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Ep 285Top Doctor Who Scores

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, we have the music we've enjoyed the most in Doctor Who over the years. If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

Jun 11, 202319 min

Ep 284Dave’s Big Day Out

On May 13, 2023, our Dave travelled up to Sydney to attend the Sophie Aldred fan event, run by our fellow Antipodean podcasters, The Sirens of Audio. In addition to being there to support the return of small, fan-run events in this country, Dave was also tasked by the hosts to conduct an on-stage interview with Doctor Who author, Jon Blum. This was originally to be a joint interview with Jon and his wife, the celebrated Doctor Who author, Kate Orman, however Kate was unable to attend on the day. This podcast is a half-hour discussion between Rob and Dave about the day in general, followed by about half an hour of audio from the Jon Blum chat. As we mention on the podcast, the audio of the Blum interview isn't up to our usual podcast standards, but we're sure you'd rather hear a version of the chat than nothing at all, so we include it here. Enjoy! Tweet us, Facebook us or email us at [email protected]

May 31, 20231h 10m

Ep 283Season 26 (1989) Deep Dive

We threw a vote out there on Twitter for which season would like us to discuss on the next episode, from a list of four options. The results were: Season 26 (McCoy) 34.1% Season 8 (Pertwee) 33.3% Season 19 (Davison) 19.7% Series 7a (Smith) 12.9% So here we are, tonight, to discuss Season 26, comprising: Battlefield Ghost Light The Curse of Fenric Survival Before then, of course, we also talk some recent Doctor Who news, including the ongoing death of Doctor Who on physical media in Australia, and the book the Frazer Hines has always had in him! Tune in, drop out, and contact us anytime, [email protected]

May 28, 20231h 28m

Ep 282Top Doctors We’d Travel With

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, we have the Top Doctors that we would like to travel time and space with. Who will we pick? Will Rob pick Davo five times? How many snaps will we get? Thanks to Lozza for the topic! If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

May 21, 202319 min

Ep 281The Mandalorian (Season 3)

We looked at the first two seasons of The Mandalorian on January 5, 2020, and December 31, 2020. It's been a long time between drinks and, this time around, we look at Season 3 of the show. What did we make of it? Tune in, find out. Chapter 17: The Apostate Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore Chapter 19: The Convert Chapter 20: The Foundling Chapter 21: The Pirate Chapter 22: Guns for Hire Chapter 23: The Spies Chapter 24: The Return

May 14, 202359 min

Ep 280Star Trek: Picard (Season 3)

We've looked at the first two seasons of Star Trek: Picard on August 16, 2020, and May 13, 2022. This time around we look at Season 3 of the show - its final season. What do we make of it? Does the series continue its downward trajectory from the first two? Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine Michelle Hurd as Raffi Musiker Ed Speleers as Jack Crusher Jonathan Frakes as William Riker Gates McFadden as Beverly Crusher Todd Stashwick as Liam Shaw Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut as Sidney La Forge Michael Dorn as Worf Amanda Plummer as Vadic Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge Brent Spiner as Data / Lore / Altan Inigo Soong Mica Burton as Alandra La Forge

May 7, 202359 min

Ep 279The Shadow of Weng-Chiang

In this episode, Rob & Dave discuss the Virgin Missing Adventure novel, The Shadow of Weng-Chiang, as voted for by... you! 162 votes were cast and Shadow of Weng-Chiang took 35.2% of the vote, just pipping Scales of Injustice on 29.6%, with Sands of Time close behind on 25.9% and Lords of the Storm on 9.3% bringing up the rear. So here we are to discuss it. Before they get to talking about the novel, the guys also talk about the past month in Doctor Who news, including Season 9 of Classic Doctor Who on Blu-ray still not produced locally in Australia - and perhaps never will be. Follow us on Twitter @theDWshow or write to us about anything: [email protected]

Apr 30, 20231h 21m

Ep 278Synopsis - The Shadow of Weng-Chiang

Our episode on April 30, 2023 features the Virgin Missing Adventure, The Shadow of Weng-Chiang, as its main topic. In the past when we've done novels, we've included a blow-by-blow summary of the novel, so our listeners are across the story. The theory being that far less listeners have read all the Virgin or BBC novels, and may need the information. This practice has been appreciated, but has also blown out episode run-times. Given that not every listener even needs the summary, we put our heads together to come up with a way to provide a summary but not blow out the episode. And here it is... a standalone summary of The Shadow of Weng-Chiang. If you've never read the novel before, or you have but feel like a refresher is in order, this 15m podcast will tell you what happens in the novel, from start to finish. Have at it. See you on Sunday with our Shadow of Weng-Chiang episode, where you'll hear our actual thoughts on the story in question!

