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 151 - It's GrrrrEight!
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In this week’s show we added a little something extra that wasn’t on the schedule. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are aware that Steven Moffat and The BBC offered us a little surprise last week, with the release of The Night of the Doctor, featuring the long awaited return of Paul McGann on film as the Eighth Doctor. That could not go unaddressed, so finally our review of the minisode.But, business as usual, we go back on schedule and take a look at The Doctor Revisited: The Tenth Doctor, and offer our impressions on the special.
Then, a look at Ten’s run with a retrospective on the era, revealing our, as well our listener’s picks for the most representative story.
Plus, a look a the other news of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Change.org petition to bring McGann back as the Eighth Doctor
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Episode 150 - Celebrations Abound and the Winners Are...
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s show we announce the winners of our download contest. Congratulations to those geeing a vinyl figure.Also, we review the Tenth Doctor and Martha story in the recent Prisoners of Time story arc with issue number 10. Then we take a look at the Third Doctor story, The Daemons and all its goodness.
Plus, a look at the Day of the Doctor trailers that were released this weekend, ahead of this month’s 50th anniversary special.
And, our reactions to some of the news of the week.
Oh, and of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this week’s show:
Interview with Colin Baker mentioned in Rachel’s feedback can be found here.
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Episode 149 - One Forty Mime
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondThis week’s show is a short one. And it’s a good thing, too. We get a little silly this week with only one thing to review. This time we tackle the Fourth Doctor’s first story of Season Thirteen, Terror of the Zygons. We give our impressions of this early classic.Also, a look at some of the news items of the week including push on change.org to make the Empire State Building light up blue on the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who.
Also, an announcement from this year’s Children in Need special, and some updates to L.I. Who‘s schedule which is coming up this weekend.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links and notes mentioned in this week’s show:
Rachel’s Doctor Who Halloween decorations can be found here on her blog.
The Off Broadway Theater show Doctor U mentioned by Chrissy.
Incredible Optimus Prime Halloween costume:
Listener, Lisa, sent us a photo of where she typically listens to our podcast. It’s very tranquil. We thought we’d share.
From Lisa: Humboldt Bay (the south end) is on the right and the Pacific ocean is there on the left…
The road is several miles long and its absolute beautiful.
I usually save your podcast to enjoy out there.
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Episode 148 - Eerily Spooky
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s show we have a Halloween treat. We review the Doctor Who novel, Forever Autumn by Mark Morris, featuring the Tenth Doctor and Martha. It truly is an eerily spooky fun time.Plus, another Tenth Doctor adventure, this time with Donna. This time Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctor 10: Death’s Deal, and audio read and performed by Catherine Tate, and written by Darren Jones.
Also, a look back at this week’s news including the recent announcement that Doctor Who – The Day of the Doctor will be showing across the U.S. including our hometown of Topeka, Kansas.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 147 - Nine in the Afternoon
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s show, we take a look back over the Ninth Doctor’s era. First a look at the recently aired, The Doctor Revisited – The Ninth Doctor. Then we gather up all the episodes in Series One to weed down our picks for the best representation of Nine’s run.Plus, big news of the week, as we discuss the newly released 50th Anniversary trailer and look at all its goodness.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
Michelle’s note about “Ghost Light” in the preface of Lungbarow” – If you can get a hold of a copy of the book, it lays out the process of the novel including some interesting facts about how the premise was changed and set on Earth for the Ghost Light T.V. story. Sounds like things got watered down in the mix and the idea plays out better in the novel, Lungbarrow.
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Episode 146 - Up on a Soapbox
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s episode – NEW EPISODES… ahum…sorry, we talk about the wonderful news of the two Patrick Troughton stories, The Enemy of the World and The Web of Fear. Plus, our review of the Seventh Doctor and Ace mass confusion and randomness known as Ghostlight.
Then, Mel takes a turn with Seven in the Big Finish audio drama, The Fires of Vulcan.
