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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Episode 20 - The Doctor's Divorce
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsGrab those BINGO cards! This week we review the fan filled story, The Doctor’s Wife. But first a review of the fourth installment of our ongoing ‘Seven Weeks for Seven Doctors’ series with the Fourth Doctor story, Pyramids of Mars. The challenge continues with lots of listener feedback as well. We love all the attention! BINGO!
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Episode 19 - Attack Of The Pop Culture References
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsBetter late than never, huh? In this episode, we review the Third Doctor story Carnival of Monsters. And then a look at Series Six’s latest installment, The Curse of the Black Spot. And as usual, your feedback. (We even had our first Google Voice submission, thanks Muldwych!) The show is laden with pop culture references through out, so jot them all down, there may be a pop quiz later! Enjoy!
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Episode 18 - Moon River
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsMinds thoroughly blown this week, we attempt to review this week’s episode of Doctor Who – Day of the Moon. We’ll explore some wild theories about the time team (some may come true) and share our reaction to the incredible two-parter as a whole. Also, our review of the Second Doctor story, The Dominators. And of course news and your feedback. Enjoy this week’s long winded discussion, it’s the longest one yet. So sorry.
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Episode 17 - Love And Astronauts
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsA double dose of Who this week. First a review of the classic First Doctor story, The Aztecs. Then the episode we have been waiting for months, The Impossible Astronaut. Also, a look back on the life of Elisabeth Sladen, our Sarah Jane Smith. And of course, your feedback.
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Episode 16 - You Will Join Us
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsA jaunt back in time for three stories in this week’s Adversary Archives: The Cybermen. We review two Second Doctor stories, Tomb of the Cybermen and The Invasion, and the Fifth Doctor story Earthshock. And as always, your feedback.
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Episode 15 - The Rise of Steel
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this weeks episode, a very special announcement. We are now located on another server. Be sure to visit travelingthevortex.com to see our new home. Also this week, Doctor Who Insider hits the stands. Find out what we think of the new publication. And of course, our review of School Reunion, Girl in the Fireplace, Rise of the Cybermen, & Age of Steel.
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Episode 14 - The Girl Next Door
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsThis week we embark upon our very first Companion Archive, this time featuring Sarah Jane Smith. We review three of her stories with the Doctor, and her first adventure with K-9. Also, reaction to the recent trailers released for Series Six and Torchwood.
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Episode 13 - The Doctor Lends a Hand
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this weeks episode we'll discuss the announced release date for Torchwood: Miracle Day. Also, a review of the prequel trailer to The Impossible Astronaut. And finally a review of the Tenth Doctor's first few episodes.
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Episode 12 - The Oncoming Storm
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsThis week we finish our review of Series 1 as we say goodbye to the Ninth Doctor and Christopher Eccleston. Also a review of this year's Red Nose Day Doctor Who special, and a trip back to a past RND special, The Curse of Fatal Death. Plus, news and your feedback. Show note links. Mark's Ode to the Myrka banner art http://i56.tinypic.com/2h4z31w.png
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Episode 11 - Are You Our Mummy?
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsThis week we explore four more Ninth Doctor stories, The Long Game, Father's Day, The Empty Child, and The Doctor Dances. Also, more feedback, the gauntlet is thrown down by another listener who says, HE"S our number 1 fan. Plus, our reaction to the best news of the year, the launch date for Series 6, not for the UK, but actually for the U.S. Hope you enjoy! Show note links: DoctorWho:ReincarnatedPublications - www.doctorwho-reincarnated.yolasite.com cj's notebook - http://cjsnotebook5.blogspot.com Entertainment Weekly - http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/09/doctor-who-premiere-date/
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Episode 10 - Exterminate!
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsThis week's episode is so "bowtie". We have feedback from Traveling the Vortex's (self-proclaimed) Number One Fan. Do you agree? Also, reaction to two recent casting announcements for Torchwood: Miracle Day, hereâs a hint to one, "Who you gonna call?" And in this weekâs Adversary Archive, weâre talking about three stories involving the Doctor's number one enemy: The Daleks. A review of The Daleks, The Daleks Invasion of Earth, and Dalek. Plus, a report from Draculasaurus, who visited this yearâs Doctor Who convention - Gallifrey One's Catch 22: Islands of Mystery. Links mentioned in this week's show: DoctorWho:ReincarnatedPublications - www.doctorwho-reincarnated.yolasite.com Gallifrey One - http://gallifreyone.com/ Draculasaurus - http://www.draculasaurus.com/
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Episode 9 - Number Nine
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsThis week we focus on the ninth Doctor stories, The End of the World, The Unquiet Dead, Aliens of London, and World War Three. Also a look back on the life of Nicholas Courtney, or as Doctor Who fans best know him Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart. We recall our fondest memories of The Brig. And finally we lay out the stories we will review in next week's podcast for those who might be watching along with us.
