Traveling the Vortex
- Description:
- A podcast dedicated to the show Doctor Who with a perspective from two Midwest United States fans, and one person being introduced to the Doctor for the first time.
Homepage: http://travelingthevortex.com/
RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/travelvortex?format=xml
- Episodes:
- 1458
- Average Episode Duration:
- 0:1:11:42
- Longest Episode Duration:
- 0:3:39:05
- Total Duration of all Episodes:
- 72 days, 14 hours, 21 minutes and 14 seconds
- Earliest Episode:
- 6 January 2011 (8:03am GMT)
- Latest Episode:
- 9 September 2026 (2:23pm GMT)
- Average Time Between Episodes:
- 3 days, 22 hours, 14 minutes and 34 seconds
Traveling the Vortex Episodes
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Episode 96 – The Talons of What the Heck?
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 2 minutes and 15 secondsIn this week's episode, its some spooky Halloween fun… well okay, maybe not, but we are reviewing, often fan favorite, The Talons of Weng-Chiang. Our reviews might surprise you as we attempt to go against the norm, at the risk of losing our Whovian cards. Also, we'll have a look at the news happening in the Doctor Who Universe. And of course, your feedback! Enjoy! The post Episode 96 – The Talons of What the Heck? appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Episode 95 – Oz the Great and Terrible
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 7 minutes and 14 secondsIn this week's episode, we venture back to the First Doctor's era and join he, Ian and Barbara as they meet their newest companion, Vicki. Listen as we review the two stories The Rescue and The Romans and give our impressions on what is arguably a nexus point in the character of the Doctor. Also, a look at the stories making news this week, including a release announcement for the story, Shada, finally coming to...
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Episode 95 - Oz the Great and Terrible
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In this week’s episode, we venture back to the First Doctor’s era and join he, Ian and Barbara as they meet their newest companion, Vicki. Listen as we review the two stories The Rescue and The Romans and give our impressions on what is arguably a nexus point in the character of the Doctor.Also, a look at the stories making news this week, including a release announcement for the story, Shada, finally coming to DVD.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned on the show:
Project Motor Mouth
Doctor Who cast sings A Christmas Carol
The Doctor Who Cast Sing the Confidential Song
TARDIS trio sing Bohemian Rhapsody
John Barrowman Sings the Doctor Who Theme
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Episode 94 – You’ve Lost Your Eyes
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 52 minutes and 58 secondsIn this week's episode of Traveling the Vortex, we revisit the Eighth Doctor and Charley in two Big Finish audio plays, Embrace the Darkness and The Time of the Daleks. As you know, we had scheduled one more Big Finish audio, but life does sometimes get in the way, not allowing us to meet certain commitments and time got away from Shaun this week. So, we have moved our review of Neverland off for a...
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Episode 94 - You've Lost Your Eyes
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 52 minutes and 57 secondsIn this week’s episode of Traveling the Vortex, we revisit the Eighth Doctor and Charley in two Big Finish audio plays, Embrace the Darkness and The Time of the Daleks. As you know, we had scheduled one more Big Finish audio, but life does sometimes get in the way, not allowing us to meet certain commitments and time got away from Shaun this week. So, we have moved our review of Neverland off for a month, and will pair it up later with the story Zagreus.Also, we will have a look at some items making news this week, and of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned on the show:
More guest announced for Gallifrey 2012 – The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One
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Episode 93 – There’s A Sonic App For That
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 58 minutes and 23 secondsIn this week's episode we review the Fifth Doctor classic story, The Visitation. This is the story that said goodbye to the sonic screwdriver for more than 10 years until its return in Doctor Who: The Movie. Which brings us to the second part of this week's show. A look at the age old debate over the sonic screwdriver and its usage in the series, especially that of the new series. Also, "Doctor Who is...