We’ll look at some other news and reports this week, and of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 145 - Sparkling Vampires Need Not Apply
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s show we take a trip back to the Sixth Doctor’s era for the Big Finish audio story Project: Twilight. Then we jump ahead in the Doctor’s time stream for a look a the Ninth Doctor and Rose story in IDW Prisoners of Time number 9 with the BIG reveal.Also, a look at some big announcements, including and update to the rumor of missing episodes recently located.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 144 - Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s episode… SHAUN’S BACK! Yes, Shaun has returned from the The Aloha State, and brings with him a treat, he shares his many adventures on the island of Maui. But, before that, we do have some business to attend to, namely this week’s review of the Ninth Doctor Adventure – Destiny of the Doctor: Night of the Whisper. We’ll give our opinions on this story co-produced by Big Finish and Audio GO.
Also, a look at the news of the week.
And, of course, you’re feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 143 - Spy Games
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondWe are a man down this week, as Shaun is sunning himself on the beaches of Maui, but alas the show must go on. So, Keith and Glenn have brought out the printed material for some book reviews from the Eighth Doctor era. First up is Glenn’s review of EarthWorld by Jacqueline Rayner, featuring the Eighth Doctor, Fitz and Anji. Then Keith delves into a tale of mystery, espionage and spy games in the novel, Trading Futures by Lance Parkin, also featuring Eight, Fitz and Anji.But never fear, we will have your weekly dose of news happening in the world of Doctor Who. With some more 50th Anniversary tidbits. Plus another Chicago TARDIS announcement.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
Chrissy’s review of EarthWorld
Pictures from Brenda’s trip showing The Shard and the Cafe from The Bells of St. John
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Episode 142 - Sunday Funnies
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s episode we heap on a ton of Eighth Doctor reviews, first with a look at the Big Finish – Audio GO production, Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctors – Enemy Aliens. Next, a review of the Eighth Doctor’s turn in the IDW series, Prisoners of Time. Then, a look at the complete (on screen) era of number Eight with our retrospective of Paul McGann’s turn in the role.Also, a look at the news of the week, including 50th Anniversary announcements, interviews, speculation and rumors.
Plus, some new Gallifrey One guest announcements.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
Big Finish Games – “The Tesla Effect..a Tex Murphy Adventure” & the gamer site GOG.com for older adventures
Librarian in the TARDIS – Eighth Doctor Review
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Episode 141 - Technical Difficulties, Too: The Sequel
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this technically challenged show we review the Eighth Doctor Big Finish Audio adventure, Terror Firma. Then a look at BBC America’s dismal representation of Eight’s era, as we share our remarks about The Doctor Revisited: The Eighth Doctor.Also, as usual we’ll have a look at the news of the week, including the latest in a line of Doctor Who games, Risk!
And of Course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this week’s show:
A look at the upcoming Doctor Who Risk
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Side Trip 10 - Salt Lake Comic Con Day 4 - A SHATNER-day Morning
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondChrissy, special correspondent to Traveling the Vortex, wraps up her Salt Lake Comic Con reports by boldly going where thousands of others went as well… the long lines to see William SHATNER (apparently Chrissy’s autocorrect on her phone demands that we capitalize the word SHATNER).We have enjoyed hearing all of Chrissy’s reports and would like to thank her for contributing such wonderful content for our show.
You can read more about her exploits on her blog and see pictures of her days on her Tumblr and Instagram pages.
Here are links to her on Tumblr and Instagram.
You can follow Chrissy on Twitter. Just follow @wildcat_media – Chrissy’s Twitter Feed
And be sure to check out Chrissy’s ever entertaining blog – cj’s notebook – found here.
