Episode 237 – The God Complex Equation

This time we turn our eyes to a “middling” entry in the Doctor Who pantheon. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we wander the corridors of “The God Complex”.

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 is rewatching all of modern Who, and is up to “The Empty Child”!
• Liz ordered a Romana 1 and “The Five Doctors” TARDIS console from eaglemoss!
• Erika is rewatching season 18, one episode per week, as it originally went out 40 years ago — and knitting the season 18 scarf!
• Deb loves seeing new Doctor Who content in the form of photos from NYCC!

Extra-special thanks to this week’s editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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Extra! – In Defence Of Gabbo

Deb is still getting by with a little hell from her friends! Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as Deb makes us defend topics provided by Tom and Jessica, who are “In Defense Of” champions in their own right, thanks to a rousing final round at this year’s Gallifrey One live panel. We don’t end by singing like Tom and Jessica did, but we do have a jolly good time!

How would you have defended these? (And do you have anything you’d like to hear defended in the future?) Let us know in the comments!

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Episode 236 – Chasing Amy’s Choice (Again)

It’s Kat’s turn in the hindsight-seat. Join Deb, Katrina, and Tansy as they take another look at “Amy’s Choice” to see how they feel about it after all this time. (And yes, I know I’m re-using a title, but it’s a good one.)

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 is excited about Character Options’ new 5th Doctor and TARDIS set from “The Visitation”, especially the hat!
• Tansy
  • is joyous about a new Ace and Hex story, The Flying Dutchman / Displaced, from Big Finish!
  • recently watched the first episode of Jonathan Creek, which features Colin Baker as the murder victim!
• Deb
  • is impressed Big Finish has been recording in lockdown!
  • is filled with glee that Great British Bake-Off is back, and Matt Lucas is one of the new presenters!

Berry-ty!
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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!
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Extra! – Lizbeth Myles: Big Talent, Not Finished

Today’s extra brings you a special treat. Join Deb as she talks to Liz about her experience writing for Big Finish!

Have you listened to some of Liz’s excellent work for Big Finish? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! – Pursuing More Randomness

When you just don’t have time to prep — trivia! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we return to Doctor Who Trivial Pursuit, with just a hint of the Incomparable Network-style Random Pursuit flavour.

How would you have done at this trivia? And what other editions would you have liked questions from? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Episode 234 – The (Not-at-all New) Mutants

It’s Lynne’s turn to do a hindsight-check. Join Deb, Katrina, and Lynne as they take a look back at the 3rd Doctor story “The Mutants”. (No, not the 1st Doctor story “The Mutants”. We call that “The Daleks”. Deal with it.)

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 likes having Doctor Who content in the form of UNIT Files (including Kate Lethbridge Stewart)!
• Lynne got more merch — the 4th Doctor, 13th Doctor & 2nd Doctor sets!
• Deb likes this Time Lord Victorious Timeline infographic!

Extra-special thanks to this week’s editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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Extra! – Random Pursuit

A last-minute schedule change means more trivia! Join Erika as she runs Katrina and Tansy through the special Incomparable Network-style Random Pursuit (with a strong emphasis on Doctor Who trivia, of course).

How would you have done at this trivia? And what other editions would you have liked questions from? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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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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Extra! – You Are the Producer

It’s a brand new game! Join Deb as she puts Lynne and Tansy in the producer chair and forces them to re-cast beloved (and not-so-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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