p>[09:32] Bert Looking for Love</p><p>[12:14] Bert, Al, and Pauline</p><p>[14:19] Joe Penhale, Comic Relief</p><p>[15:56] Martin's Treatment of Pauline's Uncle</p><p>[17:51] Specific Scenes of Interest</p><p>[23:51] Tangent on Tick-Borne Illness</p><p>[24:37] Funny Lines about Serious Topics</p><p>[26:52] So Much Miscommunication</p><p>[28:36] Improving Blood Phobia</p><p>[29:27] Pauline's 'Competency'</p><p>[31:58] Going to London</p><p>[36:36] Insults</p><p>[38:13] The Birth - Finally!</p><p>[40:34] Things to Point Out</p><p>[42:12] Best Medicine Comparisons</p><p>[45:05] Comparing Doc Martin and Best Medicine</p><p>[45:40] A Baby Plotline</p><p>[46:26] The Blood Phobia</p><p>[50:21] Future Prospects and Character Arcs</p>no00:53:2625Doc Martin Season 4 Newbie Reacts: Total Miscommunication, a Threat Named Edith, and a Babyfull<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 3 Newbie Reaction: Mark's Out, Joe's In, and What's Up with Martin and Louisa?]]>Doc Martin newbie Patty (a Best Medicine veteran) tears through Season 3, which is a season of surprises. She spends half the season hoping PC Mark Mylow (Stewart Wright) is coming back. She hasn't yet warmed up to his replacement, Joe Penhale (John Marquez). Al Large's (Joe Absolom) return partway through the season was a tease but, alas, no Mark.

Auntie Joan (Stephanie Cole) surprises everyone! IYKYK, right? Pauline Lamb (Katherine Parkinson) gets a jealousy-fueled rival at the surgery AND learns phlebotomy, making her far more useful than S1's Elaine (Lucy Punch).

Then there's the big one: the Martin-and-Louisa Glasson (Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz) will-they-won't-they finally does, um, something. Patty walks through the concert date gone wrong, the mood-swing comment, the breakup, and everything that follows. Chesla and Patty cover what's believable, what the motivations of Martin and Louisa might be, and what it might mean for their futures.

Martin Ellingham is, well, Martin: rude, blunt, whatever word you want to use — and some British terms send Patty and Chesla down a rabbit hole comparing US and UK vocabulary (Decrepit! Really?). They also start connecting the physical abuse hinted at in Martin's childhood to his bedside manner, and discuss how much compassion Martin has for patients compared to his drive to solve the medical mystery and heal.

Best Medicine chat centers around composite characters: is Elaine (Cree) a composite of Elaine and Pauline? Is Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra) a composite of Mark and Joe? Plus, inevitably, dog comparisons.

Season 3 leaves Patty more eager for Season 4 than any previous season-ending cliffhanger did. If you're English, help us Yanks out on vocabulary and whether you think the characters of Doc Martin seem genuine.

If you have questions you wished Chesla would have asked, comment. If you have future-season questions you want asked, send her an email.

[00:16] Introduction and Best Medicine Spoiler Warning

[01:03] Constable Swap

[01:59] Funny Lines and Language Use Differences

[06:38] New Revelations about Martin Plus Other Developments

[10:33] The Oakwoods Annoy Everyone!

[12:02] Getting The Medicine Right

[14:41] Martin's Social Ineptness and Miscommunications on Both Parts

[16:12] Whoa, Auntie Joan!

[18:15] The Proposal and Outcome:  Plausible?

[22:22] If Louisa Wants Martin To Change, She Needs A New Approach

[26:18] Mark/Joe, Elaine/Pauline, and Best Medicine Parallels

[29:39] Doc Martin Seems More Authentic:  British vs. US TV Preferences?

[33:10] Dogs

[35:24] He's Trying.  Really!

[39:06] Why Does Martin Say "You Won't Make Me Happy"?

[40:59] Continuing to Watch

[42:06] Best Medicine Lovers

[43:27] The Sawle Sisters

[47:17] Favorite Seasons

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]]>ee631fe4-6724-4e9e-a097-7c42c64bd74fFri, 24 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>Doc Martin newbie Patty (a Best Medicine veteran) tears through Season 3, which is a season of surprises. She spends half the season hoping PC Mark Mylow (Stewart Wright) is coming back. She hasn't yet warmed up to his replacement, Joe Penhale (John Marquez). Al Large's (Joe Absolom) return partway through the season was a tease but, alas, no Mark.</p><p>Auntie Joan (Stephanie Cole) surprises everyone! IYKYK, right? Pauline Lamb (Katherine Parkinson) gets a jealousy-fueled rival at the surgery AND learns phlebotomy, making her far more useful than S1's Elaine (Lucy Punch).</p><p>Then there's the big one: the Martin-and-Louisa Glasson (Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz) will-they-won't-they finally does, um, something. Patty walks through the concert date gone wrong, the mood-swing comment, the breakup, and everything that follows. Chesla and Patty cover what's believable, what the motivations of Martin and Louisa might be, and what it might mean for their futures.</p><p>Martin Ellingham is, well, Martin: rude, blunt, whatever word you want to use — and some British terms send Patty and Chesla down a rabbit hole comparing US and UK vocabulary (Decrepit! Really?). They also start connecting the physical abuse hinted at in Martin's childhood to his bedside manner, and discuss how much compassion Martin has for patients compared to his drive to solve the medical mystery and heal.</p><p>Best Medicine chat centers around composite characters: is Elaine (Cree) a composite of Elaine and Pauline? Is Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra) a composite of Mark and Joe? Plus, inevitably, dog comparisons.</p><p>Season 3 leaves Patty more eager for Season 4 than any previous season-ending cliffhanger did. If you're English, help us Yanks out on vocabulary and whether you think the characters of Doc Martin seem genuine.</p><p>If you have questions you wished Chesla would have asked, comment. If you have future-season questions you want asked, send her an email.</p><p>[00:16] Introduction and Best Medicine Spoiler Warning</p><p>[01:03] Constable Swap</p><p>[01:59] Funny Lines and Language Use Differences</p><p>[06:38] New Revelations about Martin Plus Other Developments</p><p>[10:33] The Oakwoods Annoy Everyone!</p><p>[12:02] Getting The Medicine Right</p><p>[14:41] Martin's Social Ineptness and Miscommunications on Both Parts</p><p>[16:12] Whoa, Auntie Joan!</p><p>[18:15] The Proposal and Outcome:  Plausible?</p><p>[22:22] If Louisa Wants Martin To Change, She Needs A New Approach</p><p>[26:18] Mark/Joe, Elaine/Pauline, and Best Medicine Parallels</p><p>[29:39] Doc Martin Seems More Authentic:  British vs. US TV Preferences?</p><p>[33:10] Dogs</p><p>[35:24] He's Trying.  Really!</p><p>[39:06] Why Does Martin Say "You Won't Make Me Happy"?</p><p>[40:59] Continuing to Watch</p><p>[42:06] Best Medicine Lovers</p><p>[43:27] The Sawle Sisters</p><p>[47:17] Favorite Seasons</p><p></p><p>Doc Martin, Doc Martin season 3, Doc Martin recap, Doc Martin reaction, Best Medicine, Doc Martin newbie reaction, Martin Ellingham, Martin Clunes, Louisa Glasson, Caroline Catz, Martin and Louisa breakup, Martin and Louisa relationship, PC Mark Mylow, Stewart Wright, PC Joe Penhale, John Marquez, Al Large, Joe Absolom, Pauline Lamb, Katherine Parkinson, Aunt Joan, Auntie Joan, Stephanie Cole, Elaine Denham, Lucy Punch, Elaine Denton, Cree, Sheriff Mark Mylow, Josh Segarra, Best Medicine composite characters, Doc Martin vs Best Medicine, Doc Martin American reaction, Doc Martin dogs, Podcast Portwenn</p>no00:50:4624Doc Martin Season 3 Newbie Reaction: Mark's Out, Joe's In, and What's Up with Martin and Louisa?full<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 2 Newbie Reaction: Patty on Parents, Best Medicine Parallels & Predictions]]>Patty the Newbie is back for Doc Martin Season 2 with the perspective of a full season of Best Medicine behind her, and she's not shy about the comparisons. Elaine Denham (Lucy Punch) is gone, replaced by the far more competent Pauline Lamb (Katherine Parkinson), and PC Mark Mylow (Stewart Wright) gets his heart broken when his fertility test doesn't go the way he hoped. Martin Ellingham's (Martin Clunes) parents and Louisa Glasson's (Caroline Catz) father finally show up and explain a lot about why Martin and Louisa are the way they are. Patty and Chesla also cover Al Large (Joe Absolom) and Bert Large's (Ian McNeice) own paternity scare, Louisa’s complicated history with Danny Steel (Tristan Sturrock), and the two-part "On the Edge" hostage story that Patty and Chesla have a fundamental disagreement on. Plus: a full Doc Martin vs. Best Medicine face-off, a Britishisms tangent, a tribute to the late Sam Neill, and the line Chesla's been dying to use on someone in real life.

[00:16] Introduction to Doc Martin Season Two

[41:45] Best Medicine Comparisons

[52:57] Predictions

]]>3bb714b7-9d99-4725-ada1-67ed7c4bb4eeThu, 16 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT<p>Patty the Newbie is back for Doc Martin Season 2 with the perspective of a full season of Best Medicine behind her, and she's not shy about the comparisons. Elaine Denham (Lucy Punch) is gone, replaced by the far more competent Pauline Lamb (Katherine Parkinson), and PC Mark Mylow (Stewart Wright) gets his heart broken when his fertility test doesn't go the way he hoped. Martin Ellingham's (Martin Clunes) parents and Louisa Glasson's (Caroline Catz) father finally show up and explain a lot about why Martin and Louisa are the way they are. Patty and Chesla also cover Al Large (Joe Absolom) and Bert Large's (Ian McNeice) own paternity scare, Louisa’s complicated history with Danny Steel (Tristan Sturrock), and the two-part "On the Edge" hostage story that Patty and Chesla have a fundamental disagreement on. Plus: a full Doc Martin vs. Best Medicine face-off, a Britishisms tangent, a tribute to the late Sam Neill, and the line Chesla's been dying to use on someone in real life.<br /><br />[00:16] Introduction to Doc Martin Season Two</p><p>[41:45] Best Medicine Comparisons</p><p>[52:57] Predictions</p>no00:56:0423Doc Martin Season 2 Newbie Reaction: Patty on Parents, Best Medicine Parallels & Predictionsfull<![CDATA[When the Camera Turns Off: Doc Martin Fan Fiction Authors Kathy, Rob and Chesla on Craft and Canon]]>

What happens when the camera turns off in Portwenn? Host Chesla Wechsler hands the microphone to retired therapist Lisa, who moderates a rare roundtable conversation among three Doc Martin fan fiction writers: Kathy, Rob, and Chesla herself.

Kathy (ke0212) is an actuary who discovered Doc Martin in 2011 and has been writing fan fiction since 2016, 5 stories and (maybe) counting, including the 200,000-word epic Just a Glimpse, which took two years to write. Rob (robspace54) found the show on PBS the same year; he has written 45 Doc Martin stories solo, plus 3 more as part of the Portwenn Hydra writing collective, across more than 10 different properties. Chesla (ccwex) came to the show in 2023, binge-watched it through the tail end of COVID, and started writing in 2024, after Rob encouraged her to give it a shot. She's written 11 stories so far.

Together they explore what draws analytical, self-described nerdy minds to creative fiction writing; the difference between "architects" (writers who outline everything) and "gardeners" (writers who tend what grows, attributed to George R. R. Martin); and why all three find it nearly impossible to let Doc Martin go.

Topics include: staying true to canon and writing alternate universes; the challenge of translating Martin Clunes's wordless expressions into prose; writing in UK English and using Microsoft Word's Read Aloud feature with a British accent to catch errors; researching wacky medical conditions to keep stories feeling like real Doc Martin episodes; the small-pond problem of overlap in a tight fandom; and what they'd say if Buffalo Pictures came knocking.

They also discuss the emotional risk of posting your first chapter, the dopamine hit of reader reviews, including readers in Ukraine finding comfort in the stories amid war, and why none of them use generative AI for their fiction.

Find Doc Martin fan fiction at fanfiction.net and AO3.

🎙️ Podcast Portwenn covers Doc Martin and Best Medicine on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
💛 Support the charitable endeavors of the Cluneses: donate to Buckham Fair at buckhamfair.com

[00:16] Introductions

[03:16] Why Did We Like The Show?

[05:38] Why Did We Write Fan Fiction?

[09:17] Why Might Nerdiness Attract Us To Doc Martin?

[12:11] Fan Fiction as a Springboard for Writing

[13:49] Our Writing Processes

[17:41] Goals or Rules in our Writing

[22:07] Favorite Stories and Inspirations

[29:00] Being a Reader and Getting Feedback from Readers

[32:13] Yikes!  Posting that First Chapter

[35:52] Understanding Canon in Writing

[36:37] Imagining Collaborations with Producers

[37:56] Favorite Story that Rob Wrote

[38:49] Rob's Take on Writing Points of View and Tenses

[39:40] Working in a Small Pond Leads to Similar Ideas

[43:11] Rob's Take on Imagined Producer Interest

[43:54] Chesla and Kathy on Playing in a Small Pond

[48:00] Rob's Multiauthor Collaboration Experience

[49:47] Writing During the Series Airing vs. After The Fact

[50:12] Doing Research for Stories

[54:46] Americans Can't Necessarily Get UK English Perfect

[57:16] Trying to Write Martin Clunes' Amazing Facial Expressions

[58:20] Thoughts on Artificial Intelligence

[01:03:59] What's Published Online Can Be Discovered

[01:06:49] How Do You Know When You're Done?