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Side Trip 9 - Salt Lake Comic Con Day 2 - Line Dancing
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pecial correspondent, Chrissy brings us another full day report form Salt Lake Comic Con going on right now in Salt Lake City, Utah. This time, she gets a chance to hit some of the many panels happening there. Also, she shares with us something we find common to many cons and that’s the line systems to get in. Although, I have to admit, SLCC sounds to have some unique problems.Enjoy!
You can follow Chrissy on Twitter. Just follow @wildcat_media – Chrissy’s Twitter Feed
For more information on Salt Lake Comic Con click here.
And be sure to check out Chrissy’s ever entertaining blog – cj’s notebook – found here.
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Side Trip 9 - Salt Lake Comic Con Day 2 - Line Dancing
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 38 minutes and 57 secondsS
pecial correspondent, Chrissy brings us another full day report form Salt Lake Comic Con going on right now in Salt Lake City, Utah. This time, she gets a chance to hit some of the many panels happening there. Also, she shares with us something we find common to many cons and that’s the line systems to get in. Although, I have to admit, SLCC sounds to have some unique problems.Enjoy!
You can follow Chrissy on Twitter. Just follow @wildcat_media – Chrissy’s Twitter Feed
For more information on Salt Lake Comic Con click here.
And be sure to check out Chrissy’s ever entertaining blog – cj’s notebook – found here.
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Side Trip 8 - Salt Lake Comic Con Day 1 - Vendors Hall
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondSpecial correspondent to Traveling the Vortex, Chrissy, is at Salt Lake Comic Con this weekend, and file her first full day report on the convention. Chrissy recounts some of the special guest celebrities including friend-of-the-show, Simon Fisher-Becker.Enjoy!
You can follow Chrissy on Twitter. Just follow @wildcat_media – Chrissy’s Twitter Feed
For more information on Salt Lake Comic Con click here.
And be sure to check out Chrissy’s ever entertaining blog – cj’s notebook – found here.
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Side Trip 8 - Salt Lake Comic Con Day 1 - Vendors Hall
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondSpecial correspondent to Traveling the Vortex, Chrissy, is at Salt Lake Comic Con this weekend, and file her first full day report on the convention. Chrissy recounts some of the special guest celebrities including friend-of-the-show, Simon Fisher-Becker.Enjoy!
You can follow Chrissy on Twitter. Just follow @wildcat_media – Chrissy’s Twitter Feed
For more information on Salt Lake Comic Con click here.
And be sure to check out Chrissy’s ever entertaining blog – cj’s notebook – found here.
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Side Trip 7 - Salt Lake Comic Con Preview
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondSpecial correspondent to Traveling the Vortex, Chrissy, is off to Salt Lake Comic Con this weekend, and has agreed to file some reports from the event. This one is a preview of what to expect from the show, who she is excited to see, an how you can find her if you are attending. Stay tuned for more reports from the con.You can follow Chrissy on Twitter. Just follow @wildcat_media – Chrissy’s Twitter Feed
For more information on Salt Lake Comic Con click here.
And be sure to check out Chrissy’s ever entertaining blog – cj’s notebook – found here.
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Episode 140 - Serendipity and the Suburbs
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s podcast, we look at the six-part story from the Third Doctor’s era, The Green Death. Out reactions to the story as well as the departure of Jo Grant from the series.Also, a few news stories to talk about including some exciting news surrounding the first Cybermen story, The Tenth Planet.
And of course your feedback!
Enjoy!
Frazer Hines pictures courtesy twitter.com/dw_experience
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Episode 139 - Lucky Number Seven
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s show we take a look back over the stories that make up the Seventh Doctor’s era. Starting off, we review the latest installment of The Doctor Revisited – The Seventh Doctor. Then we try to nail down which story best represents dear Seven’s tenure.Also, a look at this week’s…. oh wait…. we didn’t find any.
