Traveling the Vortex
- Description:
- A podcast dedicated to the show Doctor Who with a perspective from two Midwest United States fans, and one person being introduced to the Doctor for the first time.
Homepage: http://travelingthevortex.com/
RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/travelvortex?format=xml
- Episodes:
- 980
- Average Episode Duration:
- 0:1:08:27
- Longest Episode Duration:
- 0:3:39:04
- Total Duration of all Episodes:
- 46 days, 14 hours, 4 minutes and 34 seconds
- Earliest Episode:
- 6 January 2011 (8:03am GMT)
- Latest Episode:
- 27 July 2024 (9:00pm GMT)
- Average Time Between Episodes:
- 5 days, 1 hours, 15 minutes and 43 seconds
Traveling the Vortex Episodes
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Episode 266 - Brought to You By...
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 5 minutes and 39 seconds
In this episode of the podcast, we begin our reviews of Series 2 of Big Finish’s Eighth Doctor Adventures, starring Paul McGann and Sheridan Smith. We start off with the first two entries in the series, Dead London and Max Warp. We share our opinions of the episodes, and give our impressions of the stories and performances.Also, some news to talk about this week, including the recent loss of Doctor Who in the U.S. on the streaming services Netflix and Hulu. We discuss what it could mean for the series and it’s ability to attract new viewers to the show.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 266 - Brought to You By...
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 5 minutes and 39 secondsIn this episode of the podcast, we begin our reviews of Series 2 of Big Finish’s Eighth Doctor Adventures, starring Paul McGann and Sheridan Smith. We start off with the first two entries in the series, Dead London and Max Warp. We share our opinions of the episodes, and give our impressions of the stories and performances.Also, some news to talk about this week, including the recent loss of Doctor Who in the U.S. on the streaming services Netflix and Hulu. We discuss what it could mean for the series and it’s ability to attract new viewers to the show.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 265 - The Beasts Within
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 35 minutes and 59 secondsIn this week’s podcast we revisit the novel Lethbridge-Stewart: Beast of Fang Rock by Andy Frankham-Allen, for a spoiler filled review of the book. We give our no holds barred review of the story in the continuing line of books.Before that, however, we review another story in Candy Jar Books’ range of Lethbridge-Stewart stories, this time the short story entitled, The Cult of the Grinning Man by Tom Dexter which precedes Beast of Fang Rock in the chronology.
And, finally we are joined this week by friend-of-the-show, Andy Frankham-Allen. Andy shares some insight into the the line, as well as how he came to write and help steer the ship for the series.
Plus, we discuss the news that Steven Moffat is leaving Doctor Who, and that we will only see one story this year before the series is moved to the Spring of 2017.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 265 - The Beasts Within
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 35 minutes and 59 secondsIn this week’s podcast we revisit the novel Lethbridge-Stewart: Beast of Fang Rock by Andy Frankham-Allen, for a spoiler filled review of the book. We give our no holds barred review of the story in the continuing line of books.Before that, however, we review another story in Candy Jar Books’ range of Lethbridge-Stewart stories, this time the short story entitled, The Cult of the Grinning Man by Tom Dexter which precedes Beast of Fang Rock in the chronology.
And, finally we are joined this week by friend-of-the-show, Andy Frankham-Allen. Andy shares some insight into the the line, as well as how he came to write and help steer the ship for the series.
Plus, we discuss the news that Steven Moffat is leaving Doctor Who, and that we will only see one story this year before the series is moved to the Spring of 2017.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 264 - Searching for Sylvester
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 54 minutes and 10 secondsIn this week’s podcast we return to our “Beyond the Doctor” installments and pick up where we left off last year with Seventh Doctor actor, Sylvester McCoy. This time we look at the 1979 horror film, Dracula, also starring Frank Langella in the title role as well as Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasence and Kate Nelligan. We give our impression of the film as a whole, as well as the performance (what little there was) of McCoy.Also, news of the week, some sad, but some happy.
