VGC: The Video Game Podcast, hosted by Video Games Chronicle reporters Jordan Middler, Andy Robinson and Chris Scullion, who each week will be joined by an expert voice to discuss the biggest stories and talking points in video games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast discussing Doctor Who-related items, more often than not in threes, whether stories, guests, or anything else. Featuring a regular team of hosts, including Kenny Smith, and David Steel (not the former Liberal Party MP, MSP and leader). Our other regular conspirators are Dr John Bollan, Stephen Day and Matt Michael, with irregular appearances from the podcast's founding father, Tom Harris (the former Labour MP). We also welcome a host of great Doctor Who guests, using "Kenny's botto ...
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News to Reviews is a video game news and impressions podcast. Each week Zac and Lachy sit down to discuss the most interesting stories in gaming and impressions on the latest games.
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In Season 1 of KAREN, we unpacked the explosive case of Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with her SUV. After the first trial ended in a hung jury, the high-stakes case of Karen Read returns to court—and the pressure has never been greater. In KAREN: THE RETRIAL, we return to the courtroom—where the stakes are higher, the drama is deeper, and the fight for truth is far from over. KAREN: THE RETRIAL isn’t just about the verdict—it’s about power, ...
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He may have gone from our TV screens, but the Fifteenth Doctor still lives on.His adventures continue through BBC Audiobooks, and we're delighted to be joined by the fantastic Dr Una McCormack, who tells us about writing her latest adventure, Counterstrike.Plus, we have an excerpt from the other new release, Firefall.…
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Touch of the 'Tism Feat Hylianstagram (Pokemon Z-A, Ghost of Yotei, Halo Remake, Counterstrike 2 Market Crash, Ball X Pit)
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News To Reviews is a video game news and impressions podcast. Each month Zac, Lachy and/or Anthony sit down to discuss the most interesting stories in gaming and impressions on the latest games. Forget your troubles listening to a bunch of friends talking about what they love most! New episode the first Monday or Tuesday of every month. News: Halo:…
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We return to the earliest days of BBC Books' Past Doctor Adventures.Today, we take a look at just the third book they published, The Ultimate Treasure.We're delighted to be joined by the joyous Christopher Bulis as he talks us through the process of switching from Virgin Publishing to the BBC.By Kenny Smith
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462: The 'lost' Third Doctor story by Jon Pertwee
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It's Doctor Who's 62nd anniversary - hurrah!To commemorate the occasion, we take an in-depth look at Dr Who and the Spare-Part People (also known as The Brain Drain, but given Big Finish recently did a Third Doctor tale with that title - totally unrelated - we're using The Spare-Part People!).Originally written by Jon Pertwee and his friend Reed de…
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We know that a lot of our listeners are Doctor Who action figure collecting enthusiasts, so we're always pleased to welcome Character Options' Al Dewar to the podcast.As we occasionally do, we encouraged listeners to send in their questions for Al following some social media prompts, and we share some of your questions here, with Al giving his repl…
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Live action Zelda spotted and Eminem heads for Hitman!