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Episode 8 - John Smith and the Plastic Auton Band
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn our second Adversary Archives (first under the brand new title) we take a look back at the Autons. We explore the two Third Doctor episodes, Spearhead From Space and Terror of the Autons. Then a look at the Ninth Doctor story, Rose. And the announcement of our featured villain in our next Adversary Archive.
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Episode 7 - It's Finally Here!
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsAfter rescuing the data from near catastrophe, This week's episode is finally live. In this week's episode, a little gratitude for the kind feedback we've gotten recently. And, the day North American Doctor Who fans have been waiting for since 1996. We finally get our DVDs for a review of Doctor Who - The Movie. Be sure to check it out!
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Episode 6 - And the Award Goes To
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this weeks episode we talk about Doctor Who's triumphant win at the SFX Awards last week. Also, Traveling the Vortex poet laureate, Shaun reads his masterpiece, Ode to a Myrka. And of course we finish series five discussions with a review of Vincent and the Doctor, The Lodger, The Pandorica Opens, and The Big Bang. Check the feeds! P.S. Watch your ears. Shaun and Glenn both have colds and we were not able to employ the use of a cough button.
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Episode 5 - Silurians, Sea Devils, & Myrka, Oh My!
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this episode, we review three Classic Doctor Who stories, Doctor Who and the Silurians, The Sea Devils, and Wariors of the Deep. We also talk about some new DW related toys. Be sure to send us feedback on this week's episode. Send feedback to travelingthevortex@gmail.com.
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Episode 4 - Tragedy Tomorrow, Comedy Tonight
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this episode of Traveling the Vortex, we discuss filming of "Torchwood: Miracle Day" starting in the U.S. Also congratulations to David Tennant and Georgia Moffat on their impending new arrivals and wedding date. Also in this episode, DVD discussion and plans for a review of some of the classic material. Plus a review of "The Vampires of Venice", "Amy's Choice". "The Hungry Earth" and "Cold Blood". If you'd like to send us feedback you can e-mail us at travelingthevortex@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter - @travelvoretex, friend us on Facebook, or leave a message on our Google Voice number (913) 890-3025. We'd love to hear from you!
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Episode 3 - The Angels Have the Podcast!
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this episode Shaun, Keith, and Glenn discuss the Weeping Angels and River Song story arc. We also show our love and appreciation for the writing of Steven Moffat. To send us feedback you can contact us at travelingthevortex@gmail.com, leave a comment on this blog post, or call our Google Voice number at (913)890-3025. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter - @travelvortex.
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Episode 2 - Fishfingers, Beasties, and Daleks!
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsThis week we talk a bit about Torchwood: Miracle Day, and the Dr. Who YouTube Channel. Keith has watched the first three episodes of Season 5 since then, so we discuss what he and the others thought of them. We round out the episode by discussing how Keith should continue.What do you think? Should he go back and watch Blink, Silence in the Library and Forest of the Dead before continuing on to The Time of Angels and Flesh and Stone? Sound off and let us know! If you'd like to leave feedback, you can e-mail us at travelingthevortex@gmail.com. You can also follow us on twitter - @travelvorex, and on Facebook. If you'd like to leave us an audio feedback, we have a Google Voice box as well. The number is 913-890-3025. And, we also talked about the opening theme, and that it represents our passion for gaming, particularly from the late 80's and early 90's (or the NES years). Giving credit where credit is due, here is a link to composer, ShatteredDreams888's YouTube channel where the theme comes from. http://www.youtube.com/user/ShatteredDreams888
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Episode 1 - A Christmas Carol
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this episode, we discuss the recently broadcast Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol and introduce the hosts, Shaun, Keith, and Glenn. I hope you enjoy it.
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Episode 589 – Sit Sutekh, Sit! Good Dog
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 39 minutes and 19 secondsOkay gang, after a slightly forced hiatus, we are back with a review of the final episode of the latest season of Doctor Who. This time we review Empire of Death.
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Episode 588 – Time to Catch Up
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 48 minutes and 31 secondsWe are weeks behind, so this time we play catch-up with reviews of Dot & Bubble, Rogue and The Legend of Ruby Sunday,
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Episode 587 – Semper Distans
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 25 minutes and 58 secondsThis time we review Doctor Who S1E4 – 72 Yards.
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Episode 586 – Everything’s a Beach, Eventually
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 36 minutes and 49 secondsThis week we review the Stephen Moffet penned, Season 1 Episode 3 – “Boom”
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Episode 585 – There’s Always a Twist at the End
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 40 minutes and 17 secondsThis week we review Season 1 Episode 1 – “Space Babies” and Season 1 Episode 2 – “The Devils Chord”.