And of course, your… oops, no. Mailbox issues may be to blame for the lack of feedback this week. Well, that’s what we’re telling ourselves this time.
Enjoy!
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Episode 264 - Searching for Sylvester
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 54 minutes and 10 secondsIn this week’s podcast we return to our “Beyond the Doctor” installments and pick up where we left off last year with Seventh Doctor actor, Sylvester McCoy. This time we look at the 1979 horror film, Dracula, also starring Frank Langella in the title role as well as Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasence and Kate Nelligan. We give our impression of the film as a whole, as well as the performance (what little there was) of McCoy.Also, news of the week, some sad, but some happy.
And of course, your… oops, no. Mailbox issues may be to blame for the lack of feedback this week. Well, that’s what we’re telling ourselves this time.
Enjoy!
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Side Trip 19 - After, After Christmas Special
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 17 minutes and 11 secondsSurprise! We found one more Christmas gift as we took down the tree in the Traveling the Vortex studio, and the name on the tag is you! You know that inevitable gift that got shoved to the very back and slipped behind the tree skirt, only to be found waaaaaay after the holidays.We’ll our oversight in your benefit, because you get an extra treat in your feed this week.
We decided to review a special short story released especially for Christmas by our friends over at Candy jar Books. This is another tale set in the Lethbridge Stewart line called The Fright Before Christmas, written by Tom Dexter. We give our impressions of the story filled with alien spheres, Santa Claus and Buckingham Palace.
It can still be downloaded for free on Candy Jar Books’ website.
Enjoy!
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Side Trip 19 - After, After Christmas Special
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 17 minutes and 11 secondsSurprise! We found one more Christmas gift as we took down the tree in the Traveling the Vortex studio, and the name on the tag is you! You know that inevitable gift that got shoved to the very back and slipped behind the tree skirt, only to be found waaaaaay after the holidays.Well, our oversight in your benefit, because you get an extra treat in your feed this week.
We decided to review a special short story released especially for Christmas by our friends over at Candy jar Books. This is another tale set in the Lethbridge Stewart line called The Fright Before Christmas, written by Tom Dexter. We give our impressions of the story filled with alien spheres, Santa Claus and Buckingham Palace.
It can still be downloaded for free on Candy Jar Books’ website.
Enjoy!!!
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Episode 263 - Batteries Not Included
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 31 minutes and 34 secondsIn this week’s show we say goodbye to Ian and Barbara as they leave the TARDIS crew, but we welcome the Doctor’s next traveling companion Steven. But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. First we review Ian and Barbara’s final adventure as they flee with the Doctor and Vicki from the Daleks, landing at several locations in the Terry Nation penned story, The Chase.We also take this opportunity to deliver another Adversary Archive edition of the podcast, this time featuring the Mechanoids. We explore The World That Waits which was printed in the Dalek Annual, ‘The Dalek World’, printed in 1965. Then we look two comic stories printed in the pages of ‘TV Century 21’ with Eve of War and Impasse. Then we round out the archive with a newer story from the pages of ‘Doctor Who Files 11: The Cult of Skaro’ with a story called Birth of a Legend.
Plus, we look at a few news items of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 263 - Batteries Not Included
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 31 minutes and 34 secondsIn this week’s show we say goodbye to Ian and Barbara as they leave the TARDIS crew, but we welcome the Doctor’s next traveling companion Steven. But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. First we review Ian and Barbara’s final adventure as they flee with the Doctor and Vicki from the Daleks, landing at several locations in the Terry Nation penned story, The Chase.We also take this opportunity to deliver another Adversary Archive edition of the podcast, this time featuring the Mechanoids. We explore The World That Waits which was printed in the Dalek Annual, ‘The Dalek World’, printed in 1965. Then we look two comic stories printed in the pages of ‘TV Century 21’ with Eve of War and Impasse. Then we round out the archive with a newer story from the pages of ‘Doctor Who Files 11: The Cult of Skaro’ with a story called Birth of a Legend.
