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:
- 980
- Average Episode Duration:
- 0:1:08:27
- 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:
- 27 July 2024 (9:00pm GMT)
- Average Time Between Episodes:
- 5 days, 1 hours, 15 minutes and 43 seconds
Traveling the Vortex Episodes
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Episode 193 - Merry Men of the Vortex
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 59 minutes and 25 seconds
In this week’s show we travel with the Doctor and Clara to Sherwood Forrest, to join Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. Hear our thoughts on the Series Eight episode, Robot of Sherwood.Also, our reaction to the news of the week, including some tidbits about the show and even more discussion of the missing episodes rumor and the fallout surrounding the effort to return them to the BBC.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 192 - Where's Gary?
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 34 minutes and 48 secondsIn this week’s show we discuss the newest episode of Doctor Who Series 8, Into the Dalek. Hear our impressions on the latest installment to our favorite program.Also, a look at some news of the week, including an Emmy award for another project by Doctor Who show runner, Steven Moffat.
Oh, and listen closely for some clues to the title of this week’s podcast.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 191 - Every Breath You Take
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 58 minutes and 9 secondsThe wait is finally over and Doctor Who is back on our TV screens. This week, we look at the first episode of Series Eight, Deep Breath, and give our opinions on the story, the return of the series, and of course, the new Doctor himself, Peter Capaldi.
Plus, we take a peek at what’s news this week.
And, we’ll discuss our ASL Ice Bucket Challenge.
Oh, and of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
Time Traveller Boyfriend | 5WF & iamprikle | MASHED
Princess Jellyfish
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Episode 190 - Human Nature 101
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 36 minutes and 20 secondsIt’s an “epiversary” show!In this week’s show we examine the similarities and contrasts between both treatments of Paul Cornell’s Human Nature. We look at both the Virgin New Adventures novel featuring the Seventh Doctor and Bernice Summerfield and the Series 3 television adventure with the Tenth Doctor and Martha Jones. Listen to us give our impressions of both adventures which sometime clash in the realm of Doctor Who universal canon and continuity.
Also, a few announcements surrounding this week’s return of the television show with Series 8.
Plus, lot’s of discussion regarding Doctor Who: Legacy and the release of The Hunt for Greyhound One.
And, of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
Links in this week’s show:
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Episode 189 - Journey Into Hell... or Not
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 29 minutes and 13 secondsIn this week’s show we journey into the netherworld, the kingdom of the beast, the place of torment… oh wait… maybe not. Any way, we do take a look at the Big Finish audio story, Absolution, featuring the Eighth Doctor, Charley, and C’rizz.Also, we examine another of the 50th anniversary e-book releases, another Eighth Doctor adventure entitled Spore.
Plus, news rumors and leaks in the world of Doctor Who.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
The Five(ish) Fangirls Podcast
Sesame Street: Numeric Con (Preview)
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Episode 188 - A Pirates Life For Me
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 20 minutes and 36 secondsArrrr! In this week’s show, we look at two fun romps in the Doctor Who Universe.First, our views on the often maligned First Doctor story, The Space Museum. Find out where we land on the story.
Then, after much anticipation, we tackle the Big Finish audio, Doctor Who and the Pirates, featuring the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn Smythe. We’ll share our thoughts on this unique story.
Also, in news, some theater announcements for the Series 8 story Deep Breath, plus some guest announcements from two of the biggest U.S, Doctor Who conventions.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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Episode 187 - All For One!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 25 minutes and 33 secondsIn this week’s show, we head back to France in the 1600′s for the Big Finish audio play The Church and the Crown. This one features The Fifth Doctor, Peri and Erimem. We share our impressions on this historical depiction of the King, the Cardinal and the famous Musketeers.But first, the new lines of Doctor Who comics launched last week, and we have copies of The Tenth and Eleventh Doctors’ stories. We review the Titan relaunch to the series as well, featuring new companions for brand new adventures.
Plus, our reactions to some of the news items of the week.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 186 - Spreading God's Love With Kickin' Tunes
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 20 minutes and 3 seconds“Now go out there, Gabriel, spread the truth and love of the Lord, and play those kicking tunes!”In this week’s show we review two Seventh Doctor and Ace stories.
First is the Big Finish Audio drama, The Rapture.
And then, we take a look at the 50th Anniversary short story ebook, The Ripple Effect.
