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 223 – Of Two Evil Minds
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 17 minutes and 30 secondsIn this week's podcast, we approach another Adversary Archive, this time revisiting The Master. We review two stories featuring one of the Doctor's ultimate foe. First a look at the Third Doctor story, The Mind of Evil. Next we tackle a Big Finish, Seventh Doctor audio, The Master. Also, a lot on the plate for our reactions to the news of the week, with some new series announcements, including some potentially good news for the...
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Episode 222 - Scarecrow People
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 35 minutes and 26 seconds
In this week’s show we step away from Doctor Who for a brief moment once again to review material featuring one of our favorite actors who’ve portrayed other characters other than the Doctor. This time its Jon Pertwee’s performance in the other role he made famous, Worzel Gummidge. We’ll give our impressions on his performance in episodes we chose at random.Also, a look at the news of the week, including some more exciting announcements from Big Finish.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 222 – Scarecrow People
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 35 minutes and 27 secondsIn this week's show we step away from Doctor Who for a brief moment once again to review material featuring one of our favorite actors who've portrayed other characters other than the Doctor. This time its Jon Pertwee's performance in the other role he made famous, Worzel Gummidge. We'll give our impressions on his performance in episodes we chose at random. Also, a look at the news of the week, including some more exciting announcements from...
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Episode 221 - Lying in Wait
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 20 minutes and 51 secondsIn this weeks show, we look back at the 16 year gap in Doctor Who on television, commonly referred to as the Wildness Year. We discuss some of the media that kept Doctor Who on the hearts and minds of fans through the dark times leading up to the show’s return to the airwaves in 2005.We also share a retrospective on the return of the series to television and discuss some of the influences on the show even today, A celebration of the 10 years the News Series has been going strong.
But first, a look at some of the news of the week, including some guest announcements out of L.I. Who happening this year in New York.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
ICT Cosplay Gallifrey Facebook page
Kcomasterborous.- Big Finish 200 release news
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Episode 221 – Lying in Wait
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 20 minutes and 41 secondsIn this weeks show, we look back at the 16 year gap in Doctor Who on television, commonly referred to as the Wildness Years. We discuss some of the media that kept Doctor Who on the hearts and minds of fans through the dark times leading up to the show's return to the airwaves in 2005. We also share a retrospective on the return of the series to television and discuss some of the influences...
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Episode 220 - The Two Amys
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 19 minutes and 48 secondsWe are fresh back from all of the weekend excitement of Planet Comicon in Kansas City, Missouri. Hear a recap of our experience at this wonderful convention on this week’s show.
Also, we had a chance to host a panel at the convention featuring Caitlin Blackwood, the actress who played young Amelia Pond on Doctor Who. And if you listen closely, you might recognize a surprise guest to the panel as well.
With us out of the loop this week, we have no news to report and react to, but be assured, we will be playing catch-up for next week.
And, of course…er.. well… there was no feedback either, so, never mind.
Enjoy!
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Episode 219 - Ice, Ice, Baby
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 8 minutes and 24 secondsIn this week’s podcast, we feature a mini-Adversary Archive with a look at two stories featuring the Ice Warriors.First, we revisit the Second Doctor television story The Ice Warriors. Now, we know that we’ve already reviewed this one a while back, but this time we examine it for the first time with the linking animated segments.
Then, it’s the Fifth Doctor and Peri in the Big Finish audio drama, Red Dawn.
Also, more sad news this week with the loss of another Doctor Who alum. Plus, more details on what would have been Jenna Coleman’s departure from the show.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 219 – Ice, Ice, Baby
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 8 minutes and 25 secondsIn this week's podcast, we feature a mini-Adversary Archive with a look at two stories featuring the Ice Warriors. First, we revisit the Second Doctor television story The Ice Warriors. Now, we know that we've already reviewed this one a while back, but this time we examine it for the first time with the linking animated segments. Then, it's the Fifth Doctor and Peri in the Big Finish audio drama, Red Dawn. Also, more sad...