Plus, we look at a few news items of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
Shattered Time (A Star Wars/Star Trek/Doctor Who Crossover)
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Episode 262 - The Name Needs Some Work
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 7 minutes and 20 secondsWe return for our first podcast of 2016 with a review of the Ninth Doctor mini-series by the good folks over at Titan Comics. We give our impressions on the five issue story arc by writer Cavan Scott and artist Blair Shedd.Then Davros returns in Big Finish audio play number 65 in the monthly range with the Sixth Doctor and Mel story, The Juggernauts. We’ll share our review of that story as well.
Plus we tackle more news-of-the-week.
And, of course… oh…none again this week? Never mind.
Enjoy!
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Episode 262 - The Name Needs Some Work
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 7 minutes and 20 secondsWe return for our first podcast of 2016 with a review of the Ninth Doctor mini-series by the good folks over at Titan Comics. We give our impressions on the five issue story arc by writer Cavan Scott and artist Blair Shedd.Then Davros returns in Big Finish audio play number 65 in the monthly range with the Sixth Doctor and Mel story, The Juggernauts. We’ll share our review of that story as well.
Plus we tackle more news-of-the-week.
And, of course… oh…none again this week? Never mind.
Enjoy!
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Episode 261 - The Flowchart of River Song
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 20 minutes and 0 secondsIt’s our last podcast of 2015! In this week’s show we review the newest Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Husbands of River Song. Listen as we give our impressions of another outing with Professor Song as she encounters a new incarnation of our favorite traveling spaceman. We share our opinions on how well Steven Moffat was able to do it once again with the reoccurring character.Plus we go over the news of the week, including some recent convention guest announcements.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 261 - The Flowchart of River Song
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 20 minutes and 0 secondsIt’s our last podcast of 2015! In this week’s show we review the newest Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Husbands of River Song. Listen as we give our impressions of another outing with Professor Song as she encounters a new incarnation of our favorite traveling spaceman. We share our opinions on how well Steven Moffat was able to do it once again with the reoccurring character.Plus we go over the news of the week, including some recent convention guest announcements.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Side Trip 18 - Don't Open Until Xmas
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 17 minutes and 31 seconds
And here it is, our 2015 Christmas Special!In this extra Side Trip edition of Traveling the Vortex, give you a little holiday treat, by reviewing a holiday treat from our friends over at Titan Comics. They have released this year a Christmas special of their own with a comic starring the Twelfth Doctor and Clara and featuring a classic villain. We give our impressions on this Yule Tide offering while giving you the special gift of an added bonus episode for you.
Here’s wishing all of our listeners a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Enjoy!
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Side Trip 18 - Don't Open Until Xmas
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 17 minutes and 31 secondsAnd here it is, our 2015 Christmas Special!In this extra Side Trip edition of Traveling the Vortex, give you a little holiday treat, by reviewing a holiday treat from our friends over at Titan Comics. They have released this year a Christmas special of their own with a comic starring the Twelfth Doctor and Clara and featuring a classic villain. We give our impressions on this Yule Tide offering while giving you the special gift of an added bonus episode for you.
Here’s wishing all of our listeners a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Enjoy!
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Episode 260 - From Here to Inferno
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 27 minutes and 51 secondsIn this week’s episode we revisit the world of Col. Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart. this time with a review of three short stories in Candy Jar Books‘ Lethbridge-Stewart line of novels. These are special stories that take place concurrent or in between the established events of the books, The Forgotten Son and The Schizoid Earth.First, we review Ambush (found in the collection, The Top Secret Files. Then we look at the short story, Legacies which explores an “else world” version of events we already know. And finally we give our impressions of One Cold Step.
Then, our long awaited SPOILER FILLED review of The Schizoid Earth. we revisit the novel, and give a more fleshed out opinion of the book by author David McIntee.
But, before all of that, we do get into some SPOILER FREE discussion about the new Star Wars film, The Force Awakens.
