A Doctor Who Podcast
We return to the “Doctor Who” universe proper for this week’s Friday Night Who with “The Greatest Show in the Galaxy”
Join @TravelVortex, @VortexShaun, @VortexGlenn & @VortexKeith as we press play at Midnight CDT on Friday!
And as always keep an eye out for the hashtags #FridayNightWho & #TheGreatestShowintheGalaxy
In this week’s podcast we draw together the story arc in the Seventh Doctor’s era that has come to be known as “The Ace Trilogy”, comprised of Ghostlight, The Curse of Fenric, and Survival. That kicks off our discussion of our “Companion Archive’ featuring Dorothy Gale “Ace” McShane. We discuss the trilogy and the impact that Ace, played by actress Sophie Aldred, had on the series and the Doctor. We also study her relationship to the Doctor and how the character progressed from her first appearance in Dragonfire, all the way to her final television appearance in Survival (of course, she would appear once again in Dimensions in Time, but we try to forget that).
Also, our reaction to some of the news-of-the-week in Doctor Who.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!!!
Traveling the Vortex - Episode 240 - Ace! [ 1:38:04 | 70.15 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
We end July with (fittingly) the final part of the Ace Trilogy & the end of the Classic series “Survival”
Join @TravelVortex, @VortexShaun, @VortexGlenn & @VortexKeith as we press play at Midnight CDT!
And as always keep an eye out for the hashtags #FridayNightWho & #Survival
In this week’s podcast we join the Seventh Doctor and Ace once again for two more adventures. First is our review of the middle part of the so-named “Ace Trilogy” with The Curse of Fenric. Then another Big Finish Productions audio, this time with the addition of new companion, Hex in The Harvest.
Plus, a look at some more Series Nine news, including so Doctor Who favorites of none other than the Doctor himself, Peter Capaldi.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show:
Chrissy’s review of The Harvest on her blog – cj’s notebook
Traveling the Vortex - Episode 239 - Hex Marks the Spot [ 1:35:38 | 68.49 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadNow the real reason we did “Ghost Light” last week becomes clear…we’re watching something in order! Now it’s time for the next part of the “Ace Trilogy” “The Curse of Fenric”!
Join @TravelVortex, @VortexShaun, @VortexGlenn & @VortexKeith as we press play at Midnight CDT!
And as always keep an eye out for the hashtags #FridayNightWho & #TheCurseofFenric
It must be nearing Keith’s birthday, because what other reason would we watch “Ghost Light” for Friday Night Who?!
Join us as we press play on this controversial and confusing story at Midnight CDT!
As always follow @TravelVortex, @VortexShaun, @VortexGlenn & @VortexKeith for all the fun, and don’t forget the hashtags #FridayNightWho & #GhostLight
In this week’s show we side step into another part of the Doctor Who mythos and join the Seventh Doctor, Ace and Bernice Summerfield for two Big Finish Productions audio stories in the Doctor Who Main Range. First, we share our impressions of The Shadow of the Scourge. Then we tackle The Dark Flame. We give our impression on these two stories that tie neatly into the Virgin New Adventures era of novels in the 1990’s.
Plus, speaking of Big Finish, they had an announcement that we will talk about. Also, we have more convention news.
And of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this week’s show:
Star Trek Continues – Episode 4: The White Iris (featuring Colin Baker)
Time Lord Ben’s video of the Smartphone Controlled Doctor Who K9
The 30 Days of Channel Surfing Photo Challenge
Traveling the Vortex - Episode 231 - Feeble Witticisms [ 2:32:15 | 106.44 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadWe’re doing one of Keith’s favorites for Friday Night Who this week…no not Ghostlight….but The Happiness Patrol!
Join @TravelVortex, @VortexShaun, @VortexKeith & @VortexGlenn as we press play on this delight of a story at Midnight CDT!
And as always keep an eye out for the hashtags #FridayNightWho & #TheHappinessPatrol
“Now go out there, Gabriel, spread the truth and love of the Lord, and play those kicking tunes!”
In this week’s show we review two Seventh Doctor and Ace stories.
First is the Big Finish Audio drama, The Rapture.
And then, we take a look at the 50th Anniversary short story ebook, The Ripple Effect.
Plus, more announcements and news, including some resurfacing rumors and speculation about the missing episodes.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
You can find Holly’s National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation reference here.
Inspiration for Doctor Who premiering on Easter Saturday no matter what.
Traveling the Vortex - Episode 186 - Spreading God's Love With Kickin' Tunes [ 2:20:03 | 98.07 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Friday Night Whoers might be on your own this week…as we prepare for Kansas City’s Planet Comicon featuring the one and only Sylvester McCoy!
So for Friday Night Who this week we are watching what is considered to be his seminal story on the show (no…not Ghostlight like Keith wanted) but Remembrance of the Daleks!
@VortexGlenn, @VortexShaun & @VortexKeith aren’t sure if they will make it, but hop on twitter in their stead at Midnight CDT for the tweet along!
As always don’t forget the hashtags! #FridayNightWho #RemembranceoftheDaleks
Things get feral during Friday Night Who this week, as we watch the final story of the Classic Series Survival.
Join us as we watch this 7th Doctor (and recent addition to the Kanas City Planet Comicon guest list) at Midnight CST.
Don’t forget to follow @TravelVortex @VortexKeith @VortexShaun & @VortexGlenn for all the fun and keep an eye out for the hashtags #FridayNightWho & #Survival
In this week’s episode – NEW EPISODES… ahum…sorry, we talk about the wonderful news of the two Patrick Troughton stories, The Enemy of the World and The Web of Fear.
Plus, our review of the Seventh Doctor and Ace mass confusion and randomness known as Ghostlight.
Then, Mel takes a turn with Seven in the Big Finish audio drama, The Fires of Vulcan.
We’ll look at some other news and reports this week, and of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Traveling the Vortex - Episode 146 - Up on a Soapbox [ 118.07 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
We get spooky in this week’s Friday Night Who as we continue our 11 weeks for 11 Doctors countdown with the 7th Doctor story Ghost Light.
We press play at Midnight CDT. Don’t forget to follow @TravelVortex, @VortexKeith, @VortexGlenn & @VortexShaun for all the fun.
And keep an eye out for the hashtags #FridayNightWho & #GhostLight
In this week’s show we take a look back over the stories that make up the Seventh Doctor’s era. Starting off, we review the latest installment of The Doctor Revisited – The Seventh Doctor. Then we try to nail down which story best represents dear Seven’s tenure.
Also, a look at this week’s…. oh wait…. we didn’t find any.
And of course, your feedback!
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this show:
Doctor Who Turns 50 infographic
Pictures from Brenda’s trip to the UK
Chrissy’s ToshoCON Report
Traveling the Vortex - Episode 139 - Lucky Number Seven [ 77.34 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadIn this week’s show we present a triple dose of the Seventh Doctor and Ace. First a review of Ace’s first story in the TV series, Dragonfire. Then we give our thoughts on Audio GO and Big Finish’s 7th adventure in the Destiny of the Doctor series, Shackwave. And finally we check out the latest installment of IDW’s Prisoners of Time comic book run.
Also, a brief look at the big news stories of the week.
And, of course, your feedback.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in this show:
Who’s Changing – a documentary about 50 Years of Doctor Who Fans
Traveling the Vortex - Episode 137 - India is Like Canada...Kind Of [ 2:38:55 | 109.17 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download