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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…
Episodes
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
Best Medicine Season 2 Episode 6 Reaction: Can’t Stop The Healing
What happened to Martin's breakdown? Last week ended with Martin Best (Josh Charles) breaking down while hugging Louisa... and this week? Crickets! Mel, Doug…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
Best Medicine Season 2 Special Assignment: Eps 1-5 — The Letter, Parker & Martin’s Breakdown
Laugh, cry, think: one panelist says that’s exactly what Best Medicine Season 2 delivers, and the first five episodes put that to the test. Did the writers…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
Best Medicine Season 2 Episode 5 Reaction: Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow – One Magic Trick at a Time
Who doesn’t let a person finish a love letter?! Louisa finally gets to know the contents of Martin’s love letter. This week Carol, Mel, and Gabriela join me…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
Best Medicine Season 2 Episode 4 Bonus: No Place Like Om – Hot Goss & Shenanigans
Carol missed our “No Place Like Om” taping thanks to a power outage. Now the lights are back on, and she’s watched both the episode AND our panel. So what did…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
Best Medicine Season 2 Episode 4 Reaction: No Place Like Om – Tugged at Our Hearts
Martin Best (Josh Charles) has one goal this weekend: get out of Port Wenn and meet Eden Montgomery (Eliza Coupe) in Boston. A busted windshield, a missed bus…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best MedicineWhen 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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
Buckham Fair!
Podcast Portwenn throws its support behind Buckham Fair, a fundraiser hosted by Martin Clunes and Philippa Braithwaite Clunes. Please, consider supporting them…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best MedicineBest 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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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! 🏥…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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. ⚠️…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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"…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…
- Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine
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…