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Jordan Middler, Keza Macdonald and Chris Scullion are here with another week of gaming (and sporting, let's face it) news. Patreon.com/VideoGamesChronicle for more of this muck! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In our latest episode looking at a Doctor Who novel, we're delighted to welcome Lance Parkin to The Power of 3 for the first time.We discuss how he got his commission to write Just War, the research involved, the writing process, the reaction, the audio version, and so much more, in one of our longest-ever episodes.Plus, Dave Owen reads his origina…
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Who remembers the excitement of 1994, when a new Doctor Who drama without Doctor Who was announced, featuring the Sontarans?And then - GASP! - came the news that this story would then be novelised as part of the New Adventures range, featuring Doctor Who! And it was being written by Terrance Dicks?!Kenny is joined by guest co-conspirator Si Hart, a…
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The latest of the Puffin Classics Doctor Who novels is here, and the Doctor encounters... Dracula!We're delighted to welcome back Paul Magrs to discuss writing this book, as he reveals his love of the original novel, and lots more besides.Plus, courtesy of our friends at BBC Audiobooks, we bring you not just the official audio release of this book,…
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Remember that time on Doctor Who when Mike Yates died?In our latest book club episode, looking at a Doctor Who novel, we're heading back to the era of the Missing Adventures, and looking at Speed of Flight.We're joined by author Paul Leonard to discuss his 1996 work.By Kenny Smith
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New bits and bobs, odds and sods from Valve coming soon - are you going to pick one up? [email protected] - let us know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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455: The Black Archive - The Mysterious Planet
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He's back, and it's about time. Well, 18 months or so!Today, we're looking at the latest releast from Obverse Publishing's Black Archive series, as Jez Strickley turns the spotlight on The Mysterious Planet.We discuss the book in depth, and the fascinating themes which emerge about people and place.You can order a copy at:https://obversebooks.co.uk…
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The Robots of Death return! Decades for Big Finish's excellent spin-off series The Robots, Chris Boucher returned the Fourth Doctor and Leela to Kaldor, for a BBC Past Doctor Adventure.We speak to editor Steve Cole about how the book came about, plus we have archival interviews with the author, including his introduction from the 2014 Monster Colle…
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GTA 6 delayed AGAIN and Marvel wants to work with Insomniac again...
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Accusations of union-busting. It's what's being released this winter. www.patreon.com/videogameschronicle for more of this sort of thing! 40:22.678 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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He's a New York Times best selling author. He's written tie in fiction for Star Wars and Stranger Things.Adam Christopher joins the Power of 3 to discuss his Doctor Who work, which has seen him write for Big Finish (including a script on the most recent War Master set), and now, a BBC Audio.We speak to Adam about growing up with Doctor Who in New Z…
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The Selacians return to menace the Second Doctor, in today's book club edition.We're taking a look at The Final Sanction, written by Steve Lyons, in which his alien cetations return, to encounted the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe.It's an interesting adventure, which features effective fixed points in time, before fixed points in time were 'a thing', plus w…
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Peter Molyneux ready to make up and Animal Crossing heads for Switch 2!
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Three men in three degrees of halloween costumery are here to take a look at this week's gaming news, which has turned up dressed like some mad robot. It's getting grey paint on the sofa, absolutely fuming, we are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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451: The Eye of the Scorpion and Erimem
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The Eye of the Scorpion was a significant release for Big Finish.It was the first script to be produced, which had been sent through to Gary Russell, back in the days of open submissions.We speak to writer Iain McLaughlin about how it came to be, his love of Egypt, Erimem's adventures in print, and her latest outing, A Pharoah of Mars, by Jim Morti…
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It's official - Disney+ are out of Doctor Who, and it's back in the Beeb's full control.A new Christmas special is on the way for 2026, with a series to follow - Doctor Who is NOT dead!Kenny, Dave and Brandon Peter discuss the latest developments, with guest voices from around the world too!By Kenny Smith
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We're back in the era of the First Doctor, as we take a look at the BBC PDA Ten Little Aliens.Featuring the Doctor, Ben and Polly, we speak with author Steve Cole about this novel with a unique section midway through it, as we experience something similar to a Choose Your Own Adventure-style escapade.Plus, we also have a short excerpt from Pieces o…
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Nintendo pops up, and how much would you pay for the next Xbox?
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Two Glasgow Celtic supporters (jubilant) and a West Ham supporter (worried) join for an hour of video game fun! https://www.patreon.com/cw/VideoGamesChronicle for more awesome content... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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448: Lewis Griefer's Pyramids of Mars
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It's one of those things we've often heard about - the original version of what became Pyramids of Mars.You know the one - the British Museum, mummies, that kind of thing.Well, today, we're bringing you a look at that story - we've got four readers bringing you each of the episodes, before Steevie, Dave, John and Kenny discuss whether it needed Rob…
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"Hee hee hee! Oh, my dear Doctor, you're such a fool..."Who can forget Anthony Ainley's portrayal of the Master. Once seen, never forgotten, for so many reasons.And now, he's been fully captured in plastic, thanks to Character Options. Al Dewar joins us to discuss the figure, its creation, the accessories, and more.…
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Our celebrations of all things Season 13 related continue with our latest book club episode.Today, we take a look at the Missing Adventure System Shock, set between The Seeds of Doom and The Masque of Mandragora, featuring the Fourht Doctor and Sarah, plus a guest appearance from Harry Sullivan.We explore the novel through archival interviews, and …
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Pokemon Z-A, and Xbox’s new handheld is here!
