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:
- 1437
- Average Episode Duration:
- 0:1:12:38
- Longest Episode Duration:
- 0:3:39:05
- Total Duration of all Episodes:
- 72 days, 11 hours, 39 minutes and 51 seconds
- Earliest Episode:
- 6 January 2011 (8:03am GMT)
- Latest Episode:
- 18 July 2025 (7:55am GMT)
- Average Time Between Episodes:
- 3 days, 16 hours, 38 minutes and 4 seconds
Traveling the Vortex Episodes
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Episode 582 – Dreamcasting the Doctor and Companion
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 0 minutes and 25 secondsThis week we take a break from reviews for a round table discussion topic. In this ‘Discussing the Doctor’ we look at some actors we would like to see in the roles of the Doctor and companion(s).
Enjoy!
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Episode 582 – Dreamcasting the Doctor and Companion
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 0 minutes and 26 secondsIn this 'Discussing the Doctor' we look at some actors we would like to see in the roles of the Doctor and companion(s). The post Episode 582 – Dreamcasting the Doctor and Companion appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 581 – Chronons Work in Mysterious Ways
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 6 minutes and 25 secondsIn this episode, we review the recently released Big Finish story, Doctor Who: Sontarans vs Rutans 1.1: The Battle for Giant’s Causeway. This is the first story in a limited series being released this year. Hear what we thought of the first part.
This is our Companion Archive on C’rizz so we paired this up with two short stories from Big Finish books, Round Trip Part Two: After Midnight and Round Trip Part One: Before Midnight (and yes those are in the correct order). Both can be found in the book ‘Short Trips: A Day in the Life.’
And, we discuss some news that also features Big Finish.
Enjoy!
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Episode 581 – Chronons Work in Mysterious Ways
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 6 minutes and 26 secondsA Companion Archive featuring C'rizz with reviews of 'Doctor Who: Sontarans vs Rutans 1.1: The Battle for Giant's Causeway', 'Round Trip part two: After Midnight', and 'Round Trip part one: Before Midnight'. The post Episode 581 – Chronons Work in Mysterious Ways appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 580 – Poor Norman Didn’t Know Where to Look
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 54 minutes and 13 secondsThis time we go way back and pick up where we left off with the Sixth Doctor and his lovely companion, Evelyn Smythe in the Big Finish Monthly Range story 143, The Crimes of Thomas Brewster.
But first, we take a cursory look at the recently released Blu-Ray/DVD of The Underwater Menace. You can hear our review of the story back in Episode 283 – Nothing In the World Can Stop Us Now.
Plus we discuss the news and have a convention update.
Enjoy!
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Episode 580 – Poor Norman Didn’t Know Where to Look
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 54 minutes and 14 secondsWe talk a little about the newly animated 'The Underwater Menace' and review he Underwater Menace "Monthly Range" story, 'The Crimes of Thomas Brewster'. The post Episode 580 – Poor Norman Didn't Know Where to Look appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 579 – Radio Free Europe
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 43 minutes and 8 secondsThis week we look back at some Doctor Who lost media and discuss Journey Into Time, a lost radio program pilot written by Malcolm Hulke that was made but never released and has been lost forever.
Fortunately, an amateur audio drama group, Beermat Productions has used the original script to recreate the program and gives us a taste of what might have been.
Plus, Glenn has a ‘Something New 2 Minute Review’ on Fugitive of the Daleks, a ‘First Doctor Adventure’ recently released by Big Finish.
Link mentioned in this show:
Beermat Productions
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Episode 579 – Radio Free Europe
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 43 minutes and 8 secondsThis week we discuss the lost radio program pilot, 'Doctor Who - Journey Into Time'. The post Episode 579 – Radio Free Europe appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 578 – Once Upon a Midnight Dreary
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 54 minutes and 17 secondsThis week we examine two stories featuring Edgar Allan Poe and his writings and influences.
First, we look at the Big Finish Books short story The True and Indisputable Facts in the Matter of the Ram’s Skull by Mark Michalowski in the book ‘Short Trips – Zodiac’.
