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Regular listeners will know that aside from our 'hot take' episodes whenever new Doctor Who emerges, our other episodes are hardly ever based on reviewing a single story. In that way, we're probably different to many, or even most, Doctor Who podcasts out there which make single story reviews their main focus.

We 'broke' this rule in September 2019 by randomly selecting The Keeper of Traken for a deep dive and we loved the experience so much, we decided to do it again sometime in the following year.

Conscious that we did a Classic Who episode last time, a few weeks back we ran a Twitter poll asking listeners what they'd like to hear us do a standalone podcast on: Amy's Choice, The Long Game, The Girl Who Waited, or The Idiot's Lantern.

136 votes were cast, with 35.3% asking for The Girl Who Waited.

So... here we are! But some things never change and before we get to the episode itself we also rattle through some listener reviews, Doctor Who news, and short topics.

And be sure to let us know what you thought of our opinion on the story, so we can read you out, next time.

Hope you enjoy the episode! Contact us anytime, hello@theDWshow.net

This week begins our Classic Series Commentary for the Sylvester McCoy Season 26 opener “Battlefield”! Twisting Warren’s arm to watch his favourite era of Doctor Who is a favourite pastime for the other Two Who Rule. Also, Dan Peck from The Game of Rassilon, a fun and entertaining Doctor Who RPG podcast, drops by for a chat. Plus, news on virtual conventions for Chicago TARDIS and Big Finish, Doctor Who Magazine, and more!

Links:

• Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon!
• Ghost Light highlights video
• Power of the Daleks Special Edition trailer
• Hollow Planet print and play game
• SDCC@Home Titan Comics Time Lord Victorious panel
• Time Lord Victorious figurines announced
• Doctor Who Magazine 554
• Dalek Combat Training Manual
• BritBox UK to get UFO, Sapphire & Steel, The Prisoner and more
• Chicago TARDIS 2020 goes virtual
• Big Finish Day 2020 goes virtual
• Eric Saward kickstarter for Lytton comic series

Interview:

• Dan Peck
• The Game of Rassilon

Commentary:

• Battlefield

This week begins our Classic Series Commentary for the Sylvester McCoy Season 26 opener “Battlefield”! Twisting Warren’s arm to watch his favourite era of Doctor Who is a favourite pastime for the other Two Who Rule. Also, Dan Peck from The Game of Rassilon, a fun and entertaining Doctor Who RPG podcast, drops by for a chat. Plus, news on virtual conventions for Chicago TARDIS and Big Finish, Doctor Who Magazine, and more!

Links:

• Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon!
• Ghost Light highlights video
• Power of the Daleks Special Edition trailer
• Hollow Planet print and play game
• SDCC@Home Titan Comics Time Lord Victorious panel
• Time Lord Victorious figurines announced
• Doctor Who Magazine 554
• Dalek Combat Training Manual
• BritBox UK to get UFO, Sapphire & Steel, The Prisoner and more
• Chicago TARDIS 2020 goes virtual
• Big Finish Day 2020 goes virtual
• Eric Saward kickstarter for Lytton comic series

Interview:

• Dan Peck
• The Game of Rassilon

Commentary:

• Battlefield

Summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn discuss their reactions to Chris Chibnall taking over Doctor Who, recommend some Big Finish audio ranges, play a game, make up some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

• 00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
• 01:12 — Welcome!
• 02:49 – News Predictions:
• 02:56 — Doctor Who: Moffat arson gambit.
• 03:14 — Queen Liz 2: Arrested for murder with a baguette.
• 03:27 — Shatner: Implodes under his own gravitational pull.
• 03:45 — Star Wars: Ban on non-female character toys.
• 05:28 – Doctor Who: Chris Chibnall showrunner reaction.
• 15:21 – Game: Things in Five Words.
• 19:44 – Big Finish: Ranges we recommend.
• 34:20 – Farewell for this podcast!
• 36:20 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

Vital Links:

• Staggering Stories.
• Staggering Stories: Podcast Drinking Game, Fifth edition.
• BBC: Doctor Who.
• Wikipedia: Elizabeth II.
• William Shatner.
• Star Wars.
• Wikipedia: Chris Chibnall.
• Big Finish.
• Stitcher: Smartphone podcast streaming app.
• Facebook: Staggering Stories Group.
• Google+: Staggering Stories Page.

