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Doctor Who: The Quest Is The Quest

The Doctor Who podcast reviewing all things Doctor Who, originally covering my quest to watch and review every Doctor Who season before the 50th anniversary.
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Episodes

Special Episode - 13th Doctor with Tammy Johnson

Before I dive headfirst into the Series 10 reviews, I brought along my wife, Tammy, for a quick special to discuss the announcement of the 13th Doctor and her experiences at her very first convention this past weekend at Raleigh Supercon. And stay tuned after the credits for a short tribute to the lovely Deborah Watling, who sadly passed away this morning (July 21, 2017)... thequestisthequest@yahoo.com

Jul 22, 201716 min

Episode 57 - Doctor Mysterio

It's the return of The Quest is the Quest and the Return of Doctor Mysterio! Before delving into Series 10, let's take a look back at the 2016 Christmas special about a real superhero named Ghost....wait...Supernanny!....no....Grant. It's a fun little Christmas special that really has nothing to do with Christmas - just a bunch of brain stealing aliens without pockets planning an invasion...with blue snot. Thank you so much for listening and I'll be back very soon with The Pilot and Smile! thequ...

Jun 03, 201711 min

Who & Company Promo

Coming in late January, a brand new podcast covering Doctor Who and a company of other related British shows such as Blake's 7, Tripods, Star Cops, etc. You can contact us at: Email: whoandcompany@yahoo.com Twitter: @whoandcompany

Jan 11, 20171 min

Episode 56 - Class Episode 1

Well, it's 2017 and here's the review of the first episode of the spinoff, Class! If you haven't seen it yet, the review starts at the 4:40 mark. But please listen before that as there is a very special promo for a brand new podcast coming very soon! Thanks for listening! thequestisthequest@yahoo.com whoandcompany@yahoo.com

Jan 09, 201710 min

Episode 55 - Commentary.....on a Spaceship! with Drew Meyer

Trying out a new thing here on the show.....the first commentary - Dinosaurs on a Spaceship. And to help me out is librarian and fellow podcaster, Drew Meyer! Grab your copy and join us as we watch this new series episode from future showrunner, Chris Chibnall. http://www.gallifreypirateradio.com/ thequestisthequest@yahoo.com

Sep 18, 20161 hr 1 min

Episode 54 - The English Way of Death

Here's something different: I thought it would be fun to read a novel and then hear the adaptation from Big Finish.....so I did. This month, it's The English Way of Death by Gareth Roberts. Originally a book published in 1996 and now a Big Finish audio adapted by John Dorney featuring the Fourth Doctor, Romana, & K-9. See you in September! thequestisthequest@yahoo.com

Aug 06, 201617 min

Episode 53 - Battlefield DVD

So i got lucky on Father's Day and my son found the only two Doctor Who Classic Series DVDs that I didn't have yet that were out of print and Battlefield is one of them. Join me as i review the DVD content and a bit of talk about upcoming showrunner Chris Chibnall. thequestisthequest@yahoo.com

Jul 07, 201617 min

Episode 52 - The Underwater Menace DVD

The last DVD of the classic series finally hits shelves in the US....sigh....sniff....but yay, we have an unseen Patrick Troughton episode which helps form this release of The Underwater Menace! Next month - Battlefield DVD Review thequestisthequest@yahoo.com

Jun 04, 201618 min

Episode 51 - The Sixties Daleks Movies

So it's May, and at long last I finally sit down to watch the 60s Daleks films for the first time. It's horror legend Peter Cushing doing a wonderful version of the Doctor, but do the stories and the unorthodox characterizations work? Hang out with me for about 25 minutes and let's talk about it. thequestisthequest@yahoo.com Thanks for listening!