Plus, a little Doctor Who: Legacy news from the folks over at Tiny Rebel Games, including some Christmas goodies we can expect over the course of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 260 - From Here to Inferno
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 27 minutes and 51 secondsIn this week’s episode we revisit the world of Col. Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart. this time with a review of three short stories in Candy Jar Books‘ Lethbridge-Stewart line of novels. These are special stories that take place concurrent or in between the established events of the books, The Forgotten Son and The Schizoid Earth.First, we review Ambush (found in the collection, The Top Secret Files. Then we look at the short story, Legacies which explores an “else world” version of events we already know. And finally we give our impressions of One Cold Step.
Then, our long awaited SPOILER FILLED review of The Schizoid Earth. we revisit the novel, and give a more fleshed out opinion of the book by author David McIntee.
But, before all of that, we do get into some SPOILER FREE discussion about the new Star Wars film, The Force Awakens.
Plus, a little Doctor Who: Legacy news from the folks over at Tiny Rebel Games, including some Christmas goodies we can expect over the course of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 259 - Game Time!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 9 minutes and 31 secondsWith Series 9 over until Christmas, we decided it’s time to engage in another Fun and Games episode of the podcast.First, as we play it on the show, we review the Doctor Who edition of that classic question and answer game, Trivial Pursuit.
Then, Shaun will talk about the newest in a line of LEGO video games for consoles, with a review of LEGO Dimensions, and specifically a focus on the Doctor Who portions of the game.
And, for good measure, we decided to throw in one more. We take a look at a game that was found in Doctor Who Annual 1968 called Travels of the TARDIS.
Plus, the usual, including some news of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 259 - Game Time!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 9 minutes and 31 secondsWith Series 9 over until Christmas, we decided it’s time to engage in another Fun and Games episode of the podcast.First, as we play it on the show, we review the Doctor Who edition of that classic question and answer game, Trivial Pursuit.
Then, Shaun will talk about the newest in a line of LEGO video games for consoles, with a review of LEGO Dimensions, and specifically a focus on the Doctor Who portions of the game.
And, for good measure, we decided to throw in one more. We take a look at a game that was found in Doctor Who Annual 1968 called Travels of the TARDIS.
Plus, the usual, including some news of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 258 - The Dropped Plot of Rassilon
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 48 minutes and 57 secondsAnd it is here! The Series 9 finale has aired and it was a doozy. We give our impressions on the the season wrap with our review of Hell Bent and all of it’s Gallifrey goodness.Also, we take a look at some of the news items of the week, including some insights to next season from Steven Moffet, himself.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 258 - The Dropped Plot of Rassilon
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 48 minutes and 57 secondsAnd it is here! The Series 9 finale has aired and it was a doozy. We give our impressions on the the season wrap with our review of Hell Bent and all of it’s Gallifrey goodness.Also, we take a look at some of the news items of the week, including some insights to next season from Steven Moffet, himself.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 257 - Seconds in Eternity
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 17 minutes and 57 secondsIn this week’s podcast we look at Series 9’s penultimate episode as we near the end of the season, with Heaven Sent. Sit back and hear us gush over what is arguably the best story of the season and perhaps of all time. We discuss what we enjoyed about the episode as well as some presumptions about the season finale.Plus, no news this week, but we do spend a little bit of time talking about Doctor Who: Legacy.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 257 - Seconds in Eternity
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 17 minutes and 57 secondsIn this week’s podcast we look at Series 9’s penultimate episode as we near the end of the season, with Heaven Sent. Sit back and hear us gush over what is arguably the best story of the season and perhaps of all time. We discuss what we enjoyed about the episode as well as some presumptions about the season finale.Plus, no news this week, but we do spend a little bit of time talking about Doctor Who: Legacy.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 256 - Nevermore
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 8 minutes and 43 secondsI
n this episode we review the swan song for a particular character of the show. We say goodbye, but question whether this is truly the end for a certain character. We give our impressions on the exit and look at Face the Raven on the whole and discuss the the story and its implications for the future of the series.But first, we review the fourth novel in the on-going Lethbridge-Stewart series published by Candy Jar Books. This time it’s the Nick Walters penned Mutually Assured Domination. We give our impressions on the book which features a return of the Quarks and their ever menacing masters, the Dominators.
