Journey’s End of the Line

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna’s last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they’ve changed over the years.

How do you feel about “Journey’s End” (and “The Stolen Earth”) in particular, Donna’s fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to “shop small” and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year’s Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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The Runaway Bride and Prejudice

We’ll be seeing Donna on our screens again next year! Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we dip back and talk about her very first appearance!

How do you feel about “The Runaway Bride” and in particular, Donna in this story? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! – More 2023 Casting News!

Holy Moses, more casting news! Join Deb, Erika, and Katrina as we react to the return of David Tennant’s Doctor and Donna! And a new “Rose” played by Heartstopper phenom, Yasmin Finney!

What was your reaction to hearing Tennant and Tate are back? Did you love Finney in Heartstopper as much as Erika? 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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Partners in Crime and Punishment

We start off our 2021 theme with some “Comfort Who”! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we dig into a story that makes Deb happy, “Partners in Crime.”

Is this story comfort Who for you? Who or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

• Tansy – The Grey Man of the Mountain — by Liz!
• Erika – The Moment and The Writers’ Room are back!
• Lynne – TARDIS console from eaglemoss!
• Deb – Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved!

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Episode 241 – Fantastic Voyage of the Damned

It’s a holiday hindsight episode, but maybe not the cheeriest one? Join Deb, Kat, and Liz as they discuss what turns out to be nobody’s favourite Christmas special. (Yes, Erika titled this episode. Muahahaha!)

Have you rewatched this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Kat – Season 14 Blu-ray!
• Liz – The Grey Man of the Mountain!
• Deb – New Trailer!

Liz on Big Finish Podcast
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Episode 233 – Midnight on the Firing Line

Today’s recording is as cozy as the episode. Join Deb and Erika as they discuss another story that often lands near the top of the Doctor Who polls. Is “Midnight” as good as its rep? We dig in!

Have you watched this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Shared happy thing: CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON RETURNS TO DOCTOR WHO in 12 new 9th Doctor stories for Big Finish!!!

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Episode 229 – Do Blink

Time for more hindsight. Join Deb, Erika, and Katrina as we dip back and see if “Blink” is really all that or if our views have changed over the years.

Have you revisited this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? How do you feel about it as a Doctor Who intro story? And has that changed? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Erika was thrilled to hear Dan Starkey say her name during a #DoctorWhoQuiz for The Lily Foundation!
• Kat enjoyed Staged with David Tennant and Michael Sheen!
• Kat and Deb both loved Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant on The Late Late Show with James Corden!

Erika’s post on “Blink” as a Doctor Who starter story
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208 – 7 Nation Army of Ghosts/Doomsday Tripper

Okay, this “7” is a stretch but we made it work. Join Deb, Lynne, and Tansy as we dissect the rollicking, emotional, and devastating story duo of “Army of Ghosts” and “Doomsday”.

We give credit to 8 y.o. RTD (the obvious creator of the Dalek v. Cyberman smackdown) while calling out the emotional manipulation he inflicted upon both Jackie and Rose. But we all come together in our adoration Yvonne Hartman’s confidence (and tailoring) and Mickey Smith’s swagger.

What are your favorite bits of this, literally, epic two-parter? Or was the emotional manipulation just a bit too much? Let us know what you think in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Lynne is beyond thrilled that Arthur Darvill has been announced as a guest at next months’ Chicago TARDIS!
• Tansy is filled with maternal pride that her youngest bought their first sonic screwdriver – and it’s the 13^th Doctor’s!
• Deb is still recovering from seeing Christopher Eccleston at NYCC. She live-tweeted the experience in case you missed it!

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203 – The Unicorn and the Wasp’s Nest

This week is another “Lucky 7” with the seventh episode of series 4. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we talk about mysteries, celebrity historicals, classism, racism, and how we deal with media created by people with views we abhor.

What do you think of “The Unicorn and the Wasp”? And how do you deal with stories created by people whose views harm you and/or people you love? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Kat has some delicious new Doctor Who – Good Omens headcanon, thanks to tumblr!
• Erika celebrates the return of Two-minute Time Lord, with really really excellent guest essays!
• Lynne is thrilled by the existence of Big Finish action figures!
• Deb boosts Freema Agyeman’s laudable fundraising effort for Sleep Out: Stage and Screen!

The Incomparable Ep 166 – I Assume Everyone Is Awful
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