May 13, 201623 min

Episode 50 - ReGeneration Who 2 Convention Coverage

Episode 50! Can't believe it's been three years already. And for this special occasion, I'm covering a great convention from March, ReGeneration Who 2 featuring clips from Colin Baker, Peter Davison, and a panel on Series 9 that I hosted featuring Kathleen Schowalter, Joy Piedmont, Heather McHale, and Matthew Dow Smith. See you in May! thequestisthequest@yahoo.com

Apr 20, 201658 min

Episode 49 - War Doctor Audio - Only the Monstrous with Paul Towsley

A rare venture into the foray of Big Finish in this year of almost no new Doctor Who takes this show into reviewing what you, the listeners, have been asking for - Only the Monstrous, the very first War Doctor audio starring John Hurt. Joining me this time is special guest Paul Towsley of Towsley TARDIS, The Paul Towsley Show, and Tongue Tied. Hope you enjoy! Coming up next time, a milestone - Episode 50! I'll be covering the ReGeneration Who2 convention with panels and clips from several interv...

Apr 09, 201648 min

Episode 48 - Interview with Oni Hartstein & James Harknell of ReGenerationWho2

There's a fantastic Doctor Who convention coming to Hunt Valley, Maryland, March 18-20, 2016 and on this episode, showrunners Oni Hartstein and James Harknell were kind enough to sit down for a while with me and talk all about it. Register online now at regenerationwho.com and join in the fun. I'll be there and hopefully so will you! Tons of guests including Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Fraser Hines, Wendy Padbury, Michael Troughton, Anneke Wills, Deborah Watling, Sophie (Aldred) H...

Feb 17, 201637 min

Episode 47 - River's Husbands

It's about time! Sorry it's so late. Always a busy time of year for me. But here it is - the review of the 2015 Christmas Special, The Husbands of River Song. Thanks for being patient and thanks for listening! thequestisthequest@yahoo.com

Jan 16, 201611 min

Episode 46 - Heaven and Hell

So Series 9 has come and gone. Man, that was quick. Here's the review of the two-part finale, Heaven Sent and Hell Bent. See you after Christmas! ......that awkward moment when you realize too late that you should have played a clip of Judas Priest after introducing Hell Bent. Ah well..... thequestisthequest@yahoo.com

Dec 11, 201520 min

Episode 45 - Quoth The Raven, Nevermore

As the season of two-parters comes to a close, this time we have a pair of stand-alone stories, Sleep No More and Face the Raven. Here's my review with a bit of soapbox "drama" in the middle.... Thanks for listening! thequestisthequest@yahoo.com

Nov 25, 201516 min

Episode 44 - Zygons!

The Zygons are back! Join me as I review the Zygon two-parter from Series 9 with the Osgoods, Kate, UNIT, and boring voicemail messages. Oh....and that speech.... thequestisthequest@yahoo.com

Nov 11, 201514 min

Episode 43 - Death & Life

We're already halfway through the season! Here's my review of The Girl Who Died and The Woman Who Lived. Thanks for listening!

Oct 29, 201520 min

Episode 42 - Lakes & Floods

Moving on in Series 9, here's the next two episodes, Under The Lake and Before The Flood. More exciting than meeting Shirley Bassey. Thanks for listening!

Oct 15, 201516 min

Episode 41 - The Magician & The Witch

So Series 9 begins and here are the first two episodes, The Magician's Apprentice and The Witch's Familiar. Join me in two weeks for the next 2-parter. Thanks for listening! Feedback: thequestisthequest@yahoo.com Episode 40 link : Episode 40 - Top Ten Cliffhangers

Oct 07, 201521 min

Episode 40 - Special Announcement

Special announcement about Episodes 40 and 41 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x38ciuc_episode-40-top-ten-cliffhangers_tv

Oct 05, 20151 min

Episode 39 - Last Christmas

Here's the review for the most recent Christmas special. Feedback welcome at thequestisthequest@yahoo.com And please feel free to rate the show on iTunes. Thanks!

