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Radio Free Skaro

Radio Free Skaro
Description:
Radio Free Skaro is possibly the most popular, most prolific and charmingly irreverent (but never irrelevant) Doctor Who podcast around. Since August 2006, hosts Warren (in Vancouver, BC) and Steven (in Edmonton, AB) have provided listeners with their brand of amusing Doctor Who praise and punishment. A year later, Chris (in Amherst, NS) was added to the team, and The Three Who Rule were born. Recommended by Doctor Who Magazine, Radio Free Skaro provides an entertaining and diverting listen for the diehard or casual Doctor Who fan. New episodes usually appear on Sundays, following a loose magazine format of the three hosts discussing the news and events of the past week in the worlds of Doctor Who, Torchwood, and the Sarah Jane Adventures. They have also recorded special commentary podcasts for classic series and new series episodes of Doctor Who along with interviews of some of the brightest of the Doctor Who luminaries. Radio Free Skaro is also the official podcast of Gallifrey One, the world's largest and longest-running annual Doctor Who convention.

Homepage: http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

RSS Feed: http://freyburg.libsyn.com/rss

Radio Free Skaro Statistics
Episodes:
1811
Average Episode Duration:
0:1:04:40
Longest Episode Duration:
0:2:39:04
Total Duration of all Episodes:
81 days, 8 hours, 4 minutes and 13 seconds
Earliest Episode:
16 August 2006 (4:08am GMT)
Latest Episode:
7 April 2024 (6:00pm GMT)
Average Time Between Episodes:
3 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes and 20 seconds

Radio Free Skaro Episodes

  • Radio Free Skaro #311 - Lenny Bruce Is Not Afraid

    19 May 2012 (4:09pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 34 minutes and 50 seconds

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    The RFS team is scattered hither and yon this week with Steven in Madison, Wisconsin, and Warren scooping up cross-border deals in Seattle, but they still manage to crank out another episode of Radio Free Skaro for your listening delight. This week, Steven and Chris postulate on the news that was, including a discussion on the wonderful Tales of Television Centre documentary that aired on BBC Four this past week, but all of the Three Who Rule are there to commentate over the final three episodes of Inferno, the 1970 Jon Pertwee classic. It's the end of the world as we know it...

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #311 - Lenny Bruce Is Not Afraid

    19 May 2012 (3:09pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 34 minutes and 50 seconds

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    The RFS team is scattered hither and yon this week with Steven in Madison, Wisconsin, and Warren scooping up cross-border deals in Seattle, but they still manage to crank out another episode of Radio Free Skaro for your listening delight. This week, Steven and Chris postulate on the news that was, including a discussion on the wonderful Tales of Television Centre documentary that aired on BBC Four this past week, but all of the Three Who Rule are there to commentate over the final three episodes of Inferno, the 1970 Jon Pertwee classic. It's the end of the world as we know it...

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #310 - Lesbian Spank Inferno

    13 May 2012 (10:05pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 51 minutes and 1 second

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    It's a time of endings on this week's episode of Radio Free Skaro. Not only did the past week see the end of Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in their roles as the Ponds, at least as far as filming goes, it also saw the end of the Upper Boat studio being the home of Doctor Who. To cap it all off, the Three Who Rule talk all over the first four episodes of Inferno, the last story to (prominently) feature the frankly awesome Liz Shaw. But it's also a time for new beginnings as the announcement of the Series 7 premiere is discussed. Every week that passes is one week closer to NEW! DOCTOR! WHO!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #310 - Lesbian Spank Inferno

    13 May 2012 (9:05pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 51 minutes and 1 second

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    It's a time of endings on this week's episode of Radio Free Skaro. Not only did the past week see the end of Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in their roles as the Ponds, at least as far as filming goes, it also saw the end of the Upper Boat studio being the home of Doctor Who. To cap it all off, the Three Who Rule talk all over the first four episodes of Inferno, the last story to (prominently) feature the frankly awesome Liz Shaw. But it's also a time for new beginnings as the announcement of the Series 7 premiere is discussed. Every week that passes is one week closer to NEW! DOCTOR! WHO!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #309 - Silver Spoonerisms

    6 May 2012 (4:30pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 0 minutes and 34 seconds

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    It might sound like an overstatement, but writer/script editor Dennis Spooner was one of the most important figures in the history of Doctor Who. He essentially created what is now referred to the "pseudo-historical", introduced comedy into Doctor Who as a more prominent feature, and basically created the many mannerisms of the Second Doctor, the characterization that would go on to influence all subsequent versions of The Doctor. In order to fully pay homage to Spooner, the Three Who Rule are joined by writer Graeme Burk, whose encyclopedic knowledge of Doctor Who and deep insight into Spooner's work makes this an enjoyable listen. Also discussed are some DVD releases to come in the next few months. Four Canadians blathering about Doctor Who in one podcast: how can you go wrong?

