This week we're talking about the "kids" in the TARDIS. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we talk about the Doctor as a father figure and orphans in the TARDIS. So how does the Doctor do as a parental unit? Is he a trustworthy adult-type? Or as childish as the youngsters he takes in? Or does it vary by era? (Spoiler: it varies!) And as this is the year of the companion, we spend a good amount of time chatting about the young(ish) orphans themselves.

What do you think of the-Doctor-as-parent and the young'uns who travel with him? Let us know in the comments!

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Also covered [links on our site]:

• Kat
  • discovers another drunken Doctor Who podcast, Doctor Whooch!
  • and the hosts of that podcast own a new comic shop in Edmonton, Variant Edition!
• Erika
  • listens to Liz on Radio Free Skaro!
  • also listens to Liz's new Blake's 7 podcast, Down and Safe!
• Lynne covets fuzzy, hooded, TARDIS footie pajamas!
• Deb
  • can't wait to see Sam Maggs, author of The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy!
  • enjoys the Sam Maggs interview on RFS #475!

Bonus links [also on our site]:TARDIS TavernThe Audio Guide to Babylon 5The Scientific Secrets of Doctor WhoTotal Party KillLazy Doctor WhoWatsonian vs DoylistGuy In Your MFA