An old friend, Rigsy aka “Local Knowledge” (Jovian Wade) calls on the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and companion Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) for some help, when an animated tattoo counting down appears on the back of his neck. The alien ink leads the trio to a concealed refugee locale for extra terrestrials hiding on Earth, where they meet an old friend. But in the process, the situation is far more dire, and will call on one of our heroes to Face The Raven…

During TARDISblend 95, we are joined by guest Andy Sorcini of The Drill Down, and we discuss a tragic conclusion for one of our Doctor Who characters, and the beginning of a mysterious journey for the Doctor.

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!

Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The BLENDOVER Podcastand The Heavy Metal Historian Podcast) and geek journalist Tom Cheredar of Gigaom, TARDISblend is a podcast that takes a look at the ongoing adventures in the Doctor Who Universe – as Peter Capaldi makes his journey as the Doctor!

 

Our Episode Ratings This Season

01. The Magician’s Apprentice 9 out of 10 02. The Witch’s Familiar 8 out of 10 03. Under the Lake 8 out of 10 04. Before the Flood 8 out of 10 05. The Girl Who Died 9 out of 10 06. The Woman Who Lived 6 out of 10 07. The Zygon Invasion 8 out of 10 08. The Zygon Inversion 8 out of 10 09. Sleep No More 9 out of 10 10. Face the Raven Listen above to find out!

TARDISblend Show Links and Sources

• Reddit Face The Raven Discussion Thread
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.8 The Zygon Inversion
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.9 Sleep No More
• TARDIS Data Core: Series 9
• TARDIS Data Core: Face The Raven
• Wikipedia: Doctor Who Series 9
• Wikipedia: Face The Raven

[Doctor Who music and clips: copyright BBC – used under Fair UseIntro Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Theme – Metal Version by Beyond The Epilogue – listen here]Closing Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Meets Metal by Eric Calderone – view here]

 

 

Arriving on a seemingly abandoned space station orbiting Neptune, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and companion Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) run into a group of soldiers on a rescue mission to recover the crew. But with only one surviving crew member alive, the group soon discover that they are not alone… and that the Sandmen are coming…

During TARDISblend 94, we are joined by guest Dwayne DeFreitasof The Drill Down, and we discuss Doctor Who‘s first attempt at a found-footage episode, accompanied by the first ever notable absence of the show’s opening sequence. We look into the confusing and disorienting nature of the episode, deconstruct it, and discuss that ending.

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!

Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The BLENDOVER Podcastand The Heavy Metal Historian Podcast) and geek journalist Tom Cheredar of Gigaom, TARDISblend is a podcast that takes a look at the ongoing adventures in the Doctor Who Universe – as Peter Capaldi makes his journey as the Doctor!

 

Our Episode Ratings This Season

01. The Magician’s Apprentice 9 out of 10 02. The Witch’s Familiar 8 out of 10 03. Under the Lake 8 out of 10 04. Before the Flood 8 out of 10 05. The Girl Who Died 9 out of 10 06. The Woman Who Lived 6 out of 10 07. The Zygon Invasion 8 out of 10 08. The Zygon Inversion 8 out of 10 09. Sleep No More Listen above to find out!

TARDISblend Show Links and Sources

• Reddit Sleep No More Discussion Thread
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.7 The Zygon Invasion
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.8 The Zygon Inversion
• TARDIS Data Core: Series 9
• TARDIS Data Core: Sleep No More
• Wikipedia: Doctor Who Series 9
• Wikipedia: Sleep No More

[Doctor Who music and clips: copyright BBC – used under Fair UseIntro Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Theme – Metal Version by Beyond The Epilogue – listen here]Closing Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Meets Metal by Eric Calderone – view here]

The Earth is facing dark times, as a splinter group of radicalized Zygons have gone against their treaty obligations, and are threatening humanity. While Kate Stewart (Jemma Redgrave) faces problems in New Mexico, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and Osgood (Ingrid Oliver) join forces to try and bring a peaceful resolution to the nightmare scenario. But the Doctor may end up facing his most fearsome enemy yet: his own companion, Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman).

During TARDISblend 93, we discuss the follow-up to last week’s episode, The Zygon Invasion with its astounding cliffhanger. We also examine the implications made during this new Doctor Who episode, both with its social/political commentary, and with its impact on the overarching story arc for the season.

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!

Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The BLENDOVER Podcastand The Heavy Metal Historian Podcast) and geek journalist Tom Cheredar of Gigaom, TARDISblend is a podcast that takes a look at the ongoing adventures in the Doctor Who Universe – as Peter Capaldi makes his journey as the Doctor!

