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In this special "Irwin Allen" edition of The Doctor Who Book Club Podcast, we read and discuss Steve Lyons' 1995 Virgin Missing Adventure Time of Your Life featuring the Sixth Doctor. From the back cover:

'Organic bugs must be purged from the system,' the screen told him. Then, more succinctly, 'You die.'

The Network broadcasts entertainment to the planets of the Meson system: Death-hunt 3000, Prisoner: The Next Generation, Bloodsoak Bunny... Sixteen channels, and not one of them worth watching. But for the citizens of poverty-stricken Torrok, television offers the only escape from a reality too horrible to face.

Angela, a young inhabitant of Torrok, leaps at the chance to travel to the Network with a hermit who calls himself the Doctor. However, all is not well on the giant, chaotic space station. A soap star has murdered his wife's lover; the robotic regulars of Timeriders are performing random kidnappings; and a lethal new game show is about to go on air.

Can the Doctor uncover the cause of the apparently random disturbances - or will his appearance as a competitor on Death-hunt 3000 be the last of his life?

We're firm believers of "In Lyons We Trust" on this podcast, thus our sterling reviews of his books Conundrum and The Crooked World. Will Time of Your Life be any different? Grab a tasty glass of boiling water, sit back, and relax as we discuss it!

Dave, Elizabeth, Thomas and the Secret Agents look at the Doctors' regenerations, how the Doctors faced their end and how we coped with the change

Dave, Elizabeth, Thomas and the Secret Agents look at the Doctors' regenerations, how the Doctors faced their end and how we coped with the change

In this special “Irwin Allen” edition of The Doctor Who Book Club Podcast, we read and discuss Steve Lyons’ 1995 Virgin Missing Adventure Time of Your Life featuring the Sixth Doctor.  From the back cover:

‘Organic bugs must be purged from the system,’ the screen told him.  Then, more succinctly, ‘You die.’

The Network broadcasts entertainment to the planets of the Meson system: Death-hunt 3000, Prisoner: The Next Generation, Bloodsoak Bunny…  Sixteen channels, and not one of them worth watching.  But for the citizens of poverty-stricken Torrok, television offers the only escape from a reality too horrible to face.

Angela, a young inhabitant of Torrok, leaps at the chance to travel to the Network with a hermit who calls himself the Doctor.  However, all is not well on the giant, chaotic space station.  A soap star has murdered his wife’s lover; the robotic regulars of Timeriders are performing random kidnappings; and a lethal new game show is about to go on air.

Can the Doctor uncover the cause of the apparently random disturbances – or will his appearance as a competitor on Death-hunt 3000 be the last of his life?

We’re firm believers of “In Lyons We Trust” on this podcast, thus our sterling reviews of his books Conundrum and The Crooked World.  Will Time of Your Life be any different?  Grab a tasty glass of boiling water, sit back, and relax as we discuss it!

Dave, Elizabeth, Thomas and the Secret Agents look at the Doctors' regenerations, how the Doctors faced their end and how we coped with the change

In Doctor Squee & his Time-Dog Dottie Who welcome you to their new podcast by starting a run-down of the 9th Doctors episodes.

It's high time for another silly Verity! Extra! This week's topic is inspired by a "Mind Meld" in SF Signal. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we discuss where we'd go if we had one trip in the TARDIS. Who wants to do something historical? Who wants something literary? Who wants the future? Or alien adventures? Perhaps most important of all, who is our very own Meddling Monk? (Spoiler: that one's Liz. Surprise.)

Where would you take the TARDIS if you had one trip? Let us know in the comments!

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Associated links (on our site):MIND MELD: Where Would You Take the T.A.R.D.I.S.?Dumb Ways to Die (I may never get this out of my head. THANKS DEB. ^E)Soft Apocalypse by Will McIntosh

It's high time for another silly Verity! Extra! This week's topic is inspired by a "Mind Meld" in SF Signal. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we discuss where we'd go if we had one trip in the TARDIS. Who wants to do something historical? Who wants something literary? Who wants the future? Or alien adventures? Perhaps most important of all, who is our very own Meddling Monk? (Spoiler: that one's Liz. Surprise.)

