Tag Archive: Peri

Episode 419 – A Tale of Two Peri’s

In this week’s episode we look at two Big Finish Companion Chronicles. First it’s a story told us by Evelyn Smith recounting her memories of an adventure in 5.5 A Town Called Fortune. Then Peri takes a turn to tell her story with two Doctors and two Peri’s in 5.7 Peri and the Piscon Paradox. Hear what we thought of these two stories.

And some entertainment news in the works from BBC.

Plus, your feedback!

Enjoy!

Episode 389 – A Literal Pig Pen

In this week’s show we examine Big Finish #90 Year of the Pig from the Doctor Who Monthly Range. This story features the Sixth Doctor and Peri as they unravel the clues behind the history of Toby the Sapient Pig.

Also, lots of news to talk about this week.

Plus, our reaction to the recent teaser for Series 11.

And, of course, feedback.

Enjoy!

Episode 386 – Minus the Clams

In this week’s episode we review Big Finish’s Fifth Doctor story #104 The Bride of Peladon, and the end of another era as we say goodbye to another companion. Hear what we thought of this story.

Also, Shaun shares his theater experience of Tom Baker’s presentation of Genesis of the Daleks, The Director’s Cut that was shown in cinemas last week.

Also, we talk news, including the BBC Doctor Who panel coming to San Diego Comic Con.

Enjoy!

Episode 376 – What Virus Arc?

In this week’s episode, we finish, maybe, the “Virus Arc” set forth in Big Finish’s Main Range with #102b Mission of the Viyrans. But first we review the Fifth Doctor story #102a The Mind’s Eye. Find out what we thought.

Also, Shaun and Glenn talk a little about the newly released Ready Player One with a spoiler-free review of the movie.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Episode 369 – Yes, You’ve Downloaded the Right Episode

If you’re confused about this week’s topics in the episode, we apologize. Due to a scheduling blip, we mistakenly told you that we were reviewing two different stories on the last show. However, we really meant to say we are reviewing Big Finish #95 Exotron & Urban Myths featuring the Fifth Doctor and Peri. Find out what we thought of these two stories in what Shaun is calling the “Virus Strand” arc.

Also, convention news this week as well as some interesting news about another Doctor Who DVD release.

As always, enjoy!

Episode 359 – History In Context

This week on the podcast we look at Big Finish #99 Son Of The Dragon, featuring the Fifth Doctor, Peri and Erimem. Also, we catch up with Titan Comics 12th Doctor Year Three issues #1-4.

A light news week, but we give our reactions to what’s new.

And, of course, your feedback,

Enjoy!

  • As mentioned in this episode, Shaun took part in a Four Points Film Project a few weeks back and our film “Course Correction” has been chosen from 129 short films submitted worldwide to be one of 16 finalists for an online Audience Choice Award. These are films that were made inside of 77 hours from a set of provided criteria.
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Episode 302 – Silver & Gold

ttv_logo_newIn   this week’s episode we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Cybermen’s first appearance in Doctor Who by offering you another Adversary Archive: The Cybermen IV! We look at two Big Finish Productions offerings. The first is mainline story #86 “The Reaping” featuring the Sixth Doctor and Peri. Then, we follow that up with the second part of the story with #87 “The Gathering” with the Fifth Doctor and Tegan.

We also look at some convention news, including guest announcements for several upcoming Doctor Who conventions.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Friday Night Who for 8/5

This week’s Friday Night Who sees us jumping back into the Trial of a Time Lord with “Mindwarp” featuring the amazing Brian Blessed!

(So expect lots of DIVE! jokes)

Mindwarp_us

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 & #Mindwarp

Episode 288 – The Ending Stays the Same

ttv_logo_newIn this week’s episode of the podcast we travel back in time with the Fifth Doctor, Peri and Erimem as they visit Richard III in the Big Finish audio story, The Kingmaker. We give our review and perhaps a fractured look at history with this story.

Also, some news of the week including some con announcements, and a Doctor Who world record attempt.

And of course your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in the show:

Time Eddy II

Gallifrey One: 28 Years Later

Episode 244 – Rewriting History

TTV LOGO NEWIn this week’s show we visit, once again, some Big Finish audio plays, this time featuring the Fifth Doctor. First we examine the First Doctor and Turlough in the story, Singularity. Then we review the next Fifth Doctor, Peri and Erimem audio, The Council of Nicaea.

Also, we take a look at issue #3 in the Titan Comics Four Doctors Event. We give our impressions on the story thus far.

Plus, news of the week which includes an update and announcement out of the upcoming Doctor Who convention taking place in Wichita, Kansas next month, Time Eddy.

And of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in the show:

Doctor Who Miniatures Game

Big Bang Generation (12th Doctor novel featuring Bernice Summerfield) 

Doctor Who Riffs (RiffTraxx)

Episode 238 – Scattershot

TTV LOGO NEWIn this week’s podcast we examine two Big Finish Productions exports. First it’s the Fifth Doctor, Erimen, and Peri as they land in Tibet for cricket and adventure The Roof of the World. Then our three heroes embark on a space adventure in the story, Three’s a Crowd.

We also, chat about the news of the week.

And of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Friday Night Who 5/1

Try and get to an early showing of the Avengers: Age of Ultron, cause you won’t want to miss “The Mysterious Planet” for this week’s Friday Night Who!

Mysterious Planet

Join @TravelVortex@VortexShaun@VortexKeith & @VortexGlenn  as we press play at Midnight CDT!

And as always keep an eye out for the hashtags #FridayNightWho & #TheMysteriousPlanet

Episode 219 – Ice, Ice, Baby

TTV-Logo-1400-150x150In this week’s podcast, we feature a mini-Adversary Archive with a look at two stories featuring the Ice Warriors.

First, we revisit the Second Doctor television story The Ice Warriors. Now, we know that we’ve already reviewed this one a while back, but this time we examine it for the first time with the linking animated segments.

Then, it’s the Fifth Doctor and Peri in the Big Finish audio drama, Red Dawn.

Also, more sad news this week with the loss of another Doctor Who alum. Plus, more details on what would have been Jenna Coleman’s departure from the show.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Episode 206 – The Quicker the Fix, the Faster It Breaks

TTV-Logo-1400-150x150In this week’s show we tackle two more Big Finish audios each featuring The Fifth Doctor, Peri and Erimem. First, we review the audio play, Nekromanteia. Then, we’ll we will share our opinions on the following adventure, The Axis of Insanity.

Also, we get a special treat from Traveling the Vortex correspondent, Time Lord Ben. He is fresh back from Chicago TARDIS with a full report of the three day event.

Plus, more convention news and announcements, as well as some of the rumblings in the Doctor Who world of news.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!