Christmas Special Details (Possible Spoilers)

November 14, 2012 0 Comments

** Possible Spoilers Ahead **

BBC America has confirmed several things today in a promotional image and synopis of the Christmas Special:

“Following the epic mid-season finale, the Doctor gets in the holiday spirit in the all-new Christmas special written by lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat (Sherlock).

Accompanied by his newest companion, played by Jenna-Louise Coleman, the Doctor’s latest adventure through space and time sees him once again crossing paths with the homo-reptilian Silurian Madame Vastra (Neve McIntosh) and her cohort Jenny (Catrin Stewart).”

BBC America also confirmed scheduling, 9pm ET on Christmas day.  The title of the episode is expected to drop Friday.

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#DoctorWhoPhotoChallenge Update

November 13, 2012 0 Comments

Great job peeps, we’ve gotten some great images–only a few of which can been seen above. Hope you’ve been keeping up with us, if not, why not start now?  We’re pretty lax on the rules, if you have missed out and want to join, by all means jump in now, or start at the beginning and post a bunch of photos to get caught up!

The rules are simple: Starting NOV 1st, and running for 30 days, we’ll have a new topic each day.  You’ll take a picture that best represents that topic for you (be creative!) and post it (we’ll be using Instagram–yes, even the neanderthal–but feel free to use Twitter or Facebook, really any social media site). Be sure to use the tag #DoctorWhoPhotoChallenge,  that way everyone can follow your photos.  You are allowed to take pictures of pictures (dvd and cd covers and what not) but please, take the picture yourself (even if it’s a picture of a screen).

The idea is to post a new photo everyday, but obviously, life gets in the way of fun sometimes, so if you get behind, just take two or three photos and post them for the days you missed.  The categories are posted here: but we’ll also send out daily reminders so you can keep up.  Be creative, have fun, and let’s see your pictures!

Nov 1: Favorite Doctor

Nov 2: Actor you want to be the NEXT Doctor

Nov 3: Least Favorite Doctor

Nov 4: Favorite Doctor Accessory (Scarf, Bow tie, Fez)

Nov 5: Favorite Celebrity Guest Star

Nov 6: Favorite Sonic

Nov 7: Favorite Adversary

Nov 8: Old Adversary you want revived for the new series (that has NOT already been revived)

Nov 9: Favorite Master

Nov 10: Best TARDIS

Nov 11: Best Console Room

Nov 12: Favorite Monster

Nov 13: Worst Monster

Nov 14: Everyday object that reminds you of WHO

Nov 15: Place where you watch Doctor Who

Nov 16: Favorite Episode (New Series)

Nov 17: Favorite Episode (Classic Series)

Nov 18: First WHO product owned

Nov 19: Favorite WHO arts and crafts item

Nov 20: Best Season

Nov 21: Best Christmas Special

Nov 22: Guilty Pleasure Story

Nov 23: Favorite Who Shirt

Nov 24: Favorite Collectable

Nov 25: Favorite Big Finish Audio

Nov 26: Favorite Novel

Nov 27: Favorite Companion

Nov 28: Actor you want to be the NEXT companion

Nov 29: Least Favorite Companion

Nov 30: Favorite Doctor Who Podcast, OTHER than Traveling The Vortex

 

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Scheduling… Epiversary To Christmas

November 12, 2012 2 Comments

For those of you following along at home, here’s the vortex schedule updated all the way to Christmas…

Our Friday Night Who this week is first Doctor William Hartnell in “The Web Planet”.

Our show this week (#99) will include our reviews of The Web Planet and Big Finish audio adventure #5 “The Fearmonger”.

Thanksgiving weekend is a time to give thanks, a time to celebrate with family, and… Chicago Tardis!  While we unfortunately won’t be in attendence this year, we welcome reports from anyone who does go.  Our Black Friday edition of Friday Night Who (11/23) is tenth Doctor David Tennant in “Smith And Jones”.

And since we’ve already reviewed the episode, our 100th Epiversary will be dedicated to all sorts of other things!  It’s a massive feedback show, so if you have been thinking about writing us, nows the time!  We’d love to hear from all our listeners!  Other things on tap include CHICAGO TARDIS! CYBERMEN! DALEKS! DINOSAURS ON A SPACESHIP! SONIC SCREWDRIVER! TIME LORDS! BEST OF LISTS! BIG FINIGH! STORMAGEDDON, DARK LORD OF ALL! FLYING MONKEYS! (Okay, I can’t guarantee the monkeys will show, but still…) HUGE THINGS AFOOT!

FNW on 11/30 features fourth Doctor Tom Baker in one of my favorite stories, “The Invisible Enemy”.

Our show that week (TTV #101) is our reviews of season three of The Sarah Jane Adventures.  (Better start watching now…)

The first Friday Night Who of Dec (12/7) is another Tom Baker, “The Sunmakers”.

Traveling The Vortex #102 is the long delayed Companion Archive: K9! (Only been promising Keith this for… well, forever).  We’ll review both “The Invisible Enemy” and “The Sunmakers”.

Glenn leaves us for his Disney World vacation this week, so FNW on 12/14 is the two part “The Pandorica Opens” / “The Big Bang” starring eleventh Doctor Matt Smith.

Since Glenn will be gone, It will be just Keith and I for TTV #103, so here come some more Book Reviews!  Keith will be discussing Touched By An Angel (11th Doctor) by Jonathon Morris while I tackle Apollo 23 (11th Doctor) by Justin Richards.

12/21 our Friday Night Who is by request! Third Doctor Jon Pertwee in “The Time Monster”.

Next up a treat, Adversary Archive: The Master II for traveling the vortex show #104, as we review “The Time Monster” and Big Finish #21 “Dust Breeding”.

