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Okay, here is a recap of Day 2 of this year’s Gallifrey One convention in California. We are joined again by Shaun, Mel, and Michelle as they recount their adventures at America’s premiere Doctor Who convention.   Enjoy!     The post Gallifrey 2014 Day 2 -Tea O’Clock appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

Day one of the Gallifrey convention in sunny California is in the books, and Shaun and Mel are gearing up for day two! But, first we have for you the listener, a recap of the excitement of day one and the Vortex crew is joined by Canadian corespondent (and Traveling the Vortex Tumblr page administrator) Michelle!   Enjoy!     Stay tuned! More updated to come. The post Gallifrey 2014 Day 1 – Gallifrey Stands and Shaun is Rusty appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

Okay, plagued with technical challenges and WiFi limitations, the Gallifrey LobbyCon update was delayed.  However, we didn’t think the recaps would be complete if we didn’t include it. So, slightly out of order, Shaun an Mel present to us, day 0 of the con happening his weekend in sunny california. Enjoy!   The post Gallifrey 2014 Day 0 – The Drunken Giraffe Gaffe appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we step away from our reviews of video and audio media and step into the universe of gaming. First we delve into two table top formats, number one being Doctor Who Monopoly. We’ll give our impressions on design and gameplay. Next up is Doctor Who the Card Game, and a look at the play mechanics and design. And then we move into the electronics and software medium and finally get around...Read more The post Episode 163 – The Long Games appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s podcast we take a look in on the Eighth Doctor and companions Charley and C’rizz in the Big Finish Main line audios, Scaredy Cat and Other Lives. And speaking of Charley, our reactions to an announcement by Big Finish to give Ms. Pollard her own series of audios. Also, some news of the week, including a certain Time Lords next choice of wardrobe for the upcoming series. Plus, more news of the...Read more The post Episode 162 – Every Girl’s Crazy About a Sharp Dressed Time Lord appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the final installment in the ‘E-Space Trilogy’ with Warriors’ Gate. We give our impressions on this last in the story arc and then we take a look back at the trilogy as a whole. Also, some big news for Kansas City’s Planet Comicon, and I mean bigger than Shatner (well, for us and other Whovians). A Doctor is coming to the midwest! Plus, some pretty big...Read more The post Episode 161 – The Lion Sleeps Tonight appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we look at two, yes two Fourth Doctor stories.  First is the third in the line of Big Finish Audios featuring Four and Leela, in the historical piece, The Wrath of the Iceni. Then we make a trip back into E-space to visit a thus far stranded Fourth Doctor and Romana II for the blood curdling story, State of Decay. Also, some grim news as we lost some more Doctor Who connections...Read more The post Episode 160 – Evil and Medieval appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s podcast we head back to the Fourth Doctor era with two stories from the scarfed one. First, we take a look at the second Big Finish Fourth Doctor audio, The Renaissance Man. Then, a peek in at the story that introduced Adric to the world with Full Circle, taking us into our first adventure in E-Space. Plus, a look at the news of the week, including some terrific announcements for not just...Read more The post Episode 159 – Runny Science Man appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

Our first podcast of the New Year and in this week’s show we shrink ourselves down to enjoy an oversized episode with lots of great content. First its a heaping portion on the First Doctor, Susan, Ian and Barbara story, Planet of Giants. Then we take a look at the first in a series of ebook published by Penguin Publishing for the 50th Anniversary, starting with A Big Hand for the Doctor. Then, a swan...Read more The post Episode 158 – Good Thing She Didn’t Touch the Seeds appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s podcast we say so long to Matt Smith and the Eleventh Doctor. We give our impressions of this year’s Christmas special and swan song for Eleven, while we welcome a new era of Doctor Who with the introduction of Peter Capaldi. Also, the long awaited promotion of Keith as with the regeneration of “his Doctor” we usher in a new era for the podcast as well. Plus, a look at the recent...Read more The post Episode 157 – So Long and Thanks For All the Fez appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this weeks podcast, we celebrate the holiday season with our Christmahanakwanzika party, and you’re invited. Also, we complete our review of the Audio Go / Big Finish series Destiny of the Doctor, this time with The Time Machine. We’ll give our impressions of this story, as well as an overall view of the series as a whole. Plus, the moment is near. No, not that moment, the episode in which we say good by...Read more The post Episode 156 – A Winter Festive Holiday Party appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

