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Erika and Steven jump forward once again to series 1 of “new” Who with “The Long Game”. This story that has a surprising number of parallels with “The Time Meddler”, which they just finished. And both realize they like it more than the remembered!

Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Digital comic books. Traditional paper comics. Or, maybe both? We discuss and debate the pros and cons of going all digital against buying from a local comic store. Would someone use a single service, like Comixology, to purchase books, go to individual sites like Marvel.com, Titan-comics.com, DCComics.com, etc., or visit their local comic shop? Do you lose that one-on-one relationship when buying digital only? We also talk about the ending of Astonishing X-Men #1. Hosted by Clarence Brown and Kyle Jones.

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To learn more about the CrossGen comic book company and their stable of characters, click here.

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Our Hosts on Other Shows

Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following:

Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee)

The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence)

The Relativity Podcast (Lee)

Additional Information

Interested in Doctor Who Comics? Visit our friends at Titan Comics. Titan publishes comics featuring the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors. They also publish comics featuring Sherlock, Penny Dreadful, and more! Check them out and tell them that Discussing Who sent you.

The Comic Shops mentioned in this episode can be found at the following:

Bombshell Comics & Stuff: https://www.facebook.com/comicsandstuff

Comic Commander: https://www.facebook.com/ComicCommander/

Van's Comics & Cards: https://www.facebook.com/vansccg/

Offbeat: https://www.facebook.com/OBjxn/

The Discussing Who team is a founding member of GRITS - Geeks Recording in the South. GRITS includes the Techpedition Podcast, DiceJunkies YouTube Channel and Podcast, Reality Breached podcast, and Discussing Who. Check out the group on Facebook and Twitter for more information.

Note: The encounter mentioned by one of our hosts detailing a visit he experienced at a local shop in Hattiesburg, MS. While that experience was negative, others may not experience the same. And, in support of the comic book community, we encourage everyone who listens to our show to visit any and all local comic shops where you live.

Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Digital comic books. Traditional paper comics. Or, maybe both? We discuss and debate the pros and cons of going all digital against buying from a local comic store. Would someone use a single service, like Comixology, to purchase books, go to individual sites like Marvel.com, Titan-comics.com, DCComics.com, etc., or visit their local comic shop? Do you lose that one-on-one relationship when buying digital only? We also talk about the ending of Astonishing X-Men #1. Hosted by Clarence Brown and Kyle Jones.

About the Episode

To learn more about the CrossGen comic book company and their stable of characters, click here.

This episode of Discussing Who is brought to you by Audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/DiscussingWho. Check out over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.

About the Show

Discussing Who is made possible thanks to the support from our listeners. Become a fan of the show by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, find us on Instagram, and more! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, PlayerFM, Stitcher, and others!

Help others discover us by giving star ratings and/or recommending us on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher.

Send your feedback via email to discussingwho@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line.

Simply dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long distance rates apply, if applicable.)

Like us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/discussingwho

Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/discussingwho

Already following us on Facebook? Simply send a message on there.

Like the show? Want to contribute? Send us your feedback! We want to hear from you! Who knows who (or what) we will discuss next!

Our Hosts on Other Shows

Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following:

Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee)

The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence)

The Relativity Podcast (Lee)

Additional Information

Interested in Doctor Who Comics? Visit our friends at Titan Comics. Titan publishes comics featuring the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors. They also publish comics featuring Sherlock, Penny Dreadful, and more! Check them out and tell them that Discussing Who sent you.

The Comic Shops mentioned in this episode can be found at the following:

Bombshell Comics & Stuff: https://www.facebook.com/comicsandstuff

Comic Commander: https://www.facebook.com/ComicCommander/

Van's Comics & Cards: https://www.facebook.com/vansccg/

Offbeat: https://www.facebook.com/OBjxn/

The Discussing Who team is a founding member of GRITS - Geeks Recording in the South. GRITS includes the Techpedition Podcast, DiceJunkies YouTube Channel and Podcast, Reality Breached podcast, and Discussing Who. Check out the group on Facebook and Twitter for more information.

