Latest Podcast Episodes
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EPISODE90 - Shows you watch for one character or actor
The Cultdom CollectiveNews. Discussing the Dr Who Red Nose Day Clips. Then TV Series you still watch because of that one interesting character or a particular actor or actress who you admire and follow.
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EPISODE90 - Shows you watch for one character or actor
The Cultdom CollectiveNews. Discussing the Dr Who Red Nose Day Clips. Then TV Series you still watch because of that one interesting character or a particular actor or actress who you admire and follow.
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EPISODE90 - Shows you watch for one character or actor
The Cultdom CollectiveNews. Discussing the Dr Who Red Nose Day Clips. Then TV Series you still watch because of that one interesting character or a particular actor or actress who you admire and follow.
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 181
Geek SyndicateJoin Dave and Barry on another rollercoaster ride into the world of geekdom.
News
Mass Effect 2 kicks ass at the baftas
Sandman comes toTV
Superman Reboot news
Week the was
Hawaii five 0
Being Human
Desperate housewives???
Geek Tweets
In this new section we scour our twitter feed for questions on Young Justice, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Doctor Who and more
Enjoy!
Don't forget to vote for us in the sfx blog awards!
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 181
Geek SyndicateJoin Dave and Barry on another rollercoaster ride into the world of geekdom.
News
Mass Effect 2 kicks ass at the baftas
Sandman comes toTV
Superman Reboot news
Week the was
Hawaii five 0
Being Human
Desperate housewives???
Geek Tweets
In this new section we scour our twitter feed for questions on Young Justice, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Doctor Who and more
Enjoy!
Don't forget to vote for us in the sfx blog awards!
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Dissecting Worlds Series 4 Episode 1 Supers, Sexuality & Gender
Geek SyndicateA new series and a new format - wary of two middle class middle aged men discussing gender issues and sexuality the morose pairing of Matt and Kehaar have got in reinforcments in the form of 'little witch' Amy from 'Birds of Geek.'With no blows barred they take a good hard look at sexuality and espically gender issues in Super hero fiction - principally comics. On the way there is considerations of such things as - is Black Canary/Green Arrow's relationship the only real one in comics? The Oracle character arc, is The Joker a rapist? Gail Simone's Women in Refrigerators article, Sue Storm's decisions in Civil War, Mary Wollenstonecraft's Vindication of the Rights of Women, Sucker Punch get's a kicking and Matt admits a deep dark desire.There's some strong language and some strong opinions in this episode. (So let's hear yours.)Link's Amy mentionsCome on the forums with your opinions or email dissectingworlds@yahoo.co.uk or twitter Matt @theGrampus or Kehaar @ClarkythecruelKehaar's game related musings can be found here http://clarkythecruel.wordpress.com/ and his current RPLG campaign here http://alfiesantics.wordpress.com/Matt's literary reviews are here http://www.geeksyndicate.co.uk/ under the Tolkien Gestures thread.
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Dissecting Worlds Series 4 Episode 1 Supers, Sexuality & Gender
Geek SyndicateA new series and a new format - wary of two middle class middle aged men discussing gender issues and sexuality the morose pairing of Matt and Kehaar have got in reinforcments in the form of 'little witch' Amy from 'Birds of Geek.'With no blows barred they take a good hard look at sexuality and espically gender issues in Super hero fiction - principally comics. On the way there is considerations of such things as - is Black Canary/Green Arrow's relationship the only real one in comics? The Oracle character arc, is The Joker a rapist? Gail Simone's Women in Refrigerators article, Sue Storm's decisions in Civil War, Mary Wollenstonecraft's Vindication of the Rights of Women, Sucker Punch get's a kicking and Matt admits a deep dark desire.There's some strong language and some strong opinions in this episode. (So let's hear yours.)Link's Amy mentionsCome on the forums with your opinions or email dissectingworlds@yahoo.co.uk or twitter Matt @theGrampus or Kehaar @ClarkythecruelKehaar's game related musings can be found here http://clarkythecruel.wordpress.com/ and his current RPLG campaign here http://alfiesantics.wordpress.com/Matt's literary reviews are here http://www.geeksyndicate.co.uk/ under the Tolkien Gestures thread.
