The Doctor Who Collectors’s Podcast

The Doctor Who Collectors’s Podcast episodes:

• 06.17.2024

  Episode 77: Classic Hardcovers of 1984 with Tony Whitt

  Our continuing coverage of classic hardcover books from Universal Tandem i.e. WH Allen. This time it's 1984 with 11 books including 1 American printing of "The Android Invasion" by the elusive publisher Amereon. Joining on this adventure is the host...

  
• 04.29.2024

  Episode 76: A Conversation with Ken Deep

  Ken Deep is the showrunner for the Long Island Dr. Who Convention otherwise known as LI Who! We share many stories about our Dr Who Journeys. Ken is also the editor of a new book called "The Companions of Dr....

  
• 03.25.2024

  Episode 75: Are Reproductions Confusing? -and more lost stories of Jean Airey

  Are reproductions confusing?  Well, yes, if they don't say they are.  Some sellers are marketing these as original and perhaps they don't know they are not real?  Today I talk about this and compare two companies that make these reproductions. ...

  
• 02.08.2024

  Episode 74: Blue Spines and the Lost Stories of Jean Airey

  Today we look at the "Blue Spine" Target reprints. They didn't last long, but are long sought-after by collectors including any variants. We also present a new segment to bring to life the lost stories of fan fiction writer Jean...

  
• 12.25.2023

  Episode 73: Christmas and 2023 wrap-up

  The 60th anniversary and Christmas is upon us!  I wrap up 2023 and look to 2024 in today's episode! Includes The Most Outrageous Offer! You can listen to this podcast here, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean!  I am also on most other...

  
• 12.23.2023

  Episode 73: Christmas and 2023 wrap-up

  The 60th anniversary and Christmas is upon us!  I wrap up 2023 and look to 2024 in today's episode! Includes The Most Outrageous Offer! You can listen to this podcast here, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean!  I am also on most other...

  
• 12.10.2023

  Episode 72: Chicago Tardis Wrap-Up and Katy Manning!

  The 60th anniversary is upon us!  In this episode I wrap up the very successful Chicago Tardis convention and my live interview with Katy Manning!  The most outrageous offer is for offering prices of "Lungbarrow" and "The Dying Days" New...

  
• 11.10.2023

  Episode 71: 60th Anniversary of Dr. Who: 60 items for 60 years!

  The 60th anniversary is upon us!  Here is my new panel for 2023-24, 60 items for 60 years! I go through my collection to see if I already have 60 items from each year of the program 1963-2023 and I...

  
• 10.02.2023

  Episode 70: Doctoberfest 2023 with Eluides Pagan

  This one-day festival will be soon be one of the most popular Dr Who events in the midwest! This year, Sophie Aldred is the main guest. This could turn into a a major Dr. Who event.  Join us!  We have a...

  
• 09.18.2023

  Episode 69: The Classic Hardcovers of 1983 with Tony Whitt

  The 20th Anniversary of Dr. Who, and talking about it during the 60th anniversary.  Brings back memories for Tony and I as we go through the hardcover releases of 1983. Mostly Peter Davison Books, but we also see the final...

  
• 07.25.2023

  Episode 68: The Cosplay Experience! A Chat with Abbi Rago

  When you see excellence in cosplaying, it truly inspires you. When you meet someone who is passionate about cosplaying, it is memorable!  Join me as I talk to cosplayer Abbi Rago about her experience in the cosplaying world!  This and...

  
• 07.06.2023

  Episode 67: Dear Diary - Dr. Who Diaries 1986-2023

  Dear Diary....Well, there were several Dr. Who Diaries published from 1986 to the present day. Some were limited runs, some were only produced down under. I try here to put them all together so maybe one day, a single collector...

  
• 07.03.2023

  Episode 67a: Dear Diary – Dr. Who Diaries 1986-2023

  Dear Diary….Well, there were several Dr. Who Diaries published from 1986 to the present day. Some were limited runs, some were only produced down under. I try here to put them all together so maybe one day, a single collector...

  
• 07.03.2023

  Episode 67a: Dear Diary – Dr. Who Diaries 1986-2023

  Dear Diary….Well, there were several Dr. Who Diaries published from 1986 to the present day. Some were limited runs, some were only produced down under. I try here to put them all together so maybe one day, a single collector...

  
• 05.25.2023

  Episode 66: I say Aeonian, you say Amereon! Rare USA hardcovers

  Well, the best kept secret in the USA has been revealed! Well not really. "Red, White, and Who" has written about it and even interviewed the owner. So why didn't anyone know about these books when they came out? We...

  
• 05.25.2023

  Episode 66: I say Aeonian, you say Amereon! Rare USA hardcovers

  Well, the best kept secret in the USA has been revealed! Well not really. “Red, White, and Who” has written about it and even interviewed the owner. So why didn’t anyone know about these books when they came out? We...

  
• 05.01.2023

  Episode 65: Classic Hardcovers of 1982 with Tony Whitt

  The Universal Tandem company's imprint of WH Allen produced 9 hardcover books in 1982. The print runs are winding down and this money-losing venture continues and will continue for 5 more years. Some titles are old while only doing one...