Plus, more announcements and news, including some resurfacing rumors and speculation about the missing episodes.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
You can find Holly’s National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation reference here.
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Episode 185 - Have You Met Miss Smith? She's My Best Friend
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 43 minutes and 9 secondsA difficult show for those of us at Traveling the Vortex. The passing of Elisabeth Sladen in 2011 was very difficult for many Doctor Who fans. It was especially had on those of us who were first introduced to the series during her tenure on the program.But, this week we look back with fond memories about the actress and the character she immortalized in Sarah Jane Smith.
Also, our thoughts on the latest trailer for Series 8.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Mentioned in the show:
(Re)Generation Who:The Doctor Who Celebration for Every Generation
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Episode 184 - And the Story Goes on... Forever
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 22 minutes and 45 seconds
In this week’s podcast, we explore the final episodes of the Sarah Jane Adventures, with a review of Series Five. We give our impressions of the show’s send off.Also, more Series Eight announcements including writer confirmations and script leaks.
Plus, a look at the rest of the news surrounding the Whoniverse.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 183 - The British Are Coming!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 36 minutes and 57 secondsIn this week’s podcast we are fresh back from Britishfest in Omaha, NE, where we took part in its first ever convention.This week we regale our madcap adventures in the Cornhusker state, and share all the wonderful stories from the weekend’s activities, including the first ever Friday Night Who (or Saturday in this case) tweet-along.
Also, we take a peek at some of the news items on the list for this week.
Plus a special announcement about our podcast that we are quite proud of.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 182 - My Own Worst Enemy
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 34 minutes and 50 secondsIn this week’s show we finally get a chance to sit down and examine the, until recently, missing Second Doctor story, The Enemy of the World. We give our impression of this gem which has been unavailable in it’s entirety for more than forty years.Also, some really good news from Doctor Who actress Janet Fielding who played Tegan Jovanka in the series. Plus other news happening this week in the Doctor Who Universe.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Mentioned in this week’s show:
Britishfest in Omaha, NE
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Episode 181 - Who Cares
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 53 minutes and 35 secondsIn this week’s podcast, WE CARE! We tackle two more Big Finish audios starring The Eighth Doctor, Charley, and C’rizz. First we look at Something Inside. Then our heroes are trapped in a second prison in the story Memory Lane.Also, some announcements in news including a Doctor Who World Tour and the first round of Galley guests.
And, of course, your feedback
Enjoy!
Traveling the Vortex – Doctor Who Book Club Poll
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Episode 180 - A True Dilemma
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 15 minutes and 50 secondsIn this week’s podcast we finally get around to reviewing the story that much of fandom has panned and constantly finds its way at the bottom of “best of” lists.However, we decided to give a fair chance to the Sixth Doctor and Peri story, The Twin Dilemma.
Find out whether we judge the story as harshly as the populace, or if we come down on the side of favor.
Plus, a look at another of the 50th anniversary e-book releases, Something Borrowed, also featuring The Sixth Doctor and Peri and the return of a favorite villain.
Also, a few news items to get out of the way.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this week’s show:
The Five(ish) Fangirls Podcast
Welcome to the podiverse, ladies!
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Episode 179 - Examining Tragedy
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 20 minutes and 37 secondsIn this week’s show we FINALLY take a look at a story that has always been held in high esteem by fans of Doctor Who. We evaluate the story The Caves of Adrozani, featuring the Fifth Doctor and Peri.We’ll break it down and examine some of the finer points of the story.
Also, a look at the news of the week, including more guest announcements from LI Who, and the possibility of The Five(ish) Doctors coming to DVD sometime soon.
And, of course, your feedback – including Rachel’s visit to Pop Con over the weekend.
Enjoy!
Links to Rachel’s pictures and video from Pop Con https://www.youtube.com/user/stylesandsmarts
https://www.facebook.com/StylesAndSmarts
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Episode 178 - Dalek Juice and Singing Pepper Pots
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 50 minutes and 37 secondsIn this week’s show we finally take a listen to the Big Finish audio play Jubilee, featuring the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn Smythe. We’ll look at the comparisons between this story and the Ninth Doctor and Rose televised story, Dalek. Find out how much we find in common between the two stories.Also, some more convention guest announcements.
