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Staggering Stories Podcast #233: Master of the Ketchup and Mashed Potatoes
Staggering Stories Podcast
Summary:Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2015 Big Finish Doctor Who boxset ‘The Sixth Doctor – The Last Adventure’ and the 1987 film ‘Masters of the Universe’, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:
- 00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
- 01:11 — Welcome!
- 01:50 – News:
- 02:00 — Doctor Who: Capaldi speaks.
- 05:39 — Indiana Jones: Fifth film in the works.
- 08:34 — The CW: Renewal for all their sci-fi/fantasy programmes.
- 10:20 — Doctor Who: Capaldi sends special greeting to comic artist.
- 11:46 — Sherlock: Japanese comic to be reprinted in English by Titan.
- 13:45 – Masters of the Universe (1987 film).
- 25:35 – Doctor Who: The Sixt Doctor – The Last Adventure (Big Finish).
- 44:10 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
- 62:33 – Farewell for this podcast!
- 63:58 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
Vital Links:
- Staggering Stories.
- Staggering Stories: Podcast Drinking Game, Fifth edition.
- BBC: Doctor Who.
- Indiana Jones.
- The CW.
- BBC: Sherlock.
- Wikipedia: Masters of the Universe (film).
- Big Finish: The Sixth Doctor- The Last Adventure.
- TARDIS Data Core: The Sixth Doctor- The Last Adventure.
- (Re)Generation Who.
- Hogwarts Running Club.org.
- Stitcher: Smartphone podcast streaming app.
- Facebook: Staggering Stories Group.
- Google+: Staggering Stories Page.
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Staggering Stories Podcast #233: Master of the Ketchup and Mashed Potatoes
Staggering Stories Podcast
Summary:Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2015 Big Finish Doctor Who boxset ‘The Sixth Doctor – The Last Adventure’ and the 1987 film ‘Masters of the Universe’, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:
- 00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
- 01:11 — Welcome!
- 01:50 – News:
- 02:00 — Doctor Who: Capaldi speaks.
- 05:39 — Indiana Jones: Fifth film in the works.
- 08:34 — The CW: Renewal for all their sci-fi/fantasy programmes.
- 10:20 — Doctor Who: Capaldi sends special greeting to comic artist.
- 11:46 — Sherlock: Japanese comic to be reprinted in English by Titan.
- 13:45 – Masters of the Universe (1987 film).
- 25:35 – Doctor Who: The Sixt Doctor – The Last Adventure (Big Finish).
- 44:10 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
- 62:33 – Farewell for this podcast!
- 63:58 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
Vital Links:
- Staggering Stories.
- Staggering Stories: Podcast Drinking Game, Fifth edition.
- BBC: Doctor Who.
- Indiana Jones.
- The CW.
- BBC: Sherlock.
- Wikipedia: Masters of the Universe (film).
- Big Finish: The Sixth Doctor- The Last Adventure.
- TARDIS Data Core: The Sixth Doctor- The Last Adventure.
- (Re)Generation Who.
- Hogwarts Running Club.org.
- Stitcher: Smartphone podcast streaming app.
- Facebook: Staggering Stories Group.
- Google+: Staggering Stories Page.
