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 233 - Paddock Number 9
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 1 minutes and 9 seconds
In this week’s episode we tackle two more Big Finish Production audios from the Doctor Who Main Range. First we join the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn Smythe with a surprise visit from another Doctor in #45 Project Lazarus. Then we rejoin Evelyn and Six in the follow-up story, #57 Arrangements For War.Also, MAJOR SPOILER WARNING! We give our impressions on the newly released Jurassic World, new to theaters this week, so be warned.
Plus some more convention updates, and the news-of-the-week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 233 – Paddock Number 9
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 1 minutes and 9 secondsIn this week's episode we tackle two more Big Finish Production audios from the Doctor Who Main Range. First we join the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn Smythe with a surprise visit from another Doctor in #45 Project Lazarus. Then we rejoin Evelyn and Six in the follow-up story, #57 Arrangements For War. Also, MAJOR SPOILER WARNING! We give our impressions on the newly released Jurassic World, new to theaters this week, so be warned. Plus some more convention...
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Episode 232 - Star Trekkin'
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 20 minutes and 15 secondsIn this week’s show we step away from the Doctor Who Universe for one last time, at least until next year. Our final ‘Beyond the Doctor’ features Sixth Doctor actor, Colin Baker in Star Trek Continues episode 4, White Iris. We’ll give our impressions on Colin’s performance as well as give a little insight into the Star Trek Continues series and some other Star Trek fan projects.Also, the usual stuff, like news-of-the week, and convention updates.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 232 – Star Trekkin’
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 20 minutes and 15 secondsIn this week's show we step away from the Doctor Who Universe for one last time, at least until next year. Our final ‘Beyond the Doctor' features Sixth Doctor actor, Colin Baker in Star Trek Continues episode 4, White Iris. We'll give our impressions on Colin's performance as well as give a little insight into the Star Trek Continues series and some other Star Trek fan projects. Also, the usual stuff, like news-of-the week, and...
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Episode 231 - Feeble Witticisms
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 32 minutes and 15 secondsIn this week’s show we side step into another part of the Doctor Who mythos and join the Seventh Doctor, Ace and Bernice Summerfield for two Big Finish Productions audio stories in the Doctor Who Main Range. First, we share our impressions of The Shadow of the Scourge. Then we tackle The Dark Flame. We give our impression on these two stories that tie neatly into the Virgin New Adventures era of novels in the 1990’s.Plus, speaking of Big Finish, they had an announcement that we will talk about. Also, we have more convention news.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 231 – Feeble Witticisms
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 32 minutes and 15 secondsIn this week's show we side step into another part of the Doctor Who mythos and join the Seventh Doctor, Ace and Bernice Summerfield for two Big Finish Productions audio stories in the Doctor Who Main Range. First, we share our impressions of The Shadow of the Scourge. Then we tackle The Dark Flame. We give our impression on these two stories that tie neatly into the Virgin New Adventures era of novels in the...
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Episode 230 - All Topics Great and Small
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 46 minutes and 35 secondsIn this week’s show we step away from Doctor Who briefly for a fifth installment of our “Beyond the Doctor” segment.This time we delve into Fifth Doctor actor Peter Davison in the series, All Creatures Great and Small. We’ll give our impressions of the roll Davison played before his time on Doctor Who.
Also, a look at some news of the week, including more back and forth between current show runner Steven Moffat and former show runner Russell T. Davies.
Plus, we return this week with another Doctor Who: Legacy “Tip of the Week”
Oh, and of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 230 – All Topics Great and Small
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 46 minutes and 36 secondsIn this week's show we step away from Doctor Who briefly for a fifth installment of our "Beyond the Doctor" segment. This time we delve into Fifth Doctor actor Peter Davison in the series, All Creatures Great and Small. We'll give our impressions of the roll Davison played before his time on Doctor Who. Also, a look at some news of the week, including more back and forth between current show runner Steven Moffat and...
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Episode 229 - Eccentric's One Thing, Bohemian's Quite Another!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 21 minutes and 40 secondsIn this week’s podcast, we review the final two part story that rounds out the Fourth Doctor and Leela’s foray into Big Finish audios. First it’s Trail of the White Worm, followed with The Oseidon Adventure.We give our impressions on these two stories, and sum up the series as a whole.
Also, some news of the week, including a certain assumption that show runner Steven Moffat may be around longer than previously thought.
Plus, a Gallifrey One update, and we announce the winners of our Free Comic Book Day give-away.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 229 – Eccentric’s One Thing, Bohemian’s Quite Another!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 21 minutes and 41 secondsIn this week's podcast, we review the final two part story that rounds out the Fourth Doctor and Leela's foray into Big Finish audios. First it's Trail of the White Worm, followed with The Oseidon Adventure. We give our impressions on these two stories, and sum up the series as a whole. Also, some news of the week, including a certain assumption that show runner Steven Moffat may be around longer than previously thought. Plus, a...
