Io Kronos! All hail the somewhat owl-shaped demi-god of time!! Yes, it's time to tackle THE TIME MONSTER! This six-parter is a downright wacky romp with questionably named projects, The Master at his best, tools of questionable shape, Atlantis (!), UNIT, Bessie's Super Drive, slow motion effects, and Season 9 ends with a naked Sgt. Benton! And that, seriously, is just the tip of the iceberg that is The Time Monster! Strap in and let's dive in!
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 7 min
This week, we round out Season 20 with THE KING'S DEMONS! A quick two-parter that doesn't feel all that quick. We have 13th century England, sword fighting, The Master in disguise, an original song, and a shape-shifting android! Sounds like a total recipe for success, right? Well, you'll have to listen to the episode to get the deep and dirty on our feelings for how Doctor Who wrapped this anniversary season.
Jun 09, 2020•54 min
This week The Black Guardian Trilogy concludes with ENLIGHTENMENT! The Doctor, Tegan, and Turlough land on what appears to be an Edwardian era ship. Well, it is...but it’s in space. You know, as you do. Our team finds themselves as part of a race between a bunch of Eternals who’re cosplaying as sea-going types and borrowing humans from throughout time in order to achieve Enlightenment! But who set the race in motion?! The answer will be (not surprisingly) enlightening! Be sure to rate & revi...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 6 min
This is it, folks...we've reached TERMINUS. Not the end of the podcast, no that's not for quite some time. Just the 5th Doctor episode that sees the departure of Nyssa, the continued whining of Tegan and Turlough, and the appearance of the cryptid Dogman...well, it's called The Garm here. This week we take a look at this story along with an absolute tonne of Big Finish news and some really rather obscure references! Join us, won't you?
May 26, 2020•1 hr 10 min
The Doctor and Romana find themselves, inadvertently, on Skaro centuries after he was last there (insert cross-reference to Genesis of the Daleks here). Both the Daleks and the Movellans (who appear to have escaped from a Buggles music video) are trying to find a very cobweb covered Davros way down in his base. Why are they both trying to find Davros? What can he possibly offer either group? The answer may well determine the DESTINY OF THE DALEKS!
May 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Hot off the heels of his adventure with his prior two selves, The Doctor (along with Jo) land on the SS Bernice (not Metebelis 3, I promise you) in 1926. Well, sort of. The answer turns out to be far more bizarre as we meet Harry Sullivan’s doppelganger, some Drashigs, journey to the center of the miniscope, and get taken for a ride on the Carnival of Monsters! Join John and Taylor as they review the second story of Season 10!
May 12, 2020•1 hr 3 min
This week we're joined by Justin Quizon to watch THE ENEMY OF THE WORLD! And we were all blown away by the scope and execution of this amazing adventure! The Doctor, Jamie, and Victoria land in Australia, 2018 where Ramon Salamander is slowly but surely taking control of the world. It just so happens that The Doctor looks exactly like Salamander and what follows is a globe-spanning adventure of intrigue, double crossing, and multiple layers of awesomeness. Did we mention this was all done in 196...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Well, they can't all be zingers. And Vengeance on Varos is no zinger. As a dark, bleak, dystopian adventure, this story falls a little flat and relies on a bit of handwavium at times. There are still, however, some prescient takes on culture, decent effects, and Sil. He really steals the show! This week, we close out the 6th Doctor's televised adventures with Vengeance on Varos!
Apr 28, 2020•55 min
Call it serendipity or synchronicity, but on the anniversary of the passing of Liz Sladen, we just happened to choose to review THE TIME WARRIOR which saw (among many things) the introduction of Sarah Jane Smith! We dive into this story and really enjoyed the rollicking adventure that it provides! Grab your tights and a flagon of mead and let's talk about The Time Warrior!!