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #309 - Silver Spoonerisms

    6 May 2012 (3:30pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 0 minutes and 34 seconds

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    It might sound like an overstatement, but writer/script editor Dennis Spooner was one of the most important figures in the history of Doctor Who. He essentially created what is now referred to the "pseudo-historical", introduced comedy into Doctor Who as a more prominent feature, and basically created the many mannerisms of the Second Doctor, the characterization that would go on to influence all subsequent versions of The Doctor. In order to fully pay homage to Spooner, the Three Who Rule are joined by writer Graeme Burk, whose encyclopedic knowledge of Doctor Who and deep insight into Spooner's work makes this an enjoyable listen. Also discussed are some DVD releases to come in the next few months. Four Canadians blathering about Doctor Who in one podcast: how can you go wrong?

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #308 - Next Stop: Aberdeen

    29 April 2012 (6:10pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 57 minutes and 58 seconds

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    As a result of one of the lightest news weeks in recent memory in the worlds of Doctor Who, the Three Who Rule were allowed to devote their full attention to a commentary on Elisabeth Sladen's (first) finale in the classic series, namely 1976's "The Hand of Fear". Quarries, nuclear plants, Judith Paris in a sexy, skin tight rock costume, Rex Robinson's eyebrows - surely this story was a can't miss, epic conclusion to Sarah Jane Smith's tenure in the TARDIS, right? Well...at least there's that goodbye scene to look forward to, right? Also in this episode: a review of Michael E. Briant's upcoming memoir "Who is Michael E. Briant?", the classic Who director's collected memories of his time on Who and other TV shows of the day. Eldrad must live!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

    Follow us at @RadioFreeSkaro



  • Radio Free Skaro #308 - Next Stop: Aberdeen

    29 April 2012 (5:10pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 57 minutes and 58 seconds

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    As a result of one of the lightest news weeks in recent memory in the worlds of Doctor Who, the Three Who Rule were allowed to devote their full attention to a commentary on Elisabeth Sladen's (first) finale in the classic series, namely 1976's "The Hand of Fear". Quarries, nuclear plants, Judith Paris in a sexy, skin tight rock costume, Rex Robinson's eyebrows - surely this story was a can't miss, epic conclusion to Sarah Jane Smith's tenure in the TARDIS, right? Well...at least there's that goodbye scene to look forward to, right? Also in this episode: a review of Michael E. Briant's upcoming memoir "Who is Michael E. Briant?", the classic Who director's collected memories of his time on Who and other TV shows of the day. Eldrad must live!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

    Follow us at @RadioFreeSkaro



  • Radio Free Skaro #307 - Here's to The Future

    22 April 2012 (6:01pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 15 minutes and 49 seconds

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    One of the more maligned contributors to worlds of Doctor Who over the years has been musician Keff McCulloch. Responsible for the final variation of the Doctor Who theme for the classic series, "Deaf Keff" (as some have dubbed him) also provided incidental music for half of the stories of the Sylvester McCoy era. Did McCulloch's rampant use of sampling keyboards and predilection for digital handclaps invite a torrent of scorn from The Three Who Rule? McCulloch is the subject in this episode's Miniscope segment, and, with a bit of help from Luke from TMDWP, the Three try and delve into why they think Keff's music is so unpopular, while trying to decipher if they themselves agree with popular opinion.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #307 - Here's to The Future

    22 April 2012 (5:01pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 15 minutes and 49 seconds

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    One of the more maligned contributors to worlds of Doctor Who over the years has been musician Keff McCulloch. Responsible for the final variation of the Doctor Who theme for the classic series, "Deaf Keff" (as some have dubbed him) also provided incidental music for half of the stories of the Sylvester McCoy era. Did McCulloch's rampant use of sampling keyboards and predilection for digital handclaps invite a torrent of scorn from The Three Who Rule? McCulloch is the subject in this episode's Miniscope segment, and, with a bit of help from Luke from TMDWP, the Three try and delve into why they think Keff's music is so unpopular, while trying to decipher if they themselves agree with popular opinion.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #306 - XYP-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

    15 April 2012 (6:00pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 55 minutes and 6 seconds

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    With only slightly more news than the most unnewsiest Radio Free Skaro ever, the Three Who Rule pretty much get right to this week's commentary, blathering all over the (somewhat) unfairly maligned Nightmare of Eden. In a story that tackles some pretty dark and adult subjects like drug abuse, and featuring outlandish faux-German accents at the same time, Shaun Lyon, Program Director for the Gallifrey One convention, joined in the festivities, as it is his hands-down favorite Who story, and a story he defended with great aplomb. But what did the rest of your hosts think? Sit back, turn on some Pink Floyd, break open a pack of Vraxoin, and find out!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #306 - XYP-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

