Traveling the Vortex

Welcome to our first Side Trip, and this one is our (soon to be annual) Christmas party!

As our gift to you, we thought we would give you a special episode. It’s full of special holiday greetings from our friends, and a special commentary that you can listen to while watching last year’s Doctor Who Christmas special, A Christmas Carol.

We hope you enjoy, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

The post Side Trip 1 – Christmas Party! appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

The post Side Trip 1 – Christmas Party! appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

This week, we finish up Series Four with the fan extravaganza that is The Stolen Earth, and Journey’s End. We bid a sad goodbye to Donna’s time with the Doctor.

Also, we discuss the news about the departure of Amy and Rory.

And of course, your feedback.

Cook! Cook! Where’s My Hossenfeffer!

Links in this week’s show:

Weeping Angel Tree Topper

“Cartmel Masterplan” and here

The post Episode 51 – Cook! Where’s My Hossenfeffer Key? appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

The post Episode 51 – Cook! Where’s My Hossenfeffer Key? appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

Here we are, fifty episodes in and still going strong. In this show a look back over the last 49.

Plus, our third Adversary Archive featuring the Daleks (second one to feature Davros). This week we review Resurrection of the Daleks with the Fifth Doctor, Tegan and Turlough, the Sixth Doctor and Peri in Revelation of the Daleks, and The Seventh Doctor and Ace story, Remembrance of the Daleks.

Also, our reaction to an incredible news week for Doctor Who fandom, topped off with the announcement of the recovery of two previously missing episodes.

And of course, your feedback.

Here’s to fifty more! Enjoy!

The post Episode 50 – Reservation of the Daleks appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

The post Episode 50 – Reservation of the Daleks appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

One day late due to some technical issues (Glenn’s editing computer decided to crash on him mid show) but here is finally is.

A little less heated this weeks as we discuss the very first appearance of River Song in Silence in the Library and Forest of the Dead. Then on to the companion lite story, Midnight, followed by a Doctor lite one, Turn Left.

Also a Chicago TARDIS report (x2) from Dr. Phil, and of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

The post Episode 49 – The Midnight Special appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

The post Episode 49 – The Midnight Special appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we get a bit sidetracked (yeah, what else is new?) with our love of Christmas time and the Muppets so, please indulge us.

Also in this cast, a look at more Tenth Doctor goodness with a review of The Doctor’s Daughter and The Unicorn and the Wasp. WARNING: Debate gets a little heated and the volume levels may increase slightly for parts of the show.

Also, we talk a little about this weekend’s Chicago TARDIS convention, and of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

The post Episode 48 – Exaggerated Caricatures appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

The post Episode 48 – Exaggerated Caricatures appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s episode, we revisit The Tenth Doctor and Donna, as they travel to the Planet of the Ood. Then joined by Martha and UNIT as they try to unravel the mystery of The Sontaran Stratagem and The Poison Sky.

Also, we’ll add fuel to the speculation fires as we remark on our hopes, wants, and predictions for a Doctor Who Movie with director David Yates at the helm.

And, of course, your feedback. Enjoy!

Muldwych’s article on the Movie rumors

Here is a video Keith found and is the reason why the Quantum Leap theme was going through our heads all night: Quantum Who [Doctor Who-Quantum Leap style]

While we’re at it, here’s one he found with the Firefly open: Doctor Who – Opening Credits – [Firefly – Style]

The post Episode 47 – A Dent in the 80’s appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

The post Episode 47 – A Dent in the 80’s appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

We pilot the TARDIS back through the vortex this week for our latest Adversary Archive: The Sontarans. In this episode we review two classic Sontaran stories, The Sontaran Experiment and The Invasion of Time.

Unfortunately, Glenn fell down on the job this week, and failed to get a copy of Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans to Shaun and Keith, so we will delay our review of that story until a future episode.

Also, we return with more of your feedback, old and new! And we chime in on what’s news in the Whoniverse.

So, sit back and enjoy this week’s show!

The post Episode 46 – Adversary Archive: The Sontarans appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

The post Episode 46 – Adversary Archive: The Sontarans appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

The Doctor: What’s your name?

Midshipman Frame: Alonso.

The Doctor: You’re kidding me.

Midshipman Frame: No, is something wrong?

The Doctor: Something else I’ve always wanted to say. Allons-y, Alonso!

We’re headed back to the Tenth Doctor era and the start of Series Four. It also marks the comeback of Donna Noble. This week, our reviews of Voyage of the Damned, Partners in Crime and The Fires of Pompeii. Big news on the Matt Smith front *wink* and of course your feedback. Enjoy!

The post Episode – 45 – Allons-y, Alonso! appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

The post Episode – 45 – Allons-y, Alonso! appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

This is Halloween, this is Halloween, HALLOWEEN!

Draw the curtains, light a candle, and put out the lights, for a frighting edition of Traveling the Vortex. In this week’s show, a look at three stories produced in a Gothic-horror style, The Brain of Morbius, The Seeds of Doom, and Horror of Fang Rock.

And a spooky revelation in the news, as Matt Smith expounds on comments made last week about his departure from Doctor Who. And, as always, feedback from our faithful listeners. SCORBY!

The post Episode 44 – It’s the Great Pumpkin, Doctor Who appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

The post Episode 44 – It’s the Great Pumpkin, Doctor Who appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this weeks show we revisit Captain Jack and the “crew” for a review of Torchwood Series 2. We recap episode by episode our impressions of each show and the direction of the series on a whole.

Big news this week in the realm of rumor control, with the speculation that Matt Smith might be leaving he series after next year. We chime in on that debate. And, of course a look at the wonderful feedback we receive from our faithful listeners!

Links discussed on the show:

io9 Matt Smith Rumor

Doctor Who: Re-Incarnated

The post Episode 43 – Getting Better All The Time appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

The post Episode 43 – Getting Better All The Time appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.