How does a podcast talk about a serial of Doctor Who where the actual story doesn't exist? In a word. Easily. Ashford read the novelization to prep before the show, while Siskoid, of the Siskoid Blog of Geekery, revisited the reconstruction. One can not go wrong either way. Ashford hopes that one day this seven part serial can be found with its lavish costumes, exotic locations, and realistic angst and peril. Electronic Mail us your thoughts at prydonian.post@gmail.com or visit our website www.w...
Mar 27, 2018•51 min
Ruth, Darrin, Siskoid, and Ashford have come together to discuss the end of an era: Showrunner, Doctor, Series, and Standard Definition. That's right. Straight Outta Gallifrey is discussing The End of Time by Russell T. Davies. Could the 10th Doctor do so much more, or was it time for a...renewal? We also know that David Tennant was/is adored by many. Do you miss him? Ashford has mentioned how the 10th Doctor is his favorite thing about 50th, but can think of many Doctor Who stories to pop in be...
Mar 17, 2018•56 min
Straight Outta Gallifrey: A State of Temporal Grace episode 3 features Doctor Who and the Silurians, which is a Malcolm Hulke story. Diane of the Helena Wayne Blog and Jordan the Librarian join Ashford to discuss this Doctor Who story featuring Doctor Liz Shaw played by Caroline John! Special tribute to the late Peter Miles who passed away as we were producing this episode. A song called Can't We Be Friends performed by him and Dusty Springfield are played at the beginning of this podcast. What ...
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 2 min
The end of an Era on so many levels: Showrunner, Doctor, supporting characters, standard definition. Rassilon returns, madder as a hatter, and as cross as a crossword puzzle. He and the Time Lords are locked in a timeless bubble if you will, and for good reason, I might add. If Rassilon and the Time Lords are released, they will complete their mission, to rid reality and time itself, which the Doctor knew, and that is why he chose to use the Moment. I know. Spoilers. Ashford and Siskoid discuss ...
Mar 04, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Edge of Destruction really stayed true to the commitment. A blast from the pass with the Tribe of Gum, a futuristic story with the Ones from Skaro, and this sideways story, where the TARDIS team are split down the middle. Humans vs. The Gallifreyans. The fate of the show is in limbo as well as the trust of the Four Who Rule this program: Barbara, Ian, the Doctor, and Susan. Yes, Susan was quite frightening in this story with the scissors and death glares. Joe Dredd and Ashford discuss this two p...
Feb 26, 2018•37 min
Join Jordan, Diane, and Ashford as they discuss the Invasion, a Patrick Troughton story, featuring the Silver Nemesis themselves, the Cybermen! Allen Wright has a segment included where he gives background to many of the actors in this serial. Forgive Ashford on this episode, for he was rather spirited, filled with spirit, or filled with spirits. You make the call. *wink* The is Straight Outta Gallifrey: A State of Temporal Grace, which is an extended podcast to Straight Outta Gallifrey!...
Feb 23, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Straight Outta Gallifrey is covering its first River Song episode, which happens to be her last story. Don't ask. Actually, do ask. Contact us at prydonian.post@gmail.com Ruth and Darrin Sutherland and the RAD Adventures network join Siskoid and Ashford to discuss the two part story by Steven Moffat, Silence in the Library and Forest of the Dead. What are your thoughts about River Song? Have you ever tried watching her episodes in chronological order? Is there such a thing? Go to siskoid.blogspo...
Feb 11, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Yea! We finally did a Donna Noble episode. What brings us to this one? You guessed it. Jenny! The Doctor's Daughter. Ashford admits that he wasn't too keen on revisiting this episode, but after another viewing, he quite liked the story structure and heavy handed themes. Also, there are a lot of defining who and what the Doctor is in this one. Darrin, Ruth, Siskoid, and Ashford talk about Jenny and what constitutes a Time Lord. We would love to know your thoughts. Please e-mail us at prydonian.po...
Feb 05, 2018•58 min
The first show with the Daleks and the Doctor. Well, let us say the first transmitted episodes of the Daleks and the Doctor. With a time travel show, 1st can be quite...elusive. Joe Dredd, Siskoid, and Ashford discuss this Terry Nation Drama. Allen Wright of the BoOutlaw.com fame has a segment discussing the career of William Russell and more. What did you think about the world building in Nation's script? Are you a fan of the Daleks? Or have they worn thin on you? They wear quite nicely on me, ...