[01:14:14] A Future for Doc Martin

[01:20:20] Wrapup

]]>68f0490c-7679-4cf0-b40b-ec963730cb5bSun, 05 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT<blockquote><p>What happens when the camera turns off in Portwenn? Host Chesla Wechsler hands the microphone to retired therapist Lisa, who moderates a rare roundtable conversation among three Doc Martin fan fiction writers: Kathy, Rob, and Chesla herself.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>Kathy (ke0212) is an actuary who discovered Doc Martin in 2011 and has been writing fan fiction since 2016, 5 stories and (maybe) counting, including the 200,000-word epic <i>Just a Glimpse</i>, which took two years to write. Rob (robspace54) found the show on PBS the same year; he has written 45 Doc Martin stories solo, plus 3 more as part of the Portwenn Hydra writing collective, across more than 10 different properties. Chesla (ccwex) came to the show in 2023, binge-watched it through the tail end of COVID, and started writing in 2024, after Rob encouraged her to give it a shot. She's written 11 stories so far.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>Together they explore what draws analytical, self-described nerdy minds to creative fiction writing; the difference between "architects" (writers who outline everything) and "gardeners" (writers who tend what grows, attributed to George R. R. Martin); and why all three find it nearly impossible to let Doc Martin go.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>Topics include: staying true to canon and writing alternate universes; the challenge of translating Martin Clunes's wordless expressions into prose; writing in UK English and using Microsoft Word's Read Aloud feature with a British accent to catch errors; researching wacky medical conditions to keep stories feeling like real Doc Martin episodes; the small-pond problem of overlap in a tight fandom; and what they'd say if Buffalo Pictures came knocking.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>They also discuss the emotional risk of posting your first chapter, the dopamine hit of reader reviews, including readers in Ukraine finding comfort in the stories amid war, and why none of them use generative AI for their fiction.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p>Find Doc Martin fan fiction at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://fanfiction.net" target="_blank">fanfiction.net</a> and AO3. </p></blockquote><blockquote><p>🎙️ Podcast Portwenn covers Doc Martin and Best Medicine on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.<br />💛 Support the charitable endeavors of the Cluneses: donate to Buckham Fair at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://buckhamfair.com" target="_blank">buckhamfair.com</a></p><p></p><p>[00:16] Introductions</p><p>[03:16] Why Did We Like The Show?</p><p>[05:38] Why Did We Write Fan Fiction?</p><p>[09:17] Why Might Nerdiness Attract Us To Doc Martin?</p><p>[12:11] Fan Fiction as a Springboard for Writing</p><p>[13:49] Our Writing Processes</p><p>[17:41] Goals or Rules in our Writing</p><p>[22:07] Favorite Stories and Inspirations</p><p>[29:00] Being a Reader and Getting Feedback from Readers</p><p>[32:13] Yikes!  Posting that First Chapter</p><p>[35:52] Understanding Canon in Writing</p><p>[36:37] Imagining Collaborations with Producers</p><p>[37:56] Favorite Story that Rob Wrote</p><p>[38:49] Rob's Take on Writing Points of View and Tenses</p><p>[39:40] Working in a Small Pond Leads to Similar Ideas</p><p>[43:11] Rob's Take on Imagined Producer Interest</p><p>[43:54] Chesla and Kathy on Playing in a Small Pond</p><p>[48:00] Rob's Multiauthor Collaboration Experience</p><p>[49:47] Writing During the Series Airing vs. After The Fact</p><p>[50:12] Doing Research for Stories</p><p>[54:46] Americans Can't Necessarily Get UK English Perfect</p><p>[57:16] Trying to Write Martin Clunes' Amazing Facial Expressions</p><p>[58:20] Thoughts on Artificial Intelligence</p><p>[01:03:59] What's Published Online Can Be Discovered</p><p>[01:06:49] How Do You Know When You're Done?</p><p>[01:14:14] A Future for Doc Martin</p><p>[01:20:20] Wrapup</p></blockquote>no01:22:0822When the Camera Turns Off: Doc Martin Fan Fiction Authors Kathy, Rob and Chesla on Craft and Canonfull<![CDATA[Buckham Fair!]]>Podcast Portwenn throws its support behind Buckham Fair, a fundraiser hosted by Martin Clunes and Philippa Braithwaite Clunes. Please, consider supporting them as a way to say thanks for the entertainment and educational content they've given us. Doc Martin, Best Medicine, and Podcast Portwenn don't exist without them.

]]>00588dd2-b206-4c02-9afa-918cbcfe17e0Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:22:31 GMT<p>Podcast Portwenn throws its support behind Buckham Fair, a fundraiser hosted by Martin Clunes and Philippa Braithwaite Clunes. Please, consider supporting them as a way to say thanks for the entertainment and educational content they've given us. Doc Martin, Best Medicine, and Podcast Portwenn don't exist without them.</p>no00:01:271Buckham Fair!bonus<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 1 Fresh Eyes: A Best Medicine Know-It-All Watches Doc Martin for the First Time ]]>Podcast Portwenn Season 2 kicks off with a fresh twist on the Doc Martin newbie experience. Chesla is joined by Patty, a familiar face from the Best Medicine playlist but this time, Patty has just finished watching Doc Martin Season 1 for the very first time. Having already seen all 13 episodes of Best Medicine, Patty brings a uniquely informed perspective: she knows the American adaptation inside and out, and now she's meeting the gold standard original.

Patty shares her first impressions of Doc Martin (Martin Clunes), describing him as oddly familiar: her background in high-tech workplaces has left her well-acquainted with brilliant people who struggle with social graces. She's immediately drawn to Aunt Joan (Stephanie Cole), appreciating how Joan holds Martin accountable with love rather than excusing his rudeness.

The conversation digs into the memorable and sometimes uncomfortable moments of Season 1: the ketchup prank that crossed a line, the cringe-worthy halitosis comment that derailed Martin and Louisa's (Caroline Catz) first kiss, the dream sequence that fooled everyone (including the dog), and the awkward teenage crush that stretched believability.

Comparing the two shows, Patty and Chesla examine how the characters translate across the Atlantic. PC Mark Mylow (Stewart Wright) comes across as shy and endearing in Portwenn, a contrast to his more blustery Best Medicine counterpart Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra). The Elaines, Elaine Denham (Judy Punch) and Elaine Denton (Cree), share a knack for snark, but Best Medicine's Elaine showed a softer, more redeeming side much earlier. Al Large (Joe Absolom) in Doc Martin is nerdy and insecure, whereas Al Large (Carter Shimp) in Best Medicine struck Patty as warmer and more self-assured.

They also explore the blood phobia backstory, laid out early and plainly in Doc Martin versus the slow, tantalizing drip of clues in Best Medicine, and debate whether Robert Best (Martin Clunes) and the writers can afford to keep audiences waiting much longer. The social geography of the two Portwenns gets a look too: Cornwall feels genuinely working-class and rural, while the Maine version reads as considerably more upscale, narrowing the gap between the doctor and his neighbors.

Patty's predictions for Season 2: a rocky but progressing Martin-Louisa relationship, Mark as a temporary obstacle, and hopefully some growth from Elaine. She'll be back — and so will we.

⚠️ This episode contains Best Medicine spoilers throughout. Doc Martin viewers who haven't seen Best Medicine may want to take note.

]]>9ef69c6b-fd14-4908-badf-7e5358f8dfcdMon, 15 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p>Podcast Portwenn Season 2 kicks off with a fresh twist on the Doc Martin newbie experience. Chesla is joined by Patty, a familiar face from the Best Medicine playlist but this time, Patty has just finished watching Doc Martin Season 1 for the very first time. Having already seen all 13 episodes of Best Medicine, Patty brings a uniquely informed perspective: she knows the American adaptation inside and out, and now she's meeting the gold standard original.</p><p></p><p>Patty shares her first impressions of Doc Martin (Martin Clunes), describing him as oddly familiar: her background in high-tech workplaces has left her well-acquainted with brilliant people who struggle with social graces. She's immediately drawn to Aunt Joan (Stephanie Cole), appreciating how Joan holds Martin accountable with love rather than excusing his rudeness.</p><p></p><p>The conversation digs into the memorable and sometimes uncomfortable moments of Season 1: the ketchup prank that crossed a line, the cringe-worthy halitosis comment that derailed Martin and Louisa's (Caroline Catz) first kiss, the dream sequence that fooled everyone (including the dog), and the awkward teenage crush that stretched believability.</p><p></p><p>Comparing the two shows, Patty and Chesla examine how the characters translate across the Atlantic. PC Mark Mylow (Stewart Wright) comes across as shy and endearing in Portwenn, a contrast to his more blustery Best Medicine counterpart Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra). The Elaines, Elaine Denham (Judy Punch) and Elaine Denton (Cree), share a knack for snark, but Best Medicine's Elaine showed a softer, more redeeming side much earlier. Al Large (Joe Absolom) in Doc Martin is nerdy and insecure, whereas Al Large (Carter Shimp) in Best Medicine struck Patty as warmer and more self-assured.</p><p></p><p>They also explore the blood phobia backstory, laid out early and plainly in Doc Martin versus the slow, tantalizing drip of clues in Best Medicine, and debate whether Robert Best (Martin Clunes) and the writers can afford to keep audiences waiting much longer. The social geography of the two Portwenns gets a look too: Cornwall feels genuinely working-class and rural, while the Maine version reads as considerably more upscale, narrowing the gap between the doctor and his neighbors.</p><p></p><p>Patty's predictions for Season 2: a rocky but progressing Martin-Louisa relationship, Mark as a temporary obstacle, and hopefully some growth from Elaine. She'll be back — and so will we.</p><p></p><p>⚠️ <i>This episode contains Best Medicine spoilers throughout. Doc Martin viewers who haven't seen Best Medicine may want to take note.</i></p>no00:40:0621Doc Martin Season 1 Fresh Eyes: A Best Medicine Know-It-All Watches Doc Martin for the First Time full<![CDATA[Season 2: Gearing up for Best Medicine and Doc Martin Podcast Content]]>Podcast Portwenn is back! Host Chesla Wechsler kicks off Season 2 of the podcast with a preview of what's ahead for both the Doc Martin and Best Medicine playlists.

On the Doc Martin side, Chesla has already begun recording with a brand-new Doc Martin newbie with a twist. Also in the works: a special episode featuring Doc Martin fanfiction authors. If you've ever wanted to hear from the creative community writing in the Portwenn universe, that episode will be up your alley.

For Best Medicine Season 2, Chesla has assembled a fresh-ish panel of Unspoiled fans (i.e., viewers who haven't seen Doc Martin) to react to the new season as it unfolds. Returning panelist Doug will be back, joined by Mel and Carol, who appeared in individual Season 1 episodes and are set to become regulars. Jennifer and Mackenzie may also contribute bonus content when their schedules allow.

Chesla also highlights the Buckham Fair short, now on YouTube, discussing a fundraiser sponsored by Martin Clunes and Philippa Braithwaite, the team behind both Doc Martin and Best Medicine. The fundraiser supports the Dorset Hospital Emergency and Critical Care Departments, with donations accepted through August 2nd.

Have ideas for the podcast? Want to be a guest? Have questions for the fanfiction authors? Reach out at chesla@podcastportwenn.com.

New episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe on your favorite platform and join the conversation in the YouTube comments.

]]>17cc6c1c-acd5-4cfc-bbb1-ddfc9f48aef8Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:45:00 GMT<p>Podcast Portwenn is back! Host Chesla Wechsler kicks off Season 2 of the podcast with a preview of what's ahead for both the Doc Martin and Best Medicine playlists.</p><p>On the Doc Martin side, Chesla has already begun recording with a brand-new Doc Martin newbie with a twist. Also in the works: a special episode featuring Doc Martin fanfiction authors. If you've ever wanted to hear from the creative community writing in the Portwenn universe, that episode will be up your alley.</p><p>For Best Medicine Season 2, Chesla has assembled a fresh-ish panel of Unspoiled fans (i.e., viewers who haven't seen Doc Martin) to react to the new season as it unfolds. Returning panelist Doug will be back, joined by Mel and Carol, who appeared in individual Season 1 episodes and are set to become regulars. Jennifer and Mackenzie may also contribute bonus content when their schedules allow.</p><p>Chesla also highlights the Buckham Fair short, now on YouTube, discussing a fundraiser sponsored by Martin Clunes and Philippa Braithwaite, the team behind both Doc Martin and Best Medicine. The fundraiser supports the Dorset Hospital Emergency and Critical Care Departments, with donations accepted through August 2nd.</p><p>Have ideas for the podcast? Want to be a guest? Have questions for the fanfiction authors? Reach out at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:chesla@podcastportwenn.com" target="_blank">chesla@podcastportwenn.com</a>.</p><p>New episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe on your favorite platform and join the conversation in the YouTube comments.</p>no00:01:422Season 2: Gearing up for Best Medicine and Doc Martin Podcast Contenttrailer<![CDATA[Sea Urchins, Blood Phobias & Sheriff Mark Deserves Better — Carol's Best Medicine Season 1]]>Podcast Portwenn welcomes Carol to the panel — a Best Medicine fan from the Western U.S. who has watched every episode of Season 1 multiple times (including a recovery watch after shoulder surgery!). Carol is Unspoiled, meaning she has never seen the original British series Doc Martin, and she brings a refreshing first-generation fan perspective to everything from the humor to the heart of Port Wenn.

Carol also arrives with a soft spot for Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra) — and host Chesla is glad to have her. Season 1's panel didn’t show Mark a lot of love, but Season 2 is going to be different. Carol sees what others may have missed: under the goldfish-in-a-rock-band silliness is a genuinely good soul who would do anything for anyone, anytime. Consider this his podcast character rehabilitation arc — starting now.

Together, Chesla and Carol dig into what makes Best Medicine stand out: the humor, the small-town community feel, the fish-out-of-water charm of Dr. Martin Best (Josh Charles), and the warmth of characters like Aunt Sarah Best (Annie Potts), Elaine Denton (Cree), and Geneva (Didi Conn). They also unpack the big unresolved questions heading into Season 2: What really happened in the Rosemary accident — and was Martin's father Robert Best (Martin Clunes) behind the wheel? Will Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer) allow Mark to be in her baby's life? What was Eden Montgomery actually doing showing up uninvited? Can the town survive economically without the Norwegian salmon farm — and what about those sea urchins the Aunt Sarah spotted? And will Martin ever get his medical license back after Glendon Ross (Patch Darragh) interferes?

Carol is joining Chesla, Doug, and Mel as a regular on the Season 2 Unspoiled panel. You'll want to get to know her now.

⚠️ Unspoiled segment only — no Doc Martin spoilers in this episode.

🎬 Watch Best Medicine on Fox (live) and Hulu (on demand) 🎙️ Podcast Portwenn covers Best Medicine and Doc Martin on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. 💛 Love the show? Consider donating to Buckham Fair: https://buckhamfair.com.  See the short video describing the fundraiser.

]]>7837210b-46d0-4d10-bf99-731a5c72e0acWed, 13 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>Podcast Portwenn welcomes Carol to the panel — a Best Medicine fan from the Western U.S. who has watched every episode of Season 1 multiple times (including a recovery watch after shoulder surgery!). Carol is Unspoiled, meaning she has never seen the original British series Doc Martin, and she brings a refreshing first-generation fan perspective to everything from the humor to the heart of Port Wenn.</p><p>Carol also arrives with a soft spot for Sheriff Mark Mylow (Josh Segarra) — and host Chesla is glad to have her. Season 1's panel didn’t show Mark a lot of love, but Season 2 is going to be different. Carol sees what others may have missed: under the goldfish-in-a-rock-band silliness is a genuinely good soul who would do anything for anyone, anytime. Consider this his podcast character rehabilitation arc — starting now.</p><p>Together, Chesla and Carol dig into what makes Best Medicine stand out: the humor, the small-town community feel, the fish-out-of-water charm of Dr. Martin Best (Josh Charles), and the warmth of characters like Aunt Sarah Best (Annie Potts), Elaine Denton (Cree), and Geneva (Didi Conn). They also unpack the big unresolved questions heading into Season 2: What really happened in the Rosemary accident — and was Martin's father Robert Best (Martin Clunes) behind the wheel? Will Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer) allow Mark to be in her baby's life? What was Eden Montgomery actually doing showing up uninvited? Can the town survive economically without the Norwegian salmon farm — and what about those sea urchins the Aunt Sarah spotted? And will Martin ever get his medical license back after Glendon Ross (Patch Darragh) interferes?</p><p>Carol is joining Chesla, Doug, and Mel as a regular on the Season 2 Unspoiled panel. You'll want to get to know her now.</p><p>⚠️ Unspoiled segment only — no Doc Martin spoilers in this episode.</p><p>🎬 Watch Best Medicine on Fox (live) and Hulu (on demand) 🎙️ Podcast Portwenn covers Best Medicine and Doc Martin on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. 💛 Love the show? Consider donating to Buckham Fair: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buckhamfair.com" target="_blank">https://buckhamfair.com</a>.  See the short video describing the fundraiser.</p>no00:34:51134Sea Urchins, Blood Phobias & Sheriff Mark Deserves Better — Carol's Best Medicine Season 1full<![CDATA[Best Medicine Season 1 | "I Cannot And Will Not." — Unpacking the Best Family Secrets]]>⚠️ Spoilers for Best Medicine Season 1.