And of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this show:
Doctor Who Turns 50 infographic
Pictures from Brenda’s trip to the UK
Chrissy’s ToshoCON Report
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Episode 138 - Beware of the Dog
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 0 minutes and 45 secondsIn this week’s show we break down series 4 of The Sarah Jane Adventures. We join Follow Sarah Jane Smith, Luke, Clyde, and Rani as they save the world from a whole universe of aliens.Also, some con action this show with Shaun and two listeners representing Whovians at conventions this weekend.
Plus, a look at the news of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned on the show:
Google TARDIS
Crypticon Kansas City
Styles and Smarts (Rachel’s blog)
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Episode 137 - India is Like Canada...Kind Of
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 38 minutes and 55 secondsIn this week’s show we present a triple dose of the Seventh Doctor and Ace. First a review of Ace’s first story in the TV series, Dragonfire. Then we give our thoughts on Audio GO and Big Finish’s 7th adventure in the Destiny of the Doctor series, Shackwave. And finally we check out the latest installment of IDW’s Prisoners of Time comic book run.Also, a brief look at the big news stories of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this show:
Who’s Changing – a documentary about 50 Years of Doctor Who Fans
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Episode 136 - Dream Weaver
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 1 minutes and 32 secondsIn this week’s show we all share our reaction to the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT of the actor who will be playing the 12th Doctor in the upcoming Christmas special and next year’s series 8 of Doctor Who. A very thrilling time to be a Whovian or fan of the show.Also, we delve back into the Divergent Universe with the Eighth Doctor, Charley and C’rizz as they make their way to the end of this leg of the journey.
We’ll share out opinions and reactions there.And of course, all of your wonderful feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 135 - Old Sixie
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 49 minutes and 6 secondsIn this week’s show we wrap up our reviews of the Trail of a Time Lord season with The Doctor facing down the Valeyard in the conclusion, The Ultimate Foe. Then, we take a look back over the entire ToaTL run AND the Sixth Doctor’s era as a whole.Also, our impressions and reaction to some of the news of the week in Doctor Who fandom, including the absence of the 50th anniversary special trailer.
And, of course, your feedback.
Links mentioned in the show:
A mock up of Six’s proposed black felt look can be found here.
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Episode 134 - From the 80's
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 22 minutes and 51 secondsIn this week’s show we tackle the next installment in the Trial of a Time season with Terror of the Vervoids. listen to hear our review of this week’s show and find out if our review is more or less favorable with the absence of Brian Blessed.Plus, lots of San Diego Comic Con news to get to, including the Doctor Who panel.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
They’re BACK! (Credit: BBC Doctor Who)
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Episode 133 - And Then There's a Space Buffalo.. DIVE!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s episode we show our love for Flash Gordon, and all things Brian Blessed an tackle the second story in the Trial of a Time Lord season, Mindwarp! We’ll share our varying views of this one and also, weigh in on the Sixth Doctor story by Audio GO and Big Finish, Destiny of the Doctor: Trouble in Paradise.Also, a look at this week’s news, including more amazing announcements at Chicago TARDIS.
Plus, Brenda, Keith and I share our impressions on this years Doctor Who Prom.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
Unwilling Adventurer on tumblr
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Episode 132 - A Reading from the Ancient Text
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 52 minutes and 39 secondsIn this week’s show we look at two Sixth Doctor stories, starting with the first in our four week examination of Trial of a Time Lord – The Mysterious Planet. Next the sixth installment of of the IDW series Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time. We’ll fill you in on our thoghts on both.Also, a look at at long list of news items from the week, including an announcement about the Doctor Who panel at this year’s San Diego Comic Con.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
An Adventure In Space and Time set pics
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Episode 131 - And the Winner Is...
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 37 minutes and 33 secondsIn this week’s show we travel back to the First Doctor era for the story The Ark. Then forward to the future again to encounter the Sixth Doctor and Peri during their adventure in the Big Finish production of …ish. Also, a look at the news of the week, including surprise announcement for Chicago TARDIS.
And of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
WWFF Winning short film “Voice Over” – Trailer.
