I’ve Got The Power of the Doctor

NEW. DOCTOR. WHO. FINALLY. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we flail over our feels after this intensely feel-fueled BBC Centenary special, which just happens to be the final episode of an amazing Doctor that we’re all going to miss.

How did you feel about “The Power of the Doctor”? Did you need Pepto Bismol? Or were you annoyed/confused by all the fan service? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra-special thanks to this week’s editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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Eight – Not Enough

In this week’s “Reference Acknowledged”, Deb, Kat, and Lynne discuss the Eighth Doctor’s impact on fandom, how and why he was brought into “canon”, and the importance of naming Big Finish Companions during “The Night of the Doctor.” Thanks to Christian Smith for this week’s topic suggestion. We are ALWAYS happy to talk about the Eighth Doctor!

This week’s “year of…” title credited to Trevor S!

As a reminder, many Big Finish titles are available on streaming service so if you’re curious and want to check them out (and we suggest you do!), a quick search may grab you free Big Finish content. Warning: Big Finish is highly addictive and may result in you purchasing many many more titles but we don’t see this as a bad thing!

How do you feel about Eight? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Links:
Verity! TV Movie commentary
Extra-special thanks to this week’s editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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Episode 242 – The Chimes of Midnight at the Oasis

It’s another holiday hindsight episode! Join Deb, Lynne, and Tansy as they discuss a lovely audio classic, Rob Shearman‘s The Chimes of Midnight!

Have you listened to 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:

• Tansy
  • Holiday book give-away Tea and Sympathetic Magic!
  • BritBox Australia!
• Lynne – Unpacked the Doctor Who collection!
• Deb – “The Unquiet Dead” tweet-along!

Tansy’s Big Finish Christmas marathon from 2019
Extra-special thanks to this week’s editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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Episode 235 – In the Heat of The Night of the Doctor

We needed something with very little prep for this week’s episode. Join Erika, Lizbeth, and Tansy as we look back at “The Night of the Doctor”, the webisode that shocked and delighted us all!

Have you rewatched this mini-ep 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:

• Liz has a new Big Finish title coming out, The Grey Man of the Mountain, and it has a beautiful cover!
• Tansy
  • has started playing spot-the-DoctorWho-actor in Midsomer Murders!
  • is delighted that more seasons of Grange Hill are being released on DVD!
  • recommends A Country Podcast about A Country Practice!
• Erika is happy that although Gallifrey One is postponed, the con managed to transfer the hotel block reservations to 2022!

Extra-special thanks to this week’s editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
Support Verity! on Patreon

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Extra! – The Oncoming Storm Warning

It’s an audio-based Extra! this week! Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first televised appearance of the 8th Doctor by talking about his first audio appearance! That’s right, it’s Storm Warning. And because we love Big Finish so much, we digress a LOT and talk about many other Big Finish stories we love–whether they include 8 or not. When it comes to DW audios, it’s near-impossible to keep us on track, and we’re A-OK with that!

Have you heard Storm Warning? If so, what do you think of it? And do you think it’s a good starting place for a new BF listener? Let us know in the comments!

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Related links:
Our TVM 20th anniversary giveaway!
Tansy’s post on where to start
Inconceivable!: This is How We Lost America in the First Place

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Extra! – Paul McGann in Velvet

It’s another rare recorded-in-person Verity! It’s also an even-rarer commentary track! Join Deb and Lynne as they wind down from Uncanny Cabin shenanigans and settle in to watch the Paul McGann TV movie from 1996. With cocktails, natch. It’s as much fun as you’d expect!

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Verity! Episode 52 – Listen to Your Heart(s)

The Capaldi goodness just keeps on coming! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we tackle what seems to be another divisive episode amongst Doctor Who fans, and the Verities are no different! Though we do disagree on parts of the story, we can all still come together on our love for Capaldi and Clara. And on our opinion that Deb may have a Moffat problem. (Sometimes an edit is just an edit–or IS it?)

What did you think of Listen? Let us know in the comments!

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Also covered:

• Lynne
  • can’t wait to rewatch David Tennant in Blackpool on Hulu Plus!
  • really can’t wait to snuggle a 10th Doctor plush toy!
• Erika
  • notices the Verity! Ravelry group is alive and kicking with new-Who excitement!
  • enjoys the epic rant and epic flails coming from her mom, Fangirl Prime!
  • will be on a Doctor Who fan panel at Edmonton Expo!
• Tansy is delighted that Big Finish have cast Elliot Chapman as Ben and Jemma Powell as Barbara!
• Deb
  • will be on the Doctor Who fan panel at New York Comic Con!
  • wants to get her hands on the physical versions of the 12 Doctors, 12 Stories novellas–in slipcase form with nifty new covers!

Bonus links:
Doctor Who Legacy
Mary Sue
Erika on Grumpy Listen Fans

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Lynne’s Two Cents: What I Did For Love

I’m totally bummed to have missed out on the Who’s In What discussion, so I thought I’d weigh in on some of the things I have experienced because they have Doctor Who actors in them.

Some of them were excellent, and some of them were… experiences. So, here you go. Benefit from the rabbit holes that I have explored. 🙂

Verity! Episode 28 – One-derful, Hmm?

This week we battled the evil monster known as SkypeLag to bring you a podcast full of squee and surprise. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we get happy about Who-things, gush about McGann, and find representative aspects where we least expected them. We cover our reactions to “The Night of the Doctor” and our impressions of “Planet of Giants” as a representative story for the first Doctor. Perhaps not a common choice, but one that made for a rollicking discussion!

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Also covered:
Erika watched (and LOVED) “The War Games”! Guested on The Incomparable! And wants to go see All the Whos in Whoville!
Kat enjoys the glut of new 8th Doctor gifs!
Tansy demonstrated excellent parenting by raising a child who loves “The Ice Warriors“! And plans to knit a Yeti!
Deb gives LI Who high marks! And did a squeeful interview for HeadOverFeels!

Bonus links:
“The Night of the Doctor”!
Tansy, Erika, & Lynne on Australian radio!
Tansy’s 8th Doctor recommendations for Big Finish newbies
Paul McGann on sale at Big Finish
BBC America’s wall-of-Doctor Who schedule

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Verity! Extra!-min-Eight

This extra-long Verity! Extra! picks right up where we left off last week. Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy leave the TV movie behind and spend some time talking about the bulk of the Eighth Doctor’s work–the audios and books. There’s even a brief mention of the comics. Erika reveals how little she knows about these (read: nothing), and many suggestions are offered regarding where to start.

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Jumping-on audio suggestions:
Deb – Blood of the Daleks
Liz – Seasons of Fear
Tansy – Storm Warning

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