The delay on this episode is mainly due to some audio difficulties with the recording. I've tried to clean it up as best as I can, but it did affect the final product - which is oddly in keeping with it was probably like filming The Reality War. Chris Kocher and Mike Robinson join me to try and make sense of a series finale that was full of incident, but maybe a bit less on coherence. We also discuss what the dramatic and polarising choices in the final third of the episode mean for the future o...
Jul 13, 2025•1 hr 15 min
From an undisclosed location comes our podcast on Wish World. Ken Deep and Rick Tetrault help me pick through the penultimate episode of the series as we talk about new aliases, a far right dream world and the return of an old enemy for The Doctor (and not just one). Episode Rating – 0:41 Favourite Part – 0:57 Least Favourite Part – 7:41 Wish World – 20:18 Additional Observations – 32:56 Episode MVP – 42:46 Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Instagram – analysingdw TikTok - @analysingdw YouTub...
May 30, 2025•48 min
This week Jonathan Wilkinson and Jenn Allen join Shane to discuss the seemingly silly but suprisingly deep Interstellar Song Contest. Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Instagram – analysingdw TikTok - @analysingdw YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AnalysingDoctorWho/community Threads - analysingdw Twitter - @AnalysingDW
May 22, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Forgive the sound problems on this. It took a couple of recordings, but in the end we cobbled together I show where you'll hear from MIke Robinson and Emma Foster joining myself to speak about The Story and The Engine. We look at the show's first trip to the continent, as well as Nigerian and diasporic culture. Episode Rating – 0:40 Favourite Part – 0:57 Least Favourite Part – 13:30 The Episode's Use of Stories – 24:20 Additional Observations – 34:12 Episode MVP – 1:10:14 Email – Analysingdoctor...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 11 min
I'm joined by Emma Foster and Chris Kocher as we take a look at Lucky Day. The return of Ruby Sunday, the return of UNIT, and a new character in Conrad Clark. It gave us a bit more than we bargained for. Episode Rating – 0:40 Favourite Part – 1:00 Least Favourite Part – 14:45 Conrad Clark – 31:11 Additional Observations – 54:22 Episode MVP – 1:14:40 Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Instagram – analysingdw TikTok - @analysingdw YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AnalysingDoctorWho/community T...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Jenn Allen and Rick Tetrault join me to talk on the early clubhouse leader for this series's best episode. Talk on name pronounciations and skipping intros abound. We also get into what is by any measure, a pure banger of a Doctor Who episode. Episode Rating – 0:41 Favourite Part – 0:52 Least Favourite Part – 12:32 Aliss & Portraying deafness on screen – 19:38 Additional Observations – 34:59 Episode MVP – 51:52 Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram – analysing...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 5 min
I'm joined by Mike Robinson and Ken Deep to pick through the episode 'Lux'. Featuring a look at how realistic 1950's Miami was, how Russell T Davies may feel about the fans, and a mention of a band who I feel confident you won't see coming if I gave you 100 guesses. Episode Rating – 0:40 Favourite Part – 1:00 Least Favourite Part – 9:58 Americana – 21:07 Additional Observations – 32:06 Episode MVP – 44:26 Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram – analysingdw TikTok ...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min
New Doctor Who is back, and is our episode analysis. Jenn Allen and Jonathan WIlkinson go through The Robot Revolution to talk about a new companion, gamer stereotypes and maybe an even more flamboyant Doctor than we had a year ago. Forgive some of the sound issues. Am using a new compeuter, and currently experimenting with a new place to record these 0:37 - Episode Rating 0:57 - Favourite Part 5:33 - Least Favourite Part 21:22 - Thoughts On Belinda Chandra 31:46 - Miscellaneous Observations 44:...
Apr 17, 2025•50 min
I'm joined by Emma Foster and Chris Kocher to preview the upcoming series of Doctor Who. As well as looking at our hopes and fears for the series, we also go into detail on our hopes and fears for Doctor Who. Are the rumours true? Will this be the last series of the show for a while? 1:10 - What We're Most Excited For 12:30 - What We're Most Concerned About 29:21 - The Future of Doctor Who 47:03 - Additional Observations Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram – ana...