Apr 26, 202315 min

Ep 277Alternate Galaxies: Ultraviolet

In our 17th outing for this irregular mini-podcast on our feed, we’ve been watching the 1998 six-part TV series Ultraviolet (so you don’t have to), and we give our thoughts on it. Drop us a line anytime - [email protected] Ultraviolet is a 1998 British television series written and directed by Joe Ahearne and starring Jack Davenport, Susannah Harker, Idris Elba, and Philip Quast. The music was composed and performed by Sue Hewitt. The programme was produced by World Productions for Channel 4.

Apr 23, 202358 min

Ep 276Top Missing Episodes

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, we have the Top 5 lost episodes that we would like to see recovered. What will we pick? Will Rob go off on a tangent? How many snaps will we get? Thanks to David Beardsley from Santa Cruz, California for the topic! If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

Apr 16, 202318 min

Ep 275The Ultimate Jodie Whittaker Cold Take

In this episode, Rob & Dave discuss the Jodie Whittaker era of Doctor Who by selecting six episodes each to revisit for the first time since broadcast. What do the guys make of the stories on re-watch and, in turn, the Whittaker era in general? Tune in, find out. Before they get to talking about the Whittaker era, the guys also talk about the past month in Doctor Who news, including a possible UNIT spin-off series and the Doom's Day multimedia project. Follow us on Twitter @theDWshow or write to us about anything: [email protected]

Mar 26, 20231h 35m

Ep 274Top Doctor Who Memories

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, we have a question which enables us to make very personal observations about the series and our own fandom. What are our top Doctor Who memories? Thanks to Aron Challinger from Aron's Collectables for the question. Follow him @ChallingerAron If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

Mar 12, 202319 min

Ep 273The Time Meddler

Well, you folks voted for it so in today's episode episode we are looking at the 1965 William Hartnell episode, THE TIME MEDDLER. Before then, of course, we also talk some recent Doctor Who news, including Ncuti Gatwa’s new-new costume, five new Target novels, 60th anniversary news from Big Finish, and Season 9 to get the Blu-ray treatment next. Rob also gets excited about episodes of The Afternoon Show being found and digitised, showing him and his club mates, back in 1988, taking part in a quiz on ABC TV over three days before Remembrance of the Daleks aired. All that and so much more. If you're an old hand, you know the drill by now. If you're new to the show - hello! We drop a full-length episode like this on the final Sunday of each month, and have done for the past 8 years. Tune in, drop out, and contact us anytime, [email protected]

Feb 26, 20231h 23m

Ep 272Top NAs and EDAs

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time around, for the first time in almost 2 years of The List Makers, we have our first split episode. Rob takes us through his top 5 BBC Books Eighth Doctor Adventures, while Dave takes us through his top 5 Virgin Publishing New Adventures. If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

Feb 12, 202319 min

Ep 271The Podcast of Decision V

It’s now traditional for the January slot in the Doctor Who Show calendar to let Rob have a break from the flagship show while Dave creates something a bit different; often with his mates from fandom in Victoria. Today, the Podcast of Decision V. Dave is joined at his home by Mark (42 to Doomsday, Goodies Pirate Podcast), and Richard (Space Fall: A Blakes 7 Podcast, Goodies Pirate Podcast), for some games and general discussion about Doctor Who via those games. If you’d like to hear more of these games, you can find the previous four installments of the Podcast of Decision in episodes released on November 11, 2018; August 25, 2019; April 12, 2020; and January 2022. Rob will be back next month! Contact us anytime, [email protected]