Jun 20, 201511 min

Episode 38 - Series 8 - Part 2

....and here's the rest of it. The second half of Series 8 is reviewed featuring Cybermen, resurrected Brigadiers, a forest for the trees, and lots and lots of flying people. Coming soon - Last Christmas! Feedback at: thequestisthequest@yahoo.com

Feb 22, 201541 min

Episode 37 - Series 8 - Part 1

......and we're back! Thank you so much for sticking with me through this long hiatus. This show is back and this is the first half of my reivew of Series 8 covering the first 6 episodes. A new Doctor, some new writers and directors, and even a new theme song for this podcast. Hope you enjoy! Please leave some feedback! thequestisthequest@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/thequestisthequest On Twitter: @dwquest

Dec 14, 201436 min

Episode 36 - The Quest is Over (2013 Specials)

And so, the Quest is over......for now. Join me as I review the last three specials of the year along with a special appearance by my wife, Tammy and my youngest son, Caleb, who chime in on the Christmas special. There's a few sound clips and stay tuned at the very end for a few more clips. Thank you to each and every guest that appeared on the show and to each and every person who's sent in feedback or even just downloaded and listened to the podcast. It was a great experiment and with your enc...

Jan 14, 201435 min

Episode 35 - Series 7

The Quest is almost over! This is the last full season episode as I review Series 7. It was a very long season and you could almost say it was two seasons rolled into one with a Christmas episode to bridge the gap. The Quest was to watch and review every Doctor Who episode before the 50th anniversary. Since that's tomorrow, I've just made it under the wire. Thank you all so very much for your support and your enthusiasm and a special thanks to each and every guest who appeared on this show along...

Nov 23, 201340 min

Episode 34 - Series 6 with James Rockliffe of The Doctor Who Podcast

The Quest is winding down and this week, it's Matt Smith's second year as The Doctor. Join me and my special guest this week, James Rockliffe of The Doctor Who Podcast as we take on Series 6! The Quest ends later this week.....Stay tuned! If you have any audio feedback you'd like to send in for the final episode (which will cover the 50th anniversary), please send it to: thequestisthequest@yahoo.com http://thedoctorwhopodcast.com...

Nov 18, 20131 hr 5 min

Episode 33 - Series 5 with Eric Escamilla

A new Doctor, new companions, new production team, new writers, and a new guest! Eric Escamilla of the Mostly Harmless Cutaway & Prognosis Negative podcasts joins me this week as we discuss the very first season of Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor......or is it the Twelfth? Damn you, Night of the Doctor! (but not really). Also, if you'd like to send in feedback (audio or otherwise) for the final show, please send it to: thequestisthequest@yahoo.com guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com...

Nov 15, 20131 hr 19 min

Episode 32 - Specials with Michele of The Doctor Who Podcast

This week, that VERY long year for us Doctor Who fans in 2009 when we only got a grand total of four stories. Joining me this week is Michele Simmons of THE Doctor Who Podcast! Coming down the home stretch now.... Feedback at: thequestisthequest@yahoo.com thedoctorwhopodcast.com http://geekswhodrink.com/DoctorWho

Nov 05, 201351 min

Episode 31 - Series 4 with Chip of 2MTL

It's Series 4 and the season of my favorite new series companion, Donna Noble. Joining me this week is podcast superstar, Chip Suddereth, the Two Minute Time Lord! Listen along as we discuss Tennant, Tate, and even a certain Mr. Capaldi. Feedback at: thequestisthequest@yahoo.com twominutetimelord.com

Oct 31, 20131 hr 8 min

Episode 30 - Series 3

Well, we had to get this one out of the way sometime..... Here's Series 3 - The Martha Season aka The Doctor Mopes Over Rose Season aka The Return of the Most Insane Master Ever Season. There are a couple of gems in here, so it's not all bad. Thanks, Paul Cornell - you win the day! Plus, AUDIO feedback! Feedback at: thequestisthequest@yahoo.com

Oct 21, 201333 min
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