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:
- 1050
- Average Episode Duration:
- 0:1:03:53
- 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:
- 15 November 2024 (6:45am GMT)
- Average Time Between Episodes:
- 4 days, 19 hours, 42 minutes and 5 seconds
Traveling the Vortex Episodes
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Side Trip 5 - Star Trek 102
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 34 minutes and 2 seconds
Stepping 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
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Gally 2013 Update 2 - Breakfast at Tiffany's
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 13 minutes and 49 secondsIn this Gally update, Shaun & Glenn are joined by Mel & Chrissy to discuss Friday’s con festivities.Gallifrey 2013 | The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One
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Gally 2013 Update 1 - Let's All Go To The Lobby
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 21 minutes and 31 secondsShaun is joined by Mel and special guest…listener Chrissy for the first official Gally update!
They discuss their first day at the con, specifically Lobbycon!
Gallifrey 2013 | The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One
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Gally 2013 Prequel - Universal Studios Hollywood
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 37 minutes and 49 secondsIn your first Gally 2013 update Shaun is joined by Mel to discuss their pre-Gally adventures in Universal Studios Hollywood.Gallifrey 2013 | The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One
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Episode 111 - Recreational Recreation
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 59 minutes and 50 secondsIn this week’s episode of Traveling the Vortex, we have a review of Doctor Who: Hunters of Earth the first in Audio GO and Big Finish’s Destiny of the Doctor series. The story features the First Doctor and Susan and features Carol Ann Ford reading the story.Then, we review the Forth Doctor and Romana II story, The Leisure Hive.
Plus, lots of convention announcements, and the latest news.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Planet Comicon
Chicago TARDIS
Gallifrey 2013 | The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One
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Episode 110 - Scarydreamtime
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 48 minutes and 28 secondsNow that many of us here at Traveling the Vortex are on the mend, we are able to bring you this week’s show. A little different this time, with a fan approach. This week we hear from some of the founding members of the Kansas City Time Lord Society for a discussion of the grass roots fan group and some of the up coming Planet Comicon in April. Then we welcome Doctor Who fan and cosplayer, Quiana who shares with us her passion for costuming as her favorite characters.Also, as promised, a review of the first issue in the IDW series, Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time. And a look at the recently aired Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited from BBC America.
And of course, some news and your feedback!
Enjoy!
P.S. Thanks for all the get well wishes throughout the week!
Kansas City Time Lord Society on Facebook
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Episode 109 - Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 2 minutes and 35 secondsIn this week’s episode we put on our happy faces and smile through a review of the Seventh Doctor story, The Happiness Patrol. Then we escape to Germany and again join the Seventh Doctor and Ace for the Big Finish audio story, Colditz.Also, we discuss some exciting news for the Vortex Boys, with the announcement of our live podcast panel at Planet Comicon. But it doesn’t stop there. We’ll talk about Shaun and Glenn’s involvement at Gallifrey One this year as well.
And more news, and of course your feedback.
Enjoy!
KC Planet Comicon
The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One
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Episode 108 - Technical Difficulties
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 44 minutes and 8 secondsIn the week’s episode, we wade through a mess of technical problems, to bring you our reviews of The Fourth Doctor and Romana story, Nightmare of Eden. Then we battle through the buzz to give our impression of the Big Finish audio adventure, The One Doctor.Also, a look at some Galley guests, and the Janet Fielding benefit function, “Project Motor Mouth”.
And, of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
Project Motor Mouth
The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One
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Episode 107 - Walkin' Round In Circles
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 47 minutes and 58 secondsThis week’s episode takes us back to the Paul McGann era in Doctor Who, with the Big Finish audio plays, #52 "Scherzo" and #53 "The Creed Of The Kormon".Our views on these, the first of the Doctor’s adventures in the Divergent Universe with faithful companion Charley.
Plus, some news including guest announcements for Chicago TARDIS and a little closer to home at Planet ComiCon.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Nerdy Baker’s Blog
What Do You Mean, It Wasn’t Made on Drugs? (from tvtropes.org)
Sesame Street – Elmo goes “Round and Round in Circles”
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Episode 106 - Devils and Wolves
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 6 minutes and 13 secondsIn this week’s show wer join the Fifth Doctor on two adventures. First is the televised story, The Awakening, featuring companions Tegan and Turlough. Next is the Big Finish audio, Loups-Garoux this time with just Turlough and the Doctor.Also, some news about 11 e-short stories being published on-line to accompany the 50th anniversary year and featuring every Doctor. This month’s announced author can be found on the Doctor Who Facebook page.