Jan 29, 20231h 36m

Ep 270Top ’Nu Who’ Stories

Top 'Nu Who' Stories A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, we look at what we consider to be the best stories in all of 'Nu Who', ie: since Doctor Who's return in 2005. If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

Jan 15, 202322 min

Ep 269Primary Sources Christmas Special 2022

When PRIMARY SOURCES ended, earlier in 2022, a promise was made that it would come back 'from time to time' as a series of specials. Today, Rob makes good on that promise, with the PRIMARY SOURCES CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2022. Featuring input from Anthony Carroll (squared), Chris March, Richard Smith, Terry Hayward, Jeremy Bonwick, and Neilers C, a team of Doctor Who fans weigh in on a letter to Doctor Who Magazine #238 from May, 1996 on the topic of... SEX! Yes, hanky panky, coitus, relations, lovemaking... whatever you want to call it. Does it ruin Doctor Who? Fans certainly thought so with the TV movie hurtling at them back in 1996. Have our attitudes changed, or is it still a bit... icky? Wishing you all the compliments of the season, and we'll be back in the new year to do it all again. Email us anytime! [email protected]

Dec 25, 202226 min

Ep 268Doctor Who stories that deserve a second chance

In every era of Doctor Who there are stories which, for whatever reason, aren't as well remembered as others. They're the ones you skip over when you're browsing your DVDs, wondering what you should slip on. Maybe it's because of other, "better" episodes in the same season. Maybe it's received fan wisdom putting you off. Maybe you had a genuinely bad experience with the story in the past. Tonight, however, we turn our mind to stories that are underrated and which you might not be too keen on choosing for your viewing pleasure... yet you should. We blaze through all 13 Doctors, presenting 26 choices for your perusal. Before then, of course, we also talk some recent Doctor Who news, including details of how long Ncuti Gatwa's first series will be, Christmas specials for years to come, and the sad passing of legendary series writer, Chris Boucher. Tune in, drop out, and contact us anytime, [email protected]

Dec 18, 20221h 27m

Ep 267Best Regenerations

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, we look at what we consider to be the best regenerations in the entire series - classic and modern. If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

Dec 11, 202219 min

Ep 266Star Wars: Andor

In our 16th outing for this mini-podcast on our feed, we’ve been watching Star Wars: Andor on Disney+ (so you don’t have to), and we give our thoughts on it. Diego Luna as Cassian Andor Kyle Soller as Syril Karn Adria Arjona as Bix Caleen Fiona Shaw as Maarva Andor Stellan Skarsgård as Luthen Rael Denise Gough as Dedra Meero Genevieve O'Reilly as Mon Mothma Faye Marsay as Vel Sartha Varada Sethu as Cinta Kaz Elizabeth Dulau as Kleya Marki

Dec 4, 202256 min

Ep 265Season 15 (1977/78)

At the end of October, we threw a vote out there on Twitter for which Tom Baker season you would like us to discuss on the next episode. 160 votes later the results were: Season 12 - 18.8% Season 14 - 27.5% Season 15 - 40% Season 18 - 13.8% So here we are, tonight, to discuss Season 15. Hope you enjoy the chat! Before then, of course, we also talk some recent Doctor Who news, including a fairly underwhelming 59th anniversary for the series, and a new companion. Hello, Millie Gibson! Tune in, drop out, and contact us anytime, [email protected]

Nov 27, 20221h 15m

Ep 263Best Classic & Modern Monsters

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, we look at what we consider to be the best monsters which have appeared in both the classic and modern series. If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

Nov 13, 202219 min

Ep 262Interview - Doctor Who Am I

Doctor Who Am I is described by IMDb as a documentary where, "an infamous Doctor Who screenwriter is reluctantly dragged back into the American Whoniverse, in this funny and moving documentary about finding family in the unlikeliest of places." It launched in the UK in late October and will be available on home media in some territories later this very month. But did you know that, on the podcast which gave birth to the Doctor Who Show - Who Wars - we actually interviewed that screenwriter (Matthew Jacobs)? And that he spoke at length about the Doctor Who Am I project? Yes, on August 9, 2015 we ran a 40m interview with Matthew, touching on Doctor Who Am I, The Emperor's New Groove, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Star Wars, and more. All conducted by Kate - @kamiduu. What we have made here is an edit of that interview, basically cutting more than 50% out (so if you want to hear him talk Disney, Young Indy, George Lucas, etc, you will need to seek out the original episode), and we're left with a very Doctor Who and Doctor Who Am I oriented chat. Seven years have gone by since this interview was conducted, but we think you'll find the chat relevant and a great preamble to seeing the doco!