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Episode 218 - Deja Vu
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 8 minutes and 21 secondsIn this week’s show we step away once again from Doctor Who in our monthly “Beyond the Doctor” series and take a look at Second Doctor actor Patrick Troughton in Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger. We give our impressions on the 1977 British fantasy film featuring the productions of Ray Harryhausen.Also, a look at this week’s news including a pair of deaths in the Sci-Fi world.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 218 – Déjà Vu
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 8 minutes and 22 secondsIn this week's show we step away once again from Doctor Who in our monthly "Beyond the Doctor" series and take a look at Second Doctor actor Patrick Troughton in Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger. We give our impressions on the 1977 British fantasy film featuring the productions of Ray Harryhausen. Also, a look at this week's news including a pair of deaths in the Sci-Fi world. And of course, your feedback. Enjoy! The post Episode 218 – Déjà Vu appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 217 - The Unexpected Virtue of Gallifrey One
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 12 minutes and 38 secondsIn this week’s show, Shaun and Mel are fresh back from last week’s Gallifrey One Doctor Who convention. They share with us some of the highlights of this year’s con. Also, some special treats for our listeners. Included in this week’s show are interviews with Lee and Sue Cummings of Tiny Rebel Games – the makers of Doctor Who: Legacy, Doctor Who Season 24-26 script editor, Andrew Cartmel and Voice of the Daleks and producer and writer for Big Finish Audio, Nicholas Briggs.Also, some discussion from the news of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
(Yes, we know, Keith says Episode 218 )
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Episode 217 – The Unexpected Virtue of Gallifrey One
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 12 minutes and 39 secondsIn this week's show, Shaun and Mel are fresh back from last week's Gallifrey One Doctor Who convention. They share with us some of the highlights of this year's con. Also, some special treats for our listeners. Included in this week's show are interviews with Lee and Sue Cummings of Tiny Rebel Games – the makers of Doctor Who: Legacy, Doctor Who Season 24-26 script editor, Andrew Cartmel and Voice of the Daleks and producer...
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Episode 216 - War is Upon Us
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 13 minutes and 53 secondsIn this week’s show it’s just Keith and Glenn. Shaun is still enjoying the Gallifrey One Doctor Who convention and will return with Mel next week. So, as has become a tradition with us, we are doing a book review this week. This time it’s an outing with the War Doctor and his new companion, Cinder in the novel Engines of War. Keith an I give our impression on this novel by George Mann and published by BBC Doctor Who Books.Also, some news of the week, including some exciting news out of Big Finish productions.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 216 – War is Upon Us
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 13 minutes and 54 secondsIn this week's show it's just Keith and Glenn. Shaun is still enjoying the Gallifrey One Doctor Who convention and will return with Mel next week. So, as has become a tradition with us, we are doing a book review this week. This time it's an outing with the War Doctor and his new companion, Cinder in the novel Engines of War. Keith an I give our impression on this novel by George Mann and...
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Gally Update 2 - The Legacy Of Rassilon
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 26 minutes and 48 secondsOur report from DAY TWO!In a joint production with our sister podcast, Shaun and Mel are joined by Mich from the Five(ish) Fangirls podcast with updates from Gallifrey One, the Doctor Who convention happening right now in sunny L.A.
Enjoy!
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Gally Update 2 – The Legacy Of Rassilon
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 26 minutes and 48 secondsOur report from DAY TWO! In a joint production with our sister podcast, Shaun and Mel are joined by Mich from the Five(ish) Fangirls podcast with updates from Gallifrey One, the Doctor Who convention happening right now in sunny L.A. Enjoy! The post Gally Update 2 – The Legacy Of Rassilon appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Gally Update 1 - Within the Constellation of Kasterborous
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondIn a joint production with our sister podcast, Shaun and Mel are joined by Mich from the Five(ish) Fangirls podcast with updates from Gallifrey One, the Doctor Who convention happening right now in sunny L.A.Here is Day ONE!
Enjoy!