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1.3 The Doctor Who Show (Mar 27, 2016)
The Doctor Who Show0:00:00 Doctor Who: Dark Odyssey Promo #1 by @AMAudioMedia0:01:46 Theme tune & intro to the show by Rob @theDWshow0:05:20 Hating to Love (Re-assessing the 52 worst Doctor Who stories of all time) discussed by Rob @theDWshow & Blue Box Podcast host/Starburst Magazine writer, JR Southall @JR_Southall1:13:03 The Doctor Who A-Z - Part 3 'C' by Iain @theIainMartin1:23:51 Doctor Who: Dark Odyssey Promo #2 by @AMAudioMedia1:25:55 The Letter Lords - Jim @KrynoidPodCast & Bob @BoFleming discuss letters, texts and tweets sent to Doctor Who Magazine1:55:49 Doctor Who: Dark Odyssey Promo #3 by @AMAudioMedia1:56:38 Whotiques Roadshow - Rob @theDWshow talks to Jono Park @thezeuspod about an item from his Doctor Who collection2:31:05 The TARDIS Library - Kevin @livewire1221 reviews 12th Doctor Year Two #2 and 4th Doctor #1 from Titan Comics @ComicsTitan2:40:41 Doctor Who: Dark Odyssey Musical Promo by @AMAudioMedia2:43:14 Outro to the show by Rob @theDWshow & theme tune
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1.3 The Doctor Who Show (Mar 27, 2016)
The Doctor Who Show0:00:00 Doctor Who: Dark Odyssey Promo #1 by @AMAudioMedia0:01:46 Theme tune & intro to the show by Rob @theDWshow0:05:20 Hating to Love (Re-assessing the 52 worst Doctor Who stories of all time) discussed by Rob @theDWshow & Blue Box Podcast host/Starburst Magazine writer, JR Southall @JR_Southall1:13:03 The Doctor Who A-Z - Part 3 'C' by Iain @theIainMartin1:23:51 Doctor Who: Dark Odyssey Promo #2 by @AMAudioMedia1:25:55 The Letter Lords - Jim @KrynoidPodCast & Bob @BoFleming discuss letters, texts and tweets sent to Doctor Who Magazine1:55:49 Doctor Who: Dark Odyssey Promo #3 by @AMAudioMedia1:56:38 Whotiques Roadshow - Rob @theDWshow talks to Jono Park @thezeuspod about an item from his Doctor Who collection2:31:05 The TARDIS Library - Kevin @livewire1221 reviews 12th Doctor Year Two #2 and 4th Doctor #1 from Titan Comics @ComicsTitan2:40:41 Doctor Who: Dark Odyssey Musical Promo by @AMAudioMedia2:43:14 Outro to the show by Rob @theDWshow & theme tune
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335 - Doctor Who: Podshock
Podshock
Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 335
Running time: 1:21:59Catching up and recapping missed episodes, 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.
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335 - Doctor Who: Podshock
Podshock
Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 335
Running time: 1:21:59Catching up and recapping missed episodes, 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.
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Episode 153:Talkin' Daredevil
The Bad Wilf PodcastIn which Martyn and Gerrod stay sober, yes, really. They bring you a mostly spoiler-free reaction to series 2 of Daredevil.
To Check out Gerrod's Vlog click here.
Check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.
The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Tunein, Miro, Stiticher, Blubrry, Player fm and Itunes.
Twitter:
The show-@TheBWPodcast
Martyn - @BadWilf
Pete - @BeeblePete
Gerrod - @ingerrodsmind
Email:info@badwilf.com
We're working on getting the three of us together again, I promise.
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Episode 153:Talkin' Daredevil
The Bad Wilf PodcastIn which Martyn and Gerrod stay sober, yes, really. They bring you a mostly spoiler-free reaction to series 2 of Daredevil.
To Check out Gerrod's Vlog click here.
Check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.
The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Tunein, Miro, Stiticher, Blubrry, Player fm and Itunes.
Twitter:
The show-@TheBWPodcast
Martyn - @BadWilf
Pete - @BeeblePete
Gerrod - @ingerrodsmind
Email:info@badwilf.com
We're working on getting the three of us together again, I promise.
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Episode 153:Talkin' Daredevil
The Bad Wilf PodcastIn which Martyn and Gerrod stay sober, yes, really. They bring you a mostly spoiler-free reaction to series 2 of Daredevil.
To Check out Gerrod's Vlog click here.
Check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.
The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Tunein, Miro, Stiticher, Blubrry, Player fm and Itunes.
Twitter:
The show-@TheBWPodcast
Martyn - @BadWilf
Pete - @BeeblePete
Gerrod - @ingerrodsmind
Email:info@badwilf.com
We're working on getting the three of us together again, I promise.
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Episode 153:Talkin' Daredevil
The Bad Wilf PodcastIn which Martyn and Gerrod stay sober, yes, really. They bring you a mostly spoiler-free reaction to series 2 of Daredevil.
