This week’s show is a short one. And it’s a good thing, too. We get a little silly this week with only one thing to review. This time we tackle the Fourth Doctor’s first story of Season Thirteen, Terror of the Zygons. We give our impressions of this early classic.

Also, a look at some of the news items of the week including push on change.org to make the Empire State Building light up blue on the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who.

Also, an announcement from this year’s Children in Need special, and some updates to L.I. Who‘s schedule which is coming up this weekend.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links and notes mentioned in this week’s show:

Rachel’s Doctor Who Halloween decorations can be found here on her blog.

The Off Broadway Theater show Doctor U mentioned by Chrissy.

Incredible Optimus Prime Halloween costume:

Listener, Lisa, sent us a photo of where she typically listens to our podcast. It’s very tranquil. We thought we’d share.

From Lisa: Humboldt Bay (the south end) is on the right and the Pacific ocean is there on the left…
The road is several miles long and its absolute beautiful.
I usually save your podcast to enjoy out there.

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In this week’s show we have a Halloween treat. We review the Doctor Who novel, Forever Autumn by Mark Morris, featuring the Tenth Doctor and Martha.  It truly is an eerily spooky fun time.

Plus, another Tenth Doctor adventure, this time with Donna. This time Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctor 10: Death’s Deal, and audio read and performed by Catherine Tate, and written by Darren Jones.

Also, a look back at this week’s news including the recent announcement that Doctor Who – The Day of the Doctor will be showing across the U.S. including our hometown of Topeka, Kansas.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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In this week’s show, we take a look back over the Ninth Doctor’s era. First a look at the recently aired, The Doctor Revisited – The Ninth Doctor. Then we gather up all the episodes in Series One to weed down our picks for the best representation of Nine’s run.

Plus, big news of the week, as we discuss the newly released 50th Anniversary trailer and look at all its goodness.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in the show:

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In this week’s episode – NEW EPISODES… ahum…sorry, we talk about the wonderful news of the two Patrick Troughton stories, The Enemy of the World and The Web of Fear.

Plus, our review of the Seventh Doctor and Ace mass confusion and randomness known as Ghostlight.

Then, Mel takes a turn with Seven in the Big Finish audio drama, The Fires of Vulcan.

We’ll look at some other news and reports this week, and of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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In this week’s show we take a trip back to the Sixth Doctor’s era for the Big Finish audio story Project: Twilight. Then we jump ahead in the Doctor’s time stream for a look a the Ninth Doctor and Rose story in IDW Prisoners of Time number 9 with the BIG reveal.

Also, a look at some big announcements, including and update to the rumor of missing episodes recently located.

And of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

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In this week’s episode… SHAUN’S BACK! Yes, Shaun has returned from the The Aloha State, and brings with him a treat, he shares his many adventures on the island of Maui.

But, before that, we do have some business to attend to, namely this week’s review of the Ninth Doctor Adventure – Destiny of the Doctor: Night of the Whisper. We’ll give our opinions on this story co-produced by Big Finish and Audio GO.

Also, a look at the news of the week.

And, of course, you’re feedback.

Enjoy!

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We are a man down this week, as Shaun is sunning himself on the beaches of Maui, but alas the show must go on. So, Keith and Glenn have brought out the printed material for some book reviews from the Eighth Doctor era. First up is Glenn’s review of EarthWorld by Jacqueline Rayner, featuring the Eighth Doctor, Fitz and Anji. Then Keith delves into a tale of mystery, espionage and spy games in the novel, Trading Futures by Lance Parkin, also featuring Eight, Fitz and Anji.

But never fear, we will have your weekly dose of news happening in the world of Doctor Who. With some more 50th Anniversary tidbits. Plus another Chicago TARDIS announcement.

And of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in the show:

Doctor Who Consumer Panel

Chrissy’s review of EarthWorld

Pictures from Brenda’s trip showing The Shard and the Cafe from The Bells of St. John

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In this week’s episode we heap on a ton of Eighth Doctor reviews, first with a look at the Big Finish – Audio GO production, Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctors – Enemy Aliens. Next, a review of the Eighth Doctor’s turn in the IDW series, Prisoners of Time. Then, a look at the complete (on screen) era of number Eight with our retrospective of Paul McGann’s turn in the role.

Also, a look at the news of the week, including 50th Anniversary announcements, interviews, speculation and rumors.

Plus, some new Gallifrey One guest announcements.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in the show:

Big Finish Games – “The Tesla Effect..a Tex Murphy Adventure” & the gamer site GOG.com for older adventures

The Hamster Dance Song

Librarian in the TARDIS – Eighth Doctor Review

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In this technically challenged show we review the Eighth Doctor Big Finish Audio adventure, Terror Firma. Then a look at BBC America’s dismal representation of Eight’s era, as we share our remarks about The Doctor Revisited: The Eighth Doctor.

Also, as usual we’ll have a look at the news of the week, including the latest in a line of Doctor Who games, Risk!

And of Course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in this week’s show:

A look at the upcoming Doctor Who Risk

Who North America

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Chrissy, special correspondent to Traveling the Vortex, wraps up her Salt Lake Comic Con reports by boldly going where thousands of others went as well… the long lines to see William SHATNER (apparently Chrissy’s autocorrect on her phone demands that we capitalize the word SHATNER).

We have enjoyed hearing all of Chrissy’s reports and would like to thank her for contributing such wonderful content for our show.

You can read more about her exploits on her blog and see pictures of her days on her Tumblr and Instagram pages.

Here are links to her on Tumblr and Instagram.

You can follow Chrissy on Twitter. Just follow @wildcat_media – Chrissy’s Twitter Feed

And be sure to check out Chrissy’s ever entertaining blog – cj’s notebook – found here.

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