Traveling the Vortex

A short episode this week, and one host shy of a full crew, Keith and Glenn discuss the Candy Jar Books novel – Lethbridge-Stewart: The Daughters of Earth by Sarah Groenewegen. Find out what we thought of this installment in the “Brig-verse”.

And we examine two short stories, The Two Brigadiers by Jonathan Macho and The Cruel Oil by Harry Draper.

A warning:  THESE REVIEWS ARE NOT SPOILER-FREE!

Also, we look at some news from the week.

And, we dip into the Goodreads Traveling the Vortex Book Club forum for a look at a review from Time Lord Ben.

Enjoy!

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In this week’s episode we talk about our adventures at Time Eddy III, which is the third year for the Wichita area Doctor Who convention. We discuss the con and recount some stories from our three days of fun.

Also, we chat about the recent casting announcements for Series 11.

And of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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In this week’s episode of the podcast, we prepare for our Time Eddy III panel featuring the lovely Katy Manning by listening to, not one, but two Iris Wildthyme adventures from Big Finish. First, it’s the beginning to the Excelis story arc.Excelis Dawns, also featuring the Fifth Doctor. Then we head to the Main Range title, The Wormery, with Iris joining the Sixth Doctor for an adventure. Hear our reviews of both of these audios.

Also, the news of the week.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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Britbox has finally released its reconstructed version of the Second Doctor story, The Wheel In Space featuring Jamie and introducing Zoe. So, we take this opportunity to discuss the story and talk about our impressions of the reconstruction as well.

Also, some news of the week, including Christmas Special news, Big Finish news and more.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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This is the one we’ve been threaten… er… promising for years. Here is the one where we ask for your continuing support financially. This is our special pledge drive edition of the podcast. Please consider giving if you can.

Also, a special sneak peek, of the upcoming Lethbridge-Stewart spin-off novel, The Lucy Wilson Mysteries: Avatars of the Intelligence, courtesy of our friends at Candy Jar Books. We tell you what you can expect from the novel written by Sue Hampton.

And, of course… COMMENTS!

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in the show:

Candy Jar Books – Lucy Wilson preorder and other upcoming books

Time Eddy III – Information and ticket sales

The Five(ish) Fangirls Podcast – 31 Days of Wholloween and other details

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In this week’s episode, we review Big Finish Main Range story #92 Nocturne with Seven, Ace and Hex, plus a look at Titan Comics 9th Doctor issues #6-10.

Plus, a look at several news items this week.

Enjoy!

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In this week’s show we review Big Finish Doctor Who Main Range entry #221 The Star Men featuring the Fifth Doctor, Nyssa, Tegan and Adric. Hear wat we think of the return of Adric in this story.

And we start Titan Comics’ 10th Doctor Year 3 with issues #1-5.

Plus Time Eddy III news as well as a big announcement from Big Finish Productions.

Enjoy!

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In this week’s episode we tackle Gallifrey 101 with a review of the new book, Doctor Who: A Brief History of Time Lords by Steve Tribe, covering the ancient, legendary civilization and it’s more notable historical figures.

Plus, we discuss TopCon Geek Expo 2017, and what we thought of this year’s offering.

We also look at some news-of-the-week.

Enjoy!

Link mentioned in this week’s show:

Free short story offer from Candy Jar Books – The Cruel Oil

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In this week’s show, we ban Shaun’s overuse of the word, “wilderness”. You’re welcome.

Also, we finish off our reviews of the Big Finish 4th Doctor Adventures Season 2 with episodes #6 “The Dalek Contract”, and #7 “The Final Phase”.

Plus, no news this week, BUT… we do have feedback!

Enjoy!

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In this week’s show we explore two offerings from the Big Finish Companion Chronicles range. First it’s Season 3: #1 “Here There Be Monsters” featuring Susan and performed by Carol Ann Ford. Next is Season 3: #7 “The Transit of Venus”, this time featuring Ian performed by William Russell. Hear what we have to say about these two First Doctor era adventures.

Plus, new of the week including more Big Finish and Candy Jar Books announcements.

And, of course, your feedback. 

Enjoy!

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