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The wait is over. The time is now.

The Teen-Titans of the Geek Syndicate Network have come together in a bumper sized two-part special of podcasty goodness. Celebrating the Christmas holiday in traditional fashion the Troublesome Twosome from Dissecting Worlds and the Questionable Quartet from Scrolls cast off all pretense of being rational people, get drunk and play stupid party games. A little too much is revealed about some, more questions are raised about others and at least one fabulous song is brutally murdered before your horrified ears.

Skits, Christmas messages, insults from a famous guest-host and limericks from an actual fan round off the VERY BESTChristmas Crossover special on the GSN that we have ever made, EVER (or your money back).

Apologies in advance to the makers of Just A Minute, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Mornington Crescent for the outrages we have committed in Part 1 - I'll let Kehaar do the grovelling for Part 2.

Here are some made up quotes from some real people -

'All my christmas wishes just came true. I particularly liked Saruman's letter to Santa.' (C. Lee)

'Imagine taking something you really like and, and adding something else you really like to it, and mixing them up all together and then WHOP! dollopping them out onto two plates. Well that's like this innit. But in your ears.' (J. Oliver)

'It's like, the best idea ever dude.' (K. Reeves)

'Laugh? I nearly shat!' (W. Shatner)

'It's the worst idea in history.' (S. Schama)

The wait is over.  The time is now.

The Teen-Titans of the Geek Syndicate Network have come together in a bumper sized two-part special of podcasty goodness.  Celebrating the Christmas holiday in traditional fashion the Troublesome Twosome from Dissecting Worlds and the Questionable Quartet from Scrolls cast off all pretense of being rational people, get drunk and play stupid party games.  A little too much is revealed about some, more questions are raised about others and at least one fabulous song is brutally murdered before your horrified ears.

Skits, Christmas messages, insults from a famous guest-host and limericks from an actual fan round off the VERY BESTChristmas Crossover special on the GSN that we have ever made, EVER (or your money back).

Apologies in advance to the makers of Just A Minute, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Mornington Crescent for the outrages we have committed in Part 1 - I'll let Kehaar do the grovelling for Part 2.

Here are some made up quotes from some real people -

'All my christmas wishes just came true.  I particularly liked Saruman's letter to Santa.'  (C. Lee)

'Imagine taking something you really like and, and adding something else you really like to it, and mixing them up all together and then WHOP! dollopping them out onto two plates.  Well that's like this innit.  But in your ears.'  (J. Oliver)

'It's like, the best idea ever dude.'  (K. Reeves)

'Laugh?  I nearly shat!'  (W. Shatner)

'It's the worst idea in history.'  (S. Schama)

David and Marty begin their quest for the segments of the Key to Time, with Tom Baker's Fourth Doctor, Mary Tamm as Romana I and K-9. Dr. Phil joins the fun, discusing the musical score of this classic episode as well. The guys read listener feedback e-mails and cover the DVD Extras on both the classic Warner Video boxset release and the newer 2 Entertain release.

Dr. Phil's Shownotes:

In this episode we will look at his work on Serial 5A - Story 98 - The Ribos Operation, a 4-part story which originally aired between the 2nd of September and the 23rd of September 1978 on BBC One.

Restoration Team - The Key to Time - http://www.purpleville.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rtwebsite/KeyToTime.htm

Historical Figures Mentioned - Nikolai Kopernik - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolaus_Copernicus
Historical Figures Mentioned - Galileo Galilei - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_Galilei
Historical Figures Mentioned - Vincenzo Galilei - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincenzo_Galilei
Historical Periods Mentioned - The Middle Ages - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Ages
Historical Periods Mentioned - The Renaissance - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance

Concepts Mentioned - Consonance & Dissonance - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consonance_and_dissonance
Concepts Mentioned - Musical Modes - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_mode
Concepts Mentioned - Performance Techniques - Glissando - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glissando
Concepts Mentioned - Performance Techniques - Pizzicato - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizzicato
Concepts Mentioned - Performance Techniques - Tremolo - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremolo
Concepts Mentioned - Timbre (pronounced 'taemb@r') - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timbre

Instrument Mentioned - Clarinet - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarinet
Instrument Mentioned - Double Bass - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Bass
Instrument Mentioned - Flute - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flute
Instrument Mentioned - Horn - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_horn
Instrument Mentioned - Orchestral Bells - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glockenspiel
Instrument Mentioned - Percussion - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion
Instrument Mentioned - Pipe Organ - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipe_organ
Instrument Mentioned - Portative Organ - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portative_organ
Instrument Mentioned - Positive Organ - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positive_organ
Instrument Mentioned - Timpani - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timpani
Instrument Mentioned - Trumpet - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trumpet
Instrument Mentioned - Violoncello - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cello

David and Marty begin their quest for the segments of the Key to Time, with Tom Baker's Fourth Doctor, Mary Tamm as Romana I and K-9.  Dr. Phil joins the fun, discusing the musical score of this classic episode as well.  The guys read listener feedback e-mails and cover the DVD Extras on both the classic Warner Video boxset release and the newer 2 Entertain release.

