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Side Trip 19 – After, After Christmas Special

Glenn January 14, 2016 0 Comments

Surprise! We found one more Christmas gift as we took down the tree in the Traveling the Vortex studio, and the name on the tag is you! You know that inevitable gift that got shoved to the very back and slipped behind the tree skirt, only to be found waaaaaay after the holidays.

Well, our oversight in your benefit, because you get an extra treat in your feed this week.

We decided to review a special short story released especially for Christmas by our friends over at Candy jar Books. This is another tale set in the Lethbridge Stewart line called The Fright Before Christmas, written by Tom Dexter. We give our impressions of the story filled with alien spheres, Santa Claus and Buckingham Palace.

It can still be downloaded for free on Candy Jar Books’ website.

Enjoy!!!

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Lethbridge Stewart: The Fright Before Christmas

Episode 263 – Batteries Not Included

Glenn January 12, 2016 0 Comments

In this week’s show we say goodbye to Ian and Barbara as they leave the TARDIS crew, but we welcome the Doctor’s next traveling companion Steven. But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. First we review Ian and Barbara’s final adventure as they flee with the Doctor and Vicki from the Daleks, landing at several locations in the Terry Nation penned story, The Chase.

We also take this opportunity to deliver another Adversary Archive edition of the podcast, this time featuring the Mechanoids. We explore The World That Waits which was printed in the Dalek Annual, ‘The Dalek World’, printed in 1965. Then we look two comic stories printed in the pages of ‘TV Century 21’ with Eve of War and Impasse. Then we round out the archive with a newer story from the pages of ‘Doctor Who Files 11: The Cult of Skaro’ with a story called Birth of a Legend.

Plus, we look at a few news items of the week.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in the show:

Shattered Time (A Star Wars/Star Trek/Doctor Who Crossover)

Traveling the Vortex - Episode 263 - Batteries Not Included [ 1:31:34 | 65.69 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Birth Of A Legend, Daleks, Eve of War, Impasse, Mechanoids, The Chase, The World That Waits

Episode 262 – The Name Needs Some Work

Glenn January 5, 2016 0 Comments

We return for our first podcast of 2016 with a review of the Ninth Doctor mini-series by the good folks over at Titan Comics. We give our impressions on the five issue story arc by writer Cavan Scott and artist Blair Shedd.

Then Davros returns in Big Finish audio play number 65 in the monthly range with the Sixth Doctor and Mel story, The Juggernauts. We’ll share our review of that story as well.

Plus we tackle more news-of-the-week.

And, of course… oh…none again this week? Never mind.

Enjoy!

Traveling the Vortex - Episode 262 - The Name Needs Some Work [ 1:07:20 | 49.06 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Captain Jack Harkness, Davros, Mel, Ninth Doctor, Rose, Sixth Doctor, the Juggernauts

Episode 261 – The Flowchart of River Song

Glenn December 29, 2015 0 Comments

It’s our last podcast of 2015! In this week’s show we review the newest Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Husbands of River Song. Listen as we give our impressions of another outing with Professor Song as she encounters a new incarnation of our favorite traveling spaceman. We share our opinions on how well Steven Moffat was able to do it once again with the reoccurring character.

Plus we go over the news of the week, including some recent convention guest announcements.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Traveling the Vortex - Episode 261 - The Flowchart of River Song [ 1:20:00 | 57.75 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Christmas, River Song, The Husbands of River Song, Twelfth Doctor

Side Trip 18 – Don’t Open Until Xmas

Glenn December 24, 2015 0 Comments

And here it is, our 2015 Christmas Special!

In this extra Side Trip edition of Traveling the Vortex, give you a little holiday treat, by reviewing a holiday treat from our friends over at Titan Comics. They have released this year a Christmas special of their own with a comic starring the Twelfth Doctor and Clara and featuring a classic villain. We give our impressions on this Yule Tide offering while giving you the special gift of an added bonus episode for you.

Here’s wishing all of our listeners a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Enjoy!

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Christmas, Clara Oswald, The Celestial Toymaker, Twelfth Doctor

Episode 260 – From Here to Inferno

Glenn December 22, 2015 0 Comments

In this week’s episode we revisit the world of Col. Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart. this time with a review of three short stories in Candy Jar Books‘ Lethbridge-Stewart line of novels. These are special stories that take place concurrent or in between the established events of the books, The Forgotten Son and The Schizoid Earth.

