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In this special episode of the Who's He? Podcast, we take a look back at Matt Smith's time in the Tardis and discuss the impact he had on the show, how he could lift mediocre stories and Paul and Phil each reveal their favourite and least favourite Matt Smith performances.  However, it's not just their opinions being aired this episode as we have plenty of listener feedback as well.

And in the news this week, the Symphonic Spectacular returns down under in 2015, a teaser trailer for Deep Breath and because it's the height of summer, Omega's Tat Corner has a festive feel.

In this special episode of the Who's He? Podcast, we take a look back at Matt Smith's time in the Tardis and discuss the impact he had on the show, how he could lift mediocre stories and Paul and Phil each reveal their favourite and least favourite Matt Smith performances.  However, it's not just their opinions being aired this episode as we have plenty of listener feedback as well.

And in the news this week, the Symphonic Spectacular returns down under in 2015, a teaser trailer for Deep Breath and because it's the height of summer, Omega's Tat Corner has a festive feel.

Only one week to go until the premiere of Series 8, or as Warren (and no-one else) terms it, 8mageddon, and there’s news of trailers, radio trailers, misguided Tom Baker biopics, Doctor Who world tours and more. But more importantly, Friend of the Show, all around fine gent and writer of some renown Phil Ford returns to talk about “Into the Dalek,” his contribution to Series 8 due to grace our screens in just a couple of weeks, but also about the Deep Breath premiere in Cardiff and just how wonderful Peter Capaldi really is, both on and off camera. And if you’ve ever wanted to know what ringtones the Three Who Rule have on our phones, well….you’re welcome.

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

Summer's almost over, which is a bit bitter sweet.  We say goodbye to our Summer Concert Series (thank you all for indulging us and having fun with it), but hello to Series 8 and a new Doctor.  This week we have our headline act.  One of the most controversial in the industry, Megadeth!  And I'm sure that Dave Mustaine would love it if he knew we were using his band to bring us around to the topic of all the death that's happened on this simple, British, children's show.  That's right.  50 years of body count.  And it hasn't all been caused by everyone but the Doctor.

But first, we join our dear Uncle Elmer on a wonderful rabbit chase.  Enjoy!

"Sweating Bullets" from the Megadeth album Countdown to Extinction, 1992.

Only one week to go until the premiere of Series 8, or as Warren (and no-one else) terms it, 8mageddon, and there’s news of trailers, radio trailers, misguided Tom Baker biopics, Doctor Who world tours and more. But more importantly, Friend of the Show, all around fine gent and writer of some renown Phil Ford returns to talk about “Into the Dalek,” his contribution to Series 8 due to grace our screens in just a couple of weeks, but also about the Deep Breath premiere in Cardiff and just how wonderful Peter Capaldi really is, both on and off camera. And if you’ve ever wanted to know what ringtones the Three Who Rule have on our phones, well….you’re welcome.

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

Summer's almost over, which is a bit bitter sweet. We say goodbye to our Summer Concert Series (thank you all for indulging us and having fun with it), but hello to Series 8 and a new Doctor. This week we have our headline act. One of the most controversial in the industry, Megadeth! And I'm sure that Dave Mustaine would love it if he knew we were using his band to bring us around to the topic of all the death that's happened on this simple, British, children's show. That's right. 50 years of body count. And it hasn't all been caused by everyone but the Doctor.

But first, we join our dear Uncle Elmer on a wonderful rabbit chase. Enjoy!

"Sweating Bullets" from the Megadeth album Countdown to Extinction, 1992.

Only one week to go until the premiere of Series 8, or as Warren (and no-one else) terms it, 8mageddon, and there's news of trailers, radio trailers, misguided Tom Baker biopics, Doctor Who world tours and more. But more importantly, Friend of the Show, all around fine gent and writer of some renown Phil Ford returns to talk about "Into the Dalek," his contribution to Series 8 due to grace our screens in just a couple of weeks, but also about the Deep Breath premiere in Cardiff and just how wonderful Peter Capaldi really is, both on and off camera. And if you've ever wanted to know what ringtones the Three Who Rule have on our phones, well....you're welcome.

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

And so closes the era of the first.

This week Kiyan and Dylan take a long, mildly emotional look back at the First Doctor’s run after watching The Tenth Planet, his final serial. It was written by Kit Pedler, with some assistance from Gerry Davis, and it aired in October of 1966.

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The Doctor Who title music was originally composed by Ron Grainer. The version used in this episode was arranged by Delia Derbyshire.

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And so closes the era of the first.

This week Kiyan and Dylan take a long, mildly emotional look back at the First Doctor’s run after watching The Tenth Planet, his final serial. It was written by Kit Pedler, with some assistance from Gerry Davis, and it aired in October of 1966.

Doctor Who (c) The BBC
Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast.
The Doctor Who title music was originally composed by Ron Grainer. The version used in this episode was arranged by Delia Derbyshire.