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Episode 93 - There's A Sonic App For That
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 58 minutes and 22 secondsIn this week’s episode we review the Fifth Doctor classic story, The Visitation. This is the story that said goodbye to the sonic screwdriver for more than 10 years until its return in Doctor Who: The Movie. Which brings us to the second part of this week’s show. A look at the age old debate over the sonic screwdriver and its usage in the series, especially that of the new series.Also, “Doctor Who is still not on” as Shaun would say in this weeks news.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned on the show:
Sonic Screwdriver (The reason it’s been banned from action film)
Ratchet & Clank
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Episode 92 – The Pond Goodbye
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 26 minutes and 0 seconds"And do one more thing for me. There's a little girl waiting in a garden. She's going to wait a long while so she's going to need a lot of hope. Go to her. Tell her a story. Tell her that if she's patient, the days are coming that she'll never forget. Tell her she'll go to sea and fight pirates. She'll fall in love with a man who'll wait two thousand years to keep...
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Episode 92 - The Pond Goodbye
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 26 minutes and 0 seconds“And do one more thing for me. There’s a little girl waiting in a garden. She’s going to wait a long while so she’s going to need a lot of hope. Go to her. Tell her a story. Tell her that if she’s patient, the days are coming that she’ll never forget. Tell her she’ll go to sea and fight pirates. She’ll fall in love with a man who’ll wait two thousand years to keep her safe. Tell her she’ll give hope to the greatest painter that’ll ever live. And save a whale in outer space. Tell her this is the story of Amelia Pond and this is how it ends.”We bid farewell to the Ponds in this week’s show with a sad send off and a review of the mid season fanale, The Angels Take Manhattan. We take a quick look back at the season so far, and speculate on where it’s headed in the future.
Also, some news of the week including the upcoming book, ‘Angel’s Kiss’, which tells the story of Melody Malone, a lonely award for Doctor Who: The Gunpowder Plot adventure game, and the Doctor Who ultimate DVD set.
And as of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 91 – The Power of Three Podcasters
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 54 minutes and 22 secondsThe first half of Series Seven is drawing to a close, but not before an in-depth look at the character of the Ponds. In this week's episode, we take a look at the Eleventh Doctor story, "The Power of Three". But first a look back at another UNIT story, and the Brig's last Doctor Who "proper", Battlefield. And some sad news in the Doctor Who world, the announcement by Janet Fielding that she has been...
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Episode 91 - The Power of Three Podcasters
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 54 minutes and 22 secondsThe first half of Series Seven is drawing to a close, but not before an in-depth look at the character of the Ponds. In this week’s episode, we take a look at the Eleventh Doctor story, “The Power of Three”.But first a look back at another UNIT story, and the Brig’s last Doctor Who “proper”, Battlefield.
And some sad news in the Doctor Who world, the announcement by Janet Fielding that she has been diagnosed with cancer. Our reaction to the news.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this week’s show:
Tough Grit (TV show)
Vintage Stock
Fatboy Robert – Geek: Remixed
TARDIS Tweets
Not Entirely Incoherent (Alex’s blog)
cj’s notebook (Chrissy’s blog)
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Episode 90 – The Wild, Wild West
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 43 minutes and 9 seconds♪ "So fill up your glasses And join in the song The Law's right behind you And it won't take long. So come, you coyotes, And howl at the moon Till there's blood upon the sawdust In "The Last Chance" Saloon." ♪ Howdy partners! In this week's episode we take a look at one of Glenn's favorite genres – the western, with two tales of gun slingin', ballad singin', rootin' tootin' Doctor Who stories. We...
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Episode 90 - The Wild, Wild West
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 43 minutes and 9 seconds “So fill up your glasses
And join in the song
The Law’s right behind you
And it won’t take long.
So come, you coyotes,
And howl at the moon
Till there’s blood upon the sawdust
In “The Last Chance” Saloon.”Howdy partners! In this week’s episode we take a look at one of Glenn’s favorite genres – the western, with two tales of gun slingin’, ballad singin’, rootin’ tootin’ Doctor Who stories.
We take a shot at the First Doctor adventure in Tombstone, Arizona in The Gunfighters. Then we meet face to face in the dusty old street with the newest Eleventh Doctor outing, A Town Called Mercy.
Also, Shaun and Keith regale us with their trip to Kansas City or Con X, and Doctor Who Day at Vintage Stock.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 89 – Jurassic Ark
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 18 minutes and 22 secondsWeek two of NEW WHO and we return with our review of Dinosaurs On a Spaceship. But first a look at the Classic Doctor Who story featuring those prehistoric beasts, Invasion of the Dinosaurs. Also a look at the new of the week, including a certain show runner who has gone dark on his Twitter account. Plus some awards nominations out this week. And of course, your feedback. Enjoy! Kansas Book Festival This Is Why...