Note: The encounter mentioned by one of our hosts detailing a visit he experienced at a local shop in Hattiesburg, MS. While that experience was negative, others may not experience the same. And, in support of the comic book community, we encourage everyone who listens to our show to visit any and all local comic shops where you live.

Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven jump forward once again to series 1 of “new” Who with “The Long Game”. This story that has a surprising number of parallels with “The Time Meddler”, which they just finished. And both realize they like it more than the remembered!

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Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Erika and Steven jump forward once again to series 1 of “new” Who with “The Long Game”. This story that has a surprising number of parallels with “The Time Meddler”, which they just finished. And both realize they like it more than the remembered!

1.07

Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Erika and Steven jump forward once again to series 1 of “new” Who with “The Long Game”. This story that has a surprising number of parallels with “The Time Meddler”, which they just finished. And both realize they like it more than the remembered!

1.07

Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Alyssa, author of the Whovian Feminism blog (whovianfeminism.tumblr.com), wrote an essay called "A Love Letter to My Problematic Favs." In it, she said:

I try to let myself love my favorite characters as much as I can, even when they can sometimes make me so uncomfortable I can't bear to watch them onscreen. I try to defend them against criticism I think is unfair (after all, female characters come in for a disproportionate amount of sexist criticism), while at the same time trying to keep my mind open to new critical perspectives.

Maintaining a healthy perspective is tough, and we don't always strike the right balance. But ultimately, that challenge can be a rewarding experience. In struggling to come to terms with all the ways I love and have been let down by my problematic favs, I think I've become a better feminist and fangirl.

Chip invited Alyssa to reflect a month later on what she wrote. As fate would have it, that turned out to be the same time that representation and fan entitlement became a hot topic.

Alyssa, author of the Whovian Feminism blog (whovianfeminism.tumblr.com), wrote an essay called "A Love Letter to My Problematic Favs." In it, she said:

I try to let myself love my favorite characters as much as I can, even when they can sometimes make me so uncomfortable I can't bear to watch them onscreen. I try to defend them against criticism I think is unfair (after all, female characters come in for a disproportionate amount of sexist criticism), while at the same time trying to keep my mind open to new critical perspectives.

Maintaining a healthy perspective is tough, and we don't always strike the right balance. But ultimately, that challenge can be a rewarding experience. In struggling to come to terms with all the ways I love and have been let down by my problematic favs, I think I've become a better feminist and fangirl.

Chip invited Alyssa to reflect a month later on what she wrote. As fate would have it, that turned out to be the same time that representation and fan entitlement became a hot topic.

Alyssa, author of the Whovian Feminism blog (whovianfeminism.tumblr.com), wrote an essay called "A Love Letter to My Problematic Favs." In it, she said:

I try to let myself love my favorite characters as much as I can, even when they can sometimes make me so uncomfortable I can't bear to watch them onscreen. I try to defend them against criticism I think is unfair (after all, female characters come in for a disproportionate amount of sexist criticism), while at the same time trying to keep my mind open to new critical perspectives.

Maintaining a healthy perspective is tough, and we don't always strike the right balance. But ultimately, that challenge can be a rewarding experience. In struggling to come to terms with all the ways I love and have been let down by my problematic favs, I think I've become a better feminist and fangirl.

Chip invited Alyssa to reflect a month later on what she wrote. As fate would have it, that turned out to be the same time that representation and fan entitlement became a hot topic.

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Steven and Erika complete 1965’s “The Time Meddler”, and thus, season 2 of Doctor Who! It’s time for more monkerey!

Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

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Steven and Erika complete 1965’s “The Time Meddler”, and thus, season 2 of Doctor Who! It’s time for more monkerey!

Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom 

Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovemando

View podcast transcription at https://inspirlang.com/mandopod

Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang

Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang

Instagram: @inspirlang

Twitter: @inspirlang

Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom 

Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovemando

View podcast transcription at https://inspirlang.com/mandopod

Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang

Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang

Instagram: @inspirlang

Twitter: @inspirlang

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Steven and Erika complete 1965’s “The Time Meddler”, and thus, season 2 of Doctor Who! It’s time for more monkerey!

Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom 

Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovemando

View podcast transcription at https://inspirlang.com/mandopod

Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang

Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang

Instagram: @inspirlang

Twitter: @inspirlang

Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom 

Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovemando

View podcast transcription at https://inspirlang.com/mandopod

Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang

Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang

Instagram: @inspirlang

Twitter: @inspirlang

It's a double shot of DOCTOR WHO discussion this week on the MUTTER'S SPIRAL Podcast! We have our great friends Kim Rogers & Sage Young of HeadOverFeels.com back with us to discuss their thoughts on Series 10 of DOCTOR WHO - they liked a lot (Sarah Dollard, Rona Munro, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Michelle Gomez), but they were also really disappointed with how the character of Bill was handled and treated. They pull no punches in their critique, which is great - their love for the show and for Bill is evident in their high expectations and honest appraisal of how it all went.

BUT, before the series 10 recap, we jump FORWARD in time to discuss the naming of JODIE WHITTAKER as the 13th Doctor with KIM (flying solo this time) - we get her reactions and thoughts on how Jodie will do, plus Kim gives a great and impassioned exhortation about the need for more women of color in the Whoniverse as well as her dream for DOCTOR WHO to be an incubator of new and diverse talent, both on screen and off.

SO - it's 36 minutes with Kim on Jodie Whittaker followed by an hour of Kim & Sage on Series 10 - a double-header of WHO content this week!

NOTES: This episode has some EXPLICIT language, so be warned. :) That "E" is there for a reason this week!

Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

It's a double shot of DOCTOR WHO discussion this week on the MUTTER'S SPIRAL Podcast! We have our great friends Kim Rogers & Sage Young of HeadOverFeels.com back with us to discuss their thoughts on Series 10 of DOCTOR WHO - they liked a lot (Sarah Dollard, Rona Munro, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Michelle Gomez), but they were also really disappointed with how the character of Bill was handled and treated. They pull no punches in their critique, which is great - their love for the show and for Bill is evident in their high expectations and honest appraisal of how it all went.

BUT, before the series 10 recap, we jump FORWARD in time to discuss the naming of JODIE WHITTAKER as the 13th Doctor with KIM (flying solo this time) - we get her reactions and thoughts on how Jodie will do, plus Kim gives a great and impassioned exhortation about the need for more women of color in the Whoniverse as well as her dream for DOCTOR WHO to be an incubator of new and diverse talent, both on screen and off.

SO - it's 36 minutes with Kim on Jodie Whittaker followed by an hour of Kim & Sage on Series 10 - a double-header of WHO content this week!

NOTES: This episode has some EXPLICIT language, so be warned. :) That "E" is there for a reason this week!

It's a double shot of DOCTOR WHO discussion this week on the MUTTER'S SPIRAL Podcast! We have our great friends Kim Rogers & Sage Young of HeadOverFeels.com back with us to discuss their thoughts on Series 10 of DOCTOR WHO - they liked a lot (Sarah Dollard, Rona Munro, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Michelle Gomez), but they were also really disappointed with how the character of Bill was handled and treated. They pull no punches in their critique, which is great - their love for the show and for Bill is evident in their high expectations and honest appraisal of how it all went.

BUT, before the series 10 recap, we jump FORWARD in time to discuss the naming of JODIE WHITTAKER as the 13th Doctor with KIM (flying solo this time) - we get her reactions and thoughts on how Jodie will do, plus Kim gives a great and impassioned exhortation about the need for more women of color in the Whoniverse as well as her dream for DOCTOR WHO to be an incubator of new and diverse talent, both on screen and off.

SO - it's 36 minutes with Kim on Jodie Whittaker followed by an hour of Kim & Sage on Series 10 - a double-header of WHO content this week!

NOTES: This episode has some EXPLICIT language, so be warned. :) That "E" is there for a reason this week!

Steven and Erika complete 1965’s “The Time Meddler”, and thus, season 2 of Doctor Who! It’s time for more monkerey!

