Podcasts Traveling The Vortex

In this week’s show we FINALLY take a look at a story that has always been held in high esteem by fans of Doctor Who. We evaluate the story The Caves of Adrozani, featuring the Fifth Doctor and Peri. We’ll break it down and examine some of the finer points of the story. Also, a look at the news of the week, including more guest announcements from LI Who, and the possibility of The Five(ish)...Read more The post Episode 179 – Examining Tragedy appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we finally take a listen to the Big Finish audio play Jubilee, featuring the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn Smythe. We’ll look at the comparisons between this story and the Ninth Doctor and Rose televised story, Dalek. Find out how much we find in common between the two stories. Also, some more convention guest announcements. Plus, our reactions to the newly released Series 8 teaser. And, of course, your feedback. Enjoy! The post Episode 178 – Dalek Juice and Singing Pepper Pots appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we continue our look at soe Fifth Doctor materials. First is the 50th anniversary short story ebook, Tip of the Tongue. We present out thoughts an opinions on this story. Next we review the Fifth Doctor’s second television story, Four to Doomsday, featuring the TARDIS crew of Adric, Tegan, and Nyssa. Also, more Series 8 news with another casting announcement. Plus, another accolade for our favorite program, this time coming in...Read more The post Episode 177 – Let Bigon Be Bigon appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show feature part to in our Adversary Archive of The Great Intelligence. We take a look at the independent film, Downtime, featuring a return on several Doctor Who characters. Then a recap of the GI’s part in The Bells of St. John and The Name of the Doctor. Also, a look at some of the news of the week, including some guest announcements for LI Who and casting and location news for...Read more The post Episode 176 – Great Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we feature part one of our Adversary Archive – The Great Intelligence. We tackle our reviews of The Abominable Snowmen and The Web of Fear, as well as a recap of the Eleventh Doctor story, The Snowmen. Also, some convention announcements, including som bad news for Shaun and Mel in regards to where they will lay their heads in L.A. next year for Gallifrey One. Plus some non-Doctor Who casting news,...Read more The post Episode 175 – An Intelligent Design appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we tackle the second half of Torchwood: Miracle Day. We look at the build up to the epic finality that marks a chance in the series as we know it. Find out our impressions of the event. Also, a look at the news including an upcoming celebration of the 50 years in Doctor Who in the comics. Plus, some award giving to our favorite shows and news of an unlikely spin-off...Read more The post Episode 174 – It’s a Miracle Day appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

Sorry, again, for the delay in this week’s podcast. As you’ll hear we are still struggling with a few illnesses and conflicts in scheduling. In this week’s show we take a break from Doctor Who and tackle one of it’s spin-off shows. We give our impressions on the first five parts of Torchwood: Miracle Day. Also, some of the news of the week, including our first thoughts on the new update for the wonderful game,...Read more The post Episode 173 – All I Need is a Miracle Day appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

Chrissy turns in another convention report this week. This time she attended the Salt Lake Comic Con – Fan Xperience. It sounds like it was a fun experience with some very exciting guests, including one late surprise. She actually framed it as a feedback for this week’s show, but we thought it so special that we felt it deserved it’s own spot on the feed. Thanks goes out to Chrissy for providing the report! Enjoy! The post Side Trip 14 – FanX Report appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we review two stories featuring the Fourth Doctor and Leela. First, is the television story, The Image of the Fendahl. Then we take a look at the fourth installment of last years 50th anniversary e-book series, The Roots of Evil. Also, what might just be the end of the latest missing episode rumors… or not. Plus, a look at the other news of the week. And, of course, your feedback. Enjoy! The post Episode 172 – Extraneous Clothing Accessories appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show, Keith is fresh back from visiting Matt and Karen at Wizard World’s St. Louis Comic Con. He will have a recap of all the weekend’s event, including Doctor Who encounters and meetings with some of the Serenity crew from Firefly. Also, we tackle two Doctor Who programs. First is the First Doctor and Dodo meeting new companions Ben and Polly in The War Machines. Then we revisit The Eighth Doctor, Charley...Read more The post Episode 171 – Between the Tick and the Tock appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