First, we review Ambush (found in the collection, The Top Secret Files. Then we look at the short story, Legacies which explores an “else world” version of events we already know. And finally we give our impressions of One Cold Step.

Then, our long awaited SPOILER FILLED review of The Schizoid Earth. we revisit the novel, and give a more fleshed out opinion of the book by author David McIntee.

But, before all of that, we do get into some SPOILER FREE discussion about the new Star Wars film, The Force Awakens.

Plus, a little Doctor Who: Legacy news from the folks over at Tiny Rebel Games, including some Christmas goodies we can expect over the course of the week.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Traveling the Vortex - Episode 260 - From Here to Inferno [ 1:27:51 | 63.14 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Ambush, Candy Jar Books, Colonel Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart, Legacies, Lethbridge Stewart: The Schizoid Earth, Lethbridge-Stewart: The Forgotten Son, One Cold Step

Episode 259 – Game Time!

Glenn December 14, 2015 0 Comments

With Series 9 over until Christmas, we decided it’s time to engage in another Fun and Games episode of the podcast.

First, as we play it on the show, we review the Doctor Who edition of that classic question and answer game, Trivial Pursuit.

Then, Shaun will talk about the newest in a line of LEGO video games for consoles, with a review of LEGO Dimensions, and specifically a focus on the Doctor Who portions of the game.

And, for good measure, we decided to throw in one more. We take a look at a game that was found in Doctor Who Annual 1968 called Travels of the TARDIS.

Plus, the usual, including some news of the week.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Traveling the Vortex - Episode 259 - Game Time! [ 1:09:31 | 50.55 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Doctor Who Annual 1968, Doctor Who Trivial Pursuit, Games, Lego Dimensions

Episode 258 – The Dropped Plot of Rassilon

Glenn December 8, 2015 0 Comments

And it is here! The Series 9 finale has aired and it was a doozy. We give our impressions on the the season wrap with our review of Hell Bent and all of it’s Gallifrey goodness.

Also, we take a look at some of the news items of the week, including some insights to next season from Steven Moffet, himself.

And of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Traveling the Vortex - Episode 258 - The Dropped Plot of Rassilon [ 1:48:57 | 77.63 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Clara Oswald, Hell Bent, Series 9, Twelfth Doctor

Episode 257 – Seconds in Eternity

Glenn December 1, 2015 1 Comment

In this week’s podcast we look at Series 9’s penultimate episode as we near the end of the season, with Heaven Sent. Sit back and hear us gush over what is arguably the best story of the season and perhaps of all time. We discuss what we enjoyed about the episode as well as some presumptions about the season finale.

Plus, no news this week, but we do spend a little bit of time talking about Doctor Who: Legacy.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Traveling the Vortex - Episode 257 - Seconds in Eternity [ 1:17:57 | 56.34 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Gallifrey, Grimm Fairy Tales, Heaven Sent, Peter Capaldi, Time Lords, Twelfth Doctor

Episode 256 – Nevermore

Glenn November 23, 2015 0 Comments

In this episode we review the swan song for a particular character of the show. We say goodbye, but question whether this is truly the end for a certain character. We give our impressions on the exit and look at Face the Raven on the whole and discuss the the story and its implications for the future of the series.

But first, we review the fourth novel in the on-going Lethbridge-Stewart series published by Candy Jar Books. This time it’s the Nick Walters penned Mutually Assured Domination. We give our impressions on the book which features a return of the Quarks and their ever menacing masters, the Dominators.

Also, a bit of convention new this week.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Traveling the Vortex - Episode 256 - Nevermore [ 1:08:43 | 50 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Ashildr, Clara, Colonel Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart, Face The Raven, Mutually Assured Domination, Twelfth Doctor

Episode 255 – Enter the Sandmen

Glenn November 16, 2015 0 Comments

In this week’s show, a short one mind you, we look at the latest Series 9 episode of Doctor Who. This week we will be covering our reviews of Sleep No More. Find out what we thought of the story.

Also, we share our feelings on some recent news of a possible sequel to the Mark Gatiss penned story. Along with new comic news, an injury sustained by Twelfth Doctor actor, Peter Capaldi and news that Doctor Who will be returning to cinemas by the end of the year.

And, of course… oh wait… no feedback this week? Oh, well, on with the show!

Enjoy!