Plus, our reactions to the newly released Series 8 teaser.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 177 - Let Bigon Be Bigon
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 49 minutes and 9 secondsIn this week’s show we continue our look at soe Fifth Doctor materials. First is the 50th anniversary short story ebook, Tip of the Tongue. We present out thoughts an opinions on this story. Next we review the Fifth Doctor’s second television story, Four to Doomsday, featuring the TARDIS crew of Adric, Tegan, and Nyssa.Also, more Series 8 news with another casting announcement.
Plus, another accolade for our favorite program, this time coming in the form of a BAFTA.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Humble Bundle, Doctor Who comics
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Episode 176 - Great Artificial Intelligence
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 15 minutes and 5 secondsIn this week’s show feature part to in our Adversary Archive of The Great Intelligence. We take a look at the independent film, Downtime, featuring a return on several Doctor Who characters. Then a recap of the GI’s part in The Bells of St. John and The Name of the Doctor.Also, a look at some of the news of the week, including some guest announcements for LI Who and casting and location news for Doctor Who Series 8.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 175 - An Intelligent Design
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 29 minutes and 8 secondsIn this week’s show we feature part one of our Adversary Archive – The Great Intelligence.We tackle our reviews of The Abominable Snowmen and The Web of Fear, as well as a recap of the Eleventh Doctor story, The Snowmen.
Also, some convention announcements, including som bad news for Shaun and Mel in regards to where they will lay their heads in L.A. next year for Gallifrey One.
Plus some non-Doctor Who casting news, and a record DVD report.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 174 - It's a Miracle Day
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 30 secondsIn 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!
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Episode 173 - All I Need is a Miracle Day
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 11 minutes and 5 secondsSorry, again, for the delay in this week’s podcast. As you’ll hear we are still struggling with a few illnesses and conflicts in scheduling.In this week’s show we take a break from Doctor Who and tackle one of it’s spin-off shows. We give our impressions on the first five parts of Torchwood: Miracle Day.
Also, some of the news of the week, including our first thoughts on the new update for the wonderful game, Doctor Who: Legacy.
Plus, we have a special treat from listener Brenda. It’s something that we enjoyed immensely and we are sure you will, too.
And of course, your feedback!
Hopefully, it was worth the wait.
Enjoy!
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Side Trip 14 - FanX Report
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 18 minutes and 23 secondsChrissy turns in another convention report this week. This time she attended the Salt Lake Comic Con – Fan Xperience. It sounds like it was a fun experience with some very exciting guests, including one late surprise.
She actually framed it as a feedback for this week’s show, but we thought it so special that we felt it deserved it’s own spot on the feed.
Thanks goes out to Chrissy for providing the report!
Enjoy!
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Episode 172 - Extraneous Clothing Accessories
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 47 minutes and 38 secondsIn this week’s show we review two stories featuring the Fourth Doctor and Leela. First, is the television story, The Image of the Fendahl. Then we take a look at the fourth installment of last years 50th anniversary e-book series, The Roots of Evil.Also, what might just be the end of the latest missing episode rumors… or not.
Plus, a look at the other news of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 171 - Between the Tick and the Tock
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 23 minutes and 33 secondsIn this week’s show, Keith is fresh back from visiting Matt and Karen at Wizard World’s St. Louis Comic Con. He will have a recap of all the weekend’s event, including Doctor Who encounters and meetings with some of the Serenity crew from Firefly.Also, we tackle two Doctor Who programs. First is the First Doctor and Dodo meeting new companions Ben and Polly in The War Machines.
Then we revisit The Eighth Doctor, Charley and C’rizz in the Big Finish audio adventure, Time Works.
Plus, our reactions to some of the news of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
St. Louis Celestial Intervention Agency – website – Facebook page
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Episode 170 - Ocelots and Whoozles
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 20 minutes and 47 seconds
Welcome to another addition of Traveling the Vortex. In this week’s episode, we tangent a bit more than usual discussing everything from Minecraft to Spaghetti recipes.
But we do get back on track long enough to give our reviews of the two Third Doctor and Jo stories, the TV episode, The Mutants, and the 50th anniversary e-book, The Spear of Destiny.
Also, some sad news this week with the passing of two legends in Doctor Who.
And of course your feedback.
Enjoy!
Brittany’s Doctor Who Photo Challenge
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Episode 169 - Fan Show 2 - Fan-tastic
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 32 minutes and 10 secondsIn this week’s episode we put aside our views and reviews, and let a few Doctor Who fans take the lead. First is an interview with a family fast becoming a favorite on the local con circuit with a passion that started as a Boy Scout project.Then we’ll here from one of the funniest performers I have seen doing Doctor Who satire/comedy.
