By The Verities
Six smart women discussing Doctor Who
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Doctor Who was back on Christmas Day! This was Ncuti Gatwa's first full-length episode as the Doctor and introduced Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday, his new companion. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss "Chuch on Ruby...
The third special has aired and we have so much to talk about. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat, as we discuss "The Giggle" featuring Neil Patrick Harris, regenerations, and old friends returning. How did you feel about "The Giggle?" Are...
Another week with new Doctor Who on our screens - it almost seems too good to be true! Join Lynne, Kat, Liz, and Tansy as we discuss the newest Doctor Who special and psychological thriller episode "Wild Blue Yonder." How...
Verity! is back, and so is Doctor Who! We're so happy to be shaking off that podcast regeneration energy and have you all along for the ride. Join Deb, Kat, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss the return of...
Happy 2023, everyone! This year, after 10 years of podcasting, Verity! is going to regenerate! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as we all look back at the last 10 years and share some general hopes for the...
The holiday season is upon us, and we're in a giving mood! Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we take a page out of the Deeper Cuts holiday book and pick Doctor Who-related gifts for the world and for each...
With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years. How do you...
Time for another game of You Monster, You! Join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they make monstrous (and not-so-monstrous) decisions -- with a Modern Who twist! Would you have made the same choices? Drop us a tweet or let us...
We'll be seeing Donna on our screens again next year! Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we dip back and talk about her very first appearance! How do you feel about "The Runaway Bride" and in particular, Donna in this...
New companion!!! Join Deb, Kat, and Lynne as they chat about Millie Gibson as the new companion, the announcement itself, and how the BBC has historically introduced new members of Team TARDIS. Are you excited to see Millie Gibson in...
So David Tennant is the 14th Doctor, and Donna is back as well. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we dream about what other Doctor-companion combos we'd like to have back, regeneration-style. What combos would you bring back, and why?...
Now that we've said goodbye to the 13th Doctor and reminisced about some favourite moments, it's time for a more comprehensive retrospective. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we discuss the Chibnall-Whittaker era as a whole. We talk about...
Remember our "Who Adjacent" features, where we'd pick a non-DoctorWho property with some Who DNA? Join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we talk about Erika's pick, Neverwhere which has so many relations to Doctor Who they're practically first cousins....
Now that we've said goodbye to Jodie, it's time for some fond reminiscence! Join Liz, Kat, and Tansy as they squee over some of their favourite Jodie moments and stories. What are some of your favourite Jodie-related Who things? Drop...
NEW. DOCTOR. WHO. FINALLY. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we flail over our feels after this intensely feel-fueled BBC Centenary special, which just happens to be the final episode of an amazing Doctor that we're all going to...
With the Gallifrey One convention's announcement of Jodie Whittaker as a headline guest Deb, Kat, and Liz get in the convention spirit by building their own fantastical fan convention. Join us as we name our dream headliners, guests, creatives, cosplay...
Is compassion an indulgence? Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as they discuss this question in the context of our chat about Davros, the ultimate tech bro. And of course we spend lots of time on Clara, Missy, and the Doctor...
It's been a long time since we've brought you an interview, but when this opportunity popped up, Lynne could not resist! Join her as she chats with Rachel Boon, curator of the BBC at 100 exhibit! The exhibit opened July...
It's been a while since we've talked about any Doctor Who audio! Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we chat about the delightful-in-nearly-every-way 10-part audio drama, Doctor Who: Redacted! Have you checked out this podcast-within-a-not-quite-podcast yet? Drop us a tweet or...
Every showrunner gets to the Daleks eventually! Join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they discuss Steven Moffat's first foray into Dalekdom! How do you feel about this Dalek tale? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!...
Ever wonder how a story would work with a different Doctor or companion? Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as they reimagine Doctor Who stories with different cast configurations! How would you have re-cast these stories? Drop us a tweet or...
The list of Blu-ray titles for Doctor Who is growing, but maybe not fast enough! Join Deb, Kat, Liz, and Lynne as they talk about what they'd like on their shelves and why! What shiny discs would you like to...
There will always be more Daleks eventually, so the Verities talk about another one of their previous outings. Join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they discuss one of the many "R" of the Daleks stories! How do you feel about...
When we put Liz in charge of a game, even Doctor Who Trivial Pursuit becomes more exciting! Join Liz, Deb, and Erika as the latter two of us do our best not to lose all our points! How would you...
We've talked a lot about Time Lords, so let's talk about another one who appears in this "book report on Frankenstein"! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we discuss Morbius and long history of the Sisterhood of Karn! How...
