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:
- 1464
- Average Episode Duration:
- 0:1:11:27
- Longest Episode Duration:
- 0:3:39:05
- Total Duration of all Episodes:
- 72 days, 15 hours, 13 minutes and 33 seconds
- Earliest Episode:
- 21 October 2026 (6:11pm GMT)
- Latest Episode:
- 17 October 2026 (1:37pm GMT)
- Average Time Between Episodes:
- 3 days, 22 hours, 28 minutes and 45 seconds
Traveling the Vortex Episodes
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Spooky-Time Review 3 - ‘Halloween: Sea Smoke and Other Stories’ Part 1
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 13 minutes and 28 secondsIt's spooky season, and we're diving into one of Big Finish Productions' most chilling Doctor Who releases with Halloween: Sea Smoke and Other Stories.
In Part 1 of this review, Glenn explores two standout tales from the Halloween anthology. First, the First Doctor and Dodo arrive on a remote Scottish island in Sea Smoke, where strange traditions, mounting unease, and an atmosphere dripping with folk horror create a haunting adventure. Then, Kate Stewart and Osgood investigate mysterious events surrounding a London apartment building in Party Favours, a tense and atmospheric tale featuring one of Doctor Who's most iconic monsters.
Join us as we discuss the performances, writing, sound design, horror elements, and what makes these stories work so well as Halloween listening. From eerie coastal mysteries to supernatural thrills and time-twisting terror, this anthology delivers plenty of seasonal scares for Doctor Who fans.
#DoctorWho #BigFinish #Halloween #FirstDoctor #DodoChaplet #KateStewart #Osgood #WeepingAngels #DoctorWhoReview #TravelingTheVortex #DoctorWhoPodcast #BigFinishProductions #SeaSmoke #PartyFavours #HalloweenStories #AudioDrama #DoctorWhoFans
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Spooky-TIme Review 2 - 'Scared Stiff'
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 4 minutes and 22 secondsOur Halloween celebrations continue with the Tenth Doctor as we journey to the eerie halls of Ratchett Abbey for a review of Scared Stiff by Mark Gatiss, featured in the Doctor Who Storybook 2010.
What begins as a seemingly ordinary live paranormal television broadcast soon descends into something far more unsettling. As the Doctor investigates strange events at a supposedly haunted abbey, long-buried dangers emerge, blurring the line between staged supernatural entertainment and genuine terror.
Join us as we discuss the story's spooky atmosphere, the return of a familiar threat from the Doctor's past, the clever use of Halloween themes, and a uniquely Doctor-ish solution that makes this short story stand out. We also explore how Mark Gatiss balances horror, humor, and mystery in a seasonal adventure that delivers more than a few chills.
If you're a fan of Doctor Who short stories, Tenth Doctor adventures, Mark Gatiss, Halloween-themed Doctor Who tales, or the Gelth from The Unquiet Dead, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
Be sure to subscribe to Traveling the Vortex, leave a review, and let us know your thoughts on Scared Stiff. What's your favorite spooky Doctor Who story?
#DoctorWho #TenthDoctor #MarkGatiss #ScaredStiff #DoctorWhoStorybook2010 #Halloween #DoctorWhoPodcast #TravelingTheVortex #Gelth #TheUnquietDead
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Spooky-Time Review 1 - 'Wholloween'
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 5 minutes and 11 secondsWhat happens when the Eleventh Doctor tries to out-scare a galaxy full of alien trick-or-treaters? In this Halloween-themed episode of Traveling the Vortex, we take a quick trip into the pages of Titan Comics' Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor #4 to revisit the delightfully funny one-page comic, "Wholloween."
Join us as we explore how writer and artist Marc Ellerby perfectly captures the charm, confidence, and chaos of Matt Smith's Doctor alongside Amy Pond in a short but memorable Doctor Who adventure. From alien Halloween traditions to a familiar blue box that doesn't quite impress the locals, this bite-sized comic delivers plenty of laughs and classic Eleventh Doctor energy.