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min
LIIIIGHT! Yes, this week we review the final 7th Doctor story (that we haven't reviewed yet) with Ghost Light! They certainly tried to pack a ton into a three-episode story. It comes off as a rather bonkers story that's mostly mystery for an episode and a half and then goes properly off the rails as an alien entity grapples with something every Doctor Who fan has to accept: change. And not a moment too soon, amirite? Join us as we stare at the sun with Ghost Light!
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Last week, John said he needed some 7th Doctor in his life and PARADISE TOWERS is just what the Doctor ordered! We sit down and review what starts as a rather bonkers little story that definitely has some dark turns within! Cannibal grannies, anyone? Not to mention some absolute bangers (literally!) from Pex! So grab a can of fizzy pop, throw on your favorite color (only if it's blue or red), and join us as we travel to the top of Paradise Towers!
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min
This was undoubtedly the story in which Barbara encapsulated all of Doctor Who for all time: "All the Doors and Corridors are Exactly Alike." Indeed they do! But this week John & Taylor took a tour of THE SPACE MUSEUM! They were impressed by its high concept and how the story kept you guessing well into Act 4 if our TARDIS crew were changing history or stuck being part of it. Join us as we grab a pamphlet from the front desk and make our way through The Space Museum!!
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Sorry, Marvel fans, THE FIVE DOCTORS is the most ambitious crossover of all time. It just is. The sheer number of characters and cameos in this story (that doesn't even belong to a season! It's a Children in Need special!) boggles the mind! This week, John & Taylor delightfully devoured The Five Doctors and were in awe of its scope and what it did to expand Doctor Who lore/canon! Not to mention all the stuff that had been planned for it. So escape the current situation and join us for one he...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Are you self-isolating comfortably? Then we'll begin. Yes, it's our first episode in what feels like two years (but has only been two weeks). We spend the first part of the episode catching up and looking at our new reality (probably more episodes!) and the dive into the debut of Leela and the fantastic story THE FACE OF EVIL! Join us, please! Share us with friends (at a safe distance, of course) and stay safe in the meantime!
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min
There we go, there's season 12 of Doctor Who. And what an ending we had! Regardless of how you (or fandom) felt about it, there's no denying that there have been some amazing changes, a whole lot more back story over which to mull, and LOTS and LOTS more questions! John & Taylor dive through the boundary and into The Timeless Children. What worked, what left us scratching heads, and what do we make of the questions posed to us! Come join us for the adventure and give us your thoughts!
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 38 min
Friends of a Whovian flavor, what in the name of Blinovitch is happening?! For the first time in a very long time, John and Taylor are a bit lost as to having a feel for what's coming next. It could literally be anything, at this rate. So we break from our regular format this week and spend more time looking at the details and speculating ourselves silly trying to figure out where things might be headed next week! SPOILER WARNING! If you want to avoid a little bit of potential spoiler chat, skip...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 33 min
We're coming down off Gallifrey One weekend and spend a little time recapping Day 3 of Gally before diving into THE HAUNTING OF VILLA DIODATI! A shape-shifting house, ghosts, the macabre, animated hands, and one single solitary Cyberman on a mission! Join us as we review possibly our favorite episode of the season (tied for first at the very least)!
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 4 min
John and Taylor are joined by very special guest John-Carlos McMaster to discuss and recap Day 2 of Gallifrey One 2020! Hear about their days, and the epic mid-day nap that John had!
Feb 16, 2020•43 min
The first official day of Gallifrey One is in the books! Join John, Taylor, Anna, and Peter as they recap the sights and sounds from this Doctor Who convention!
Feb 15, 2020•33 min
We. Are. HERE! Join Taylor, John, Terry, and Anna as they talk about DAY ZERO! They're coming to you LIVE from LOBBYCON!