To Check out Gerrod's Vlog click here.
Check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.
The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Tunein, Miro, Stiticher, Blubrry, Player fm and Itunes.
Twitter:
The show-@TheBWPodcast
Martyn – @BadWilf
Pete – @BeeblePete
Gerrod – @ingerrodsmind
Email:info@badwilf.com
We're working on getting the three of us together again, I promise.
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Episode 153:Talkin' Daredevil
The Bad Wilf PodcastIn which Martyn and Gerrod stay sober, yes, really. They bring you a mostly spoiler-free reaction to series 2 of Daredevil.
To Check out Gerrod's Vlog click here.
Check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.
The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Tunein, Miro, Stiticher, Blubrry, Player fm and Itunes.
Twitter:
The show-@TheBWPodcast
Martyn - @BadWilf
Pete - @BeeblePete
Gerrod - @ingerrodsmind
Email:info@badwilf.com
We're working on getting the three of us together again, I promise.
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Episode 153:Talkin' Daredevil
The Bad Wilf PodcastIn which Martyn and Gerrod stay sober, yes, really. They bring you a mostly spoiler-free reaction to series 2 of Daredevil.
To Check out Gerrod's Vlog click here.
Check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.
The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Tunein, Miro, Stiticher, Blubrry, Player fm and Itunes.
Twitter:
The show-@TheBWPodcast
Martyn – @BadWilf
Pete – @BeeblePete
Gerrod – @ingerrodsmind
Email:info@badwilf.com
We're working on getting the three of us together again, I promise.
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Episode 153:Talkin' Daredevil
The Bad Wilf PodcastIn which Martyn and Gerrod stay sober, yes, really. They bring you a mostly spoiler-free reaction to series 2 of Daredevil.
To Check out Gerrod's Vlog click here.
Check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.
The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Tunein, Miro, Stiticher, Blubrry, Player fm and Itunes.
Twitter:
The show-@TheBWPodcast
Martyn – @BadWilf
Pete – @BeeblePete
Gerrod – @ingerrodsmind
Email:info@badwilf.com
We're working on getting the three of us together again, I promise.
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Episode 153:Talkin' Daredevil
The Bad Wilf PodcastIn which Martyn and Gerrod stay sober, yes, really. They bring you a mostly spoiler-free reaction to series 2 of Daredevil.
To Check out Gerrod's Vlog click here.
Check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.
The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Tunein, Miro, Stiticher, Blubrry, Player fm and Itunes.
Twitter:
The show-@TheBWPodcast
Martyn – @BadWilf
Pete – @BeeblePete
Gerrod – @ingerrodsmind
Email:info@badwilf.com
We're working on getting the three of us together again, I promise.
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100
The Minute Doctor Who PodcastWe finally reach episode 100 of TMDWP (though with the number of un-numbered episodes out there we’re closer to 200). It’s my guide to enjoying Doctor Who watching. Follow on Twitter: @TMDWP Email the show: min_dw@yahoo.co.uk Please rate and leave a review on iTunes Available in YouTubeHD – https://youtu.be/ImE86T3yu_w?hd=1
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100
The Minute Doctor Who PodcastWe finally reach episode 100 of TMDWP (though with the number of un-numbered episodes out there we're closer to 200). It's my guide to enjoying Doctor Who watching.
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100
The Minute Doctor Who PodcastWe finally reach episode 100 of TMDWP (though with the number of un-numbered episodes out there we’re closer to 200). It’s my guide to enjoying Doctor Who watching. Follow on Twitter: @TMDWP Email the show: min_dw@yahoo.co.uk Please rate and leave a review on iTunes Available in YouTubeHD – https://youtu.be/ImE86T3yu_w?hd=1
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100
The Minute Doctor Who PodcastWe finally reach episode 100 of TMDWP (though with the number of un-numbered episodes out there we're closer to 200). It's my guide to enjoying Doctor Who watching.