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Tim's Take On: Episode 61(The Ian McNeice Panel at Gallifrey One)
Tim's Take On...More Gallifrey One coverage with Ian McNeice who played Churchill in Victory of The Daleks but before that in news a short clip of Matt Smith's surprise second appearance on Comic Relief, oh an stay tuned after the end theme for a rare out take.
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
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.
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Tim's Take On: Episode 61(The Ian McNeice Panel at Gallifrey One)
Tim's Take On...More Gallifrey One coverage with Ian McNeice who played Churchill in Victory of The Daleks but before that in news a short clip of Matt Smith's surprise second appearance on Comic Relief, oh an stay tuned after the end theme for a rare out take.
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
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.
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Tim's Take On: Episode 61(The Ian McNeice Panel at Gallifrey One)
Tim's Take On...More Gallifrey One coverage with Ian McNeice who played Churchill in Victory of The Daleks but before that in news a short clip of Matt Smith's surprise second appearance on Comic Relief, oh an stay tuned after the end theme for a rare out take.
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
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.
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051 - Back in Time
The Minute Doctor Who PodcastA slightly different episode of TMDWP this time as I travel to Southampton to meet the authors of 2005’s book Back in Time – A Thinking Fan’s Guide to Doctor Who. You can find Tony Watkins @tonywatkins_ on Twitter and Peter blogs at http://idpluspeterswilliams.blogspot.com/ If you like the sound of their book you can find it here Any feedback […]
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051 – Back in Time
The Minute Doctor Who PodcastA slightly different episode of TMDWP this time as I travel to Southampton to meet the authors of 2005’s book Back in Time – A Thinking Fan’s Guide to Doctor Who. You can find Tony Watkins @tonywatkins_ on Twitter and Peter blogs at http://idpluspeterswilliams.blogspot.com/ If you like the sound of their book you can find it here Any feedback …
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Doctor Who - Who's He? #01 Absolute Beginners
Who's He?In this, the first episode of Who's He?, the intrepid three show the podcasting community how not to conduct a podcast as the nerves come shining through as we dip our toes into the world of podcasting with the Tom Baker classic, Pyramids of Mars. Thrill as Phil commits a cardinal sin and misremembers Who!! Gasp as Tony forgets the "no filth" rule and feint with shock as Paul cheats and looks up facts in a book!! All interspersed with long periods of silence.
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The Flashing Blade Podcast 1-85
The Flashing Blade PodcastDaleks - Invasion Earth 2150AD! Yes indeed! Can Jo! resist the lure of an Urgent Bernard Cribbens in PVC? Plus Bob looks at Death In The Family. feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk DUR: 1:13:38
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EPISODE 92 - Review of the Space Museum and a talk about U.N.I.T. PART 1
Doctor Who Review TodayReviewing the first part of The Space Museum/The Chase box set.The Chase will be reviewed on DWRT Monthly for March.also a talk about U.N.I.T.Part 1 The review of the Space Museum is on episode 92.5 part 2.
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Absolute beginners
Who's He?In this, the first episode of the Who's He? Podcast, the intrepid three show the podcasting community how not to conduct a podcast as nerves come shining through as we dip our toes in the world of podcasting with the Tom Baker classic, Pyramids Of Mars. Thrill as Phil commits a cardinal sin and misremembers Who!! Gasp as Tony forgets the "no filth" rule and feint with shock as Paul cheats and looks up facts in a book! All interspersed with long periods of silence.
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Absolute beginners
Who's He?In this, the first episode of the Who's He? Podcast, the intrepid three show the podcasting community how not to conduct a podcast as nerves come shining through as we dip our toes in the world of podcasting with the Tom Baker classic, Pyramids Of Mars. Thrill as Phil commits a cardinal sin and misremembers Who!! Gasp as Tony forgets the "no filth" rule and feint with shock as Paul cheats and looks up facts in a book! All interspersed with long periods of silence.
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003 Doctor Who (The Web of Fear)
theTimeVaultThe TARDIS crew display their ball skills in this short-awaited sequel. The Doctor and friends arrive in the London Underground to do a spot of spring cleaning and what do they find hiding amongst the dust and cobwebs? Why it's their old friend with the pervy voice and hairy minions. Journalists, geriatrics, sexists and the Welsh; stumbling around in the dark has never been so much fun. But it's not enough. The Doctor can't sort things out on his own, he needs a hairy beastie to fight hairy beasties...... Say hello to the man with the 'tache.
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The RaT Project 97: Of Japan
The RaT Project LiveWherein Rand discusses the situation in Japan and some efforts to raise funds for relief programs.
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2MTL 197: Where'd the Human Heroes Go?
Two-minute Time LordAs a parting shot in 2MTL 196, I mentioned that I thought the message of the first four seasons of new Doctor Who, Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures was that "it's the actions of everyday humans like you and me that make the difference in overcoming adversity." Some of you noticed that I left out Series 5. Herewith, the explanation.
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The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #67: Gallifrey 22 convention review
The Doctor Who PodcastJust what is the description for lots of cos-play Amy's? A reservoir of Ponds? Trevor andJames made it back safe and sound to Australia and the UofK after their mammoth Gallifrey 22 convention experience, which took place in LA in late February. They shared with an eager and incredibly jealous Tom their experiences over that [...]
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Gallifrey 22 convention review
The Doctor Who PodcastJust what is the description for lots of cos-play Amy’s? A reservoir of Ponds?
Trevor and James made it back safe and sound to Australia and the UofK after their mammoth Gallifrey 22 convention experience, which took place in LA in late February.
They shared with an eager and incredibly jealous Tom their experiences over that weekend.
Did any of you attend Gallifrey and want to share your thoughts? Send them in to feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com.
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Gallifrey 22 convention review
The Doctor Who PodcastJust what is the description for lots of cos-play Amy’s? A reservoir of Ponds?
Trevor and James made it back safe and sound to Australia and the UofK after their mammoth Gallifrey 22 convention experience, which took place in LA in late February.
They shared with an eager and incredibly jealous Tom their experiences over that weekend.
Did any of you attend Gallifrey and want to share your thoughts? Send them in to feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com.
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Episode 08 - Weird Chronology
Little Finish PodcastWe return to our regular reviews this episode with February’s releases, which include:
- The Feast of Axos by Mike Maddox
- Lucie Miller by Nicholas Briggs
- The Perpetual Bond by Simon Guerrier
- Short Trips Volume 2, with stories by Niall Boyve, Steve Case, Lawrence Conquest, Darren Goldsmith, Iain Keiller, John Bromley, James Moran, and Simon Guerrier
We also talk about the Gallifrey One convention that was held in February, as well as our very first not-really-a-contest contest!
Please note that this podcast was recorded roughly a week ago, and in that time some more news about the Fifth Doctor Lost Stories has been released. In the podcast we state that only the third story had currently been released, but the first two stories have since been announced. The Elite by John Dorney and Hexagora by Paul Finch join The Children of Seth by Christopher Bailey and Marc Platt for this Fifth Doctor trilogy.
Also, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, we have moved to a new and shiny domain! We also now have our very own facebook page which you can join, and our email address is now podcast@littlefinish.com. Feel free to email us, or leave a comment here on the site, and follow us on facebook and twitter! And, of course, please download and enjoy.
Download Ep. 08
.mp3, 70.4 MB
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Episode 08 – Weird Chronology
Little Finish PodcastWe return to our regular reviews this episode with February’s releases, which include:
- The Feast of Axos by Mike Maddox
- Lucie Miller by Nicholas Briggs
- The Perpetual Bond by Simon Guerrier
- Short Trips Volume 2, with stories by Niall Boyve, Steve Case, Lawrence Conquest, Darren Goldsmith, Iain Keiller, John Bromley, James Moran, and Simon Guerrier
We also talk about the Gallifrey One convention that was held in February, as well as our very first not-really-a-contest contest!
Please note that this podcast was recorded roughly a week ago, and in that time some more news about the Fifth Doctor Lost Stories has been released. In the podcast we state that only the third story had currently been released, but the first two stories have since been announced. The Elite by John Dorney and Hexagora by Paul Finch join The Children of Seth by Christopher Bailey and Marc Platt for this Fifth Doctor trilogy.
Also, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, we have moved to a new and shiny domain! We also now have our very own facebook page which you can join, and our email address is now podcast@littlefinish.com. Feel free to email us, or leave a comment here on the site, and follow us on facebook and twitter! And, of course, please download and enjoy.
