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 379 – Whobots: The Artificial Lifeforms of Doctor Who

April 25, 2018 0 Comments

In this week’s show we step away from our usual format and bring the topic around to a discussion about the robots of Doctor Who. Find out what we think are good and bad representations of robots in the series and what makes for a good “Whobot”

Also, we look at some news of the week, including news from Big Finish and Candy Jar Books.

Plus, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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It Is The End, But The Schedule Has Been Prepared For…

April 19, 2018 0 Comments

At long last, after nearly 7 years, we have reached the end. The moment I have been dreading. The regeneration of MY Doctor. I’ve not seen these since they aired. Not sure how I will feel about revisiting them…

Episode #379 is our discussion of Whobots: The Artificial Life Forms of Doctor Who. No Androids, no Cyborgs. Just good old fashioned clunky sci-fi bots. Get your thoughts in now!

TTV #380 – “The Keeper of Traken” 

TTV #381 – “Logopolis” 

TTV #382 – “Castravalva” and the New Beginnings Trilogy (We’ll close out the end of one era and the birth of another, and discuss the trilogy as a whole.)

A treat for episode #383, since Keith will have now seen EVERY Regeneration episode, we thought we’d talk about a Whole New Life Cycle…

UPDATE! – TTV #384 takes us back to the Brigverse for our book review of Lethbridge-Stewart: The New Unusual by Adrian Sherlock and Andy Frankham-Allen (this replaces Man From Yesterday, which has been bumped to episode #387.

Some Big Finish Companion Chronicles for episode #384, with Series 3 #10 “The Magician’s Oath” and Series 4 #3 “The Prisoner of Peladon”. 

TTV #386 has our thoughts on Big Finish #104 “The Bride of Peladon”, and the end of another era…  

UPDATE! – More Brigverse reviews in episode #387 with a look at Lethbridge-Stewart: The Man From Yesterday by Nick Walters (this replaced our review of The Lost Skin, which has been bumped to a later time.)

And the Eighth Doctor makes a welcome return to the schedule in episode #388. Big Finish Eighth Doctor Adventures Season 2: #5 “The Scapegoat”, #6 “The Cannibalists”.

TTV #389 takes a look at Big Finish #90 “Year Of The Pig”. 

And to fill out the rest of July starting in episode #390, we’re getting Lost In Time with a VERY detailed look at the massive missing first Doctor story, “The Daleks’ Master Plan”.

Our look at Lethbridge-Stewart: The Lost Skin by Andy Frankham-Allen, and Cow Pats, and Comfort by Tim Gambrell (short story from the LS Quiz Book) will come after.

As always, thanks for supporting us.

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Episode 378 – Infinity Stones Ripoff

April 17, 2018 0 Comments

It’s back to Big Finish for the Vortex Boys as we look at #96 Valhalla from the Monthly Range.

Then we go back a few years with a review of the Titan Comics miniseries Ghost Stories issues 1-4.

Hear our impressions of these offerings.

Plus, news from our friends at Tiny Rebel Games with an announcement of a new Doctor Who themed game. Also, a guest announcement from Britishfest.

Enjoy!

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Episode 377 – Spooky Little Doll

April 12, 2018 0 Comments

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we examine the book, Lethbridge-Stewart: A Very Private Haunting by Sharon Bidwell. Find out what we think of this installment in the series from Candy Jar Books.

Also, we talk a little about the trailer to the upcoming Star Wars film, Solo.

And, we tackle some of the news from the week.

Enjoy!

And, sorry for the delay!

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Episode 376 – What Virus Arc?

April 4, 2018 0 Comments

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!

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New Unusual Eggs-cert: An Easter Give-away!

March 30, 2018 0 Comments

UPDATED: Sorry the promotion is now closed.

Our friends over at Candy Jar Books are offering an “egg-stra” special treat this Easter weekend. From now until Sunday night they are offering an “egg-cert” from their upcoming novel, Lethbridge-Stewart: The New Unusual by Adrian Sherlock & Andy Frankham-Allen.  And they are giving our listeners a chance to download the chapter for the limited time.

From Candy Jar:

“Eggs are at the centre of The New Unusual, and it was hoped advanced copies of the book would be available in time for Easter. Alas, it was not possible, so instead Candy Jar is offering up the first chapter as a special gift to their readers – a taste of what’s to come next.”

Click the link to download the free chapter. The New Unusual – Egg-cerpt! Sorry the promotion is now closed.

Be sure to head over to the Candy Jar store for your copy of the book so that you can read the entire story when it comes out.

You can pre-order the The New Unusual at Candy Jar Books

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Episode 375 – From the Coast to the Highlands

March 28, 2018 0 Comments

Glenn returns for this week’s episodes with tales from the West… er… Gulf Coast. And he returns in time to review another “Lost in Time” offering, The Highlanders, We review both the Target novelization of the story as well as the video reconstruction by Loose Canon.

Plus, we discuss some news from the week involving more Lethbridge-Stewart stories being released by our friends at Candy Jar Books.

Enjoy!

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Episode 374 – We Are NOT A Committee!!

March 21, 2018 0 Comments

In this week’s episode Glenn has abandoned Keith and Shaun for the east coast (or Florida) so the duo takes advantage of his absence and dips their toes back in the world of Torchwood. First, it’s Titan Comic’s Torchwood Vol. 1 – World Without End. Then we switch formats and review the first of Big Finish’s Torchwood line, “The Conspiracy”  Find out what we think of Torchwood in these two formats.

Plus, we examine some news about 13th Doctor Books and some Big Finish news.

And, of course, your feedback, complete with a feedback song!

Music by Neurtica Productions – Captain Jack’s Theme Electronica

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Episode 373 – The Wishing It Didn’t Exist

March 13, 2018 0 Comments

In this week’s episode of the podcast we examine two Sixth Doctor and Mel stories. First, it’s Big Finish #97a The Wishing Beast. Then we follow that up with the connected prequel/sequel, Big Finish #97b The Vanity Box.  Find out what we think of these two audio stories,

Plus, we examine some news about a new take on releasing the Classic Series on Blu Ray.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in the show:

Find out more about #whoagainstguns by checking out Reality Bomb podcast,

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Episode 372 – MYRKA!

March 7, 2018 0 Comments

In this week’s show we talk about last year’s huge Titan Comics crossover event “The Lost Dimension” with all eight issues. The stories are also collected in two books released this year by Titan.

Also, we look at the news of the week.

Enjoy!

 

 

 

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Episode 371 – Pop Quiz

February 27, 2018 0 Comments

We take a different approach to this week’s show and pause for a pop quiz!  First we look at the “Liberty Hall” short film interview found as a bonus feature on  the Mawdryn Undead DVD. Then we continue by reviewing Candy Jar Books’ The Lethbridge-Stewart Quiz Book by Mark Jones. 

Plus we have some news to cover from the past week.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in this week’s show:

Purchase your copy of The Lethbridge-Stewart Quiz Book by Mark Jones here.

View the Liberty Hall short film on Karen Davies website found here.

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Episode 370 – Callbacks Galore

February 21, 2018 0 Comments

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.

Enjoy!

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

February 12, 2018 0 Comments

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!

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