    15 April 2012 (5:00pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 55 minutes and 6 seconds

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    With only slightly more news than the most unnewsiest Radio Free Skaro ever, the Three Who Rule pretty much get right to this week's commentary, blathering all over the (somewhat) unfairly maligned Nightmare of Eden. In a story that tackles some pretty dark and adult subjects like drug abuse, and featuring outlandish faux-German accents at the same time, Shaun Lyon, Program Director for the Gallifrey One convention, joined in the festivities, as it is his hands-down favorite Who story, and a story he defended with great aplomb. But what did the rest of your hosts think? Sit back, turn on some Pink Floyd, break open a pack of Vraxoin, and find out!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #305 - Richard Clark's New New York's Rockin' Eve

    8 April 2012 (4:34pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 58 minutes and 18 seconds

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    On the same weekend that The Doctor's Wife, along with The Girl Who Waited and A Good Man Goes To War, was nominated for a Hugo Award, it was fitting that we discuss the assorted works of that episode's director, Richard Clark, in the Miniscope. The Three Who Rule also give a good going over to the other three episodes that Clark helmed, namely Gridlock, The Lazarus Experiment, and Night Terrors, all the while comparing Clark to such diverse geniuses as Stanley Kubrick and George Martin. Also, a slow news week does at least contain some juicy tidbits about Series 7, which is currently going before the cameras in Cardiff. And just you wait to find out who we randomly draw for the next Miniscope...

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

    Follow us at @RadioFreeSkaro



  • Radio Free Skaro #305 - Richard Clark's New New York's Rockin' Eve

    8 April 2012 (3:34pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 58 minutes and 18 seconds

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    On the same weekend that The Doctor's Wife, along with The Girl Who Waited and A Good Man Goes To War, was nominated for a Hugo Award, it was fitting that we discuss the assorted works of that episode's director, Richard Clark, in the Miniscope. The Three Who Rule also give a good going over to the other three episodes that Clark helmed, namely Gridlock, The Lazarus Experiment, and Night Terrors, all the while comparing Clark to such diverse geniuses as Stanley Kubrick and George Martin. Also, a slow news week does at least contain some juicy tidbits about Series 7, which is currently going before the cameras in Cardiff. And just you wait to find out who we randomly draw for the next Miniscope...

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

    Follow us at @RadioFreeSkaro



  • Radio Free Skaro #304 - Flay Otters

    1 April 2012 (5:18pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 4 minutes and 52 seconds

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    The Three Who Rule enjoy another slow news week with excess meanderings, needlessly extending the length of this week's instalment... however a slow news week coupled with a Classic Series commentary is a good thing. The lads turn their gaze to talking over the *cough* David Agnew *cough* masterpiece City of Death, heralded by Doctor Who fans as one of the best stories of our beloved show. Or at least as the highlight of Season 17. Ribald jokes and insightful analyses are paired like a meal with a fine French wine as we wander the streets of Paris.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #304 - Flay Otters

    1 April 2012 (4:18pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 4 minutes and 52 seconds

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    The Three Who Rule enjoy another slow news week with excess meanderings, needlessly extending the length of this week's instalment... however a slow news week coupled with a Classic Series commentary is a good thing. The lads turn their gaze to talking over the *cough* David Agnew *cough* masterpiece City of Death, heralded by Doctor Who fans as one of the best stories of our beloved show. Or at least as the highlight of Season 17. Ribald jokes and insightful analyses are paired like a meal with a fine French wine as we wander the streets of Paris.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #303 - The Writer's Tales

    25 March 2012 (7:04pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 40 minutes and 31 seconds

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    After a couple of quiet weeks on the news front, we were treated to a bumper crop of topics worthy of discussion on this episode of Radio Free Skaro. Not only were we introduced to the next companion in the form of Jenna-Louise Coleman, but the official Doctor Who Convention in Cardiff gave us a new trailer for Series 7 and so much more, as told to us by our new friend Phil Cannon from the Who's He Podcast who attended the convention and had a grand time. And as if that wasn't enough, we present an interview with Graeme Burk and Robert Smith? about their new book Who Is The Doctor?, and top off the episode with a look at the works of Terrance Dicks in the Miniscope. The excitement for Series 7 is building. We hope we help you pass the time until then in an entertaining fashion!

    Check out the show notes at http:/ww.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #303 - The Writer's Tales

    25 March 2012 (6:04pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 40 minutes and 31 seconds

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    After a couple of quiet weeks on the news front, we were treated to a bumper crop of topics worthy of discussion on this episode of Radio Free Skaro. Not only were we introduced to the next companion in the form of Jenna-Louise Coleman, but the official Doctor Who Convention in Cardiff gave us a new trailer for Series 7 and so much more, as told to us by our new friend Phil Cannon from the Who's He Podcast who attended the convention and had a grand time. And as if that wasn't enough, we present an interview with Graeme Burk and Robert Smith? about their new book Who Is The Doctor?, and top off the episode with a look at the works of Terrance Dicks in the Miniscope. The excitement for Series 7 is building. We hope we help you pass the time until then in an entertaining fashion!

