I'm taking another week off to help ease some other pressures at the moment (and give myself some actual free time...) but in the meantime I wanted to share some news for the fandom, as well as announce the next-call in!

In just a few days, it'll be one year since the most recent Doctor Who episode, The Reality War, aired on BBC1, Disney+ and in UK cinemas. 12 months on, is it as bad as everyone said at the time? Join Troy and special guest Cooper Britton of Nostalgia Bait, as they discuss the highs and lows of The 15th Doctor's finale, one year on...

Between regenerations, companion exits, powerful musical moments and defining speeches, there are plenty of emotional moments in Doctor Who - but which stand out most? Join me as I take a host of your calls and debate the most emotionally powerful episodes and scenes in the show...

00:00 Intro

03:49 NEWS: Ncuti Gatwa's SNL UK Comments

08:15 15's Exit & Doomsday (First Caller)

13:19 The Emotional Power Of Music

18:29 Subtle Moments In Larger Episodes

21:14 One-Off Companion Exits

24:00 12's Death & Powerful Quotes

26:56 NEWS: New Look At Cyberman Figures!

29:51 Emotional Companion Moments

36:20 Sad Speeches & Darker Themes

40:00 Final Thoughts & Next Call-In Teaser

As we enter the depths of the longest gap between episodes in over 20 years, it's hard to be a Doctor Who fan right now when we know nothing about what's to come, both at Christmas this year and beyond... so I asked you how you felt about the fandom right now, and how you're managing to keep invested in the show - if you are at all!

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up

04:18 It's VERY Quiet For Doctor Who Right Now

06:52 The Wait For Christmas (& Beyond) Information

09:13 Finding Reasons To Be Invested In Doctor Who

15:03 Christmas Filming & Avoiding Leaks

18:15 There's Plenty Of Doctor Who Still To Watch!

22:37 DWM & Comic Cons (I Met Matt Smith!)

29:40 Tying Up Loose Ends

32:30 Fandom, Fan Films & Extended Media

38:20 A Special Call-In (& Final Thoughts)

A quick update on the podcast explaining why the podcast is taking a week off, with a small check-in on what I've been up to and what's coming soon for the show! Apologies for skipping a week, but I hope you can all be excited for next week still :)

With Doctor Who: Battles In Time returning, new sonic screwdriver replicas releasing soon, a build-a-figure Character line revealed and even a renewal of the Doctor Who Funko license, there are a few things to be excited about right now in the world of Doctor Who merchandise - so join Troy and special guest George Sheard as they chat about the best (and worst) parts of the world of Doctor Who collectables old and new!00:00:00 Introductions & Collectable Nostalgia

00:08:45 Sonic Screwdrivers (New Replicas Coming Soon!)

00:20:04 Battles In Time Returns! (& other DW Trading Cards)

00:53:09 Character Action Figures (& Yeti Build-A-Figure)

01:12:05 Lego & Character Building Sets

01:17:38 Doctor Who Funko Pops (New Funkos Coming Soon!)

01:26:01 Theorising For Christmas 2026 Merchandise

01:30:53 POLL TIME - Which Collectable Is Best?

01:33:35 Weirdest Doctor Who Collectables

01:38:24 Final Thoughts & George's Projects!

There have been a lot of companions over the course of Doctor Who's life, but who is the best? Which ones are underrated? How do my own thoughts on companions line up in a ranking system? Join me for an in-depth chat about the best companions in the Whoniverse...

Tier List: https://sortr.io/sorter/doctor-who-companions-2005-2025-hwdjs00:00 Intro

02:31 Opening The Companions Hotline

05:34 Romantic Companions

08:49 Balancing Classic, Modern & Big Finish

10:53 NEWS: New Figures Announced!

16:07 The Influence Of Rose Tyler & Sarah-Jane Smith

18:16 Comedic Companions

20:42 More Sarah-Jane Smith Love & Underrated Companions

23:32 POLL TIME: The Ideal TARDIS Team Size

26:13 The Impossible Girl

29:31 The Missed Potential Of Ryan Sinclair

33:10 Ranking My Favourite Companions

45:15 The Ranking Results

46:54 Final Picks For Best Companions

It's almost been a year since The Reality War aired and we had the dramatic reveal of Billie Piper's succession into the TARDIS - but with the fandom seemingly deciding that she's not playing the next Doctor, the question arises... who IS? Join Troy for a dive through fancasts & possible theories for who could take on the mantle of The 16th Doctor!

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro: Who's The Next Doctor?

02:51 Ncuti's Goodbye, ~1 Year On

04:43 We NEED Another Female Doctor (& Fugitive's Return)

10:14 Is Billie Piper The Doctor?

13:41 We NEED A Longer-Serving Doctor

16:12 16th Doctor Fancasts (Part 1)

21:53 Troy's Thoughts On The Next Doctor

25:41 16th Doctor Fancasts (Part 2)

31:12 Predictions For The 16th Doctor

33:56 16th Doctor Fancasts (Part 3)

38:21 BONUS STORY: Peter Capaldi Is Avoiding Fame?

41:31 Wrapping Up

Join Troy for a celebration of 200 episodes of Who's There, with special guest cameos, games, call-ins and a debut of a new segment where listeners CALL IN LIVE to debate topics with Troy! It's sure to be a wonderful time to celebrate one of the longest-running Doctor Who podcasts!

Over its 62 year history (21 of which covering Modern Who), Doctor Who has had a lot of big moments. From the best speeches and biggest tear-jerkers to the most emotional interactions and exciting plot twists, there's plenty to love in the different eras of the show - so I asked YOU to tell me what your favourite moments are! Let's debate the best of Doctor Who as I reflect on some of my personal favourites...

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction & Podcast Updates

04:30 Opening The Hotline For Best Moments

07:20 The 11th Doctor's Best Moments

12:58 The Speeches Of The 12th Doctor

19:00 Poll Time & The 13th Doctor's Best Speech

22:51 NEWS: Christopher Eccleston's New Return Offer

24:00 Changing Focus To RTD1

25:44 The Best Of The 10th Doctor

30:21 Defining Moments Of The 9th Doctor

33:26 Character Team-Ups

35:55 A Poignant 60th Goodbye

37:23 The Spectacle Of Day Of The Doctor

39:07 Final Thoughts