Dr. Phil's Shownotes:

In this episode we will look at his work on Serial 5A - Story 98 - The Ribos Operation, a 4-part story which originally aired between the 2nd of September and the 23rd of September 1978 on BBC One.

Restoration Team - The Key to Time - http://www.purpleville.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rtwebsite/KeyToTime.htm

Historical Figures Mentioned - Nikolai Kopernik - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolaus_Copernicus
Historical Figures Mentioned - Galileo Galilei - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_Galilei
Historical Figures Mentioned - Vincenzo Galilei - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincenzo_Galilei
Historical Periods Mentioned - The Middle Ages - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Ages
Historical Periods Mentioned - The Renaissance - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance

Concepts Mentioned - Consonance & Dissonance - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consonance_and_dissonance
Concepts Mentioned - Musical Modes - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_mode
Concepts Mentioned - Performance Techniques - Glissando - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glissando
Concepts Mentioned - Performance Techniques - Pizzicato - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizzicato
Concepts Mentioned - Performance Techniques - Tremolo - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremolo
Concepts Mentioned - Timbre (pronounced 'tæmb@r') - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timbre

Instrument Mentioned - Clarinet - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarinet
Instrument Mentioned - Double Bass - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Bass
Instrument Mentioned - Flute - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flute
Instrument Mentioned - Horn - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_horn
Instrument Mentioned - Orchestral Bells - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glockenspiel
Instrument Mentioned - Percussion - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion
Instrument Mentioned - Pipe Organ - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipe_organ
Instrument Mentioned - Portative Organ - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portative_organ
Instrument Mentioned - Positive Organ - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positive_organ
Instrument Mentioned - Timpani - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timpani
Instrument Mentioned - Trumpet - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trumpet
Instrument Mentioned - Violoncello - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cello

We'll be back soon with a REAL new episode. This episode is just meant to explain our recent absence, and also provide a bit of light amusement without any real substance.

The Pandorica Opens was the focus of most of this episode of Radio Free Skaro, thanks to a light news week. Good thing, too, as Pandorica was another triumph from Series 5, featuring many power mad conspirators - Daleks, Sontarans, Cybermen - gathering together to fight their greatest enemy, The Doctor. Such a visual feast put the Three Who Rule in danger of becoming transfixed on what they were watching, but they managed to mostly steer clear of the silence for the time being. Ah, yes. The Silence. More on that next week...

Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

The Pandorica Opens was the focus of most of this episode of Radio Free Skaro, thanks to a light news week. Good thing, too, as Pandorica was another triumph from Series 5, featuring many power mad conspirators - Daleks, Sontarans, Cybermen - gathering together to fight their greatest enemy, The Doctor. Such a visual feast put the Three Who Rule in danger of becoming transfixed on what they were watching, but they managed to mostly steer clear of the silence for the time being. Ah, yes. The Silence. More on that next week...

Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

The Pandorica Opens was the focus of most of this episode of Radio Free Skaro, thanks to a light news week. Good thing, too, as Pandorica was another triumph from Series 5, featuring many power mad conspirators - Daleks, Sontarans, Cybermen - gathering together to fight their greatest enemy, The Doctor. Such a visual feast put the Three Who Rule in danger of becoming transfixed on what they were watching, but they managed to mostly steer clear of the silence for the time being. Ah, yes. The Silence. More on that next week...

Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who ‘Series 5′ DVD and Blu-ray Boxset, Merlin season three, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

• 00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
• 01:34 — Welcome!
• 02:55 – News:
• 03:02 — Doctor Who: Christmas Special transmission time for UK and Australia!
• 04:30 — K9 Series: UK Channel Five start date and time.
• 05:23 — Doctor Who: Fourth Adventure Game on Christmas Day and mobile phone game coming soon.
• 08:04 — Dead: Ingrid Pitt, Leslie Nielsen and Irvin Kershner.
• 08:36 — Doctor Who: Real sonic screwdriver being developed…
• 10:36 — Doctor Who: New Amy Pond figure coming.
• 12:02 — Tron: Crumbly’s still pushing the Tron Legacy film.
• 13:58 – Doctor Who: ‘Series 5′ DVD/Blu-ray Boxset.
• 24:00 – Merlin: Season three retrospective.
• 40:40 – Harry Potter: The Deathly Hallows, Part One.
• 54:27 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself atA show@StaggeringStories.net
• 75:55 – Farewell for this podcast!
• 76:57 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

