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First off, in the most masturbatory way possible, we would like to wish ourselves HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  It was five years ago from the release of this episode that we published our very first one, and our livers are begging us to stop.

But now for more serious business.  This time we’re joined by our friend Chris Spencer whom we had the pleasure of meeting at DFW Whofest last year (that was a year ago, wow!) to discuss most of the second half of Series Eight, from “Kill the Moon” to “In the Forest of the Night”.  (Yes, we know this is being released the day after “Dark Water” aired, but what do we look like, a real professional podcast that actually does things in a timely manner?)  Also, by the way, we’ve died and gone to hell.

“Like” us on our increasingly popular Facebook page and email us stuff at tardistavern@gmail.com.  You can also follow Sean on Twitter via @tardistavern and Steve via @tardistaverntit.  But don’t hold your breath waiting for us to say anything.

"It was terrible... and then I got rescued by this bowl."

No, not a symptom of BBC budget cuts - although its economically-priced, invisible owner may have been.

It's the Planet of the Daleks - or, more accurately, the planet of the plants which either spy or spray, the molten ice which somehow isn't just water and the locals who are definitely more than meets the eye.

Chuck into this great big ice-melting pot a poorly Time Lord, a lady with an embarrassing fungal infection, some flaxen-haired, squabbling space-squaddies and the most evil wheelie bins in the ninth system, and you have all the makings of an epic six-parter.

But does it deliver like Santa or disappoint like... erm... Satan...?

Listen in to find out.

First off, in the most masturbatory way possible, we would like to wish ourselves HAPPY BIRTHDAY! It was five years ago from the release of this episode that we published our very first one, and our livers are begging us to stop.

But now for more serious business. This time we're joined by our friend Chris Spencer whom we had the pleasure of meeting at DFW Whofest last year (that was a year ago, wow!) to discuss most of the second half of Series Eight, from "Kill the Moon" to "In the Forest of the Night". (Yes, we know this is being released the day after "Dark Water" aired, but what do we look like, a real professional podcast that actually does things in a timely manner?) Also, by the way, we've died and gone to hell.

"Like" us on our increasingly popular Facebook page and email us stuff at tardistavern@gmail.com. You can also follow Sean on Twitter via @tardistavern and Steve via @tardistaverntit. But don't hold your breath waiting for us to say anything.

"It was terrible... and then I got rescued by this bowl."

No, not a symptom of BBC budget cuts - although its economically-priced, invisible owner may have been.

It's the Planet of the Daleks - or, more accurately, the planet of the plants which either spy or spray, the molten ice which somehow isn't just water and the locals who are definitely more than meets the eye.

Chuck into this great big ice-melting pot a poorly Time Lord, a lady with an embarrassing fungal infection, some flaxen-haired, squabbling space-squaddies and the most evil wheelie bins in the ninth system, and you have all the makings of an epic six-parter.

But does it deliver like Santa or disappoint like... erm... Satan...? 

Listen in to find out.

"It was terrible... and then I got rescued by this bowl."

No, not a symptom of BBC budget cuts - although its economically-priced, invisible owner may have been.

It's the Planet of the Daleks - or, more accurately, the planet of the plants which either spy or spray, the molten ice which somehow isn't just water and the locals who are definitely more than meets the eye.

Chuck into this great big ice-melting pot a poorly Time Lord, a lady with an embarrassing fungal infection, some flaxen-haired, squabbling space-squaddies and the most evil wheelie bins in the ninth system, and you have all the makings of an epic six-parter.

But does it deliver like Santa or disappoint like... erm... Satan...?

Listen in to find out.

"It was terrible... and then I got rescued by this bowl."

No, not a symptom of BBC budget cuts - although its economically-priced, invisible owner may have been.

It's the Planet of the Daleks - or, more accurately, the planet of the plants which either spy or spray, the molten ice which somehow isn't just water and the locals who are definitely more than meets the eye.