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Summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1982 classic film ‘Tron’, the 1982 Doctor Who story ‘Castrovalva’ and the 2014 Karen Gillan film ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, stow some Escape Pod Discs, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

• 00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
• 00:59 — Welcome!
• 02:09 – News:
• 02:20 — Doctor Who: Moffat’s online videos.
• 04:38 — Dirk Gently: New TV Series on the way?
• 06:45 — Doctor Who: Australian simulcast and more Symphonic Spectaculars.
• 08:58 — Doctor Who: Capaldi signed on for second season?
• 11:40 – Tron (1982 film).
• 27:02 – Escape Pod Discs: Scott.
• 29:46 – Doctor Who: Castrovalva.
• 48:00 – Guardians of the Galaxy (2014 film).
• 59:05 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
• 75:22 – Farewell for this podcast!
• 76:51 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

Vital Links:

• Staggering Stories.
• Staggering Stories: Podcast Drinking Game, Fifth edition.
• BBC: Doctor Who.
• Wikipedia: Dirk Gently.
• Wikipedia: Tron.
• Wikipedia: Castrovalva (Doctor Who).
• BBC: Doctor Who – Castrovalva .
• Wikipedia: Guardians of the Galaxy (film).
• Soundcloud: The Infinity Archives podcast.
• Doctor Who Podcast Alliance.
• Stitcher: Smartphone podcast streaming app.
• Facebook: Staggering Stories Group.
• Google+: Staggering Stories Page.

Every now and then one must turn one’s sights away from the brilliant (as in “Pyramids of Mars”) and the ridiculous (I’m looking at you, “Mindwarp”) and focus on something that’s just plain fun.  With that, we sit down in a dark, wet alley with our good friend Josh Zimon of The Memory Cheats and A Mostly Harmless Cutaway to discuss “The Chase”, featuring the First Doctor, Ian, Barbara, and Vicki.

Whilst grappling with feral cats and diving in dumpsters, will we conclude that “The Chase” is an underrated gem…or does it deserve to go down in history as one of the most craptastic pieces of television ever produced?  Listen and find out!

Be sure to look for us on Facebook (we’re quite popular there) or email us feedback at tardistavern@gmail.com.  You can also follow Sean on Twitter via @tardistavern, Steve via @tardistaverntit, and Josh via @whomejz.

Every now and then one must turn one's sights away from the brilliant (as in "Pyramids of Mars") and the ridiculous (I'm looking at you, "Mindwarp") and focus on something that's just plain fun. With that, we sit down in a dark, wet alley with our good friend Josh Zimon of The Memory Cheats and A Mostly Harmless Cutaway to discuss "The Chase", featuring the First Doctor, Ian, Barbara, and Vicki.

Whilst grappling with feral cats and diving in dumpsters, will we conclude that "The Chase" is an underrated gem...or does it deserve to go down in history as one of the most craptastic pieces of television ever produced? Listen and find out!

Be sure to look for us on Facebook (we're quite popular there) or email us feedback at tardistavern@gmail.com. You can also follow Sean on Twitter via @tardistavern, Steve via @tardistaverntit, and Josh via @whomejz.

Varos is hardly the most hospitable place to visit, let alone when the Sixth Doctor and Peri need some Zeiton-7 ore to fix the TARDIS. Of course it's not quite easy to get, more so as the whole place is a former prison planet and run in about the most insane way possible. For the Doctor that just means he needs to perform bit of regime change on the side, for Peri it means gaining a few feathers.

Twitter: @schismpodcast
Web: http://www.untemperedschism.org/

Duration: 23:02

Varos is hardly the most hospitable place to visit, let alone when the Sixth Doctor and Peri need some Zeiton-7 ore to fix the TARDIS. Of course it's not quite easy to get, more so as the whole place is a former prison planet and run in about the most insane way possible. For the Doctor that just means he needs to perform bit of regime change on the side, for Peri it means gaining a few feathers.

Twitter: @schismpodcast
Web: http://www.untemperedschism.org/

Duration: 23:02

Josh, Ashley, Sacha, and Rachel are back in episode 117 of The Oncoming Storm! Or are they? Maybe they just think they are, and they're really ancient beings that have clawed their way back to our universe from the Anti Matter universe. Or maybe they've just been spending too much time thinking about the Big Finish Story Omega, by Nev Fountain. It's the first in a trilogy of stories focusing on some of Doctor Who's most vile villains. What secrets will this story reveal about Gallifrey's most infamous fallen hero? All of this, plus the news coming out of Big Finish's 15th anniversary! The Oncoming Storm... This time, we've got Omega action figures. With lifelike ranting action!