We’ll be celebrating Christmas just a smidge late, with Friday Night Who happening on 12/28 with tenth Doctor David Tennant in “The Christmas Invasion”.

And then our show that week will be covering the brand new (as of yet still unnamed) Matt Smith eleventh Doctor Christmas Special!

Which brings us all the way up to 2013.  I’d like to divulge whats coming next year, but the truth is, not even I know that yet! Stay tuned true believers!

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Episode 98 – Gutters and You: A How To Guide

November 12, 2012 0 Comments

In this week’s show, after wading through discussions about yard waste and home improvement, we look at the Third Doctor, seven part story, The Ambassadors of Death. This is a story we split between two weeks of Friday Night Who, and was the first one to receive an extensive color restoration.

Also, Shaun and Keith were able to make it out to see Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph this weekend. Hear what they have to say about the film.

And a look at the news happening in the Whoniverse this week, including the announcement of the return of classic adversary.

And of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in this week’s show:
Regeneration – Canada’s Newest Doctor Who Festival
Chicago TARDIS

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Episode 97 – Zagreus Sits Inside Your Head

November 5, 2012 0 Comments

In this week’s episode, after a delay of a few weeks, we finally share our review of the Big Finish audio title, Neverland. And following shortly on the heals of that drama comes the 50th story in the line and a tribute to 40 years of Doctor who with the story, Zagreus. Warning, its a long one!

Also, we will have a look at some special announcements coming out of Chicago TARDIS and Gallifrey One. And some interesting news that really no one besides Shaun cares about.

And of course, your feedback!

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in the show:

Chicago TARDIS
Gallifrey 2013 | The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One

Brenda and the Grammy

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Friday Night Who 11/2

November 2, 2012 0 Comments

Take a break from your #DoctorWhoPhotoChallenge and join us for Friday Night Who starting at Midnight CDT!

This week we’re watching the first 4 episode of The Ambassadors of Death staring Jon Pertwee as the 3rd Doctor and Caroline John as his companion Liz Shaw.

Don’t forget the #FridayNightWho & #AmbassadorsofDeath hashtags and to follow @TravelVortex @VortexShaun, @VortexGlenn & @VortexKeith for all the fun!

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TTV Instagram Doctor Who Photo Challenge

October 29, 2012 3 Comments

As we divulged on this week’s podcast, we’re unveiling a fun new project for all our listeners and hope you’ll take part with us.  The Traveling The Vortex Photo Challenge!

The rules are simple: Starting NOV 1st, and running for 30 days, we’ll have a new topic each day.  You’ll take a picture that best represents that topic for you (be creative!) and post it (we’ll be using Instagram–yes, even the neanderthal–but feel free to use Twitter or Facebook, really any social media site). Be sure to use the tag #DoctorWhoPhotoChallenge,  that way everyone can follow your photos.  You are allowed to take pictures of pictures (dvd and cd covers and what not) but please, NO simple screen caps!  Take the picture yourself!

The idea is to post a new photo everyday, but obviously, life gets in the way of fun sometimes, so if you get behind, just take two or three photos and post them for the days you missed.  The categories are posted here: but we’ll also send out daily reminders so you can keep up.  Be creative, have fun, and let’s see your pictures!

Nov 1: Favorite Doctor

Nov 2: Actor you want to be the NEXT Doctor

Nov 3: Least Favorite Doctor

Nov 4: Favorite Doctor Accessory (Scarf, Bow tie, Fez)

Nov 5: Favorite Celebrity Guest Star

Nov 6: Favorite Sonic

Nov 7: Favorite Adversary

Nov 8: Old Adversary you want revived for the new series (that has NOT already been revived)

Nov 9: Favorite Master

Nov 10: Best TARDIS

Nov 11: Best Console Room

Nov 12: Favorite Monster

Nov 13: Worst Monster

Nov 14: Everyday object that reminds you of WHO

Nov 15: Place where you watch Doctor Who

Nov 16: Favorite Episode (New Series)

Nov 17: Favorite Episode (Classic Series)

Nov 18: First WHO product owned

Nov 19: Favorite WHO arts and crafts item

Nov 20: Best Season

Nov 21: Best Christmas Special

Nov 22: Guilty Pleasure Story

Nov 23: Favorite Who Shirt

Nov 24: Favorite Collectable

Nov 25: Favorite Big Finish Audio

Nov 26: Favorite Novel

Nov 27: Favorite Companion

Nov 28: Actor you want to be the NEXT companion

Nov 29: Least Favorite Companion

Nov 30: Favorite Doctor Who Podcast, OTHER than Traveling The Vortex 😉

 

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Episode 96 – The Talons of What the Heck?

October 29, 2012 0 Comments

In this week’s episode, its some spooky Halloween fun… well okay, maybe not, but we are reviewing, often fan favorite, The Talons of Weng-Chiang. Our reviews might surprise you as we attempt to go against the norm, at the risk of losing our Whovian cards.

Also, we’ll have a look at the news happening in the Doctor Who Universe.

And of course, your feedback!

Enjoy!

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Episode 95 – Oz the Great and Terrible

October 22, 2012 0 Comments

In this week’s episode, we venture back to the First Doctor’s era and join he, Ian and Barbara as they meet their newest companion, Vicki. Listen as we review the two stories The Rescue and The Romans and give our impressions on what is arguably a nexus point in the character of the Doctor.

Also, a look at the stories making news this week, including a release announcement for the story, Shada, finally coming to DVD.

And of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned on the show:

 

Project Motor Mouth
Doctor Who cast sings A Christmas Carol
The Doctor Who Cast Sing the Confidential Song
TARDIS trio sing Bohemian Rhapsody
John Barrowman Sings the Doctor Who Theme
If Doctor Who was a Disney Movie
and Shaun’s War Of The Worlds school trailer

 

 

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