Also, a bit of convention new this week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 256 - Nevermore
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 8 minutes and 43 secondsI
n this episode we review the swan song for a particular character of the show. We say goodbye, but question whether this is truly the end for a certain character. We give our impressions on the exit and look at Face the Raven on the whole and discuss the the story and its implications for the future of the series.But first, we review the fourth novel in the on-going Lethbridge-Stewart series published by Candy Jar Books. This time it’s the Nick Walters penned Mutually Assured Domination. We give our impressions on the book which features a return of the Quarks and their ever menacing masters, the Dominators.
Also, a bit of convention new this week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 255 - Enter the Sandmen
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 0 minutes and 34 secondsIn this week’s show, a short one mind you, we look at the latest Series 9 episode of Doctor Who. This week we will be covering our reviews of Sleep No More. Find out what we thought of the story.Also, we share our feelings on some recent news of a possible sequel to the Mark Gatiss penned story. Along with new comic news, an injury sustained by Twelfth Doctor actor, Peter Capaldi and news that Doctor Who will be returning to cinemas by the end of the year.
And, of course… oh wait… no feedback this week? Oh, well, on with the show!
Enjoy!
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Episode 255 - Enter the Sandmen
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 0 minutes and 34 secondsIn this week’s show, a short one mind you, we look at the latest Series 9 episode of Doctor Who. This week we will be covering our reviews of Sleep No More. Find out what we thought of the story.Also, we share our feelings on some recent news of a possible sequel to the Mark Gatiss penned story. Along with new comic news, an injury sustained by Twelfth Doctor actor, Peter Capaldi and news that Doctor Who will be returning to cinemas by the end of the year.
And, of course… oh wait… no feedback this week? Oh, well, on with the show!
Enjoy!
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Episode 254 - You Must Have a Plan
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 6 minutes and 56 secondsIn this week’s show we review the next episode in Series 9 with the second part of the two-part Zygon story, The Zygon Inversion. We’ll give our impressions on what some may consider the best story of the season so far. Oops, did I say too much already?And of course some news rapidly squashing some unnerving rumors that were spread in the tabloids this week concerning Series 10. We give our reactions to both sides of the issue.
Plus, the return of our Doctor Who: Legacy Tip of the Week, with a new one (or perhaps just another subtle reminder) from Shaun on making sure you log in from day to day.
And it’s our Lethbridge-Stewart: Beast of Fang Rock book give-away thanks to our good friends over at Candy Jar Books. Congratulations to our winners!
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 254 - You Must Have a Plan
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 6 minutes and 56 secondsIn this week’s show we review the next episode in Series 9 with the second part of the two-part Zygon story, The Zygon Inversion. We’ll give our impressions on what some may consider the best story of the season so far. Oops, did I say too much already?And of course some news rapidly squashing some unnerving rumors that were spread in the tabloids this week concerning Series 10. We give our reactions to both sides of the issue.
Plus, the return of our Doctor Who: Legacy Tip of the Week, with a new one (or perhaps just another subtle reminder) from Shaun on making sure you log in from day to day.
And it’s our Lethbridge-Stewart: Beast of Fang Rock book give-away thanks to our good friends over at Candy Jar Books. Congratulations to our winners!
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 253 - The Halloween Invasion
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 55 minutes and 57 secondsIn this week’s show we step aside for a brief moment to talk a little bit about our Halloween festivities this week.Then we get down to business and discuss the Halloween broadcast of Series 9 with The Zygon Invasion. We give our impression of this first story in a two-part story arc with lots of surprises and some seriously tense moments.
Also, some good news for the future of the series as well as some exciting announcement out of some of our local and area conventions.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 253 - The Halloween Invasion
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 55 minutes and 57 secondsIn this week’s show we step aside for a brief moment to talk a little bit about our Halloween festivities this week.Then we get down to business and discuss the Halloween broadcast of Series 9 with The Zygon Invasion. We give our impression of this first story in a two-part story arc with lots of surprises and some seriously tense moments.