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Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Our first "Extra Scoop" episode! Every few weeks we'll be doing a shorter episode outside of the fantasy draft format to discuss various topics that come up along the way. In this episode, moderator M.A. Solko discusses his origins as a Doctor Who fan and how it informs the fantasy draft podcast.

The portraits for sale in the Intergalactic Trading Co. catalog circa 1986:

It's a double shot of DOCTOR WHO discussion this week on the MUTTER'S SPIRAL Podcast!  We have our great friends Kim Rogers & Sage Young of HeadOverFeels.com back with us to discuss their thoughts on Series 10 of DOCTOR WHO - they liked a lot (Sarah Dollard, Rona Munro, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Michelle Gomez), but they were also really disappointed with how the character of Bill was handled and treated.  They pull no punches in their critique, which is great - their love for the show and for Bill is evident in their high expectations and honest appraisal of how it all went.  

BUT, before the series 10 recap, we jump FORWARD in time to discuss the naming of JODIE WHITTAKER as the 13th Doctor with KIM (flying solo this time) - we get her reactions and thoughts on how Jodie will do, plus Kim gives a great and impassioned exhortation about the need for more women of color in the Whoniverse as well as her dream for DOCTOR WHO to be an incubator of new and diverse talent, both on screen and off.

SO - it's 36 minutes with Kim on Jodie Whittaker followed by an hour of Kim & Sage on Series 10 - a double-header of WHO content this week!

NOTES: This episode has some EXPLICIT language, so be warned. :)  That "E" is there for a reason this week!  

Steven and Erika complete 1965’s “The Time Meddler”, and thus, season 2 of Doctor Who! It’s time for more monkerey!

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Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

It's a double shot of DOCTOR WHO discussion this week on the MUTTER'S SPIRAL Podcast! We have our great friends Kim Rogers & Sage Young of HeadOverFeels.com back with us to discuss their thoughts on Series 10 of DOCTOR WHO - they liked a lot (Sarah Dollard, Rona Munro, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Michelle Gomez), but they were also really disappointed with how the character of Bill was handled and treated. They pull no punches in their critique, which is great - their love for the show and for Bill is evident in their high expectations and honest appraisal of how it all went.

BUT, before the series 10 recap, we jump FORWARD in time to discuss the naming of JODIE WHITTAKER as the 13th Doctor with KIM (flying solo this time) - we get her reactions and thoughts on how Jodie will do, plus Kim gives a great and impassioned exhortation about the need for more women of color in the Whoniverse as well as her dream for DOCTOR WHO to be an incubator of new and diverse talent, both on screen and off.

SO - it's 36 minutes with Kim on Jodie Whittaker followed by an hour of Kim & Sage on Series 10 - a double-header of WHO content this week!

NOTES: This episode has some EXPLICIT language, so be warned. :) That "E" is there for a reason this week!

It's a double shot of DOCTOR WHO discussion this week on the MUTTER'S SPIRAL Podcast!  We have our great friends Kim Rogers & Sage Young of HeadOverFeels.com back with us to discuss their thoughts on Series 10 of DOCTOR WHO - they liked a lot (Sarah Dollard, Rona Munro, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Michelle Gomez), but they were also really disappointed with how the character of Bill was handled and treated.  They pull no punches in their critique, which is great - their love for the show and for Bill is evident in their high expectations and honest appraisal of how it all went.  

BUT, before the series 10 recap, we jump FORWARD in time to discuss the naming of JODIE WHITTAKER as the 13th Doctor with KIM (flying solo this time) - we get her reactions and thoughts on how Jodie will do, plus Kim gives a great and impassioned exhortation about the need for more women of color in the Whoniverse as well as her dream for DOCTOR WHO to be an incubator of new and diverse talent, both on screen and off.

SO - it's 36 minutes with Kim on Jodie Whittaker followed by an hour of Kim & Sage on Series 10 - a double-header of WHO content this week!

NOTES: This episode has some EXPLICIT language, so be warned. :)  That "E" is there for a reason this week!  

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 336
Running time: 2:02:25

The chemistry of companions in Doctor Who and their transitions, plus news, feedback, and more. Hosted by Louis Trapani, Dave Cooper, Lee Shackleford, and Kyle Jones.

