The Says WHO Podcast

WARNING: This episode contains strong language, topics of a sexual nature and some extremely questionable opinions. NSFW.Here on The Says WHO Podcast, we like to ask the big questions. Questions like who is the sexiest alien from sci-fi television series Doctor Who?For this mission, we've recruited some help in the form of cosplayer, content creator, cabaret performer, and chuffin' great Yorkshire lass, Ellie Jolly. So join us for what may be our most unhinged episode yet, as we play Smash or Pass with Doccy Who aliens. 💬 Do you agree with our rankings? Who are your Whoniverse 'Hear Me Out's? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodELLIE JOLLY: @elliejolly_Theme music by Sam Dinley

We've rocked up on the red planet this week, for a Victorian-era Ice Warrior adventure. This is an oft-forgotten Capaldi story, but does it deserve a reappraisal, or should it be left in the Martian dust?💬 What do you think of this story? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell so you never miss an episode.Next week, we're joined by Ellie Jolly to rank the Whoniverse's sexiest aliens!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start7:17 REVIEW48:13 TRIVIA59:11 LISTENER THOUGHTS1:02:15 The EndCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

Here there be witches... Kat & Tip reunite after their summer breaks to discuss an oft-forgotten and overlooked story of the Jodie Whittaker era: The Witchfinders. So, is this tale of medieval misogyny a hidden gem, or is it best left in a pile of alien mud...?

💬 What do you think of this story? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow the show so you never miss an episode.Next week, we're back to review another story that doesn't seem to get talked about (even though it's one of Kat's favourite stories): Series 10's Empress of Mars.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start

4:45 BBC Studios Pitching for Show

10:26 Kat Reviewing Big Finish's 12DAs for DWM

14:54 REVIEW

1:15:42 TRIVIA

1:28:46 LISTENER THOUGHTS

1:39:50 The EndCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week, Tip is joined by guest co-host Josh Carr to tackle one of the biggest questions facing Doctor Who: who should be writing the show?From established TV drama writers to exciting newcomers, we build a big wishlist of writers we'd love to see lend their talents to the TARDIS. We'll be discussing what makes a great Doctor Who script, the balance between experienced genre writers and fresh creative voices, and which writers from television, film, theatre and beyond could bring something completely new to the Whoniverse.💬 What do you think of our picks? Who would you like to see write on the show? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.Next week, it's the return of the Kat, as we whizz back to the Dark Ages to review The Witchfinders! TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start15:40 Phoebe Waller-Bridge25:53 Mike Flanagan30:31 Andy Weir42:23 Charlie Brooker51:14 Rian Johnson, Vince Gilligan, Gordon Smith58:19 James Graham1:04:47 Tony Gilroy1:10:48 Jack Thorne1:21:49 Alex Garland1:25:05 Steve Pemberton & Reece Shearsmith1:29:23 Sally Wainwright1:36:32 Grant Morrison1:41:48 Lisa McGee1:51:40 Kaliane Bradley1:56:32 Daisy May Cooper & Selin Hizli2:02:09 John Finnemore2:04:50 Howard Overman2:06:29 Quickfire Picks2:14:29 Mackenzie Crook2:18:54 Lucy Prebble2:25:02 EU Writers2:29:43 Closing ThoughtsCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodJOSH CARR: @joshryancarrTheme music by Sam Dinley

No TV episodes? No problem. This week, we're proving that some of the Doctor's greatest adventures never made it to telly.

This week on The Says WHO Podcast, Kat is joined by special guest co-host Jack Alexander to dive into the rich world of Doctor Who expanded media. From Big Finish audios and novels to comics and spin-offs, these are Kat and Jack's absolute favourites (in between all the tangents...).

💬 What are your favourite pieces of expanded media? Let us know in the comments!

🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.

Next week, Tip is joined by guest co-host Josh Carr to talk about writers we'd love to see on the show!

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 The Start

10:16 Touched by an Angel

16:13 Tangent #1

27:12 Dalek Empire / Cyberman

32:23 Tangent #2

35:33 Tangent #3

39:43 The Eleventh Doctor Chronicles

45:48 The Chimes of Midnight

48:30 The Holy Terror

50:50 60s TV Comic Strip

59:54 Titan Comics

1:03:21 Target Novelisations

1:11:34 The Light at the End

1:14:16 Out of Time

1:15:21 Daughter of the Gods

1:17:41 Circuit Breaker

1:24:50 Tangent #4

1:38:21 Quickfire Round

1:41:03 LISTENER THOUGHTS

1:44:31 TRIVIA

2:01:14 Kat tries to do the outro...

CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopod

JACK ALEXANDER: @An_awful_Jack

Theme music by Sam Dinley

"And I suppose... If it's my last chance to say it..."

This week, Kat & Tip are heading back to Canary Wharf for one of the biggest finales in modern Doctor Who as we revisit Army of Ghosts and Doomsday, 20 years on!

From the mystery of the ghosts to the unforgettable Dalek reveal, the iconic Dalek vs Cybermen trash talk, Torchwood's debut, and one of the most emotional companion exits the show has ever produced, there's a lot to unpack.

Did Russell T Davies balance spectacle and emotion? Does Daleks vs Cybermen live up to its promise? And after 20 years... does this finale still hit as hard?

💬 What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know in the comments!

🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.

Next week, join Kat & special guest co-host, Jack Alexander, as they talk their favourite pieces of expanded media!