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We've got a new Xbox handheld, vanilla Dirty Dens and more Pokemon than you can shake a Sudowoodo at! And check out the Patreon here: Patreon.com/VideoGamesChronicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Doctor Who has always managed to encompass different story telling styles, whether on TV, on audio, or in print.1001 Nights in Time and Space takes a different look at various Doctor Who stories from over the show's 62 years, as it retells them in new and interesting ways.We're joined by authors Steve Cole and Paul Magrs, to discuss how the book ca…
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444: Optional Extras 19 - Pyramids of Mars
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With the Season 13 Blu-ray release imminent, we continue our countdown to its arrival.Today, we take a look at the various Charaction Options action figures which have been released from one story in this season, Pyramids of Mars.Character's Al Dewar brings the gift of memories, as he joins us to discuss the Fourth Doctor, Servitor, Pyramids of Mar…
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443: The Making of Season 13 on Blu-ray (part two)
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Copies of the Season 13 blu-ray are arriving now, after being dispatched by HMV in the UK!And to tease you with more of the new extras, we speak to Chris Chapman about the documentaries, photo galleries with Derek Handley, and commentaries, documentaries and Behind the Sofa with all-round good guy Toby Hadoke.Plus, Kenny and Dave discuss the Target…
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442: The Making of Season 13 on Blu-ray (part one)
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The countdown has begun - there's less than a week until Season 13 arrives on Blu-ray in the UK.As ever, we preview this eagerly-anticipated release by speaking to some of the people involved in the extras.Today, Peter Crocker tells us about the picture restoration, and Richard Bignell teases some archive gems in the PDF extras.…
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We return to the Thirteenth Doctor in print for our latest book club edition.Author Una McCormack drops by to discuss writing for the Doctor, Graham, Yaz and Ryan.Plus, we feature excerpts from the official BBC Audiobooks release, performed by Dan Starkey.By Kenny Smith
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Ubisoft change direction and Cerny talks PS6...
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...kinda. Jordan Middler, Andy Robinson and Alex Donaldson assemble for some video game news once more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Christopher Macarthur-Boyd on Pokemon, Silksong and more!
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Comedian and podcaster Christopher Macarthur-Boyd is back to chat about video games, comedy and more. Check out Patreon.Com/VideoGamesChronicle - it's well good! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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440: The Black Archive - The Devil's Chord
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We take a look at the latest release in the Black Archive series from Obverse Books in our latest episode.Their first book to feature the Fifteenth Doctor is The Devil's Chord, from season 1/series 14/ season 40 (delete as applicable).Author Dale Smith tells us why he chose this story - but will we get non-diegetic?…
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What Would Randy Say? (Gamepass Price Hike, Borderlands 4 Delayed Indefinitely On Switch 2, EA Goes Private, Hades 2, Ghost Of Yotei, Doom: The Dark Ages, Donkey Kong Bonanza)
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Who remembers when the Doctor, Amy and Rory met dinosaurs?Ah yes, when they were on a tramp steamer in Florida, in the Victorian era.What do you mean, you had forgotten about the novel Terrible Lizards? We speak to Jonathan Green about his book.By Kenny Smith
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It's been revealed by lost film specialists Film is Fabulous! that more than two missing episodes of Doctor Who exist in the hands of private collectore.They're expecting to make an announcement on the return of these soon, along with some episodes from season one of The Avengers.Dave and Kenny are joined by Brandon Peters, of The Brandon Peters Sh…
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MBS buys EA and Gamepass prices are going up!