  
• 04.13.2023

  Episode 64: Remembering Chris Achilleos with Tasha Achilleos!

  Since 1974, the iconic covers that helped sell thousands of copies of Target books still keep collectors hunting. In December, 2021 we lost Chris Achilleos, the artist who made those covers. Chris was supposed to be on this podcast in...

  
• 03.23.2023

  Episode 63: Gallifrey One wrap-up with Katie Haynes

  Since 1990, Gallifrey One has been one of the largest gatherings of Dr. Who Fans in the US! This year had guests that included Jodie Whitaker, Sophie Aldred, Tony Lee, and many more! Katie Haynes is a frequent guest on...

  
• 03.23.2023

  Episode 63: Gallifrey One wrap-up with Katie Haynes

  Since 1990, Gallifrey One has been one of the largest gatherings of Dr. Who Fans in the US! This year had guests that included Jodie Whitaker, Sophie Aldred, Tony Lee, and many more! Katie Haynes is a frequent guest on...

  
• 03.09.2023

  Episode 62: Tim Treloar is the 3rd Doctor!

  Since my early start in Dr. Who watching Jon Pertwee as my hero, I got the chance to meet him in the early 80's. When he passed in 1996 I never thought someone would come along and bring his essence...

  
• 02.16.2023

  Episode 61: Dr. Who and the Daleks: A New Book! with John Walsh

  The Peter Cushing Dr. Who movies have been a popular part of Dr. Who. With many books and toys marketed to promote those films, collectors have swarmed to buy them up. Now, there is a new book going behind the...

  
• 02.03.2023

  Episode 60: Classic Hardcovers of 1981 with Tony Whitt

  In 1981 there were 12 new hardcovers published with 9 novels, 2 reference books, and one reprint with a new cover. The writers strike is in full force making new books impossible to publish, but why not a few old...

  
• 02.01.2023

  Episode 60: Classic Hardcovers of 1981 with Tony Whitt

  In 1981 there were 12 new hardcovers published with 9 novels, 2 reference books, and one reprint with a new cover. The writers strike is in full force making new books impossible to publish, but why not a few old...

  
• 01.12.2023

  Episode 59: A conversation with Dr. Who Legend Peter Purves

  It is rare to speak with a veteran Dr. Who companion. Mr. Peter Purves appeared in 46 episodes of Dr. Who with William Hartnell. He started as Morton Dill in part 3 of The Chase, then boarded the Tardis in...

  
• 12.13.2022

  Episode 58: Holiday Special!

  Happy Holidays! Here is the annual gift guide for the casual Dr. Who fan brought to you by Amazon.com! A wrap up of 2022 with a look at 2023. More guests are coming! Thank you for your support! Join us on...

  
• 12.13.2022

  Episode 58: Holiday Special!

  Happy Holidays! Here is the annual gift guide for the casual Dr. Who fan brought to you by Amazon.com! A wrap up of 2022 with a look at 2023. More guests are coming! Thank you for your support! Doctor Who Gifts...

  
• 12.05.2022

  Episode 57: I am Soniced Up! The Props of Dr. Who with Brian Uiga

  Let's talk about the Doctor's favorite tool, the Sonic Screwdriver. The talk will take a look at the 54-year-history of this fictional tool: from its humble beginnings as a life vest whistle and pen light, to Jodie Whittaker's modern crystalline...

  
• 11.25.2022

  Episode 56: Classic Hardcovers of 1980 and Final Chicago Tardis update!

  In 1980 there were 12 new hardcovers published including 1 American printing. They did away with dust-jackets in June of that year. Artwork on the cover becomes a legal matter. Join me and my guest Tony Whitt (host of the...

  
• 11.16.2022

  Episode 46: Sarah Jane Smith-Elisabeth Sladen Collectibles with Sadie Miller

  This episode aired previously, it has now been restored.  Enjoy! In the many years that Elisabeth Sladen portrayed the most beloved character in Dr. Who, many items had her image whether it be action figures, cardboard cutouts, books, magazines, or trading...

  
• 10.19.2022

  Episode 55: Alternative Media and Chicago Tardis Updates!

  Before the time of Video recording and such, there were two companies that ventured into alternative media to allow children to watch a show at home! Chad Valley and GAF (Viewmaster) made that possible. The Doctor Who Give-A-Show Projector from...

  
• 10.19.2022

  Episode 55: Alternative Media and Chicago Tardis Updates!

  Before the time of Video recording and such, there were two companies that ventured into alternative media to allow children to watch a show at home! Chad Valley and GAF (Viewmaster) made that possible. The Doctor Who Give-A-Show Projector from...

  
• 09.11.2022

  Episode 54: Dr. Who Classic Hardcovers year 6 (1979) with Tony Whitt

  1979 was a tough year for the world with high inflation and gasoline prices doubling!   It was a good year for Dr. Who.  Tom Baker's Doctor in his 2nd year in the USA and now rural parts of Canada. WH...

  
• 08.03.2022

  Episode 53: Dr. Who Plates and things with Katie Haynes

  Starting in 1965, Dr. Who collector plates are part of the collecting world. Here we talk about those and more cutlery with our guest Katie Haynes. I talk about how to protect those plates in collection protection and a pair...