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Side Trip 6 - An Interview with Josh Adams
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 55 minutes and 23 secondsHere it is, the long overdue panel interview with IDW Comics Doctor Who artist, Josh Adams. This interview took place at Planet ComiCon in Kansas City on Sunday, April 7th, 2013. Our very own Keith Miles was moderator, and was joined by Tina Noire of the Kansas City Time Lords Society.We apologize for the audio quality. Part of the delay in its release is because of some tweaking to the audio that needed to be done. There are times that this recording is inaudible, but we hope you will understand.
Enjoy!
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Episode 130 - To Sir Keith, With Love
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s show we examine what might be one of the best stories of the Jon Pertwee era of Doctor Who, Inferno. We’ll give our impressions on this multi-part story. Plus, a look back over Peter Davison’s Fifth Doctor era, narrowing down which story speaks for his time as the Doctor and why.
Also, a look at this week’s biggest news stories, including the ongoing “missing episodes recovered” saga.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Mentioned in the show:
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Episode 129 - Abracadabra
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 48 minutes and 58 secondsIn this week’s episode we continue our celebration of the Fifth Doctor with three reviews. First a look at the fifth installment of the IDW comic Prisoners of Time. Next, our opinions on the next part of the Big Finish / Audio GO production of Destiny of the Doctors: Smoke and Mirrors. Then we review the look at the Fifth Doctor era in the latest Doctor Who – The Doctor Revisited.Also, some really neat news with the announcement from Daphne Ashbrook’s Official site, featuring a netwide watch-along of Doctor Who the Movie (details in the link below) and the rumors of more missing episodes found and soon to be seen on the release horizon.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
RegenerEIGHT: The Great Movie Re-Watch
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Side Trip 5 - Star Trek 102
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 34 minutes and 2 secondsStepping away from Doctor Who for a moment, Shaun graces us with another in depth look at the Star Trek Universe. He picks up where he left off with on the last Side Trip, this time examining the Star Trek feature films with the original crew, and the two recent movies with J.J. Abrams at the helm.
Once again, going where no ONE has ever gone before…. or not.
Enjoy!
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Episode 128 - Her Majesty, The Doctor
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 57 minutes and 42 secondsIn this week’s show we look at the Fifth Doctor story, Planet of Fire, as we say goodbye to Turlough and hello to the stunning Peri. Then we continue the adventure with Five and Peri in the Big Finish audio story, Eye of the Scorpion.Also, a little announcement from the Vortex Boys regarding the next Doctor and a look at other items in the news this week.
And of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
Doctor Who DVDs Going Out of Print
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Episode 127 - The Church of Serendipity
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s show we take a step back into the Divergent Universe for another couple of adventures with the Eighth Doctor, Charlie and C’rizz. First a review of The Faith Stealer and then The Last, both are Big Finish Audio Adventures.Also, as you may know, there was some huge news this week to make up for the lack of it last week. Find out our impressions of the the bog announcement that Matt Smith is, in deed, leaving the series soon.
Plus a Gallefry One update, with some new guest announcements.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 126 - The History Of Coffee
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 22 minutes and 42 seconds
In this week’s show, we look back on the Fourth Doctor’s era. First a review of the Big Finish/Audio GO production of Doctor Who: Babblesphere (Destiny of the Doctor 4). Then, we look at the Fourth Doctor installment of The Doctor Revisited. Then, we try to pin down the best stories of the era that really zero on on the essence of the Fourth Doctor.
Also, a look at this week’s… oh, we’ve got nothing on the news front, sorry. At least nothing that peaked our interest.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned on this program:
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Episode 125 - Humma Kavula!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 0 minutes and 7 seconds*SPOILER WARNING* If you haven’t seen Star Trek Into Darkness, at the warning point around the 31:42 mark, skip ahead about 35:35:10 to the 1:07:21 mark to avoid leaning some of its secrets. *SPOILER WARNING*In this week’s episode we finally get review the last episode of the season for Doctor Who, The Name of the Doctor. We’ll talk about the epic ending to Series 7b.