We'll discuss what makes this story such a fun celebration of the Doctor and Amy's dynamic, why the humor works so well, and how even a single-page comic can capture everything fans love about this era of Doctor Who.
If you're a fan of Doctor Who comics, the Eleventh Doctor, Amy Pond, or are looking for some seasonal Whovian fun, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
#DoctorWho #EleventhDoctor #MattSmith #AmyPond #DoctorWhoComics #TitanComics #Wholloween #TravelingTheVortex #HalloweenPodcast #Whovian #DoctorWhoPodcast
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Circuit Breaker Review Part 12 - 'Short Circuits'
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 10 minutes and 6 secondsWe're traveling the vortex for our final stop in the Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker multimedia saga as we review Short Circuits, the audio release featuring Battleships and Get Rich or Die Trying, both written by Alex Hewitt and narrated by Dan Starkey.
First, we discuss Battleships, a character-driven story that explores the origins of a dangerous future adversary and examines ambition, prejudice, and survival within the Sontaran Empire. Then we turn to Get Rich or Die Trying, a time-twisting adventure involving mystery, deception, dinosaurs, and unexpected connections to the wider Doctor Who universe.
Do these stories add meaningful depth to the Circuit Breaker saga? Are they essential chapters or enjoyable bonus adventures? Join us as we break down the performances, storytelling, character development, and how these audio tales fit into the larger Circuit Breaker narrative.
Whether you've followed the entire Circuit Breaker range or are simply looking for new Doctor Who audio reviews, this episode has you covered.
#DoctorWho #CircuitBreaker #ShortCircuits #DanStarkey #AlexHewitt #DoctorWhoAudio #Sontarans #UNIT #DoctorWhoReview #TravelingTheVortex
What did you think of Short Circuits? Let us know in the comments below, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Doctor Who reviews, discussions, and podcast episodes from Traveling the Vortex!
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Circuit Breaker Review Part 11 - 'Full Circuit'
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 8 minutes and 42 secondsBig Finish's Full Circuit brings the Fugitive Doctor's Circuit Breaker saga to an explosive conclusion. We break down the shocking truth behind the resistor project, Andrew Turner's secret, the rise of the Sontaran Conductor, and the emotional finale that ties together this ambitious Doctor Who multimedia event.
Join us for our full review of Jo Martin's latest Doctor Who audio adventure and find out whether Full Circuit delivers a satisfying ending to the Fugitive Doctor's biggest story yet.
#DoctorWho #BigFinish #FugitiveDoctor #FullCircuit #CircuitBreaker #JoMartin #UNIT #DoctorWhoReview #TravelingTheVortex #DoctorWhoAudioDrama
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Circuit Breaker Review Part 10 - 'The Kaleidoscope'
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 10 minutes and 30 secondsA mysterious artifact. A forgotten life. A Doctor on the edge of rediscovery.In this week’s Traveling the Vortex, Glenn dives into The Kaleidoscope, Jo Martin’s ambitious Fugitive Doctor novel that blends cosmic danger with cultural depth and identity‑driven storytelling. It’s a tale of buried memories, ancestral echoes, and the forces determined to keep the Doctor from learning who she truly is.
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Forgotten Incarnations - 'Coda - The Final Act' Review
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 8 minutes and 43 secondsGlenn reviews 'Coda - The Final Act', a reality‑bending finale that brings the Fugitive Doctor and the War Doctor to the world of Coda, where hidden forces push two forgotten incarnations toward a mythic confrontation. The Final Act delivers a bold, emotional close to Big Finish’s Once and Future saga, powered by standout performances from Jo Martin and Jonathan Carley. A fierce, anniversary‑scale adventure that celebrates the Doctor’s most mysterious corners.
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Circuit Breaker Review Supplement 2 - The Black Archive Files
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 30 minutes and 51 secondsDoctor Who: Circuit Breaker - The Black Archive Files takes center stage as we revisit UNIT’s most secret vaults and the Fugitive Doctor’s clash with Daleks, Cybermen, Sontarans, and even a rogue Weeping Angel. This episode breaks down the new Blu‑ray release, explores how its ten curated stories connect across the Circuit Breaker arc, and dives back into our original Fugitive of the Judoon review from 2020. Perfect for fans following the Fugitive Doctor’s evolving journey or collectors curious about this latest multi‑media set.