This week we're dipping back to a story that dips back even further! Join Erika, Kat, and Liz as we discuss the the Cybermen, Cyber Leader, Cyber Controller, and (of course) Lytton! How do you feel about this story? Is...
Doctor Who has always been political. ALWAYS. Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we talk about how both the modern and classic eras have never shied away from taking on the issues of the day. What are some of the...
Time to revisit a 4th Doctor story with several elements that modern Who has called back to! Join Deb, Liz, and Tansy as they discuss the Master, the history of Gallifrey, and the everything-of-Rassilon. How do you feel about this...
When scheduling is woeful, we answer listener questions! So join Erika and Tansy as we dive into headgear and puppies and more! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let...
Time to revisit a 5th Doctor story with several elements that modern Who has called back to! Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we try to escape our real-world feelings by talking about the worlds of Gallifrey and Amsterdam. How do...
Bad Wolf Productions will be taking over Doctor Who production from the BBC! Join Erika, Katrina, Liz, and Tansy as we talk about what we'd like to see when that happens! What would you like to see from the Bad...
Were you as excited as we were to see Tegan and Ace in the preview following "Legend of the Sea Devil"? Heck, yeah you were! And if you're a Modern Who fan who is wondering what all the fuss was...
We continue to delve into the origins of nifty things from modern Doctor Who. Join Erika, Lynne, and Tansy for this chat about Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, his daughter, and (briefly) his ancestor. How do you feel about the Brig...
Time for more wishing! Join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they talk about some classic villains and monsters that haven't yet appeared in modern Who, but should! Which baddies would you bring back? Drop us a tweet or let us...
Time for some silly re-casting! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Liz as we stick the "wrong" Doctors into a bunch of Doctor Who stories! Which Doctors would you put into these stories? Drop us a tweet or let us know...
We thought there might be some Big Doctor Who News the week we recorded this, but nope! So join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we answer listener questions - and some questions of our own! That's right, it's another edition...
Holy Moses, more casting news! Join Deb, Erika, and Katrina as we react to the return of David Tennant's Doctor and Donna! And a new "Rose" played by Heartstopper phenom, Yasmin Finney! What was your reaction to hearing Tennant and...
It's official! We have another new Doctor! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, Lynne, and Tansy as we dive into our reactions to this amazing news and welcome Ncuti Gatwa (Ncuti, pronounced SHOO-tee) to the Doctor Who family! Have you seen him...
It's game time again, and Liz leads the Verities on an Exciting Adventure! Join Liz, Lynne, and Tansy, as they play Escape the TARDIS! a brand-new role-playing game that Liz finished writing 20 minutes before they started recording. What...
We continue to delve into the origins of Doctor Who's "classic" villains. Join Tansy and Erika for this chat about Martians that maybe kinda sorta look like Vikings? If you can't see them very well? And maybe don't know what a...
New Doctor Who, finally! Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we discuss another "special". But how special is it really? How do you feel about "Legend of the Sea Devils"? Drop us a tweet or let us know in...
Time for some wishing! Join Deb, Kat, and Lynne as they muse about what historical figures they'd like the Doctor & Co to meet! Which historical figures would you put into Who? Drop us a tweet or let us know...
Anyone for LOTS of seafood? Join Deb, Kat, Liz, and Tansy as they delve into the world of giant parasitic crabs, mind control, and highland flings. Yes, they are discussing the 2019 animated recreation of "The Macra Terror". Join as...
It's deathmatch time again! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we crown River Song's best(?) outfit ever! Many thanks to listener Michelle for doing the legwork and sending us this tweet thread with pics of all the clothes! Which...
In this week's "Reference Acknowledged", Deb, Kat, and Lynne discuss the Eighth Doctor's impact on fandom, how and why he was brought into "canon", and the importance of naming Big Finish Companions during "The Night of the Doctor." Thanks to...
More Daleks? Of course! Join Deb, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as they cover a bunch more of the history of the Doctor vs their oldest enemy race. Do you have any additional thoughts about Daleks? Drop us a tweet or...
Time to answer more of your questions. So join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they answer listener questions - some of which may have been sitting around for a while! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! Do...
Is it Susan? IT'S NEVER SUSAN! Join Deb, Tansy, and Kat as they discuss not only the meme, but why they think it needs to be Susan. Along the way they delve into Susan's leaving story "The Dalek Invasion of...
This Extra! comes to you from a poolside balcony! (IRL podcasting in the age of COVID is...interesting.) Join Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we discuss our time at this year's Gallifrey One, which is definitely different from usual in a...
This week we are Connecting the Docs. (Thanks KarenD for that name suggestion!) Join Deb, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as they connect Season 13's "War of the Sontarans" to the 4th Doctor story "The Sontaran Experiment". We also take a...
