Traveling the Vortex

This week’s episode takes us back to the Paul McGann era in Doctor Who, with the Big Finish audio plays, #52 “Scherzo” and #53 “The Creed Of The Kormon”.

Our views on these, the first of the Doctor’s adventures in the Divergent Universe with faithful companion Charley.

Plus, some news including guest announcements for Chicago TARDIS and a little closer to home at Planet ComiCon.

And, of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Nerdy Baker’s Blog

What Do You Mean, It Wasn’t Made on Drugs? (from tvtropes.org)

Sesame Street – Elmo goes “Round and Round in Circles”

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In this week’s show we join the Fifth Doctor on two adventures. First is the televised story, The Awakening, featuring companions Tegan and Turlough. Next is the Big Finish audio, Loups-Garoux this time with just Turlough and the Doctor.

Also, some news about 11 e-short stories being published on-line to accompany the 50th anniversary year and featuring every Doctor. This month’s announced author can be found on the Doctor Who Facebook page.

And, of course you feedback, preceded by a “new and improved” feedback jingle hot off the presses from Shaun. You might be familiar with the tune.

Enjoy!

Links to some of the exciting stuff by Dr. Phil and The Well-Tempered Schism.

You can hear them on SoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/welltemperedschism

You can see a couple live videos at their YouTube page, on Facebook, on Twitter their website at http://www.welltemperedschism.com/

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After many delays we present our end-of-the-year/beginning-of-the-year show. In this week’s episode a look at the long awaited Doctor Who Christmas Special: The Snowmen

Our review of the story and reaction to an article Shaun brought up last week on how Steven Moffat treats women characters in the series.

Also, some sad news with the passing of a composer.

And, of course, your feedback!

Enjoy!

Ravelry.com (sign-in account required)

Adventures in Time Space and Music

Verity Podcast

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Glenn is back from holiday and just in time, too. First, the Odd Couple managed to pull the podcast off last week with only a few minor issues, but it’s good to have the whole team back together.

In this week’s episode we tackle another Adversary Archive: The Master 2.0. We review the Third Doctor story, The Time Monster, followed by the Seventh Doctor Big Finish Audio adventure, Dust Breeding.

Also, Glenn talks about his trip to Walt Disney World (sorry for the length) and we give our reaction to the news of the week, including a guest announcement for Gallifrey One.

And of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in this week’s show:

The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One

Pacific Rim trailer

Geekquality.com Moffat post

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In this week’s Episode of Traveling the Vortex, Glenn is on holiday, and leaves the show to Keith and Shaun, so we review books!

Shaun reads Apollo 23 by Justin Richards, and Keith reviews Touched By An Angel by Johnathan Morris.

We also tackle a decent amount of news, including our reaction to the prequel “Vastra Investigates”

And of course your feedback!

Michelle’s Youtube video feedback: The Last Frontier: A Sci-Fi Film Tribue

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In this week’s episode of Traveling the Vortex, we tackle another Companion Archive with a focus on everyone’s favorite tin dog, K-9. In this show, our reviews of the Fourth Doctor, Leela, and K-9 stories, The Invisible Enemy and The Sun Makers. Shaun has been touting his love for the first story, and tells us why it is such a wonderful story. Also, learn about the Shaun’s very own mechanical “man’s best friend” from his childhood.

Also, a look at this week news, including an announcement the Ian McKellen joins the cast of the Doctor Who Christmas special: The Snowmen.

And of course, your feedback!

Enjoy!

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In this week’s episode we take a departure from Doctor Who (well, somewhat) to review the third season of The Sarah Jane Adventures. Our review of the whole series, story by story.

Also, our reaction and input in news out this week about Jenna-Louise Coleman and how her character in Asylum of the Daleks relates (or doesn’t relate rather) to the rest of Series 7.

And of course your feedback. Enjoy!

Links mentioned in this week’s show:

The Doctor Who Adventure Calendar

Saxon evidence in Love and Monsters (Thanks Michelle)

The Blonde Girl – Fan fiction that uses Sarah Jane stories and adapts them for Rose Tyler

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In this week’s episode we review… oh wait… in this week’s episode we spend the entire show talking about ourselves. That’s right, it’s been 100 weeks and that means 100 episodes, so this week a look at our favorite subject, US! Join us for a retrospective of the last 2 years.

But, it wouldn’t be a show without a look at some news of the week.

And, of course, lots and lots of your feedback.

Enjoy, and here’s to 100 more!

Gallifrey 2012

Michelle cosplaying as Romana II from “The Horns Of Nimon” posing with Cynthia Loyst and Teddy Wilson at Fan Expo Canada.

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In this week’s episode, we break out the Raid and prepare for our review of the First Doctor story, The Web Planet. Following that, a look at Big Finish audio #5 – The Fearmonger.

Also, a look at the news of the week, including a Gallifrey One announcement, award contention, and The ebook Doctor Who: The Angels Kiss, has a voice for the audio version.

And, our take on the recently released Christmas special prequel and trailer.

And of ourse, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned on this week’s show:

Vote for Doctor Who in the People’s Choice Awards

Doctor Who: ‘The First Question’ – The Extended Cut – 50th Anniversary Trailer (HD)

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In this week’s show, after wading through discussions about yard waste and home improvement, we look at the Third Doctor, seven part story, The Ambassadors of Death. This is a story we split between two weeks of Friday Night Who, and was the first one to receive an extensive color restoration.

Also, Shaun and Keith were able to make it out to see Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph this weekend. Hear what they have to say about the film.

And a look at the news happening in the Whoniverse this week, including the announcement of the return of classic adversary.

And of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in this week’s show:

Regeneration – Canada’s Newest Doctor Who Festival

Chicago TARDIS

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