Chuck into this great big ice-melting pot a poorly Time Lord, a lady with an embarrassing fungal infection, some flaxen-haired, squabbling space-squaddies and the most evil wheelie bins in the ninth system, and you have all the makings of an epic six-parter.

But does it deliver like Santa or disappoint like... erm... Satan...? 

Listen in to find out.

We first read Lawrence Miles’ some time ago with Alien Bodies, then paid him a brief return visit with The Adventuress of Henrietta Street, and now we’re going to crack open the two-book story that became a turning point for many readers of the Eighth Doctor series: Interference, Books One and Two.

To keep things simple, we’re dedicating a single episode of the podcast to each book, so naturally this one will be about Interference: Book One.  From the back cover:

Five years ago, Sam Jones was just a schoolgirl from Shoreditch.  Of course, that was before she met up with the Doctor and discovered that her entire life had been stage-managed by a time-travelling voodoo cult.  Funny how things turn out, isn’t it?

Now Sam’s back in her own time, fighting the good fight in a world of political treachery, international subterfuge and good old-fashioned depravity.  But she’s about to learn the first great truth of the universe: that however corrupt and amoral your own race may be, there’s always someone in the galaxy who can make you look like a beginner.

Ms Jones has just become a minor player in a million-year-old power struggle…and, as it happens, so has the Doctor.

Both of him, actually.

The story features the Eighth Doctor, Sam, and Fitz, of course, but also brings back Sarah Jane Smith, 20 years old from when the Doctor dropped her off at the end of “The Hand of Fear”.  And, as the cover of the book promises, the Third Doctor will be making an appearance with his (younger) Sarah Jane Smith.

If all of this sounds a bit confusing, then buckle your seatbelts because, love it or hate it, Interference is one of the most polarizing stories in all of Doctor Who history.  So sit back, open the hotel room wet bar, and listen in as we discuss Interference: Book One by Lawrence Miles!

Feel free to email us at dwbcpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter via @dwbcpodcast.  You can also follow Erik via @sjcaustenite and Sean via @tardistavern.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we'll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 14.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we'll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 14.

We first read Lawrence Miles' some time ago with Alien Bodies, then paid him a brief return visit with The Adventuress of Henrietta Street, and now we're going to crack open the two-book story that became a turning point for many readers of the Eighth Doctor series: Interference, Books One and Two.

To keep things simple, we're dedicating a single episode of the podcast to each book, so naturally this one will be about Interference: Book One. From the back cover:

Five years ago, Sam Jones was just a schoolgirl from Shoreditch. Of course, that was before she met up with the Doctor and discovered that her entire life had been stage-managed by a time-travelling voodoo cult. Funny how things turn out, isn't it?

Now Sam's back in her own time, fighting the good fight in a world of political treachery, international subterfuge and good old-fashioned depravity. But she's about to learn the first great truth of the universe: that however corrupt and amoral your own race may be, there's always someone in the galaxy who can make you look like a beginner.

Ms Jones has just become a minor player in a million-year-old power struggle...and, as it happens, so has the Doctor.

Both of him, actually.

The story features the Eighth Doctor, Sam, and Fitz, of course, but also brings back Sarah Jane Smith, 20 years old from when the Doctor dropped her off at the end of "The Hand of Fear". And, as the cover of the book promises, the Third Doctor will be making an appearance with his (younger) Sarah Jane Smith.

If all of this sounds a bit confusing, then buckle your seatbelts because, love it or hate it, Interference is one of the most polarizing stories in all of Doctor Who history. So sit back, open the hotel room wet bar, and listen in as we discuss Interference: Book One by Lawrence Miles!

Feel free to email us at dwbcpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter via @dwbcpodcast. You can also follow Erik via @sjcaustenite and Sean via @tardistavern.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 14.

It's another introspective Verity! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we take our turn talking about the genesis of the podcast and what we've gotten out of/learned from it.