Jan 28, 2018•1 hr 11 min
The Romans is played as a farce, yet the the story lends itself to something that goes way beyond problematic. The actions of Nero is flat out criminal, and the Doctor's ambivalence to Nero's antics are damn near complicit. Despite the hard to watch scenes, like Barbara trying to escape sexual assault from Nero, which is played for laughs, the scenes between Vicky and the Doctor are quite delightful. Remember, Susan had just left during the Daleks' Invasion of Earth, so the Doctor really needed ...
Jan 20, 2018•48 min
Siskoid, Joe Dredd, and Ashford discuss Straight Outta Gallifrey's first episode about the Doctor's granddaughter, Susan. This first serial where we see Susan attending Coal Hill High School in 1963 London is quite fascinating. Two concerned teachers, Barbara and Ian, investigate Susan, who is "ahead of her time" in some areas of study, and totally off in others, follow her home to a junkyard. Quite stunned by the fact that she enters a police box, they are accosted by the Doctor. And this is wh...
Jan 17, 2018•1 hr
In 1996, Fox/Universal and the BBC, along with other affiliates and power hand shakers tried to bring Doctor Who out of the wilderness. Siskoid, Joe Dredd, and Ashford discuss the flaws and highlights of this failure to launch, but it launch episode...movie. But no matter what you may think of this movie, at least we got the lovely Paul McGann. Isn't life grand?
Jan 11, 2018•1 hr 19 min
The final episode of series 26 broached many interesting ideas by Rona Munro, who later returns to Doctor Who in 2017's story, the Eaters of Light. Both stories play around with ideas about bravery, divides among cultures, traditions, languages, species, etc. Ace returns to her hometown, and it is not a hero's welcome. "If we live like animals, we die like animals!" the Doctor shouts. The final act of the Cold War is the backdrop for the viewer's real life. Imagine, many people think this is a w...
Jan 05, 2018•52 min
Twice Upon of Time is more than just a swan song, but this is a true testament of the Moffat era. Timey Wimeyness, Poignant Moments, the universe in peril, but with limited extras are all here. Siskoid of the Siskoid Blog of Geekery, and Darrin and Ruth of the RAD Adventures Network are here to talk about this Christmas special, which is actually the finale of a 3 part story. Teivr
Dec 30, 2017•1 hr 48 min
Remembrance of the Daleks is an excuse to cover Ace. Ace! Actually, we are covering this serial, for there is Time Lord Lore in here that is getting augmented, reformed, and celebrated for the Silver anniversary season. Yes, the Doctor and Ace land in London, November 23, 1963. And this return to old is not met with rose colored lenses. Oh no. A closer look at racial purity, biases, and bigotry are explored as well, making this opening to the season hit with such a bang. And I am not just talkin...
Dec 22, 2017•1 hr 6 min
The Rani returns in Time and The Rani. A regeneration story that ushers in Sylvester McCoy as the 7th incarnation as the Doctor. Siskoid and Ashford discuss this story, flaws and all. We both agree that this one deserves a second look. Anyone that "hate" on this story should revisit the serial. I mean, c'mon. Kate O'Mara alone is worth the watch. The Rani, an amoral, scientist Time Lady, brings her A-Game in every performance. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @sogallifrey or e-mail us pryd...
Dec 14, 2017•47 min
Siskoid and Ashford discuss The Curse of the Fatal Death to recognize the 2nd Anniversary of Straight Outta Gallifrey.
Dec 11, 2017•54 min
The trial continues...this time with a new companion that the Doctor hasn't met yet. Yes, defending himself in the court of his peers, an independent Time Lord inquiry, the Doctor unwittingly, yet quite characteristically, incriminates himself, if you will, by showing footage where he accidentally commits genocide. Yikes! Yes, this is one podcast with two serials to discuss! The Ultimate Foe. The meta arc series where not only is the Doctor on Trail by the Time Lords, but the show itself is bein...
Dec 04, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Joe Dredd and Siskoid join Straight Outta Gallifrey to discuss the second chapter of the Trial of a Time Lord series entitled Mind Warp. Brian Blessed is bombastic, shocker, Colin Baker is taken out of the action, and Peri has faced her demise...Question Mark. Let us know what you think about Mind Warp by e-mailing us at prydonian.post@gmail.com or on Twitter @sogallifrey If you would like to donate to the show, helping us cover fees, please visit www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork...
Nov 20, 2017•53 min
Mysterious Planet is the first chapter of the Trial of a Time Lord saga. Robert Holmes is back with his verbal word play, double act routine, and poking fun at the establishment. Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant are back as the Doctor and Peri. Siskoid of the Siskoid Blog of Geekery returns to assist Joe Dredd and Ashford on this story of this primitive future, deceit, and courtroom drama. We also discuss Jodie Whittaker's new outfit. Stellar!!!! Contact us at prydonian.post@gmail.com Twitter @soga...