Feb 14, 2020•19 min
Can You Hear Me? Can you hear me running? Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you? Yes, it's a Mike & the Mechanics reference, but we also want to make sure you can hear us talking about the latest episode of Doctor Who: CAN YOU HEAR ME? From 14th century Syria to modern day Sheffield, an immortal is giving people the worst kind of wet willie and stealing their nightmares! Generally, a good thing...but he's using them to feed his friend who's trapped in a crazy bubble! Can Team ...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Microplastics are everywhere! It's true, look it up. Now what if that plastic was infested with an alien virus brought here by aliens using us and the planet as a giant petri dish? You'd have PRAXEUS! Another pretty good episode that suffered from having to follow a massive episode. Join John and Taylor--and special guest host Terry--as they break down the story at hand and work to make sense of the things that made less sense.
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min
My. Gosh! What can we even say here that will prepare you for this episode? You have seen FUGITIVE OF THE JUDOON already, right? Go watch it first, silly, then come back and listen to us break it down into relatively manageable chunks and theorize the crap out of things! Because, hoo boy, do we have some theories! Also!! If you're headed to Gallifrey One next month, please join us Saturday morning at 10am in Program F for a Podcasters Meet Up! You do not need to have a podcast to come hang out! ...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 29 min
NIKOLA TESLA'S NIGHT OF TERROR! Yes, Doctor Who is in fine form this week with likely one of their best historical guest stars in recent memory! Are there small flaws in the episode? Yes, but we get them out of the way quickly and dive into a rich story that has some great action and lots of excellent character moments! Join us for the ride...we promise to keep the electricity jokes to a minimum!
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min
This week John & Taylor review the 3rd story of Season 12: ORPHAN 55! It's a classic base-under-siege story with some decent twists and a timely message for a world currently burning! This story also has to carry the momentum from the season opener and, honestly, stumbles a little. However, we find the good, try and reconcile the less good, and Taylor takes a moment to get up on his soapbox for all of fandom. Come and listen! Share with friends! Rate & review! Then go sit and have a cock...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 23 min
The rollercoaster is rolling! After a powerful season opener on New Year's Day, Spyfall Part 2 continues a very masterful run as the Doctor and Team TARDIS work to contain the Master and thwart Daniel Barton's plan with the Kasaavin! John & Taylor break down the episode, dive into the great aspects, ponder the elements that didn't quite fit, and sit gobsmacked at the impact this story has on the greater Doctor Who mythos. It's a lot to talk about, so sit back, join us for the ride, and let u...
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Happy New Year, and happy new season of Doctor Who! Join John, Taylor, and Lauren Bancroft (@Bancroffed)as they rundown the Season 12 debut episode! Hear all their thoughts and general excitement about the new season right here! THEY'VE GOT THEORIES! Just who are the Kavaavin? Are they a new race of aliens The Doctor hasn't come across, or an old foe? Is O who he says he is, or is he just saying that's who he is to throw the Doctor off the sent of who he really might be?! Our hosts discuss this,...
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 24 min
2019 is nearly at a close. Christmas is on the horizon, so John and Taylor settle in by the fire to review the animated recreation of The Macra Terror! Incidentally, BBC America is showing this story on the evening of December 26th if you've never seen it! There's lots of discussion in this episode along with news of Season 12, Gallifrey One, and yes we do talk about Hellier now that John has seen it.
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Well, we thought we'd hit bottom all those years ago with Sleep No More and The Twin Dilemma and probably some others. But if there's one thing we tend to be good at, it's finding the good (or at least the decent) in a story that is otherwise lacking. And we do our best with that for TIMELASH, a 6th Doctor two-parter that has been called the worst story of Doctor Who. Thankfully, we also have a ton of new Season 12 news and Gallifrey One announcements to distract us. Check the show notes for all...
Dec 03, 2019•58 min
This week it's war!! John & Taylor review the 7th Doctor story BATTLEFIELD! It's been described as a moody neo-Arthurian tale and we pack all our thoughts (and they are many) into 80 minutes of Doctor Who goodness. Turns out Arthur all his lot are all from a parallel dimension where magic is as real as science. Ace gets tossed from a lake complete with sword (we welcome our new explosives expert overlord), the Brig makes a triumphant comeback, and the Doctor is actually (eventually?) Merlin!...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 25 min
