Debating Doctor Who

There's a new winner of the Danielle Email Of The Week award, and we take a look at the official season eight trailer. In the second half, we examine the various ways the new series has reintroduced classic monsters. Alasdair looks at the Ice Warriors in "Cold War" and Caroline revisits the Cybermen in "Rise Of The Cybermen"/"The Age Of Steel."

Alasdair and Caroline welcome a special guest: Kate Kulzick of The A.V. Club and Sound on Sight! With her help we tackle a huge topic: Women, Feminism, and Doctor Who. In part one we talk about the strengths and weaknesses of each companion, look at the troubling tropes of Who mothers, explain just what’s so aggravating about Clara, and discuss whether or not the Doctor should be played by a woman. In the second half, we take a more in-depth look at Amy and River in "A Good Man Goes To War" and "Let’s Kill Hitler." Does Steven Moffat have a problem writing women?

Alasdair and Caroline welcome a special guest: Kate Kulzick of The A.V. Club and Sound on Sight! With her help we tackle a huge topic: Women, Feminism, and Doctor Who. In part one we talk about the strengths and weaknesses of each companion, look at the troubling tropes of Who mothers, explain just what’s so aggravating about Clara, and discuss whether or not the Doctor should be played by a woman. In the second half, we take a more in-depth look at Amy and River in "A Good Man Goes To War" and "Let’s Kill Hitler." Does Steven Moffat have a problem writing women?

Alasdair and Caroline welcome a special guest: Kate Kulzick of The A.V. Club and Sound on Sight! With her help we tackle a huge topic: Women, Feminism, and Doctor Who. In part one we talk about the strengths and weaknesses of each companion, look at the troubling tropes of Who mothers, explain just what’s so aggravating about Clara, and discuss whether or not the Doctor should be played by a woman. In the second half, we take a more in-depth look at Amy and River in "A Good Man Goes To War" and "Let’s Kill Hitler." Does Steven Moffat have a problem writing women?

We present a very special World War-themed discussion as we take a look at two of Doctor Who's very best two-parters. Alasdair celebrates "The Empty Child"/"The Doctor Dances" and Caroline praises "Human Nature"/"The Family Of Blood." In part one we look at the aspects that make these stories so iconic. In the second half, we look at how these stories function as metaphors for the wars they are set in. What do these stories capture about the ethos of WWI and WWII? What historical parallels can be drawn?

We present a very special World War-themed discussion as we take a look at two of Doctor Who's very best two-parters. Alasdair celebrates "The Empty Child"/"The Doctor Dances" and Caroline praises "Human Nature"/"The Family Of Blood." In part one we look at the aspects that make these stories so iconic. In the second half, we look at how these stories function as metaphors for the wars they are set in. What do these stories capture about the ethos of WWI and WWII? What historical parallels can be drawn?

We present a very special World War-themed discussion as we take a look at two of Doctor Who's very best two-parters. Alasdair celebrates "The Empty Child"/"The Doctor Dances" and Caroline praises "Human Nature"/"The Family Of Blood." In part one we look at the aspects that make these stories so iconic. In the second half, we look at how these stories function as metaphors for the wars they are set in. What do these stories capture about the ethos of WWI and WWII? What historical parallels can be drawn?

We got an email! Caroline has never been more excited. Then we chat about some big news in the Doctor Who fandom: a new teaser, a premiere date, and rumors about Steven Moffat sticking around for season nine. Who should take over as showrunner when he eventually leaves? We take a look at the four main candidates! In the second half, we take a more detailed look at our two favorite potential showrunners based on their best contributions to Who.Alasdair highlights Chris Chibnall’s "The Power Of Three" and Caroline celebrates Toby Whithouse’s "The God Complex."

We got an email! Caroline has never been more excited. Then we chat about some big news in the Doctor Who fandom: a new teaser, a premiere date, and rumors about Steven Moffat sticking around for season nine. Who should take over as showrunner when he eventually leaves? We take a look at the four main candidates! In the second half, we take a more detailed look at our two favorite potential showrunners based on their best contributions to Who.Alasdair highlights Chris Chibnall’s "The Power Of Three" and Caroline celebrates Toby Whithouse’s "The God Complex."

We got an email! Caroline has never been more excited. Then we chat about some big news in the Doctor Who fandom: a new teaser, a premiere date, and rumors about Steven Moffat sticking around for season nine. Who should take over as showrunner when he eventually leaves? We take a look at the four main candidates! In the second half, we take a more detailed look at our two favorite potential showrunners based on their best contributions to Who.Alasdair highlights Chris Chibnall’s "The Power Of Three" and Caroline celebrates Toby Whithouse’s "The God Complex."