But first, step away from the world of Doctor Who and review the new film, Star Trek Into Darkness. Mind the spoiler above if you haven’t seen it. Then we take a look at the Star Trek/Doctor Who comic crossover, Assimilation 2.
Also, some big news to discuss.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned on this week’s show:
Old Spock – New Spock Audi commercial
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Episode 124 - We've Got A Golden Ticket!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 40 minutes and 40 secondsIn this week’s episode, we take a look at the classic story, Revenge of the Cybermen, featuring the Fourth Doctor, Harry, and Sarah Jane. Then the penultimate epsiode as the countdown to the end of Series 7 winds to a close, with our review of Nightmare in Silver.Also, some spoiler cautions for our fans as we talk about the huge blunder that was made with preorder copies of Series 7B in Blu ray.
We will look at the rest of the news this week, and of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 123 - Brave Heart, Clara
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 49 minutes and 26 secondsIn this week’s show we have a look at the lastest episode, The Crimson Horror. Also a review of the Fourth Doctor comic story, Prisoners of Time issue 4. And as an added bonus, our thoughts on Iron Man 3 which released in the USA this weekend.Also, some more non-news.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this show:
For those who can help our listener Ruth, here are the links mentioned in her feedback.
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/blindness-is-not-an-acceptable-side-effect
http://ruthscreations.blogspot.com
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Episode 122 - Journey to the Centre of Shaun's Mind
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 30 minutes and 46 secondsIn this week’s episode we take a journey to thus far a little mapped area. Also, we look at this week’s episode, Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS. We’ll give our opinions and reviews of the story. Plus a look back at the third Doctor area in which we try to do a better retrospective than the BBC America sepcial, The Doctor Revisited: The Third Doctor. Trust us, it wasn’t very hard to do.
Also, a look at the non-news (really, there wasn’t any this week).
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 121 - Birds Do It, Bees Do It
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 24 minutes and 47 secondsIn this week’s show we do a little paranormal investigation into the latest episode of Doctor Who, Hide. We’ll give our varied views on the 4th installment of Series 7B. Plus, a look at the IDW Prisoners of Time issue number 3. And finally our review of the newest Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctors – Vengeance of the Stones.
Also, our reaction to news of the conformed name of the last episode of this series, The Name of the Doctor, and other announcements.
And of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
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Episode 120 - The Most Important Show In History
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s program, its a two-for-one special. Because of our massive Planet ComiCon special last week, this week we tackle the reviews of two episodes, The Rings of Akhaten and The Cold War. Find out what we thought of the two stories and whether we agree or not with much of fandom.Also, a little bit of news concerning the return if a certain character in the 50th Anniversary Special.
And of course, your feedback (and there is LOTS of it this week, so get comfortable).
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this week’s show:
cj’s notebook – Librarian in the TARDIS – The Project Begins
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Episode 119 - Planet ComiCon 2013
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 13 minutes and 39 secondsIn this week’s episode we land at Kansas City’s Number One Comic Book and Pop Culture Convention, Planet ComiCon. No reviews this week, just us talking about the fun and adventurous weekend. Also, joining us on this trip, is the lovely Daphne Ashbrook who plays Grace Halloway along side the Eight Doctor in Doctor Who: The Movie.
But first, our reactions to some of the news of the week, and of course your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 118 - Why Don't I Have the Internet?
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 13 minutes and 35 secondsIn this week’s episode we zero in on one thing this week, and that is the return of Doctor Who to our television sets. This week a look at The Bells of Saint John. Our review of the episode as well as some of the surprises that were in store for us this week.Also, a look at some big news regarding the 50th anniversary special.