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Circuit Breaker Review Part 9 - 'Momento Mori'
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 6 minutes and 5 secondsThe Fugitive Doctor and Martha return to the Black Archive as we dive into another Circuit Breaker tale from Doctor Who: Lost in Time. Glenn explores how this latest installment, Momento Mori.
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Circuit Breaker Review Part 8 - 'The Doctor and the Three Witches'
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 5 minutes and 52 secondsGlenn takes a look at The Doctor and the Three Witches, a quick and imaginative continuation of the Circuit Breaker arc. The story picks up right after Don’t Blink, bringing back UNIT’s upgraded Indigo Device and giving Martha Jones a strong role alongside the Fugitive Doctor. In this review, Glenn highlights how the fairy‑tale setting challenges both characters, how the Doctor’s choices hint at meaningful growth, and how a shadowy force behind the scenes adds momentum to the larger storyline.
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Circuit Breaker Review Part 7 - ‘Don't Blink!’
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 7 minutes and 40 secondsIn this Circuit Breaker review, we break down “Don’t Blink!”, a standout Doctor Who chapter that pushes UNIT, Osgood, and the Fugitive Doctor into one of their most atmospheric challenges yet. Blending UNIT procedural tension with eerie supernatural elements, the story delivers sharp character work, rising dread, and a major turning point for the Circuit Breaker event.
We also spotlight the overlooked UNIT shorts — including a clever sonic screwdriver deep‑cut — that quietly strengthen the arc’s continuity. If you’ve been waiting for Circuit Breaker to fully click, this is the entry that brings everything into focus.
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Circuit Breaker Review Part 6 - ‘Castling’
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 8 minutes and 29 secondsThe Fugitive Doctor tears through the Shadow Proclamation in Castling, a chaotic comedy‑action chapter from Doctor Who: Lost in Time. Glenn breaks down the Judoon takedowns, UNIT misfires, and Sontaran blunders that make this Circuit Breaker entry a fast, funny, lore‑teasing highlight, with hints of a bigger mystery.
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The Division’s Shadow: Dead or Alive Reviewed
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 20 minutes and 3 secondsGlenn reviews Big Finish’s Fugitive Doctor Adventures: Dead or Alive, breaking down Flying Solo, The Junkyard Loop, and Hereafter. Featuring Jo Martin’s Fugitive Doctor, Division secrets, Great Vampires, and powerful character arcs, this episode delivers a tight, story‑driven look at one of the most compelling eras in modern Doctor Who audio drama.
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Circuit Breaker Review Part 5 - ‘Dawn of the Daleks’
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 8 minutes and 41 secondsGlenn reviews Dawn of the Daleks, a fierce and emotional Circuit Breaker chapter where the Fugitive Doctor lands on Skaro and discovers the last surviving Kaleds fighting to endure Dalek domination.
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Circuit Breaker Part 4 - ‘The Deadliest Weapon’
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 10 minutes and 1 secondA return trip to the Saturn Jewel Hotel pulls us deep into the Fugitive Doctor’s past as Glenn reviews The Deadliest Weapon, the latest entry in Circuit Breaker. Jo Martin delivers a fierce, emotional performance as the Doctor relives a morally devastating Division mission, while David Banks brings chilling weight back to the Cyberleader. It’s tense, personal, and one of the arc’s standout stories.
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Division's Forgotten Files - 'Doctor Who: Most Wanted' Review
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 17 minutes and 30 secondsA sharp, lore‑rich dive into the Fugitive Doctor’s first full audio era. In this episode, Glenn reviews Doctor Who: Most Wanted, the three‑story Big Finish box set starring Jo Martin and introducing Alice Krige as the formidable Cosmogon.
Across Fast Times, The Legend of Baba Yaga, and The Dimension of Lost Things, this set delivers everything from prison‑break chaos to folklore‑infused sci‑fi to a surreal realm stitched together from lost memories. It’s energetic, atmospheric, and packed with character‑driven intrigue that expands the Fugitive Doctor’s mythos in bold new directions.