You may have been expecting a Gallifrey One wrap-up episode, and you'll get one, but not this week! The tail end of Gally was intense and emotional and busy and some of us needed a little space to process. Instead, you get something delightful and fun to tide you over. Hope you enjoy!

Remember when we played "Unfortunate Episode Titles" and Liz mocked poor Deb mercilessly? We sure do! That's why this week Liz takes over the podcast and runs Deb, Erika, and Tansy through her very own gauntlet of episode titles!

Who will win? Listen and find out!

^E

This week begins our Classic Series Commentary for the Sylvester McCoy Season 26 opener “Battlefield”! Twisting Warren’s arm to watch his favourite era of Doctor Who is a favourite pastime for the other Two Who Rule. Also, Dan Peck from The Game of Rassilon, a fun and entertaining Doctor Who RPG podcast, drops by for a chat. Plus, news on virtual conventions for Chicago TARDIS and Big Finish, Doctor Who Magazine, and more!

Links:

• Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon!
• Ghost Light highlights video
• Power of the Daleks Special Edition trailer
• Hollow Planet print and play game
• SDCC@Home Titan Comics Time Lord Victorious panel
• Time Lord Victorious figurines announced
• Doctor Who Magazine 554
• Dalek Combat Training Manual
• BritBox UK to get UFO, Sapphire & Steel, The Prisoner and more
• Chicago TARDIS 2020 goes virtual
• Big Finish Day 2020 goes virtual
• Eric Saward kickstarter for Lytton comic series

Interview:

• Dan Peck
• The Game of Rassilon

Commentary:

• Battlefield

This week begins our Classic Series Commentary for the Sylvester McCoy Season 26 opener “Battlefield”! Twisting Warren’s arm to watch his favourite era of Doctor Who is a favourite pastime for the other Two Who Rule. Also, Dan Peck from The Game of Rassilon, a fun and entertaining Doctor Who RPG podcast, drops by for a chat. Plus, news on virtual conventions for Chicago TARDIS and Big Finish, Doctor Who Magazine, and more!

Links:

• Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon!
• Ghost Light highlights video
• Power of the Daleks Special Edition trailer
• Hollow Planet print and play game
• SDCC@Home Titan Comics Time Lord Victorious panel
• Time Lord Victorious figurines announced
• Doctor Who Magazine 554
• Dalek Combat Training Manual
• BritBox UK to get UFO, Sapphire & Steel, The Prisoner and more
• Chicago TARDIS 2020 goes virtual
• Big Finish Day 2020 goes virtual
• Eric Saward kickstarter for Lytton comic series

Interview:

• Dan Peck
• The Game of Rassilon

Commentary:

• Battlefield

This week begins our Classic Series Commentary for the Sylvester McCoy Season 26 opener “Battlefield”! Twisting Warren’s arm to watch his favourite era of Doctor Who is a favourite pastime for the other Two Who Rule. Also, Dan Peck from The Game of Rassilon, a fun and entertaining Doctor Who RPG podcast, drops by for a chat. Plus, news on virtual conventions for Chicago TARDIS and Big Finish, Doctor Who Magazine, and more!

Links:

• Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon!
• Ghost Light highlights video
• Power of the Daleks Special Edition trailer
• Hollow Planet print and play game
• SDCC@Home Titan Comics Time Lord Victorious panel
• Time Lord Victorious figurines announced
• Doctor Who Magazine 554
• Dalek Combat Training Manual
• BritBox UK to get UFO, Sapphire & Steel, The Prisoner and more
• Chicago TARDIS 2020 goes virtual
• Big Finish Day 2020 goes virtual
• Eric Saward kickstarter for Lytton comic series

Interview:

• Dan Peck
• The Game of Rassilon

Commentary:

• Battlefield

You may have been expecting a Gallifrey One wrap-up episode, and you'll get one, but not this week! The tail end of Gally was intense and emotional and busy and some of us needed a little space to process. Instead, you get something delightful and fun to tide you over. Hope you enjoy!

