Breaking The Ice Warriors

We continue to delve into the origins of Doctor Who‘s “classic” villains. Join Tansy and Erika for this chat about Martians that maybe kinda sorta look like Vikings? If you can’t see them very well? And maybe don’t know what a Viking actually looks like?

What did you think of “The Ice Warriors” and of Ice Warriors in general? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Erika – “War/Nine of Arcadia” (Green Day parody) by Sycorax Rock!
• Tansy – Author Juno Dawson is writing a new narrative full-cast podcast, featuring trans lead actress Charlie Craggs: Doctor Who Redacted!

Extra-special thanks to this week’s editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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The Macra Terror Does Not Exist

Anyone for LOTS of seafood? Join Deb, Kat, Liz, and Tansy as they delve into the world of giant parasitic crabs, mind control, and highland flings. Yes, they are discussing the 2019 animated recreation of “The Macra Terror”. Join as they take a deep dive into this murky monster and its surprise 2007 appearance in modern Who‘s “Gridlock”.

What did you think of the animation and its editorial choices? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy thing:

• Liz – So much Big Finish goodness by Liz!

Extra-special thanks to this week’s editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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The Space Pirates Treasure

It’s time for another Underrated Gem — this time from Erika! Join Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we discuss a story that is routinely listed near the very bottom of polls. Even Liz manages to find some nice things to say about this story. It’s a 2021-derful miracle!

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 gives us perspective by telling us of an 8-year-old who was surprised to discover the Doctor was once a man!
• Liz has FIVE Big Finish stories coming, including a Blake’s 7 audio with Colin Baker as Bayban the Butcher!
• Erika
  • enjoys Graeme Allen’s orchestral version of the K-9 and Company theme!
  • bops to Steven’s ridiculous Chibnall “remix”!
• We are all thrilled to have a trailer for series 13 (even Tansy, who hasn’t seen it yet)!

Tansy’s new Instagram featuring Doctor Who and Blake’s 7 costumes
Liz plays a Dungeons and Dragons character named Vailo in Total Party Kill
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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
Extra-special thanks to this week’s editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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Ep 156 – The Public Enemy of the World

Our mini-arc on competent women continues with Astrid Ferrier. Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we dip into the rollicking intrigue-filled delight that is “The Enemy of the World”. Honourable mention to Fariah for also being fab.

What do you think of these ladies? Let us know in the comments!

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Also covered:

• Tansy is still enjoying the last remnants of a Doctor Who Christmas because she now has:
  • Anneke Wills’ memoir!
  • the Doctor Who Mr. Men books!
• Erika loled mightily over James Thomson’s amazing computer-generated Doctor Who titles and monsters!
• Lynne now has A Cold Day in Hell, the collected 7th Doctor comics from Doctor Who Magazine and another P-Cap action figure!
• Deb can’t wait for the new, original release from Big Finish: ATA Girl, directed by Louise Jameson!

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