Traveling the Vortex

In this week’s show we examine Big Finish #90 Year of the Pig from the Doctor Who Monthly Range. This story features the Sixth Doctor and Peri as they unravel the clues behind the history of Toby the Sapient Pig.

Also, lots of news to talk about this week.

Plus, our reaction to the recent teaser for Series 11.

And, of course, feedback.

Enjoy!

The post Episode 389 – A Literal Pig Pen appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s episode we explore two stories form Big Finish Audio. First it’s Eighth Doctor Adventures Season Three: #5 The Scapegoat. Then we look at the following story, #6 The Cannibalists. Find out what we think about these two adventures featuring the Eighth Doctor and Lucy Miller.

Plus we look at some news of the week.

Enjoy!

The post Episode 388 – Protocol Be Praised appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s episode we come to another end of an era as Candy Jar Books puts the finishing touches on the first phase of their Lethbridge-Stewart series which began with The Forgotten Son and ends with our review of The Man From Yesterday by by Nick Walters. Hear what we thought of this capstone to the first several series adventures.

Also, lots of news to deliver this week after a two week hiatus for us.

And of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

The post Episode 387 – End of Phase One appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s episode we review Big Finish’s Fifth Doctor story #104 The Bride of Peladon, and the end of another era as we say goodbye to another companion. Hear what we thought of this story.

Also, Shaun shares his theater experience of Tom Baker’s presentation of Genesis of the Daleks, The Director’s Cut that was shown in cinemas last week.

Also, we talk news, including the BBC Doctor Who panel coming to San Diego Comic Con.

Enjoy!

The post Episode 386 – Minus the Clams appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s episode of the podcast we review two offerings from Big Finish.

First we join Retired Captain Mike Yates for Companion Chronicle 3.10 The Magician’s Oath. This one, written by Scott Handcock features Richard Franklin delivering an adventure with Jo Grant, The Brig and the Third Doctor.

Next, we head back to the planet Peladon for the Companion Chronicle story 4.3 The Prisoner of Peladon as told by its King and played by David Troughton. Hear what we thought of this latest installment into the Peladon Saga this time written by Cavan Scott & Mark Wright.

Enjoy!

The post Episode 385 – Following Our Nose appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show, a heartfelt apology from Shaun and all of us at the podcast for the delay of an entire week. Hopefully you stuck with us.

In this episode we review Candy Jar Books’ Lethbridge-Stewart: The New Unusual by Adrian Sherlock & Andy Frankham-Allen. Hear what we thought of the recent installment in the series.

Plus, some news of the week, including our reactions to the Twitch Doctor Who streaming marathon.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

The post Episode 384 – I’m Sorry, I’m Sorry appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we look back at 50+ years of regenerations in Doctor Who. We discuss the good and the bad elements of the concept and touch mostly on those wonky moments following the life changing events for the Doctor.

But before we get to that, we talk a little about this Titan Comics Doctor Who offering for Free Comic Day 2018.

Plus our reaction to some news of the week.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

The post Episode 383 – Talkin’ ’bout Regeneration appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

This week we finish with the “New Beginnings” box set with the Fifth Doctor story Castrovalva, rounding out our reviews of all available Doctor Who television stories. Find out what we thought of the story as well as the overall story arc as a whole.

Plus, this week’s news including a new Thirteenth Doctor short story and a new story surrounding the upcoming game, Doctor Who Infinity from Tiny Rebel Games.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

The post Episode 382 – The End of the Beginning appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s podcast we look at the middle part of the “New Beginnings” box set and say goodbye to the Fourth Doctor with our review of Logopolis. Find out what we, and more importantly, perhaps, what Keith thought of the story.

Also, more news about Candy Jar Books’ Lethbridge-Stewart series five. Plus, more goodies coming soon from Big Finish.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

The post Episode 381 – The Moment Has Been Prepared For appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

It’s been a long time coming, but we have finally decided to let Keith watch the stories contained in the New Beginnings box set. We start this week with our review of the Fourth Doctor story, The Keeper of Traken. Find out what we thought.

Also, an update from our friends at Candy Jar Books. Plus, news from the theater with the announcement of a Classic Doctor Who story coming to cinemas.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

The post Episode 380 – The Beginning of the End appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.