Download Ep. 08
.mp3, 70.4 MB
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Episode 08 - Weird Chronology
Little Finish PodcastWe return to our regular reviews this episode with February’s releases, which include:
- The Feast of Axos by Mike Maddox
- Lucie Miller by Nicholas Briggs
- The Perpetual Bond by Simon Guerrier
- Short Trips Volume 2, with stories by Niall Boyve, Steve Case, Lawrence Conquest, Darren Goldsmith, Iain Keiller, John Bromley, James Moran, and Simon Guerrier
We also talk about the Gallifrey One convention that was held in February, as well as our very first not-really-a-contest contest!
Please note that this podcast was recorded roughly a week ago, and in that time some more news about the Fifth Doctor Lost Stories has been released. In the podcast we state that only the third story had currently been released, but the first two stories have since been announced. The Elite by John Dorney and Hexagora by Paul Finch join The Children of Seth by Christopher Bailey and Marc Platt for this Fifth Doctor trilogy.
Also, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, we have moved to a new and shiny domain! We also now have our very own facebook page which you can join, and our email address is now podcast@littlefinish.com. Feel free to email us, or leave a comment here on the site, and follow us on facebook and twitter! And, of course, please download and enjoy.
Download Ep. 08
.mp3, 70.4 MB
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Waffle On Podcast
Waffle On About The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Hello and welcome to this little special edition of Waffle On Podcast. Not so long ago Meds stood in for Rico Dostie on Treks in Sci Fi and covered the brilliant 1977 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Now we couldnt let this little gem go so here it is for you excellent listeners.
Based on the stage play written by Richard O'brien this film created a huge cult following around the world. It is still played at cinemas today but with the added bonus of audience participation. The podcast is packed with clips and some of the musical numbers featured in the film.
Take a step to the left and enjoy.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Waffle On PodcastWaffle On About The Rocky Horror Picture Show Hello and welcome to this little special edition of Waffle On Podcast. Not so long ago Meds stood in for Rico Dostie on Treks in Sci Fi and covered the brilliant 1977 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Now we couldnt let this little gem go so here it is for you excellent listeners. Based on the stage play written by Richard O'brien this film created a huge cult following around the world. It is still played at cinemas today but with the added bonus of audience participation. The podcast is packed with clips and some of the musical numbers featured in the film. Take a step to the left and enjoy.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Waffle On PodcastWaffle On About The Rocky Horror Picture Show Hello and welcome to this little special edition of Waffle On Podcast. Not so long ago Meds stood in for Rico Dostie on Treks in Sci Fi and covered the brilliant 1977 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Now we couldnt let this little gem go so here it is for you excellent listeners. Based on the stage play written by Richard O'brien this film created a huge cult following around the world. It is still played at cinemas today but with the added bonus of audience participation. The podcast is packed with clips and some of the musical numbers featured in the film. Take a step to the left and enjoy.
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Waffle On About The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Waffle On PodcastWaffle On About The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Hello and welcome to this little special edition of Waffle On Podcast. Not so long ago Meds stood in for Rico Dostie on Treks in Sci Fi and covered the brilliant 1977 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Now we couldnt let this little gem go so here it is for you excellent listeners.
Based on the stage play written by Richard O’brien this film created a huge cult following around the world. It is still played at cinemas today but with the added bonus of audience participation. The podcast is packed with clips and some of the musical numbers featured in the film.
Take a step to the left and enjoy.
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Episode 20: K-9 and Company
The Bad Wilf PodcastIn which Martyn and Imran look at the 1981 pilot for K-9 and Company.
God help us all.
http://badwilf.co.uk
badwilf@yahoo.com
Martyn: @BadWilf
Imran: @Nerdthropology
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The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #67: Gallifrey 22 convention review
The Doctor Who PodcastJust what is the description for lots of cos-play Amy’s? A reservoir of Ponds? Trevor and James made it back safe and sound to Australia and the UofK after their mammoth Gallifrey 22 convention experience, which took place in LA in late February. They shared with an eager and incredibly jealous Tom their experiences over [...]
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The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #67: Gallifrey 22 convention review
The Doctor Who PodcastJust what is the description for lots of cos-play Amy's? A reservoir of Ponds? Trevor andJames made it back safe and sound to Australia and the UofK after their mammoth Gallifrey 22 convention experience, which took place in LA in late February. They shared with an eager and incredibly jealous Tom their experiences over that [...]
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Episode 19: Ultraviolet
The Bad Wilf PodcastMartyn, Imran and Professor Dave discuss Ultraviolet.
Professor Dave’s Ark in Space: http://profdave.libsyn.com
Wow, Only took a month to edit this.