Mel has been one of Podcast Portwenn's most engaged commenters all season — and now she's finally in the chair. In her first appearance on the podcast, she brings sharp new theories and observations about Martin's past that will make you want to go back and rewatch.

What really happened to Rosemary? And does Robert Best carry guilt — not just grief? Chesla and Mel dig deep into Martin's complicated family history: his cold, critical parents Robert and Vanessa, the warm but tough Aunt Sarah, and the return of ex-girlfriend Eden. They also explore why Martin's blood phobia may never heal until he confronts the trauma underneath it — and the reasoning behind Robert's "I cannot and I will not talk about her."

🎙️ Topics include: the Rosemary accident theory, Robert's guilt vs. grief, Vanessa's radical honesty as a coping mechanism, Eden's role in Season 2, and the one person Martin actually lets touch him.

📺 Best Medicine | Fox | Season 1 Recap | Martin Best | Rosemary | Robert & Vanessa | Aunt Sarah | Eden | Blood Phobia | Podcast Portwenn | TV Discussion Podcast | Medical Drama

]]>2119046b-52ce-4321-9411-9a460248a0e9Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT<p>⚠️ Spoilers for Best Medicine Season 1.</p><p>Mel has been one of Podcast Portwenn's most engaged commenters all season — and now she's finally in the chair. In her first appearance on the podcast, she brings sharp new theories and observations about Martin's past that will make you want to go back and rewatch.</p><p>What really happened to Rosemary? And does Robert Best carry guilt — not just grief? Chesla and Mel dig deep into Martin's complicated family history: his cold, critical parents Robert and Vanessa, the warm but tough Aunt Sarah, and the return of ex-girlfriend Eden. They also explore why Martin's blood phobia may never heal until he confronts the trauma underneath it — and the reasoning behind Robert's "I cannot and I will not talk about her."</p><p>🎙️ Topics include: the Rosemary accident theory, Robert's guilt vs. grief, Vanessa's radical honesty as a coping mechanism, Eden's role in Season 2, and the one person Martin actually lets touch him.</p><p>📺 Best Medicine | Fox | Season 1 Recap | Martin Best | Rosemary | Robert &amp; Vanessa | Aunt Sarah | Eden | Blood Phobia | Podcast Portwenn | TV Discussion Podcast | Medical Drama</p>no00:38:08133Best Medicine Season 1 | "I Cannot And Will Not." — Unpacking the Best Family Secretsfull<![CDATA[Best Medicine Season 1: Fresh-Eyes Fan Review & Season 2 Wishlist]]>Is Fox's Best Medicine the feel-good family show you've been missing? Podcast Portwenn host Chesla Wechsler sits down with Jennifer and Mackenzie — a mother-daughter duo from two generations (Gen X and Gen Z) — who discovered Best Medicine without ever having seen the original British series Doc Martin. Their fresh-eyes perspective on Season 1 makes for a lively, spoiler-filled conversation that fans of the show won't want to miss.

Jennifer, Mackenzie, and husband/dad Michael have made Best Medicine their Wednesday night ritual — popcorn included — and they're not alone. Jennifer has been evangelizing the show to coworkers at the workplace, turning hallway chats into water cooler moments, and getting new viewers hooked week after week.

In this podcast episode, they dig into:

🏥 Why Best Medicine works as a family show — funny enough for Gen Z, heartfelt enough for every generation, with a theatrical charm that sets it apart from today's heavy TV landscape.

💊 The "plague" episode (Episode 11) — Jennifer’s pick for the funniest episode of the season, and the one that had her laughing loudest in a house full of amused chuckles.

❤️ The Martin & Louisa slow burn — Will they or won't they? Mackenzie is an unapologetic Team Louisa hopeless romantic who is ready for the showrunners to "rip the band-aid." What does the shocking Season 1 finale cliffhanger — and the return of Martin's ex — mean for Season 2?

🐕 Copernicus gets a collar — Why this small moment landed as one of the season's biggest emotional beats.

🎭 Character deep-dives — Who warmed up to Elaine's social media antics? Why does the whole group love George from the Salty Breeze? And why is Glendon the villain everyone loves to hate?

🇬🇧 The Martin Clunes surprise — Neither Jennifer nor Mackenzie knew that the actor playing Martin's father, Robert Best, was not only British but the original Doc Martin himself. Their reaction is priceless.

🔮 Season 2 wishlist — Martin and Louisa MUST get together. Mark deserves a real love interest. Glendon needs a nice dose of Karma. And are the Norwegians really gone… or will the sea urchins bring them back?

Whether you're a Doc Martin devotee curious about the American adaptation or a Best Medicine fan looking for fellow enthusiasts, this conversation captures exactly why the show has become essential viewing for families everywhere.

Subscribe, like, and leave a comment — Chesla loves to engage you in conversation.

Podcast Portwenn covers the Fox series Best Medicine and its British predecessor Doc Martin.

[00:00] Introduction to the Guests

[02:16] Exploring the Show's Adaptation

[05:05] Family Viewing Experience

[08:02] Generational Perspectives on Characters

[10:20] Character Dynamics and Relationships

[13:35] Favorite Characters and Episodes

[17:04] Cultural References and Character Analysis

[19:56] Expectations for Future Seasons

]]>3106d471-ce0b-4470-9a2c-8717b80a3429Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>Is Fox's <i>Best Medicine</i> the feel-good family show you've been missing? Podcast Portwenn host Chesla Wechsler sits down with Jennifer and Mackenzie — a mother-daughter duo from two generations (Gen X and Gen Z) — who discovered <i>Best Medicine</i> without ever having seen the original British series <i>Doc Martin</i>. Their fresh-eyes perspective on Season 1 makes for a lively, spoiler-filled conversation that fans of the show won't want to miss.</p><p></p><p>Jennifer, Mackenzie, and husband/dad Michael have made <i>Best Medicine</i> their Wednesday night ritual — popcorn included — and they're not alone. Jennifer has been evangelizing the show to coworkers at the workplace, turning hallway chats into water cooler moments, and getting new viewers hooked week after week.</p><p></p><p>In this podcast episode, they dig into:</p><p>🏥 <b>Why <i>Best Medicine</i> works as a family show</b> — funny enough for Gen Z, heartfelt enough for every generation, with a theatrical charm that sets it apart from today's heavy TV landscape.</p><p>💊 <b>The "plague" episode (Episode 11)</b> — Jennifer’s pick for the funniest episode of the season, and the one that had her laughing loudest in a house full of amused chuckles.</p><p>❤️ <b>The Martin &amp; Louisa slow burn</b> — Will they or won't they? Mackenzie is an unapologetic Team Louisa hopeless romantic who is ready for the showrunners to "rip the band-aid." What does the shocking Season 1 finale cliffhanger — and the return of Martin's ex — mean for Season 2?</p><p>🐕 <b>Copernicus gets a collar</b> — Why this small moment landed as one of the season's biggest emotional beats.</p><p>🎭 <b>Character deep-dives</b> — Who warmed up to Elaine's social media antics? Why does the whole group love George from the Salty Breeze? And why is Glendon the villain everyone loves to hate?</p><p>🇬🇧 <b>The Martin Clunes surprise</b> — Neither Jennifer nor Mackenzie knew that the actor playing Martin's father, Robert Best, was not only British but the original Doc Martin himself. Their reaction is priceless.</p><p></p><p>🔮 <b>Season 2 wishlist</b> — Martin and Louisa MUST get together. Mark deserves a real love interest. Glendon needs a nice dose of Karma. And are the Norwegians really gone… or will the sea urchins bring them back?</p><p></p><p>Whether you're a <i>Doc Martin</i> devotee curious about the American adaptation or a <i>Best Medicine</i> fan looking for fellow enthusiasts, this conversation captures exactly why the show has become essential viewing for families everywhere.</p><p></p><p><b>Subscribe, like, and leave a comment — Chesla loves to engage you in conversation.</b></p><p></p><p><i>Podcast Portwenn covers the Fox series Best Medicine and its British predecessor Doc Martin.</i></p><p></p><p>[00:00] Introduction to the Guests</p><p>[02:16] Exploring the Show's Adaptation</p><p>[05:05] Family Viewing Experience</p><p>[08:02] Generational Perspectives on Characters</p><p>[10:20] Character Dynamics and Relationships</p><p>[13:35] Favorite Characters and Episodes</p><p>[17:04] Cultural References and Character Analysis</p><p>[19:56] Expectations for Future Seasons</p>no00:38:35132Best Medicine Season 1: Fresh-Eyes Fan Review & Season 2 Wishlistfull<![CDATA[Best Medicine S1E13 — "Norway No How" | Season Finale Deep Dive | Podcast Portwenn]]>The Podcast Portwenn crew breaks down the Best Medicine Season 1 finale in two parts: unspoiled fans Patty, Doug, and Erica react to the wild finale, then Doc Martin superfans Kathy and Chris weigh in with spoiler-filled comparisons and Season 2 predictions.

[00:00] Quick Note

[01:08] Unspoiled Best Medicine Fan Takes

[45:00] Segue

[45:21] Doc Martin Fan Takes

This episode covers everything: Martin lying to save Port Wenn, the shocking medical board complaint, the truth about what Eden is really doing at Martin's house, whether Louisa will let Mark father her baby, and how Martin could possibly get his medical license back. Plus — the surprise celebration nobody saw coming, Copernicus the dog as relationship barometer, and Glendon whistling "In the Hall of the Mountain King" on his way out the door.

Martin's Medical License — Is He Finished? Glendon reports Martin to the medical board for letting unlicensed receptionist Elaine draw blood all season. The unspoiled panel thinks town loyalty may be his best defense — no videos exist and nobody's likely to testify against him. The Doc Martin-savvy panel predicts a probationary period and Elaine being pushed to get formally licensed as a phlebotomist — Chesla's theory is that Elaine is entering a new phase, the beginning of a long evolution toward trusted colleague.

What Is Eden Really Doing at Martin's House? The panel is divided. Doug suspects Eden showed up uninvited and her "I knew you'd call" was wishful thinking. Erica wonders if Martin called her for professional advice about his license — not romance — pointing out he didn't exactly look lovesick when she walked in. Kathy and Chris predict Eden returns for Season 2 as a full love-triangle player. Patty also raises the possibility that Eden — who dated Martin during the Rosemary era — may know more about his blood phobia origin than she's revealed. Martin & Louisa: Will They or Won't They? Martin is about to confess his feelings when he overhears Louisa considering letting Mark father her baby — and walks away. The panel is skeptical Louisa will go through with it. Is the Martin-Louisa pairing the show's central romance? Best Medicine has surprised us enough that nobody's ruling anything out.

Martin Lies for Port Wenn Martin's fake U.S. Senator bluff against the Norwegian salmon farmers shocked even the most attentive panelists. The whole panel sees it as the season's biggest character moment — a straight-shooting doctor lying convincingly, for the good of a town he'd have dismissed in Episode 1. Chris notes Martin Ellingham would never have done anything remotely similar.

Other Highlights: George and Greg's surprise wedding and the ringwarming ceremony, Copernicus as relationship barometer, Elaine coming clean about Juilliard, Aunt Sarah's sea urchin discovery as a Season 2 economic storyline, and Glendon whistling "In the Hall of the Mountain King" on his villain exit.

Season 2 Predictions: Martin survives the board investigation with Elaine pursuing phlebotomy licensure. Eden returns and complicates everything. Robert and Vanessa come back to explain Rosemary. Al may leave Port Wenn temporarily. Mark's baby offer creates ongoing drama.

🎙️ Podcast Portwenn covers Best Medicine and Doc Martin with fresh-eyed reactions and deep-dive comparisons. Want to be a guest? Email chesla@podcastportwenn.com — unspoiled viewers, Doc Martin superfans, and first-timers all welcome.

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]]>9ad5d238-9db4-4781-86f0-2604250a8a23Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>The Podcast Portwenn crew breaks down the Best Medicine Season 1 finale in two parts: unspoiled fans Patty, Doug, and Erica react to the wild finale, then Doc Martin superfans Kathy and Chris weigh in with spoiler-filled comparisons and Season 2 predictions.</p><p></p><p>[00:00] Quick Note</p><p>[01:08] Unspoiled Best Medicine Fan Takes</p><p>[45:00] Segue</p><p>[45:21] Doc Martin Fan Takes</p><p></p><p>This episode covers everything: Martin lying to save Port Wenn, the shocking medical board complaint, the truth about what Eden is really doing at Martin's house, whether Louisa will let Mark father her baby, and how Martin could possibly get his medical license back. Plus — the surprise celebration nobody saw coming, Copernicus the dog as relationship barometer, and Glendon whistling "In the Hall of the Mountain King" on his way out the door.</p><p></p><p><b>Martin's Medical License — Is He Finished?</b> Glendon reports Martin to the medical board for letting unlicensed receptionist Elaine draw blood all season. The unspoiled panel thinks town loyalty may be his best defense — no videos exist and nobody's likely to testify against him. The Doc Martin-savvy panel predicts a probationary period and Elaine being pushed to get formally licensed as a phlebotomist — Chesla's theory is that Elaine is entering a new phase, the beginning of a long evolution toward trusted colleague.</p><p><b>What Is Eden Really Doing at Martin's House?</b> The panel is divided. Doug suspects Eden showed up uninvited and her "I knew you'd call" was wishful thinking. Erica wonders if Martin called her for professional advice about his license — not romance — pointing out he didn't exactly look lovesick when she walked in. Kathy and Chris predict Eden returns for Season 2 as a full love-triangle player. Patty also raises the possibility that Eden — who dated Martin during the Rosemary era — may know more about his blood phobia origin than she's revealed. <b>Martin &amp; Louisa: Will They or Won't They?</b> Martin is about to confess his feelings when he overhears Louisa considering letting Mark father her baby — and walks away. The panel is skeptical Louisa will go through with it. Is the Martin-Louisa pairing the show's central romance? Best Medicine has surprised us enough that nobody's ruling anything out.</p><p><b>Martin Lies for Port Wenn</b> Martin's fake U.S. Senator bluff against the Norwegian salmon farmers shocked even the most attentive panelists. The whole panel sees it as the season's biggest character moment — a straight-shooting doctor lying convincingly, for the good of a town he'd have dismissed in Episode 1. Chris notes Martin Ellingham would never have done anything remotely similar.</p><p><b>Other Highlights:</b> George and Greg's surprise wedding and the ringwarming ceremony, Copernicus as relationship barometer, Elaine coming clean about Juilliard, Aunt Sarah's sea urchin discovery as a Season 2 economic storyline, and Glendon whistling "In the Hall of the Mountain King" on his villain exit.</p><p><b>Season 2 Predictions:</b> Martin survives the board investigation with Elaine pursuing phlebotomy licensure. Eden returns and complicates everything. Robert and Vanessa come back to explain Rosemary. Al may leave Port Wenn temporarily. Mark's baby offer creates ongoing drama.</p><hr /><p></p><p>🎙️ <b>Podcast Portwenn</b> covers Best Medicine and Doc Martin with fresh-eyed reactions and deep-dive comparisons. Want to be a guest? Email <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:chesla@podcastportwenn.com" target="_blank">chesla@podcastportwenn.com</a> — unspoiled viewers, Doc Martin superfans, and first-timers all welcome.</p><p>👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!</p>no01:20:24131Best Medicine S1E13 — "Norway No How" | Season Finale Deep Dive | Podcast Portwennfull<![CDATA[Best Medicine S1E12: Auto Brewery Syndrome & Martin's Mysterious Ex | Podcast Portwenn]]>Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 12 — "A Tale of Two Sister Cities" | Podcast Portwenn

Best Medicine continues to hit its stride.  In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, host Chesla and guests dig into Best Medicine Season 1, Episode 12 — "A Tale of Two Sister Cities."