Also, some good news for the future of the series as well as some exciting announcement out of some of our local and area conventions.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 252 - Pun-Free Zone
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 55 minutes and 33 secondsIn this week’s show we discuss the future, Back to the Future and this week’s celebration of Back to the Future Day.But, it is a podcast about Doctor Who, and there is plenty in store for our musings this episode.
First, we’ll give a spoiler free of the next book in Candy Jar Book’s Lethbridge-Stewart series, ‘Lethbridge-Stewart: Beast of Fang Rock’, written by Andy Frankham-Allen. We offer our insights with a sneak peek at the novel that will be released later this week.
Plus, we’ll look at the latest installment in Doctor Who Series 9 with a review of The Woman Who Lived.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Theta Sigma’s Doctor Who Podcast
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Episode 252 - Pun-Free Zone
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 55 minutes and 33 secondsIn this week’s show we discuss the future, Back to the Future and this week’s celebration of Back to the Future Day.But, it is a podcast about Doctor Who, and there is plenty in store for our musings this episode.
First, we’ll give a spoiler free of the next book in Candy Jar Book’s Lethbridge-Stewart series, ‘Lethbridge-Stewart: Beast of Fang Rock’, written by Andy Frankham-Allen. We offer our insights with a sneak peek at the novel that will be released later this week.
Plus, we’ll look at the latest installment in Doctor Who Series 9 with a review of The Woman Who Lived.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Theta Sigma’s Doctor Who Podcast
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Episode 251 - The Universe is Full of Testosterone
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 4 minutes and 32 secondsIn this week’s podcast we review the latest episode in Doctor Who Series 9 with The Girl Who Died. We give our impression on what could be one of the pivotal stories in the Twelfth Doctor’s era thus far. Also, we evaluate the performance of guest star Maisie Williams in her first appearance as Ashildr.Also, some great news on the recent improvement in the health of another Doctor Who actor.
Plus some information on a website sharing the worldwide broadcast dates for Doctor Who over the past 52 years (thank you Robert).
In addition, thanks to Dan for a return of the Doctor Who Legacy Tip of the Week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
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Episode 251 - The Universe is Full of Testosterone
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 4 minutes and 32 secondsIn this week’s podcast we review the latest episode in Doctor Who Series 9 with The Girl Who Died. We give our impression on what could be one of the pivotal stories in the Twelfth Doctor’s era thus far. Also, we evaluate the performance of guest star Maisie Williams in her first appearance as Ashildr.Also, some great news on the recent improvement in the health of another Doctor Who actor.
Plus some information on a website sharing the worldwide broadcast dates for Doctor Who over the past 52 years (thank you Robert).
In addition, thanks to Dan for a return of the Doctor Who Legacy Tip of the Week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
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Episode 250 - Morning Breath
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 56 minutes and 12 secondsIt’s another “epiversary” edition of Traveling the Vortex! In this, our 250th episode, we only have one topic for discussion, the latest release in Series 9, Before the Flood. We give our opinions and impressions on the second of this two-part story arc.Also, we talk about the upcoming release of special audio commentaries for two Classic Doctor Who stories, The Enemy of the World and The Web of Fear. Plus, LEGO has given us a glimpse of it’s first set in its Doctor Who line. We’ll chime in on that as well.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the podcast:
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Episode 250 - Morning Breath
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 56 minutes and 12 secondsIt’s another “epiversary” edition of Traveling the Vortex! In this, our 250th episode, we only have one topic for discussion, the latest release in Series 9, Before the Flood. We give our opinions and impressions on the second of this two-part story arc.Also, we talk about the upcoming release of special audio commentaries for two Classic Doctor Who stories, The Enemy of the World and The Web of Fear. Plus, LEGO has given us a glimpse of it’s first set in its Doctor Who line. We’ll chime in on that as well.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the podcast:
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Side Trip 17 - Time Eddy Special
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 51 minutes and 32 secondsThe three of us had a chance to go down to Wichita, Kansas over the past weekend to take in the Doctor Who convention, Time Eddy. We had a grand time chatting with fellow fans and hearing some terrific stories from all the quests.In this special Side Trip, we recount our adventures at Time Eddy as well as sit down with some of the stars and notable people connected with the series, both directly and indirectly through other projects.
Included is our discussion of the con and three interviews including actor Peter Purves who played First Doctor companion, Steven Taylor, script editor and writer, Victor Pemberton, and Mad Norwegian Press publisher, editor and writer, Lars Pearson.
Enjoy!
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Episode 249 - More Clever Through Osmosis
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 5 minutes and 39 seconds
In this week’s episode we examine the latest installment in what is shaping up to be a stellar Series 9 as we review Under the Lake. We give our impression of the first part of what will be a 2 part story line.Also, we look at some of the news of the week and give our reactions, including some big news out of Big Finish involving the War Doctor, the Eighth Doctor and The Time War. Exciting stuff is on the horizon from the company that beings us some great Doctor Who audio plays.
Plus, some news about a spin-off series from Doctor Who.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 248 - Grab Your Pointy Sticks
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 50 minutes and 1 secondLots on our plate this this week, with three reviews.First, we review the newly released novel, Lethbridge-Stewart: The Schizoid Earth, written by David A McIntee and released by Candy Jar Books. We deliver a non-spoiler review of this story, the second in the Lethbridge-Stewart line of books.
Next, Titan Comics has released the highly anticipate finale to The Four Doctors comic event. We’ll give our opinions on the last issue in this story arch.
And, finally the equally eagerly awaited second part to a two-part adventure for the Doctor, Clara and Missy, The Witch’s Familiar. Find out what we thought of this epic start to Series 9.
Plus, we’ll have some reaction to the news of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 247 - The Confessional Podcast
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 47 minutes and 22 secondsIt’s finally arrived. No, we’re not referring to this week’s show, which I’m sure you have been eagerly awaiting. Series 9 premiered this weekend, and we finally get a chance to review the first in a two-part story, The Magician’s Apprentice. We give our impressions of the first episode out of the gate for 2015.Also, we are fresh back from this year’s TOPCON, and will discuss our involvement and the convention on the whole.
Plus, some news of the week, including our reactions to the announcement that Jenna Coleman will soon be leaving Doctor Who.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Side Trip 16 - LIVE from TOPCON!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 53 minutes and 45 secondsA special side episode ahead of this week’s regularly scheduled podcast. We were privileged to be guests once again this year at the 2nd annual TOPCON – “Topeka’s Original Comic and Game Expo” that happened this weekend at the Ramada Inn Downtown in Topeka, KS. On Saturday we hosted our first LIVE broadcast that streamed online through our website. If you were unable to attend our panel or listen in live on the internet, well, here is your chance to hear the live recording.We were joined by Eric Collins (know as Dalek Dad), the creator of Red Dalek, who too, was a guest at this year’s convention. He shares with us the concept and construction of what has become a popular convention visitor and guest.
Enjoy!
Find Red Dalek on his Facebook page!
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Episode 246 - Prequels and Finales
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 7 minutes and 28 secondsNo disasters to delay us this week. In this podcast we discuss the recently released prequel to Doctor Who Series 9. Things kick off in a reather mysterious way with the Doctor returning to Karn and visiting with a familiar face, Ohila.Then, we discuss the two-part season finale of the first year of the Doctor Who – Eight Doctor audios from big finish. We discuss the revelations and machination therein.
Plus there’s new Torchwood news to study and discuss with another announcement from Big Finish.
And, of course… oh, wait, no feedback this week.
Well, enjoy anyway!