Also, we look at the news of the week, including some discussion about next year’s Gallifrey One con selling out in the first 75 minutes.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Red Dalek on Facebook
Timey Wimey Puppet Show
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Episode 168 - We Lost the Doctor
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 44 minutes and 2 secondsA long one this week, but with the crammed packed weekend of this year’s Planet Comicon in Kansas City, we had a lot to talk about.We’ll discuss all the Doctor Who related events that went on this weekend, as well as much of the other sci-fi and pop culture programming that make the con a joy and success.
And, some really cool surprises that we were involve with in Sunday’s “Trektacular” panel involving the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Plus, we’ll discuss some of the news of the week.
AND the launch of the Traveling the Vortex Book Club on Goodreads.com.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this show:
Goodreads – Doctor Who Book Club – Traveling the VortexKaren Gillan coming to Salt Lake City Comicon FAnXperience
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Side Trip 13 - SYLVESTER MCCOY at Planet Comicon 2014
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 49 minutes and 50 secondsAfter an incredible weekend for us, including lots of work and fun, here is the panel featuring Seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy at Kansas City Planet Comicon which we had the honor and privilege to host.Following this Side Trip episode will soon be this week’s show where we will be discussing the convention over all.
Enjoy!
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Episode 167 - Let It LEGO
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 6 minutes and 22 secondsIn this week’s show we revisit the topic of Doctor Who fans and LEGO. Yeah… sorry about that. But, we also tackle two terrific Big Finish audio plays. First is the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn story in the Main Range series called The Sandman.
Then our review of the Seventh Doctor and Mel tale, Bang,Bang-a-Boom.
Also, some guest announcements from L.I. Who, as well as some of the other news of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 166 - Reoccurring Characters
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 46 secondsIn this week’s show we have a lot of news to react to, including the announcement of Samuel Anderson joining Doctor Who Series 8. Also, some speculation of the possibility of new things on the horizon in the toy building world.But, what would a show be without a few reviews. This time we look at the recently released Second Doctor story, The Moonbase, with newly animated episodes.
Also, a look at last year’s 50th anniversary anthology piece in the ongoing e-book series, The Nameless City, also featuring the Second Doctor and Jamie.
Plus, a brief look at the new update from everyone’s favorite game, Doctor Who: Legacy.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this week’s show:
Life…From the View Of a Geeky Girl (Brittany’s blog)
Titan Comics Doctor Who covers (from comicbookresourses.com)
Vote for Doctor Who: Legacy at www.bestappever.com
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Episode 165 - Somewhere in Canada: A Gallifrey One Recap
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 12 minutes and 37 secondsIn this week’s show, Shaun and Mel return from California where they attended the Doctor Who convention, Gallifrey One: 25 Glorious Years. The two will give us a proper recap of all the fun and events that happend last weekend at the con. They will share some of the hilarity as well as some of the embarrassments that happend at this year’s event.Also, we will have a look at the news, including a guest announcement from the L.I Who convention next year in New York (or is it?)
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Side Trip 12 - Doctor Who Legacy Interview
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 15 minutes and 8 secondsWhile at Gallifrey One over the weekend, Shaun had the chance to sit down with Lee Cummings of Tiny Rebel Games to chat about Doctor Who: Legacy the highly popular mobile app puzzle game. Shaun even has a proposition for the game makers that might very well involve a certain green mascot of ours.Enjoy!
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Episode 164 - Not at Gally
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 15 minutes and 18 secondsIn this week’s show we are one co-host short. Shaun is off in California for Gallifrey One, the premiere Doctor Who convention. So, Keith and I are holding down the fort here at home, and couldn’t go week without indulging in our own Doctor Who. So, this time we are doing book reviews! First, Keith gives his impressions on the Third Doctor and UNIT story, Harvest Of Time. Then, I give my review of the Tenth Doctor story, The Resurrection Casket.Also, we’ll look at some of the news announced this week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Gallifrey 2014 - Day 3 - It Came From the Belly of the M
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 46 minutes and 27 secondsSadly, Gallifrey 2014 has wrapped and is now in the books, but Shaun, Mel and Michelle have one last look at the festivities of this year’s con. Here is a look at the final day of the premiere Doctor Who convention that has been going on all weekend in sunny California.Enjoy!
