Podcasts Traveling The Vortex

In this week’s episode, we take a look at the novel, “Lethbridge-Stewart: The Forgotten Son”.  Taking place after the events of The Web of Fear, we find Colonel Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart having to once again deal with the Great Intelligence and its Yeti minions.  We give our impressions of this recently released novel from Candy Jar Books in a new line of stories featuring the man who would become the Brig. Also, our reaction to news this...Read more The post Episode 236 – Great Intelligence Quotient appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show, we return to our reviews of Big Finish Production’s Eighth Doctor Adventures. First up, as we near the end of season one, we review Phobos. Then Lucy and the Doctor are taken for a loop, in No More Lies. We’ll give our impressions on these two stories. Also, we look at some exiting news from Big Finish with the announcement of New Series characters in their own audio adventures. Plus, some finality...Read more The post Episode 235 – It’s All Greek to Me! appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show, in conjunction with this past Father’s Day weekend, we celebrate the fathers and father-figures of Doctor Who. We’ll give our feelings and impressions on the characters who have filled those role in the ongoing series on television, audio and the various media. Also, a bit of sad new about on actor who has had a brief stint as a Doctor. Plus a late convention guest addition for Britishfest in the Omaha,...Read more The post Episode 234 – Who Dads appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s episode we tackle two more Big Finish Production audios from the Doctor Who Main Range. First we join the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn Smythe with a surprise visit from another Doctor in #45 Project Lazarus. Then we rejoin Evelyn and Six in the follow-up story, #57 Arrangements For War. Also, MAJOR SPOILER WARNING! We give our impressions on the newly released Jurassic World, new to theaters this week, so be warned. Plus some more convention...Read more The post Episode 233 – Paddock Number 9 appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we step away from the Doctor Who Universe for one last time, at least until next year. Our final ‘Beyond the Doctor’ features Sixth Doctor actor, Colin Baker in Star Trek Continues episode 4, White Iris. We’ll give our impressions on Colin’s performance as well as give a little insight into the Star Trek Continues series and some other Star Trek fan projects. Also, the usual stuff, like news-of-the week, and...Read more The post Episode 232 – Star Trekkin’ appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we side step into another part of the Doctor Who mythos and join the Seventh Doctor, Ace and Bernice Summerfield for two Big Finish Productions audio stories in the Doctor Who Main Range. First, we share our impressions of The Shadow of the Scourge. Then we tackle The Dark Flame. We give our impression on these two stories that tie neatly into the Virgin New Adventures era of novels in the...Read more The post Episode 231 – Feeble Witticisms appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we step away from Doctor Who briefly for a fifth installment of our “Beyond the Doctor” segment. This time we delve into Fifth Doctor actor Peter Davison in the series, All Creatures Great and Small. We’ll give our impressions of the roll Davison played before his time on Doctor Who. Also, a look at some news of the week, including more back and forth between current show runner Steven Moffat and...Read more The post Episode 230 – All Topics Great and Small appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s podcast, we review the final two part story that rounds out the Fourth Doctor and Leela’s foray into Big Finish audios. First it’s Trail of the White Worm, followed with The Oseidon Adventure. We give our impressions on these two stories, and sum up the series as a whole. Also, some news of the week, including a certain assumption that show runner Steven Moffat may be around longer than previously thought. Plus, a...Read more The post Episode 229 – Eccentric’s One Thing, Bohemian’s Quite Another! appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s podcast we take a look at some more of Titan’s Doctor Who comics lines featuring the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. We start off with Ten’s line from issues number 6 through 10. Then we follow those up with a review of the Eleventh Doctor issues 6 through 11. And finally we wrap things up with Twelve featured in issues 2 through 7. Also, we throw into the mix, the three story,...Read more The post Episode 228 – All Hail Zzagnar! appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