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Supergirl Comes to Television
Discussing WhoIn this episode we talk about the Supergirl television program on CBS. We compare this version to the comics and speculate on what's to come. Hosted by Kyle Jones and Clarence Brown.
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Supergirl Comes to Television
Discussing WhoIn this episode we talk about the Supergirl television program on CBS. We compare this version to the comics and speculate on what's to come. Hosted by Kyle Jones and Clarence Brown.
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Pharos Project 205: Inspectre Gadgets
The Pharos Project PodcastThis year, we decide to do some bonding. Then totally forget that as we argue like buggery over the last Bond film Spectre.
Twitter and stuff you should already know.
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Pharos Project 205: Inspectre Gadgets
The Pharos Project PodcastThis year, we decide to do some bonding. Then totally forget that as we argue like buggery over the last Bond film Spectre.
Twitter and stuff you should already know.
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Pharos Project 205: Inspectre Gadgets
The Pharos Project PodcastThis year, we decide to do some bonding. Then totally forget that as we argue like buggery over the last Bond film Spectre.
Twitter and stuff you should already know.
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Pharos Project 205: Inspectre Gadgets
The Pharos Project PodcastThis year, we decide to do some bonding. Then totally forget that as we argue like buggery over the last Bond film Spectre.
Twitter and stuff you should already know.
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Pharos Project 205: Inspectre Gadgets
The Pharos Project PodcastThis year, we decide to do some bonding. Then totally forget that as we argue like buggery over the last Bond film Spectre.
Twitter and stuff you should already know.
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Pharos Project 205: Inspectre Gadgets
The Pharos Project PodcastThis year, we decide to do some bonding. Then totally forget that as we argue like buggery over the last Bond film Spectre.
Twitter and stuff you should already know.
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Discussing Who Episode 002 Supergirl on CBS
Discussing WhoIn this episode we talk about the Supergirl television program on CBS. We compare this version to the comics and speculate on what’s to come. Hosted by Kyle Jones and Clarence Brown.

Want more Discussing Who? Follow us on social media!
@DiscussingWho on Twitter
DiscussingWho on FacebookPlease subscribe to our podcast on Apple iTunes or via RSS with your favorite podcatcher.
Subscribe via iTunes
Subscribe via RSS
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Discussing Who Episode 002 Supergirl on CBS
Discussing WhoIn this episode we talk about the Supergirl television program on CBS. We compare this version to the comics and speculate on what’s to come. Hosted by Kyle Jones and Clarence Brown.

Want more Discussing Who? Follow us on social media!
@DiscussingWho on Twitter
DiscussingWho on FacebookPlease subscribe to our podcast on Apple iTunes or via RSS with your favorite podcatcher.
Subscribe via iTunes
Subscribe via RSS
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DIDDLY DUM PODCAST 054 - Conventionality Belongs to Yesterday
Diddly Dum Podcast
Paul Winter, the Co-ordinator of the Doctor Who Appreciation Society, joins the Four Faces of Delusion to talk about conventions and whether the days of the fan convention are numbered. We cover first conventions, their increasing cost, the most bizarre rules on autographs and selfies, and buying Nick Courtney drinks.Matt talks of the magic of meeting Peter Capaldi. Hayden regales us with tales of the day he consoled a despondent Sylvester McCoy on his shoulder and Terrance Dicks bought him a cider. Meanwhile Doc relates the day he wet himself at the Blackpool Doctor Who Exhibition.
Along the way, we pay a special Doctor Who themed tribute to the late Sylvia Anderson, Matt reports on his recent trip to Sheffield for The Valiant 2016 convention, and Hayden reports on his recent trip to Cardiff’s Doctor Who Experience to take the TARDIS Set Tour.
Direct MP3 Download Link = DDPC054 – Conventionality Belongs to Yesterday
We can also be found on the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance
Find Diddly Dum pics on Tumblr.
THE DIDDLY DUM WHOSEUM CAN BE VISITED HERE.