From a suspicious Norwegian couple to a medical mystery, this episode delivers one of the more unique plots of the season — plus the introduction of a character who could change everything: Martin Best's mysterious ex.

🎙️ WHAT WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

Episode Rankings & First Impressions The panel shares mixed but mostly positive takes. Chesla ranks it #4 overall — in her top third for the season. Is Best Medicine getting better with each episode?

Is Mark Mylow Redeemable? The Mark/Martin interaction before the opening credits shows a goofy character without the over the top aspect that seems to drive our panel demographic to, um, drink. The panel's least favorite character gets his most sympathetic episode. Erica admits she "tolerated him significantly more than ever before," while Chesla floats a fan theory that could redeem Mark's infamous goldfish storyline entirely — if the writers are listening.

Dr. Montgomery — Martin's Secret Ex Arrives What does Dr. Montgomery's arrival means for the Martin-Louisa dynamic.

Martin Best's Character Growth The panel observes Martin openly caring about the town of Port Wenn. Is this the emotional evolution we've been waiting for?

Louisa — More Grounded Than Ever Chesla and Chris note that Louisa seems more self-assured this episode. Patty pushes back: Louisa was never really flighty, just grieving the end of a long relationship with someone who didn't do anything wrong.

The Two Camps of Port Wenn Chesla introduces a character analysis framework that sparks great discussion: Port Wenn seems divided between "plays it straight" characters and "over the top" characters . Elaine has a foot in both camps.  Where does Geneva fit? The panel crowns her the show's most authentically quirky character — and perhaps the emblematic quirky character the show is aiming for.

Season Finale Predictions With one episode left in Season 1, the panel speculates on what will — and won't — wrap up.

⚠️ DOC MARTIN SPOILER SEGMENT (clearly marked in episode) Chris and Chesla go deep on the Doc Martin DNA in this episode . They also play a fun game: what would Martin Ellingham have done differently in each scene?

[00:00] Introduction

[00:43] Unspoiled Best Medicine Fan Takes

[36:51] Segue - SPOILERS AHEAD

[37:07] Doc Martin Fan Takes

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES

  • 📋 Listener Survey — Help shape the future of Podcast Portwenn!  https://forms.gle/uzjwAwJfvWMPxQQT7
  • 💬 YouTube Comments — Join the community discussion
  • 🎙️ Want to be a guest? — Do you love Mark Mylow? Chesla is actively looking for fans of the character to join a future episode!

📺 ABOUT PODCAST PORTWENN

Podcast Portwenn is the podcast dedicated to fans of Best Medicine and the beloved British drama Doc Martin that inspired it.

New to the podcast?  With multiple playlists catering to her Podcast audience, we break down episodes of Best Medicine with fresh eyes and explore the Doc Martin connections for those who want to go deeper (with clear spoiler warnings).  There are episodes with new viewers watching Doc Martin for the first time and even a series on the Psychology of Doc Martin. 

]]>cf081c6d-3e1a-4807-9c5d-f0ea673627c2Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p><b>Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 12 — "A Tale of Two Sister Cities" | Podcast Portwenn</b></p><p>Best Medicine continues to hit its stride.  In this episode of <b>Podcast Portwenn</b>, host Chesla and guests dig into <b>Best Medicine Season 1, Episode 12 — "A Tale of Two Sister Cities."</b></p><p>From a suspicious Norwegian couple to a medical mystery, this episode delivers one of the more unique plots of the season — plus the introduction of a character who could change everything: Martin Best's mysterious ex.</p><hr /><p><b>🎙️ WHAT WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE</b></p><p><b>Episode Rankings &amp; First Impressions</b> The panel shares mixed but mostly positive takes. Chesla ranks it #4 overall — in her top third for the season. Is Best Medicine getting better with each episode?</p><p><b>Is Mark Mylow Redeemable?</b> The Mark/Martin interaction before the opening credits shows a goofy character without the over the top aspect that seems to drive our panel demographic to, um, drink. The panel's least favorite character gets his most sympathetic episode. Erica admits she "tolerated him significantly more than ever before," while Chesla floats a fan theory that could redeem Mark's infamous goldfish storyline entirely — if the writers are listening.</p><p><b>Dr. Montgomery — Martin's Secret Ex Arrives</b> What does Dr. Montgomery's arrival means for the Martin-Louisa dynamic.</p><p><b>Martin Best's Character Growth</b> The panel observes Martin openly caring about the town of Port Wenn. Is this the emotional evolution we've been waiting for?</p><p><b>Louisa — More Grounded Than Ever</b> Chesla and Chris note that Louisa seems more self-assured this episode. Patty pushes back: Louisa was never really flighty, just grieving the end of a long relationship with someone who didn't do anything wrong.</p><p><b>The Two Camps of Port Wenn</b> Chesla introduces a character analysis framework that sparks great discussion: Port Wenn seems divided between "plays it straight" characters and "over the top" characters . Elaine has a foot in both camps.  Where does Geneva fit? The panel crowns her the show's most <b>authentically quirky</b> character — and perhaps the emblematic quirky character the show is aiming for.</p><p><b>Season Finale Predictions</b> With one episode left in Season 1, the panel speculates on what will — and won't — wrap up.</p><p><b>⚠️ DOC MARTIN SPOILER SEGMENT</b> <i>(clearly marked in episode)</i> Chris and Chesla go deep on the Doc Martin DNA in this episode . They also play a fun game: what would Martin Ellingham have done differently in each scene?</p><p>[00:00] Introduction</p><p>[00:43] Unspoiled Best Medicine Fan Takes</p><p>[36:51] Segue - SPOILERS AHEAD</p><p>[37:07] Doc Martin Fan Takes</p><hr /><p><b>🔗 LINKS &amp; RESOURCES</b></p><ul><li>📋 <b>Listener Survey</b> — Help shape the future of Podcast Portwenn!  <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/uzjwAwJfvWMPxQQT7" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/uzjwAwJfvWMPxQQT7</a></li><li>💬 <b>YouTube Comments</b> — Join the community discussion</li><li>🎙️ <b>Want to be a guest?</b> — Do you love Mark Mylow? Chesla is actively looking for fans of the character to join a future episode!</li></ul><hr /><p><b>📺 ABOUT PODCAST PORTWENN</b></p><p><b>Podcast Portwenn</b> is the podcast dedicated to fans of <b>Best Medicine</b> and the beloved British drama <b>Doc Martin</b> that inspired it.</p><p>New to the podcast?  With multiple playlists catering to her Podcast audience, we break down episodes of Best Medicine with fresh eyes and explore the Doc Martin connections for those who want to go deeper (with clear spoiler warnings).  There are episodes with new viewers watching <b>Doc Martin</b> for the first time and even a series on the Psychology of Doc Martin. </p><hr /><hr />no00:55:59130Best Medicine S1E12: Auto Brewery Syndrome & Martin's Mysterious Ex | Podcast Portwennfull<![CDATA[Best Medicine S1E11 – "Mind Your Own Buboes" | Full Reaction & Doc Martin Comparison]]>Is it the bubonic plague... or just Port Wenn being Port Wenn? 🐀 Chesla is joined by returning guests Doug, Erica, and Patty for an unspoiled reaction to Best Medicine Season 1, Episode 11 — then Chris takes over for the Doc Martin–savvy deep dive in part two.

In this episode:

  • 🩺 Water cooler reactions — the group is split! Doug and Chris loved it, Erica and Patty had reservations, and Chesla plays tiebreaker
  • 😷 The plague panic problem — why didn't Portwenn react like, well, normal humans? A post-COVID perspective on the town's medical nonchalance
  • 💔 Martin's list — he was ready to bare his soul, and Louisa shut him down. Was that fair? Was it in character?
  • 🐕 Copernicus gets a collar — Martin officially adopts the dog, and it means more than it seems
  • 👩‍🏫 Elaine and the Juilliard dream — could it happen? What about Al?
  • 🏠 Aunt Sarah's house saga — twenty percent?!!
  • 🔮 Big predictions for the final two episodes
  • 🎬 Doc Martin comparison segment (spoiler warning at 28:43) — how Best Medicine is finding its own voice and declaring Independence Day from its source material
  • 📺 Character comparisons: Louisa Gavin vs. Louisa Glasson, Martin Best vs. Martin Ellingham, and how the villagers are used very differently

Whether you're watching Best Medicine unspoiled or you're a lifelong Doc Martin fan, this is the episode breakdown you've been waiting for.

📢 Spoiler-free segment: 00:00 – 28:43 📢 Doc Martin spoiler segment begins: 28:43

👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your own predictions in the comments — Chesla replies!

]]>e8b9be97-86c9-4789-b3d3-cde90961b183Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:15:00 GMT<p>Is it the bubonic plague... or just Port Wenn being Port Wenn? 🐀 Chesla is joined by returning guests Doug, Erica, and Patty for an unspoiled reaction to <i>Best Medicine</i> Season 1, Episode 11 — then Chris takes over for the Doc Martin–savvy deep dive in part two.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>🩺 <b>Water cooler reactions</b> — the group is split! Doug and Chris loved it, Erica and Patty had reservations, and Chesla plays tiebreaker</li><li>😷 <b>The plague panic problem</b> — why didn't Portwenn react like, well, normal humans? A post-COVID perspective on the town's medical nonchalance</li><li>💔 <b>Martin's list</b> — he was <i>ready</i> to bare his soul, and Louisa shut him down. Was that fair? Was it in character?</li><li>🐕 <b>Copernicus gets a collar</b> — Martin officially adopts the dog, and it means more than it seems</li><li>👩‍🏫 <b>Elaine and the Juilliard dream</b> — could it happen? What about Al?</li><li>🏠 <b>Aunt Sarah's house saga</b> — twenty percent?!!</li><li>🔮 <b>Big predictions for the final two episodes</b></li><li>🎬 <b>Doc Martin comparison segment</b> (spoiler warning at 28:43) — how Best Medicine is finding its own voice and declaring Independence Day from its source material</li><li>📺 Character comparisons: Louisa Gavin vs. Louisa Glasson, Martin Best vs. Martin Ellingham, and how the villagers are used very differently</li></ul><p>Whether you're watching <i>Best Medicine</i> unspoiled or you're a lifelong Doc Martin fan, this is the episode breakdown you've been waiting for.</p><p>📢 <b>Spoiler-free segment:</b> 00:00 – 28:43 📢 <b>Doc Martin spoiler segment begins:</b> 28:43</p><p>👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your own predictions in the comments — Chesla replies!</p>no00:54:54129Best Medicine S1E11 – "Mind Your Own Buboes" | Full Reaction & Doc Martin Comparisonfull<![CDATA[Psychology Part 4 Doc Martin S8-10: Growth, Trauma, Healing]]>Doc Martin fans — this is the one you've been waiting for. In this fourth and final installment of the Psychology of Portwenn series, host Chesla Wechsler is joined once again by retired psychotherapist Lisa Verni for a deep psychological analysis of Doc Martin (starring Martin Clunes and Caroline Catz), covering Seasons 8 through 10 and the Last Christmas in Portwenn special.

If you're watching Best Medicine and want to avoid spoilers, bookmark this episode and come back after you've finished the original series.

In this episode, Chesla and Lisa explore:

  • Martin Ellingham's emotional growth across all 10 seasons — from arrogant, shut-down surgeon to a man capable of tenderness, gratitude, and genuine connection
  • The Margaret hallucination scene in Season 10 and what it reveals about Martin's childhood trauma, emotional deprivation, and the psychological cost of being raised by a cold, neglectful mother
  • Abandonment as a village-wide theme — from Al and Bert Large to Morwenna, Joe Penhale, Sally Tishell, and Louisa herself, nearly every major character in Portwenn carries wounds of abandonment
  • Louisa Glasson's arc: Has she truly grown? What does her relationship with Martin reveal about her own unresolved attachment issues and the challenge of accepting care from someone she loves?
  • The psychology of staying vs. leaving — why Martin keeps choosing Portwenn, and what his final decision to stay represents as the culmination of his healing from childhood trauma
  • Ruth Ellingham as the "not-in-the-room" therapist — her quiet but pivotal role in guiding both Martin and Louisa
  • Sally Tishell's obsession, grief, and surprising resolution — including what it means when she finally removes the neck brace
  • Joe Penhale — awkward, lovable, and more self-aware than he lets on
  • Martin and Louisa as a couple: Were they fighting to be right, or fighting to make the relationship work? Lisa shares what she looks for in couples therapy — and why Martin was actually the more workable partner
  • Identifying with the aggressor: How children of abusive or neglectful parents unconsciously replicate those patterns — and how Martin breaks the cycle with James Henry
  • "Love always has a cost" — a reflection on why Martin feared connection, and how losing Aunt Joan may have shaped him as profoundly as his parents' cruelty
  • The series finale and Last Christmas in Portwenn: A satisfying, psychologically coherent ending — with Martin saying "I love you" and meaning it

Whether you're a devoted Doc Martin fan, a student of psychology, or someone who's always sensed there was more to Portwenn than a quirky British village drama, this conversation will change how you see the show.

🎙️ Podcast Portwenn is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. 👍 Like, subscribe, and leave a comment. Recommend the Podcast to your friends.

