Big Stuff!

It’s another “Big Idea” segment! Join Deb, Kat, Liz, and Tansy as they talk about Liz’s very literal Big Idea — big stuff in Doctor Who!

What do you think about large things in Doctor Who? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

• Liz – Millie McKenzie on Twitter: “Class of 2020. Which was your favourite? & #NimonBePraised!
• Tansy – A Night at the Opera as Ianto and Tosh spend a friends-commiserating-Valentine’s together. Plus aliens!
• Kat – is obsessing over Eurovision 2021 and is very sad it’s over!
• Deb – Reality Bomb, always a delight, has a very thoughtful conversation with Amanda Rae Prescott and Rachel Donner regarding the Clarke/Barrowman issues.

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Extra! – Trivial Pursuit – New Box!

Deb has a new version of Doctor Who Trivial Pursuit! Join Deb, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as they play some more trivia!

How would you have done on these questions? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Gridlocked

It’s time for another Underrated Gem — this time from Deb! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss a story that one Verity describes as “a good mid-level rollercoaster.”

Do you think this story is an Underrated Gem? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

• Tansy
  • Making lists for Liz doesn’t have to — Top 20 First Doctor Stories!
  • The Radio Times is doing polls on top Big Finish Stories!
• Lynne – Two Doctor Who themed doormats from DamnGoodDoormats via Etsy:
  • TARDIS Doormat!
  • RIVER SONG Doormat!
• Erika – Dunkaccino but it’s a reconstructed Doctor Who episode from the 1960s!
• Deb – Listener Justin took the Big Finish plunge!

Paradise Towers Kickstarter (now complete)
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Hats!

We’re debuting a new 2021derful segment, the “Big Idea”! Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we talk about hats in Doctor Who. That’s right. Hats! They’re great!

What do you think about hats in Doctor Who? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

• Deb – The 9th Doctor is back! His first Big Finish audio “Ravagers” has been released and it is so good to have new stories with MY first Doctor!
• Liz – Doctor Who: Time Fracture!
• Erika – Steven keeps himself busy by reconstructing recons and creating Yoda Savings & Loan!

Liz’s blog post about Doctor Who hats
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The Dominatorsion

It’s time for another Comfort Who pick — this time from Kat! Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss a story that garners more love than you might expect given its reputation.

Do you take comfort in this story? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

• Kat – Peter Capaldi reads 1984!
• Erika & Deb play Doctor Who Villains and Monsters Mad Libs!

@pipmadeley‘s hilarious “The Dominators” in 57 seconds
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Extra! – The Noel Clarke Thing

Content Warning: This week Deb and Tansy have a difficult discussion on Noel Clarke, John Barrowman, toxic work environments, and how this can affect your fandom experience. It wasn’t fun, but it was important. We understand if you want to skip this one, but if you do listen, note that we discuss sexual harassment, assault, and workplace bullying.

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Links:
April 29 Guardian Article by Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne
May 7 Follow-up Guardian article by Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne
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Extra! – You Are the Producer, Again!

Remember last year, when Deb put Lynne and Tansy in the producer’s chair? It’s time to do it again! Join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they reimagine beloved(?) Doctor Who stories!

How would you have re-cast these stories? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Do The Robot of Sherwood

It’s time for another Comfort Who pick — this time from Liz! Join Deb, Liz, and Tansy as they discuss Peter Capaldi and a spoon.

Do you take comfort in this story? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

• Tansy – Five Years Rapid!
• Liz – Doctor Who The Ice Warriors Molten Ice Vinyl LP – Merchandise Guide – The Doctor Who Site!
• Deb – a new-to-her episode of Verity!

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Extra! – Who Complete Me Returns!

It’s been a long time since we played a silly google game! Join Erika, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as we try to think like a random (Canadian?) person searching for Doctor Who-related info or art. As always, big thanks to Steve Lutz from Low Definition on The Incomparable Network for providing the format and spreadsheet!

Did you enjoy these silly shenanigans? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments! Want to give some suggestions for future episodes? Email us at veritypodcast@gmail.com! 

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The Pirate Planet of the Japes

It’s time for another Comfort Who pick — this time from Erika! Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we talk about a comfort story in a comfort Doctor Who season in a real-world season that demands as much comfort as possible.

Do you take comfort in this story? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

• Liz – Peake Season – a Big Finish release with TOM BAKER that LIZ WROTE!
• Erika
  • Steven’s Doctor Who theme with the “Wilkinson shift”!
  • Erika on Galactic Yo-yo!
  • Vinay Patel on Writing and Breathing!
• Deb – Reality Bomb Episode 088 – The Shelter In Place Live Edition 4!

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