Email us at diddlydumpodcast@yahoo.co.uk
SHOWNOTES
(00:00:00) On 15 March 2016, we lost Sylvia Anderson, best known for her Supermarionation collaborations with her husband Gerry Anderson and for being the voice of “Thunderbirds” character, Lady Penelope. In the early 1970s, Doc attended a “Bring & Buy” sale at his school and purchased the vinyl LP of “Lady Penelope Investigates – The Stately Homes Robberies” from which the song “The Abominable Snowman” sung by Lady Penelope and Parker) is taken as a tribute.
(00:16:51) Pictures from William Russell’s 1950s screen test for Ben-Hur can be found at our Tumblr site here.
(00:19:00) Doc recently guested on Episode 52 of Rob and Mark’s “42 to Doomsday” podcast.
(00:19:25) Matt recently attended The Valiant 2016 convention in Sheffield.
(00:44:20) Peter Capaldi sends his greetings to the Diddly Dum Podcast.
(00:55:00) Hayden recently attended the TARDIS Studio Set Tour at the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff. A selection of photos from Hayden’s visit can be found in the March 2016 section of our Tumblr page here.
(01:22:40) On 24 April 2016. Matt will be hosting “An Audience with Bob Baker” at the Fab Cafe in Manchester.
(01:36:55) A young Hayden and his sister meet Deborah and Jack Watling at Clacton-on-Sea.
(01:38:00) Hayden consoles Sylvester McCoy after making him feel old at the “Time 4” convention (2010).
The Diddly Dum Podcast acknowledges the copyright of anyone we've pinched stuff from.

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DIDDLY DUM PODCAST 054 - Conventionality Belongs to Yesterday
Diddly Dum Podcast
Paul Winter, the Co-ordinator of the Doctor Who Appreciation Society, joins the Four Faces of Delusion to talk about conventions and whether the days of the fan convention are numbered. We cover first conventions, their increasing cost, the most bizarre rules on autographs and selfies, and buying Nick Courtney drinks.Matt talks of the magic of meeting Peter Capaldi. Hayden regales us with tales of the day he consoled a despondent Sylvester McCoy on his shoulder and Terrance Dicks bought him a cider. Meanwhile Doc relates the day he wet himself at the Blackpool Doctor Who Exhibition.
Along the way, we pay a special Doctor Who themed tribute to the late Sylvia Anderson, Matt reports on his recent trip to Sheffield for The Valiant 2016 convention, and Hayden reports on his recent trip to Cardiff’s Doctor Who Experience to take the TARDIS Set Tour.
Direct MP3 Download Link = DDPC054 – Conventionality Belongs to Yesterday
We can also be found on the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance
Find Diddly Dum pics on Tumblr.
THE DIDDLY DUM WHOSEUM CAN BE VISITED HERE.
Email us at diddlydumpodcast@yahoo.co.uk
SHOWNOTES
(00:00:00) On 15 March 2016, we lost Sylvia Anderson, best known for her Supermarionation collaborations with her husband Gerry Anderson and for being the voice of “Thunderbirds” character, Lady Penelope. In the early 1970s, Doc attended a “Bring & Buy” sale at his school and purchased the vinyl LP of “Lady Penelope Investigates – The Stately Homes Robberies” from which the song “The Abominable Snowman” sung by Lady Penelope and Parker) is taken as a tribute.
(00:16:51) Pictures from William Russell’s 1950s screen test for Ben-Hur can be found at our Tumblr site here.
(00:19:00) Doc recently guested on Episode 52 of Rob and Mark’s “42 to Doomsday” podcast.
(00:19:25) Matt recently attended The Valiant 2016 convention in Sheffield.
(00:44:20) Peter Capaldi sends his greetings to the Diddly Dum Podcast.
(00:55:00) Hayden recently attended the TARDIS Studio Set Tour at the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff. A selection of photos from Hayden’s visit can be found in the March 2016 section of our Tumblr page here.
(01:22:40) On 24 April 2016. Matt will be hosting “An Audience with Bob Baker” at the Fab Cafe in Manchester.
(01:36:55) A young Hayden and his sister meet Deborah and Jack Watling at Clacton-on-Sea.