Vital Links:

• Staggering Stories.
• Staggering Stories: Podcast Drinking Game, Fourth edition.
• BBC: Doctor Who.
• Wikipedia: K-9 (TV Series).
• BBC: Doctor Who – The Adventure Games.
• Wikipedia: Ingrid Pitt.
• Wikipedia: Leslie Nielsen.
• Wikipedia: Irvin Kershner.
• BBC: Amy Pond.
• Wikipedia: Amy Pond.
• Wikipedia: Tron.
• BBC: Merlin.
• Wikipedia: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film).
• Doctor Who Podcast Alliance.
• Facebook: Staggering Stories Group.
• Twitter: Adam J Purcell.

Tony in conversation with writer, adventurer and secret evil world dictator, Paul Cornell. They have a good old natter about all sorts of things, including Action Comics, Stan Lee, Pulse and, somewhere in this, Doctor Who and the possible futures of fandom... Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk

(Please check the feed over the next few weeks as there's going to be a good few things coming along and iTunes may not send them to you automatically)

This week's show starts with a rant about t shirt gate a problem that hit many podcasters this week, this rest is devoted to the Chicago TARDIS convention. Coverage comes thanks to the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance, they brings us interviews with Toby Hadoke, Rob Shearman, Nick Briggs, and Simon Guerrier, as well as selected highlights from the podcast panel at the convention.

If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.

This week's show starts with a rant about t shirt gate a problem that hit many podcasters this week, this rest is devoted to the Chicago TARDIS convention. Coverage comes thanks to the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance, they brings us interviews with Toby Hadoke, Rob Shearman, Nick Briggs, and Simon Guerrier, as well as selected highlights from the podcast panel at the convention.

If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.

This week's show starts with a rant about t shirt gate a problem that hit many podcasters this week, this rest is devoted to the Chicago TARDIS convention. Coverage comes thanks to the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance, they brings us interviews with Toby Hadoke, Rob Shearman, Nick Briggs, and Simon Guerrier, as well as selected highlights from the podcast panel at the convention.

If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.

Join the guys for another swashbuckling into the world of Geekdom

News: Tomb Raider goes back to the beginning,] and  Will Smith is being targeted for a modern Robin Hood

Week That Was: The Activate Primer, Jackie Rose, Victorian Undead: Sherlock Holmes vs Zombies, Human Target, Sanctuary and Tron: Legacy

Main: We take a look at Kapow the latest UK comic con to be announced which is being spearheaded by Mark Millar and has already split opinion amongst comic fans. We use this topic as a springboard to not only look at the pros and cons of Kapow but the UK comic con scene in general which has exploded in the last few years.

Join the guys for another swashbuckling into the world of Geekdom

News: Tomb Raider goes back to the beginning,] and Will Smith is being targeted for a modern Robin Hood

Week That Was: The Activate Primer, Jackie Rose, Victorian Undead: Sherlock Holmes vs Zombies, Human Target, Sanctuary and Tron: Legacy

Main: We take a look at Kapow the latest UK comic con to be announced which is being spearheaded by Mark Millar and has already split opinion amongst comic fans. We use this topic as a springboard to not only look at the pros and cons of Kapow but the UK comic con scene in general which has exploded in the last few years.

Top Gear America's taking it on the chin, dare I say unfairly, from the purist fans of the original. And that helps me predict whether Doctor Who will follow in The Office's footsteps as another BBC property being remade for U.S. audiences.

yes! It's another very extra special from the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance. This time around, Dr. Phil from Adventures In Time Space And Music has a chat with several guests at the con, and Ken Deep from Podshock and Steven Schapansky from Radio Free Skaro have a good ol' natter about the con.

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 230
Running time: 1:44:00

Part 2 of our Interview with Paul Scoones (responsible for Doctor Who DVD info text) with Ian Bisset, plus Lewis Bailey, Dale Who, Tara Wheeler and Lela Sandstrom of The Happiness Patrol podcast joins us to talk about the inside-out of building a TARDIS (Police Box), and more.

Hosted by Louis Trapani.

Presented to you by the Gallifreyan Embassy and is a production of Art Trap Productions.

This podcast is made possible in part by and is brought to you by Podshock Supporting Subscribers and from donations from listeners like you.

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Amaechi and Ant are joined once more by Barry, back from his sojourn from Podcasting. In the news, the guys discuss the massacre that is Black Ops Multiplayer, the PSP2 and the forthcoming Nathan Drake film.

Barry kicks off the reviews with Call of Duty Black Ops, then he and Ant discuss 007: Bloodstone and compare that with 007: GoldenEye.