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Episode 89 - Jurassic Ark
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 18 minutes and 22 secondsWeek two of NEW WHO and we return with our review of Dinosaurs On a Spaceship. But first a look at the Classic Doctor Who story featuring those prehistoric beasts, Invasion of the Dinosaurs.Also a look at the new of the week, including a certain show runner who has gone dark on his Twitter account. Plus some awards nominations out this week.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Side Trip 4 – Star Trek 101
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 31 minutes and 0 secondsAs promised some time ago, Shaun has recorded a helpful guide for those who wanted a crash course in all things Star Trek. And what better day to coincide our release with than the 46th Anniversary of Star Trek itself. So sit back and enjoy this Side Trip presentation put together by Shaun…. going where no podcast has ever gone before (well any of the ones on Traveling the Vortex, anyway.) Cheers! The post Side Trip 4 – Star Trek 101 appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Side Trip 4 - Star Trek 101
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 31 minutes and 0 secondsAs promised some time ago, Shaun has recorded a helpful guide for those who wanted a crash course in all things Star Trek. And what better day to coincide our release with than the 46th Anniversary of Star Trek itself.So sit back and enjoy this Side Trip presentation put together by Shaun…. going where no podcast has ever gone before (well any of the ones on Traveling the Vortex, anyway.)
Cheers!
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Side Trip 3 – Our Holiday with the Gringo Killer
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 41 minutes and 40 secondsAs promised in Episode 87, here is Keith & Sarah's recount of their time on holiday. They embarked on a trip to New Orleans to board a cruise ship to go to Progresso, Yucatan and Cozumel for their honeymoon. We hope you enjoy! The video of the kids dancing at the church in Progresso: The post Side Trip 3 – Our Holiday with the Gringo Killer appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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Side Trip 3 - Our Holiday with the Gringo Killer
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 41 minutes and 40 secondsAs promised in Episode 87, here is Keith & Sarah’s recount of their time on holiday.They embarked on a trip to New Orleans to board a cruise ship to go to Progresso, Yucatan and Cozumel for their honeymoon.
We hope you enjoy!
The video of the kids dancing at the church in Progresso:
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Episode 88 – Daleks In Disguise
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 50 minutes and 54 secondsIt's finally here! The return of Doctor Who to our televisions. But first, we get one more Dalek story out of the way. This week, our review of Day of the Daleks featuring The Third Doctor and Jo Grant. Then, the episode we've all been waiting for. Our thoughts on Series Seven, Episode One, Asylum of the Daleks, with The Eleventh Doctor and the Ponds. Warning there are spoilers in this review, so if you...
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Episode 88 - Daleks In Disguise
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 50 minutes and 54 secondsIt’s finally here! The return of Doctor Who to our televisions. But first, we get one more Dalek story out of the way. This week, our review of Day of the Daleks featuring The Third Doctor and Jo Grant. Then, the episode we’ve all been waiting for. Our thoughts on Series Seven, Episode One, Asylum of the Daleks, with The Eleventh Doctor and the Ponds. Warning there are spoilers in this review, so if you haven’t watched the episode yet, beware.
Also, a look at this week’s news…wait what news? DOCTOR WHO IS BACK ON!
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this show:
Tough Grit
“Odd Duck” Phil’s Joker example
New theme courtesy of Doctor Octoroc on Youtube
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Episode 87 – The Greatest Show In The Galaxy
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 27 minutes and 57 secondsIt's finally here. The wedding bells have rung and the party is over. Now it's time to sit back and recount the day; The Greatest Show In the Galaxy. But first there are a few things to get out of the way. We share our review of another story of that name, the Seventh Doctor and Ace adventure, The Greatest Show In the Galaxy. Also, our reaction to the news of the week, including the...
