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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The Magician’s Apprenticeship & The Witch’s Familiarity

Is compassion an indulgence? Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as they discuss this question in the context of our chat about Davros, the ultimate tech bro. And of course we spend lots of time on Clara, Missy, and the Doctor himself!

How do you feel about “The Magician’s Apprentice” and “The Witch’s Familiar”? Was this your first Doctor Who story, or do you know someone for whom it was Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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The Deadly Assassin’s Creed

Time to revisit a 4th Doctor story with several elements that modern Who has called back to! Join Deb, Liz, and Tansy as they discuss the Master, the history of Gallifrey, and the everything-of-Rassilon.

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

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Happy Things:

• Tansy – Ncuti Gatwa receives honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire Scotland — yes, he’s the Doctor Doctor!
• Liz wrote more Big Finish!
  • The War Master: Self-Defence
  • The Fourth Doctor Adventures Series 11: The Nine
  • Master!: Nemesis Express
  • The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Hidden Depths
• Deb – funny tweet about David Tennant!

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Planet of Fire the TCE

Hold me closer, tiny Master! Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we discuss another Fifth Doctor story and dive into the history of the Master’s favourite toy, the tissue compression eliminator. This story also sees the departure of one companion and the arrival of another!

How do you feel about “Planet of Fire” and the TCE?  Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Deb – Classic Who Bly-rays!
• Lynne – a very Doctor Who Christmas!
• Erika – Doctor Who level in the Goonies world of LEGO Dimensions!

Links:
Don’t Panic! A Coldplay cover fan video for Jodie!
Polly Pocket dolls
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Extra! – Anthony Ainley Is

Time for another deathmatch! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we determine our favourite Anthony Ainley-as-the-Master story.

Which story do you think should have won? Have you played Destiny of the Doctors? Do you know where to find his scenes from it? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Episode 222 – He Blew Up Traditional Fandom

Series 12 was certainly no series 11! Join Deb, Lynne, and Tansy as they discuss the series as a whole. The additional risk-taking, the historicals, the Master, the Doctor, the Doctor, and so much more. There’s a lot to dig into.

What did you think of series 12 as a whole? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Lynne preordered the Tom Baker season 14 Blu-ray!
• Tansy
  • squees over this whole season of The Oodcast!
  • has a brand new Kickstarter for Castle Charming!
• Deb
  • really digs Big Finish’s Donna Noble: Kidnapped!
  • loves Tai Gooden’s classic Who rewatch Twitter thread!

Sage Young’s five favorite Sacha Dhawan Master moments
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Episode 221 – Remember The Timeless Children

And with that, series 12 comes to an end! Join Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we talk about how our canon has regenerated once again. We dig into many possibilities and also try to help Kat figure out exactly how she feels about this story and why. Trail mix, anyone?

What did you think of “The Timeless Children”? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Tansy is still flying through some great Big Finish, and this week she shouts out The Diary of River Song series 6!
• Kat brings us the utter joy of a mashup of The Time Lords’ “Doctorin’ the TARDIS” and Green Day’s “Holiday”!
• Erika
  • looks forward to a “festive” Doctor Who special!
  • can’t get enough of Sacha Dawan saying Tecteun!

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Episode 220 – Ascension of the Cybermen Don’t Leave

It’s hard to talk about the first part of a two-parter when it doesn’t really wrap up anything! Join Deb, Katrina, and Lynne as they discuss Brendan and the Doctor and her relationship with her companions and their feelings about her and a proper-scary Cyberman and the Master and ALL OF IT.

What did you think of “Ascension of the Cybermen”? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Kat enjoys the Doctor Who cast on Beat the Buzzer!
• Lynne
  • will be writing an article for a book Doctor Who and feminism!
  • celebrates the 10th anniversary of Chicks Dig Time Lords!
• Deb ponders the similarities of the Doctor Who and James Bond TV/movie franchises!

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Episode 213 – Spyfalling or Rising?

Two weeks in a row of Doctor Who feels like such a treat! Join Deb, Erika, and Katrina as we discuss whether “Spyfall Part 2” lived up to the amazing ride of part 1 or was a total let-down. These Verities present a range of opinions.

What did you think of part 2 of “Spyfall”? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Kat enjoyed hearing Radio Free Skaro‘s review of “Spyfall Part 1”, complete with some of her own astute observations!
• Erika
  • participated in the 50th episode special of Handwavium, Lazy Doctor Who-style!
  • wants everyone to check out Joy Piedmont’s tweet thread collecting women & POC covering Doctor Who this season!
• Deb loved Sage Young’s delightful and insightful interview with the Doctor Who cast for Nerdist!
• We are all very very excited that Liz’s newest Big Finish story has been released — The Diary of River Song Series 07: Abbey of Heretics!

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Episode 212 – Spyfalling for Sacha

Doctor Who is back! Join Deb, Lizbeth, and Tansy as they dive into how this episode started series 12 off with a heckuva masterful bang! So much dessert.

What did you think of “Spyfall”? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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