(01:38:00) Hayden consoles Sylvester McCoy after making him feel old at the “Time 4” convention (2010).
The Diddly Dum Podcast acknowledges the copyright of anyone we've pinched stuff from.

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DIDDLY DUM PODCAST 054 - Conventionality Belongs to Yesterday
Diddly Dum PodcastPaul Winter, the Co-ordinator of the Doctor Who Appreciation Society, joins the Four Faces of Delusion to talk about conventions and whether the days of the fan convention are numbered. We cover first conventions, their increasing cost, the most bizarre rules on autographs and selfies, and buying Nick Courtney drinks.
Matt talks of the magic of meeting Peter Capaldi. Hayden regales us with tales of the day he consoled a despondent Sylvester McCoy on his shoulder and Terrance Dicks bought him a cider. Meanwhile Doc relates the day he wet himself at the Blackpool Doctor Who Exhibition.
Along the way, we pay a special Doctor Who themed tribute to the late Sylvia Anderson, Matt reports on his recent trip to Sheffield for The Valiant 2016 convention, and Hayden reports on his recent trip to Cardiff’s Doctor Who Experience to take the TARDIS Set Tour.
Direct MP3 Download Link = DDPC054 – Conventionality Belongs to Yesterday
We can also be found on the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance
Find Diddly Dum pics on Tumblr.
THE DIDDLY DUM WHOSEUM CAN BE VISITED HERE.
Email us at diddlydumpodcast@yahoo.co.uk
SHOWNOTES
(00:00:00) On 15 March 2016, we lost Sylvia Anderson, best known for her Supermarionation collaborations with her husband Gerry Anderson and for being the voice of “Thunderbirds” character, Lady Penelope. In the early 1970s, Doc attended a “Bring & Buy” sale at his school and purchased the vinyl LP of “Lady Penelope Investigates – The Stately Homes Robberies” from which the song “The Abominable Snowman” sung by Lady Penelope and Parker) is taken as a tribute.
(00:16:51) Pictures from William Russell’s 1950s screen test for Ben-Hur can be found at our Tumblr site here.
(00:19:00) Doc recently guested on Episode 52 of Rob and Mark’s “42 to Doomsday” podcast.
(00:19:25) Matt recently attended The Valiant 2016 convention in Sheffield.
(00:44:20) Peter Capaldi sends his greetings to the Diddly Dum Podcast.
(00:55:00) Hayden recently attended the TARDIS Studio Set Tour at the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff. A selection of photos from Hayden’s visit can be found in the March 2016 section of our Tumblr page here.
(01:22:40) On 24 April 2016. Matt will be hosting “An Audience with Bob Baker” at the Fab Cafe in Manchester.
(01:36:55) A young Hayden and his sister meet Deborah and Jack Watling at Clacton-on-Sea (1999).
(01:38:00) Hayden consoles Sylvester McCoy after making him feel old at the “Time 4” convention (2010).
The Diddly Dum Podcast acknowledges the copyright of anyone we've pinched stuff from.

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DIDDLY DUM PODCAST 054 - Conventionality Belongs to Yesterday
Diddly Dum PodcastPaul Winter, the Co-ordinator of the Doctor Who Appreciation Society, joins the Four Faces of Delusion to talk about conventions and whether the days of the fan convention are numbered. We cover first conventions, their increasing cost, the most bizarre rules on autographs and selfies, and buying Nick Courtney drinks.
Matt talks of the magic of meeting Peter Capaldi. Hayden regales us with tales of the day he consoled a despondent Sylvester McCoy on his shoulder and Terrance Dicks bought him a cider. Meanwhile Doc relates the day he wet himself at the Blackpool Doctor Who Exhibition.
Along the way, we pay a special Doctor Who themed tribute to the late Sylvia Anderson, Matt reports on his recent trip to Sheffield for The Valiant 2016 convention, and Hayden reports on his recent trip to Cardiff’s Doctor Who Experience to take the TARDIS Set Tour.