Presented to you by the Gallifreyan Embassy and is a production of Art Trap Productions.

This podcast is made possible in part by and is brought to you by Podshock Supporting Subscribers and from donations from listeners like you.

Get the DWP Podcast Companion App for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

This episode is also brought to you by Audible. Visit http://podshock.net for the link to your FREE audio-book download with free trial.

Do you want the Enhanced Podcast AAC file format? Get our Enhanced Podcast version of this episode using our feed at http://www.gallifreyanembassy.org/podshock/podshock.xml.

Steven and Erika complete 1965’s “The Time Meddler”, and thus, season 2 of Doctor Who! It’s time for more monkerey!

S (3-4)

Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 336
Running time: 2:02:25

The chemistry of companions in Doctor Who and their transitions, plus news, feedback, and more. Hosted by Louis Trapani, Dave Cooper, Lee Shackleford, and Kyle Jones.

Presented to you by the Gallifreyan Embassy and is a production of Art Trap Productions.

This podcast is made possible in part by and is brought to you by Podshock Supporting Subscribers and from donations from listeners like you.

Get the DWP Podcast Companion App for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

This episode is also brought to you by Audible. Visit http://podshock.net for the link to your FREE audio-book download with free trial.

Do you want the Enhanced Podcast AAC file format? Get our Enhanced Podcast version of this episode using our feed at http://www.gallifreyanembassy.org/podshock/podshock.xml.

It's a double shot of DOCTOR WHO discussion this week on the MUTTER'S SPIRAL Podcast!  We have our great friends Kim Rogers & Sage Young of HeadOverFeels.com back with us to discuss their thoughts on Series 10 of DOCTOR WHO - they liked a lot (Sarah Dollard, Rona Munro, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Michelle Gomez), but they were also really disappointed with how the character of Bill was handled and treated.  They pull no punches in their critique, which is great - their love for the show and for Bill is evident in their high expectations and honest appraisal of how it all went.  

BUT, before the series 10 recap, we jump FORWARD in time to discuss the naming of JODIE WHITTAKER as the 13th Doctor with KIM (flying solo this time) - we get her reactions and thoughts on how Jodie will do, plus Kim gives a great and impassioned exhortation about the need for more women of color in the Whoniverse as well as her dream for DOCTOR WHO to be an incubator of new and diverse talent, both on screen and off.

SO - it's 36 minutes with Kim on Jodie Whittaker followed by an hour of Kim & Sage on Series 10 - a double-header of WHO content this week!

NOTES: This episode has some EXPLICIT language, so be warned. :)  That "E" is there for a reason this week!  

It's a double shot of DOCTOR WHO discussion this week on the MUTTER'S SPIRAL Podcast!  We have our great friends Kim Rogers & Sage Young of HeadOverFeels.com back with us to discuss their thoughts on Series 10 of DOCTOR WHO - they liked a lot (Sarah Dollard, Rona Munro, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Michelle Gomez), but they were also really disappointed with how the character of Bill was handled and treated.  They pull no punches in their critique, which is great - their love for the show and for Bill is evident in their high expectations and honest appraisal of how it all went.  

BUT, before the series 10 recap, we jump FORWARD in time to discuss the naming of JODIE WHITTAKER as the 13th Doctor with KIM (flying solo this time) - we get her reactions and thoughts on how Jodie will do, plus Kim gives a great and impassioned exhortation about the need for more women of color in the Whoniverse as well as her dream for DOCTOR WHO to be an incubator of new and diverse talent, both on screen and off.

SO - it's 36 minutes with Kim on Jodie Whittaker followed by an hour of Kim & Sage on Series 10 - a double-header of WHO content this week!

NOTES: This episode has some EXPLICIT language, so be warned. :)  That "E" is there for a reason this week!  

David and Marty are still on Hiatus! Before they can rest easy they have some unfinished business to take care of before the news goes cold! Join us on this episode of Hoo on Who  where the boys discuss series 10 and their reactions to Jodie Whittaker being announced as the 13th Doctor! You can grab your pitchforks at the door, torches are extra.