And, of course you feed back, preceded by a “new and improved” feedback jingle hot off the presses from Shaun. You might be familiar with the tune.
Enjoy!
Links to some of the exciting stuff by Dr. Phil and The Well-Tempered Schism.
You can hear them on SoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/welltemperedschism
You can see a couple live videos at their YouTube page, on Facebook, on Twitter & their website at http://www.welltemperedschism.com/
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Episode 105 - Coming Soon - Strax!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 47 minutes and 0 secondsAfter many delays we present our end-of-the-year/beginning-of-the-year show. In this week’s episode a look at the long awaited Doctor Who Christmas Special: The SnowmenOur review of the story and reaction to an article Shaun brought up last week on how Steven Moffat treats women characters in the series.
Also, some sad news with the passing of a composer.
And, of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
Ravelry.com (sign-in account required)
Adventures in Time Space and Music
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Episode 104 - Between Now and Now
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 56 minutes and 55 secondsGlenn is back from holiday and just in time, too. First, the Odd Couple managed to pull the podcast off last week with only a few minor issues, but it’s good to have the whole team back together.In this week’s episode we tackle another Adversary Archive: The Master 2.0. We review the Third Doctor story, The Time Monster, followed by the Seventh Doctor Big Finish Audio adventure, Dust Breeding.
Also, Glenn talks about his trip to Walt Disney World (sorry for the length) and we give our reaction to the news of the week, including a guest announcement for Gallifrey One.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this week’s show:
The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One
Pacific Rim trailer
Geekquality.com Moffat post
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Episode 103 - The Odd Couple
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 43 minutes and 56 secondsIn this week’s Episode of Traveling the Vortex, Glenn is on holiday, and leaves the show to Keith and Shaun, so we review books!Shaun reads Apollo 23 by Justin Richards, and Keith reviews Touched By An Angel by Johnathan Morris.
We also tackle a decent amount of news, including our reaction to the prequel “Vastra Investigates”
And of course your feedback!
Michelle’s Youtube video feedback: The Last Frontier: A Sci-Fi Film Tribue
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Episode 102 - Fantastic Voyage
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 11 minutes and 17 secondsIn this week’s episode of Traveling the Vortex, we tackle another Companion Archive with a focus on everyone’s favorite tin dog, K-9. In this show, our reviews of the Fourth Doctor, Leela, and K-9 stories, The Invisible Enemy and The Sun Makers. Shaun has been touting his love for the first story, and tells us why it is such a wonderful story. Also, learn about the Shaun’s very own mechanical “man’s best friend” from his childhood.Also, a look at this week news, including an announcement the Ian McKellen joins the cast of the Doctor Who Christmas special: The Snowmen.
And of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
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Episode 101 - Blathering Blathereen
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 20 minutes and 5 secondsIn this week’s episode we take a departure from Doctor Who (well, somewhat) to review the third season of The Sarah Jane Adventures. Our review of the whole series, story by story.Also, our reaction and input in news out this week about Jenna-Louise Coleman and how her character in Asylum of the Daleks relates (or doesn’t relate rather) to the rest of Series 7.
And of course your feedback. Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this week’s show:
The Doctor Who Adventure Calendar
Saxon evidence in Love and Monsters (Thanks Michelle)
The Blonde Girl – Fan fiction that uses Sarah Jane stories and adapts them for Rose Tyler
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Episode 100 - Happy Epiversary!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 17 minutes and 7 secondsIn this week’s episode we review… oh wait… in this week’s episode we spend the entire show talking about ourselves. That’s right, it’s been 100 weeks and that means 100 episodes, so this week a look at our favorite subject, US! Join us for a retrospective of the last 2 years.But, it wouldn’t be a show without a look at some news of the week.
And, of course, lots and lots of your feedback.
Enjoy, and here’s to 100 more!
Michelle cosplaying as Romana II from City of Death posing with Cynthia Loyst and Teddy Wilson at Fan Expo Canada.
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Episode 99 - Luftballoons
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 4 minutes and 5 secondsIn this week’s episode, we break out the Raid and prepare for our review of the First Doctor story, The Web Planet. Following that, a look at Big Finish audio #5 – The Fearmonger.Also, a look at the news of the week, including a Gallifrey One announcement, award contention, and The ebook Doctor Who: The Angels Kiss, has a voice for the audio version.