Apr 08, 2025•59 min
A somewhat delayed pod on the Doctor Who Christmas episode. Mike Robinson and Rick Tetrault joined me to talk about the first holiday special to not be written by a showrunner, whether this truly is Steven Moffat's Doctor Who swansong, and an intersting fan theory on Mrs. Flood. Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram – analysingdw YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AnalysingDoctorWho/community...
Feb 23, 2025•58 min
Our bumper roundup of the first series of the Ncuti Gatwa era includes talk on Disney, crying, and why it can be okay that the show has to leave some of the old fans behind. Emma Foster, Ro Karen and Rick Tetrault are all here as we dig through last eight episodes and look ahead to the future - as a disclaimer, Emma had a few sound issues during the recording. Series Highpoint - 0:40 Series Lowpoint - 22:33 Ncuti Gatwa - 56:10 Millie Gibson - 1:20:00 Additional Observations - 1:33:00 Series Rati...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 56 min
Emma Foster and Jonathan Wilkinson join me as we analyse the series finale, "Empire of Death". We talk through what worked, and a lot about what didn't work. And also whether fans can sometimes look at episodes, and Russell T Davies's comments on them, in extreme bad faith. Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram – analysingdw YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AnalysingDoctorWho/community What We Liked the Most – 1:00 What We Liked the Least – 6:20 Sutekh as The Bi...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 15 min
The penutimate episode has arrived. Ken Deep and Chris Kocher help me talk through The Legend of Ruby Sunday. On old foes returning, and what Russell T Davies might have planned for us in the finale. And is this the episode where Ncuti became The Doctor? What We Liked the Most (01:55) What We Liked the Least (08:55) Sutekh (22:05) Additional Observations (38:15) Episode MVP (47:55) Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram – analysingdw YouTube - https://www.youtube.c...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr
The Doctor & Ruby visit a world of cosplay, romance, manners, the English upper classes, and shapeshifters. Jenn Allen and Ro Karen are here with me to talk through Rogue. We also end with a brief tribute to a Doctor Who O.G. Ian Chesterton as played by the now late, great William Russell. What We Liked The Most (1:40) What We Liked The Least (5:15) The Doctor and Rogue (13:15) Additional Observations (35:47) Episode MVP (45:20) Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Ins...
Jun 13, 2024•55 min
Mike Robinson and Rick Tetrault join me as we talk through Dot & Bubble. A look at social media, race, and slugs. And how long did it take you to realise just what Lindy Pepper-Bean was on? What We Liked The Most (1:01) What We Liked The Least (5:37) How They Use Tech (19:36) The Race Conversation (29:05) Additional Observations (49:17) Episode MVP (53:20) Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram - analysingdw...
Jun 06, 2024•58 min
Emma Foster and Ken Deep are my guests as we talk through the staggering 73 Yards. Millie Gibson producing an unforgettable performance, what the episode means, and what it might mean for the rest of the series. And a heads-up as we have the odd sound issue, and there's also a brief discussion around sexual violence. Ken has also co-edited the book "The Companions of Doctor Who" which can be purchased at - https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/the-companions-of-doctor-who Email – Analysingd...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Jonathan Wilkinson and Rick Tetrault are on hand as we go through 'Boom'. Steven Moffat's return delighted and disturbed us, and we also discuss war films and the difference between the social & medical models of disability. Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram - analysingdw
May 23, 2024•45 min
A new era is here. And so are Chris Kocher and Jan Fennick as we pick apart the first two episodes of the new series of Doctor Who. Among many topics, we talk cultural elision, Beatles accuracy and RTD 2.0. Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram - analysingdw
May 15, 2024•52 min
Emma Foster and Rick Tetrault join me as we preview the new series of Doctor Who (which was recorded a few weeks ago). We discuss our hopes & expectations, how the Disney influence is changing the show, and even some sports analogies as we worry that a UK vs Rest of the World collision could occur in the fandom. Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram - analysingdw
May 09, 2024•51 min