This week’s podcast is finally here! Look on the bright side, it’s sooner than last weeks. In this week’s show we discuss the 11th and final The Doctors Revisited: The 11th Doctor. We talk about our impressions on this last installment to the BBC America series looking back on all the Doctors, thus far. And, we wrap up our reviews of the IDW comic book series, Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time. Our take on the...Read more The post Episode 155 – A Companion True? appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s episode we revisit that menace to the universe with our Cybermen Adversary Archive 4. This time we review the First Doctor’s final appearance in The Tenth Planet. Then, a look at the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa story, Spare Parts, by Big Finish. Also, a look at the news of the week including the recent exciting announcement about Series 8. And, of course, your feedback! Enjoy! Links mentioned in this show: Air Bods...Read more The post Episode 154 – You Will Be Processed appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

Listener and Traveling the Vortex guest correspondent, Rachel is back home from her adventure to Chicago TARDIS over the Thanksgiving weekend. She has been gracious enough to file a report on her trip for this special Side Trip edition of the show. If you’d like to see more about the journey, be sure to visit her website – Styles and Smarts If you, too went to Chicago TARDIS, please feel free to share your pictures,...Read more The post Side Trip 11 – Rachel’s Chicago TARDIS Recap appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

From the very beginning, it is clear that the Master is somehow involved. By the end, for the Doctors, there may only be darkness. In this week’s episode, we delve into some multi-Doctor goodness with the Big Finish Audio story, The Light at the End. We discuss it’s impressive structure and what makes it a perfect multi-Doctor venue. Also, we’ll tackle some of the big news stories of the week and some are convention updates...Read more The post Episode 153 – Happy Thanksgivukkah! appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

The day finally arrived, and the three of us have been on a three day emotional high. But, as we settle down, weary from the journey, we realize that the celebrations go on. The fiftieth anniversary year is not over, it’s only now in full swing. That being said, it’s time for us to reveal our opinions of the weekend’s goodness, and share our reviews of An Adventure in Space and Time, The Day of...Read more The post Episode 152 – Gallifrey Stands, Oh the Feels appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we added a little something extra that wasn’t on the schedule. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are aware that Steven Moffat and The BBC offered us a little surprise last week, with the release of The Night of the Doctor, featuring the long awaited return of Paul McGann on film as the Eighth Doctor. That could not go unaddressed, so finally our review of the minisode. But, business...Read more The post Episode 151 – It’s GrrrrEight! appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we announce the winners of our download contest. Congratulations to those getting a vinyl figure. Also, we review the Tenth Doctor and Martha story in the recent Prisoners of Time story arc with issue number 10. Then we take a look at the Third Doctor story, The Dæmons and all its goodness. Plus, a look at the Day of the Doctor trailers that were released this weekend, ahead of this month’s...Read more The post Episode 150 – Celebrations Abound and the Winners Are… appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

This week’s show is a short one. And it’s a good thing, too. We get a little silly this week with only one thing to review. This time we tackle the Fourth Doctor’s first story of Season Thirteen, Terror of the Zygons. We give our impressions of this early classic. Also, a look at some of the news items of the week including push on change.org to make the Empire State Building light up blue...Read more The post Episode 149 – One Forty Mime appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

In this week’s show we have a Halloween treat. We review the Doctor Who novel, Forever Autumn by Mark Morris, featuring the Tenth Doctor and Martha.  It truly is an eerily spooky fun time. Plus, another Tenth Doctor adventure, this time with Donna. This time Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctor 10: Death’s Deal, and audio read and performed by Catherine Tate, and written by Darren Jones. Also, a look back at this week’s news...Read more The post Episode 148 – Eerily Spooky appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.