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Division's Forgotten Files - 'Doctor Who: Most Wanted' Review
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsA sharp, lore‑rich dive into the Fugitive Doctor’s first full audio era. In this episode, Glenn reviews Doctor Who: Most Wanted, the three‑story Big Finish box set starring Jo Martin and introducing Alice Krige as the formidable Cosmogon. Across Fast Times, The Legend of Baba Yaga, and The Dimension of Lost Things, this set delivers everything from prison‑break chaos to folklore‑infused sci‑fi to a surreal realm stitched together from lost memories. It’s energetic, atmospheric, and packed with character‑driven intrigue that expands the Fugitive Doctor’s mythos in bold new directions.
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Circuit Breaker Review Part 3 - 'The Honourable Society'
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 6 minutes and 25 secondsThe Circuit Breaker arc takes us to 1894 Italy, where the Fugitive Doctor crashes into a brewing crisis and a shadowy “Honourable Society” with far more going on than the locals realize. It’s a quick, character‑driven chapter that puts Andrew in the spotlight and nudges the larger mystery forward - perfect fodder for this week’s deep dive on Traveling the Vortex.
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Circuit Breaker Review Part 3 - 'The Honourable Society'
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsThe Circuit Breaker arc takes us to 1894 Italy, where the Fugitive Doctor crashes into a brewing crisis and a shadowy “Honourable Society” with far more going on than the locals realize. It’s a quick, character‑driven chapter that puts Andrew in the spotlight and nudges the larger mystery forward - perfect fodder for this week’s deep dive on Traveling the Vortex.
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Gallifrey’s Forgotten Rebel
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 8 minutes and 24 secondsThe vortex drops us somewhere dangerous; somewhere forgotten and the Fugitive Doctor is already on the run. This week, I’m cracking open Titan Comics’ Doctor Who: Origins, a story that doesn’t solve the mystery of this incarnation… but absolutely sharpens it.
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Gallifrey’s Forgotten Rebel
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The vortex drops us somewhere dangerous; somewhere forgotten and the Fugitive Doctor is already on the run. This week, I’m cracking open Titan Comics’ Doctor Who: Origins, a story that doesn’t solve the mystery of this incarnation… but absolutely sharpens it.
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Circuit Breaker Review Supplement 1 - The Fugitive Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 2 minutes and 53 secondsA sharp, stripped‑back look at the Fugitive Doctor’s new sonic - why its clean design, bold vibe, and smart callbacks make it one of the freshest tools in the Doctor Who arsenal.
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Circuit Breaker Review Supplement 1 - The Fugitive Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver
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A sharp, stripped‑back look at the Fugitive Doctor’s new sonic - why its clean design, bold vibe, and smart callbacks make it one of the freshest tools in the Doctor Who arsenal.
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Circuit Breaker Review Part 2 - 'Adversary of the Daleks'
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 8 minutes and 50 secondsThe Fugitive Doctor faces the Daleks for the very first time — and it goes about as well as you’d expect. In Titan’s Circuit Breaker: Adversary of the Daleks, bright, vibrant art meets a sharp, friction‑filled story as Osgood’s hero worship crashes head‑on into a Doctor who refuses to play the part. Ancient Greece, false gods, alien refugees, and a Dalek scout on the hunt — it’s a messy, chaotic, character‑driven entry in the cross‑media event, and we’re breaking it all down. Join us as we dive into the Fugitive Doctor’s most explosive mission yet.
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Circuit Breaker Review Part 2 - 'Adversary of the Daleks'
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The Fugitive Doctor faces the Daleks for the very first time — and it goes about as well as you’d expect. In Titan’s Circuit Breaker: Adversary of the Daleks, bright, vibrant art meets a sharp, friction‑filled story as Osgood’s hero worship crashes head‑on into a Doctor who refuses to play the part. Ancient Greece, false gods, alien refugees, and a Dalek scout on the hunt — it’s a messy, chaotic, character‑driven entry in the cross‑media event, and we’re breaking it all down. Join us as we dive into the Fugitive Doctor’s most explosive mission yet.