Then we review Big Finish’s Eighth Doctor Adventures 4.3 – Nevermore by Alan Barnes.
Plus we discuss the reported departure of Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday after the next season of the story. (NOTE: It should be mentioned here that more information has been coming to light about this news since we recorded our conversation about it)
Enjoy!
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Episode 578 – Once Upon a Midnight Dreary
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 54 minutes and 18 secondsWe review two Edgar Alan Poe featured tales, 'Nevermore' and 'The True and Indisputable Facts in the Matter of the Ram's Skull' The post Episode 578 – Once Upon a Midnight Dreary appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 577 – Starting a War with a Monkey-Mannered Oaf
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 4 minutes and 18 secondsWe start the year with a return to our study of Season 6B. First, it’s Big Finish’s Companion Chronicle 2.2 – Helicon Prime.
Then, we review a couple of short stories, Twin Piques from the book Short Trips: Zodiac and The Revolutionaries from Short Trips: The History of Christmas.
Plus we talk news including the announcement of “Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 15”.
Enjoy!
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Episode 577 – Starting a War with a Monkey-Mannered Oaf
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 4 minutes and 19 secondsMore Season 6B with Companion Chronicle 2.2 - Helicon Prime and the short stories, Twin Piques and The Revolutionaries. The post Episode 577 – Starting a War with a Monkey-Mannered Oaf appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 576 – How Diddly-Deet You
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondThis week we review the recently released Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Church on Ruby Road. We’ll discuss the episode and talk a little about the new companion, Ruby Sunday, the Goblins, and some more mysteries sprinkled throughout the new series.
Plus, we’ll talk about some news of the week.
And, Glenn reviews The Eighth Doctor Adventures: In The Bleak Midwinter from Big Finish in this week’s ‘Something New, 2 Minute Review’
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Episode 575 – Fun and Games – Doctor Who RPG
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 9 minutes and 29 secondsWe’ve done something a little different in this episode. The good folks over at Cubicle 7 Games provided us with some review materials to take a look at. First, we unbox the gorgeous ‘Doctors and Daleks: Collector’s Edition’ roleplaying game set and talk a little bit about it. Then, Shaun becomes the Game Master as Keith and Glenn take on the roles of companions Jamie and Ben as we play a campaign using the newly released ‘Doctor Who: Sixty Years of Adventure Books.’ Find out what we thought of these products.
Plus, Keith talks about the recent Big Finish audio, ‘The Eighth Doctor Adventures: Audacity’ in this week’s Something New, 2 Minute Review.
Enjoy!
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Episode 574 – 60th Anniversary Special Review – Part 3 – The Giggle
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 26 minutes and 52 secondsWe’ve arrived at the end of the stretch. The 60th Anniversary Specials conclude with The Giggle. We review the latest offering and let you know what we think.
Plus, some news about the upcoming Christmas special.
Enjoy!
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Episode 574 – 60th Anniversary Special Review – Part 3 – The Giggle
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 26 minutes and 52 secondsThis week we review the 3rd 60th Anniversary Special, 'The Giggle.' The post Episode 574 – 60th Anniversary Special Review – Part 3 – The Giggle appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Side Trip 10 – Salt Lake Comic Con Day 3 – A SHATNER-day Morning
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Episode 573 – 60th Anniversary Special Review – Part 2 – Wild Blue Yonder
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 12 minutes and 58 secondsIt’s time for round two! This time we are reviewing the second of three 60th Anniversary Specials. This time it’s Wild Blue Yonder,
We also had a chance to look at the recently released The Daleks in Colour. Hear what we think of that update.
Plus, we talk about the news of an Eighth Doctor companion returning to Big Finish.
Enjoy!
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Episode 573 – 60th Anniversary Special Review – Part 2 – Wild Blue Yonder
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 12 minutes and 59 secondsThis week we review 'Wild Blue Yonder' and 'The Daleks in Colour'. The post Episode 573 – 60th Anniversary Special Review – Part 2 – Wild Blue Yonder appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 572 – 60th Anniversary Special Review – Part 1 – The Star Beast
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 45 minutes and 23 secondsWe’re keeping it short and sweet this week and get right to it with our review of the first of three Doctor Who specials in celebration of the 60th Anniversary, The Star Beast featuring the return of Donna Noble.