Remember when we played "Unfortunate Episode Titles" and Liz mocked poor Deb mercilessly? We sure do! That's why this week Liz takes over the podcast and runs Deb, Erika, and Tansy through her very own gauntlet of episode titles!

Who will win? Listen and find out!

^E

Doc's night out in Essex is cut short as we're treated to the origin story of one of the greatest nemeses of Doctor Who

The post N118 The Magician’s Apprentice appeared first on Who Back When | A Doctor Who Podcast.

Doc's night out in Essex is cut short as we're treated to the origin story of one of the greatest nemeses of Doctor Who

The post N118 The Magician’s Apprentice appeared first on Who Back When | A Doctor Who Podcast.

So, we’ve all taken several hits of vraxoin, which means that we really enjoyed this week’s story, in spite of the sets, the script, most of the performances and the ham-fisted anti-drugs message. It’s Nightmare of Eden!

Buy the story!

Nightmare of Eden was released on DVD as recently as 2012. (Amazon US) (Amazon UK)

Notes and links

In 1983, First Lady Nancy Reagan was in the throes of her Just Say No campaign, in which she made numerous television appearances warning the American people about the dangers of drugs. Horrifically, she guested on an episode of Diff’rent Strokes in order to patronise Gary Coleman’s entire class.

Fans of the fabulous model work in this story, along with everyone else, will enjoy the Blakes 7 episode Gold. (It’s worth mentioning at this point that Blakes 7 is now available on YouTube in its entirety. So why are you wasting your time on this podcast, for God’s sake?)

Amii Stewart’s 1979 music video for her hit single Knock On Wood has nearly many psychedelic video effects as this story’s Episode 3 cliffhanger.

In 1980, Lalla Ward played Ophelia in the BBC Season of Shakespeare’s version of Hamlet. Hamlet himself was played by Derek Jacobi, Doctor Who’s very own Professor Yana. (We love Lalla, but she’s really terrible in this.)

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Bondfinger

Bondfinger has just released its Casino Royale (1967) commentary, but, to be honest, you’ll need to take a lot of vraxoin in order to get through that film. Still, we also have more sensible commentaries on You Only Live Twice (1967), Thunderball (1965), Goldfinger (1964), From Russia With Love (1963), and Dr. No (1962). You can keep up with the Bondfinger news on our website, as well as on Twitter and Facebook.

Doc's night out in Essex is cut short as we're treated to the origin story of one of the greatest nemeses of Doctor Who

The post N118 The Magician’s Apprentice appeared first on Who Back When | A Doctor Who Podcast.

The year is 2099. Big Finish prowls the street looking for non-Doctor Who fans.

I had never even made any association between this and the really annoyingly catchy Disney song until right this second. And now that I’ve made that association I’m not going to be able to unmake it. Plus now you’ve probably got that song stuck in your head, and you know what? You’re welcome. It’s Small Worlds, written by PJ Hammond and aired on November 12, 2006.

Show-notes:
1:05: If you want to listen to us talk about Sapphire and Steel, The Prisoner, and other wonderful shows like Star Cops and Children of the Stones, check out our classic sci-fi podcast Inevitable: A Classic Sci-Fi Podcast.
16:26: The Museum of Hoaxes has a write up and images of the Cottingley Fairies photos.
19:44: Wow for some reason dozens of people have adapted Conan Doyle’s The Lost World. Apparently I was wrong about Hound of the Baskervilles being not a Sherlock story at first. 50% isn’t so bad.
35:00: Here’s the full Nightmare painting from 1781. According to etymonline, nightmare doesn’t come from the painting, but did enter the modern usage of “any bad dream” after the painting was made.
39:51: World War I was 1914 to 1918.
54:19: Here’s the full Stolen Child poem by W.B. Yeats.
1:09:54: If you want to listen to us talk about movie trilogies, check out our movie trilogy podcast, Triple Play: A Movie Trilogy Podcast

As promised here’s a Christian take on Torchwood. Spoiler: they didn’t like it. (Also spoiler warning for season 4.)
While we’re at it, here’s another Christian take on the show, this time from Be Thinking (warning: this one spoils the Children of Earth season).
Christian.org.uk also reported on how many Christians were offended by Torchwood and complained about it.