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Earth Station One Episode 51 - Smoke me a kipper, skipper; I'll be back for breakfast.
Earth Station OneOn this weeks we return to the fine ship Red Dwarf, and join up with Lister, Cat, Krytin and Rimmer and take a peek the fourth series of Red Dwarf. Also tonight we will be talking to David Pickney the author of the comic Laluelle. After that Mike will have a brief discussion with actor … Continue reading
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DWO WhoCast - #183 - Doctor Who Podcast
DWO WhoCastIt's a show of two halves as Tony chats to the authors of the new "2 in 1" book range whilst Cam joins him to review the exclusive BBC audio adventure featuring the Eleventh Doctor, "The Gemini Contagion".
Bringing the world of Doctor Who to you - the DWO WhoCast is just what The Doctor ordered!
Contact us at feedback@dwowhocast.com
LINKS
http://www.drwho-online.co.uk
http://blogtorwho.blogspot.com
http://www.flashingblade.org.uk
http://www.doctorwhopodcastalliance.org
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Commentary: Battlefield Parts 3 & 4
The Cultdom CollectiveIan, Mike & daveac conclude their tribute to The Brig with the second half of the Cultdom Battlefield commentary. Broadcast in 1989 - 6th to 27th of Sept. it was the last appearance of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in Dr Who.
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Commentary: Dr Who - Battlefield Parts 3 & 4
The Cultdom CollectiveIan, Mike & daveac conclude their tribute to The Brig with the second half of the Cultdom Battlefield commentary. Broadcast in 1989 - 6th to 27th of Sept. it was the last appearance of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in Dr Who.
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Commentary: Dr Who - Battlefield Parts 3 & 4
The Cultdom CollectiveIan, Mike & daveac conclude their tribute to The Brig with the second half of the Cultdom Battlefield commentary. Broadcast in 1989 - 6th to 27th of Sept. it was the last appearance of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in Dr Who.
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Commentary: Dr Who - Battlefield Parts 3 & 4
The Cultdom CollectiveIan, Mike & daveac conclude their tribute to The Brig with the second half of the Cultdom Battlefield commentary. Broadcast in 1989 - 6th to 27th of Sept. it was the last appearance of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in Dr Who.
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Episode 11 - Are You Our Mummy?
Traveling the VortexThis week we explore four more Ninth Doctor stories, The Long Game, Father’s Day, The Empty Child, and The Doctor Dances.
Also, more feedback, the gauntlet is thrown down by another listener who says, HE”S our number 1 fan.
Plus, our reaction to the best news of the year, the launch date for Series 6, not for the UK, but actually for the U.S.
Hope you enjoy!
Show note links:
DoctorWho:ReincarnatedPublications – www.doctorwho-reincarnated.yolasite.comcj’s notebook – http://cjsnotebook5.blogspot.com
Entertainment Weekly – http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/09/doctor-who-premiere-date/
Download Episode 11 – Are You Our Mummy.mpg
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Pharos Project 41: Eduardo is the Warmest Place to Hide
The Pharos Project PodcastHello Ladies and gents. It's time for our most self indulgent podcast so far as we review The Thing.
Paul had sway on this one as it was the anniversary of his birth. So it's Paul's favourite film, intersperced by bits of Paul's favourite tunes. Blame him. For everything. Seeing as we actually had to watch a film before recording this, it's a little bit more drunk than usual. Again, blame Paul.
Enjoy, and please tip your waitress.
Feedback and compo entries to pharos.project@yahoo.co.uk
JD's link to the trailer for Phantom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKQzKVZLuXA
This podcast is dedicated to the memory of Hunter. You left footprints on the hearts of our friends.
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Mawdryn Undead (obey me for I have a sinster bird on my head).
The Naked ScarfWe look at this multi Brigadier story from the shows 20th anniversary year, Adam wonders about the need for proper re-introductions and Andi decides that the BBC visual effect department of the time where striving to create visual rohypnol.