"And I suppose... If it's my last chance to say it..."This week, Kat & Tip are heading back to Canary Wharf for one of the biggest finales in modern Doctor Who as we revisit Army of Ghosts and Doomsday, 20 years on!From the mystery of the ghosts to the unforgettable Dalek reveal, the iconic Dalek vs Cybermen trash talk, Torchwood's debut, and one of the most emotional companion exits the show has ever produced, there's a lot to unpack. Did Russell T Davies balance spectacle and emotion? Does Daleks vs Cybermen live up to its promise? And after 20 years... does this finale still hit as hard? 💬 What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.Next week, join Kat & special guest co-host, Jack Alexander, as they talk their favourite pieces of expanded media!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start1:22 RIP Justin Richards4:26 For the Love of Time and Space Con Guests12:28 Ncuti Gatwa Becomes a Doctor13:36 Kat on A Chat With...17:42 REVIEW21:06 Lasting Impact23:48 Opening26:03 Jackie & The Ghosts41:07 Ghostbusters45:12 Cybermen Reveal53:17 Torchwood & Yvonne Hartman1:06:39 Rose1:10:15 Cliffhanger1:14:39 Daleks vs Cybermen1:24:49 Jackie & Pete1:30:40 The Doctor & Rose1:41:59 Bad Wolf Bay1:37:55 TRIVIA1:45:02 LISTENER THOUGHTS

CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopod

Theme music by Sam Dinley

A dramatic death. An impossible mystery. And an incredibly forgettable monster (in the best way possible!).

This week marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, so Kat & Tip are travelling across the pond to revisit Steven Moffat's blockbuster Series 6 opener, The Impossible Astronaut and Day of the Moon. Expect oodles of mysteries, creepy villains, big reveals, and plenty to debate along the way.

💬 What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know in the comments!

🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.

Next week, make sure you've got your tissues to hand, as we're revisiting Army of Ghosts/Doomsday for its 20th anniversary...

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 The Start

1:34 REVIEW

2:23 Why Kat doesn't like this story...

8:06 Opening

11:41 The Doctor's Death

15:07 Series 6 Arc

20:04 River Song

23:06 Tone & Pacing

31:43 Espionage

36:10 Canton

39:53 Conspiracy Theories

42:59 Nixon & Watergate

49:53 The Silence

58:40 Rory

1:00:26 Cliffhanger #1

1:05:17 Day of the Moon

1:07:48 The Silence's Plan

1:14:21 Horror

1:19:30 Amy

1:26:10 Defeating the Silence

1:34:05 Amy's Pregnancy

1:35:14 Cliffhanger #2

1:37:55 TRIVIA

1:45:02 LISTENER THOUGHTS

CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopod

Theme music by Sam Dinley

Doctor Who has one of the richest rogues galleries in all of fiction, but whilst some villains seem to return every other series, others have been left gathering dust in the Time Vortex.

This week, Kat & Tip dive into the villains they think deserve another shot at the spotlight. From classic-era foes crying out for a modern revival to New Who creations that vanished too soon, we're pitching our dream returns and discussing how these characters could be reintroduced for a new generation of fans.

💬 Which villains would you like to see make a comeback? Let us know in the comments!

🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.

Next week, Kat & Tip are going stateside for The Impossible Astronaut/Day of the Moon!

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 The Start

1:23 For the Love of Time and Space Con Announced

5:51 Battles in Time: First Doctor Set Announced

8:01 Villains That Should Return

10:11 Morpho

17:33 Krillitanes

23:59 Autons

29:52 The Monk

40:54 Cybermen

48:48 Axons

53:19 Silurians

59:51 Terileptils

1:01:20 Sycorax

1:07:41 Sirens

1:13:27 Mara

1:20:45 Fenric

1:23:03 Listener Thoughts

CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopod

Theme music by Sam Dinley

GET IN THE CHURCH! This week, we're heading back to 1987 to save our dads, but seal the fate of a very unfortunate vase...

It's Father's Day, and Kat & Tip are here to talk about why, even two decades on, this is still one of the most emotional Doctor Who stories of all time...

💬 What are your thoughts on Father's Day? Where does it rank for you against the rest of Series 1? Let us know in the comments!

🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.

Next week, join us where we'll be discussing which villains we want to see making a comeback, so make sure YOU come back for that!

(NB. Apologies if the audio quality is a little bit janky this week - our mic settings reset. But all shall be fixed for next week, promise!)

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 The Start

37:35 REVIEW

1:35:45 Trivia

1:52:35 Listener Thoughts (feat. Kat's Jingle)

CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopod

Theme music by Sam Dinley

Happy Pride Month! This week on The Says WHO Podcast, we're joined by the wonderful co-creators of Gallifrey Cabaret, Reece Connolly and Carrot, for a chat about the history of the project, and the importance and impact of LGBTQ+ characters, storylines and themes in Doctor Who.Gallifrey Cabaret is an unofficial queer-centred cabaret show, inspired by (and celebrating) the world of Doctor Who. Their shows often feature drag, burlesque, music, stand-up and circus performance, along with many a cheeky joke and a whole lot of heart (two of those actually...).Reece and Carrot performed the first show back in 2021, and later this month they will be celebrating Gally Cab's fifth birthday was a special show and event at London's Clapham Grand.

Tickets are running low but there are still a few left up for grabs (https://www.outsavvy.com/event/35266/the-gallifrey-cabaret-big-birthday-bash-the-clapham-grand#anchor).

They will also be touring in several cities around the UK later in the year, so keep your eye out for announcements on their socials/website soon!💬 Have you been to any Gallifrey Cabaret shows/events? What's your favourite memory? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.

GALLIFREY CABARET:Twitter/X: @gallycabBluesky: @gallycab.bsky.socialInstagram: @gallifreycabaretTikTok: @gally.cabWebsite: www.gallifreycabaret.co.ukCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley