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T minus 179 days until The 2010 Christmas Special.


Welcome to this, the 19th Hitchhiker's Guide to the Whoverse: Mostly Harmless Cutaway. Today Eric flies solo directly into his reaction to Two-Minute Time Lord Podcast episode 144. If you haven't already, please give Chip's Podcast and particularly this episode 144 where Chip postulates why Series 5 was made for the box set. Eric attempts to expand upon this premise of a 'box set series' that in hindsight appears to be greater than the sum of it's parts. He then continues to reflect upon and contrast the differences in character development under the tutelage of both RTD & Steven Moffat.

WARNING: This podcast contains SPOILERS pertinent to Series 5 overall in general.

Disclaimer:

We're sorry. So, so sorry. It was our intention for this to be quick 6 minute response, but as you can see bloviation was the order of the day. We promise MHC #20 will be more than double in length so please...

DON'T PANIC

Creator/Producer: Eric Escamilla
Email: bullitt33 ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Skype username: bullitt33
Twitter: @Bullitt33
Facebook: Bullitt33

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MHC theme created by Eric Escamilla.
Anonymous cold open was by Emily K. (@emilyooo)

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T minus 179 days until The 2010 Christmas Special.


Welcome to this, the 19th Hitchhiker's Guide to the Whoverse: Mostly Harmless Cutaway. Today Eric flies solo directly into his reaction to Two-Minute Time Lord Podcast episode 144. If you haven't already, please give Chip's Podcast and particularly this episode 144 where Chip postulates why Series 5 was made for the box set. Eric attempts to expand upon this premise of a 'box set series' that in hindsight appears to be greater than the sum of it's parts. He then continues to reflect upon and contrast the differences in character development under the tutelage of both RTD & Steven Moffat.
 
WARNING: This podcast contains SPOILERS pertinent to Series 5 overall in general. 

Disclaimer:

We're sorry. So, so sorry. It was our intention for this to be quick 6 minute response, but as you can see bloviation was the order of the day. We promise MHC #20 will be more than double in length so please...

DON'T PANIC

Creator/Producer: Eric Escamilla
Email: bullitt33 ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Skype username: bullitt33
Twitter: @Bullitt33
Facebook: Bullitt33

HHG2W:
Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com 
Twitter: @HHG2W 
Tumblr: guidetothewhoverse.tumblr.com

MHC theme created by Eric Escamilla.
Anonymous cold open was by Emily K. (@emilyooo)

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An aggrieved Erik from Bridging the Rift joins me for a lightning round of answers to supposedly unanswered questions that were answered in "The Big Bang."

Did you get that?

Bridging the Rift is a podcast dedicated to Doctor Who fandom, fan culture and creative pursuits.

Series 5 is a wrap, and Scott and Randy discuss its timey-wimey conclusion with episode 13, “The Big Bang”. The Doctor must find a way to save Amy, Rory, River, and himself from certain doom and the only person who can help is a little girl who once waited for a mad man in a blue box. How will the Doctor save the day and restore the universe? Does the finale live up to the hype? What’s up with the fez? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: Series 5 Wrap-up Special!!

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: ‘The Lodger’, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

• 00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
• 01:02 — Welcome!
• 02:06 – News:
• 02:22 — Doctor Who: Christopher Eccleston talks quitting Doctor Who.
• 03:50 — David Tennant to star in Fright Night remake film.
• 06:42 — The Shat: William Shatner to direct a documentary about himself.
• 09:59 – Doctor Who: The Lodger.
• 27:59 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself atA show@StaggeringStories.net
• 43:00 – Farewell for this podcast!
• 44:23 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

Vital Links:

• Staggering Stories.
• BBC: Doctor Who.
• Wikipedia: Christopher Eccleston.
• David Tennant.
• Wikipedia: Fright Night.
• William Shatner.
• BBC: Doctor Who – The Lodger.
• Doctor Who Podcast Alliance.
• Facebook: Staggering Stories Group.
• Twitter: Adam J Purcell.

Comedian and Friend of 2MTL Toby Hadoke hopped on Skype with me thirty minutes after "The Big Bang" and reviewed it!

Toby's the creator of "Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf," and the upcoming "Now I Know My BBC." He's also writing with Rob Shearman "Running Through Corridors," a memoir of reviewing every Doctor Who episode within a year.

This week I choose to play you the radio trailer, then you'll hear my first thoughts review of Dr Who:The Big Bang part two of this year's season finale, all I can say here but forgot to in the review was we were right, the fans were right.

If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.

End theme tune is a remix of the Doctor Who Theme by Tony Gallichan of The Flashing Blade Podcast, Tony can be contacted here show@flashingblade.org.uk

This week I choose to play you the radio trailer, then you'll hear my first thoughts review of Dr Who:The Big Bang part two of this year's season finale, all I can say here but forgot to in the review was we were right, the fans were right.

If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.