Have you listened from the beginning? Or started recently and dipped back to old episodes? Do you think we've changed or grown? As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

^E

Related links:
Quinn Rose
SF Squeecast
Galactic Suburbia
Castria
Total Party Kill
Our interview with Louise Jameson
Two-minute Time Lord
The Audio Guide to Babylon 5
Tansy's books

It's another introspective Verity! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we take our turn talking about the genesis of the podcast and what we've gotten out of/learned from it.

Have you listened from the beginning? Or started recently and dipped back to old episodes? Do you think we've changed or grown? As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

^E

Related links: Quinn Rose SF Squeecast Galactic SuburbiaCastria Total Party KillOur interview with Louise Jameson Two-minute Time Lord The Audio Guide to Babylon 5Tansy's books

It's another introspective Verity! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we take our turn talking about the genesis of the podcast and what we've gotten out of/learned from it.

Have you listened from the beginning? Or started recently and dipped back to old episodes? Do you think we've changed or grown? As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

^E

Related links: Quinn Rose SF Squeecast Galactic SuburbiaCastria Total Party KillOur interview with Louise Jameson Two-minute Time Lord The Audio Guide to Babylon 5Tansy's books

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 14.

It's another introspective Verity! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we take our turn talking about the genesis of the podcast and what we've gotten out of/learned from it.

Have you listened from the beginning? Or started recently and dipped back to old episodes? Do you think we've changed or grown? As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

^E

Related links:
Quinn Rose
SF Squeecast
Galactic Suburbia
Castria
Total Party Kill
Our interview with Louise Jameson
Two-minute Time Lord
The Audio Guide to Babylon 5
Tansy's books

It's another introspective Verity! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we take our turn talking about the genesis of the podcast and what we've gotten out of/learned from it.

Have you listened from the beginning? Or started recently and dipped back to old episodes? Do you think we've changed or grown? As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

^E

Related links: Quinn Rose SF Squeecast Galactic SuburbiaCastria Total Party KillOur interview with Louise Jameson Two-minute Time Lord The Audio Guide to Babylon 5Tansy's books

It's another introspective Verity! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we take our turn talking about the genesis of the podcast and what we've gotten out of/learned from it.

Have you listened from the beginning? Or started recently and dipped back to old episodes? Do you think we've changed or grown? As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

^E

Related links: Quinn Rose SF Squeecast Galactic SuburbiaCastria Total Party KillOur interview with Louise Jameson Two-minute Time Lord The Audio Guide to Babylon 5Tansy's books

We first read Lawrence Miles’ some time ago with Alien Bodies, then paid him a brief return visit with The Adventuress of Henrietta Street, and now we’re going to crack open the two-book story that became a turning point for many readers of the Eighth Doctor series: Interference, Books One and Two.

To keep things simple, we’re dedicating a single episode of the podcast to each book, so naturally this one will be about Interference: Book One.  From the back cover:

Five years ago, Sam Jones was just a schoolgirl from Shoreditch.  Of course, that was before she met up with the Doctor and discovered that her entire life had been stage-managed by a time-travelling voodoo cult.  Funny how things turn out, isn’t it?

Now Sam’s back in her own time, fighting the good fight in a world of political treachery, international subterfuge and good old-fashioned depravity.  But she’s about to learn the first great truth of the universe: that however corrupt and amoral your own race may be, there’s always someone in the galaxy who can make you look like a beginner.

Ms Jones has just become a minor player in a million-year-old power struggle…and, as it happens, so has the Doctor.

Both of him, actually.

The story features the Eighth Doctor, Sam, and Fitz, of course, but also brings back Sarah Jane Smith, 20 years old from when the Doctor dropped her off at the end of “The Hand of Fear”.  And, as the cover of the book promises, the Third Doctor will be making an appearance with his (younger) Sarah Jane Smith.