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Siskoid of the www.fireandwaterpodcast.com Network and the Siskoid Blog of Geekery joins the Straight Outta Gallifrey podcast to discuss the Two Doctors by Robert Holmes. Jaime and the Second Doctor return to the legendary show in 1985. The ultra talented Jacqueline Pearce, who Ashford is fawning over for her performance as Servalan in Blake's 7, is featured in the 6th Doctor story, playing a 3 dimensional character with strength, agency, and dignity. The villainy is top notch, her delivery of H...
Oct 29, 2017•1 hr
Kate O' Mara is on Straight Outta Gallifrey. Well, not technically, but we are covering the Mark of the Rani! Peri, the return of the Master, Luddites, and The Rani's Awesome TARDIS! Joe Dredd and Ashford discuss Pip and Jane Baker's first contribution to the Doctor Who mythos. What is interesting about this serial is that save for the 3 Time Lords, this is an earthbound non-supernatural story, but the Doctor and Peri are in great peril. Contact us at prydonian.post@gmail.com...
Oct 22, 2017•48 min
Yes, we are in the 6th Doctor Era! Colin Baker time...and an opening story to boot! Siskoid, of the Siskoid Blog of Geekery and the www.fireandwaterpodcast.com , joins us to discuss The Twin Dilemma. Ashford also discusses the Big Finish audio play, Gallifrey: Enemy Lines.
Oct 19, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Planet of Fire is the introduction of Peri Brown, played by Nicola Bryant. Yes! And we have to say good-bye to Chameleon and Peter Davison. Before I place a sad face down, I am quite sure Straight Outta Gallifrey will find a reason to do another 5th Doctor Story. *wink* And how could I forget..Turlough is returning to his beginnings, and leaving the TARDIS crew, but for good. You may be thinking, "Thanks a lot. You just spoiled it for me." No worries; you still have to see the narrative and our ...
Oct 10, 2017•34 min
We discussed the 50th Anniversary on our 50th episode of Doctor Who. Then we moved into the future to go back and discuss the 20th. How is that possible? Because Doctor Who. For this special occasion we have Ruth and Darrin of the RAD Network as well as Tim Wallace over at the Blue Beetle podcast, Beetlemania. If you would like to donate to the show, please visit www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork
Oct 01, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Straight Outta Gallifrey is back with episode 52. King's Demons is what we are covering this time, which means we get Anthony Ainley and Chameleon. TARDIS team in this one is as follows: The Doctor, of course, Peter Davison that is, Tegan, and Turlough. The Magna Carter is at stake, and we even get a sword fight to boot! Please write your opinions about our show to www.prydonian.post@gmail.com . If you would like to donate to the show, please go to www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork Go to www.wrigh...
Sep 24, 2017•44 min
Mawdryn Undead doesn't necessarily have a Time Lord that is not the Doctor in the serial, but Time Lord tech and mythos are broached, so we thought we'd cover this mind bending, Time Lord stealing, serial. I enjoyed the show quite a bit, and we get another story with Tegan Yea! Contact us at prydonian.post@gmail.com
Sep 17, 2017•41 min
Wow! Believe it or not, we got to 50, and we got the face we deserved. Jordan the librarian and Diane of the Helena Wayne blog join the podcast to discuss the Day of the Doctor. e-mail us at prydonian.post@gmail.com Twitter: @sogallifrey Facebook Page: Straight Outta Gallifrey Instagram: sogallifrey
Sep 10, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Caps are " being bust " in this series 20 opener: Arc of Infinity. Yep, Omega is back, Time Lord fashion is all the rage, and Nissa is not asking twice. Tegan is finally out of the uniform and into her civvies. Who frowned me this face? Yep, Colin Baker as Commander Maxil is just awesome. Will the Doctor be able to prove his innocence and save reality before it is too late? Of course he can, the show continues to run with the titular character. What do you think this is? Blake's 7?...
Aug 22, 2017•41 min
Bookend series with the Anthony Ainley Master returning for the finale we know as Time Flight. Time Wallace of the Ted Kord Industries Blog and Beetlemania podcast joins Ashford to discuss this episode on the podcast and not the Concord. *wink* And in the second segment, we, Joe and Ashford discuss Zagreus. www.prydonian.post@gmail.com Twitter: @sogallifrey www.wrightonnetwork.com...
Aug 18, 2017•1 hr 16 min