Nov 6, 202219 min

Ep 261Actors who have played the Doctor in other roles

What a week! It started with us doing a hot take episode on the final Jodie Whittaker story, The Power of the Doctor, and we thought this episode following it would be a bit fluffy and frothy and very relaxed. Nek minnit... we get the news that Disney+ has secured the worldwide rights to screen Doctor Who outside of the UK, starting in 2023. International fandom blew up, particularly here in Australia. Dave was called to appear on a couple of mainstream radio shows to talk about it. We play one at the end of the ep! So while this episode is about actors who have played the Doctor in other roles, we also have a lot of discussion on both the trailer for the three upcoming specials, and the Disney+ deal. Three listener emails round out the episode. Hope you enjoy the show! Contact us anytime, [email protected]

Oct 30, 20221h 18m

Ep 260The Power of the Doctor

Rob and Dave return with a HOT TAKE on the latest Doctor Who episode, and the final episode for the Jodie Whittaker Doctor: The Power of the Doctor. Did they like it? Tune in and find out. "In this feature-length special to mark her last adventure, Jodie Whittaker's Thirteenth Doctor must fight for her very existence, against her deadliest enemies: the Daleks, the Cybermen and her arch-nemesis, the Master." Tweet us @theDWshow, Facebook us at facebook.com/theDWshow or email us at [email protected]

Oct 24, 202243 min

Ep 259Worst Classic Stories

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, we look at what we consider our WORST stories in all of classic Doctor Who. If you thought some of our shows presented hard choices lately, this one was no different! If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

Oct 16, 202219 min

Ep 258Rob and Dave Unplugged 3

Dave took a flying visit up to Sydney, so the 8th of October saw him catch up with Rob, in-person. For this latest meeting, the lo-fi, hotel room recording vibe is back. Strap in for, ‘Rob and Dave Unplugged 3’ where, this time around, the guys canvassed their social media followers for questions about anything at all! Come and spend an hour with the guys, talking everything from Doctor Who to their favourite sandwiches. Have a comment? [email protected]

Oct 9, 202257 min

Ep 257Slipback

It's the end of September and, as promised last episode, Rob and Dave have read the Target novelisation of Eric Saward's 1985 Doctor Who radio play, Slipback. In this episode they run through the novel, blow-by-blow, then have a discussion about it. Naturally, they also discuss the radio play too, for some handy comparison. Before then, they discuss some interesting news from the past month, some short topics and, at the end of the show, talk about some non-Doctor Who content they've consumed of late. A couple of listener emails round out the episode. Hope you enjoy the show! Contact us anytime, [email protected]

Sep 25, 20221h 15m

Ep 256Primary Sources – February 1986

Welcome to the 24th and, for now, FINAL episode of the podcast we’ve been dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows. In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with his Doctor Who Show co-host, Dave, to discuss the letters from both Doctor Who Magazine from February of 1986 and some classic issues of the Sonic Screwdriver fanzine from the Doctor Who Club of Victoria. Yes folks, this is a double episode to end the run on (for now). This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go. This is Primary Sources!