Where would you take the TARDIS if you had one trip? Let us know in the comments!

^E

Associated links (on our site):
MIND MELD: Where Would You Take the T.A.R.D.I.S.?
Dumb Ways to Die (I may never get this out of my head. THANKS DEB. ^E)
Soft Apocalypse by Will McIntosh

It's high time for another silly Verity! Extra! This week's topic is inspired by a "Mind Meld" in SF Signal. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we discuss where we'd go if we had one trip in the TARDIS. Who wants to do something historical? Who wants something literary? Who wants the future? Or alien adventures? Perhaps most important of all, who is our very own Meddling Monk? (Spoiler: that one's Liz. Surprise.)

Where would you take the TARDIS if you had one trip? Let us know in the comments!

^E

Associated links (on our site):
MIND MELD: Where Would You Take the T.A.R.D.I.S.?
Dumb Ways to Die (I may never get this out of my head. THANKS DEB. ^E)
Soft Apocalypse by Will McIntosh

In which Doctor Squee & his Time-Dog Dottie Who welcome you to their new podcast by starting a run-down of the 9th Doctors episodes.

This episode we are reading X-Men issues 25 (Oct 1966) and 26 (Nov 1966) in which the X-Men tackle El Tigre. We finally start to see some more development in the Scott/Jean/Warren love triangle that has been causing tension in the team from day one but we'll have to wait until next time to find out how it all unfolds. Meanwhile, we talk about Captain America, The Raid II, and Agents of Shield. So much geekery!

This episode we are reading X-Men issues 25 (Oct 1966) and 26 (Nov 1966) in which the X-Men tackle El Tigre. We finally start to see some more development in the Scott/Jean/Warren love triangle that has been causing tension in the team from day one but we'll have to wait until next time to find out how it all unfolds. Meanwhile, we talk about Captain America, The Raid II, and Agents of Shield. So much geekery!

State of Decay

Adam, Mary, Kirby and Debbie discuss all thing vampire, along with the usual features like feedback, Won't Get This One, news and banter. Ben also gate crashes the show before the end.

In this week’s show we tackle the second half of Torchwood: Miracle Day. We look at the build up to the epic finality that marks a chance in the series as we know it. Find out our impressions of the event.

Also, a look at the news including an upcoming celebration of the 50 years in Doctor Who in the comics.

Plus, some award giving to our favorite shows and news of an unlikely spin-off from the series.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Adipose TV – Doctor Who Legacy – V2.0 and Season 5!

On the tenth edition of Reality Bomb, we're talking about Time And Relative Dimensions In Sexuality in a brand-new documentary produced by Alex Kennard. In honour of Kate O'Mara's passing, Graeme Burk interviews author Jennifer Pelland about the Rani and female villains in Doctor Who. We also check in with Jon Arnold about the latest news and Rod Mammitzsch brings The Power of Kroll to the Gallery of the Underrated. Plus Lori Steuart shares her thoughts on discovering William Hartnell's Doctor. All this and the live concert you've been waiting for - one night only!

On the tenth edition of Reality Bomb, we're talking about Time And Relative Dimensions In Sexuality in a brand-new documentary produced by Alex Kennard. In honour of Kate O'Mara's passing, Graeme Burk interviews author Jennifer Pelland about the Rani and female villains in Doctor Who. We also check in with Jon Arnold about the latest news and Rod Mammitzsch brings The Power of Kroll to the Gallery of the Underrated. Plus Lori Steuart shares her thoughts on discovering William Hartnell's Doctor. All this and the live concert you've been waiting for - one night only!

On the tenth edition of Reality Bomb, we're talking about Time And Relative Dimensions In Sexuality in a brand-new documentary produced by Alex Kennard. In honour of Kate O'Mara's passing, Graeme Burk interviews author Jennifer Pelland about the Rani and female villains in Doctor Who. We also check in with Jon Arnold about the latest news and Rod Mammitzsch brings The Power of Kroll to the Gallery of the Underrated. Plus Lori Steuart shares her thoughts on discovering William Hartnell's Doctor. All this and the live concert you've been waiting for - one night only!