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Episode 87 - The Greatest Show In The Galaxy
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 27 minutes and 57 secondsIt’s finally here. The wedding bells have rung and the party is over. Now it’s time to sit back and recount the day; The Greatest Show In the Galaxy. But first there are a few things to get out of the way. We share our review of another story of that name, the Seventh Doctor and Ace adventure, The Greatest Show In the Galaxy.Also, our reaction to the news of the week, including the first shots of Doctor Who we’ve had in a long time with episode one of the weeklong prequels – “Pond Life”.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
If you missed it last week (Keith) this is the pic Arthur Darvill posted after his burglary.
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Episode 86 – The Two Podcasters
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 24 minutes and 7 secondsAs Keith and Sarah head off on holiday this week to celebrate their recent nuptials with a well deserved honeymoon, it' up to Shaun and Glenn to carry on the show ourselves for the week. This week, it's book report time. Shaun reviews the Third Doctor and Sarah Jane novel, Amorality Tale, written by David Bishop. Then, Glenn has a look at the Eighth Doctor story, The Eight Doctors, written by Terrence Dicks. Also, our...
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Episode 85 - The Two Podcasters
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 24 minutes and 6 secondsAs Keith and Sarah head off on holiday this week to celebrate their recent nuptials with a well deserved honeymoon, it’ up to Shaun and Glenn to carry on the show ourselves for the week.This week, it’s book report time. Shaun reviews the Third Doctor and Sarah Jane novel, Amorality Tale, written by David Bishop. Then, Glenn has a look at the Eighth Doctor story, The Eight Doctors, written by Terrence Dicks.
Also, our thoughts on the news of the week, and Shaun’s retraction about a certain Bond actor.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links on this weeks show:
@SylvesterMcCoy on Twitter
Chicago TARDIS
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Episode 85 – Let’s Do The Timelash Again
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 8 minutes and 50 secondsIn this weeks episode we visit two Sixth Doctor and Peri stories. First, our heroes are joined by H.G. Wells in the Season 22 story Timelash. Then the Doctor and Peri visit the Museum of Aural Antiquities in the Big Finish audio play Whispers of Terror. Lot's of news this week with some Gallifrey One announcements and even more speculation on the departure (or non-departure) of Matt Smith. And of course, your feedback! Enjoy! Links...
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Episode 85 - Let's Do The Timelash Again
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 8 minutes and 50 secondsIn this weeks episode we visit two Sixth Doctor and Peri stories. First, our heroes are joined by H.G. Wells in the Season 22 story Timelash. Then the Doctor and Peri visit the Museum of Aural Antiquities in the Big Finish audio play Whispers of Terror.Lot’s of news this week with some Gallifrey One announcements and even more speculation on the departure (or non-departure) of Matt Smith.
And of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One
Memory Alpha (Trek-WHo references)
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Episode 84 – Now Boarding Concorde, Golf Alpha Charlie
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 13 minutes and 7 secondsIn this week's show a double dose of Peter Davison's Fifth Doctor. First we review the Season 19 finale, Time-Flight with companions Nyssa and Tegan. Next, our thoughts on The Big Finish audio play, WInter for the Adept. Also, a surprise casting announcement, a look at the Entertainment Weekly magazine Doctor Who article featuring Matt Smith on the cover, and more than you could possibly care about, about the new Series 7 trailer released this...
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Episode 84 - Now Boarding Concorde, Golf Alpha Charlie
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 13 minutes and 7 secondsIn this week’s show a double dose of Peter Davison’s Fifth Doctor. First we review the Season 19 finale, Time-Flight with companions Nyssa and Tegan. Next, our thoughts on The Big Finish audio play, WInter for the Adept.
Also, a surprise casting announcement, a look at the Entertainment Weekly magazine Doctor Who article featuring Matt Smith on the cover, and more than you could possibly care about, about the new Series 7 trailer released this week.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 83 – Mess With the Bull, You Get the Horns
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 14 minutes and 8 secondsIn this week's show a look at another Adversary Archive, this time The Nimon. First the Fourth Doctor, Romana II and K-9 take on the Nimon in Horns of the Nimon. Then the Eighth Doctor and Charley face down the foe in the Big Finish audio play Seasons Of Fear. Plus, a look at what's going on in the news this week. Also, we remember the beautiful and eloquent Mary Tamm who sadly passed away...