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Circuit Breaker Review Pt. 1 - 'Calling the Doctor'
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 10 minutes and 56 secondsGlenn reviews the opening chapter of the new Doctor Who cross-media event, 'Circuit Breaker.' This episode is a review of the short story, 'Calling the Doctor'
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Circuit Breaker Review Part 1 - 'Calling the Doctor'
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Glenn reviews the opening chapter of the new Doctor Who cross-media event, 'Circuit Breaker.' This episode is a review of the short story, 'Calling the Doctor'
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Death's Head: The Interdimensional Freelance Peacekeeping Agent
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsThe character Death's Head (DH) is a unique entity in comic book history, notable for his appearances across three major franchises: Transformers, Doctor Who, and Marvel. His existence is a result of 1980s comic book licensing quirks, where Marvel UK retained rights to characters they created even within licensed properties.
Origins and Early Appearances
Death's Head is an independent alien robot who prefers to be called a "freelance peacekeeping agent for certain financial remuneration" rather than a bounty hunter. His story is highly nonlinear due to time travel and retcons.
- Transformers (Marvel UK): DH first appears in The Transformers (Marvel UK) #113. He's introduced as a large, purely mechanical being, roughly Transformer-sized, who accepts a bounty from Rodimus Prime to hunt Galvatron. After various battles and shifting alliances, including being mind-controlled by Unicron, DH exits the Transformers universe by tackling his targets into a time portal. He's explicitly stated to never appear in a Transformers property again after this point.
- Doctor Who: His exit from the Transformers universe leads to a "time travel car crash" with the TARDIS, bringing him into contact with the Seventh Doctor. The Doctor, using a "tissue compression eliminator," shrinks DH to human size. After a brief, tense encounter, The Doctor jettisons him from the TARDIS, accidentally landing him on Earth in the far future of 8162.
- Marvel UK's "Secret Fourth Franchise": Before fully entering the Marvel Universe, DH appears in Dragon's Claws, a Marvel UK series not directly connected to the main Marvel Multiverse. He then
gets his own self-titled series, Death's Head, set in this "Greater Britain" future.
Looping Back into Doctor Who and Entering Marvel
- Doctor Who Revisited: In Death's Head #8, the Doctor reappears after DH is hired to kill him by the villain Josiah W. Dogbolter. The Doctor and DH team up to defeat Dogbolter, after which the Doctor provocatively tells DH he is merely a static machine incapable of change or growth. He then leaves DH on the roof of the Baxter Building, the headquarters of the Fantastic Four.
- Arrival in the Marvel Universe: This directly leads to DH's official entry into the Marvel universe, starting with a confrontation against the Fantastic Four in Death's Head #9. After a misunderstanding, DH temporarily reconciles with the team and saves Franklin Richards. The
Fantastic Four attempt to send him back to his own time, but Reed Richards, upon realizing DH is a killer, partially cancels the time travel, sending DH to the year 2020 where he encounters Iron Man (Arno Stark).
Death's Head's Origin Story and Chronological Confusion
- The Body in Question: DH's origin is finally revealed in the graphic novel Death's Head: The Body in Question. He was created in the magical pocket dimension of Styros by an apprentice named Pyra, who intended him as a vessel to trap the consciousness of her warlord master, Lupex.
- The Non-Linear Timeline: Canonically, Death's Head's adventures are split into "before" and "after" his time in the Transformers universe. Before Transformers, he had adventures in the Marvel universe, even briefly working with the TVA. It's implied the Doctor intentionally transported him to the Transformers universe to ensure events unfolded as they "should," leading to his eventual return to Marvel. The inconsistent depiction of his size (human vs. Transformer-sized) further complicates his already "wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey" timeline.