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Jordan Middler, Chris Scullion and Christopher Dring are back to the video game coalface (soon to be oil-face) to take a look at the latest news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If you're a Doctor Who fan of a certain age, then you'll know exactly who David J Howe is.DWM's Matrix Data Bank consultant, DWAS exec member, co-editor of The Frame fanzine, co-author of The Sixties, Seventies and Eighties books, plus the Handbook series, publisher at Telos Books... Yes, he's done a lot, and doggedly stuck with the show through th…
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436: Optional Extras 18 - B&M wave two 2025
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The plastic fantastic are back in our high street stores in the UK.The Special Weapons Dalek and an Imperial Dalek feature in History of the Daleks set 20, while there's a trio of metallic fiends from Revenge of the Cybermen in the latest B&M releases.Character's Al Dewar joins us once again to talk us through these fab figures, and tell us about s…
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We return to the New Series Adventures range of novels, after spending a while in the classic era.Today, we're joining the Tenth Doctor and Martha in an ecological thriller set in the near future - Snowglobe 7.We speak to writer Mike Tucker, with readings from the original audiobook (still available as a download), from someone called Georgia Moffe…
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The range of Target audiobooks from The Daleks through to Rose is now complete, with the release of Doctor Who and the Loch Ness Monster.Michael Stevens, who oversees BBC Audiobooks' Doctor Who output, joins us to celebrate this landmark, bringing with him a host of clips from some of his favourite releases.Joining in the fun are Andrew Smith, who …
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Bowser out, Forza in and Wayne Rooney wants his PSP back!
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Chris Scullion and Pete Donaldson are here for another VGC: The Video Games Podcast episode, where they race through the big news from the boardrooms of Nintendo and Xbox Game Studios so that they can talk about Quest for Glory: Wages of War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Big Finish's latest release in the Lost Stories range is Alixion, a story which would have featured as part of the never to be Season 27.Original writer Robin Mukherjee has adapted his original outline for audio, with Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred back as the Doctor and Ace.Robin joins us to discuss the story, how it almost came to be on televi…
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Closing arguments, jury tension, and a verdict that split the state. The Karen Read retrial reaches its explosive conclusion. Featuring interviews with: Ian Runkle --- Host: Kristin Thorne Writer & Producer: Cooper Moll Executive Producer: Jessica Lowther Editor: Anna McClain Associate Producer: Tess Jagger-Wells Booking Producers: Diane Kaye and A…
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We're back in the territory of the Target novelistations with today's episode.We look at the opening adventure of the Fifteenth Doctor's second and final season, as we discuss novelising The Robot Revolution with Una McCormack.Plus, we have Varada Sethu popping in too, reading an extract from the audiobook.…
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Tencent fires back and Black Flag set for a return?
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Jordan and Chris are here to ask the question, 'will Black Flag's enchant like it did back in 2013?' Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 And c…
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The mystery is revealed... Just who has changed time and been plaguing the Doctor, Ace and Bernice on their travels?We find out in No Future, as the Alternative Universe Cycle comes to a close. We discuss Paul Cornell's third Doctor Who novel, plus feature the DWM prelude and readings from the book, as well as archival interviews with the author.…
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The Alternative Universe cycle reaches its penultimate chapter, as the fractured TARDIS team face a threat that's stranger than fiction...We speak to Steve Lyons about returning the Doctor, Ace and Benny to the Land of Fiction, and how his love of superheroes and literature fed into it all.Plus, cover artist Jeff Cummins discusses his work on the b…
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We've reached the third adventure in the Alternative Universe Cycle, with The Left-Handed Hummingbird.It's a hugely important novel, as it was the first original licensed Doctor Who fiction to be written by a woman, and we're delighted to welcome Kate Orman to the Power of 3 to discuss it.And not only that, but cover artist Pete Wallbank drops by t…
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The Alternative Universe Cycle continues, with The Dimension Riders.Author Daniel Blythe tells us how he was commissioned to write the 20th New Adventure, in an interview recorded back in December 2023! (That's how long we've been planning this series!)We also hear from cover artist Jeff Cummins.Visit Daniel's website at https://www.danielblythe.or…
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