    Check out the show notes at http:/ww.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #302 - Eat Your Soup

    18 March 2012 (6:00pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 30 minutes and 5 seconds

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    The Three Who Rule are slightly in tatters this week with Warren away in the Deep South and Chris fighting a cold that would easily fell the entire population of a space ark that left Earth in the 57th Segment of Time, Monoids included! Fortunately, all is quiet on the news front again this week as the world of Doctor Who is focused internally on actually making new episodes for broadcast in the fall. As a result, we turn to the past again as Steven, Warren, and Chris commentate over the final three episodes of the 1971 serial The Mind of Evil, featuring The Master, rockets, epic gun battles, and some delectable soup.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

    Follow us on Twitter: @radiofreeskaro



  • Radio Free Skaro #302 - Eat Your Soup

    18 March 2012 (6:00pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 30 minutes and 5 seconds

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    The Three Who Rule are slightly in tatters this week with Warren away in the Deep South and Chris fighting a cold that would easily fell the entire population of a space ark that left Earth in the 57th Segment of Time, Monoids included! Fortunately, all is quiet on the news front again this week as the world of Doctor Who is focused internally on actually making new episodes for broadcast in the fall. As a result, we turn to the past again as Steven, Warren, and Chris commentate over the final three episodes of the 1971 serial The Mind of Evil, featuring The Master, rockets, epic gun battles, and some delectable soup.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

    Follow us on Twitter: @radiofreeskaro



  • Radio Free Skaro #301 - Some More of Benton's Greatest Mistakes

    11 March 2012 (2:49pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 41 minutes and 21 seconds

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    A slow news week happily coincides with an otherwise jam-packed episode of Radio Free Skaro; this week the lads bring not one but two features to you dear listener! We've got an interview with "Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock" producer Simon Harris as well as the first foray back into the Classic Commentary Series with The Three Who Rule babbling overtop the first half of the Jon Pertwee story "The Mind Of Evil". Not all is rosy in the Whoniverse, however, as we also mourn the passing of Philip Madoc, an actor who brought many memorable roles to our beloved show. Now let's get the Keller outta here!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #301 - Some More of Benton's Greatest Mistakes

    11 March 2012 (2:49pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 41 minutes and 21 seconds

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    A slow news week happily coincides with an otherwise jam-packed episode of Radio Free Skaro; this week the lads bring not one but two features to you dear listener! We've got an interview with "Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock" producer Simon Harris as well as the first foray back into the Classic Commentary Series with The Three Who Rule babbling overtop the first half of the Jon Pertwee story "The Mind Of Evil". Not all is rosy in the Whoniverse, however, as we also mourn the passing of Philip Madoc, an actor who brought many memorable roles to our beloved show. Now let's get the Keller outta here!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #300 - Build High For Happiness

    4 March 2012 (6:39pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 0 minutes and 38 seconds

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    After five and a half years of middling Doctor Who talk and wildly inaccurate discussion about the programme and those who create it, The Three Who Rule reach the amazing milestone of their 300th episode of Radio Free Skaro. It's been an epic ride from virtual obscurity for our first two years of existence to where we are today, and what better way to celebrate this event than the return of the Miniscope! In this instalment, we discuss the work of minor director Nicholas Mallett, whose Doctor Who output ranged from the very worst ("Paradise Towers") to the very best ("The Curse of Fenric"), and everything in between ("The Mysterious Planet"). Given Warren's rampant distaste for the Sylvester McCoy era, surely this will be a painful experience for him...or will it? This is the type of intrigue that has kept this show going for 300 episodes, and will push it into the future for at least a couple more.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #300 - Build High For Happiness

    4 March 2012 (6:39pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 0 minutes and 38 seconds

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    After five and a half years of middling Doctor Who talk and wildly inaccurate discussion about the programme and those who create it, The Three Who Rule reach the amazing milestone of their 300th episode of Radio Free Skaro. It's been an epic ride from virtual obscurity for our first two years of existence to where we are today, and what better way to celebrate this event than the return of the Miniscope! In this instalment, we discuss the work of minor director Nicholas Mallett, whose Doctor Who output ranged from the very worst ("Paradise Towers") to the very best ("The Curse of Fenric"), and everything in between ("The Mysterious Planet"). Given Warren's rampant distaste for the Sylvester McCoy era, surely this will be a painful experience for him...or will it? This is the type of intrigue that has kept this show going for 300 episodes, and will push it into the future for at least a couple more.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #299 - Star Trek XII: So Very Tired

    26 February 2012 (4:54pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 29 minutes and 4 seconds

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    Gally is over for another year. While the Three Who Rule briefly reminisce about the glory that was Gallifrey One's Network 23 in this episode of Radio Free Skaro, it's back to normal for podcaster and listener alike for the next few months - at least until next year's The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One, or y'know, until the new series of Doctor Who starts in the autumn. To help us get back into the swing of things, we present to you a commentary on the 2011 Doctor Who Christmas special, The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe, as well as a smattering of news and views of what was missed while we were all living it up at Gally.