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Episode 228 - All Hail Zzagnar!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 32 secondsIn this week’s podcast we take a look at some more of Titan’s Doctor Who comics lines featuring the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. We start off with Ten’s line from issues number 6 through 10. Then we follow those up with a review of the Eleventh Doctor issues 6 through 11. And finally we wrap things up with Twelve featured in issues 2 through 7. Also, we throw into the mix, the three story, three Doctor issue given out last weekend for this year’s Free Comic Book Day.Plus the news of the week!
Enjoy!
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Episode 228 – All Hail Zzagnar!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 32 secondsIn this week's podcast we take a look at some more of Titan's Doctor Who comics lines featuring the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. We start off with Ten's line from issues number 6 through 10. Then we follow those up with a review of the Eleventh Doctor issues 6 through 11. And finally we wrap things up with Twelve featured in issues 2 through 7. Also, we throw into the mix, the three story,...
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Episode 227 - Age of Davros
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 53 minutes and 31 secondsIn this week’s show we flip last week’s topic on its ear and discuss the question: Is Davros better of without the Daleks?We try to answer that by exploring what we know of the creator of the Daleks.
But leading into that discussion, we review the Big Finish Productions story, Davros, produced during the 40th anniversary year of Doctor Who. We’ll give our impression of that story.
And, per usual, we’ll discuss some news of the week, but not before we provide our reviews of the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the recently released, Avengers: Age of Ultron. We should warn you however, we get into some HEAVY SPOILERS about the film. So, if you have yet to see it, you may want to skip ahead in the podcast to about the 41 or 42 minute mark.
Plus, another Doctor Who: Legacy – Tip of the Week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 227 – Age of Davros
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 55 minutes and 22 seconds**UPDATE** Apologies go out to Time Lord Ben. We accidentally omitted his feedback that should have followed his tip of the week. That has been corrected and the file reposted. In this week's show we flip last week's topic on its ear and discuss the question: Is Davros better of without the Daleks? We try to answer that by exploring what we know of the creator of the Daleks. But leading into that discussion, we...
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Episode 226 - The Davros Factor
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 20 minutes and 9 secondsIn this week’s show straight off the heals of a re-watch of the classic story, Genesis of the Daleks, we discuss everybody’s favorite megalomaniac, Davros and determine if the Daleks are better without their ruthless creator. We’ll explore the Dalek history and determine if Davros has been helpful to their cause or a hindrance.Also, some news out this week in the Whoniverse.
Plus another Doctor Who: Legacy – Tip of the Week.
And of course, you feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 226 – The Davros Factor
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 20 minutes and 9 secondsIn this week's show straight off the heals of a re-watch of the classic story, Genesis of the Daleks, we discuss everybody's favorite megalomaniac, Davros and determine if the Daleks are better without their ruthless creator. We'll explore the Dalek history and determine if Davros has been helpful to their cause or a hindrance. Also, some news out this week in the Whoniverse. Plus another Doctor Who: Legacy – Tip of the Week. And of...
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Episode 225 - Elementary My Dear Vortex
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 20 minutes and 43 secondsIn this week’s show we continue our look at the work that the actors who play the Doctor have done, outside the franchise. This time, we examine Tom Baker starring in the BBC’s Sherlock Holmes – The Hound of the Baskervilles. We give our impression of Baker in another iconic role.Also, some of the headlines making news this week in the world of Doctor Who.
Plus, Shaun is fresh back from Starfest in Denver this past weekend. He’ll give us a recap of the convention.
And. of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 225 – Elementary My Dear Vortex
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 20 minutes and 44 secondsIn this week's show we continue our look at the work that the actors who play the Doctor have done, outside the franchise. This time, we examine Tom Baker starring in the BBC's Sherlock Holmes – The Hound of the Baskervilles. We give our impression of Baker in another iconic role. Also, some of the headlines making news this week in the world of Doctor Who. Plus, Shaun is fresh back from Starfest in Denver...
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Episode 224 - The Gods of Glam Rock
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 4 minutes and 11 secondsIn this week’s podcast, we visit Big Finish’s Eight Doctor audio line to review two stories. First up is the Eighth Doctor and Lucy in Horror of Glam Rock. Then the duo take another turn, this time amongst the gods (or so we think) in Immortal Beloved.Also, a look at some more convention announcements in our news of the week.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 224 – The Gods of Glam Rock
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 4 minutes and 12 secondsIn this week's podcast, we visit Big Finish's Eight Doctor audio line to review two stories. First up is the Eighth Doctor and Lucy in Horror of Glam Rock. Then the duo take another turn, this time amongst the gods (or so we think) in Immortal Beloved. Also, a look at some more convention announcements in our news of the week. And of course, your feedback. Enjoy! The post Episode 224 – The Gods of Glam Rock appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 223 - Of Two Evil Minds
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 17 minutes and 29 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 future of the show, and a new delivery service for some of our favorite episodes.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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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 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 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!
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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!