**UPDATE** Apologies go out to Time Lord Ben. We accidentally omitted his feedback that should have followed his tip of the week. That has been corrected and the file reposted. In this week’s show we flip last week’s topic on its ear and discuss the question: Is Davros better of without the Daleks? We try to answer that by exploring what we know of the creator of the Daleks. But leading into that discussion, we...Read more The post Episode 227 – Age of Davros appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show straight off the heals of a re-watch of the classic story, Genesis of the Daleks, we discuss everybody’s favorite megalomaniac, Davros and determine if the Daleks are better without their ruthless creator. We’ll explore the Dalek history and determine if Davros has been helpful to their cause or a hindrance. Also, some news out this week in the Whoniverse. Plus another Doctor Who: Legacy – Tip of the Week. And of...Read more The post Episode 226 – The Davros Factor appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we continue our look at the work that the actors who play the Doctor have done, outside the franchise.  This time, we examine Tom Baker starring in the BBC’s Sherlock Holmes – The Hound of the Baskervilles. We give our impression of Baker in another iconic role. Also, some of the headlines making news this week in the world of Doctor Who. Plus, Shaun is fresh back from Starfest in Denver...Read more The post Episode 225 – Elementary My Dear Vortex appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s podcast, we visit Big Finish’s Eight Doctor audio line to review two stories. First up is the Eighth Doctor and Lucy in Horror of Glam Rock. Then the duo take another turn, this time amongst the gods (or so we think) in Immortal Beloved. Also, a look at some more convention announcements in our news of the week. And of course, your feedback.     Enjoy! The post Episode 224 – The Gods of Glam Rock appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s podcast, we approach another Adversary Archive, this time revisiting The Master. We review two stories featuring one of the Doctor’s ultimate foe. First a look at the Third Doctor story, The Mind of Evil. Next we tackle a Big Finish, Seventh Doctor audio, The Master. Also, a lot on the plate for our reactions to the news of the week, with some new series announcements, including some potentially good news for the...Read more The post Episode 223 – Of Two Evil Minds appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we step away from Doctor Who for a brief moment once again to review material featuring one of our favorite actors who’ve portrayed other characters other than the Doctor. This time its Jon Pertwee’s performance in the other role he made famous, Worzel Gummidge. We’ll give our impressions on his performance in episodes we chose at random. Also, a look at the news of the week, including some more exciting announcements from...Read more The post Episode 222 – Scarecrow People appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this weeks show, we look back at the 16 year gap in Doctor Who on television, commonly referred to as the Wildness Years. We discuss some of the media that kept Doctor Who on the hearts and minds of fans through the dark times leading up to the show’s return to the airwaves in 2005. We also share a retrospective on the return of the series to television and discuss some of the influences...Read more The post Episode 221 – Lying in Wait appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

We are fresh back from all of the weekend excitement of Planet Comicon in Kansas City, Missouri.  Hear a recap of our experience at this wonderful convention on this week’s show. Also, we had a chance to host a panel at the convention featuring Caitlin Blackwood, the actress who played young Amelia Pond on Doctor Who. And if you listen closely, you might recognize a surprise guest to the panel as well. With us out...Read more The post Episode 220 – The Two Amys appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s podcast, we feature a mini-Adversary Archive with a look at two stories featuring the Ice Warriors. First, we revisit the Second Doctor television story The Ice Warriors. Now, we know that we’ve already reviewed this one a while back, but this time we examine it for the first time with the linking animated segments. Then, it’s the Fifth Doctor and Peri in the Big Finish audio drama, Red Dawn. Also, more sad...Read more The post Episode 219 – Ice, Ice, Baby appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we step away once again from Doctor Who in our monthly “Beyond the Doctor” series and take a look at Second Doctor actor Patrick Troughton in Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger.  We give our impressions on the 1977 British fantasy film featuring the productions of Ray Harryhausen. Also, a look at this week’s news including a pair of deaths in the Sci-Fi world. And of course, your feedback. Enjoy! The post Episode 218 – Déjà Vu appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show, Shaun and Mel are fresh back from last week’s Gallifrey One Doctor Who convention.  They share with us some of the highlights of this year’s con. Also, some special treats for our listeners. Included in this week’s show are interviews with Lee and Sue Cummings of Tiny Rebel Games – the makers of Doctor Who: Legacy,  Doctor Who Season 24-26 script editor,  Andrew Cartmel and Voice of the Daleks and producer...Read more The post Episode 217 – The Unexpected Virtue of Gallifrey One appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.