Death's Head 2 and Concluding Thoughts
- Death's Head II (DH2): A separate character, DH2, is introduced as a cyborg named Minion created by AIM in the year 2020. Minion is sent back in time to eliminate targets, with DH being
his second-to-last. Upon successfully "killing" DH, Minion tries to absorb his consciousness but is overwhelmed, resulting in DH's personality taking control of the Minion body, thus creating DH2. DH2 is generally considered less unique and popular than the original.
- Enduring Appeal: Despite his convoluted history and inconsistent appearances, Death's Head maintains a cult following. His unchanging personality as a mercenary, combined with his ability to pop up anywhere and anywhen due to time travel, makes him a consistently entertaining character. His fans often embrace the self-aware absurdity of his timeline. The key takeaway is not to overthink the canon implications of his crossovers but to simply have fun.
In conclusion, Death's Head's appeal lies in his unchanging, fun persona, making every appearance a treat for fans, regardless of the chaotic timeline.
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Episode 91 - The Power Of Three Podcasters
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 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".
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Episode 90 - The Wild Wild West
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 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, westerns with the First Doctor Story, The Gunfighters.
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Episode 89 - Jurassic Ark
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 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.
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Episode 88 Daleks In Disguise
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 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.
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Episode 87 – The Greatest Show In The Galaxy
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 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.
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Episode 86 – The Two Podcasters
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsAs Keith and Sarah head off on holiday this week to celebrate their recent nuptials with a well deserved honeymoon, it' up to Shaun and Glenn to carry on the show ourselves for the week. This week, it's book report time. Shaun reviews the Third Doctor and Sarah Jane novel, Amorality Tale.
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Episode 85 – Let’s Do The Timelash Again
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this weeks episode we visit two Sixth Doctor and Peri stories. First, our heroes are joined by H.G. Wells in the Season 22 story Timelash. Then the Doctor and Peri visit the Museum of Aural Antiquities in the Big Finish audio play Whispers of Terror.
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Episode 84 – Now Boarding Concorde, Golf Alpha Charlie
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this week's show a double dose of Peter Davison's Fifth Doctor. First we review the Season 19 finale, Time-Flight with companions Nyssa and Tegan. Next, our thoughts on The Big Finish audio play, WInter for the Adept.
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Episode 83 – Mess With The Bull, You Get The Horns
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this week's show a look at another Adversary Archive, this time The Nimon. First the Fourth Doctor, Romana II and K-9 take on the Nimon in Horns of the Nimon. Then the Eighth Doctor and Charley face down the foe in the Big Finish audio play Seasons Of Fear.
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Episode 82 – We Built This Forbidden City On Rock ‘N’ Roll
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this week's show we turn our attention on the Doctor's greatest enemy for our fifth Adversary Archive featuring the Daleks. In this episode we review the Third Doctor televised story, Death To The Daleks, and two Big Finish audio plays.
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Episode 81 – The Croutons
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsAnother episode hits the feed, this time we have a little fun with our review of the Second Doctor story, The Krotons. One of the final outings for Jamie, Zoe, and The Doctor, the Krotons was released in North America on DVD for the first time just this week.
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Episode 80 - All Things Shada
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsWe’ve been promising a review of Shada and the time has finally come. This week we look at, Shada – The Novel, Shada – The VHS reconstruction, Shada – The Big Finish audio and BBCi webisode, and Shada – The Flamethrower (The kids love this one.) Also, a look at one really cool bit of news, the sonic screwdriver t.v. remote control. Yes, it’s as cool as it sounds. Plus your feed back! Enjoy!
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Episode 79 - Prognosticating Podcasters
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this week’s episode we take an “evening newscast” look at things as we review the remarkable Torchwood: Children of Earth mini-series. We go almost step by step through the monumental television event that changed the series and mood of the Whonivers on the whole. Also, a bit of serendipity, (or perhaps we just channeled our inner fortune tellers powers) as Dr. Phil points out that CERN is about to announce the Higgs boson or “God Particle” has been found. A bit spooky, huh? Plus, a look at other things making news in Doctor Who including some speculation on a possible start date for Series 7. And of course, your feedback. Enjoy!