As a new series of Doctor Who is soon upon us, Jenn Allen and Ken Deep join me as we list our respective Top 5 opening episodes ("Season Premieres" in American) of a Doctor Who series. But before that, we start our pod addressing the news that Millie Gibson is expected to depart the show at some time in 2025, if not sooner. As mentioned at the end of the pod, "The Companions of Doctor Who" can be purchased here (https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/the-companions-of-doctor-who) Email – Ana...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 35 min
The era of the 15th begins. Chris Kocher and Mike Robinson are here as we pick through the first Doctor Who Christmas Special in 6 years. We discuss both the new Doctor and new companion, and wonder just how long they will stick around. This was recorded before the recent Millie Gibson news, but as we see in Doctor Who, time doesn't go in a straight line. Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram - analysingdw...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Our analysis of The Giggle is finally here! Emma Foster, Jan Fennick & a returning Rick Tetrault are our guests, as we talk through the many wild happenings of the final 60th anniversary special (we should note Emma had a few sound issues on her end, but hopefully you won't find that too disruptive). Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram - analysingdw
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Jenn Allen and Ro Karen are on board as we break down the 2nd of the 60th anniversary specials, Wild Blue Yonder. We talk about the merits or otherwise of goofy horror, the brilliance of Catherine Tate and David Tennant, and how the 14th Doctor is more like one of their predecessors than you may have realised. Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram - analysingdw
Dec 07, 2023•56 min
Emma Foster and Jonathan Wilkinson are here as we begin our analysis of the 60th anniversary episodes with The Star Beast. A vertaible cornucopia of topics to discuss, among them Tennant, Tate, TERFs, and most importantly of all, Tuna Madras. Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram - analysingdw
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Ken Deep and Jonathan Wilkinson join me to talk about our respective favourite Top 5 twists in Doctor Who. We also have a brief discussion on our excitement for the upcoming 60th anniversary specials. Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram - analysingdw
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 45 min
I'm joined by Mike Robinson and Mark Givens to look at the tenure of 7th Doctor companion, Ace. We look at the relationship with Doctor Who and American public televsion, the socio-cultural context that made Ace a companion ahead of her time, and how that contrasted to some of her predecessors (I should note we recorded this before the news of Bonnie Langford's return to the show!) As you heard in the pre-credits, I pay a brief tribute to a deceased friend, Boz. There is currently a GoFundMe for...
Jul 04, 2023•57 min
We look back on Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary Episode with two first time guests to the podcast. Jan Fennick and Chris Kocher join me to talk through just what made this episode work so well. At the end, we also briefly mention their own contributions to the book, "A World of Demons: The Villains of Doctor Who". Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW Instagram - analysingdw Details for "A World of Demons: The Villains of Doctor Who" can be found here: https://www.fayettevill...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 23 min
In what could prove a watershed moment in Doctor Who history, Emma Foster, Ro Karen & Ken Deep join me to discuss Disney+ becoming Doctor Who's new international distributor and business collaborator. Will this send Doctor Who into the big time? Or is the show about to find out just how cuddly the House of Mouse is not? I also briefly mention Ken's contribution to the book I also worked on, "A World of Demons: The Villains of Doctor Who", which is still available to buy (https://www.fayettev...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Emma Foster, Ro Karen and Jonathan Wilkinson join me as we excavate the time of the 13th Doctor. We talk through where we feel Jodie Whittaker was let down, why Thasmin mattered to the fans, and when we thought the last four years of the show did work. We recorded this as the sad passing of former Doctor Who writer, Chris Boucher was announced. Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 43 min
As Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall meet their end on Doctor Who, Mary Freer, Jenn Allen and myself look at their final offering - The Power of the Doctor. We also briefly mention a new Doctor Who book I was involved in. Details below: "A World of Demons: The Villains of Doctor Who". Available to purchase now. ( https://forbiddenplanet.com/367321-a-world-of-demons-the-villains-of-doctor-who/) Email – Analysingdoctorwho@gmail.com Twitter - @AnalysingDW...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min