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Episode 83 - Mess With the Bull, You Get the Horns
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 14 minutes and 8 secondsIn this week’s show a look at another Adversary Archive, this time The Nimon.
First the Fourth Doctor, Romana II and K-9 take on the Nimon in Horns of the Nimon. Then the Eighth Doctor and Charley face down the foe in the Big Finish audio play Seasons Of Fear.
Plus, a look at what’s going on in the news this week.
Also, we remember the beautiful and eloquent Mary Tamm who sadly passed away this past week.
And of course, your feedback. Enjoy!
Odd Duck Phil’s Exhibit A : Tropical Storm Debby was a storm for the ages
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Episode 82 – We Built This Forbidden City On Rock ‘N’ Roll
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 58 minutes and 47 secondsIn this week's show we turn our attention on the Doctor's greatest enemy for our fifth Adversary Archive featuring the Daleks. In this episode we review the Third Doctor televised story, Death To The Daleks, and two Big Finish audio plays, The Apocalypse Element featuring the Sixth Doctor, and The Mutant Phase with the Fifth Doctor. Also, a quick rundown of our busy weekend, our thoughts on the new Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises,...
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Episode 82 - We Built This Forbidden City On Rock 'N' Roll
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 58 minutes and 46 secondsIn this week’s show we turn our attention on the Doctor’s greatest enemy for our fifth Adversary Archive featuring the Daleks.
In this episode we review the Third Doctor televised story, Death To The Daleks, and two Big Finish audio plays, The Apocalypse Element featuring the Sixth Doctor, and The Mutant Phase with the Fifth Doctor.
Also, a quick rundown of our busy weekend, our thoughts on the new Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises, and the news of the week.
Oh, and of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Exploration Place – Wichita, KS
The Doctor Who Experience
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A Midsummer-Night's Schedule
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 secondsComing up on the Vortex… Friday Night Who on 7/27 features the fourth Doctor in “The Horns Of Nimon”
Our show that week #83 is a Nimon adversary archive, featuring our reviews of “The Horns Of Nimon” and Big Finish #30 “Seasons Of Fear”.
Starting in August the following week on FNW is fifth Doctor Peter Davison in “Time Flight”.A
TTV #84 will include our reviews of “Time Flight” and Big Finish #10 “Winter For The Adept”.A
Sixth Doctor Colin Baker returns to the FNW line up on 8/10 in “Timelash”.
Our reviews of the sixth Doctor adventures “Timelash”, and Big Finish #3 “Whispers Of Terror” make up our 85th episode of Traveling The Vortex.
And then in honor of Keith and Sarah’s wedding on the 18th of August, for our Friday Night Who the night before (8/17) we’ll watch Keith’s favorite episode, “Vincent And The Doctor”.
Keith will be gone on holiday–his honeymoon–the 19th through the 27th, soA TTV #86 will just be Glenn and Shaun with a second set of Book Reviews: Glenn will reviewA The Eight DoctorsA featuring the eighthA Doctor by Terrance Dicks, while Shaun takes a stab at Amorality TaleA by David Bishop featuring the third Doctor.
Beyond that we’re in a state of flux while we wait for an official start date for series seven (though we believe it to be on or about the 25th.) A We’ll play the next few weeks by ear until such time as a official release date comes down the pipe.
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Episode 81 – The Croutons
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 54 minutes and 55 secondsAnother episode hits the feed, this time we have a little fun with our review of the Second Doctor story, The Krotons. One of the final outings for Jamie, Zoe, and The Doctor, the Krotons was released in North America on DVD for the first time just this week. Then a review of the Big Finish audio play The Land of the Dead, featuring the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa. Also, San Diego Comic-Con was in...
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Episode 81 - The Croutons
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 54 minutes and 54 secondsAnother episode hits the feed, this time we have a little fun with our review of the Second Doctor story, The Krotons. One of the final outings for Jamie, Zoe, and The Doctor, the Krotons was released in North America on DVD for the first time just this week. Then a review of the Big Finish audio play The Land of the Dead, featuring the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa.
Also, San Diego Comic-Con was in the news this week with lot’s of Doctor Who presence throughout. A look at some of the panels that Team TARDIS members turned up on over the weekend.
