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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209 – Nightmare in Silver Nemesis

It’s back to the 7th Doctor’s era for another 7&7 chat. Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we talk about Doctor Who‘s 25th anniversary story, “Silver Nemesis”. AKA, “Remembrance of the Daleks…Again”.

What do you think of this story? Is received fan wisdom correct this time? Or is this episode pure gold silver? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Liz is writing for Big Finish again, this time for River Song!
• Erika finally bought her membership to Chicago TARDIS!
• Deb delights in Jodie Whittaker’s delight at meeting members of Coldplay!

Extra-special thanks to this week’s guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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207 – Ghost Light My Fire

7&7 brings us back to the 7th Doctor! Join Deb, Lizbeth, and Lynne as they discuss “Ghost Light”. They do talk about things other than Ace-in-a-tux, but let’s face it, that’s one of the more important aspects of this story.

How do you feel about Ghost Light? Or about Ace in a tux? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Liz is thrilled to be writing for the 12th Doctor again in Big Finish’s The Twelfth Doctor Chronicles!
• Lynne is excited about the updated version of the Doctor Who Character Encyclopedia!
• Deb is pleased to learn that Christopher Eccleston finds interacting with Doctor Who fans to be a healing experience!

Extra-special thanks to this week’s guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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201 – Cyanide and Happiness Patrol

Happiness will prevail! Join Deb, Lizbeth, and Lynne as they discuss the noir, the camp, the political, and the social aspects of this 7th Doctor-and-Ace story.

What are your thoughts about “The Happiness Patrol”? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Liz celebrated 20 years of Big Finish with a video during the livestream!
• Lynne saw a bit of Doctor Who The Edge of Time, the VR game!
• Deb is also super excited about Big Finish’s 20th anniversary and the special titles they’re releasing!

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189 – Strange Matter of Time and the Rani

7&7 continues with the very first story of the 7th Doctor’s era. Join Deb, Erika, Lizbeth, and Lynne as we talk about the rocky early days of Sylvester McCoy’s run on the show. As you might expect, there’s also a lot of talk about the Rani, and even some love for Mel. If you’re hoping for an hour of slagging-off this story, kindly try another podcast, because we can’t help you.

What do you think of “Time and the Rani”, or the 7th Doctor, or the Rani, or Mel, or anything else we covered here? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Lynne decided to attend C2E2 when she learned both Matt Smith AND David Tennant will be there!
• Erika can’t wait for the Verity! meet-up, In Defense Of, and the Academic Symposium at Gallifrey One!
• Liz
  • reminds you to pre-order The Astrea Conspiracy from Big Finish!
  • will be at Gally with her sister!
• Deb
  • has some great interviews at Gally: Katy Manning, William Russell, Carole Anne Ford, plus a #meWho panel!
  • eagerly anticipates David Tennant’s new podcast!

David Tennant and Catherine Tate on Chain Reaction
Doctor Who: Race Against Time
Verity! Extra! – Matt Smith, Adieu and JN-T Ado
Radio Free Skaro‘s “Time and the Rani” commentary with WhoFX
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Episode 147 – Survival Kit(ling)

Our year of loves and lasts continues with a rather big “last”. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we discuss 1989’s “Survival”, which was a “last” in many ways, although it wasn’t originally intended as such.

How do you feel about 7’s last full story? What did you think of the Cheetah People’s costumes? Is that infamous line really the nadir of Sylvester McCoy’s performances on Doctor Who? Let us know in the comments!

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Also covered:

• Lynne had moving prep help from Michi Trota, Jesse Lex, and Dolores and Matt Peters (the latter two gave them Doctor Who LEGO Dimensions goodies), and Matt hosts two podcasts:
  • Since Last We Spoke!
  • Digital Dumpster Diving!
• Erika
  • discovers “What if John Carpenter did a Doctor Who Theme?”!
  • cannot wait for LI Who and hopes to see you there!
• Liz is filled with delight and squee and Great Emotion because the next Doctor is a woman!
• Deb blatantly steals borrows a game from Kim Rogers and Sage Young at Head Over Feels and wants you to submit your ideas for “This or That” for future Verity fun!

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Verity! Episode 6 – All Seven and We Watch Ace Fall

It’s official! We have finally made our way back to the classic series. This week Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne discuss the virtues (and possible lack thereof–though not according to Liz) of The Curse of Fenric. It’s new to Deb, it might as well be new to Erika, and it’s clear Liz and Lynne have seen it a few times.  Just a few…

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Also covered:
Ice Warriors!
Doctor Who 50th Celebration, ExCeL London!
Calgary Expo!
Long Island Doctor Who!

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