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Gallifrey 2014 Day 2 -Tea O'Clock
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 51 minutes and 28 secondsOkay, here is a recap of Day 2 of this year’s Gallifrey One convention in California. We are joined again by Shaun, Mel, and Michelle as they recount their adventures at America’s premiere Doctor Who convention.Enjoy!
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Gallifrey 2014 Day 0 - The Drunken Giraffe Gaffe
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 10 minutes and 42 secondsOkay, plagued with technical challenges and WiFi limitations, the Gallifrey LobbyCon update was delayed. However, we didn’t think the recaps would be complete if we didn’t include it. So, slightly out of order, Shaun an Mel present to us, day 0 of the con happening his weekend in sunny california.Enjoy!
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Gallifrey 2014 Day 1 - Gallifrey Stands and Shaun is Rusty
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 40 minutes and 41 secondsDay one of the Gallifrey convention in sunny California is in the books, and Shaun and Mel are gearing up for day two! But, first we have for you the listener, a recap of the excitement of day one and the Vortex crew is joined by Canadian corespondent (and Traveling the Vortex Tumblr page administrator) Michelle!Enjoy!
Sixth Doctor, Colin Baker at Gallifrey One
Stay tuned! More updated to come.
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Episode 163 - The Long Games
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 16 minutes and 51 secondsIn this week’s show we step away from our reviews of video and audio media and step into the universe of gaming. First we delve into two table top formats, number one being Doctor Who Monopoly. We’ll give our impressions on design and gameplay. Next up is Doctor Who the Card Game, and a look at the play mechanics and design. And then we move into the electronics and software medium and finally get around to a proper review of the wonderful portable device app, Doctor Who Legacy by Tiny Rebel Games.Also, a Galley primer for those of you getting to attend this year. Hopefully some of our top tips will help you in your convention experience.
Plus, the news of the week, including the future of Steven Moffat as it relates to Doctor Who and Sherlock.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 162 - Every Girl's Crazy About a Sharp Dressed Time Lord
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 37 minutes and 45 secondsIn this week’s podcast we take a look in on the Eighth Doctor and companions Charley and C’rizz in the Big Finish Main line audios, Scaredy Cat and Other Lives.And speaking of Charley, our reactions to an announcement by Big Finish to give Ms. Pollard her own series of audios.
Also, some news of the week, including a certain Time Lords next choice of wardrobe for the upcoming series.
Plus, more news of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 161 - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 15 minutes and 49 secondsIn this week’s podcast, we take a look at the final installment in the ‘E-Space Trilogy’ with Warriors’ Gate. We give our impressions on this last in the story arc and then we take a look back at the trilogy as a whole.Also, some big news for Kansas City’s Planet Comicon, and I mean bigger than Shatner (well, for us and other Whovians). A Doctor is coming to the midwest!
Plus, some pretty big news for Gallifrey One as well.
And, we’ll look at some other news that came out this week, including comic book news.
Oh, and of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
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Episode 160 - Evil and Medieval
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s show we look at two, yes two Fourth Doctor stories. First is the third in the line of Big Finish Audios featuring Four and Leela, in the historical piece, The Wrath of the Iceni. Then we make a trip back into E-space to visit a thus far stranded Fourth Doctor and Romana II for the blood curdling story, State of Decay.Also, some grim news as we lost some more Doctor Who connections this paste week. And some slightly uplifting things as well, we promise.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Link(s) mentioned in this week’s show:
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Episode 159 - Runny Science Man
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this week’s podcast we head back to the Fourth Doctor era with two stories from the scarfed one. First, we take a look at the second Big Finish Fourth Doctor audio, The Renaissance Man. Then, a peek in at the story that introduced Adric to the world with Full Circle, taking us into our first adventure in E-Space.Plus, a look at the news of the week, including some terrific announcements for not just Series 8, but a glimpse into the future of the show with Series 9.
Also, we’ll touch briefly on some new additions to The Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff.
And, of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
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Episode 158 - Good Thing She Didn't Touch the Seeds
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondOur first podcast of the New Year and in this week’s show we shrink ourselves down to enjoy an oversized episode with lots of great content.First its a heaping portion on the First Doctor, Susan, Ian and Barbara story, Planet of Giants.
Then we take a look at the first in a series of ebook published by Penguin Publishing for the 50th Anniversary, starting with A Big Hand for the Doctor.
Then, a swan song of sorts for the IDW line of Doctor Who stories with its final issue, The Girl Who Loved Doctor Who.
And, some news for our local convention front with a big announcement for Planet ComiCon in Kansas City.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 157 - So Long and Thanks For All the Fez
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 second
In this week’s podcast we say so long to Matt Smith and the Eleventh Doctor. We give our impressions of this year’s Christmas special and swan song for Eleven, while we welcome a new era of Doctor Who with the introduction of Peter Capaldi.Also, the long awaited promotion of Keith as with the regeneration of “his Doctor” we usher in a new era for the podcast as well.
Plus, a look at the recent news, including a guest announcement for this year’s Gallifrey One convention in Los Angeles, CA.
And of course, your sometimes tearful feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this show:
An alterate look at the 50th anniversary year.
Reference point for Chrissy’s feedback subject line.
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Episode 156 - A Winter Festive Holiday Party
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn this weeks podcast, we celebrate the holiday season with our Christmahanakwanzika party, and you’re invited.Also, we complete our review of the Audio Go / Big Finish series Destiny of the Doctor, this time with The Time Machine. We’ll give our impressions of this story, as well as an overall view of the series as a whole.
Plus, the moment is near. No, not that moment, the episode in which we say good by to Matt Smith as the Doctor. But first, we take a look back over the era and make our picks for the most definitive story to define the 11th Doctor.
And, a look at the news of the week including some convention announcements.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 155 - A Companion True?
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondThis week’s podcast is finally here! Look on the bright side, it’s sooner than last weeks.In this week’s show we discuss the 11th and final The Doctors Revisited: The 11th Doctor. We talk about our impressions on this last installment to the BBC America series looking back on all the Doctors, thus far.
And, we wrap up our reviews of the IDW comic book series, Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time. Our take on the last to issues of what has been an interesting celebration of the 50th anniversary year.
But thats not all. We look at the news of the week, including the new 30 second TV trailer for this year’s Christmas special, The Time of the Doctor, a street date announcement for the region 1 copy of The Moonbase, the fan film adaptation of Power of the Daleks and Wholock, and the new TARDIS app for the IOS 7 operating devices.
Oh, and of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this show:
Power of the Daleks: Reimagined (Film Version)
Useless Creations website
Now with smaller wrapping paper!
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Episode 154 - You Will Be Processed
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 59 minutes and 13 secondsIn this week’s episode we revisit that menace to the universe with our Cybermen Adversary Archive 4. This time we review the First Doctor’s final appearance in The Tenth Planet. Then, a look at the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa story, Spare Parts, by Big Finish.Also, a look at the news of the week including the recent exciting announcement about Series 8.
And, of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this show:
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Side Trip 11 - Rachel's Chicago TARDIS Recap
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondListener and Traveling the Vortex guest correspondent, Rachel is back home from her adventure to Chicago TARDIS over the Thanksgiving weekend. She has been gracious enough to file a report on her trip for this special Side Trip edition of the show.If you’d like to see more about the journey, be sure to visit her website – Style and Smarts
If you, too went to Chicago TARDIS, please feel free to share your pictures, write to us about your experience, or just leave us a comment below!
Meanwhile, enjoy Rachel’s recount of the event, and a BIG THANKS to her for sharing it with our listeners and friends.
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Episode 153 - Happy Thanksgivukkah!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondFrom the very beginning, it is clear that the Master is somehow involved.By the end, for the Doctors, there may only be darkness.
In this week’s episode, we delve into some multi-Doctor goodness with the Big Finish Audio story, The Light at the End. We discuss it’s impressive structure and what makes it a perfect multi-Doctor venue.
Also, we’ll tackle some of the big news stories of the week and some are convention updates that have us excited.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 152 - Gallifrey Stands, Oh the Feels
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondThe day finally arrived, and the three of us have been on a three day emotional high. But, as we settle down, weary from the journey, we realize that the celebrations go on. The fiftieth anniversary year is not over, it’s only now in full swing.That being said, it’s time for us to reveal our opinions of the weekend’s goodness, and share our reviews of An Adventure in Space and Time, The Day of the Doctor, and The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot.
And of course, all of your glorious impressions and feedback.
Sit back and relax, it’s going to be a long one.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned on the show:
Brittany’s blog post “Why I love Doctor Who”