And, our take on the recently released Christmas special prequel and trailer.
And of ourse, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned on this week’s show:
Doctor Who: ‘The First Question’ – The Extended Cut – 50th Anniversary Trailer (HD)
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Episode 98 - Gutters and You: A How To Guide
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 6 minutes and 24 secondsIn this week’s show, after wading through discussions about yard waste and home improvement, we look at the Third Doctor, seven part story, The Ambassadors of Death. This is a story we split between two weeks of Friday Night Who, and was the first one to receive an extensive color restoration.Also, Shaun and Keith were able to make it out to see Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph this weekend. Hear what they have to say about the film.
And a look at the news happening in the Whoniverse this week, including the announcement of the return of classic adversary.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this week’s show:
Regeneration – Canada’s Newest Doctor Who Festival
Chicago TARDIS
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Episode 97 - Zagreus Sits Inside Your Head
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 15 minutes and 22 secondsIn this week’s episode, after a delay of a few weeks, we finally share our review of the Big Finish audio title, Neverland. And following shortly on the heals of that drama comes the 50th story in the line and a tribute to 40 years of Doctor who with the story, Zagreus. Warning, its a long one!Also, we will have a look at some special announcements coming out of Chicago TARDIS and Gallifrey One. And some interesting news that really no one besides Shaun cares about.
And of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
Chicago TARDIS
Gallifrey 2013 | The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One
Brenda and the Grammy
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Episode 96 - The Talons of What the Heck?
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 2 minutes and 14 secondsIn this week’s episode, its some spooky Halloween fun… well okay, maybe not, but we are reviewing, often fan favorite, The Talons of Weng-Chiang. Our reviews might surprise you as we attempt to go against the norm, at the risk of losing our Whovian cards.Also, we’ll have a look at the news happening in the Doctor Who Universe.
And of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
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Episode 95 - Oz the Great and Terrible
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s episode, we venture back to the First Doctor’s era and join he, Ian and Barbara as they meet their newest companion, Vicki. Listen as we review the two stories The Rescue and The Romans and give our impressions on what is arguably a nexus point in the character of the Doctor.Also, a look at the stories making news this week, including a release announcement for the story, Shada, finally coming to DVD.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned on the show:
Project Motor Mouth
Doctor Who cast sings A Christmas Carol
The Doctor Who Cast Sing the Confidential Song
TARDIS trio sing Bohemian Rhapsody
John Barrowman Sings the Doctor Who Theme
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Episode 94 - You've Lost Your Eyes
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 52 minutes and 57 secondsIn this week’s episode of Traveling the Vortex, we revisit the Eighth Doctor and Charley in two Big Finish audio plays, Embrace the Darkness and The Time of the Daleks. As you know, we had scheduled one more Big Finish audio, but life does sometimes get in the way, not allowing us to meet certain commitments and time got away from Shaun this week. So, we have moved our review of Neverland off for a month, and will pair it up later with the story Zagreus.Also, we will have a look at some items making news this week, and of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned on the show:
More guest announced for Gallifrey 2012 – The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One
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Episode 93 - There's A Sonic App For That
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 58 minutes and 22 secondsIn this week’s episode we review the Fifth Doctor classic story, The Visitation. This is the story that said goodbye to the sonic screwdriver for more than 10 years until its return in Doctor Who: The Movie. Which brings us to the second part of this week’s show. A look at the age old debate over the sonic screwdriver and its usage in the series, especially that of the new series.Also, “Doctor Who is still not on” as Shaun would say in this weeks news.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned on the show:
Sonic Screwdriver (The reason it’s been banned from action film)
Ratchet & Clank
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Episode 92 - The Pond Goodbye
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 26 minutes and 0 seconds“And do one more thing for me. There’s a little girl waiting in a garden. She’s going to wait a long while so she’s going to need a lot of hope. Go to her. Tell her a story. Tell her that if she’s patient, the days are coming that she’ll never forget. Tell her she’ll go to sea and fight pirates. She’ll fall in love with a man who’ll wait two thousand years to keep her safe. Tell her she’ll give hope to the greatest painter that’ll ever live. And save a whale in outer space. Tell her this is the story of Amelia Pond and this is how it ends.”We bid farewell to the Ponds in this week’s show with a sad send off and a review of the mid season fanale, The Angels Take Manhattan. We take a quick look back at the season so far, and speculate on where it’s headed in the future.
