A Doctor Who Podcast
In this week’s episode, we return to the Time War, this time with another story featuring Derek Jacobi’s War Master once again joined by Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor. This time we review Big Finish’s War Master 5 – Hearts of Darkness. Find out what we thought of this box set.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 520 - Driving a Manual [ 58:02 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
This time on Traveling the Vortex… the Vortex Boys continue their journey through the Time War, as they make their way among the prologue. This time, it’s Big Finish’s Ravenous 3.1 – Deeptime Frontier by Matt Fitton and 3.2 Companion Piece by John Dorney, both featuring the Eighth Doctor. We discuss the confusion and connections that the stories have to the greater theme.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 514 - A Madman's Prison [ 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
This week we begin our wrap-up of reviews of the ‘Time Lord Victorious’ crossover event, This time it is the long-delayed – Echoes of Extinction featuring the Eighth Doctor and the Tenth Doctor. Hear what we thought of this audio adventure from Big Finish!
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Episode 495 - Traveling the Victorious – Part 12 – Sonic Screwdriver Trumps Robot Butler [ 32:34 | 0.01 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
In this week’s episode, we jump back into Big Finish’s Eighth Doctor Adventures for 4.2, Situation Vacant, Hear what we thought of this story as the Doctor ACTUALLY auditions new companions, Who knew?
Plus we get back to Titian’s Thirteenth Doctor comics with the Thirteenth Doctor Vol. 2: Hidden Human History which collects issues #5 through #8 of the ongoing series from a few years back. Find out what we thought of this story arc.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 488 - Does the Doctor Listen to This Podcast? [ 39:02 | 90.77 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
This week we return to more Time Lord Victorious. This time we look at two short stories that are packaged with the Eaglemoss / Hero Collector figurines. First, it’s The Last Message with comes with the Dalek Emperor and Dalek Drone, then Mission to the Known, which comes with the Dalek Commander and Dalek Scientist set. Hear what we liked about these,
Then we review the Big Finish audio, Mutually Assured Destruction featuring the Eighth Doctor and the Daleks.
No news this week so we get right to it.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 478 - Traveling the Victorious - Part 9 - Dancing With Daleks In Zero G's [ 38:48 | 36.96 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
In this week’s episode, we return to the Time Lord Victorious crossover media event, with another audio offering from Big Finish. We start with a review of Paul McGann’s Eighth Doctor in He Kills Me, He Kills Me Not.
Then we look at the second part of a story we began a few weeks ago with Doctor Who Magazine’s Monstrous Beauty Part 2 featuring the Ninth Doctor and Rose.
No news to discuss this week.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 471 - Traveling the Victorious - Part 4 - An Assassin Named Killie McDeath [ 40:09 | 38.2 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
In this week’s episode, we wrap up the Doctor Who: Classic Doctors, New Monsters Volume 1 box set with the Seventh Doctor Story, Harvest of the Sycorax by James Goss and The Sontaran Ordeal by Andrew Smith featuring the Eighth Doctor.
Plus, we have a few items to discuss this week in the news section of our show,
And, of course, your feedback.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 453 - Blood Bank Robbery [ 54:04 | 50.93 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
In this week’s episode, after being slightly horrified by a corner of modern pop culture that we were unaware of until listener Jamie brought him up, we get around to two Eighth Doctor audio reviews. First, we say farewell to a companion in Big Finish 8th Doctor Adventures 4.1 “Death in Blackpool”. Then we say hello again to a familiar returning companion in the Big Finish Bonus Release: “An Earthly Child”.
Plus, a few items in the news to talk about.
And of course, feedback!
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 432 - Beware of Toomgis [ 1:01:26 | 57.68 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
In this week’s episode we finish off the 8th Doctor Adventures, Season 3, with our review of #7 The Eight Truths and #8 Worldwide Web. Discover how long Shaun had to keep a secret from Glenn and Keith that goes way back to the early days of this podcast.
Also, we look at some news of the week, including a new film featuring Doctor Who adversary, Sil.
And we have some audio feedback for you in this show,
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 417 - Eight Legs to Hold You, Again! [ 58:03 | 54.59 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
In this week’s episode we explore two stories form Big Finish Audio. First it’s Eighth Doctor Adventures Season Three: #5 The Scapegoat. Then we look at the following story, #6 The Cannibalists. Find out what we think about these two adventures featuring the Eighth Doctor and Lucy Miller.
Plus we look at some news of the week.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 388 - Protocol Be Praised [ 54:27 | 51.29 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
In this week’s show we review, two very different stories, both with a return of previous Doctor Who villains and monsters.
First, it’s Big Finish’s Eighth Doctor Adventures Season 3: number 4 Wirrn Dawn. Hear what we think of the return of the giant bugs.
Next it’s Titan Comics 12th Doctor Year 3 issues 5 through 7 with the Wolves of Winter story arc. And we throw in issue 9, The Great Shopping Bill for good measure. Find out our thoughts.
Also, we look at some of the things making news this week.
And, of course, your feedback.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 370 - Callbacks Galore [ 46:11 | 43.72 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Two topics of review for this week’s show. First we start with Big Finish’s Eighth Doctor Adventures Season 3, number 2 “Hothouse” featuring the Eighth Doctor and Lucy Miller.
Then we finish off the first year of Titan Comics’ Ninth Doctor ongoing comic with issues #11-15.
Plus, some news of the week.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 365 - Going Green [ 42:53 | 40.69 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
In this week’s show we continue Big Finish’s Eighth Doctor Adventures with Season 3, number 1 Orbis.
Then we do some catching up on Titan Comics Ninth Doctor Season 1 with issues 1 through 5.
Find out what we thought of both.
And some convention news to cover this week from Time Eddy III coming up in Wichita, Kansas.
And of course, your feedback.
Link mentioned in the episode:
The Federation TV YouTube channel
Traveling the Vortex - Episode 344 - I Left My Heart on Raxacoricofallapatorius [ 57:08 | 53.74 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Quick turnaround with a shorter episode this week. We tackle two Big Finish Eighth Doctor Adventures from season 2. This time it’s #7 Sisters of the Flame, and #8 Vengeance of Morbius. Listen in to hear what we thought of the two-part conclusion to the season.
Plus we look at the news out this week in the world of Doctor Who.
And, of course, your feedback.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 343 - So, It's Like Jurassic Park [ 42:26 | 40.29 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
In this week’s show, we feature another of our Adversary Archives. This time we look at The Zygons.
First, our review of Big Finish 8th Doctor Adventures Season 2: #6 The Zygon Who Fell To Earth.
Then we step outside the world of Who proper with a look at the professionally produced BBV video, Zygon, When Being You Just Isn’t Enough.
Plus we examine some BIG news in the world of Doctor Who with the recent announcement that Peter Capaldi is leaving the show.
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Traveling the Vortex - Episode 316 - The Zygon Who Loved Me [ 1:05:09 | 90.21 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download