And of course your feedback. Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this week’s show:
Sonic Screwdriver TV Remote
Comic-Con GoodnessOh, and something mentioned to Shaun in the show was “It’s not for you!” This is where it comes from. WARNING – DOES CONTAIN ADULT THEMES AND STRONG LANGUAGE.
The Shag-A-Rant: It’s Not For You
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Episode 80 – All Things Shada
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 36 minutes and 10 secondsWe've been promising a review of Shada and the time has finally come. This week we look at, Shada – The Novel, Shada – The VHS reconstruction, Shada – The Big Finish audio and BBCi webisode, and Shada – The Flamethrower (The kids love this one.) Also, a look at one really cool bit of news, the sonic screwdriver t.v. remote control. Yes, it's as cool as it sounds. Plus your feed back! Enjoy! Links...
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Episode 80 - All Things Shada
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 36 minutes and 9 secondsWe’ve been promising a review of Shada and the time has finally come. This week we look at, Shada – The Novel, Shada – The VHS reconstruction, Shada – The Big Finish audio and BBCi webisode, and Shada – The Flamethrower (The kids love this one.)Also, a look at one really cool bit of news, the sonic screwdriver t.v. remote control. Yes, it’s as cool as it sounds.
Plus your feed back!
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
Spaceballs
Doctor Who – Dark Eyes – Box Set
Starburst Magazine article on Ian Levine’s Shada
Starburst Magazine article reviewing Ian Levine’s Shada
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Episode 79 – Prognosticating Podcasters
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 23 minutes and 25 secondsIn this week's episode we take an "evening newscast" look at things as we review the remarkable Torchwood: Children of Earth mini-series. We go almost step by step through the monumental television event that changed the series and mood of the Whonivers on the whole. Also, a bit of serendipity, (or perhaps we just channeled our inner fortune tellers powers) as Dr. Phil points out that CERN is about to announce the Higgs boson or...
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Episode 79 - Prognosticating Podcasters
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 23 minutes and 24 secondsIn this week’s episode we take an “evening newscast” look at things as we review the remarkable Torchwood: Children of Earth mini-series. We go almost step by step through the monumental television event that changed the series and mood of the Whonivers on the whole.Also, a bit of serendipity, (or perhaps we just channeled our inner fortune tellers powers) as Dr. Phil points out that CERN is about to announce the Higgs boson or “God Particle” has been found. A bit spooky, huh?
Plus, a look at other things making news in Doctor Who including some speculation on a possible start date for Series 7.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
UPDATE: It was brought to our attention that the feed was not updating yesterday (thanks Dr. Phil). The problem should now be resolved. Sorry for any inconvience this caused our listeners.
UPDATE 2: Here’s David Warners IMDb page, for those interested, we forgot to post it…
Other links mentioned on the show:
Torchwood: Children of Earth – Gwen’s Speech
Stephen King Fancast
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Episode 78 – Now With Higgs Particle
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 2 minutes and 32 secondsIn this week's episode we review The Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane story (and one of Shaun's favorites) The Android Invasion. Then, in a lead up to next week's Torchwood Series three review, we give our thoughts on the BBC audio play, Torchwood – Lost Souls. Also, we have another review from our UK correspondent Philip Malkin on The 11th Hour, the three day convention last weekend in Birmingham, England. And, of course, we'll have...
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Episode 78 - Now With Higgs Particle
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 2 minutes and 32 secondsIn this week’s episode we review The Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane story (and one of Shaun’s favorites) The Android Invasion.Then, in a lead up to next week’s Torchwood Series three review, we give our thoughts on the BBC audio play, Torchwood – Lost Souls.
Also, we have another review from our UK correspondent Philip Malkin on The 11th Hour, the three day convention last weekend in Birmingham, England.
And, of course, we’ll have a look at this week’s news and your feedback.
Enjoy!
Doctor Who Monsters Invade Cardiff
TARDIS in Mindcraft videoPictures from The 11th Hour convention:
Picture from Soonercon in OKC:
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Episode 77 – What a Wonderful Butler, He’s So Violent!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 56 minutes and 22 secondsIn this week's episode, we take a look at the Classic Doctor Who story, City of Death starring the Fourth Doctor and Romana II. We give our reviews on this David Fisher, Douglas Adams and Graham Williams collaboration. Also, a report on The 11th Hour, the three day convention this past weekend in Birmingham, England. Plus, a look at some other news, and of course your feedback! And stick around after our review as Dr....