Torchwood © The BBC
Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast.
The Torchwood title music was originally composed by Murray Gold. The version used in this episode was arranged by Murray Gold.

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You may have been expecting a Gallifrey One wrap-up episode, and you'll get one, but not this week! The tail end of Gally was intense and emotional and busy and some of us needed a little space to process. Instead, you get something delightful and fun to tide you over. Hope you enjoy!

Remember when we played "Unfortunate Episode Titles" and Liz mocked poor Deb mercilessly? We sure do! That's why this week Liz takes over the podcast and runs Deb, Erika, and Tansy through her very own gauntlet of episode titles!

Who will win? Listen and find out!

^E

The year is 2099. Big Finish prowls the street looking for non-Doctor Who fans.

I had never even made any association between this and the really annoyingly catchy Disney song until right this second. And now that I’ve made that association I’m not going to be able to unmake it. Plus now you’ve probably got that song stuck in your head, and you know what? You’re welcome. It’s Small Worlds, written by PJ Hammond and aired on November 12, 2006.

Show-notes:
1:05: If you want to listen to us talk about Sapphire and Steel, The Prisoner, and other wonderful shows like Star Cops and Children of the Stones, check out our classic sci-fi podcast Inevitable: A Classic Sci-Fi Podcast.
16:26: The Museum of Hoaxes has a write up and images of the Cottingley Fairies photos.
19:44: Wow for some reason dozens of people have adapted Conan Doyle’s The Lost World. Apparently I was wrong about Hound of the Baskervilles being not a Sherlock story at first. 50% isn’t so bad.
35:00: Here’s the full Nightmare painting from 1781. According to etymonline, nightmare doesn’t come from the painting, but did enter the modern usage of “any bad dream” after the painting was made.
39:51: World War I was 1914 to 1918.
54:19: Here’s the full Stolen Child poem by W.B. Yeats.
1:09:54: If you want to listen to us talk about movie trilogies, check out our movie trilogy podcast, Triple Play: A Movie Trilogy Podcast

As promised here’s a Christian take on Torchwood. Spoiler: they didn’t like it. (Also spoiler warning for season 4.)
While we’re at it, here’s another Christian take on the show, this time from Be Thinking (warning: this one spoils the Children of Earth season).
Christian.org.uk also reported on how many Christians were offended by Torchwood and complained about it.

Torchwood © The BBC
Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast.
The Torchwood title music was originally composed by Murray Gold. The version used in this episode was arranged by Murray Gold.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
Subscribe on Google Play!
Subscribe on Spotify!
Check us out on Facebook!
Check us out on YouTube!
Check us out on Twitter!

The year is 2099. Big Finish prowls the street looking for non-Doctor Who fans.

I had never even made any association between this and the really annoyingly catchy Disney song until right this second. And now that I’ve made that association I’m not going to be able to unmake it. Plus now you’ve probably got that song stuck in your head, and you know what? You’re welcome. It’s Small Worlds, written by PJ Hammond and aired on November 12, 2006.

Show-notes:
1:05: If you want to listen to us talk about Sapphire and Steel, The Prisoner, and other wonderful shows like Star Cops and Children of the Stones, check out our classic sci-fi podcast Inevitable: A Classic Sci-Fi Podcast.
16:26: The Museum of Hoaxes has a write up and images of the Cottingley Fairies photos.
19:44: Wow for some reason dozens of people have adapted Conan Doyle’s The Lost World. Apparently I was wrong about Hound of the Baskervilles being not a Sherlock story at first. 50% isn’t so bad.
35:00: Here’s the full Nightmare painting from 1781. According to etymonline, nightmare doesn’t come from the painting, but did enter the modern usage of “any bad dream” after the painting was made.
39:51: World War I was 1914 to 1918.
54:19: Here’s the full Stolen Child poem by W.B. Yeats.
1:09:54: If you want to listen to us talk about movie trilogies, check out our movie trilogy podcast, Triple Play: A Movie Trilogy Podcast