    Sigh...we miss Gally.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #299 - Star Trek XII: So Very Tired

    26 February 2012 (4:54pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 29 minutes and 4 seconds

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    Gally is over for another year. While the Three Who Rule briefly reminisce about the glory that was Gallifrey One's Network 23 in this episode of Radio Free Skaro, it's back to normal for podcaster and listener alike for the next few months - at least until next year's The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One, or y'know, until the new series of Doctor Who starts in the autumn. To help us get back into the swing of things, we present to you a commentary on the 2011 Doctor Who Christmas special, The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe, as well as a smattering of news and views of what was missed while we were all living it up at Gally.

    Sigh...we miss Gally.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #298 - Knights of Jaffa

    21 February 2012 (3:16am GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 10 minutes and 9 seconds

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    Our Gallifrey One coverage concludes for another year as we chat with some gentlemen who played integral roles in launching Doctor Who in the 1960s and 1990s. First up, Ian Chesterton, Sir Ian, Knight of Jaffa himself, the amazing William Russell joins Steven and Ken Deep in reminiscing about what Doctor Who and TV production in general was like in the early days of the programme. Following that, An Unearthly Child and Marco Polo director Waris Hussein outlines his role in helping to create the longest running science fiction show ever. Fast forward three decades to the 1996 Fox TV Movie, the brainchild of Philip Segal, who discusses the many pitfalls that he encountered to get the 8th Doctor's only televised adventure brought to our screens. And finally, we catch up with friend of the show Phil Ford about aliens, wizards, and tequila. And stay tuned at the end to hear Radio Free Skaro's plans for the next few months while we wait for new Doctor Who!

    Thanks to everyone who we met and those who we met again at Gally this year, and thanks to you, dear listener, for tuning in to our coverage. An utterly unforgettable weekend, and we're already looking forward to coming back next year!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #298 - Knights of Jaffa

    21 February 2012 (3:16am GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 10 minutes and 9 seconds

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    Our Gallifrey One coverage concludes for another year as we chat with some gentlemen who played integral roles in launching Doctor Who in the 1960s and 1990s. First up, Ian Chesterton, Sir Ian, Knight of Jaffa himself, the amazing William Russell joins Steven and Ken Deep in reminiscing about what Doctor Who and TV production in general was like in the early days of the programme. Following that, An Unearthly Child and Marco Polo director Waris Hussein outlines his role in helping to create the longest running science fiction show ever. Fast forward three decades to the 1996 Fox TV Movie, the brainchild of Philip Segal, who discusses the many pitfalls that he encountered to get the 8th Doctor's only televised adventure brought to our screens. And finally, we catch up with friend of the show Phil Ford about aliens, wizards, and tequila. And stay tuned at the end to hear Radio Free Skaro's plans for the next few months while we wait for new Doctor Who!

    Thanks to everyone who we met and those who we met again at Gally this year, and thanks to you, dear listener, for tuning in to our coverage. An utterly unforgettable weekend, and we're already looking forward to coming back next year!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #297 - No More Janus Thorns

    20 February 2012 (5:21am GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 31 minutes and 33 seconds

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    Radio Free Skaro dives into history with Gallifrey 2012 guests starting with Louise Jameson, otherwise known as the beautiful savage Leela, Louise was an absolute delight to talk to about her tenure on the program and her many other roles, ranging from Shakespeare to soaps and everything in between. We went further back in time with Michael Troughton, the author of a new biography about his father, Patrick Troughton and then lurched forward again to speak with Richard Franklin, who played the redoubtable Captain Mike Yates. Ringing out the program was Charlie Ross, the comedian and preeminent nerd who kept all of Gallifrey laughing with his take on our favorite TV show. Finally, RFS closed out the proceedings with David and Marty Hooie of the "Hoo on Who" podcast, friends of the show and all-around fine chaps. Enjoy!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #297 - No More Janus Thorns

    20 February 2012 (5:21am GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 31 minutes and 33 seconds

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    Radio Free Skaro dives into history with Gallifrey 2012 guests starting with Louise Jameson, otherwise known as the beautiful savage Leela, Louise was an absolute delight to talk to about her tenure on the program and her many other roles, ranging from Shakespeare to soaps and everything in between. We went further back in time with Michael Troughton, the author of a new biography about his father, Patrick Troughton and then lurched forward again to speak with Richard Franklin, who played the redoubtable Captain Mike Yates. Ringing out the program was Charlie Ross, the comedian and preeminent nerd who kept all of Gallifrey laughing with his take on our favorite TV show. Finally, RFS closed out the proceedings with David and Marty Hooie of the "Hoo on Who" podcast, friends of the show and all-around fine chaps. Enjoy!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #296 - Cleaning Up The Corn Field