Josh, Ashley, Sacha, and Rachel are back in episode 117 of The Oncoming Storm! Or are they? Maybe they just think they are, and they're really ancient beings that have clawed their way back to our universe from the Anti Matter universe. Or maybe they've just been spending too much time thinking about the Big Finish Story Omega, by Nev Fountain. It's the first in a trilogy of stories focusing on some of Doctor Who's most vile villains. What secrets will this story reveal about Gallifrey's most infamous fallen hero? All of this, plus the news coming out of Big Finish's 15th anniversary! The Oncoming Storm... This time, we've got Omega action figures. With lifelike ranting action!

Josh, Ashley, Sacha, and Rachel are back in episode 117 of The Oncoming Storm! Or are they? Maybe they just think they are, and they're really ancient beings that have clawed their way back to our universe from the Anti Matter universe. Or maybe they've just been spending too much time thinking about the Big Finish Story Omega, by Nev Fountain. It's the first in a trilogy of stories focusing on some of Doctor Who's most vile villains. What secrets will this story reveal about Gallifrey's most infamous fallen hero? All of this, plus the news coming out of Big Finish's 15th anniversary! The Oncoming Storm... This time, we've got Omega action figures. With lifelike ranting action!

Using a mixture of excisting episodes and recons I review the first six episodes of Doctor Who: The Daleks Masterplan. I'll review the concluding episodes next time.

You can read more about this week's story here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_daleks_masterplan

and the wife in space blog's verdict here http://wifeinspace.com/2011/04/the-daleks-master-plan-1-4/ and here http://wifeinspace.com/2011/04/the-daleks-master-plan-5-10/

End theme is Doctor Who theme(Band aid mix) 

The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/

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. 

Using a mixture of excisting episodes and recons I review the first six episodes of Doctor Who: The Daleks Masterplan. I'll review the concluding episodes next time.

You can read more about this week's story here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_daleks_masterplan

and the wife in space blog's verdict here http://wifeinspace.com/2011/04/the-daleks-master-plan-1-4/ and here http://wifeinspace.com/2011/04/the-daleks-master-plan-5-10/

End theme is Doctor Who theme(Band aid mix) 

The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/

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. 

Using a mixture of excisting episodes and recons I review the first six episodes of Doctor Who: The Daleks Masterplan. I'll review the concluding episodes next time.

You can read more about this week's story here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_daleks_masterplan

and the wife in space blog's verdict here http://wifeinspace.com/2011/04/the-daleks-master-plan-1-4/ and here http://wifeinspace.com/2011/04/the-daleks-master-plan-5-10/

End theme is Doctor Who theme(Band aid mix)

The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/

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.

Continue reading 089 – The Bottom 10

In which we welcome back guest companion @UnthusiamPaul to talk about the latest Who news, what Karen Gillan's been up to & the scariest foes.

In this excitingly new “Time and a Half,” Kelley joins Matt one last time in San Diego before she ships off to Boston for the unforeseen future. They discuss Capaldi’s anti-smooch stance, ridiculous merchandising, and play some Doctor Who trivia! This sure is one for the books, if podcasts had books, which we sometimes do, but not this time.

In which we welcome back guest companion @UnthusiamPaul to talk about the latest Who news, what Karen Gillan's been up to & the scariest foes.

Episode #127 of Doctor Who: The Memory Cheats! And the story we will be discussing today is...

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This week we cover Doctor Who story #27, 1966's "The War Machines", in which the Doctor faces off against WOTAN: the most advanced computer the Earth has ever produced!  We're joined this episode by special guest co-host Leann Hall!

QotW: If you could choose any director (living or dead) to direct an episode of Doctor Who, who would it be?

Listener Mailbag

Discussion of "The Savages" (Trevor 8, Charlie 8, David 6.5, Leann 6.5)

Connor's Corner

Discussion of Big Finish audio adventure "The War to End All Wars" (Trevor 6.5, Charlie 4, David 5.5, Leann 7.5)

Doctor Who Events: Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor #1 from Titan Comics

Hosts:

• Trevor
  • Twitter: @WhovianTrev
  • Tumblr: http://trevsplace.tumblr.com/

• Charlie
  • Twitter: @insanityinchaos
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  • Comic Conspiracy Podcast
• David
  • Twitter: @gwythinn
  • WWW: http://www.davidsafar.com/
  • Tumblr: http://maroonedwhovian.tumblr.com/
• Leann
  
  • Twitter: @leannabellhall

Join us next week for our review of Doctor Who serial #28, The Smugglers AND William Hartnell’s swan song, serial #29, The Tenth Planet, reviewed together in one extra-long episode to make sure we finish them up before Peter Capaldi’s premiere, Deep Breath, on August 23rd!  Although The Smugglers is completely lost, we invite you to follow along by listening to the soundtrack before the podcast.  You can acquire a copy from audible.com.  The first three episodes of the four-parter The Tenth Planet are intact, and the fourth has been animated.  You can buy the DVD from Amazon.com, the BBC Doctor Who Shop, or many other fine retailers.