Sep 18, 202239 min

Ep 255The List Makers – Top Companions

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, we look at what we consider our Top 5 companions to be from across all of Classic and Modern Doctor Who. If you thought picking our top Target novels last month was a feat, wait until you hear us attempt this! If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

Sep 11, 202219 min

Ep 254Revenge of the Cybermen

Dave has returned and, based on our Twitter vote in early August, we're talking about REVENGE OF THE CYBERMEN in this episode. To break down those 206 votes: Revenge of the Cybermen - 31.6% The Deadly Assassin - 26.7% The Ark - 20.9% Terror of the Autons - 20.9% Before then, we discuss some interesting news from the past month, some short topics (including some Doctor Who related moments from Dave's holiday), and at the end of the show, talk about some recent non-Doctor Who content we've been watching of late. Hope you enjoy the episode! Contact us anytime, [email protected]

Aug 28, 20221h 34m

Ep 253Primary Sources – December 1995

Welcome to the 23rd episode of the podcast we’ve been dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows. In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with Mike Solko (@MASolko), to discuss the letters to Doctor Who Magazine 233, from December of 1995. This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go. This is Primary Sources.

Aug 21, 202219 min

Ep 252Top Target Novels

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, we look at the best Target novels. With 156 novels released between 1973 and 1994, and a number published since 2018, there's a lot for Rob and Dave to choose just five from! If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

Aug 14, 202220 min

Ep 251Dennis Spooner

While Dave is jet-setting around Europe, Rob welcomes Dylan Rees (DOCTOR WHO: TOO HOT FOR TV) back to the podcast. Dylan has brought today's main topic: 1960s Doctor Who writer, and sometime script editor, Dennis Spooner. The guys keep the discussion light, so anyone can tune in and learn a little about Dennis and his stories without feeling overwhelmed by someone they perhaps aren't familiar with, writing black and white television almost 60 years ago. Before then, the guys discuss some news from the past month, some short topics, and some great listener feedback. We really do have the best listeners, folks. Hope you enjoy the episode! Contact us anytime, [email protected]

Jul 31, 20221h 18m

Ep 250Primary Sources – January 1988

Welcome to the 22nd episode of the podcast we’ve been dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows. In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with his podcast co-host, Dave, to discuss the letters to Doctor Who Magazine 132, from January of 1988. This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go. This is Primary Sources.

Jul 17, 202219 min

Ep 249Top Five Nu Who Writers

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, we look at Nu Who (or Modern Doctor Who as some like to call it), writers. Who do we rate, and why? There's a lot to choose from since the revival in 2005! If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

Jul 10, 202219 min

Ep 248Obi-Wan Kenobi

In our 15th outing for this mini-podcast on our feed, we’ve been watching Obi-Wan Kenobi (so you don't have to), and we give our thoughts on it. Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi Rupert Friend as the Grand Inquisitor Sung Kang as the Fifth Brother Moses Ingram as Reva Sevander / Third Sister Vivien Lyra Blair as Leia Organa Kumail Nanjiani as Haja Estree Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader Indira Varma as Tala Durith O'Shea Jackson Jr. as Kawlan Roken

Jun 30, 202244 min

Ep 247Enemies We’d Bring Back

What baddies would we bring back to Doctor Who... and why? This month we discuss enemies from the earliest days of the classic era, through to the modern era, who could make a great comeback in the series, whether long overdue or not. Before then, we discuss some news from the past month, some short topics, and some great listener feedback. We really do have the best listeners, folks. PS: We had some sound issues this episode, thanks for bearing with them. Hope you enjoy the episode! Contact us anytime, [email protected]

Jun 26, 20221h 17m

Ep 246Primary Sources – August 1985

Welcome to the 21st episode of the podcast we’ve been dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows. In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with Paul Hayes, author of The Long Game – 1996-2003: The Inside Story of How the BBC Brought Back Doctor Who, to discuss the letters to Doctor Who Magazine 103, from August of 1985. This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go. This is Primary Sources.

Jun 19, 202220 min

Ep 245Top Five Classic Era Stories

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, it's the big one. What are Rob and Dave's top five classic era Doctor Who stories? No fudging, no ducking the topic, tonight the guys lay down a cold, hard five stories each. No more, no less. Do they have any snaps? Are there any surprises? If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! If you’re enjoying this format, write in and let us know. Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are also welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

Jun 12, 202219 min

Ep 244Season One (1963/64)