  
• 07.09.2022

  Episode 52: Classic Hardcovers of 1978 with Tony Whitt

  We enter the year 1978. The Allen Wingate imprint is gone and we now have the Longbow/WH Allen, then just WH Allen. These hardcover books now go for big bucks on the secondary market and sometimes the reason is a...

  
• 06.24.2022

  Episode 51: Sarah Jane Smith Cosplaying! with Sylvia Elizabeth

  No one cosplays Sarah Jane Smith like Sylvia Elizabeth (@sylvialupiencosplay on Instagram). She stars in a new fan film so please check it out (link below). We talk about protecting your Big Finish CD's and the Most outrageous offer! See the...

  
• 05.05.2022

  Episode 50: Anniversary Episode and Gallifrey One with Katie Haynes!

  50 episodes! A milestone and a proud moment!  I reflect on the past 50 and look to the next 50! Thank you to everyone who support me and sent their messages! I also talk with Katie Haynes (@katiegangel) about her...

  
• 03.04.2022

  Episode 49: A New Dodo Chaplet! with Lauren Cornelius

  The late Jackie Lane (1941-2021) portrayed the character Dorothea "Dodo" Chaplet in Dr. Who from "The Massacre" part 4 to "The War Machines" Part 2. She would never attend more than one Dr. Who convention and did not participate in...

  
• 02.15.2022

  Episode 48: Dr. Who Classic Hardcovers Year 4 (1977) with Tony Whitt

  In 1977, 17 hardcover novels were published for Dr. Who under the Allan Wingate imprint. This will be the final year for Allan Wingate and the last year for most reprints. Some of the books listed are only rumored to...

  
• 01.28.2022

  Episode 47: The New Who Adventures with David J. Howe

  Back in the 90's there was no Dr. Who on the air and no Big Finish to satisfy our Dr. Who needs. The New Dr. Who Adventure Books were just what was needed. Now these books are out of print...

  
• 01.28.2022

  Episode 47: The New Who Adventures with David J. Howe

  Back in the 90’s there was no Dr. Who on the air and no Big Finish to satisfy our Dr. Who needs. The New Dr. Who Adventure Books were just what was needed. Now these books are out of print...

  
• 01.18.2022

  Episode 46: Sarah Jane Smith-Elisabeth Sladen Collectibles with Sadie Miller

  In the many years that Elisabeth Sladen portrayed the most beloved character in Dr. Who, many items had her image whether it be action figures, cardboard cutouts, books, magazines, or trading cards. Who better knows Sarah Jane than the daughter...

  
• 01.07.2022

  Episode 45: Collecting and Cosplaying! Interview with Katie Haynes

  Why collecting Dr. Who and Cosplaying are connected. The two are important parts of the world of Dr. Who. I talk to Katie Haynes, a professional Cosplayer and Dr. Who Collector. This was an amazing conversation! If you want to...

  
• 12.19.2021

  Episode 44: 2021 Christmas Episode-In Memory of Chris Achilleos

  Sadly, just before this taping, my friend and Dr. Who icon, Chris Achilleos passed away. His artwork was essential to Target Books in the early years. We also present our recommended Christmas gifts presented by Amazon.com. We have news, collection...

  
• 12.18.2021

  Episode 44: 2021 Christmas Episode-In Memory of Chris Achilleos

  Sadly, just before this taping, my friend and Dr. Who icon, Chris Achilleos passed away. His artwork was essential to Target Books in the early years. We also present our recommended Christmas gifts presented by Amazon.com. We have news, collection...

  
• 12.05.2021

  Episode 43: Chicago Tardis Wrap-up and 1984 Merchandise Special

  Today I present a wrap-up of Chicago Tardis and the countdown to Chicago Tardis 2022 begins! I also go into a deep dive on the 1984 Merchandise Special.  Was it so special? I also have breaking news from Candy Jar...

  
• 11.24.2021

  Episode 42: Chicago TARDIS 2021

  It's the time we all have been waiting for....Chicago TARDIS 2021!  Back to an in-person convention.  Here is everything that I am doing so far this coming weekend.  See you at the Westin Hotel in Lombard!  I also have an...

  
• 11.24.2021

  Episode 42: Chicago TARDIS 2021

  It’s the time we all have been waiting for….Chicago TARDIS 2021!  Back to an in-person convention.  Here is everything that I am doing so far this coming weekend.  See you at the Westin Hotel in Lombard!  I also have an...

  
• 10.30.2021

  Episode 41: Coffins and more!

  Yes, they made a Dr. Who Coffin! Who would have thought?  Here I talk about more household items from soap to wallpaper to phone products. Happy Halloween!  We have Collection Protection and the Most Outrageous Offer as well. Most Outrageous offer...

  
• 10.09.2021

  Episode 40: Classic Dr. Who Hardcovers Year 3 (1976) with Tony Whitt

  Wyndham publishers put out a total of 4 hardcover books in 1974 and 1975 using the Allan Wingate imprint. They increased that number to 10 in 1976. These hardcover releases mirror the Target paperback imprints exactly. The growing popularity of...