If all of this sounds a bit confusing, then buckle your seatbelts because, love it or hate it, Interference is one of the most polarizing stories in all of Doctor Who history.  So sit back, open the hotel room wet bar, and listen in as we discuss Interference: Book One by Lawrence Miles!

Feel free to email us at dwbcpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter via @dwbcpodcast.  You can also follow Erik via @sjcaustenite and Sean via @tardistavern.

The penultimate episode of Series 8 is upon us, with Cybermen, the afterlife, and Missy, who is revealed as….well, you should certainly watch “Dark Water” (penned by Steven Moffat and directed by Rachel Talalay) before listening to the Three Who Rule expound upon the contents therein, or risk a mega-spoiler of cataclysmic magnitude. Have you watched? Good. Then enjoy our banter on the excellent direction, subtle performances, and the sometimes….excited reaction of certain segments of fandom when a beloved character takes a a sharp right turn into a different form. Next week, the finale, "Death in Heaven", and news from Long Island Who!

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

A renewed Doctor and a restored lost serial. This week we talked about the first adventure of the Second Doctor, The Power of the Daleks. Get the inside scoop on the BBC's wiping policy that resulted in this week's episode.

***This week's recap is longer than normal because this is a six episode arc. If you want to skip ahead to us talking about the adventure, we get into the meat of it around the 41:30 mark.***

We had a lot of fun with this one, let us know what you thought!

Find us at your favorite social media outlets:

Facebook - facebook.com/wdwnpod
Twitter - @wdwnpod

Or email us at wdwnpod@gmail.com

Be sure to rate us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean!

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

A renewed Doctor and a restored lost serial. This week we talked about the first adventure of the Second Doctor, The Power of the Daleks. Get the inside scoop on the BBC's wiping policy that resulted in this week's episode.

***This week's recap is longer than normal because this is a six episode arc. If you want to skip ahead to us talking about the adventure, we get into the meat of it around the 41:30 mark.***

We had a lot of fun with this one, let us know what you thought!

Find us at your favorite social media outlets:

Facebook - facebook.com/wdwnpod
Twitter - @wdwnpod

Or email us at wdwnpod@gmail.com

Be sure to rate us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean!

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

A renewed Doctor and a restored lost serial.  This week we talked about the first adventure of the Second Doctor, The Power of the Daleks.  Get the inside scoop on the BBC's wiping policy that resulted in this week's episode.  

***This week's recap is longer than normal because this is a six episode arc.  If you want to skip ahead to us talking about the adventure, we get into the meat of it around the 41:30 mark.***

We had a lot of fun with this one, let us know what you thought!

Find us at your favorite social media outlets:

Facebook - facebook.com/wdwnpod Twitter - @wdwnpod

Or email us at wdwnpod@gmail.com

Be sure to rate us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean!

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

A renewed Doctor and a restored lost serial.  This week we talked about the first adventure of the Second Doctor, The Power of the Daleks.  Get the inside scoop on the BBC's wiping policy that resulted in this week's episode.  

***This week's recap is longer than normal because this is a six episode arc.  If you want to skip ahead to us talking about the adventure, we get into the meat of it around the 41:30 mark.***

We had a lot of fun with this one, let us know what you thought!

Find us at your favorite social media outlets:

Facebook - facebook.com/wdwnpod Twitter - @wdwnpod

Or email us at wdwnpod@gmail.com

Be sure to rate us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean!

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

Mind of Evil

The girls couldn't be bothered to turn up for the show again this week so it was left to Adam, Kirby and Andy to steer the podcast through this exciting story. We also have feedback and news.

The penultimate episode of Series 8 is upon us, with Cybermen, the afterlife, and Missy, who is revealed as....well, you should certainly watch "Dark Water" (penned by Steven Moffat and directed by Rachel Talalay) before listening to the Three Who Rule expound upon the contents therein, or risk a mega-spoiler of cataclysmic magnitude. Have you watched? Good. Then enjoy our banter on the excellent direction, subtle performances, and the sometimes....excited reaction of certain segments of fandom when a beloved character takes a a sharp right turn into a different form. Next week, the finale, "Death in Heaven", and news from Long Island Who!

