Who's There? | A Doctor Who Podcast

The BBC have finally shared their tender application system for Doctor Who, with a LOT of interesting details to note about the production, concept and targets for releasing the show. Join Troy for a dive through the document to see what's so exciting about it all!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up

02:57 The Tender Announcement & 2028/29 Target

23:14 Is 2028 Too Soon?

33:20 Reading The BBC's Pitch For Doctor Who

40:56 Could It Go Wrong Again?

43:39 The Tender Process Timetable

In the past week, AI in Doctor Who has been a hot topic in the fandom amidst the explosion of an entirely AI-generated "episode" of Doctor Who on YouTube. Join Troy for a discussion on the usage of generative AI in fandom spaces, as well as an opening of a box of Doctor Who Battles In Time: Obliterator Cards. Will we end on a strong note, or a sad one...?

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:42 AI-Generated Doctor Who "Content"

20:41 Opening A NEW Battles In Time Box

44:53 Next Time Teaser...

This week: Troy met Russell T Davies, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill are doing a "Pondcast", new Doctor Who funkos & figures have been announced, Battles in Time is finally shipping to people - and Mark Gatiss thinks Doctor Who needed to be put to rest... it's safe to say we've got a lot to discuss!

CHAPTERS00:00 Intro

02:19 The "Pondcast" Is Coming...

07:17 Doctor Who Comic Books

10:40 Troy Met Russell T Davies!

17:36 Opening Battles In Time Packs

27:16 New Doctor Who Funkos, Figures & Sonic!

34:35 The "Doctor In Distress" Charity Video

37:53 The Beauty Of Doctor Who Fan Media

41:41 Mark Gatiss' Comments On Doctor Who Hiatus

48:26 Outro

It's time for another edition of Doctor Who Hot Takes, but for the first time it's Troy in the (literal) hot seat - with a bowl of chicken tenders and a heap of hot sauce, every time a take is played that's controversial, he has to down some hot sauce-covered chicken! Join him for a spicy ride through your opinions...

The long-awaited series begins as Troy discusses his first Classic Who serials in his journey going back to the beginning of Doctor Who - An Unearthly Child and The Daleks! Join him for a dive into the good (and bad) of both stories, some news on Doctor Who figures and Troy chatting about meeting Chris Chibnall at a book signing!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introductions - Starting Classic Who & First Calls!

08:20 Troy Met Chris Chibnall!

11:38 Reviewing "An Unearthly Child"

18:58 New 15th Doctor Figures Out NOW!

20:57 Bonus Calls

23:07 Reviewing "The Daleks"

38:43 Final Calls

47:04 Final Thoughts - Excited To Go Further!

Today, a new series begins on Who's There - analysing the companions of Doctor Who and discussing their best moments, character arcs and anything else notable. First in this series, the winner of a poll on YouTube, is Clara Oswald! From her Victorian counterpart to her evolving character across 3 series and varying relationship with the Doctor, join Troy for a ride through Clara's time in the TARDIS - as well as a catch up on some fandom news!

Sorry for the mess-around but I think this one's a valid excuse - a quick update on the next episode of the podcast, now coming next Tuesday instead of today!

Now that the dust has settled somewhat after the 2026 Christmas Special's cancellation, Russell T Davies' departure and the show being put out to tender, what's next for Doctor Who? What can fans get excited about? From surprise convention news to the Circuit Breaker event and even some new merchandise news, join me for a more wholesome, optimistic take on the future of Doctor Who...

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:09 Who's There's Future Recap/Update

09:05 The Tender Bid & End Of "Modern Who"

18:04 Reflecting On RTD2/Community Debates

26:53 Starfury Convention Update

29:13 There's A New Doctor Who Convention!

31:18 Peter Capaldi's Return To Conventions & Interview

35:00 Moving Forward (Circuit Breaker)

40:30 How Can The Billie Piper Cliffhanger Be Handled?

46:17 New Figures & Battles In Time Cards

50:34 Final Calls & Thoughts

No, I'm not being put out to tender... but now I want chicken tenders again. This is just a short update on my plans for the podcast including a new upload frequency and some new series ideas I have to help keep the conversation going for Doctor Who! Please leave all of your thoughts, feedback and ideas in the comments below!

With the news out about Doctor Who's future and the fandom in disarray, there's only one guest we can have on the podcast to give us 80 minutes of delirium and laughs in the face of one of Doctor Who's darkest periods... join Troy AND CRISPY as they reflect on the news of Doctor Who's tender - and have a laugh as they catch up!