Welcome to another addition of Traveling the Vortex. In this week’s episode, we tangent a bit more than usual discussing everything from Minecraft to Spaghetti recipes. But we do get back on track long enough to give our reviews of the two Third Doctor and Jo stories, the TV episode, The Mutants, and the 50th anniversary e-book, The Spear of Destiny. Also, some sad news this week with the passing of two legends in Doctor...Read more The post Episode 170 – Ocelots and Whoozles appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s episode we put aside our views and reviews, and let a few Doctor Who fans take the lead. First is an interview with a family fast becoming a favorite on the local con circuit with a passion that started as a Boy Scout project. Then we’ll here from one of the funniest performers I have seen doing Doctor Who satire/comedy. Also, we look at the news of the week, including some discussion...Read more The post Episode 169 – Fan Show 2 – Fan-tastic appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

A long one this week, but with the crammed packed weekend of this year’s Planet Comicon in Kansas City, we had a lot to talk about. We’ll discuss all the Doctor Who related events that went on this weekend, as well as much of the other sci-fi and pop culture programming that make the con a joy and success. And, some really cool surprises that we were involve with in Sunday’s “Trektacular” panel involving the...Read more The post Episode 168 – We Lost the Doctor appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

After an incredible weekend for us, including lots of work and fun, here is the panel featuring Seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy at Kansas City Planet Comicon which we had the honor and privilege to host. Following this Side Trip episode will soon be this week’s show where we will be discussing the convention over all. Enjoy! The post Side Trip 13 – SYLVESTER MCCOY at Planet Comicon 2014 appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we revisit the topic of Doctor Who fans and LEGO. Yeah… sorry about that. But, we also tackle two terrific Big Finish audio plays. First is the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn story in the Main Range series called The Sandman. Then our review of the Seventh Doctor and Mel tale, Bang,Bang-a-Boom. Also, some guest announcements from L.I. Who, as well as some of the other news of the week. And, of...Read more The post Episode 167 – Let It LEGO appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we have a lot of news to react to, including the announcement of Samuel Anderson joining Doctor Who Series 8. Also, some speculation of the possibility of new things on the horizon in the toy building world. But, what would a show be without a few reviews. This time we look at the recently released Second Doctor story, The Moonbase, with newly animated episodes. Also, a look at last year’s 50th anniversary...Read more The post Episode 166 – Reoccurring Characters appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show, Shaun and Mel return from California where they attended the Doctor Who convention,  Gallifrey One: 25 Glorious Years. The two will give us a proper recap of all the fun and events that happend last weekend at the con. They will share some of the hilarity as well as some of the embarrassments that happend at this year’s event. Also, we will have a look at the news, including a guest announcement...Read more The post Episode 165 – Somewhere in Canada: A Gallifrey One Recap appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

While at Gallifrey One over the weekend, Shaun had the chance to sit down with Lee Cummings of Tiny Rebel Games to chat about Doctor Who: Legacy the highly popular mobile app puzzle game. Shaun even has a proposition for the game makers that might very well involve a certain green mascot of ours. Enjoy the interview, and if you haven’t already, go download the game. It got high remarks in a review by us! The post Side Trip 12 – Doctor Who Legacy Interview appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we are one co-host short. Shaun is off in California for Gallifrey One, the premiere Doctor Who convention. So, Keith and I are holding down the fort here at home, and couldn’t go week without indulging in our own Doctor Who. So, this time we are doing book reviews! First, Keith gives his impressions on the Third Doctor and UNIT story, Harvest Of Time. Then, I give my review of the...Read more The post Episode 164 – Not at Gally appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

Sadly, Gallifrey 2014 has wrapped and is now in the books, but Shaun, Mel and Michelle have one last look at the festivities of this year’s con. Here is a look at the final day of the premiere Doctor Who convention that has been going on all weekend in sunny California.   Enjoy! The post Gallifrey 2014 – Day 3 – It Came From the Belly of the M appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.