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

Mind of Evil

The girls couldn't be bothered to turn up for the show again this week so it was left to Adam, Kirby and Andy to steer the podcast through this exciting story. We also have feedback and news.

Mind of Evil

The girls couldn't be bothered to turn up for the show again this week so it was left to Adam, Kirby and Andy to steer the podcast through this exciting story. We also have feedback and news.

The penultimate episode of Series 8 is upon us, with Cybermen, the afterlife, and Missy, who is revealed as….well, you should certainly watch “Dark Water” (penned by Steven Moffat and directed by Rachel Talalay) before listening to the Three Who Rule expound upon the contents therein, or risk a mega-spoiler of cataclysmic magnitude. Have you watched? Good. Then enjoy our banter on the excellent direction, subtle performances, and the sometimes….excited reaction of certain segments of fandom when a beloved character takes a a sharp right turn into a different form. Next week, the finale, "Death in Heaven", and news from Long Island Who!

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

Mind of Evil

The girls couldn't be bothered to turn up for the show again this week so it was left to Adam, Kirby and Andy to steer the podcast through this exciting story. We also have feedback and news.

What’s that? Disused confetti?

This week Kiyan and Dylan discover what it truly means to be impersonated. And if you’re Dylan, what it truly means to watch classic who episodes twice. All of this and more, featuring The Enemy of the World, written by David Whitaker and aired in December of 1967 and January of 1968.

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.

Subscribe on iTunes!
Check us out on Facebook!
Check us out on YouTube!

What’s that? Disused confetti?

This week Kiyan and Dylan discover what it truly means to be impersonated. And if you’re Dylan, what it truly means to watch classic who episodes twice. All of this and more, featuring The Enemy of the World, written by David Whitaker and aired in December of 1967 and January of 1968.

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.

Subscribe on iTunes!
Check us out on Facebook!
Check us out on YouTube!

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we'll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 13.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we'll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 13.

The quarrelsome transpennine express of social science is honoured to be joined by the august and dulcet personage of Adrian Tchaikovsky. 

Discussing Adrian's epic and espionage rich series 'The Shadow of the Apt' they discuss:

The Wasp Rekef and it's Russian inspiration 

Stenwold Maker and personal espionage networks 

Aptitude & Inaptitude's affect on spying

The lack of espionage in fantasy fiction 

The role of magic in spycraft 

Intelligence agencies as Internal controls

The Commonweal can't cope 

Call-me-Kenneth's calling in the Star Wars universe

and more! 

Adrian's site for the series is here: http://shadowsoftheapt.com and he can be followed on twitter @aptshadow. His amazon page for the series and future works is here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adrian-Tchaikovsky/e/B002XLHS8Q/

Feedback to. @DissectingWrlds on twitter, dissectingworlds@yahoo.co.uk on email, the Facebook group or below !

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 13.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 13.

The quarrelsome transpennine express of social science is honoured to be joined by the august and dulcet personage of Adrian Tchaikovsky.

Discussing Adrian's epic and espionage rich series 'The Shadow of the Apt' they discuss:

The Wasp Rekef and it's Russian inspiration

Stenwold Maker and personal espionage networks

Aptitude & Inaptitude's affect on spying

The lack of espionage in fantasy fiction

The role of magic in spycraft

Intelligence agencies as Internal controls

The Commonweal can't cope

Call-me-Kenneth's calling in the Star Wars universe

and more!

Adrian's site for the series is here: http://shadowsoftheapt.com and he can be followed on twitter @aptshadow. His amazon page for the series and future works is here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adrian-Tchaikovsky/e/B002XLHS8Q/

Feedback to. @DissectingWrlds on twitter, dissectingworlds@yahoo.co.uk on email, the Facebook group or below !