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Episode 245 - All Praise the Great One
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 48 minutes and 26 secondsWhew! After some tense moments this week, we are finally able to bring you this week’s show. Following a few computer crashes, recovery of files, recording of some new ones, and a bit of editing wizardry, another podcast is in the books. This week, we surmount the curse and bring you our review of the Third Doctor’s final story, Planet of the Spiders. We share our opinions of the end of an era for the show. And be sure to stick around after the credits for a special piece by Dr. Phil of the Adventures in Time Space and Music podcast as he explores some of the music of Planet of the Spiders.Also, we give our impressions of the recently released trailer for the first story in Series 9, The Magician’s Apprentice. We also chat about the announcement that River Song will return in time for Christmas, and more in the ongoing saga of the release of the Second Doctor story, The Underwater Menace to DVD.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
12 Byzantine Rulers podcast (not “Emperors” as Dr. Phil mistakenly says in his feedback)
The Doctor’s Greed – Doctor Who – Planet of the Spiders
#StarWarsWithFriends Schedule
Traveling the Vortex Book Club on Goodreads.com
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Episode 244 - Rewriting History
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 28 minutes and 23 secondsIn this week’s show we visit, once again, some Big Finish audio plays, this time featuring the Fifth Doctor. First we examine the First Doctor and Turlough in the story, Singularity. Then we review the next Fifth Doctor, Peri and Erimem audio, The Council of Nicaea.Also, we take a look at issue #3 in the Titan Comics Four Doctors Event. We give our impressions on the story thus far.
Plus, news of the week which includes an update and announcement out of the upcoming Doctor Who convention taking place in Wichita, Kansas next month, Time Eddy.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
Big Bang Generation (12th Doctor novel featuring Bernice Summerfield)
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Episode 243 - The Sandwich of Monte Cristo
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 48 minutes and 16 secondsIn this week’s show, Shaun describes to Keith and Glenn a favorite culinary delight.But, the important things are the materials for review. First we look at the second issue in Titan Comics‘ Fourth Doctor Event. We give out impression on the Paul Cornell written story with art by Neil Edwards.
Also, we review another pair of Big Finish Doctor Who Main Range titles, beginning with the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn in Medicinal Purposes, followed by Pier Pressure, both written by Robert Ross.
Plus, we’ll get through some news-of-the-week, AND discuss the newly released update to Doctor Who: Legacy, 3.0 from Tiny Rebel Games.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 242 - Accidents, Injuries, and Comic Books
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 0 minutes and 58 secondsThis week’s show if finally released! We explain what caused our delay to the feeds this week, and recount some other details.But, the topic at hand on this show is Doctor Who Comic Books, by our friends over at Titan Comics. We cover the next few issues of the 10th (#10), 11th (#12-15) and 12th Doctors (#6-10) to get caught up. And as the first issue of the Paul Cornell scripted "Four Doctors" which released last week, we’ll give our impressions of issue #1.
Plus we’ll review the latest trailer for Series 9, and discuss the news of the week.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned on the show:
BBC – Doctor Who Mission Dalek
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Episode 241 - Bats in the Belfry
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 22 minutes and 54 secondsIn this week’s episode we take a little break from reviews to discuss Shaun and Keith’s trips to Kansas City Comic Con which in its first year featured none other than the Sixth Doctor, Colin Baker. Both recount their visits to KC and experiences at the con.Also, lots of other convention announcements to get to, including LI Who, Chicago TARDIS, Gallifrey One, and our local convention, TopCon.
Plus, we talk about the news of the week, including an unsettling rumor about the possible fate of Doctor Who next year, and we speculate on what it could mean if it’s true.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 240 - Ace!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 38 minutes and 4 secondsIn this week’s podcast we draw together the story arc in the Seventh Doctor’s era that has come to be known as “The Ace Trilogy”, comprised of Ghostlight, The Curse of Fenric, and Survival. That kicks off our discussion of our “Companion Archive’ featuring Dorothy Gale “Ace” McShane. We discuss the trilogy and the impact that Ace, played by actress Sophie Aldred, had on the series and the Doctor. We also study her relationship to the Doctor and how the character progressed from her first appearance in Dragonfire, all the way to her final television appearance in Survival (of course, she would appear once again in Dimensions in Time, but we try to forget that).Also, our reaction to some of the news-of-the-week in Doctor Who.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