A most random selection leads Tom and Louis to the planet Spiridon, where invisible creatures abound. Louis points out the Daleks’ apparent newfound cartographic advantage, and Tom proposes a new enemy for the Thals to face.

Jaffa cakes are pretty tasty.

This week, Kiyan and Dylan discuss and summarize The Crusade, written by David Whitaker and aired in March and April of 1965. They discuss, and investigate Vicki.

Doctor Who (c) The BBC
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The Doctor Who title music was originally composed by Ron Grainer. The version used in this episode was arranged by Delia Derbyshire.

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Jaffa cakes are pretty tasty.

This week, Kiyan and Dylan discuss and summarize The Crusade, written by David Whitaker and aired in March and April of 1965. They discuss, and investigate Vicki.

Doctor Who (c) The BBC
Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast.
The Doctor Who title music was originally composed by Ron Grainer. The version used in this episode was arranged by Delia Derbyshire.

Subscribe on iTunes!
Check us out on Facebook!
Check us out on YouTube!

We take time out from rebuilding our server (and by 'we' that really mean Jay) to look back at the second Third Doctor adventure. This one really has all the pieces you've come to expect, lots of shooting, things blowing up, Bessie and rubbery costumes. All in all a rather fun romp with the Doctor and Doctor Liz Shaw.

Twitter: @schismpodcast
Web: http://www.untemperedschism.org/

Duration: 24:12

Once again Phil and Paul turn their attentions towards the Doctors adventures in audio with a look at a 7th Doctor story from Big Finish titled The Dark Flame.  But is this one any good?  Is this a story that will make those who dislike Sylvester McCoys portrayal of the Doctor change their minds or merely serve as another example as to why they dislike him so?

And in a very short news section this week, British Pathe release old Movietone News reels containing very some fairly tenuous links to Doctor Who, the Hugo Award 2014 nominations are revealed in which Doctor Who dominates and as it's a slow news week, the latest news in John Barrowmans attempts at dropping hints that he'd like another series of Torchwood and appear again in Doctor Who.

Once again Phil and Paul turn their attentions towards the Doctors adventures in audio with a look at a 7th Doctor story from Big Finish titled The Dark Flame.  But is this one any good?  Is this a story that will make those who dislike Sylvester McCoys portrayal of the Doctor change their minds or merely serve as another example as to why they dislike him so?

And in a very short news section this week, British Pathe release old Movietone News reels containing very some fairly tenuous links to Doctor Who, the Hugo Award 2014 nominations are revealed in which Doctor Who dominates and as it's a slow news week, the latest news in John Barrowmans attempts at dropping hints that he'd like another series of Torchwood and appear again in Doctor Who.

We take time out from rebuilding our server (and by 'we' that really mean Jay) to look back at the second Third Doctor adventure. This one really has all the pieces you've come to expect, lots of shooting, things blowing up, Bessie and rubbery costumes. All in all a rather fun romp with the Doctor and Doctor Liz Shaw.

Twitter: @schismpodcast
Web: http://www.untemperedschism.org/

Duration: 24:12

Once again Phil and Paul turn their attentions towards the Doctors adventures in audio with a look at a 7th Doctor story from Big Finish titled The Dark Flame.  But is this one any good?  Is this a story that will make those who dislike Sylvester McCoys portrayal of the Doctor change their minds or merely serve as another example as to why they dislike him so?

And in a very short news section this week, British Pathe release old Movietone News reels containing very some fairly tenuous links to Doctor Who, the Hugo Award 2014 nominations are revealed in which Doctor Who dominates and as it's a slow news week, the latest news in John Barrowmans attempts at dropping hints that he'd like another series of Torchwood and appear again in Doctor Who.

Once again Phil and Paul turn their attentions towards the Doctors adventures in audio with a look at a 7th Doctor story from Big Finish titled The Dark Flame.  But is this one any good?  Is this a story that will make those who dislike Sylvester McCoys portrayal of the Doctor change their minds or merely serve as another example as to why they dislike him so?

