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In this week’s episode we put aside our views and reviews, and let a few Doctor Who fans take the lead. First is an interview with a family fast becoming a favorite on the local con circuit with a passion that started as a Boy Scout project.

Then we’ll here from one of the funniest performers I have seen doing Doctor Who satire/comedy.

Also, we look at the news of the week, including some discussion about next year’s Gallifrey One con selling out in the first 75 minutes.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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A long one this week, but with the crammed packed weekend of this year’s Planet Comicon in Kansas City, we had a lot to talk about.

We’ll discuss all the Doctor Who related events that went on this weekend, as well as much of the other sci-fi and pop culture programming that make the con a joy and success.

And, some really cool surprises that we were involve with in Sunday’s “Trektacular” panel involving the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Plus, we’ll discuss some of the news of the week.

AND the launch of the Traveling the Vortex Book Club on Goodreads.com.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in this show:

Karen Gillan coming to Salt Lake City Comicon FAnXperience

Fantasy Con

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After an incredible weekend for us, including lots of work and fun, here is the panel featuring Seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy at Kansas City Planet Comicon which we had the honor and privilege to host.

Following this Side Trip episode will soon be this week’s show where we will be discussing the convention over all.

Enjoy!

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In this week’s show we revisit the topic of Doctor Who fans and LEGO. Yeah… sorry about that.

But, we also tackle two terrific Big Finish audio plays. First is the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn story in the Main Range series called The Sandman.

Then our review of the Seventh Doctor and Mel tale, Bang,Bang-a-Boom.

Also, some guest announcements from L.I. Who, as well as some of the other news of the week.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

L.I. Who 2 website

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In this week’s show we have a lot of news to react to, including the announcement of Samuel Anderson joining Doctor Who Series 8. Also, some speculation of the possibility of new things on the horizon in the toy building world.

But, what would a show be without a few reviews. This time we look at the recently released Second Doctor story, The Moonbase, with newly animated episodes.

Also, a look at last year’s 50th anniversary anthology piece in the ongoing e-book series, The Nameless City, also featuring the Second Doctor and Jamie.

Plus, a brief look at the new update from everyone’s favorite game, Doctor Who: Legacy.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in this week’s show:

Life…From the View Of a Geeky Girl (Brittany’s blog)

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In this week’s show, Shaun and Mel return from California where they attended the Doctor Who convention,  Gallifrey One: 25 Glorious Years. The two will give us a proper recap of all the fun and events that happend last weekend at the con. They will share some of the hilarity as well as some of the embarrassments that happend at this year’s event.

Also, we will have a look at the news, including a guest announcement from the L.I Who convention next year in New York (or is it?)

And of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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While at Gallifrey One over the weekend, Shaun had the chance to sit down with Lee Cummings of Tiny Rebel Games to chat about Doctor Who: Legacy the highly popular mobile app puzzle game. Shaun even has a proposition for the game makers that might very well involve a certain green mascot of ours.

Enjoy the interview, and if you haven’t already, go download the game. It got high remarks in a review by us!

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In this week’s show we are one co-host short. Shaun is off in California for Gallifrey One, the premiere Doctor Who convention. So, Keith and I are holding down the fort here at home, and couldn’t go week without indulging in our own Doctor Who. So, this time we are doing book reviews! First, Keith gives his impressions on the Third Doctor and UNIT story, Harvest Of Time. Then, I give my review of the Tenth Doctor story, The Resurrection Casket.

Also, we’ll look at some of the news announced this week.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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Sadly, Gallifrey 2014 has wrapped and is now in the books, but Shaun, Mel and Michelle have one last look at the festivities of this year’s con. Here is a look at the final day of the premiere Doctor Who convention that has been going on all weekend in sunny California.

Enjoy!

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Okay, here is a recap of Day 2 of this year’s Gallifrey One convention in California. We are joined again by Shaun, Mel, and Michelle as they recount their adventures at America’s premiere Doctor Who convention.

Enjoy!

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