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Episode 78 - Now With Higgs Particle
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this week’s episode we review The Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane story (and one of Shaun’s favorites) The Android Invasion. Then, in a lead up to next week’s Torchwood Series three review, we give our thoughts on the BBC audio play, Torchwood – Lost Souls. Also, we have another review from our UK correspondent Philip Malkin on The 11th Hour, the three day convention last weekend in Birmingham, England. And, of course, we’ll have a look at this week’s news and your feedback. Enjoy!
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Episode 77 - What A Wonderful Butler, He's So Violent
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this week’s episode, we take a look at the Classic Doctor Who story, City of Death starring the Fourth Doctor and Romana II. We give our reviews on this David Fisher, Douglas Adams and Graham Williams collaboration. Also, a report on The 11th Hour, the three day convention this past weekend in Birmingham, England. Plus, a look at some other news, and of course your feedback! And stick around after our review as Dr. Phil Serna takes us through the music of City of Death. Enjoy!
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Episode 75 - Book Reports
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsThis week we take a break from the electronic media delivery of Doctor Who and turn to the novels. First, Glenn reviews “The Crooked World” by Steve Lyons starring the 8th Doctor. Then, Shaun takes on the 9th Doctor story “Only Human” written by Gareth Roberts. And finally, Keith has a review of “The Story of Martha” by Dan Abnett (and others) featuring Martha and the 10th Doctor. *WARNING THERE WILL BE SPOLIERS* Also a look at the week’s news including some Galley announcements, and of course your feedback.
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Episode 74 - Patience Of The Daleks
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsHere it is, the latest episode of Traveling the Vortex. This week, another Adversary Archive featuring the Doctor’s greatest enemy – The Daleks. We look at the Dalek War box set featuring Frontier in Space and Planet of the Daleks starring the Third Doctor and Jo Grant. then we travel forward and review the Big Finish audio The Genocide Machine featuring the Seventh Doctor and Ace. Plus this week’s news (with a surprise guest anchor) and of course your feed back. Enjoy!
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Episode 73 - The Rogues And Renegades Of Rassilon
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsLate again this week, but it’s finally here. In this week’s episode of Traveling the Vortex, we look back over the last few weeks of stories reviewed and focus on the rogues and renegades of Doctor Who. We focus our attention on The Meddling Monk, The War Chief, Omega, The Master, and The Rani. Also how The Doctor, and perhaps even Rassilon fit this title. Also, our take on the news of the week, and of course your feedback. Enjoy!
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Episode 72 - Marmite And The Rani
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this week’s episode we explore another Adversary Archive, this time with a look at The Rani. We review two classic stories, first the Sixth Doctor’s encounter with The Rani in The Mark of the Rani. Then we tackle the Seventh Doctor’s first story in Time and the Rani. Then stick around after our portion for a look at the music of these two stories, brought to you by Dr. Phil from Adventures In Time, Space and Music Podcast. Also, a look at this week’s news, and lots of feedback from our listeners this week. Enjoy!
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Episode 71 - Your Horoscope For Today
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsOn this week’s episode of Traveling the Vortex, we take a brief step out of the time vortex for a review of The Sarah Jane Smith Adventures, Series 2. Also, it was superhero day for Keith and Shaun with a weekend trip to Omaha, Nebraska for Comic Book Day to meet “fake” Adam Baldwin (they swear he was real, but I’m still skeptical) then back to Topeka for a screening of The Avengers on the night of the “Super Moon”. Also, a little spoiler action, as we talk Daleks in the new series. YOU’VE BEEN WARNED! And of course your (er, Holly’s) feedback. Enjoy!
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Episode 70 - The Omega Factor
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsIn this week’s episode we continue our look at Gallifrey’s baddies in our continuing overview of rouge Time Lords. This time it’s the co-creator of Time Lord society, Omega. We’ll first take an in-depth look at the Fifth Doctor story, Arc of Infinity, and then a review of the Big Finish Audio production of Omega. Also, we get a tad off topic (what else is new?) and ponder a curious dichotomy in the Pooh-niverse. Plus, a peek at the news going on this week surrounding our favorite series. And, of course, your feedback. Enjoy!
