A Doctor Who Podcast
We review the second story in the ongoing series, Sontarans vs. Rutans from Big Finish, This time it’s The Children of the Future, a direct sequel to the TV story, The Time Warrior.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 583 - The Time Warrior II [ 23:27 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
This week we take a break from reviews for a round table discussion topic. In this ‘Discussing the Doctor’ we look at some actors we would like to see in the roles of the Doctor and companion(s).
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 582 - Dreamcasting the Doctor and Companion [ 1:00:25 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
In this episode, we review the recently released Big Finish story, Doctor Who: Sontarans vs Rutans 1.1: The Battle for Giant’s Causeway. This is the first story in a limited series being released this year. Hear what we thought of the first part.
This is our Companion Archive on C’rizz so we paired this up with two short stories from Big Finish books, Round Trip Part Two: After Midnight and Round Trip Part One: Before Midnight (and yes those are in the correct order). Both can be found in the book ‘Short Trips: A Day in the Life.’
And, we discuss some news that also features Big Finish.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 581 - Chronons Work in Mysterious Ways [ 1:06:25 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
This time we go way back and pick up where we left off with the Sixth Doctor and his lovely companion, Evelyn Smythe in the Big Finish Monthly Range story 143, The Crimes of Thomas Brewster.
But first, we take a cursory look at the recently released Blu-Ray/DVD of The Underwater Menace. You can hear our review of the story back in Episode 283 – Nothing In the World Can Stop Us Now.
Plus we discuss the news and have a convention update.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 580 - Poor Norman Didn't Know Where to Look [ 54:13 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
This week we look back at some Doctor Who lost media and discuss Journey Into Time, a lost radio program pilot written by Malcolm Hulke that was made but never released and has been lost forever.
Fortunately, an amateur audio drama group, Beermat Productions has used the original script to recreate the program and gives us a taste of what might have been.
Plus, Glenn has a ‘Something New 2 Minute Review’ on Fugitive of the Daleks, a ‘First Doctor Adventure’ recently released by Big Finish.
Link mentioned in this show:
Beermat Productions
Traveling the Vortex - Episode 579 - Radio Free Europe [ 43:08 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
This week we examine two stories featuring Edgar Allan Poe and his writings and influences.
First, we look at the Big Finish Books short story The True and Indisputable Facts in the Matter of the Ram’s Skull by Mark Michalowski in the book ‘Short Trips – Zodiac’.
Then we review Big Finish’s Eighth Doctor Adventures 4.3 – Nevermore by Alan Barnes.
Plus we discuss the reported departure of Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday after the next season of the story. (NOTE: It should be mentioned here that more information has been coming to light about this news since we recorded our conversation about it)
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 578 - Once Upon a Midnight Dreary [ 54:17 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
We start the year with a return to our study of Season 6B. First, it’s Big Finish’s Companion Chronicle 2.2 – Helicon Prime.
Then, we review a couple of short stories, Twin Piques from the book Short Trips: Zodiac and The Revolutionaries from Short Trips: The History of Christmas.
Plus we talk news including the announcement of “Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 15”.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 577 - Starting a War with a Monkey-Mannered Oaf [ 1:04:18 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
This week we review the recently released Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Church on Ruby Road. We’ll discuss the episode and talk a little about the new companion, Ruby Sunday, the Goblins, and some more mysteries sprinkled throughout the new series.
Plus, we’ll talk about some news of the week.
And, Glenn reviews The Eighth Doctor Adventures: In The Bleak Midwinter from Big Finish in this week’s ‘Something New, 2 Minute Review’
Traveling the Vortex - Episode 576 - How Diddly-Deet You [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
We’ve done something a little different in this episode. The good folks over at Cubicle 7 Games provided us with some review materials to take a look at. First, we unbox the gorgeous ‘Doctors and Daleks: Collector’s Edition’ roleplaying game set and talk a little bit about it. Then, Shaun becomes the Game Master as Keith and Glenn take on the roles of companions Jamie and Ben as we play a campaign using the newly released ‘Doctor Who: Sixty Years of Adventure Books.’ Find out what we thought of these products.
Plus, Keith talks about the recent Big Finish audio, ‘The Eighth Doctor Adventures: Audacity’ in this week’s Something New, 2 Minute Review.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 575 - Fun and Games - Doctor Who RPG [ 1:09:29 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
We’ve arrived at the end of the stretch. The 60th Anniversary Specials conclude with The Giggle. We review the latest offering and let you know what we think.
Plus, some news about the upcoming Christmas special.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 574 - 60th Anniversary Special Review - Part 3 - The Giggle [ 1:26:52 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
It’s time for round two! This time we are reviewing the second of three 60th Anniversary Specials. This time it’s Wild Blue Yonder,
We also had a chance to look at the recently released The Daleks in Colour. Hear what we think of that update.
Plus, we talk about the news of an Eighth Doctor companion returning to Big Finish.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 573 – 60th Anniversary Special Review – Part 2 – Wild Blue Yonder [ 1:12:58 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
We’re keeping it short and sweet this week and get right to it with our review of the first of three Doctor Who specials in celebration of the 60th Anniversary, The Star Beast featuring the return of Donna Noble.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 572 - 60th Anniversary Special Review - Part 1 - The Star Beast [ 45:23 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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