Direct MP3 Download Link = DDPC054 – Conventionality Belongs to Yesterday
We can also be found on the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance
Find Diddly Dum pics on Tumblr.
THE DIDDLY DUM WHOSEUM CAN BE VISITED HERE.
Email us at diddlydumpodcast@yahoo.co.uk
SHOWNOTES
(00:00:00) On 15 March 2016, we lost Sylvia Anderson, best known for her Supermarionation collaborations with her husband Gerry Anderson and for being the voice of “Thunderbirds” character, Lady Penelope. In the early 1970s, Doc attended a “Bring & Buy” sale at his school and purchased the vinyl LP of “Lady Penelope Investigates – The Stately Homes Robberies” from which the song “The Abominable Snowman” sung by Lady Penelope and Parker) is taken as a tribute.
(00:16:51) Pictures from William Russell’s 1950s screen test for Ben-Hur can be found at our Tumblr site here.
(00:19:00) Doc recently guested on Episode 52 of Rob and Mark’s “42 to Doomsday” podcast.
(00:19:25) Matt recently attended The Valiant 2016 convention in Sheffield.
(00:44:20) Peter Capaldi sends his greetings to the Diddly Dum Podcast.
(00:55:00) Hayden recently attended the TARDIS Studio Set Tour at the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff. A selection of photos from Hayden’s visit can be found in the March 2016 section of our Tumblr page here.
(01:22:40) On 24 April 2016. Matt will be hosting “An Audience with Bob Baker” at the Fab Cafe in Manchester.
(01:36:55) A young Hayden and his sister meet Deborah and Jack Watling at Clacton-on-Sea (1999).
(01:38:00) Hayden consoles Sylvester McCoy after making him feel old at the “Time 4” convention (2010).
The Diddly Dum Podcast acknowledges the copyright of anyone we've pinched stuff from.

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RRR 128, Inc. Writing Update and Doctor Who: The Dominators (1968)
Roy's Rocket RadioNews: Refugee Crisis, Very Busy and Sick (Again!), Shout Outs: Shouts, Want a Shout? Writing: Update, TV: Doctor Who: The Dominators (1968), Movies: Cthulhu (2007), Comics: Snowfall, The King in Yellow, Technology: iPhone SE, Samsung Gear VR, Twitter Audit, Vistaprint, EXO Mars, How to Backup Social Media, Too Much Data
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RRR 128, Inc. Writing Update and Doctor Who: The Dominators (1968)
Roy's Rocket RadioNews: Refugee Crisis, Very Busy and Sick (Again!), Shout Outs: Shouts, Want a Shout? Writing: Update, TV: Doctor Who: The Dominators (1968), Movies: Cthulhu (2007), Comics: Snowfall, The King in Yellow, Technology: iPhone SE, Samsung Gear VR, Twitter Audit, Vistaprint, EXO Mars, How to Backup Social Media, Too Much Data
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RRR128 Doctor Who: The Dominators (1968)
Roy's Rocket RadioNews: Refugee Crisis, Very Busy and Sick (Again!), Shout Outs: Shouts, Want a Shout? Writing: Update, TV: Doctor Who: The Dominators (1968), Movies: Cthulhu (2007), Comics: Snowfall, The King in Yellow, Technology: iPhone SE, Samsung Gear VR, Twitter Audit, Vistaprint, EXO Mars, How to Backup Social Media, Too Much Data
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RRR128 Doctor Who: The Dominators (1968)
Roy's Rocket RadioNews: Refugee Crisis, Very Busy and Sick (Again!), Shout Outs: Shouts, Want a Shout? Writing: Update, TV: Doctor Who: The Dominators (1968), Movies: Cthulhu (2007), Comics: Snowfall, The King in Yellow, Technology: iPhone SE, Samsung Gear VR, Twitter Audit, Vistaprint, EXO Mars, How to Backup Social Media, Too Much Data
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RRR128 Doctor Who: The Dominators (1968)
Roy's Rocket RadioNews: Refugee Crisis, Very Busy and Sick (Again!), Shout Outs: Shouts, Want a Shout? Writing: Update, TV: Doctor Who: The Dominators (1968), Movies: Cthulhu (2007), Comics: Snowfall, The King in Yellow, Technology: iPhone SE, Samsung Gear VR, Twitter Audit, Vistaprint, EXO Mars, How to Backup Social Media, Too Much Data
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RRR128 Doctor Who: The Dominators (1968)
Roy's Rocket RadioNews: Refugee Crisis, Very Busy and Sick (Again!), Shout Outs: Shouts, Want a Shout? Writing: Update, TV: Doctor Who: The Dominators (1968), Movies: Cthulhu (2007), Comics: Snowfall, The King in Yellow, Technology: iPhone SE, Samsung Gear VR, Twitter Audit, Vistaprint, EXO Mars, How to Backup Social Media, Too Much Data
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The Witch's Familiar Episode Commentary
A Mad Man with a Box
It is time once again to watch along with Stephen and Lauren as we talk over the second part of the series 9 opener. “The Witch’s Familiar.”