Also, some news of the week including the upcoming book, ‘Angel’s Kiss’, which tells the story of Melody Malone, a lonely award for Doctor Who: The Gunpowder Plot adventure game, and the Doctor Who ultimate DVD set.
And as of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 91 - The Power of Three Podcasters
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 54 minutes and 22 secondsThe first half of Series Seven is drawing to a close, but not before an in-depth look at the character of the Ponds. In this week’s episode, we take a look at the Eleventh Doctor story, “The Power of Three”.But first a look back at another UNIT story, and the Brig’s last Doctor Who “proper”, Battlefield.
And some sad news in the Doctor Who world, the announcement by Janet Fielding that she has been diagnosed with cancer. Our reaction to the news.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this week’s show:
Tough Grit (TV show)
Vintage Stock
Fatboy Robert – Geek: Remixed
TARDIS Tweets
Not Entirely Incoherent (Alex’s blog)
cj’s notebook (Chrissy’s blog)
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Episode 90 - The Wild, Wild West
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 43 minutes and 9 seconds “So fill up your glasses
And join in the song
The Law’s right behind you
And it won’t take long.
So come, you coyotes,
And howl at the moon
Till there’s blood upon the sawdust
In “The Last Chance” Saloon.”Howdy partners! In this week’s episode we take a look at one of Glenn’s favorite genres – the western, with two tales of gun slingin’, ballad singin’, rootin’ tootin’ Doctor Who stories.
We take a shot at the First Doctor adventure in Tombstone, Arizona in The Gunfighters. Then we meet face to face in the dusty old street with the newest Eleventh Doctor outing, A Town Called Mercy.
Also, Shaun and Keith regale us with their trip to Kansas City or Con X, and Doctor Who Day at Vintage Stock.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 89 - Jurassic Ark
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 18 minutes and 22 secondsWeek two of NEW WHO and we return with our review of Dinosaurs On a Spaceship. But first a look at the Classic Doctor Who story featuring those prehistoric beasts, Invasion of the Dinosaurs.Also a look at the new of the week, including a certain show runner who has gone dark on his Twitter account. Plus some awards nominations out this week.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Side Trip 4 - Star Trek 101
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 31 minutes and 0 secondsAs promised some time ago, Shaun has recorded a helpful guide for those who wanted a crash course in all things Star Trek. And what better day to coincide our release with than the 46th Anniversary of Star Trek itself.So sit back and enjoy this Side Trip presentation put together by Shaun…. going where no podcast has ever gone before (well any of the ones on Traveling the Vortex, anyway.)
Cheers!
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Side Trip 3 - Our Holiday with the Gringo Killer
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 41 minutes and 40 secondsAs promised in Episode 87, here is Keith & Sarah’s recount of their time on holiday.They embarked on a trip to New Orleans to board a cruise ship to go to Progresso, Yucatan and Cozumel for their honeymoon.
We hope you enjoy!
The video of the kids dancing at the church in Progresso:
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Episode 88 - Daleks In Disguise
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 50 minutes and 54 secondsIt’s finally here! The return of Doctor Who to our televisions. But first, we get one more Dalek story out of the way. This week, our review of Day of the Daleks featuring The Third Doctor and Jo Grant. Then, the episode we’ve all been waiting for. Our thoughts on Series Seven, Episode One, Asylum of the Daleks, with The Eleventh Doctor and the Ponds. Warning there are spoilers in this review, so if you haven’t watched the episode yet, beware.
Also, a look at this week’s news…wait what news? DOCTOR WHO IS BACK ON!
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this show:
Tough Grit
“Odd Duck” Phil’s Joker example
New theme courtesy of Doctor Octoroc on Youtube
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Episode 87 - The Greatest Show In The Galaxy
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 27 minutes and 57 secondsIt’s finally here. The wedding bells have rung and the party is over. Now it’s time to sit back and recount the day; The Greatest Show In the Galaxy. But first there are a few things to get out of the way. We share our review of another story of that name, the Seventh Doctor and Ace adventure, The Greatest Show In the Galaxy.Also, our reaction to the news of the week, including the first shots of Doctor Who we’ve had in a long time with episode one of the weeklong prequels – “Pond Life”.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
If you missed it last week (Keith) this is the pic Arthur Darvill posted after his burglary.