Traveling the Vortex - Episode 255 - Enter the Sandmen [ 1:00:34 | 44.41 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Christmas, Clara Oswald, Jenna Coleman, Mark Gatiss, Peter Ca, Series 9, Sleep No More, Twelf

Episode 254 – You Must Have a Plan

Glenn November 9, 2015 0 Comments

In this week’s show we review the next episode in Series 9 with the second part of the two-part Zygon story, The Zygon Inversion. We’ll give our impressions on what some may consider the best story of the season so far. Oops, did I say too much already?

And of course some news rapidly squashing some unnerving rumors that were spread in the tabloids this week concerning Series 10. We give our reactions to both sides of the issue.

Plus, the return of our Doctor Who: Legacy Tip of the Week, with a new one (or perhaps just another subtle reminder) from Shaun on making sure you log in from day to day.

And it’s our Lethbridge-Stewart: Beast of Fang Rock book give-away thanks to our good friends over at Candy Jar Books. Congratulations to our winners!

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Traveling the Vortex - Episode 254 - You Must Have a Plan [ 1:06:56 | 48.78 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Clara Oswald, Jenna Coleman, Kate Stewart, Osgood, Peter Capaldi, The Zygon Inversion, Twelfth Doctor, UNIT, Zygons

Episode 253 – The Halloween Invasion

Glenn November 2, 2015 0 Comments

In this week’s show we step aside for a brief moment to talk a little bit about our Halloween festivities this week.

Then we get down to business and discuss the Halloween broadcast of Series 9 with The Zygon Invasion. We give our impression of this first story in a two-part story arc with lots of surprises and some seriously tense moments.

Also, some good news for the future of the series as well as some exciting announcement out of some of our local and area conventions.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Traveling the Vortex - Episode 253 - The Halloween Invasion [ 55:57 | 41.24 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Clara Oswald, Halloween, Jenna Coleman, Kate Stewart, Osgood, Peter Capaldi, The Zygon Invasion, Twelfth Doctor

Episode 252 – Pun-Free Zone

Glenn October 26, 2015 0 Comments

In this week’s show we discuss the future, Back to the Future and this week’s celebration of Back to the Future Day.

But, it is a podcast about Doctor Who, and there is plenty in store for our musings this episode.

First, we’ll give a spoiler free of the next book in Candy Jar Book’s Lethbridge-Stewart series, ‘Lethbridge-Stewart: Beast of Fang Rock’, written by Andy Frankham-Allen. We offer our insights with a sneak peek at the novel that will be released later this week.

Plus, we’ll look at the latest installment in Doctor Who Series 9 with a review of The Woman Who Lived.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Candy Jar Books

Theta Sigma’s Doctor Who Podcast

Traveling the Vortex - Episode 252 - Pun-Free Zone [ 1:55:33 | 82.16 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Andy Frankham-Allen, Candy Jar Books, Colonel Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart, Lethbridge-Stewart: Beast Of Fang Rock, Series 9, The Woman Who Lived

Episode 251 – The Universe is Full of Testosterone

Glenn October 19, 2015 0 Comments

In this week’s podcast we review the latest episode in Doctor Who Series 9 with The Girl Who Died. We give our impression on what could be one of the pivotal stories in the Twelfth Doctor’s era thus far. Also, we evaluate the performance of guest star Maisie Williams in her first appearance as Ashildr.

Also, some great news on the recent improvement in the health of another Doctor Who actor.

Plus some information on a website sharing the worldwide broadcast dates for Doctor Who over the past 52 years (thank you Robert).

In addition, thanks to Dan for a return of the Doctor Who Legacy Tip of the Week.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in the show:

Traveling the Vortex - Episode 251 - The Universe is Full of Testosterone [ 1:04:32 | 47.13 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Ashildr, Clara Oswald, Jenna Coleman, Maisie Williams, Peter Capaldi, Twelfth Doctor

Doctor Who Book Club - Traveling the Vortex

Doctor Who Book Club - Traveling the Vortex

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We love Doctor Who. We love the podcast Traveling the Vortex. We love books. If any of those apply to you, then come join the fun! Traveling the Vortex is a Doctor Who podcast where three Whovians review everything to do with Doctor Who - including books. Some of us haven't read everything the Vortex Boys have reviewed, so this book club is how we're going to do it. Check back often to find out which book we're reading this month.

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Doctor Who: The Nightmare Fair

Doctor Who: The Nightmare Fair
by Graham Williams
Start date: February 1, 2024

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