]]>072c0c2a-4521-479f-9126-642a280427e1Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:15:00 GMT<p><b>Doc Martin fans — this is the one you've been waiting for.</b> In this fourth and final installment of the Psychology of Portwenn series, host Chesla Wechsler is joined once again by retired psychotherapist Lisa Verni for a deep psychological analysis of <i>Doc Martin</i> (starring Martin Clunes and Caroline Catz), covering Seasons 8 through 10 and the <i>Last Christmas in Portwenn</i> special.</p><p>If you're watching <i>Best Medicine</i> and want to avoid spoilers, bookmark this episode and come back after you've finished the original series.</p><p><b>In this episode, Chesla and Lisa explore:</b></p><ul><li><b>Martin Ellingham's emotional growth</b> across all 10 seasons — from arrogant, shut-down surgeon to a man capable of tenderness, gratitude, and genuine connection</li><li><b>The Margaret hallucination scene</b> in Season 10 and what it reveals about Martin's childhood trauma, emotional deprivation, and the psychological cost of being raised by a cold, neglectful mother</li><li><b>Abandonment as a village-wide theme</b> — from Al and Bert Large to Morwenna, Joe Penhale, Sally Tishell, and Louisa herself, nearly every major character in Portwenn carries wounds of abandonment</li><li><b>Louisa Glasson's arc</b>: Has she truly grown? What does her relationship with Martin reveal about her own unresolved attachment issues and the challenge of accepting care from someone she loves?</li><li><b>The psychology of staying vs. leaving</b> — why Martin keeps choosing Portwenn, and what his final decision to stay represents as the culmination of his healing from childhood trauma</li><li><b>Ruth Ellingham as the "not-in-the-room" therapist</b> — her quiet but pivotal role in guiding both Martin and Louisa</li><li><b>Sally Tishell's obsession, grief, and surprising resolution</b> — including what it means when she finally removes the neck brace</li><li><b>Joe Penhale</b> — awkward, lovable, and more self-aware than he lets on</li><li><b>Martin and Louisa as a couple</b>: Were they fighting to be right, or fighting to make the relationship work? Lisa shares what she looks for in couples therapy — and why Martin was actually the more workable partner</li><li><b>Identifying with the aggressor</b>: How children of abusive or neglectful parents unconsciously replicate those patterns — and how Martin breaks the cycle with James Henry</li><li><b>"Love always has a cost"</b> — a reflection on why Martin feared connection, and how losing Aunt Joan may have shaped him as profoundly as his parents' cruelty</li><li><b>The series finale and <i>Last Christmas in Portwenn</i></b>: A satisfying, psychologically coherent ending — with Martin saying "I love you" and meaning it</li></ul><p>Whether you're a devoted <i>Doc Martin</i> fan, a student of psychology, or someone who's always sensed there was more to Portwenn than a quirky British village drama, this conversation will change how you see the show.</p><p>🎙️ <b>Podcast Portwenn</b> is available on <b>YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.</b> 👍 Like, subscribe, and leave a comment. Recommend the Podcast to your friends.</p>no00:40:19128Psychology Part 4 Doc Martin S8-10: Growth, Trauma, Healingfull<![CDATA[Best Medicine S1E10 Port Wenn-ings ... | Did Martin and Louisa seal the deal? | Fan Deep Dive]]>In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, Patty, Erica, and Chesla dive into Best Medicine S1 E10 Port Wenn-ings and a Funeral. From the romantic tension finally reaching a breaking point to a medical emergency that puts the Doctor’s (Josh Charles) surgical past to the test, there is plenty to unpack from an "unspoiled" perspective. Patty has an interesting perspective on how Aunt Sarah (Annie Potts) should have dealt with the Cloofe sisters. Erica has quite a delicious take on similarities in how Martin treats Mark (Josh Segarra) and the dog.

We discuss the "boy who cried wolf" story of Peter Cronk (Ben Lewis Doherty), the mystery of the arsenic-laced wallpaper, and the tragic (yet darkly comedic) fate of the Cloofe sisters. Plus, we analyze Louisa’s (Abigail Spencer) role as the Doc's ultimate cheerleader during a high-stakes ambulance surgery.

Chris and Chesla follow the Unspoiled Best Medicine discussion with their spoiled Doc Martin perspective. What Doc Martin plot arcs were reused and how? Is it always effective to do so?

[00:00] Best Medicine Unspoiled Fan Takes

[26:24] Segue

[26:43] Doc Martin Fan Takes

]]>b17aa54e-1877-4d80-83e3-2e72b5566c70Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:45:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, Patty, Erica, and Chesla dive into Best Medicine S1 E10 Port Wenn-ings and a Funeral. From the romantic tension finally reaching a breaking point to a medical emergency that puts the Doctor’s (Josh Charles) surgical past to the test, there is plenty to unpack from an "unspoiled" perspective. Patty has an interesting perspective on how Aunt Sarah (Annie Potts) should have dealt with the Cloofe sisters. Erica has quite a delicious take on similarities in how Martin treats Mark (Josh Segarra) and the dog. </p><p></p><p>We discuss the "boy who cried wolf" story of Peter Cronk (Ben Lewis Doherty), the mystery of the arsenic-laced wallpaper, and the tragic (yet darkly comedic) fate of the Cloofe sisters. Plus, we analyze Louisa’s (Abigail Spencer) role as the Doc's ultimate cheerleader during a high-stakes ambulance surgery.</p><p></p><p>Chris and Chesla follow the Unspoiled Best Medicine discussion with their spoiled Doc Martin perspective. What Doc Martin plot arcs were reused and how? Is it always effective to do so? </p><p></p><p>[00:00] Best Medicine Unspoiled Fan Takes</p><p>[26:24] Segue</p><p>[26:43] Doc Martin Fan Takes</p><p></p>no00:53:09127Best Medicine S1E10 Port Wenn-ings ... | Did Martin and Louisa seal the deal? | Fan Deep Divefull<![CDATA[BONUS: Can Watching Best Medicine for Podcast Portwenn Increase Mindfulness?]]>Patty floats the idea that watching Best Medicine for Podcast Portwenn makes her more "in the moment" or mindful when consuming TV. Erica compares it to "back in the day" when we didn't have all this distracting technology. Who knew that Podcast Portwenn could contribute to good health and broaden horizons?

]]>553d443d-28f3-4474-8fc4-4e3d767ba9bfThu, 12 Mar 2026 20:45:00 GMT<p>Patty floats the idea that watching Best Medicine for Podcast Portwenn makes her more "in the moment" or mindful when consuming TV. Erica compares it to "back in the day" when we didn't have all this distracting technology. Who knew that Podcast Portwenn could contribute to good health and broaden horizons? </p>no00:03:40127BONUS: Can Watching Best Medicine for Podcast Portwenn Increase Mindfulness?bonus<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 10 Recap | Judy the Newbie Returns | Last Christmas in Portwenn]]>In one of the most requested episodes of Podcast Portwenn, Judy the Newbie returns after completing the entire journey through Doc Martin.

The end of an era! 🏥 Our premiere Newbie, Judy, has officially graduated to "know-it-all" status as we recap the final season of Doc Martin. From Martin’s stint as "Mr. Mom" to that intense brachial artery surgery, we’re breaking down many emotional moments of Season 10. We even dive into the "Last Christmas in Portwenn" special, discussing Martin’s icy hallucination of his mother and that heartwarming "fairy tale" ending for the village. 🎄✨

Even after ten seasons, the charm of Doc Martin remains unmatched. Judy reflects on where the series stands among her favorite television shows and, spoiler alert, it's right up there with the favorites.

Key Topics for Doc Martin Fans

  • Doc Martin Season 10 recap
  • Last Christmas in Portwenn analysis
  • Martin Ellingham character development
  • Louisa and Martin relationship
  • Portwenn village storylines
  • The future of the Doc Martin universe

Join the Conversation

Did the Doc Martin finale give you the ending you hoped for?

Podcast Portwenn wants to hear from you:

  • Share your favorite Season 10 moment
  • Tell us how you discovered Doc Martin
  • Or nominate a new “Doc Martin newbie” to appear on the podcast!

Be sure to subscribe, review, and share the show with fellow fans of the doctor who made Portwenn famous.

And tune in to Best Medicine on #FoxTV and #Hulu for a show inspired by Doc Martin. There is a Podcast Portwenn episode for every episode of Best Medicine.

#DocMartin #DocMartinSeason10 #MartinClunes #LastChristasInPortwenn #DocMartinFanPodcast

]]>901e91bc-995f-4404-912d-2f9c7b833de8Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>In one of the most requested episodes of <b>Podcast Portwenn</b>, Judy the Newbie returns after completing the entire journey through <b>Doc Martin.</b></p><p></p><p>The end of an era! 🏥 Our premiere Newbie, Judy, has officially graduated to "know-it-all" status as we recap the final season of Doc Martin. From Martin’s stint as "Mr. Mom" to that intense brachial artery surgery, we’re breaking down many emotional moments of Season 10. We even dive into the "Last Christmas in Portwenn" special, discussing Martin’s icy hallucination of his mother and that heartwarming "fairy tale" ending for the village. 🎄✨</p><p></p><p>Even after ten seasons, the charm of <b>Doc Martin</b> remains unmatched. Judy reflects on where the series stands among her favorite television shows and, spoiler alert, it's right up there with the favorites.</p><h2>Key Topics for <b>Doc Martin</b> Fans</h2><ul><li>Doc Martin Season 10 recap</li><li>Last Christmas in Portwenn analysis</li><li>Martin Ellingham character development</li><li>Louisa and Martin relationship</li><li>Portwenn village storylines</li><li>The future of the Doc Martin universe</li></ul><h2>Join the Conversation</h2><p>Did the <b>Doc Martin</b> finale give you the ending you hoped for?</p><p>Podcast Portwenn wants to hear from you:</p><ul><li>Share your favorite Season 10 moment</li><li>Tell us how you discovered <i>Doc Martin</i></li><li>Or nominate a <b>new “Doc Martin newbie”</b> to appear on the podcast!</li></ul><p>Be sure to <b>subscribe, review, and share</b> the show with fellow fans of the doctor who made Portwenn famous.</p><p></p><p>And tune in to Best Medicine on #FoxTV and #Hulu for a show inspired by Doc Martin. There is a Podcast Portwenn episode for every episode of Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>#DocMartin #DocMartinSeason10 #MartinClunes #LastChristasInPortwenn #DocMartinFanPodcast</p>no00:34:34126Doc Martin Season 10 Recap | Judy the Newbie Returns | Last Christmas in Portwennfull<![CDATA[BONUS Episode: Best Medicine Episode 9 — The Best Family vs. the Ellinghams]]>In this bonus episode of Podcast Portwenn, Chesla and Chris take a deep dive into Episode 9 of Best Medicine and explore one of the most revealing themes of the series so far: family dynamics.

How does the Best family compare to the Ellinghams from Doc Martin?

This discussion examines the emotional contrasts between the two families, including:

  • The shared trauma within the Best family
  • The deeply fractured relationship between Martin Ellingham and his parents
  • How Vanessa Best’s role as a psychiatrist mirrors elements of Aunt Ruth in Doc Martin
  • The complicated ways Louisa interacts with Martin’s family in both series

Chris also shares his impressions of the episode’s character development and why Episode 9 may be one of the strongest installments of Best Medicine so far.

Along the way, we explore themes of grief, childhood trauma, forgiveness, and whether the Best family might ultimately be healthier than the Ellinghams.

If you love thoughtful analysis of Doc Martin–inspired storytelling, this bonus conversation offers plenty to unpack.

Key Discussion Topics

The Best Family vs the Ellinghams

Chesla and Chris compare the emotional structures of the two families. While the Ellinghams are defined by estrangement and resentment, the Best family appears more functional despite their unresolved grief.

Shared Trauma vs. Imposed Trauma

The death of Martin Best’s sister Rosemary creates a shared trauma within the Best family, while Martin Ellingham’s trauma stems from emotional neglect and cruelty from his parents.

Vanessa Best and the Psychiatrist Connection

Vanessa’s role as a psychiatrist echoes the presence of Aunt Ruth in Doc Martin, bringing psychological insight to Martin’s relationships.

Louisa’s Perspective

The episode also gives Louisa moments with the Best family—something she never experiences with the Ellinghams in Doc Martin.

]]>454f4f37-f931-4b0f-ab0c-3bcff689dd7fSat, 07 Mar 2026 23:30:00 GMT<p>In this <b>bonus episode of Podcast Portwenn</b>, Chesla and Chris take a deep dive into Episode 9 of Best Medicine and explore one of the most revealing themes of the series so far: <b>family dynamics</b>.</p><p>How does the <b>Best family</b> compare to the <b>Ellinghams from Doc Martin</b>?</p><p>This discussion examines the emotional contrasts between the two families, including:</p><ul><li>The shared trauma within the Best family</li><li>The deeply fractured relationship between Martin Ellingham and his parents</li><li>How Vanessa Best’s role as a psychiatrist mirrors elements of Aunt Ruth in <i>Doc Martin</i></li><li>The complicated ways Louisa interacts with Martin’s family in both series</li></ul><p>Chris also shares his impressions of the episode’s character development and why Episode 9 may be one of the strongest installments of <i>Best Medicine</i> so far.</p><p>Along the way, we explore themes of grief, childhood trauma, forgiveness, and whether the Best family might ultimately be healthier than the Ellinghams.</p><p>If you love thoughtful analysis of <b>Doc Martin–inspired storytelling</b>, this bonus conversation offers plenty to unpack.</p><hr /><h1>Key Discussion Topics</h1><h3>The Best Family vs the Ellinghams</h3><p>Chesla and Chris compare the emotional structures of the two families. While the Ellinghams are defined by estrangement and resentment, the Best family appears more functional despite their unresolved grief.</p><h3>Shared Trauma vs. Imposed Trauma</h3><p>The death of Martin Best’s sister Rosemary creates a <b>shared trauma</b> within the Best family, while Martin Ellingham’s trauma stems from emotional neglect and cruelty from his parents.</p><h3>Vanessa Best and the Psychiatrist Connection</h3><p>Vanessa’s role as a psychiatrist echoes the presence of Aunt Ruth in <i>Doc Martin</i>, bringing psychological insight to Martin’s relationships.</p><h3>Louisa’s Perspective</h3><p>The episode also gives Louisa moments with the Best family—something she never experiences with the Ellinghams in <i>Doc Martin</i>.</p>no00:14:591BONUS Episode: Best Medicine Episode 9 — The Best Family vs. the Ellinghamsbonus<![CDATA[Best Medicine S1E9 Fan Reaction | Doc Martin’s Parents Arrive | Clunes!]]>In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, our fan panels react to Episode 9 (“Doc Martin”) of Best Medicine—the episode fans have been waiting for! The story introduces Martin’s parents and features a special appearance by Martin Clunes, beloved star of Doc Martin.

Host Chesla is joined by Doug, Erica, and Kathy to unpack one of the most emotionally layered episodes of the season. The group explores the strained relationship between Martin and his parents, the mystery surrounding Rosemary, and what these revelations might mean for Martin’s past—and his blood phobia.

We also dive into some of the episode’s biggest character moments across Portwenn:

• Louisa helps Martin confront the past
• Mark’s gut impaling gives him a gut check
• Elaine receives a brutally honest dose of reality
• Aunt Sarah faces a threat to her home
• A deeper look at how Martin became… Martin

Plus, Chesla shares a compelling fan theory about the Rosemary tragedy and what Robert’s behavior might reveal about the truth.

If you’re a fan of Doc Martin, curious about the new Best Medicine adaptation, or love thoughtful TV discussions and fan theories, this episode is for you.

Podcast Portwenn is a fan-driven podcast celebrating Doc Martin and Best Medicine, featuring both longtime Doc Martin fans and first-time viewers reacting to every episode.

[00:00] Best Medicine Unspoiled Fans

[32:09] Adult Approach to Grief Not Great For Kids

[33:39] Segue

[34:01] Doc Martin Fan Takes

👍 Like, subscribe, and share your theories in the comments!