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Gally Update 1 – Within the Constellation of Kasterborous
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 13 minutes and 58 secondsIn a joint production with our sister podcast, Shaun and Mel are joined by Mich from the Five(ish) Fangirls podcast with updates from Gallifrey One, the Doctor Who convention happening right now in sunny L.A. Here is Day ONE! Enjoy! The post Gally Update 1 – Within the Constellation of Kasterborous appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 215 - Jason and the Astronauts
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 22 minutes and 28 secondsIn this week’s podcast we review the Fourth Doctor and Leela Big Finish audio, Energy of the Daleks. And then the Fourth Doctor and Leela are paired up again in our second review, the televised story Underworld. We give our impressions on these two stories.Also, some news in the toy world. We give our reaction to the official announcement that Doctor Who will finally be coming to LEGO.
Plus some big news as we learn that the Sixth Doctor will finally be given a regeneration story with the Big Finish audio tentatively titled Last Adventure.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Link mentioned on the show:
Seasons Of War – An Unofficial Doctor Who Charity Anthology
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Episode 215 – Jason and the Astronauts
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 22 minutes and 28 secondsIn this week's podcast we review the Fourth Doctor and Leela Big Finish audio, Energy of the Daleks. And then the Fourth Doctor and Leela are paired up again in our second review, the televised story Underworld. We give our impressions on these two stories. Also, some news in the toy world. We give our reaction to the official announcement that Doctor Who will finally be coming to LEGO. Plus some big news as we...
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Episode 214 - Red, Red, RED
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 49 minutes and 13 secondsIn this week’s show we take a look at the First Doctor story, The Sensorites. We visit the Sense Sphere and tap into the minds of these characters and give our impression of the story.Then, we let you know what we thought of the Big Finish audio play, Red, featuring the Seventh Doctor and Mel.
Also, another Doctor Who: Legacy tip of the week.
And, not a lot of news in Doctor Who fandom, however, we’ll give our reactions to the few there are.
And, of course, your feedback
Enjoy!
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Episode 214 – Red, Red, RED
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 58 minutes and 18 secondsIn this week's show we take a look at the First Doctor story, The Sensorites. We visit the Sense Sphere and tap into the minds of these characters and give our impression of the story. Then, we let you know what we thought of the Big Finish audio play, Red, featuring the Seventh Doctor and Mel. Also, another Doctor Who: Legacy tip of the week. And, not a lot of news in Doctor Who fandom,...
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Episode 213 - Carry On Vortex
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 55 minutes and 10 secondsIn this week’s podcast, we put our Doctor Who reviews to one side briefly for something a little bit different. In the first of a series of specials we are calling ‘Beyond the Doctor’ were looking at the William Hartnell acting vehicle, Carry On Sergeant. We’ll review the film and give our impressions on the actor’s take on a role that is different from the one we are very most familiar with in Doctor Who.Also, we’ve added a little segment that we hope to continue from time to time. It’s our ‘Doctor Who: Legacy – Tip of the Week”. In this week’s installment, Glenn will have a tip for farming time fragments necessary for leveling up characters in the game.
Plus, the news of the week, including something of a scoop for us in news coming out of Planet ComicCon with the announcement of another Doctor Who guest.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 213 – Carry On Vortex
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 55 minutes and 11 secondsIn this week's podcast, we put our Doctor Who reviews to one side briefly for something a little bit different. In the first of a series of specials we are calling ‘Beyond the Doctor' were looking at the William Hartnell acting vehicle, Carry On Sergeant. We'll review the film and give our impressions on the actor's take on a role that is different from the one we are very most familiar with in Doctor Who....
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Episode 212 - Red Ruckus Rising
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 47 minutes and 7 secondsThis week we get a little silly, but take a break in out madness to review a couple of Eighth Doctor stories. In this show, we look at (or listen to, rather) Eight’s break out series by Big Finish, Blood of the Daleks parts 1 and 2. Hear our impressions in the new format of audio drama that was developed for BBC Radio 7.And, we discuss our first impressions of new companion, Lucie Miller
Also, we look at some news of the week, including last minute negotiations between the BBC and Internet streaming service, Netflix.