As promised here’s a Christian take on Torchwood. Spoiler: they didn’t like it. (Also spoiler warning for season 4.)
While we’re at it, here’s another Christian take on the show, this time from Be Thinking (warning: this one spoils the Children of Earth season).
Christian.org.uk also reported on how many Christians were offended by Torchwood and complained about it.

Torchwood © The BBC
Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast.
The Torchwood title music was originally composed by Murray Gold. The version used in this episode was arranged by Murray Gold.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
Subscribe on Google Play!
Subscribe on Spotify!
Check us out on Facebook!
Check us out on YouTube!
Check us out on Twitter!

The rooms are full of nightmares and you can never leave. But you won't find a better rate on a hotel room! This week, our heroes meet up with some folks in a space hotel, unfortunately Rory and Amy open up the not-so complimentary mini bar and things head south. Take a listen to a great discussion about The God Complex.

Be sure to rate us on iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean and on Google Play!

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Special Thanks to the Jackpot Golden Boys for our theme. Find more of their great work on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/jackpot

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It's Gallifrey One time! And for the fifth straight year, Radio Free Skaro was proud as punch to open the convention with a live stage show! Revel in the tales of "The Five(ish) Doctors" with Peter Davison! Be enthralled with the writing process with Sarah Dollard and Jamie Mathieson! Hear the secrets of casting with casting director Andy Pryor! Listen as Julian Glover recounts tales of working with Steven Spielberg! And experience the quintessence of eccentricity that is Patricia Quinn! And stay check out the feed on Monday to see the special video that played before the live show!

Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

The rooms are full of nightmares and you can never leave. But you won't find a better rate on a hotel room! This week, our heroes meet up with some folks in a space hotel, unfortunately Rory and Amy open up the not-so complimentary mini bar and things head south. Take a listen to a great discussion about The God Complex.

Be sure to rate us on iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean and on Google Play!

We want to hear from you!  Find us at your favorite social media outlets:

Facebook - facebook.com/wdwnpod Twitter - @wdwnpodWebsite - wdwnpod.com

Or email us at wdwnpod@gmail.com

Special Thanks to the Jackpot Golden Boys for our theme.  Find more of their great work on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/jackpot

Or on their website - http://www.jackpotgoldenboys.com

Tegan finally makes her connecting flight in Heathrow. The TARDIS crew get an upgrade on the Concorde to visit the Master and his dodgy mask collection.

It's Gallifrey One time! And for the fifth straight year, Radio Free Skaro was proud as punch to open the convention with a live stage show! Revel in the tales of "The Five(ish) Doctors" with Peter Davison! Be enthralled with the writing process with Sarah Dollard and Jamie Mathieson! Hear the secrets of casting with casting director Andy Pryor! Listen as Julian Glover recounts tales of working with Steven Spielberg! And experience the quintessence of eccentricity that is Patricia Quinn! And stay check out the feed on Monday to see the special video that played before the live show!

Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

Tegan finally makes her connecting flight in Heathrow. The TARDIS crew get an upgrade on the Concorde to visit the Master and his dodgy mask collection.

It's Gallifrey One time! And for the fifth straight year, Radio Free Skaro was proud as punch to open the convention with a live stage show! Revel in the tales of "The Five(ish) Doctors" with Peter Davison! Be enthralled with the writing process with Sarah Dollard and Jamie Mathieson! Hear the secrets of casting with casting director Andy Pryor! Listen as Julian Glover recounts tales of working with Steven Spielberg! And experience the quintessence of eccentricity that is Patricia Quinn! And stay check out the feed on Monday to see the special video that played before the live show!

Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

Tegan finally makes her connecting flight in Heathrow. The TARDIS crew get an upgrade on the Concorde to visit the Master and his dodgy mask collection.