]]>82b37347-78f4-425b-b85b-c8c2533f787fFri, 06 Mar 2026 12:45:17 GMT<p>In this episode of <b>Podcast Portwenn</b>, our <i>fan panels</i> react to <b>Episode 9 (“Doc Martin”) of Best Medicine</b>—the episode fans have been waiting for! The story introduces Martin’s parents and features a special appearance by <b>Martin Clunes</b>, beloved star of <b>Doc Martin</b>.</p><p>Host Chesla is joined by Doug, Erica, and Kathy to unpack one of the most emotionally layered episodes of the season. The group explores the strained relationship between Martin and his parents, the mystery surrounding Rosemary, and what these revelations might mean for Martin’s past—and his blood phobia.</p><p>We also dive into some of the episode’s biggest character moments across Portwenn:</p><p>• Louisa helps Martin confront the past<br />• Mark’s gut impaling gives him a gut check<br />• Elaine receives a brutally honest dose of reality<br />• Aunt Sarah faces a threat to her home<br />• A deeper look at how Martin became… Martin</p><p>Plus, Chesla shares a compelling fan theory about the Rosemary tragedy and what Robert’s behavior might reveal about the truth.</p><p>If you’re a fan of <b>Doc Martin</b>, curious about the new <b>Best Medicine</b> adaptation, or love thoughtful TV discussions and fan theories, this episode is for you.</p><p>Podcast Portwenn is a <b>fan-driven podcast celebrating Doc Martin and Best Medicine</b>, featuring both longtime Doc Martin fans and first-time viewers reacting to every episode.</p><p></p><p>[00:00] Best Medicine Unspoiled Fans</p><p>[32:09] Adult Approach to Grief Not Great For Kids</p><p>[33:39] Segue</p><p>[34:01] Doc Martin Fan Takes</p><p></p><p>👍 Like, subscribe, and share your theories in the comments!</p>no01:06:34125Best Medicine S1E9 Fan Reaction | Doc Martin’s Parents Arrive | Clunes!full<![CDATA[Real-Life Adventures in Fictional Portwenn aka Port Isaac]]>Welcome back to Podcast Portwenn! In this episode, host Chesla Wechsler is joined by three dedicated fans—Kathy, Oliver , and Anneke—who have all made the pilgrimage to Port Isaac, Cornwall, to witness the filming of the hit series Doc Martin.

Whether you are curious about what it is like to stay in Fern Cottage (the real Surgery), where to find the best crab salad in town, or how the cast treats their fans behind the scenes, this episode is packed with "insider" travel tips and heartwarming stories.

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### Episode Highlights

  • Staying in "Portwenn": From The Slipway to The Folly and Providence Cottage, the guests share their experiences living in the heart of the village during series 5 through 10.
  • A Stay at the Surgery: Chesla describes the experience of renting Fern Cottage and the reality of tourists constantly mistaking her for the owner of Doc Martin's surgery.
  • Dining with Doc Fans: Recommendations for local favorites, including the Chapel Cafe, The Mote, and Fresh from the Sea for their famous crab sandwiches.
  • Cast Encounters: Hear about meeting Martin Clunes (Doc Martin), Philippa Braithwaite (Producer), Jessica Ransom (Morwenna), and Ian McNeice (Bert Large).
  • Healing Moments: Oliver and Anneke share touching stories of receiving personal cards and gifts from Martin Clunes and the production team during their battles with breast cancer.
  • The Perils of Cornwall Driving: Real talk about the narrow, hedge-lined roads, hitting potholes, and the "bags of room" (or lack thereof) when navigating the Cornish coast.

[00:00] Welcome to Podcast Portwenn

[00:36] What Seasons (Series) Were You There?

[01:46] Where Did You Stay?

[04:29] What Were Your Favorite Places to Eat?

[06:30] Where Else Did You Visit?

[09:49] In What Locations Did You See Filming?

[16:40] What Was It Like?

[20:11] Who Did You Meet?

[24:48] Did You Bring Home Souvenirs?

[27:06] Other Nice Memories

[30:09] Getting Around

[31:13] Staying In Fern Cottage

[34:38] Advice For Getting Around

[38:14] Keeping Doc Martin Alive

]]>bcfd40cd-c855-4c16-8bb2-6a17dbe60361Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome back to <b>Podcast Portwenn</b>! In this episode, host <b>Chesla Wechsler</b> is joined by three dedicated fans—<b>Kathy</b>, <b>Oliver </b>, and <b>Anneke</b>—who have all made the pilgrimage to <b>Port Isaac, Cornwall</b>, to witness the filming of the hit series <b><i>Doc Martin</i></b>.</p><p>Whether you are curious about what it is like to stay in <b>Fern Cottage</b> (the real Surgery), where to find the best crab salad in town, or how the cast treats their fans behind the scenes, this episode is packed with "insider" travel tips and heartwarming stories.</p><p>---</p><p>### <b>Episode Highlights</b></p><ul><li><b>Staying in "Portwenn":</b> From <b>The Slipway</b> to <b>The Folly</b> and <b>Providence Cottage</b>, the guests share their experiences living in the heart of the village during series 5 through 10.</li><li><b>A Stay at the Surgery:</b> Chesla describes the experience of renting <b>Fern Cottage</b> and the reality of tourists constantly mistaking her for the owner of Doc Martin's surgery.</li><li><b>Dining with Doc Fans:</b> Recommendations for local favorites, including the <b>Chapel Cafe</b>, <b>The Mote</b>, and <b>Fresh from the Sea</b> for their famous crab sandwiches.</li><li><b>Cast Encounters:</b> Hear about meeting <b>Martin Clunes</b> (Doc Martin), <b>Philippa Braithwaite</b> (Producer), <b>Jessica Ransom</b> (Morwenna), and <b>Ian McNeice</b> (Bert Large).</li><li><b>Healing Moments:</b> Oliver and Anneke share touching stories of receiving personal cards and gifts from Martin Clunes and the production team during their battles with breast cancer.</li><li><b>The Perils of Cornwall Driving:</b> Real talk about the narrow, hedge-lined roads, hitting potholes, and the "bags of room" (or lack thereof) when navigating the Cornish coast.</li></ul><p></p><p>[00:00] Welcome to Podcast Portwenn</p><p>[00:36] What Seasons (Series) Were You There?</p><p>[01:46] Where Did You Stay?</p><p>[04:29] What Were Your Favorite Places to Eat?</p><p>[06:30] Where Else Did You Visit?</p><p>[09:49] In What Locations Did You See Filming?</p><p>[16:40] What Was It Like?</p><p>[20:11] Who Did You Meet?</p><p>[24:48] Did You Bring Home Souvenirs?</p><p>[27:06] Other Nice Memories</p><p>[30:09] Getting Around</p><p>[31:13] Staying In Fern Cottage</p><p>[34:38] Advice For Getting Around</p><p>[38:14] Keeping Doc Martin Alive</p><p></p>no00:39:17124Real-Life Adventures in Fictional Portwenn aka Port Isaacfull<![CDATA[Best Medicine S1E8 - The Bogfather - Fan Deep Dive]]>Join Chesla, Erica, Doug, and Chris on Podcast Portwenn as they dive into Best Medicine S1E8, "The Bogfather". This week, the discovery of a 300-year-old body in the bog brings out a rare, "happy-go-lucky" side of Doc Martin as he gets back into his scientific element. However, the town's supportive nature to the locals once again doesn't extend to Martin, when they discover a link between the "Bog Man" and the modern-day doctor.

The team explores the theme of loneliness throughout the village, from Geneva’s heartbreaking secret to the Doc’s own isolation after a fallout with Louisa. We also discuss Mark’s questionable grasp on reality regarding rock-star goldfish, Al’s DNA-driven identity crisis, and Elaine’s "Claws and Order" true crime pivot. Finally, the group reacts to Martin’s major admission of his blood phobia and teases next week’s highly anticipated episode "Doc Martin", guest-starring Martin Clunes.

[00:00] Best Medicine Unspoiled Fan Takes

[26:31] Segue

[26:48] Doc Martin Fan Takes

]]>682e2c87-73f7-4b6a-97de-42c8c0da30dfThu, 26 Feb 2026 20:38:17 GMT<p>Join Chesla, Erica, Doug, and Chris on Podcast Portwenn as they dive into Best Medicine S1E8, "The Bogfather". This week, the discovery of a 300-year-old body in the bog brings out a rare, "happy-go-lucky" side of Doc Martin as he gets back into his scientific element. However, the town's supportive nature to the locals once again doesn't extend to Martin, when they discover a link between the "Bog Man" and the modern-day doctor.</p><p>The team explores the theme of loneliness throughout the village, from Geneva’s heartbreaking secret to the Doc’s own isolation after a fallout with Louisa. We also discuss Mark’s questionable grasp on reality regarding rock-star goldfish, Al’s DNA-driven identity crisis, and Elaine’s "Claws and Order" true crime pivot. Finally, the group reacts to Martin’s major admission of his blood phobia and teases next week’s highly anticipated episode "Doc Martin", guest-starring Martin Clunes.<br /><br />[00:00] Best Medicine Unspoiled Fan Takes</p><p>[26:31] Segue</p><p>[26:48] Doc Martin Fan Takes</p>no00:45:11123Best Medicine S1E8 - The Bogfather - Fan Deep Divefull<![CDATA[Doc Martin As A Global Phenomenon]]>Best Medicine isn't the first time the Buffalo Pictures classic Doc Martin has been reimagined for a different audience. Anneke discusses not only the Dutch version Dokter Tinus but also the French, Spanish, and German versions she studied.

Spoiler Alert! Contains Spoilers for Doc Martin and related shows.

]]>07b2b048-b3d0-4583-9a42-5b2504e23784Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Best Medicine isn't the first time the Buffalo Pictures classic Doc Martin has been reimagined for a different audience. Anneke discusses not only the Dutch version Dokter Tinus but also the French, Spanish, and German versions she studied.</p><p></p><p>Spoiler Alert! Contains Spoilers for Doc Martin and related shows.</p>no00:22:43122Doc Martin As A Global Phenomenonfull<![CDATA[Best Medicine S1E7 - There Might Be Blood - Fan Deep Dive]]>We dive into S1E7, There Might Be Blood, of Fox’s new series, Best Medicine. We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, Doc Martin.

In the Best Medicine segment, we cover the budding relationship between Martin and Louisa, Al and Elaine heating things up, and Sally Mylow saving the day.

In the Doc Martin segment, we do a deep dive into bits and pieces of Doc Martin that are being woven into Best Medicine.

[00:00] Best Medicine Unspoiled Fans

[28:42] Segue

[29:06] Doc Martin Fans

]]>250e3340-da8d-4c3f-84f6-3acb4048d748Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:15:32 GMT<p>We dive into S1E7, There Might Be Blood, of Fox’s new series, Best Medicine. We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, Doc Martin.</p><p>In the Best Medicine segment, we cover the budding relationship between Martin and Louisa, Al and Elaine heating things up, and Sally Mylow saving the day.</p><p>In the Doc Martin segment, we do a deep dive into bits and pieces of Doc Martin that are being woven into Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>[00:00] Best Medicine Unspoiled Fans</p><p>[28:42] Segue</p><p>[29:06] Doc Martin Fans</p><p></p>no00:57:40121Best Medicine S1E7 - There Might Be Blood - Fan Deep Divefull<![CDATA[Best Medicine S1E6 - Eyewitness Blues - Ellingham vs. Best]]>The doctor is in — on both sides of the pond! In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we dive into Season 1, Episode 6 of Fox’s new series, Best Medicine. We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, Doc Martin. In the Best Medicine segment, we cover the budding relationship between Martin and Louisa, the touching scenes with Aunt Sarah, and the evolution of Mark and Elaine. In the Doc Martin segment, we do a deep dive into Martin Ellingham vs. Martin Best.

In this episode:

[00:00] Best Medicine Only Fans

[28:50] Segue

[29:02] Doc Martin Fans

]]>5623fea0-2346-468c-b304-88a07edace37Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:30:00 GMT<p>The doctor is in — on both sides of the pond! In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we dive into Season 1, Episode 6 of Fox’s new series, Best Medicine. We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, Doc Martin. In the Best Medicine segment, we cover the budding relationship between Martin and Louisa, the touching scenes with Aunt Sarah, and the evolution of Mark and Elaine. In the Doc Martin segment, we do a deep dive into Martin Ellingham vs. Martin Best.</p><p></p><p>In this episode:</p><p></p><p>[00:00] Best Medicine Only Fans</p><p>[28:50] Segue</p><p>[29:02] Doc Martin Fans</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>no00:49:09120Best Medicine S1E6 - Eyewitness Blues - Ellingham vs. Bestfull<![CDATA[Doc Martin S10E9 Last Christmas In Portwenn - Fan Deep Dive]]>Superfans discuss Doc Martin S10E9 Last Christmas in Portwenn. We cover the final episode and where it leaves Martin Ellingham, Louisa Ellingham, Mrs. Tishell, Ruth Ellingham, Bert Large, Morwenna, Al, Janice, Joe and James. Get our thoughts on this Martin Clunes Caroline Catz tour de force. Was it a good wrap up for our friends in Portwenn? Did we hit all the highlights?

[00:00] Pauline on Last Christmas In Portwen

[01:53] Start At The Grotto

[03:50] James is Upset with Martin

[06:15] James Heads to the North Pole

[09:10] Margaret Has Died

[11:00] Martin Cagey About Celebrating Christmas

[12:32] Margaret and Ruth/Claire and Eileen

[13:56] Eccentricity vs. Caricature: A Cultural Perspective

[17:21] Joe and Janice

[19:49] Morwenna, Al, and Bert

[21:23] A Little Tangent on How The Show Was Made and Released

[23:47] Mrs. Tishell

[27:41] Martin Heads to Leonard's

[36:58] Sleighing Into Portwenn

[39:07] The Ending of the TV Era

[40:51] We Want a Movie!

[42:07] Signoff

Doc Martin | Doc Martin review | Doc Martin episode | Martin Ellingham | Portwenn

]]>847ded02-ca46-4284-a6c5-adb129669d12Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Superfans discuss Doc Martin S10E9 Last Christmas in Portwenn. We cover the final episode and where it leaves Martin Ellingham, Louisa Ellingham, Mrs. Tishell, Ruth Ellingham, Bert Large, Morwenna, Al, Janice, Joe and James. Get our thoughts on this Martin Clunes Caroline Catz tour de force. Was it a good wrap up for our friends in Portwenn? Did we hit all the highlights?</p><p></p><p>[00:00] Pauline on Last Christmas In Portwen</p><p>[01:53] Start At The Grotto</p><p>[03:50] James is Upset with Martin</p><p>[06:15] James Heads to the North Pole</p><p>[09:10] Margaret Has Died</p><p>[11:00] Martin Cagey About Celebrating Christmas</p><p>[12:32] Margaret and Ruth/Claire and Eileen</p><p>[13:56] Eccentricity vs. Caricature: A Cultural Perspective</p><p>[17:21] Joe and Janice</p><p>[19:49] Morwenna, Al, and Bert</p><p>[21:23] A Little Tangent on How The Show Was Made and Released</p><p>[23:47] Mrs. Tishell</p><p>[27:41] Martin Heads to Leonard's</p><p>[36:58] Sleighing Into Portwenn</p><p>[39:07] The Ending of the TV Era</p><p>[40:51] We Want a Movie!</p><p>[42:07] Signoff</p><p></p><p>Doc Martin | Doc Martin review | Doc Martin episode | Martin Ellingham | Portwenn</p>no00:42:44119Doc Martin S10E9 Last Christmas In Portwenn - Fan Deep Divefull<![CDATA[Best Medicine S1E5 Hello Darkness My Port Wenn - Reimaging the Doc Martin Magic for the US]]>The doctor is in—on both sides of the pond! In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we dive into Season 1, Episode 5 of Fox’s new series, Best Medicine. We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, Doc Martin.

In this episode:

[00:00] Best Medicine Newbie Watchers - our segment on Best Medicine watchers who have never seen Doc Martin. Chris, a Know It All, sits in for Doug, but keeps his comments Doc Martin free

[31:16] Doc Martin fan review with Kathy, a new guest who describes herself as a super duper duper fan of Doc Martin

About Podcast Portwenn:

We are an unofficial fan-produced podcast dedicated to the world of Doc Martin and its US counterpart, Best Medicine. Our mission is to celebrate these wonderful stories, from the rolling hills of Cornwall to the new horizons on Fox.