Plus, a few more Gallifrey One convention guest announcements.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 212 – Red Ruckus Rising
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 47 minutes and 8 secondsThis week we get a little silly, but take a break in out madness to review a couple of Eighth Doctor stories. In this show, we look at (or listen to, rather) Eight's break out series by Big Finish, Blood of the Daleks parts 1 and 2. Hear our impressions in the new format of audio drama that was developed for BBC Radio 7. And, we discuss our first impressions of new companion, Lucie Miller...
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Episode 211 - Kinda... Sorta...
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 55 minutes and 25 secondsIn this week’s podcast we present another Adversary Archive. this time we explore the Doctor Who villain, The Mara. Included are our reviews of the Fifth Doctor stories, Kinda and Snakedance. We give our impression on these two tales and explore what some consider some of the best Classic Doctor Who availible. Listen as we defend, perhaps for the first time, the character of Tegan Jovanka.Also, a look at the news of the week, including more convention guests and updates.
Plus we tangent a little more than usual this week with discussion of some recent films we’ve seen.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 211 – Kinda… Sorta…
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 55 minutes and 27 secondsIn this week's podcast we present another Adversary Archive. this time we explore the Doctor Who villain, The Mara. Included are our reviews of the Fifth Doctor stories, Kinda and Snakedance. We give our impression on these two tales and explore what some consider some of the best Classic Doctor Who availible. Listen as we defend, perhaps for the first time, the character of Tegan Jovanka. Also, a look at the news of the week,...
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Episode 210 - Peace Negotiations
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 7 minutes and 52 secondsIn this week’s podcast, we tackle two more Big Finish releases. This time with the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa. We’ll give our impressions of the two audio stories, Creatures of Beauty and The Game.Also, some more exciting convention news for our region with an announcement at Planet ComicCon in Kansas City in March and Time Eddy in Wichita this October.
Plus, the usual tangental discussions that you’ve come to expect from The Vortex Boys.
Oh, and of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 210 – Peace Negotiations
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 7 minutes and 53 secondsIn this week's podcast, we tackle two more Big Finish releases. This time with the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa. We'll give our impressions of the two audio stories, Creatures of Beauty and The Game. Also, some more exciting convention news for our region with an announcement at Planet ComicCon in Kansas City in March and Time Eddy in Wichita this October. Plus, the usual tangental discussions that you've come to expect from The Vortex Boys....
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Episode 209 - Late Christmas
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 7 minutes and 24 secondsAfter having to postpone recording due to sickness and work commitments we return after a slightly longer break than normal.In this week’s podcast we discuss how our Christmas was, and the Doctor Who goodies we got, also some of the movies we watched over the long time between recordings.
We also give our thoughts on the 2014 Christmas special “Last Christmas”, and our reaction to some news.
And last but not least your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 209 – Late Christmas
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 7 minutes and 24 secondsAfter having to postpone recording due to sickness and work commitments we return after a slightly longer break than normal. In this week's podcast we discuss how our Christmas was, and the Doctor Who goodies we got, also some of the movies we watched over the long time between recordings. We also give our thoughts on the 2014 Christmas special "Last Christmas", and our reaction to some news. And last but not least your feedback....
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Side Trip 15 - A Visit from St. Nick
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 1 secondSurprise and Merry Christmas! We thought we’d do a little something special for our listeners this year and release our own Christmas special. In this year’s Doctor Who Christmas Special, the Twelfth Doctor will be visited by Santa Claus. So, we decided to compile our review of four stories where the Doctor has encountered the ‘right jolly ol’ elf” in previous adventures.First, a look at the December 1965 TV Comic story featuring the First Doctor called simply, A Christmas Story.
Then, we review the short story adventure, The Man Who (Nearly) Killed Christmas, featuring the Second Doctor.
Next, the Third Doctor decides to give Sarah Jane Smith a Christmas treat by introducing her to Kris Kringle in the short story, A Visit from Saint Nicholas.
And finally, the Eleventh Doctor rescues Santa and Christmas itself in the IDW comic, Silent Knight.
We hope you enjoy this special Christmas goody to bring you more holiday cheer.
Merry Christmas!
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Side Trip 15 – A Visit from St. Nick
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 37 minutes and 2 secondsSurprise and Merry Christmas! We thought we'd do a little something special for our listeners this year and release our own Christmas special. In this year's Doctor Who Christmas Special, the Twelfth Doctor will be visited by Santa Claus. So, we decided to compile our review of four stories where the Doctor has encountered the ‘right jolly ol' elf" in previous adventures. First, a look at the December 1965 TV Comic story featuring the First...
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Episode 208 - Short and Sweet
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 21 minutes and 43 secondsIn this week’s podcast, we pick up and catch up on the final four 50th anniversary ebook short stories, The Beast of Babylon, The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage, Nothing O’Clock and Lights Out. Hear what we liked and disliked about this wrap-up of the line.Also, big news (especially for us) in convention guest news. We’ll share some of the big announcements over the past week!
Plus, more news of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 208 – Short and Sweet
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 21 minutes and 44 secondsIn this week's podcast, we pick up and catch up on the final four 50th anniversary ebook short stories, The Beast of Babylon, The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage, Nothing O'Clock and Lights Out. Hear what we liked and disliked about this wrap-up of the line. Also, big news (especially for us) in convention guest news. We'll share some of the big announcements over the past week! Plus, more news of the week. And, of course, your feedback....
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Episode 207 - The Podcast That Never Was
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 36 minutes and 56 secondsIn this week’s podcast, we’ve reached the end of the run of Charlotte Pollard, well.. in the Eighth Doctors run in the Big Finish Main Range, anyway. And so we bid a fond farewell to her in he present state with a review of the audio play The Girl Who Never Was. We’ll give our impressions of this bang-up job of a story (did I tip our hand there?).Also, we continue out review of the Titan Comics Doctor Who titles, exploring some more of the Tenth and Eleventh Doctor series.
Plus, nome news of the week, including a very special con announcement of a guest coming very near to us.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 207 – The Podcast That Never Was
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 36 minutes and 57 secondsIn this week's podcast, we've reached the end of the run of Charlotte Pollard, well.. in the Eighth Doctors run in the Big Finish Main Range, anyway. And so we bid a fond farewell to her in he present state with a review of the audio play The Girl Who Never Was. We'll give our impressions of this bang-up job of a story (did I tip our hand there?). Also, we continue out review of the...
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Episode 206 - The Quicker the Fix, the Faster It Breaks
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 33 minutes and 50 secondsIn this week’s show we tackle two more Big Finish audios each featuring The Fifth Doctor, Peri and Erimem. First, we review the audio play, Nekromanteia. Then, we’ll we will share our opinions on the following adventure, The Axis of Insanity.Also, we get a special treat from Traveling the Vortex correspondent, Time Lord Ben. He is fresh back from Chicago TARDIS with a full report of the three day event.
Plus, more convention news and announcements, as well as some of the rumblings in the Doctor Who world of news.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 206 – The Quicker the Fix, the Faster It Breaks
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 33 minutes and 51 secondsIn this week's show we tackle two more Big Finish audios each featuring The Fifth Doctor, Peri and Erimem. First, we review the audio play, Nekromanteia. Then, we'll we will share our opinions on the following adventure, The Axis of Insanity. Also, we get a special treat from Traveling the Vortex correspondent, Time Lord Ben. He is fresh back from Chicago TARDIS with a full report of the three day event. Plus, more convention news and announcements,...
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Episode 205 - Everybody Play the Game
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 27 minutes and 38 secondsIt’s time for Fun and Games Part 2! In this week’s show (yes, a day late we know) we discuss some of the fun we had reviewing two Doctor Who licensed table top games. First, we look at the Doctor Who version of Yahtzee. Then we go over the Dalek themed board game, Risk. Find out what we thought of a new spin on these classics.BUT, before all of that, we also get to our reviews of the Big Finish Seventh Doctor and Mel audio play, Flip-Flop.
And then, more fun in the works with a review of the first issue of the Titan Twelfth Doctor comic book series.
Also, we have some news to give our reactions to.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 205 – Everybody Play the Game
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 27 minutes and 39 secondsIt's time for Fun and Games Part 2! In this week's show (yes, a day late we know) we discuss some of the fun we had reviewing two Doctor Who licensed table top games. First, we look at the Doctor Who version of Yahtzee. Then we go over the Dalek themed board game, Risk. Find out what we thought of a new spin on these classics. BUT, before all of that, we also get to...
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Episode 204 - Two Tickets to Paradise
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 37 minutes and 51 secondsIn this week’s podcast there is a slight change to what was scheduled. First, we do offer up our reviews on the Season 24 Seventh Doctor and Mel story, Paradise Towers. Also, as promised, we dig a little deeper into the background of the Quarks as presented in other media, particularly the TV Comics runs, for a mini Adversary Archive on the Quarks. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to time constraints, we have pushed off our review of Big Finish’s Seventh Doctor and Mel audio, Flip-Flop.Also, in news, we reveal some more convention guests, as well as talk about some comments made by Eighth Doctor actor Peter Capaldi.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 204 – Two Tickets to Paradise
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 37 minutes and 52 secondsIn this week's podcast there is a slight change to what was scheduled. First, we do offer up our reviews on the Season 24 Seventh Doctor and Mel story, Paradise Towers. Also, as promised, we dig a little deeper into the background of the Quarks as presented in other media, particularly the TV Comics runs, for a mini Adversary Archive on the Quarks. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to time...
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Episode 203 - All Hail the Big Talking Bird!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 29 minutes and 22 secondsIn this week’s podcast, we present another Companion Archive. This time, we explore the lovable big talking penguin, Frobisher. We’ll give our impressions on two Big Finish audios from the Doctor Who Main Range, first The Holy Terror, and second, The Maltese Penguin. We’ll also discuss what we know about Frobisher so far in our experience with the shapeshifting Whifferdill.Also, we look at some of the news of the week, including last week’s Children in Need Doctor who clip form the Christmas Special. And, we’ll talk about some upcoming conventions and convention quest announcements.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 203 – All Hail the Big Talking Bird!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 29 minutes and 23 secondsIn this week's podcast, we present another Companion Archive. This time, we explore the lovable big talking penguin, Frobisher. We'll give our impressions on two Big Finish audios from the Doctor Who Main Range, first The Holy Terror, and second, The Maltese Penguin. We'll also discuss what we know about Frobisher so far in our experience with the shapeshifting Whifferdill. Also, we look at some of the news of the week, including last week's Children...
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Episode 202 - Tears in Heaven
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 32 minutes and 6 secondsThe end of Series 8 has arrived, and all too soon in our opinion. This week on the podcast, we give our impressions of the season’s finale, Death in Heaven. We share our reviews on the climactic story setting us up for Christmas to come.But, first some convention guest announcements, one particular that came to a surprise to the three of us. Also, we’ll discuss other items in the news of the week.
Plus, we announce the winners of our Bicentepiversary event. Congratulation to the winners.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 202 – Tears in Heaven
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 32 minutes and 7 secondsThe end of Series 8 has arrived, and all too soon in our opinion. This week on the podcast, we give our impressions of the season's finale, Death in Heaven. We share our reviews on the climactic story setting us up for Christmas to come. But, first some convention guest announcements, one particular that came to a surprise to the three of us. Also, we'll discuss other items in the news of the week. Plus,...
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Episode 201 - Guess Who's Back
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 40 minutes and 6 secondsIn this week’s show we review the penultimate episode of Series 8 of Doctor Who, Dark Water. We’ll give our impressions on the next to last installment of the series, and what we thought of the big reveal at the end.Also, not much in news this week, but we do have our reactions to a little news on the home front as far as a Doctor Who convention coming to the midwest.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 201 – Guess Who’s Back
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 40 minutes and 7 secondsIn this week's show we review the penultimate episode of Series 8 of Doctor Who, Dark Water. We'll give our impressions on the next to last installment of the series, and what we thought of the big reveal at the end. Also, not much in news this week, but we do have our reactions to a little news on the home front as far as a Doctor Who convention coming to the midwest. And of...
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