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Episode 77 - What a Wonderful Butler, He's So Violent!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 56 minutes and 22 secondsIn this week’s episode, we take a look at the Classic Doctor Who story, City of Death starring the Fourth Doctor and Romana II. We give our reviews on this David Fisher, Douglas Adams and Graham Williams collaboration.Also, a report on The 11th Hour, the three day convention this past weekend in Birmingham, England.
Plus, a look at some other news, and of course your feedback!
And stick around after our review as Dr. Phil Serna takes us through the music of City of Death.
Enjoy!
The 11th Hour Convention
Adventures in Time, Space, and MusicAnd as mentioned, Sarah’s award winning duck!
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Episode 76 – Siri, Why Won’t You Speak To Me?
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 39 minutes and 13 secondsA short one this week as we take a look at the six part The Keys of Marinus story featuring the First Doctor, Ian, Barbara, and Susan. Then we give the Fifth Doctor and Turlough a listen in the Big Finish audio drama, Phantasmagoria. And Keith gives a full review of the Playstation 3 game, Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock. Also, some discussion about Shaun's new dream job, and a certain publicity photo that was released...
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Episode 76 - Siri, Why Won't You Speak To Me?
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 39 minutes and 12 secondsA short one this week as we take a look at the six part The Keys of Marinus story featuring the First Doctor, Ian, Barbara, and Susan. Then we give the Fifth Doctor and Turlough a listen in the Big Finish audio drama, Phantasmagoria. And Keith gives a full review of the Playstation 3 game, Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock.Also, some discussion about Shaun’s new dream job, and a certain publicity photo that was released this week by the BBC.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 75 – Book Reports
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 14 minutes and 55 secondsThis week we take a break from the electronic media delivery of Doctor Who and turn to the novels. First, Glenn reviews "The Crooked World" by Steve Lyons starring the 8th Doctor. Then, Shaun takes on the 9th Doctor story "Only Human" written by Gareth Roberts. And finally, Keith has a review of "The Story of Martha" by Dan Abnett (and others) featuring Martha and the 10th Doctor. *WARNING THERE WILL BE SPOLIERS* Also a...
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Episode 75 - Book Reports
Episode Duration: 0 days, 3 hours, 14 minutes and 55 secondsThis week we take a break from the electronic media delivery of Doctor Who and turn to the novels.First, Glenn reviews “The Crooked World” by Steve Lyons starring the 8th Doctor. Then, Shaun takes on the 9th Doctor story “Only Human” written by Gareth Roberts. And finally, Keith has a review of “The Story of Martha” by Dan Abnett (and others) featuring Martha and the 10th Doctor. *WARNING THERE WILL BE SPOLIERS*
Also a look at the week’s news including some Galley announcements, and of course your feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 74 – Patience of the Daleks
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 48 minutes and 14 secondsHere it is, the latest episode of Traveling the Vortex. This week, another Adversary Archive featuring the Doctor's greatest enemy – The Daleks. We look at the Dalek War box set featuring Frontier in Space and Planet of the Daleks starring the Third Doctor and Jo Grant. then we travel forward and review the Big Finish audio The Genocide Machine featuring the Seventh Doctor and Ace. Plus this week's news (with a surprise guest anchor)...
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Episode 74 - Patience of the Daleks
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 48 minutes and 14 seconds
Here it is, the latest episode of Traveling the Vortex. This week, another Adversary Archive featuring the Doctor’s greatest enemy – The Daleks. We look at the Dalek War box set featuring Frontier in Space and Planet of the Daleks starring the Third Doctor and Jo Grant. then we travel forward and review the Big Finish audio The Genocide Machine featuring the Seventh Doctor and Ace.Plus this week’s news (with a surprise guest anchor) and of course your feed back.
Enjoy!
And here’s the lioness trying to eat a baby video mentioned in the podcast…http://youtu.be/RkpEqAeJtQM
