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Episode 382 – The End of the Beginning

May 15, 2018 0 Comments

This week we finish with the “New Beginnings” box set with the Fifth Doctor story Castrovalva, rounding out our reviews of all available Doctor Who television stories. Find out what we thought of the story as well as the overall story arc as a whole.

Plus, this week’s news including a new Thirteenth Doctor short story and a new story surrounding the upcoming game, Doctor Who Infinity from Tiny Rebel Games.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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Episode 381 – The Moment Has Been Prepared For

May 7, 2018 0 Comments

In this week’s podcast we look at the middle part of the “New Beginnings” box set and say goodbye to the Fourth Doctor with our review of Logopolis. Find out what we, and more importantly, perhaps, what Keith thought of the story.

Also, more news about Candy Jar Books’ Lethbridge-Stewart series five. Plus, more goodies coming soon from Big Finish.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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Episode 380 – The Beginning of the End

May 2, 2018 0 Comments

It’s been a long time coming, but we have finally decided to let Keith watch the stories contained in the New Beginnings box set. We start this week with our review of the Fourth Doctor story, The Keeper of Traken. Find out what we thought.

Also, an update from our friends at Candy Jar Books. Plus, news from the theater with the announcement of a Classic Doctor Who story coming to cinemas.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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Episode 348 – Mageewhozeewhatzit

September 18, 2017 0 Comments

In this week’s show we review Big Finish Doctor Who Main Range entry #221 The Star Men featuring the Fifth Doctor, Nyssa, Tegan and Adric. Hear wat we think of the return of Adric in this story.

And we start Titan Comics’ 10th Doctor Year 3 with issues #1-5.

Plus Time Eddy III news as well as a big announcement from Big Finish Productions.

Enjoy!

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Episode 322 – Small Soldiers

March 22, 2017 0 Comments

In this week’s episode we look at two Fifth Doctor and Nyssa stories from the Big Finish Doctor Who Main Range. First it’s the four story anthology offering, Circular Time. Then we examine Renaissance of the Daleks. Find out what we liked and didn’t like in these two offerings.

Plus, we look at some news of the week, including another trailer for the upcoming series 10.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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Episode 211 – Kinda… Sorta…

January 13, 2015 0 Comments

TTV-Logo-1400-150x150In this week’s podcast we present another Adversary Archive. this time we explore the Doctor Who villain, The Mara. Included are our reviews of the Fifth Doctor stories, Kinda and Snakedance. We give our impression on these two tales and explore what some consider some of the best Classic Doctor Who availible. Listen as we defend, perhaps for the first time, the character of Tegan Jovanka.

Also, a look at the news of the week, including more convention guests and updates.

Plus we tangent a little more than usual this week with discussion of some recent films we’ve seen.

And of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

io9 Article Eric mentioned in his feedback

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Episode 210 – Peace Negotiations

January 5, 2015 0 Comments

TTV-Logo-1400-150x150In this week’s podcast, we tackle two more Big Finish releases. This time with the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa.  We’ll give our impressions of the two audio stories, Creatures of Beauty and The Game.

Also, some more exciting convention news for our region with an announcement at Planet ComicCon in Kansas City in March and Time Eddy in Wichita this October.

Plus, the usual tangental discussions that you’ve come to expect from The Vortex Boys.

Oh, and of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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Episode 177 – Let Bigon Be Bigon

May 19, 2014 0 Comments

TTV Logo 1400In this week’s show we continue our look at soe Fifth Doctor materials. First is the 50th anniversary short story ebook, Tip of the Tongue. We present out thoughts an opinions on this story. Next we review the Fifth Doctor’s second television story, Four to Doomsday, featuring the TARDIS crew of Adric, Tegan, and Nyssa.

Also, more Series 8 news with another casting announcement.

Plus, another accolade for our favorite program, this time coming in the form of a BAFTA.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Humble Bundle, Doctor Who comics

The Off Broadway Theater

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Episode 115 – Karma Kamelion

March 11, 2013 0 Comments

NEW_TTV_LOGO_200In this week’s episode, we flashback to the Fifth Doctor’s era with two stories. First, he’s joined by Tegan and Turlough for an adventure to 13th century England for The King’s Demons. Then we travel even further back, this time with Nyssa as we land on Traken for the Big Finish audio story, Primeval.

Also, a look at the second installment in The Doctor’s Revisited series airing this year on BBC America, this time with a focus on the Second Doctor’s era.

Plus, an update (sort of) on Gallifrey One registration, and other topics of interest in the news.

And, of course, your feedback!

Enjoy!

Star Wars News Is Driving Everyone Crazy

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Episode 93 – There’s A Sonic App For That

October 8, 2012 0 Comments

In 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 84 – Now Boarding Concorde, Golf Alpha Charlie

August 6, 2012 2 Comments

In 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 81 – The Croutons

July 16, 2012 0 Comments

Another 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 Goodness

Oh, 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 70 – The Omega Factor

April 30, 2012 0 Comments

In this week’s episode we continue our look at Gallifrey’s baddies in our continuing overview of rouge Time Lords. This time it’s the co-creator of Time Lord society, Omega. We’ll first take an in-depth look at the Fifth Doctor story, Arc of Infinity, and then a review of the Big Finish Audio production of Omega.

Also, we get a tad off topic (what else is new?) and ponder a curious dichotomy in the Pooh-niverse. Plus, a peek at the news going on this week surrounding our favorite series.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in this week’s show:
Brits – Lawrence, KS
Dalek atop MIT

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