And of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
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Episode 117 - The Second Doctor In Review
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 35 minutes and 28 secondsAfter a slight delay, this week’s show is now on the feeds. In this episode, we get a little long winded and discuss the Second Doctor’s era. This is our 50th anniversary retrospective on the Patrick Troughton era, and Second Doctor materials, starting with a trip to the Land of Fiction in The Mind Robber. Then, Frazer Hines takes the reins and a turn as the Doctor, sort of, with the Big Finish and AudioGO adventure Doctor Who – Shadow of Death.
And finally we wrap up the review portion with the second story in the IDW comic series Doctor Who – Prisoner of Time.
Sorry, this is a long one this week.
Then a look back at the entire run of the Second Doctor, including our picks for the story that best represents the Second Doctor.
Also, a look at some of the news of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
io9 March TV Madness Bracket
Doctor Who Reprint Society
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Episode 116 - Hitting a Nerva
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 1 minutes and 4 secondsIn this week’s episode we travel not once, but twice to Space Station Nerva, for not one but two Fourth Doctor adventures. First, a trip with Harry and Sarah Jane in the story The Arc In Space. Then we are joined by Leela for the Big Finish Audio adventure, Destination Nerva.Also, a new announcement involving our involvement in next month’s Planet ComiCon in Kansas City.
And as always, we’ll give our reation to the news of the weeks.
And of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
Bagpipes and Uilleann Pipes Duet
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Episode 115 - Karma Kamelion
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 24 minutes and 33 secondsIn this week’s episode, we flashback to the Fifth Doctor’s era with two stories. First, he’s joined by Tegan and Turlough for an adventure to 13th century England for The King’s Demons. Then we travel even further back, this time with Nyssa as we land on Traken for the Big Finish audio story, Primeval.Also, a look at the second installment in The Doctor’s Revisited series airing this year on BBC America, this time with a focus on the Second Doctor’s era.
Plus, an update (sort of) on Gallifrey One registration, and other topics of interest in the news.
And, of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
Star Wars News Is Driving Everyone Crazy
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Episode 114 - Duncan MacGregor's Traveling Bagpipe Band
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 38 minutes and 30 secondsIn this week’s episode we continue our 50th Anniversary plans, first with a review of the First Doctor story "The Reign Of Terror".Then, our First Doctor retrospective. Looking back at the stories we’ve reviewed so far, we give our impressions on the era, and each choose one story that really sums up the First Doctor as a whole.
Also, some discussion about bagpipes.
Plus, a look at the week’s news, and our impressions on what could be the most over blown summation of an interview ever.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 113 - Happiness Through Acceptance
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 49 minutes and 45 secondsIn this week’s episode we head back to the Divergent Universe and travel with The Doctor, Charley and C’rizz through the Big Finish audio asdventures, The Natural History of Fear and The Twilight Kingdom.Also, a big announcement from Planet Comicon and our involvement in the event.
And, right off of this year’s Oscars, you can bet we have a little something to say about that as well.
Oh, and lest we forget, your feedback.
Enjoy!
cj’s notebook (Chrissy’s Blog)
Vintage Stock – Metcalf
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Episode 112 - For Those Left Behind (Gallifrey One 2013 Wrap-up)
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 23 minutes and 58 secondsIn this week’s show, Glenn, Shaun and Mel return from The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One – the big Doctor Who convention in sunny Los Angeles, California. We recount stories of our adventure out west to celebrate our favorite show with 3,500 of our closest friends.But not before getting some big news stories out of the way this week.
And, of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
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Gally 2013 Update 4 - Say Goodbye to Gallifrey
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 55 minutes and 46 secondsIn this final update from Gallifrey One Shaun, Mel & Chrissy discuss the final day of the convention.
Gallifrey 2013 | The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One
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Gally 2013 Update 3 - Better In Person
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 2 minutes and 2 secondsIn this Gally 2013 update, Glenn & Shaun are joined again by Mel & Chrissy to talk about Saturday at the con.
Gallifrey 2013 | The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One