 

 

 

Our Episode Ratings This Season

01. The Magician’s Apprentice 9 out of 10 02. The Witch’s Familiar 8 out of 10 03. Under the Lake 8 out of 10 04. Before the Flood 8 out of 10 05. The Girl Who Died 9 out of 10 06. The Woman Who Lived 6 out of 10 07. The Zygon Invasion 8 out of 10 08. The Zygon Inversion Listen above to find out!

TARDISblend Show Links and Sources

• Peter Capaldi plays electric guitar over Doctor Who opening credits
• Reddit Zygon Inversion Discussion Thread
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.5 The Girl Who Died
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.6 The Woman Who Lived
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.7 The Zygon Invasion
• TARDIS Data Core: Series 9
• TARDIS Data Core: The Zygon Inversion
• Wikipedia: Doctor Who Series 9
• Wikipedia: The Zygon Inversion

[Doctor Who music and clips: copyright BBC – used under Fair UseIntro Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Theme – Metal Version by Beyond The Epilogue – listen here]Closing Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Meets Metal by Eric Calderone – view here]

 

Following the events of The Day of the Doctor, a peace existed between Humans and Zygons, allowing 20 million of the aliens to live safely (but in hiding) among humanity, after their planet had been destroyed by the Time War. But the peace is now threatened, as a splinter group of radicalized Zygons plot their insurgency against humanity – and the only ones who can stop the nightmare scenario are the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and Osgood (Ingrid Oliver).

During TARDISblend 92, we’re joined by guest Chris McDavid akaHenchman21 and discuss the return of Ingrid Oliver as the lovable Osgood, as she appears in an episode that appears to be something of a sequel to The Day of the Doctor. We also look into the deeper political and social commentary integrated into the plot by writer Peter Harness, and how viewers and fans are reacting! Doctor Who.

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!

Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The BLENDOVER Podcastand The Heavy Metal Historian Podcast) and geek journalist Tom Cheredar of Gigaom, TARDISblend is a podcast that takes a look at the ongoing adventures in the Doctor Who Universe – as Peter Capaldi makes his journey as the Doctor!

 

 

 

Our Episode Ratings This Season

01. The Magician’s Apprentice 9 out of 10 02. The Witch’s Familiar 8 out of 10 03. Under the Lake 8 out of 10 04. Before the Flood 8 out of 10 05. The Girl Who Died 9 out of 10 06. The Woman Who Lived 6 out of 10 07. The Zygon Invasion Listen above to find out!

TARDISblend Show Links and Sources

• Book Review: Doctor Who: Impossible Worlds
• Peter Capaldi plays electric guitar over Doctor Who opening credits
• Reddit Zygon Invasion Discussion Thread
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.5 The Girl Who Died
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.6 The Woman Who Lived
• TARDIS Data Core: Series 9
• TARDIS Data Core: The Zygon Invasion
• Wikipedia: Doctor Who Series 9
• Wikipedia: The Zygon Invasion

[Doctor Who music and clips: copyright BBC – used under Fair UseIntro Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Theme – Metal Version by Beyond The Epilogue – listen here]Closing Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Meets Metal by Eric Calderone – view here]

 

On the trail of a dangerous artifact, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) arrives in England 1651, and crosses paths with Ashildr (Maisie Williams). The pair team up to chase down the gem known as the Eyes of Hades – but the artifact turns out to be more than expected; and the Doctor’s concern for Ashildr is rising…

During TARDISblend 91, we discuss the second appearance of Maisie Williams as Ashildr (or “Lady Me”) in a story that may have implications on the overall story arc of this season of Doctor Who.

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!

Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The BLENDOVER Podcastand The Heavy Metal Historian Podcast) and geek journalist Tom Cheredar of Gigaom, TARDISblend is a podcast that takes a look at the ongoing adventures in the Doctor Who Universe – as Peter Capaldi makes his journey as the Doctor!

 

 

Our Episode Ratings This Season

01. The Magician’s Apprentice 9 out of 10 02. The Witch’s Familiar 8 out of 10 03. Under the Lake 8 out of 10 04. Before the Flood 8 out of 10 05. The Girl Who Died 9 out of 10 06. The Woman Who Lived Listen above to find out!