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TDP 166: Snakedance (Mara box set DVD2)
Tin Dog PodcastPlot The arrival of the TARDIS on Manussa, formerly homeworld of both the Manussan Empire and Sumaran Empire, triggers nightmares in Tegan, who dreams of a snake-shaped cave mouth. It is evident to the Fifth Doctor that the Mara is reasserting itself on her mind following her possession by the entity while on the Kinda planet of Deva Loka (Kinda). He attempts to calm her by taking her and Nyssa in search of the cave but Tegan is too scared to enter when they find it, and runs away. Alone and confused Tegan lapses under the control of the Mara once more, revelling in horror and destruction. The emblem of the snake soon returns to her arm. Manussa is in the grip of a festival of celebration of the banishment of the Mara from the civilisation five hundred years earlier. In the absence of the Federator, who rules over the three-planet Federation, his indolent son Lon is to have a major role in the celebration, supported by his mother the Lady Tanha and the archaeologist Ambril, who is an expert in the Sumaran period. Lon is intrigued with the notion that the Mara might one day return as prophesied, but Ambril is unconvinced and believes such talk is the product of cranks. When the Doctor tries to get Ambril to take the threat seriously he too is dismissed as a maverick, though the young deputy curator Chela is more sympathetic to the Doctor and gives him a small blue crystal called a Little Mind's Eye, which is used by the Snakedancers, a mystical cult, in their ceremonies to repel the Mara. The Doctor realises the small crystal and its large counterpart, the Great Mind's Eye, can be used as focal points for mental energy and can turn thought into matter. This, he determines, is how the Mara will transfer from Tegan's mind to corporeal existence. He realises that the Manussans must once have been a very advanced people who could use molecular engineering in a zero-gravity environment. They created the Great Mind's Eye without realising its full potential, and the crystal drew the fear, hatred, and evil from their minds, amplified it and fed it back to them. Thus the Mara was born into Manussa and the reign of the Sumaran Empire began. Meanwhile Tegan makes contact with Lon and passes the snake mark of the Mara to him too. They visit the cave from Tegan's dream which contains a wall pattern which could accommodate the Great Crystal. Lon is sent back to the Palace while she causes more havoc and takes control of a showman, Dugdale, who is used for her pleasure. Lon meanwhile covers his arm and goes about trying to persuade Ambril to use the real Great crystal in the ceremony, placing it in a position in a wall carving that will evidently enable the Mara to return as the Doctor predicted. To persuade him to comply, Ambril is shown a secret cave of Sumaran archaeological treasures and warned they will all be destroyed if he does not help him. Ambril thus agrees to the change in format. The Doctor and Nyssa have meanwhile been aided by Chela, who shares with them the journal of Dojjen, a snakedancer who was Ambril's predecessor. All three venture to the Palace to persuade the authorities to do something about the situation, but soon see Lon is in the grip of the Mara and orchestrating a very dangerous situation. All three escape and the Doctor now uses the Little Mind's Eye to contact Dojjen, who lives in sandy dunes beyond the city. They venture there and the Doctor communes with Dojjen by opening his mind after being bitten by a poisonous snake. He is told by the wise old snakedancer that the Mara may only be defeated by finding a still point in the mind. All three now head back to the city to prevent the ceremony of defeating the Mara using the real Great Crystal. The festivities are now at a peak, with a procession taking place which culminates in a ceremony at the cave. Lon plays the role of his ancestor Federator in rejecting the Mara. After a series of verbal challenges he seizes the real Great Crystal and places it in the appropriate place on the wall. Tegan and Dugdale arrive and she displays the Mara mark on her arm, which is now becoming flesh having fed on the fear in Dugdale's mind. With the crystal in place, the Mara is able to create itself in the cave, becoming a vast and deadly snake. However, the Doctor arrives in time and refuses to look at the snake or recognise its evil, relying instead on the still place he finds through mental commune with Dojjen via the Little Mind's Eye. This resistance interrupts the manifestation of the Mara and its three slaves are freed while the snake itself dies and rots. The Doctor comforts a distraught Tegan, sure that the Mara has at last been destroyed. [edit] Cast notes Features a guest appearance by Martin Clunes. See also Celebrity appearances in Doctor Who. Brian Miller is the husband of Elisabeth Sladen who portrayed long-time companion Sarah Jane Smith. He later played Harry