Well, you voted for it on Twitter, folks... Season 1 (Hartnell) 40.3% Season 13 (Baker) 32.8% Series 7a (Smith) 14.9% 08-10 Specials (Tennant) 11.9% So here we are, to discuss Season One of Doctor Who from 1963/64. An Unearthly Child The Daleks The Edge of Destruction Marco Polo The Keys of Marinus The Aztecs The Sensorites The Reign of Terror Before then, we talk the month in Doctor Who, including a ton of public filming featuring David Tennant, Catherine Tate, and co., in addition to a revealing Chris Chibnall interview in Doctor Who Magazine. Hope you enjoy the episode! Contact us anytime, [email protected]

May 29, 20221h 31m

Ep 243Primary Sources – February 1988

Welcome to the 20th episode of the podcast we’re dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows. In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with Dave to discuss the letters to Doctor Who Magazine 133, from February of 1988. This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go. This is Primary Sources.

May 22, 202220 min

Ep 242Top Guest Stars

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, Doctor Who’s top guest stars. How many runners up does Rob bring to the table? If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! If you’re enjoying this format, write in and let us know. Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are also welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

May 15, 202221 min

Ep 241Star Trek Picard (Season 2)

Alternate Galaxies content continues in 2022 and, this time, in our 14th outing for this mini-podcast on our feed, we've been watching Star Trek Picard (Season 2), and we give our thoughts on it. Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard Alison Pill as Agnes Jurati Isa Briones as Kore Soong Michelle Hurd as Rafaella "Raffi" Musiker Santiago Cabrera as Cristobal "Chris" Rios Evan Evagora as Elnor Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine Orla Brady as Laris/Tallinn Brent Spiner Dr. Adam Soong

May 13, 202243 min

Ep 240Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor!

Rob and Dave discuss Ncuti Gatwa being cast as the Doctor within the first hour of the announcement. Contact us anytime: [email protected]

May 8, 202210 min

Ep 239Death Comes to Time

Our LUNGBARROW episode (back in September 2021), was very popular with our listeners as it took a story many fans were interested in, but had never read, and gave them a deep dive into the storyline along with our thoughts. We replicate that today by looking at the 2002 audio, DEATH COMES TO TIME. A total non-canon novelty - that was even a bit weird to make at the time - we go through the plot in massive detail and, of course, give our opinions. This feature comes after 20 minutes, or so, of news and short topics to kick proceedings off. You know the drill by now, Dear Listener. Fill your boots. Hope you enjoy the episode! Contact us anytime, [email protected]

Apr 23, 20221h 17m

Ep 238Legend of the Sea Devils

In a swashbuckling special adventure, the Doctor, Yaz and Dan come face to fin with one of the Doctor's oldest adversaries: the Sea Devils. Rob & Dave are back for the penultimate episode of the Jodie Whittaker era of Doctor Who. What do they make of it? Let us know your thoughts on Eve of the Daleks at [email protected]

Apr 18, 202233 min

Ep 237Primary Sources – July 1985

Welcome to the 19th episode of the podcast we’re dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows. In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with Alicia from thedigitaldiarist.ca to discuss the letters to Doctor Who Magazine 102, from July of 1985. This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go. This is Primary Sources.

Apr 16, 202220 min

Ep 236Top Historicals

A new month means a new LIST MAKERS episode! This time, Doctor Who's top historicals. How far can we stretch the criteria? If you’ve never heard a List Makers episode before, these are 20m chats based around making a list related to a Doctor Who topic and discussing our similarities, differences, and whatever else comes up during the chat! If you’re enjoying this format, write in and let us know. Suggestions for future lists to be drawn from The Hat of Rassilon are also welcome; get in touch! Twitter, Facebook or email us old-school style at [email protected]

Apr 9, 202220 min

Ep 235TARDIS Teams Go To The Movies

We promised our March episode would be a light and frothy romp, as we placed TARDIS teams into movies. This one's a riff on our Crossovers episode from back in 2021, putting TARDIS teams into TV shows. This time around, however, it's the silver screen that beckons. Where will our darlings end up? Tune in. Of course this is after 25 minutes, or so, of news and short topics to kick proceedings off. You know the drill by now, Dear Listener. Fill your boots. Hope you enjoy the episode! Contact us anytime, [email protected]

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