    19 February 2012 (9:08am GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 23 minutes and 9 seconds

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    Day Two of Gally! And what a day of behind the scenes luminaries it was, with Doctor Who director Richard Senior ("Let's Kill Hitler"), writer Simon Guerrier and the inestimable Steve Roberts of the Doctor Who Restoration Team rounding out the behind the scenes chatter. Plus the delightful mendicants from the Pharos Project stopped by to drink, swear and occasionally form a sentence. Drunktastic!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #296 - Cleaning Up The Corn Field

    19 February 2012 (9:08am GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 23 minutes and 9 seconds

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    Day Two of Gally! And what a day of behind the scenes luminaries it was, with Doctor Who director Richard Senior ("Let's Kill Hitler"), writer Simon Guerrier and the inestimable Steve Roberts of the Doctor Who Restoration Team rounding out the behind the scenes chatter. Plus the delightful mendicants from the Pharos Project stopped by to drink, swear and occasionally form a sentence. Drunktastic!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #295 - Radio Free Skaro and The World of Tomorrow

    18 February 2012 (2:24am GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 16 minutes and 15 seconds

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    Gallifrey Live Show! For only the second time (and the first in the main ballroom), the Three Who Rule entertained the huddled Earth masses in attendance at the Gallifrey One convention on Los Angeles with ribaldry, shenanigans and interviews with Who luminaries such as Camille Coduri, Simon Fisher-Becker, Dalek operator Barnaby Edwards, director Toby Haynes and ingenue Gary Russell, who we predict will go onto great things. Also, Chip gives a sterling and much lauded onstage presentation of his Two-Minute Time Lord podcast that is sure to thrill and inspire.

    So with no further ado, please do enjoy our second live show and second of our podcasts from Gallifrey, and remember: DESTROY ALL PODCASTORS. 

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #295 - Radio Free Skaro and The World of Tomorrow

    18 February 2012 (2:24am GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 16 minutes and 15 seconds

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    Gallifrey Live Show! For only the second time (and the first in the main ballroom), the Three Who Rule entertained the huddled Earth masses in attendance at the Gallifrey One convention on Los Angeles with ribaldry, shenanigans and interviews with Who luminaries such as Camille Coduri, Simon Fisher-Becker, Dalek operator Barnaby Edwards, director Toby Haynes and ingenue Gary Russell, who we predict will go onto great things. Also, Chip gives a sterling and much lauded onstage presentation of his Two-Minute Time Lord podcast that is sure to thrill and inspire.

    So with no further ado, please do enjoy our second live show and second of our podcasts from Gallifrey, and remember: DESTROY ALL PODCASTORS.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #294 - The Dog Days Are Over

    17 February 2012 (2:39am GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 34 minutes and 58 seconds

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    The annual meet up of Doctor Who podcasters at Gallifrey One forms the backbone of this, the first of Radio Free Skaro's episodes covering the convention. Among our friends joining us is Simon Harries, late of Tachyon TV and attending his first Gally since 2010, and Josh Zimon, long time listener and now first time guest representing, along with Eric Escamilla, the Mostly Harmless Cutaway podcast. Topics discussed were the differences in popularity of Doctor Who in North America and in the UK, how Gallifrey One stands out among the many other Doctor Who conventions in the USA and in the United Kingdom, and the usual tales of ribaldry that occurs at such events and pushes the PG-13 boundaries that this podcast tries desperately to somewhat casually enforce. Enjoy, and stay tuned throughout the rest of the weekend for more episodes to come!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #294 - The Dog Days Are Over

    17 February 2012 (2:39am GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 34 minutes and 58 seconds

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    The annual meet up of Doctor Who podcasters at Gallifrey One forms the backbone of this, the first of Radio Free Skaro's episodes covering the convention. Among our friends joining us is Simon Harries, late of Tachyon TV and attending his first Gally since 2010, and Josh Zimon, long time listener and now first time guest representing, along with Eric Escamilla, the Mostly Harmless Cutaway podcast. Topics discussed were the differences in popularity of Doctor Who in North America and in the UK, how Gallifrey One stands out among the many other Doctor Who conventions in the USA and in the United Kingdom, and the usual tales of ribaldry that occurs at such events and pushes the PG-13 boundaries that this podcast tries desperately to somewhat casually enforce. Enjoy, and stay tuned throughout the rest of the weekend for more episodes to come!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #293 - Occupy Gallifrey

    12 February 2012 (8:23pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 18 minutes and 38 seconds

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    GALLY! It's the most wonderful time of the year once again, a glorious three-days-to-a-week where thousands of Doctor Who fans descend on the LAX Marriott in Los Angeles and bathe in glorious nerdery (and also sip a snifter of port on occasion.) 

    Our annual tradition is to run through the convention schedule before we arrive, glossing over panels that we know nothing about (cosplay, crafts, Buffy fandom and  Gay Agendas) and lionizing panels we think are cool (Steve Roberts, stuff we're moderating, podcasting chinwags, and Steve Roberts.) While we strive to inform and entertain, Gally guests are well advised to check out both the website at www.gallifreyone.com and read their program guide upon arrival, which will soon become your Holy Text as you navigate past Tiki Daleks and Femmy Sixes. 