End theme tune is a remix of the Doctor Who Theme by Tony Gallichan of The Flashing Blade Podcast, Tony can be contacted here show@flashingblade.org.uk

So, just how wrong are Tony, Jo! and Bob? Time to find out as we release, slightly early, our thoughts on The Pandorica Opens. Bob reviews the last Iris Wildthyme story, Jo! gives her version of the TARDIS dematerialisation noise and Cuddly Ken is our little treat at the end... Let's press the button marked idiot, shall we? Don't forget the picnic on 10/7/10 and our shop - all details on the website. Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk

This week I choose to play you the radio trailer, then you'll hear my first thoughts review of Dr Who:The Big Bang part two of this year's season finale, all I can say here but forgot to in the review was we were right, the fans were right.

If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.

End theme tune is a remix of the Doctor Who Theme by Tony Gallichan of The Flashing Blade Podcast, Tony can be contacted here show@flashingblade.org.uk

After many delays of all varieties and from all quarters, Bridging the Rift sheepishly returns with an episode recorded in late May in which Nat, Katrina, and Erik discuss Series 5 through "Amy's Choice." Unusually for us, it's all discussion: so prepare yourself for reactions and rampant speculation that will have been proven to be either spot on or wildly inaccurate.

Show Notes

Introduction

@ 1 minute - The usual introductions from the gang.

General Discussion

@ 1 minutes 40 seconds - We begin with the basics: the new titles, the new version of the theme tune, the general look and feel of this series, and the long-forgotten series Fnarg controversy.

@ 14 minutes 45 seconds - Next we turn our attention to the four key characters who have graced our screens during series 5: The Eleventh Doctor, Amy Pond, Rory Williams, and Dr. River Song.

@ 33 minutes 20 seconds - The story arcs that have kept us guessing: the crack, the 2 Doctors, and general tiemy-wimey-ness.

@ 50 minutes - Some key controversies from series 5, focusing on The Weeping Angels first on-screen movements, the redesigned Daleks, the possibly problematic plot of "The Beast Below," and Katrina's passionate reaction to "Amy's Choice."

Next Time

@ 1 hour 15 minutes - Next time, we look at how fan artists of all sorts given us their impressions of Series 5. If you have any feedback about anything we’ve discussed, you can send messages on Twitter directed @BridgingTheRift, comment on this blog post or send short MP3 feedback to our GoogleMail address.  You can also "like" us on Facebook and leave comments there.

Trocking Out - The Oodcast

@ 1 hour 16 minutes 45 seconds - This time, we use our Trocking Out section to recommend another podcast, namely The Oodcast which brings us weekly installments of sketches, reviews, witty banter, and songs about Doctor Who. Our featured selection is a song from their episode about "Amy's Choice" in which Laura (the resident chanteuse on the show) gives us her version of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams." Enjoy!

http://theoodcast.com/

This week, we celebrate the opening of the Pandorica (a new Indian restaurant in East London) by consuming lots of boozes and reviewing the latest episode of Doctor Who. Also, we talk openly about Automan and Manimal, have the lamest lightsaber duel since Obi-Wan got lucky against Darth Maul and our friend Mad Jim pops by to steal some beer.

Welcome to this, the 18th Hitchhiker's Guide to the Whoverse: Mostly Harmless Cutaway. Today Eric & returning special guest co-host Josh Zimon (@whomeJZ) break down the newest, latest, and greatest Doctor Who episode The Pandorica Opens. And back by popular demand we have special x 2 guest Sean (@tardistavern) from The TARDIS Tavern Podcast.

WARNING: This review/discussion contains SPOILERS; Non-Alliance members need not apply!

Special thanks to Katrina (@xanister) from the Bridging The Rift podcast for providing this episode's intro.

Disclaimer:

Time to put up or shut up. We let fly some of our last theories and ponderance before hopefully all is revealed tomorrow. The next time we meet will it be on the other side of the crack? If you find yourself being engulfed by light...

DON'T PANIC

Creator/Producer: Eric Escamilla
Email: bullitt33 ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Skype username: bullitt33
Twitter: @Bullitt33
Facebook: Bullitt33

HHG2W:
Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com
Twitter: @HHG2W
Tumblr: guidetothewhoverse.tumblr.com

MHC theme created by Eric Escamilla.
Anonymous cold open was by Emily K. (@emilyooo)

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Welcome to this, the 18th Hitchhiker's Guide to the Whoverse: Mostly Harmless Cutaway. Today Eric & returning special guest co-host Josh Zimon (@whomeJZ) break down the newest, latest, and greatest Doctor Who episode The Pandorica Opens. And back by popular demand we have special x 2 guest Sean (@tardistavern) from The TARDIS Tavern Podcast.

WARNING: This review/discussion contains SPOILERS; Non-Alliance members need not apply! 

Special thanks to Katrina (@xanister) from the Bridging The Rift podcast for providing this episode's intro. 

Disclaimer:

Time to put up or shut up. We let fly some of our last theories and ponderance before hopefully all is revealed tomorrow. The next time we meet will it be on the other side of the crack? If you find yourself being engulfed by light...

DON'T PANIC

Creator/Producer: Eric Escamilla
Email: bullitt33 ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Skype username: bullitt33
Twitter: @Bullitt33
Facebook: Bullitt33

HHG2W:
Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com 
Twitter: @HHG2W 
Tumblr: guidetothewhoverse.tumblr.com

MHC theme created by Eric Escamilla.
Anonymous cold open was by Emily K. (@emilyooo)

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