Traveling the Vortex

Rested and rejuvenated, Shaun is back from vacation, and we were able to finally sit down and record another episode of Traveling the Vortex.

This week, a change of pace in the Doctor Who universe, as we take a look back at season 1 of the spin-off series, Torchwood.

Also, Shaun recounts his trip to Omaha, reaction to the new trailer and posters, and of course you feedback,

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in this show:

Strategic Air and Space Museum

Doctor Who: The Ten Doctors

Opening theme for this week’s show is “borrowed” from TopherJ316, who’s Torchwood Theme 8-bit version can be found on youtube.com

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In this week’s episode we wrap up our review of Series 3 featuring the Tenth Doctor and Martha, with Infinite Quest, Utopia, The Sound of Drums, and Last of the Time Lords.

Also, some speculation on our part on the possibility of another multi-doctor story in 2013, Glenn recounts his proud moments about his daughters first real roller coaster ride, and of course your feedback. By the way, we’d like to apologize for the length of this episode, however, we have one fan who is going to be especially thankful for it. Have a safe trip, Alex!

Links mentioned in the show:

Zambezi Zinger (on Wikipedia)

Battleship – The Movie

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Big news this week, we have a return date for Series 6.5! In this week’s episode well discuss that and the new trailer that was released this weekend at San Diego Comic Con.

Also, our Adversary Archive: The Master, featuring reviews of The Claws of Axos, The Deadly Assassin, Survival, and Scream of the Shalka. And of course, your feed back!

Oh, and Glenn’s ONE problem with the Back to the Future trilogy? Listen to find out.

Links mentioned in the show:

Lost Comic Con Scene

Baskin Robbins

Image by Mark Lee

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What could possibly come between a match made in heaven? The parents. Dinner. And a nightclub called… oh wait… that’s not right.

Here we go. In this week’s episode, we review three more Tenth Doctor stories, starting with 42. Then we tackle the exciting Paul Cornell two-part story Human Nature and Family of Blood.

Also, Doctor Who Facebook news and of course, your feedback.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Doctor Who videos on Facebook

Doctor Who – The Journal of Impossible Things with The Master’s Ring at Amazon.com

Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka (webcast)

Doctor Who: The Feast of the Stone (short story)

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