    As always, the Three Who Rule will be releasing daily podcasts and interviewing many of the luminaries of new and Classic Who, but we'll also be opening the convention with our live show, "Radio Free Skaro and the World of Tomorrow" on Friday, February 17th. at 12:00 p.m. If you're going to be at #gally, we'd love for you to attend our live show for 90 minutes of fun and frivolity with Camille Coduri, Toby Haynes, Barnaby Edwards, Gary Russell and Simon Fisher-Becker. 

    Gallifrey is one of the highlights of the year for the Three Who Rule and 2012 promises to be the best Gally yet. See you there!  

    Checkout the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #293 - Occupy Gallifrey

    12 February 2012 (8:23pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 18 minutes and 38 seconds

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    GALLY! It's the most wonderful time of the year once again, a glorious three-days-to-a-week where thousands of Doctor Who fans descend on the LAX Marriott in Los Angeles and bathe in glorious nerdery (and also sip a snifter of port on occasion.)

    Our annual tradition is to run through the convention schedule before we arrive, glossing over panels that we know nothing about (cosplay, crafts, Buffy fandom and Gay Agendas) and lionizing panels we think are cool (Steve Roberts, stuff we're moderating, podcasting chinwags, and Steve Roberts.) While we strive to inform and entertain, Gally guests are well advised to check out both the website at www.gallifreyone.com and read their program guide upon arrival, which will soon become your Holy Text as you navigate past Tiki Daleks and Femmy Sixes.

    As always, the Three Who Rule will be releasing daily podcasts and interviewing many of the luminaries of new and Classic Who, but we'll also be opening the convention with our live show, "Radio Free Skaro and the World of Tomorrow" on Friday, February 17th. at 12:00 p.m. If you're going to be at #gally, we'd love for you to attend our live show for 90 minutes of fun and frivolity with Camille Coduri, Toby Haynes, Barnaby Edwards, Gary Russell and Simon Fisher-Becker.

    Gallifrey is one of the highlights of the year for the Three Who Rule and 2012 promises to be the best Gally yet. See you there!

    Checkout the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #292 - Amok Time

    5 February 2012 (5:15pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 6 minutes and 28 seconds

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    At long last, Radio Free Skaro's time-filling series of Series 6 commentaries comes to an end with the Three Who Rule talking over "The Wedding of River Song". They manage to keep vaguely on topic, perhaps a tough task given their general ennui towards the Series 6 finale which contained so many twists and turns that everything pretty much wrapped up where it was expected to. Still, a good time was had by all, and with the commentaries now done, the countdown officially begins toward the greatest show on earth - Gallifrey One.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #292 - Amok Time

    5 February 2012 (5:15pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 6 minutes and 28 seconds

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    At long last, Radio Free Skaro's time-filling series of Series 6 commentaries comes to an end with the Three Who Rule talking over "The Wedding of River Song". They manage to keep vaguely on topic, perhaps a tough task given their general ennui towards the Series 6 finale which contained so many twists and turns that everything pretty much wrapped up where it was expected to. Still, a good time was had by all, and with the commentaries now done, the countdown officially begins toward the greatest show on earth - Gallifrey One.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #291 - That Which Survives

    29 January 2012 (7:44pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 18 minutes and 28 seconds

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    A simple commentary about "Closing Time," which gave the Three Who Rule ample time to discuss the great chemistry between Matt Smith and guest star James Corden, instead devolved into a simply rancid discussion on babies and their propensity to poop on this episode of Radio Free Skaro. Our choice of topic says more about us than it does about the episode at hand, which was a delightful romp penned by Gareth Roberts and not at all a treatise on infants and their digestive habits. But leaving the puerile giggling aside for the moment, weighty matters as fictitious awards, possibly crappy video games and the life and quick death of Doctor Who Insider were also covered. All this and backhanded compliments aimed at Eric Roberts, and you've got yourself approximately an hour of a podcast of some sort!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #291 - That Which Survives

    29 January 2012 (7:44pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 18 minutes and 28 seconds

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    A simple commentary about "Closing Time," which gave the Three Who Rule ample time to discuss the great chemistry between Matt Smith and guest star James Corden, instead devolved into a simply rancid discussion on babies and their propensity to poop on this episode of Radio Free Skaro. Our choice of topic says more about us than it does about the episode at hand, which was a delightful romp penned by Gareth Roberts and not at all a treatise on infants and their digestive habits. But leaving the puerile giggling aside for the moment, weighty matters as fictitious awards, possibly crappy video games and the life and quick death of Doctor Who Insider were also covered. All this and backhanded compliments aimed at Eric Roberts, and you've got yourself approximately an hour of a podcast of some sort!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #290 - Whom Gods Destroy