Enjoy!
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Episode 572 – 60th Anniversary Special Review – Part 1 – The Star Beast
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 45 minutes and 24 secondsWe review the 1st Anniversary Special, 'The Star Beast'. The post Episode 572 – 60th Anniversary Special Review – Part 1 – The Star Beast appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 571 – Not Letting the Grown-Ups Have a Go
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 15 minutes and 45 secondsThe week leading up the the 60th anniversary is upon us, and we have lots to cover in this episode of the podcast.
First, we take a look at ‘Talking Doctor Who’, featuring David Tennant as he presents various clips and rarely-seen interviews from the series’ past.
Then, we review the last two parts of the ongoing comic, ‘Liberation of the Daleks‘ in Doctor Who Magazine. Find out what we thought of the story’s conclusion.
Plus, we break down the BBC Children in Need 2023 Doctor Who minisode that has garnered lots of discussions and controversy among fandom.
And, finally, we talk about the updated special effects in the recently released 40th Anniversary Edition of ‘The Five Doctors.’
Plus news and rumors discussions as well.
Enjoy!
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Episode 571 – Not Letting the Grown-Ups Have a Go
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 15 minutes and 46 secondsThis week we look at Talking Doctor Who, the Liberation of the Daleks finale and the BBC Children in Need 2023 Doctor Who minisode. The post Episode 571 – Not Letting the Grown-Ups Have a Go appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 570 – Lost in the Dark Dimension
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 1 minutes and 10 secondsWe mark the 60th Anniversary of Doctor Who this week with what could have been a 30th Anniversary special back in 1993. We are talking about the fabled Doctor Who lost media known as the Dark Dimension.
First, we look at a fan-made animated imagining of the special with Season 26B Productions’ Lost in the Dark Dimension.
We’ll also compare another fan production, Pharos Features’ Doctor Who: Dark Dimension, an audio drama presentation of the story.
We use these as a way to imagine what might have been and decide, in our minds what they might have gotten right and what they might have gotten wrong.
Plus we talk about the news of the week.
Enjoy!
Links in this week’s podcast:
Doctor Who: Dark Dimension by Pharos FeaturesDoctor Who Lost in the Dark Dimension THE MOVIE by Season26B
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Episode 570 – Lost in the Dark Dimension
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 1 minutes and 10 secondsThis week we discuss some Doctor Who lost media, 'The Dark Dimension' The post Episode 570 – Lost in the Dark Dimension appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 569 – The Quest to Find the Most Important Thing in the Universe
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 51 minutes and 36 secondsWe’ve changed things up this week. We had intended to do another Fun & Games episode, but we could not get things lined up to play the RPG. So, we have delayed that until next month, and instead, we review Titan’s recently released graphic novel, Once Upon a Time Lord featuring the Tenth Doctor and Martha.
Plus we talk about some recent news including the speculation that Paul McGann will be reprising his role as the Eighth Doctor in an upcoming series.
Enjoy!
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Episode 569 – The Quest to Find the Most Important Thing in the Universe
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 51 minutes and 36 secondsWe review Titan's recently released graphic novel, 'Once Upon a Time Lord' and discuss the potential Paul McGann, Eighth Doctor news. The post Episode 569 – The Quest to Find the Most Important Thing in the Universe appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 568 – An Enforced Mystery Tour
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 4 minutes and 27 secondsIn this episode we review the final (for now) story in the Once & Future series from Big Finish called Once and Future: The Union. Hear what we thought of this finale and what we thought of the series as a whole.
Plus we talk about the recent release of the new series on BBC iPlayer, Tales of the TARDIS.
And Glenn has a ‘Something New 2-Minute Review’ of Doctor Who – Time Of Death, a full-cast audio drama from MM Productions.
Enjoy!
Link mentioned in the show: Doctor Who – Time of Death
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