Sowersby in The Mad Woman in the Attic, an episode of The Sarah Jane Adventures. Brian Grellis previously played Sheprah in Revenge of the Cybermen and Safran in The Invisible Enemy. [edit] Continuity Every story during Season 20 had the Doctor face an enemy from the past. For this story, the enemy was the Mara, who was featured in the previous season's story Kinda (1982). In the redesigned TARDIS of the 1996 Doctor Who TV movie, one of the consoles displays different time eras such as the Rassilon Era, Humanian Era and the Sumaron Era. The Sumaron era may be a reference to this episode. [edit] Production Serial details by episode Episode Broadcast date Run time Viewership (in millions) "Part One" 18 January 1983 (1983-01-18) 24:26 6.7 "Part Two" 19 January 1983 (1983-01-19) 24:35 7.7 "Part Three" 25 January 1983 (1983-01-25) 24:29 6.6 "Part Four" 26 January 1983 (1983-01-26) 24:29 7.4 [2][3][4] In post-production, episode four of this story overran very badly. As a result, it had to be completely restructured. Originally the door for a third Mara adventure was to be left open, with closing scenes discussing the ultimate fate of the Great Crystal. Furthermore, a sequence in which the Doctor comforts Tegan had to be removed. The scene was reincorporated into the beginning of the subsequent serial, Mawdryn Undead (1983). The success of Kinda and this story prompted Script Editor Eric Saward to commission Bailey to write a third and final story to feature the Mara: May Time. However, the story was abandoned due to production problems. This is one of the very few Doctor Who stories in which no one dies. [edit] In print Doctor Who book Snakedance Series Target novelisations Release number 83 Writer Terrance Dicks Publisher Target Books Cover artist Andrew Skilleter ISBN 0-426-19457-8 Release date 3 May 1984 A novelisation of this serial, written by Terrance Dicks, was published by Target Books in January 1984. It was the first of several to feature Peter Davison's image in the logo. [edit] Broadcast and VHS release This story was released on VHS in December 1994. This story was released on DVD on 7 March 2011 along with Kinda in a special edition boxset entitled Mara Tales. [edit] References ^ From the Doctor Who Magazine series overview, in issue 407 (pp26-29). The Discontinuity Guide, which counts the unbroadcast serial Shada, lists this as story number 125. Region 1 DVD releases follow The Discontinuity Guide numbering system. ^ Shaun Lyon et al. (31 March 2007). "Snakedance". Outpost Gallifrey. Archived from the original on 31 July 2008. http://web.archive.org/web/20080731011737/http://www.gallifreyone.com/episode.php?id=6d. Retrieved 30 August 2008. ^ "Snakedance". Doctor Who Reference Guide. http://www.drwhoguide.com/who_6d.htm. Retrieved 30 August 2008. ^ Sullivan, Shannon (7 August 2007). "Snakedance". A Brief History of Time Travel. http://www.shannonsullivan.com/drwho/serials/6d.html. Retrieved 30 August 2008. [edit] External links Snakedance at BBC Online Snakedance at Doctor Who: A Brief History Of Time (Travel) Snakedance at the Doctor Who Reference Guide [edit] Reviews Snakedance reviews at Outpost Gallifrey Snakedance reviews at The Doctor Who Ratings Guide [edit] Target novelisation On Target — Snakedance
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The Doctor's Companion Ep. 43 - Platoon of Judoon on the Moon
The Doctor's CompanionThere’s a hospital on the moon and Scott and Matt are crushing on a Miss Jones in the David Tennant series three episode “Smith and Jones”. Medical student Martha Jones meets the Doctor when her hospital is transported to the moon by the Judoon, a galactic mercenary police force in search of a Plasmavore wanted for murder. Can Martha and the Doctor help the Judoon find the bloodsucking shapeshifter before the hospital runs out of air? What do Scott and Matt think about Martha’s time as companion? What about series three as a whole? Find out in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion. And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!
Next week: Jon Pertwee and “The Green Death”!!
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US WhoCast 038: Review of S2E04 "The Girl in the Fireplace"
US WhoCastThe Huricane of Feedback, Len Ramsey, joins Matt to review S2E04 "Girl in the Fireplace"
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Radio Free Skaro #245 - The Howell Around Effect
Radio Free SkaroThe Miniscope returns to Radio Free Skaro this week, but with a twist. Instead of the subject being chosen randomly, musician Peter Howell’s work was specifically chosen for discussion, and instead of a discussion, why not interview the man himself? So, in tandem with Dr. Phillip Serna of Adventures in Time, Space, and Music, Steven got to talk to one of his early musical heroes about his many varied scores for Doctor Who from 1980-1985. Also, news and many fact corrections from the week before. What fun!
Check out the show notes at www.radiofreeskaro.com.