TARDISblend Show Links and Sources

• Book Review: Doctor Who: The Time Lord Letters
• Peter Capaldi plays electric guitar over Doctor Who opening credits
• Reddit Woman Who Lived Discussion Thread
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.4 Before The Flood
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.5 The Girl Who Died
• TARDIS Data Core: Series 9
• TARDIS Data Core: The Woman Who Lived
• Wikipedia: Doctor Who Series 9
• Wikipedia: The Woman Who Lived

[Doctor Who music and clips: copyright BBC – used under Fair UseIntro Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Theme – Metal Version by Beyond The Epilogue – listen here]Closing Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Meets Metal by Eric Calderone – view here]

 

Arriving in medieval Scandinavia, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) are captured by a raiding group of Vikings. Returning to their village, the Vikings are confronted by a being claiming to be Odin. But tragedy is imminent, and the Doctor must work out a way to save the villagers.

During TARDISblend 90, we are joined by special guest Andrew Sorcini of The Drill Down. We discuss the first appearance of the wonderful Maisie Williams as Ashildr in this season of Doctor Who, and the references and call-backs to previous episodes and seasons of the show. We have a look at the comedic elements of the story, and how the overall plot of this episode pays homage to Akira Kurosawa‘sSeven Samurai.

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!

Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The BLENDOVER Podcastand The Heavy Metal Historian Podcast) and geek journalist Tom Cheredar of Gigaom, TARDISblend is a podcast that takes a look at the ongoing adventures in the Doctor Who Universe – as Peter Capaldi makes his journey as the Doctor

 

Our Episode Ratings This Season

01. The Magician’s Apprentice 9 out of 10 02. The Witch’s Familiar 8 out of 10 03. Under the Lake 8 out of 10 04. Before the Flood 8 out of 10 05. The Girl Who Died Listen above to find out!

TARDISblend Show Links and Sources

• 13 Game of Thrones actors who’ve appeared in Doctor Who
• Peter Capaldi plays electric guitar over Doctor Who opening credits
• Reddit Girl Who Died Discussion Thread
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.3 Under The Lake
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.4 Before The Flood
• TARDIS Data Core: Series 9
• TARDIS Data Core: The Girl Who Died
• Wikipedia: Doctor Who Series 9
• Wikipedia: The Girl Who Died
• Wikipedia: Seven Samurai

[Doctor Who music and clips: copyright BBC – used under Fair UseIntro Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Theme – Metal Version by Beyond The Epilogue – listen here]Closing Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Meets Metal by Eric Calderone – view here]

Separated from his companion, Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman), at the underwater mining base, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) travels back in time on the same spot to 1980, in an effort to learn what caused the events in 2119. But the situation becomes perilous, and the Doctor will come face-to-face with The Fisher King.

During TARDISblend 89, we discuss the breaking of the 4th wall in this episode of Doctor Who, leading to the underlying theme of this story: the Bootstrap Paradox. We also look into the thematic elements that may play into the story arc for Series 9, and talk about Corey Taylor from Slipknot making his debut as the “roar of the Fisher King” in this episode.

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!

Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The BLENDOVER Podcastand The Heavy Metal Historian Podcast) and geek journalist Tom Cheredar of Gigaom, TARDISblend is a podcast that takes a look at the ongoing adventures in the Doctor Who Universe – as Peter Capaldi makes his journey as the Doctor!

 

Our Episode Ratings This Season

01. The Magician’s Apprentice 9 out of 10 02. The Witch’s Familiar 8 out of 10 03. Under the Lake 8 out of 10 04. Before the Flood Listen above to find out!

TARDISblend Show Links and Sources

• Book Review: Doctor Who: City Of Death
• Peter Capaldi plays electric guitar over Doctor Who opening credits
• Reddit Before the Flood Discussion Thread
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.2 The Witch’s Familiar
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.3 Under The Lake
• TARDIS Data Core: Series 9
• TARDIS Data Core: Before the Flood
• Wikipedia: Doctor Who Series 9
• Wikipedia: Before the Flood

[Doctor Who music and clips: copyright BBC – used under Fair UseIntro Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Theme – Metal Version by Beyond The Epilogue – listen here]Closing Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Meets Metal by Eric Calderone – view here]

Arriving at an underwater mining base in Scotland in the year 2119, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) discover a crew haunted by ghosts after bringing an alien vessel aboard. But are they really ghosts, or something else entirely?

During TARDISblend 88, we’re joined by guest Dwayne DeFreitas, as we discuss the parallels in this episode with Classic Doctor Who, examine the mysteries and the clues explored by writer Toby Whithouse, and much, much more!

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!

Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The BLENDOVER Podcastand The Heavy Metal Historian Podcast) and geek journalist Tom Cheredar of Gigaom, TARDISblend is a podcast that takes a look at the ongoing adventures in the Doctor Who Universe – as Peter Capaldi makes his journey as the Doctor!

 

Our Episode Ratings This Season

01. The Magician’s Apprentice 9 out of 10 02. The Witch’s Familiar 8 out of 10 03. Under the Lake Listen above to find out!

TARDISblend Show Links and Sources

• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.1 The Magician’s Apprentice
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.2 The Witch’s Familiar
• Reddit Under The Lake Discussion Thread
• Robot Orchestra Performs ‘Doctor Who’ Theme (Video)
• TARDIS Data Core: Series 9
• TARDIS Data Core: Under the Lake
• Wikipedia: Doctor Who Series 9
• Wikipedia: Under the Lake

[Doctor Who music and clips: copyright BBC – used under Fair UseIntro Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Theme – Metal Version by Beyond The Epilogue – listen here]Closing Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Meets Metal by Eric Calderone – view here]

 

Held captive on Skaro by the Daleks, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) is alone. Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) and Missy (Michelle Gomez) are gone, while one of the Doctor’s oldest enemies holds the Time Lord captive.

During TARDISblend 87, we discuss the possible implications for the entire story of Series 9 based on clues left in the opening two episodes of the season, look into whether Missy has another sinister plan for the Doctor up her sleeve, and much, much more!

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!

Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The BLENDOVER Podcastand The Heavy Metal Historian Podcast) and geek journalist Tom Cheredar of Gigaom, TARDISblend is a podcast that takes a look at the ongoing adventures in the Doctor Who Universe – as Peter Capaldi makes his journey as the Doctor!

 

Our Episode Ratings This Season

01. The Magician’s Apprentice 9 out of 10 02. The Witch’s Familiar Listen above to find out!

TARDISblend Show Links and Sources

• Game Of Thrones’ Maisie Williams To Guest On Doctor Who
• TV Review: Doctor Who 9.1 The Magician’s Apprentice
• Retro Movie Review: Dr. Who & The Daleks
• Reddit Witch’s Familiar Discussion Thread
• Robot Orchestra Performs ‘Doctor Who’ Theme (Video)
• TARDIS Data Core: Series 9
• TARDIS Data Core: Genesis of the Daleks
• TARDIS Data Core: The Witch’s Familiar
• Wikipedia: Doctor Who Series 9
• Wikipedia: The Witch’s Familiar

[Doctor Who music and clips: copyright BBC – used under Fair UseIntro Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Theme – Metal Version by Beyond The Epilogue – listen here]Closing Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Meets Metal by Eric Calderone – view here]

After meeting a lone boy in the middle of a battlefield, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) goes into hiding. Temporarily abandoning their differences, Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) and Missy (Michelle Gomez) unite to find the missing Time Lord. But someone else is searching for the Doctor, someone more sinister…

During TARDISblend 86, we discuss triumphant return of Doctor Whowith the smashing opening episode of Series 9 – surely one of the best season debuts of the series for several years. We discuss Steven Moffat‘s return to form, and much, much more!

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!

Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The BLENDOVER Podcastand The Heavy Metal Historian Podcast) and geek journalist Tom Cheredar of Gigaom, TARDISblend is a podcast that takes a look at the ongoing adventures in the Doctor Who Universe – as Peter Capaldi makes his journey as the Doctor!

 

 

TARDISblend Show Links and Sources

• Capaldi Doesn’t Plan to Regenerate For a While
• Game Of Thrones’ Maisie Williams To Guest On Doctor Who
• Jenna Coleman to stay for the whole of Doctor Who series nine
• Retro Movie Review: Dr. Who & The Daleks
• Reddit Magician’s Apprentice Discussion Thread
• Robot Orchestra Performs ‘Doctor Who’ Theme (Video)
• SDCC 2015: Doctor Who Series 9 Trailer Released; Premiere Date Announced
• TARDIS Data Core: Series 9
• TARDIS Data Core: Genesis of the Daleks
• TARDIS Data Core: Journey’s End
• TARDIS Data Core: The Stolen Earth
• TARDIS Data Core: The Magician’s Apprentice
• Wikipedia: Doctor Who Series 9
• Wikipedia: The Magician’s Apprentice

[Doctor Who music and clips: copyright BBC – used under Fair UseIntro Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Theme – Metal Version by Beyond The Epilogue – listen here]Closing Clip features a sample of Doctor Who Meets Metal by Eric Calderone – view here]