    22 January 2012 (7:29pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 59 minutes and 33 seconds

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    Ah, that's the January we remember. The Christmas Special aired weeks ago, it's a long time until new Doctor Who (even longer than usual) and there's really not too much going on in the Who world. But there's always Gallifrey! A bit of Gally news and banter helps, well, fill more time in our time-filling series of commentaries. The Three Who Rule lads get the privilege of being able to announce another guest for our live show, Radio Free Skaro and the World of Tomorrow and rehash Toby Whithouse's The God Complex, a mindbleep episode that split opinions when it went out. Join us for the ride!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #290 - Whom Gods Destroy

    22 January 2012 (7:29pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 59 minutes and 33 seconds

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    Ah, that's the January we remember. The Christmas Special aired weeks ago, it's a long time until new Doctor Who (even longer than usual) and there's really not too much going on in the Who world. But there's always Gallifrey! A bit of Gally news and banter helps, well, fill more time in our time-filling series of commentaries. The Three Who Rule lads get the privilege of being able to announce another guest for our live show, Radio Free Skaro and the World of Tomorrow and rehash Toby Whithouse's The God Complex, a mindbleep episode that split opinions when it went out. Join us for the ride!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #289 - Errand of Mercy

    15 January 2012 (7:31pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 23 minutes and 11 seconds

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    Gallifrey One, the massive and amazing annual fan-run Doctor Who convention, is rapidly approaching and we take some time to talk to Program Director Shaun Lyon about the recently-released convention schedule and to formally announce details of our live show - Radio Free Skaro And The World Of Tomorrow! As Gallifrey One's official podcast, we'll open the convention and will be joined on stage by actress Camille Coduri, director Toby Haynes, jack-of-all-trades Barnaby Edwards and jack-of-even-more-trades Gary Russell. The Three Who Rule also cast their gaze, commentary-wise, upon Tom MacRae's amazing The Girl Who Waited to see if it stands the test of time. And of course there's the news gnashing. One month to Gally!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #289 - Errand of Mercy

    15 January 2012 (7:31pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 23 minutes and 11 seconds

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    Gallifrey One, the massive and amazing annual fan-run Doctor Who convention, is rapidly approaching and we take some time to talk to Program Director Shaun Lyon about the recently-released convention schedule and to formally announce details of our live show - Radio Free Skaro And The World Of Tomorrow! As Gallifrey One's official podcast, we'll open the convention and will be joined on stage by actress Camille Coduri, director Toby Haynes, jack-of-all-trades Barnaby Edwards and jack-of-even-more-trades Gary Russell. The Three Who Rule also cast their gaze, commentary-wise, upon Tom MacRae's amazing The Girl Who Waited to see if it stands the test of time. And of course there's the news gnashing. One month to Gally!

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #288 - Friday's Child

    8 January 2012 (6:02pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 11 minutes and 14 seconds

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    Despite January usually being a lean time for news of things Who, this week was chock full of factoids and quasi-related marginalia for the Three Who Rule to ponder and prognosticate upon. Of course all seriousness went out the window with a commentary on "Night Terrors," which such weighty matters discussed as watching Battlestar Galactica (the old one) and Star Wars (the old, good one) on French television, lack of consistency in doll house detailing, and of course the...nutritional habits of a young man/alien named George. Truly riveting listening. 

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #288 - Friday's Child

    8 January 2012 (6:02pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 11 minutes and 14 seconds

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    Despite January usually being a lean time for news of things Who, this week was chock full of factoids and quasi-related marginalia for the Three Who Rule to ponder and prognosticate upon. Of course all seriousness went out the window with a commentary on "Night Terrors," which such weighty matters discussed as watching Battlestar Galactica (the old one) and Star Wars (the old, good one) on French television, lack of consistency in doll house detailing, and of course the...nutritional habits of a young man/alien named George. Truly riveting listening.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #287 - The Man Trap

    1 January 2012 (8:48pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 58 minutes and 55 seconds

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    As 2011 draws to a close and the Three Who Rule look forward to 2012 and the next series of Doctor Who - whenever the heck it ends up being transmitted - and also deliver their commentary for the Series 6.2 opener, Let's Kill Hitler. We'll see if it stands the test of time or not, mad ride that it is. And in real-life news, hearty congratulations go out to former Doctor David Tennant and former Doctor's "daughter" Georgia Moffett on their nuptials! Now calm down, fangirls. Just. Calm. Down.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro #287 - The Man Trap

    1 January 2012 (8:43pm GMT)
    Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 58 minutes and 55 seconds

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    As 2011 draws to a close and the Three Who Rule look forward to 2012 and the next series of Doctor Who - whenever the heck it ends up being transmitted - and also deliver their commentary for the Series 6.2 opener, Let's Kill Hitler. We'll see if it stands the test of time or not, mad ride that it is. And in real-life news, hearty congratulations go out to former Doctor David Tennant and former Doctor's "daughter" Georgia Moffett on their nuptials! Now calm down, fangirls. Just. Calm. Down.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



 
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