Ep 187 – Resolution OF THE DALEKS

Happy New Year to one and all! Especially happy because we have some current Doctor Who to discuss! Jon Deb, Erika, and Tansy as we dig into this “Resolution” of series 11.

What did you think about this ep? Was it a better finale than the previous episode? Did you miss the Daleks? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things (and one sad thing):

• Erika was delighted with Steven’s reaction to his Christmas gift of the Paul Smith scarf the Doctor wears in this episode!
• Tansy
  • mourns the loss of Dame June Whitfield.
  • enjoys Muse of Fire and Iris Wildthyme and the Claws of Santa from Big Finish!
• Deb took a social media break and thus watched “Resolution” without knowing much of anything about fanticipation!

Hammer House of Podcast watches Dr. Who & the Daleks
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Extra! – Best Christmas (Gaming) Ever!

It’s Christmas, but there’s no new Doctor Who today! To help you cope, we’re gifting you with some truly epic holiday cheer. Join Lizbeth as she shepherds Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy through our very first role-playing adventure! That’s right. It’s a very special Christmas-Doctor Who RPG! (And yes, this was a surprise to everyone but Liz, so those reactions are 100% legit.)

Which companion would you play? And how did you like our Christmas adventure? Let us know in the comments!

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Ep 186 – A Very Different Sort of Season

We have reached the end of Jodie Whittaker’s first season as the Doctor. Join Deb, Erika, Lizbeth, and Tansy as we talk about the series as a whole — the arc-or-not, the villains-or-not, the development-or-not, the consequences-or-not, and much more. We liked a lot, we questioned some of it, and as usual, we don’t all agree on the details but have a delightful time breaking it down.

What are your overall thoughts on series 11? Did they play it too safe? Is the Doctor too perfect? Do you want some classic monsters next season? Let us know in the comments!

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Ep 185 – The Last Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos

Yes. That is really what this episode is called. Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we stumble over the title, and possibly stumble a bit over the episode itself–or at least, over this as a “finale”.

What did you think of “The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos” as a finale for this series? Or even just as an episode itself? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Erika adores Radio Free Skaro‘s Fluid Links – LEGO Video Versions!
• Lynne had a great time at Chicago TARDIS!
• Deb
  • looks forward to seeing “The Macra Terror” animated!
  • is super-duper excited that Liz’s 12th Doctor Big Finish story, The Astra Conspiracy, has a cover!

Deb’s interview with Anneke Wills
Season 19 Blu-Ray
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Ep 184 – Calgon: It Takes You Away

This weird and froggy episode may not have landed perfectly for all of us, but we find a lot to say. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lizbeth as we dive through the looking glass and into Norway. There’s a lot to cover, but really, it’s all about the sandwich.

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

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Happy things:

• Liz
  • is doing a commentary on Dr. Who and the Daleks for Hammer House of Podcast!
  • acquired two new Eaglemoss figurines: an Ice Warrior and Koquillion!
• Erika got to watch Doctor Who with an enthusiastic, but very well–behaved girl gang!
• Kat spotted some amazing Kerblam! fanart by daisydandy!
• Deb
  • looks forward to a knitting pattern inspired by the 13th Doctor’s New Year’s ep scarf!
  • will be creating felt ornaments from the Doctor Who Pattern Book!

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Ep 183 – The Witchfinders’ Keepers

There may have a dearth of Verities this week, but the podcast must go on! Join Deb and Tansy as they break down “The Witchfinders”. There’s a wealth of good stuff to dig into: history, feminism, the Doctor dealing with history and feminism, and, of course, Alan Cumming’s acting.

How did this story strike you? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

• Tansy highly recommends this 13th Doctor wrap pattern on Ravelry!
• Deb is delighted by the care that has gone into the VAM for the Season 18 Blu-Ray release!

Eruditorum Presscast: Kerblam!
Article on King James’ sexuality
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Ep 182 – Kerblam!!

It’s a very special episode of Verity! Why? Not just because today’s Doctor Who episode has an exclamation point just like we do — it’s also because we have three Verities in the same room to do a hot-take style review! Join Deb, Erika, and Katrina as we give our pretty much immediate reactions to this week’s episode.

What did you think of “Kerblam!”? Let us know in the comments!

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“Folding Beijing”
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lax
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