We also discuss some of the week’s news headlines and Lauren gives us a quick run down on the inaugural Silcon Valley Comic-Con.
Enjoy!
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The Witch's Familiar Episode Commentary
A Mad Man with a Box
It is time once again to watch along with Stephen and Lauren as we talk over the second part of the series 9 opener. “The Witch’s Familiar.”
We also discuss some of the week’s news headlines and Lauren gives us a quick run down on the inaugural Silcon Valley Comic-Con.
Enjoy!
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Episode 200: The Airzone Solution Review
The Blue Box PodcastThe Blue Box Podcast - Episode 200: The Airzone Solution Review Brought to you every Saturday by Starburst Columnist - JR Southall, Lee Rawlings, Mark Cockram and Simon Brett.
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Episode 200: The Airzone Solution Review
The Blue Box PodcastThe Blue Box Podcast - Episode 200: The Airzone Solution Review Brought to you every Saturday by Starburst Columnist - JR Southall, Lee Rawlings, Mark Cockram and Simon Brett.
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Big Blue Box Podcast - Episode 83
The Doctor Who Big Blue Box PodcastWell howdy do Who fans. Let’s kick off with some interesting Who news before we roll onto Fifth Doctor territory.
The News
A couple of upcoming fan projects need your content contributions, DW is available in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Capaldi accepts Guinness World Record for the largest number of cosplayers.
Merch Corner
The Fourth Doctor Adventures arrive from Titan Comics, The Essential Doctor Who #7 – The Time Lords is now out and you can now pre-order the 10th Doctor Tales audio book read by David Tennant and Catherine Tate to name a few.
“Four to Doomsday” Review
It’s great to visit the Fifth Doctor again as it feels like ages since we last did a review from his era. What do we make of this one? Enlightened or did we need persuading to watch it?
Some great news and a very interesting review of Four to Doomsday, thank you so much for your thoughts. Next week is one we’ve wanted to do for ages, it’s the Tennant story Midnight. Until then have a great week and remember – Allons-y!
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Big Blue Box Podcast - Episode 83
The Doctor Who Big Blue Box PodcastWell howdy do Who fans. Let’s kick off with some interesting Who news before we roll onto Fifth Doctor territory.
The News
A couple of upcoming fan projects need your content contributions, DW is available in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Capaldi accepts Guinness World Record for the largest number of cosplayers.
Merch Corner
The Fourth Doctor Adventures arrive from Titan Comics, The Essential Doctor Who #7 – The Time Lords is now out and you can now pre-order the 10th Doctor Tales audio book read by David Tennant and Catherine Tate to name a few.
“Four to Doomsday” Review
It’s great to visit the Fifth Doctor again as it feels like ages since we last did a review from his era. What do we make of this one? Enlightened or did we need persuading to watch it?
Some great news and a very interesting review of Four to Doomsday, thank you so much for your thoughts. Next week is one we’ve wanted to do for ages, it’s the Tennant story Midnight. Until then have a great week and remember – Allons-y!