Join the Community:

Subscribe to follow the journey of Best Medicine every week!

Comment Below: What was your favorite "Easter Egg" or nod to the original Doc Martin in this episode?

Keywords: Best Medicine Fox, Doc Martin US Adaptation, Best Medicine Recap, TV Show Discovery, Doc Martin Fans, Best Medicine Cast, Medical Drama Review, Podcast Portwenn.

]]>3d102d7c-7b2b-4636-8e2d-fe9d3c6b9821Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:41:58 GMT<p>The doctor is in—on both sides of the pond! In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we dive into Season 1, Episode 5 of Fox’s new series, Best Medicine. We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, Doc Martin.</p><p></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>[00:00] Best Medicine Newbie Watchers - our segment on Best Medicine watchers who have never seen Doc Martin. Chris, a Know It All, sits in for Doug, but keeps his comments Doc Martin free</p><p>[31:16] Doc Martin fan review with Kathy, a new guest who describes herself as a super duper duper fan of Doc Martin</p><p></p><p>About Podcast Portwenn:</p><p>We are an unofficial fan-produced podcast dedicated to the world of Doc Martin and its US counterpart, Best Medicine. Our mission is to celebrate these wonderful stories, from the rolling hills of Cornwall to the new horizons on Fox.</p><p></p><p>Join the Community:</p><p>Subscribe to follow the journey of Best Medicine every week!</p><p>Comment Below: What was your favorite "Easter Egg" or nod to the original Doc Martin in this episode?</p><p>Keywords: Best Medicine Fox, Doc Martin US Adaptation, Best Medicine Recap, TV Show Discovery, Doc Martin Fans, Best Medicine Cast, Medical Drama Review, Podcast Portwenn.</p>no00:55:26118Best Medicine S1E5 Hello Darkness My Port Wenn - Reimaging the Doc Martin Magic for the USfull<![CDATA[Podcast Portwenn - A Community of Doc Martin and Best Medicine Fans]]>Welcome to the home of #DocMartin and #BestMedicine fans!

Podcast Portwenn is where the classic ITV world with Martin Clunes' Dr. Martin Ellingham meets the new Fox adaptation with Josh Charles' Dr. Martin Best. Our unique format features:

1️⃣ First-Timers: Fresh reactions from new viewers.

2️⃣ Superfans: Deep-dive analysis from long-time fans.

3️⃣ Psychology: Discussing the characters and relationships of our friends in Portwenn.

We also have episodes on specific topics and episodes of interest.

We are celebrating the growth of this universe, one episode at a time. No "better vs worse"—just more of the show we love!

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

]]>1f5502e2-40f4-4997-afd0-301d1a8d6de6Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome to the home of #DocMartin and #BestMedicine fans!</p><p><b>Podcast Portwenn</b> is where the classic ITV world with Martin Clunes' Dr. Martin Ellingham meets the new Fox adaptation with Josh Charles' Dr. Martin Best. Our unique format features:</p><p>1️⃣ <b>First-Timers:</b> Fresh reactions from new viewers.</p><p>2️⃣ <b>Superfans:</b> Deep-dive analysis from long-time fans.</p><p>3️⃣ <b>Psychology:</b> Discussing the characters and relationships of our friends in Portwenn.</p><p>We also have episodes on specific topics and episodes of interest.</p><p>We are celebrating the growth of this universe, one episode at a time. No "better vs worse"—just more of the show we love!</p><p><i>Podcast Portwenn</i> is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of <i>Doc Martin or Best Medicine</i>.</p>no00:02:19Podcast Portwenn - A Community of Doc Martin and Best Medicine Fanstrailer<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 9 with Newbie Judy]]>In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we review Doc Martin Season 9, breaking down key moments, character development, and Judy the Newbie's reactions.

We discuss Martin Ellingham’s evolving relationships, life in Portwenn, and what predictions from the last Podcast Portwenn Doc Martin Season 8 episode came true. Judy makes predictions for Doc Martin Season 10.

⚠️ Spoilers for Doc Martin Season 9.

Topics covered:

• Doc Martin's career trajectory

• Martin Ellingham's character development

• Portwenn dynamics like Al and Morwenna, Aunt Ruth's health scare, things at the Crab and Lobster

Doc Martin | Doc Martin review | Doc Martin episode | Martin Ellingham | Portwenn

]]>5e4ffa7b-52d5-403f-9320-2073d542cce0Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we review Doc Martin Season 9, breaking down key moments, character development, and Judy the Newbie's reactions.</p><p></p><p>We discuss Martin Ellingham’s evolving relationships, life in Portwenn, and what predictions from the last Podcast Portwenn Doc Martin Season 8 episode came true. Judy makes predictions for Doc Martin Season 10.</p><p></p><p>⚠️ Spoilers for Doc Martin Season 9.</p><p>Topics covered:</p><p>• Doc Martin's career trajectory</p><p>• Martin Ellingham's character development</p><p>• Portwenn dynamics like Al and Morwenna, Aunt Ruth's health scare, things at the Crab and Lobster</p><p></p><p>Doc Martin | Doc Martin review | Doc Martin episode | Martin Ellingham | Portwenn</p>no00:30:47117Doc Martin Season 9 with Newbie Judyfull<![CDATA[Best Medicine S1E4 All The World's Ablaze - Reimagining the Doc Martin Magic for the US ]]>The doctor is in—on both sides of the pond! In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we dive into Season 1, Episode 4 of Fox’s new series, Best Medicine. We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, Doc Martin.

In this episode:

  • [00:00] Best Medicine Newbie Watchers - our segment on Best Medicine watchers who have never seen Doc Martin. Chesla, Patty, and Erica's responses to Doug's comment about Martin and Louisa chemistry is priceless.
  • [38:48] Doc Martin Superfan Watchers Reaction to Best Medicine - Doc Martin veterans Chesla and Chris discuss what's working and what could be tweaked.

About Podcast Portwenn:

We are an unofficial fan-produced podcast dedicated to the world of Doc Martin and its US counterpart, Best Medicine. Our mission is to celebrate these wonderful stories, from the rolling hills of Cornwall to the new horizons on Fox.

Join the Community:

  • Subscribe to follow the journey of Best Medicine every week!
  • Comment Below: What was your favorite "Easter Egg" or nod to the original Doc Martin in this episode?

Keywords: Best Medicine Fox, Doc Martin US Adaptation, Best Medicine Recap, TV Show Discovery, Doc Martin Fans, Best Medicine Cast, Medical Drama Review, Podcast Portwenn.

]]>3822e693-5fc2-4913-bbb6-d026e7782aafThu, 29 Jan 2026 22:51:05 GMT<p><b>The doctor is in—on both sides of the pond!</b> In this episode of <b>Podcast Portwenn</b>, we dive into Season <b>1</b>, Episode <b>4</b> of Fox’s new series, <b><i>Best Medicine</i></b>. We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, <b><i>Doc Martin.</i></b></p><p></p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>[00:00] Best Medicine Newbie Watchers - our segment on Best Medicine watchers who have never seen Doc Martin. Chesla, Patty, and Erica's responses to Doug's comment about Martin and Louisa chemistry is priceless.</li><li>[38:48] Doc Martin Superfan Watchers Reaction to Best Medicine - Doc Martin veterans Chesla and Chris discuss what's working and what could be tweaked.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About Podcast Portwenn:</b></p><p>We are an unofficial fan-produced podcast dedicated to the world of <i>Doc Martin</i> and its US counterpart, <i>Best Medicine</i>. Our mission is to celebrate these wonderful stories, from the rolling hills of Cornwall to the new horizons on Fox.</p><p></p><p><b>Join the Community:</b></p><ul><li><b>Subscribe</b> to follow the journey of <i>Best Medicine</i> every week!</li><li><b>Comment Below:</b> What was your favorite "Easter Egg" or nod to the original <i>Doc Martin</i> in this episode?</li></ul><p><b>Keywords:</b> Best Medicine Fox, Doc Martin US Adaptation, Best Medicine Recap, TV Show Discovery, Doc Martin Fans, Best Medicine Cast, Medical Drama Review, Podcast Portwenn.</p><p></p>no00:54:22116Best Medicine S1E4 All The World's Ablaze - Reimagining the Doc Martin Magic for the US full<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 8 with Pauline]]>In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we review Doc Martin Season 8, breaking down Louisa and Martin Ellingham's relationship after therapy.

⚠️ Spoilers through Doc Martin Season 8 and Best Medicine.

Topics covered:

• Martin Ellingham character development

• Portwenn happenings

• Relationship between Doc Martin and Morwenna

• Doc Martin fans taking the show way too seriously

Doc Martin | Doc Martin review | Doc Martin season | Martin Ellingham | Portwenn | Louisa Ellingham

Know It All Pauline and Chesla dive way too deeply into Doc Martin, using Season 8 as a loose framework. They try to read between the lines, as if this isn't just a TV show and instead a documentary of real people in Portwenn. Pauline even manages to get Chesla to take Louisa's side on several issues. They've never met but the two manage to discuss the show with a great deal of warmth and good humor.

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

]]>65fd2be6-88a7-4783-b5eb-4f89c7880543Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:53:34 GMT<p>In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we review Doc Martin Season 8, breaking down Louisa and Martin Ellingham's relationship after therapy. </p><p></p><p>⚠️ Spoilers through Doc Martin Season 8 and Best Medicine.</p><p>Topics covered:</p><p>• Martin Ellingham character development</p><p>• Portwenn happenings</p><p>• Relationship between Doc Martin and Morwenna</p><p>• Doc Martin fans taking the show way too seriously</p><p>Doc Martin | Doc Martin review | Doc Martin season | Martin Ellingham | Portwenn | Louisa Ellingham</p><p></p><p>Know It All Pauline and Chesla dive way too deeply into Doc Martin, using Season 8 as a loose framework. They try to read between the lines, as if this isn't just a TV show and instead a documentary of real people in Portwenn. Pauline even manages to get Chesla to take Louisa's side on several issues. They've never met but the two manage to discuss the show with a great deal of warmth and good humor.</p><p></p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p></p>no00:42:29115Doc Martin Season 8 with Paulinefull<![CDATA[Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 3 Review - Fan Reactions]]>In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we review Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 3, breaking down key moments, character development, and fan reactions.

⚠️ Spoilers for Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 3 Review

Topics covered:

• Doc Martin's character development

• What might be the cause of Martin Best's phobia

• Port Wenn love/hate relationship to Doc Martin

• Connections to the original Doc Martin

Best Medicine | Best Medicine review | Best Medicine episode | Martin Best | Port Wenn | Doc Martin

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

]]>d7c3043a-a1fe-41d8-9ab6-c0e78488c1c1Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:30:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we review Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 3, breaking down key moments, character development, and fan reactions.</p><p></p><p>⚠️ Spoilers for Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 3 Review</p><p>Topics covered:</p><p>• Doc Martin's character development</p><p>• What might be the cause of Martin Best's phobia</p><p>• Port Wenn love/hate relationship to Doc Martin</p><p>• Connections to the original Doc Martin</p><p>Best Medicine | Best Medicine review | Best Medicine episode | Martin Best | Port Wenn | Doc Martin</p><p></p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.</p><p></p>no00:36:53114Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 3 Review - Fan Reactionsfull<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 8 with Newbie Judy]]>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.

Judy rejoins Chesla to discuss season 8. Have people hammered out their earlier season difficulties, whether it's Martin, Louisa, Bert, Al?

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

#DocMartin

#MartinEllingham

#MartinClunes

#Portwenn

#BuffaloPictures

]]>301b8a13-c7b7-405a-96ec-ac77930fc93fMon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>Judy rejoins Chesla to discuss season 8. Have people hammered out their earlier season difficulties, whether it's Martin, Louisa, Bert, Al?</p><p></p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/docmartin"><b>#DocMartin</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/martinellingham"><b>#MartinEllingham</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/martinclunes"><b>#MartinClunes</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/portwenn"><b>#Portwenn</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/buffalopictures"><b>#BuffaloPictures</b></a></p>no00:47:59113Doc Martin Season 8 with Newbie Judyfull<![CDATA[Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 2 Review - Fan Reactions]]>We review Best Medicine Episode 2 with viewers who've never seen Doc Martin and those who have.

We break down what works, what’s changed, and how it compares to the original British series, while protecting Best Medicine only viewers from Doc Martin spoilers.

Best Medicine | Best Medicine review | Doc Martin | Doc Martin adaptation | Best Medicine episode

Come listen to Best Medicine watchers talk about this new Fox show, which was Hulu's top show last week.

Patty, Erica, and Doug rejoin as my "Unspoileds", fans who have NOT seen the original Doc Martin. We discuss Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 2. How are things going? Are they hooked or still on the fence? What did they learn and what info are they still looking for?

There's then a warning to Best Medicine people who have NOT seen Doc Martin that they should drop, else they might hear Best Medicine spoilers.

Finally, Newbie Judy returns with Know it All Chris. Judy has watched Doc Martin through Season 8 and Chris has seen it all. What are there thoughts about the gold standard vs. the new kid on the block?

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

]]>5394117e-cde7-47da-b80c-3dbc5cc92446Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:45:00 GMT<p>We review Best Medicine Episode 2 with viewers who've never seen Doc Martin and those who have.</p><p>We break down what works, what’s changed, and how it compares to the original British series, while protecting Best Medicine only viewers from Doc Martin spoilers.</p><p></p><p>Best Medicine | Best Medicine review | Doc Martin | Doc Martin adaptation | Best Medicine episode</p><p></p><p>Come listen to Best Medicine watchers talk about this new Fox show, which was Hulu's top show last week.</p><p></p><p>Patty, Erica, and Doug rejoin as my "Unspoileds", fans who have NOT seen the original Doc Martin. We discuss Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 2. How are things going? Are they hooked or still on the fence? What did they learn and what info are they still looking for?</p><p></p><p>There's then a warning to Best Medicine people who have NOT seen Doc Martin that they should drop, else they might hear Best Medicine spoilers.</p><p></p><p>Finally, Newbie Judy returns with Know it All Chris. Judy has watched Doc Martin through Season 8 and Chris has seen it all. What are there thoughts about the gold standard vs. the new kid on the block?</p><p></p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.</p>no01:14:06112Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 2 Review - Fan Reactionsfull<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 7 with Newbie Judy]]>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.

Judy rejoins Chesla to discuss season 7, the Dr. Timoney season. She has an interesting perspective that Chesla hadn't considered before, but considers plausible. They discuss blossoming characters and relationships, the therapy, and the finale with the Wintons.

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

#DocMartin

#MartinEllingham

#MartinClunes

#Portwenn

#BuffaloPictures

]]>4bc926cc-0090-4188-99d4-910f6e6c26fbMon, 12 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>Judy rejoins Chesla to discuss season 7, the Dr. Timoney season. She has an interesting perspective that Chesla hadn't considered before, but considers plausible. They discuss blossoming characters and relationships, the therapy, and the finale with the Wintons.</p><p></p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/docmartin">#DocMartin</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/martinellingham">#MartinEllingham</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/martinclunes">#MartinClunes</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/portwenn">#Portwenn</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/buffalopictures">#BuffaloPictures</a></p><p></p>no00:41:25111Doc Martin Season 7 with Newbie Judyfull<![CDATA[Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 1 Review - Fan Reactions]]>Chesla is joined by three guests who have NOT seen the original Doc Martin to discuss Best Medicine. She finds out what sorts of shows they usually watch, whether they've seen these actors in other things, and then dives into the show. What are their overall impressions? Did they like the acting? The writing? Are they going to keep watching?