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Episode 584 – The Axos Chainsaw Massacre
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 27 minutes and 31 secondsThis week we review the Big Finish audio, The Feast of Axos, and the Doctor Who Magazine comic The Golden Ones.
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Episode 583 – The Time Warrior II
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 23 minutes and 27 secondsWe review the second story in the ongoing series, Sontarans vs. Rutans from Big Finish, This time it’s The Children of the Future, a direct sequel to the TV story, The Time Warrior.
Enjoy!
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Episode 582 – Dreamcasting the Doctor and Companion
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 0 minutes and 25 secondsThis week we take a break from reviews for a round table discussion topic. In this ‘Discussing the Doctor’ we look at some actors we would like to see in the roles of the Doctor and companion(s).
Enjoy!
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Episode 581 – Chronons Work in Mysterious Ways
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 6 minutes and 25 secondsIn this episode, we review the recently released Big Finish story, Doctor Who: Sontarans vs Rutans 1.1: The Battle for Giant’s Causeway. This is the first story in a limited series being released this year. Hear what we thought of the first part.
This is our Companion Archive on C’rizz so we paired this up with two short stories from Big Finish books, Round Trip Part Two: After Midnight and Round Trip Part One: Before Midnight (and yes those are in the correct order). Both can be found in the book ‘Short Trips: A Day in the Life.’
And, we discuss some news that also features Big Finish.
Enjoy!
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Episode 580 – Poor Norman Didn’t Know Where to Look
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 54 minutes and 13 secondsThis time we go way back and pick up where we left off with the Sixth Doctor and his lovely companion, Evelyn Smythe in the Big Finish Monthly Range story 143, The Crimes of Thomas Brewster.
But first, we take a cursory look at the recently released Blu-Ray/DVD of The Underwater Menace. You can hear our review of the story back in Episode 283 – Nothing In the World Can Stop Us Now.
Plus we discuss the news and have a convention update.
Enjoy!
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Episode 579 – Radio Free Europe
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 43 minutes and 8 secondsThis week we look back at some Doctor Who lost media and discuss Journey Into Time, a lost radio program pilot written by Malcolm Hulke that was made but never released and has been lost forever.
Fortunately, an amateur audio drama group, Beermat Productions has used the original script to recreate the program and gives us a taste of what might have been.
Plus, Glenn has a ‘Something New 2 Minute Review’ on Fugitive of the Daleks, a ‘First Doctor Adventure’ recently released by Big Finish.
Link mentioned in this show:
Beermat Productions
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Episode 578 – Once Upon a Midnight Dreary
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 54 minutes and 17 secondsThis week we examine two stories featuring Edgar Allan Poe and his writings and influences.
First, we look at the Big Finish Books short story The True and Indisputable Facts in the Matter of the Ram’s Skull by Mark Michalowski in the book ‘Short Trips – Zodiac’.
Then we review Big Finish’s Eighth Doctor Adventures 4.3 – Nevermore by Alan Barnes.
Plus we discuss the reported departure of Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday after the next season of the story. (NOTE: It should be mentioned here that more information has been coming to light about this news since we recorded our conversation about it)
Enjoy!
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Episode 577 – Starting a War with a Monkey-Mannered Oaf
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 4 minutes and 18 secondsWe start the year with a return to our study of Season 6B. First, it’s Big Finish’s Companion Chronicle 2.2 – Helicon Prime.
Then, we review a couple of short stories, Twin Piques from the book Short Trips: Zodiac and The Revolutionaries from Short Trips: The History of Christmas.
Plus we talk news including the announcement of “Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 15”.
Enjoy!
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Episode 576 – How Diddly-Deet You
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondThis week we review the recently released Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Church on Ruby Road. We’ll discuss the episode and talk a little about the new companion, Ruby Sunday, the Goblins, and some more mysteries sprinkled throughout the new series.
Plus, we’ll talk about some news of the week.
And, Glenn reviews The Eighth Doctor Adventures: In The Bleak Midwinter from Big Finish in this week’s ‘Something New, 2 Minute Review’
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Episode 575 – Fun and Games – Doctor Who RPG
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 9 minutes and 29 secondsWe’ve done something a little different in this episode. The good folks over at Cubicle 7 Games provided us with some review materials to take a look at. First, we unbox the gorgeous ‘Doctors and Daleks: Collector’s Edition’ roleplaying game set and talk a little bit about it. Then, Shaun becomes the Game Master as Keith and Glenn take on the roles of companions Jamie and Ben as we play a campaign using the newly released ‘Doctor Who: Sixty Years of Adventure Books.’ Find out what we thought of these products.
Plus, Keith talks about the recent Big Finish audio, ‘The Eighth Doctor Adventures: Audacity’ in this week’s Something New, 2 Minute Review.
Enjoy!
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