And in a very short news section this week, British Pathe release old Movietone News reels containing very some fairly tenuous links to Doctor Who, the Hugo Award 2014 nominations are revealed in which Doctor Who dominates and as it's a slow news week, the latest news in John Barrowmans attempts at dropping hints that he'd like another series of Torchwood and appear again in Doctor Who.

Break out your sour cream, the Potato Heads are back! This time they are...working with a genious kid and his genious kid students? Ee, Er, WHAT??? It must be "The Sontaran Stratagem", part one of the two part 10th Doctor Sontaran story. It's the focus of our show this week. Tho, we must admit, sometimes our focus gets a little fuzzy.

WARNING: Contains rabbit chasing

An exciting time for Doctor Who and other genre fans in southern Alberta as they descended upon the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo in their thousands upon thousands to witness, among other events, the Matt Smith and Karen Gillan panel! Our own Steven files his report from the con, including audio from the panel itself! Later, Mark Ayres drops by to talk about the massive 11-disc box set containing music from 50 years of Doctor Who (available for pre-order now!), including shedding some light on those long lost Dudley Simpson tracks that are now available for you to buy! A jam packed episode celebrating a jam packed week in Doctor Who!

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

An exciting time for Doctor Who and other genre fans in southern Alberta as they descended upon the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo in their thousands upon thousands to witness, among other events, the Matt Smith and Karen Gillan panel! Our own Steven files his report from the con, including audio from the panel itself! Later, Mark Ayres drops by to talk about the massive 11-disc box set containing music from 50 years of Doctor Who (available for pre-order now!), including shedding some light on those long lost Dudley Simpson tracks that are now available for you to buy! A jam packed episode celebrating a jam packed week in Doctor Who!

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

An exciting time for Doctor Who and other genre fans in southern Alberta as they descended upon the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo in their thousands upon thousands to witness, among other events, the Matt Smith and Karen Gillan panel! Our own Steven files his report from the con, including audio from the panel itself! Later, Mark Ayres drops by to talk about the massive 11-disc box set containing music from 50 years of Doctor Who (available for pre-order now!), including shedding some light on those long lost Dudley Simpson tracks that are now available for you to buy! A jam packed episode celebrating a jam packed week in Doctor Who!

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

Break out your sour cream, the Potato Heads are back!  This time they are...working with a genious kid and his genious kid students?  Ee, Er, WHAT???  It must be "The Sontaran Stratagem", part one of the two part 10th Doctor Sontaran story.  It's the focus of our show this week.  Tho, we must admit, sometimes our focus gets a little fuzzy.

WARNING: Contains rabbit chasing

Summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1982 classic film ‘Blade Runner’ and the 1985 Doctor Who story ‘The Mark of the Rani’, play another fateful game of Cards Against Humanity, abuse some Kinder Surprises, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

• 00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
• 01:44 — Welcome!
• 02:09 – News:
• 02:30 — Doctor Who: North Korea gets it.
• 03:36 — Doctor Who: Ben Miller guest starring.
• 04:29 — Heroes Reborn: Missing its Cheerleader?
• 06:07 — Masters of the Universe: New director for the new film.
• 07:20 — Terrahawks: Big Finish audio plays.
• 10:27 — Joss Whedon: New film In Your Eyes available now.
• 11:02 — Doctor Who: British Pathe news reels featuring Doctor Who.
• 11:50 — Orphan Black: Back on BBC Three on 30th April 2014.
• 12:24 — Karen Gillan: Hair donated to Star Wars VII.
• 13:34 — Peanuts: Film teaser trailer now at large.
• 14:00 – Doctor Who: The Mark of the Rani.
• 29:09 – Game: Guess the Kinder Surprise toy.
• 31:23 – Game: Cards Against Humanity.
• 37:06 – Blade Runner.
• 55:58 – Game: Guess the Kinder Surprise toy.
• 59:08 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at <ahref=”mailto:show@StaggeringStories.net”>show@StaggeringStories.net
• 64:39 – Farewell for this podcast!
• 65:21 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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• YouTube: British Pathe.
• BBC America: Orphan Black.
• Wikipedia: Karen Gillan.
• YouTube: Snoopy & Charlie Brown: A Peanuts Movie | Official UK Teaser Trailer.
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