There's then a warning to Best Medicine people who have NOT seen Doc Martin that they should drop, else they might hear Best Medicine spoilers.

Finally, she talks with Newbie Judy, who has watched Doc Martin far enough to be well beyond what happens in the premiere episode of Best Medicine about her impressions. She also shares her own.

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

#BestMedicine

#BestMedicineFoxTV

#DocMartin

#Portwenn

#JoshCharles

#AbigailSpencer

#AnniePotts

#ITV

#Fox

#BuffaloPictures

]]>adeee38e-de38-41a5-ab04-1f0f23a19cc6Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p>Chesla is joined by three guests who have NOT seen the original Doc Martin to discuss Best Medicine. She finds out what sorts of shows they usually watch, whether they've seen these actors in other things, and then dives into the show. What are their overall impressions? Did they like the acting? The writing? Are they going to keep watching?</p><p></p><p>There's then a warning to Best Medicine people who have NOT seen Doc Martin that they should drop, else they might hear Best Medicine spoilers.</p><p></p><p>Finally, she talks with Newbie Judy, who has watched Doc Martin far enough to be well beyond what happens in the premiere episode of Best Medicine about her impressions. She also shares her own.</p><p></p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>#BestMedicine</p><p>#BestMedicineFoxTV</p><p>#DocMartin</p><p>#Portwenn</p><p>#JoshCharles</p><p>#AbigailSpencer</p><p>#AnniePotts</p><p>#ITV</p><p>#Fox</p><p>#BuffaloPictures</p><p></p>no00:53:31110Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 1 Review - Fan Reactionsfull<![CDATA[Psychology Part 3 Doc Martin Season 7]]>In this conversation, Lisa and Chesla explore the themes of therapy and couples counseling as depicted in Season Seven of the show, the "Dr. Rachel Timoney" season. They discuss the importance of communication, the role of resistance in relationships, and the significance of understanding love languages. The conversation delves into the dynamics of Martin and Louisa's relationship, highlighting Martin's vulnerability and growth, as well as Louisa's resistance and frustration. They also touch on the impact of children on relationships and the role of other characters in the therapeutic process. The discussion emphasizes the value of psychoeducation and humor in therapy, and how crisis moments can serve as catalysts for change.

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

]]>7e356ced-ae45-4d22-8441-7f12c816314eTue, 06 Jan 2026 14:19:39 GMT<p>In this conversation, Lisa and Chesla explore the themes of therapy and couples counseling as depicted in Season Seven of the show, the "Dr. Rachel Timoney" season. They discuss the importance of communication, the role of resistance in relationships, and the significance of understanding love languages. The conversation delves into the dynamics of Martin and Louisa's relationship, highlighting Martin's vulnerability and growth, as well as Louisa's resistance and frustration. They also touch on the impact of children on relationships and the role of other characters in the therapeutic process. The discussion emphasizes the value of psychoeducation and humor in therapy, and how crisis moments can serve as catalysts for change.</p><p></p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.</p>no00:53:0219Psychology Part 3 Doc Martin Season 7full<![CDATA[Doc Martin Seasons 5 and 6 with Newbie Judy]]>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.

Newbie Judy rejoins Chesla to talk about Seasons 5 and 6. Judy is completely into the show at this point, and falling in love with the characters. The two discuss who is gone, who is new, and who has returned (and who hasn't). Judy makes her predictions on what she thinks and hopes happens next.

#DocMartin

#MartinEllingham

#MartinClunes

#Portwenn

#BuffaloPictures

]]>f3a9cf6a-a5ec-4c04-aacb-d9e155bb4af1Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:56:55 GMT<p>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>Newbie Judy rejoins Chesla to talk about Seasons 5 and 6. Judy is completely into the show at this point, and falling in love with the characters. The two discuss who is gone, who is new, and who has returned (and who hasn't). Judy makes her predictions on what she thinks and hopes happens next.</p><p></p><p>#DocMartin</p><p>#MartinEllingham</p><p>#MartinClunes</p><p>#Portwenn</p><p>#BuffaloPictures</p><p></p>no00:38:5518Doc Martin Seasons 5 and 6 with Newbie Judyfull<![CDATA[Doc Martin Seasons 5 and 6 with Pauline]]>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.

Pauline rejoins Chesla to talk about Seasons 5 and 6. We cover the co-habitation of season 5 and its fraught final episode. We cover new characters and the return of some old ones, the wedding, and the spiral into depression that leads us to the season 6 conclusion.

For both Pauline and Chesla, these seasons contain some favorite moments. And it's fun to see the two, who've never met and are unlikely to, have a really great chat like old friends, because of a TV show.

#DocMartin

#MartinEllingham

#MartinClunes

#Portwenn

#BuffaloPictures

]]>60dff600-32b5-49ab-83b4-8f77b5a2e5fbMon, 29 Dec 2025 16:06:10 GMT<p>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.</p><p> </p><p>Pauline rejoins Chesla to talk about Seasons 5 and 6. We cover the co-habitation of season 5 and its fraught final episode. We cover new characters and the return of some old ones, the wedding, and the spiral into depression that leads us to the season 6 conclusion.</p><p></p><p>For both Pauline and Chesla, these seasons contain some favorite moments. And it's fun to see the two, who've never met and are unlikely to, have a really great chat like old friends, because of a TV show.</p><p></p><p>#DocMartin</p><p>#MartinEllingham</p><p>#MartinClunes</p><p>#Portwenn</p><p>#BuffaloPictures</p><p></p>no01:00:4917Doc Martin Seasons 5 and 6 with Paulinefull<![CDATA[Psychology Part 2 Doc Martin S4-6]]>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains Best Medicine spoilers.

In this episode, Chesla and Lisa delve into the psychological complexities of the characters in seasons four to six of the show. They explore themes of parenthood, trauma, communication breakdowns, and the impact of past relationships on present dynamics. The conversation highlights Martin's struggles with his emotional vulnerabilities, the role of the village in the characters' lives, and the growth of supporting characters like Ruth and Al. The discussion also touches on the symbolism of the clock and the influence of parental figures on Martin's behavior.

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

#DocMartin

#MartinEllingham

#MartinClunes

#Portwenn

#BuffaloPictures

]]>078ce35c-bf9a-4a68-8320-8274055750f5Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains Best Medicine spoilers.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Chesla and Lisa delve into the psychological complexities of the characters in seasons four to six of the show. They explore themes of parenthood, trauma, communication breakdowns, and the impact of past relationships on present dynamics. The conversation highlights Martin's struggles with his emotional vulnerabilities, the role of the village in the characters' lives, and the growth of supporting characters like Ruth and Al. The discussion also touches on the symbolism of the clock and the influence of parental figures on Martin's behavior.</p><p></p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>#DocMartin</p><p>#MartinEllingham</p><p>#MartinClunes</p><p>#Portwenn</p><p>#BuffaloPictures</p><p></p>no01:00:1416Psychology Part 2 Doc Martin S4-6full<![CDATA[What We've Watched Because We Watched Doc Martin]]>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.

The cast of Doc Martin is so impressive, it inspires viewers to seek out and watch other shows that the stars have appeared in. I'm joined by Pauline Johnson and we compare notes on what else we have watched.

Spoilers through Season 5.

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

Here is also a sampling of various Facebook groups dedicated to or mentioning the series that are worth a follow:

  • Doc Martin (Martin Clunes) Fan Club
  • Doc Martin Series 10 Spoilers
  • Doc Martin Fans USA
  • Martin Clunes / Doc Martin Fan Club
  • Martin Clunes - Doc Martin Fan Group (S10 Filming Completed July 29, 2022)
  • Fans of Doc Martin and Port Isaac
  • Best Medicine - American Version of Doc Martin
  • Brit TV and Soaps Appreciation Society

#DocMartin

#MartinEllingham

#MartinClunes

#Portwenn

#BuffaloPictures

]]>f0eb0dab-a80c-4664-a622-88718dc21566Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:43:34 GMT<p>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>The cast of Doc Martin is so impressive, it inspires viewers to seek out and watch other shows that the stars have appeared in. I'm joined by Pauline Johnson and we compare notes on what else we have watched.</p><p>Spoilers through Season 5.</p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>Here is also a sampling of various Facebook groups dedicated to or mentioning the series that are worth a follow:</p><ul><li>Doc Martin (Martin Clunes) Fan Club</li><li>Doc Martin Series 10 Spoilers</li><li>Doc Martin Fans USA</li><li>Martin Clunes / Doc Martin Fan Club</li><li>Martin Clunes - Doc Martin Fan Group (S10 Filming Completed July 29, 2022)</li><li>Fans of Doc Martin and Port Isaac</li><li>Best Medicine - American Version of Doc Martin</li><li>Brit TV and Soaps Appreciation Society</li></ul><p></p><p>#DocMartin</p><p>#MartinEllingham</p><p>#MartinClunes</p><p>#Portwenn</p><p>#BuffaloPictures</p>no00:38:4115What We've Watched Because We Watched Doc Martinfull<![CDATA[Doc Martin Seasons 3 and 4 with Newbie Judy]]>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains Best Medicine spoilers.

Today we cover Doc Martin Seasons 3 and 4 with Newbie Judy, who returns after her star turn in the first episode of Podcast Portwenn. It's a challenge to not give things away during our discussion.

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

#DocMartin

#MartinEllingham

#MartinClunes

#Portwenn

#BuffaloPictures

]]>1c3207b4-eb3d-4b96-87c6-ef3632844eb9Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:45:00 GMT<p>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains Best Medicine spoilers.</p><p></p><p>Today we cover Doc Martin Seasons 3 and 4 with Newbie Judy, who returns after her star turn in the first episode of Podcast Portwenn. It's a challenge to not give things away during our discussion.</p><p></p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>#DocMartin</p><p>#MartinEllingham</p><p>#MartinClunes</p><p>#Portwenn</p><p>#BuffaloPictures</p><p></p>no00:45:3814Doc Martin Seasons 3 and 4 with Newbie Judyfull<![CDATA[Psychology Part 1 Doc Martin S1-3]]>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains Best Medicine Spoilers.

Lisa Verni joins me to discuss the Psychology of Portwenn, the first of what we hope to be a four-part series. Lisa is a retired psychotherapist fan of the show.

Lisa made me think of things differently and it was an enjoyable discussion. I hope you think so too!

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

#DocMartin

#MartinEllingham

#MartinClunes

#Portwenn

#BuffaloPictures

]]>a6df787d-f5d4-4d50-986f-ef966fce16b7Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>Doc Martin specific episode. Contains Best Medicine Spoilers.</p><p></p><p>Lisa Verni joins me to discuss the Psychology of Portwenn, the first of what we hope to be a four-part series. Lisa is a retired psychotherapist fan of the show.</p><p></p><p>Lisa made me think of things differently and it was an enjoyable discussion. I hope you think so too!</p><p></p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>#DocMartin</p><p>#MartinEllingham</p><p>#MartinClunes</p><p>#Portwenn</p><p>#BuffaloPictures</p><p></p><p></p>no00:43:5813Psychology Part 1 Doc Martin S1-3full<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 2 with Know it All Rob]]>A Doc Martin specific episode. Contains Best Medicine spoilers.

Rob Schorry joins me today to discuss Martin and Louisa in the loose context of Doc Martin seasons 1 and 2. Rob has seen the entire Doc Martin show so there may be aspects of future seasons that inform our discussion.

Rob's camera never quite cooperated and his audio dropped out at the end, so apologies in advance for that. Still, the conversation was fun.

Our next episode will cover the Psychology of Portwenn, Doc Martin Seasons 1 through 3.

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

#DocMartin

#MartinEllingham

#MartinClunes

#Portwenn

#BuffaloPictures

]]>ca432fb3-0220-4280-95d7-54b1fd870d1eTue, 25 Nov 2025 13:51:01 GMT<p>A Doc Martin specific episode. Contains Best Medicine spoilers.</p><p></p><p>Rob Schorry joins me today to discuss Martin and Louisa in the loose context of Doc Martin seasons 1 and 2. Rob has seen the entire Doc Martin show so there may be aspects of future seasons that inform our discussion.</p><p></p><p>Rob's camera never quite cooperated and his audio dropped out at the end, so apologies in advance for that. Still, the conversation was fun.</p><p></p><p>Our next episode will cover the Psychology of Portwenn, Doc Martin Seasons 1 through 3.</p><p></p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>#DocMartin</p><p>#MartinEllingham</p><p>#MartinClunes</p><p>#Portwenn</p><p>#BuffaloPictures</p><p></p><p></p>no00:34:0212Doc Martin Season 2 with Know it All Robfull<![CDATA[Doc Martin Season 1 Plus with Newbie Judy]]>A Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.

My first real episode introduces the "Newbie or Know-It-All" Series. Judy is a Newbie, watching Doc Martin for the first time. I get her impressions and some expectations of how she thinks things may go in the future. Our "Season 2" episode will feature a "Know-It-All", someone who has watched the whole series and reflects back.

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

#DocMartin

#MartinEllingham

#MartinClunes

#Portwenn

#BuffaloPictures

]]>7ed0bccb-5145-4696-97e7-6e55d21ecf24Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:06:53 GMT<p>A Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>My first real episode introduces the "Newbie or Know-It-All" Series. Judy is a Newbie, watching Doc Martin for the first time. I get her impressions and some expectations of how she thinks things may go in the future. Our "Season 2" episode will feature a "Know-It-All", someone who has watched the whole series and reflects back.</p><p></p><p>Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p>#DocMartin</p><p>#MartinEllingham</p><p>#MartinClunes</p><p>#Portwenn</p><p>#BuffaloPictures</p>no00:35:4912Doc Martin Season 1 Plus with Newbie Judyfull<![CDATA[Intro to Podcast Portwenn]]>Greetings from a fishing village on the Atlantic Coast. I'm Chesla Wechsler, your host for Podcast Portwenn. I want to introduce you to a new podcast covering the medicine, the mayhem, and the marvelous people of Portwenn, the fictional village of the TV show Doc Martin and Best Medicine.

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine. This is just an unofficial way to celebrate a great show as it gets ready to start the new US adaptation of a British classic.

#DocMartin

#MartinEllingham

#MartinClunes

#Portwenn

#BuffaloPictures

#BestMedicine

#MartinBest

#JoshCharles

]]>6e924f20-93e9-490e-b665-e36591397a72Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:46:38 GMT<p>Greetings from a fishing village on the Atlantic Coast. I'm Chesla Wechsler, your host for Podcast Portwenn. I want to introduce you to a new podcast covering the medicine, the mayhem, and the marvelous people of Portwenn, the fictional village of the TV show Doc Martin and Best Medicine.</p><p></p><p><i>Podcast Portwenn</i> is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of <i>Doc Martin or Best Medicine</i>. This is just an unofficial way to celebrate a great show as it gets ready to start the new US adaptation of a British classic.</p><p></p><p>#DocMartin</p><p>#MartinEllingham</p><p>#MartinClunes</p><p>#Portwenn</p><p>#BuffaloPictures</p><p>#BestMedicine</p><p>#MartinBest</p><p>#JoshCharles</p><p></p>no00:04:5511Intro to Podcast Portwenntrailer