Best Fangs Bangs Podcasts (2025)

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Wish World / The Reality War 1:24:53

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3M ago1:24:53

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As Mrs Flood kept reminding us, the finale was on 24th May 2025, but a combination of jetlag and food poisoning conspired to keep our thoughts from you until now. But all's that's behind us - here's our slightly cooled-off take on Wish World and The Reality War, along with some overall thoughts on Doctor Who's Disney run. Along the way, we discuss …

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The Story and The Engine / The Interstellar Song Contest 1:27:37

4M ago1:27:37

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After a week's break, we return to the fray with a conversation about the two most recent episodes of Doctor Who - The Story and The Engine and The Interstellar Song Contest. Along the way we discuss how "British" Doctor Who actually is, more on-the-nose metaphors and where Dugga Doo ranks in the Murray Gold songbook. We're taking another break nex…

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Lucky Day 1:08:53

5M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

We hit the halfway point of Doctor Who's 2025 season with a podcast episode about Lucky Day, an episode about a podcast. Along the way we discuss cowardly robots, the limits of state power and crypto spam. Watch this episode on Youtube Email us at [email protected] Find us on Bluesky & Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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The Well 40:20

5M ago40:20

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On this week's I'll Explain Now instalment, we review the latest episode of the 2025 series of Doctor Who - The Well. Along the way we discuss radical optimism, David Lynch and where and when less really does give you more. Watch this episode on Youtube Email us at [email protected] Find us on Bluesky & Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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Lux 54:46

5M ago54:46

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Our I'll Explain Now season of bleeding-edge Doctor Who reviews continues with yesterday's Fifteenth Doctor adventure, Lux. Along the way we consider some common ground between Jon Pertwee and Ncuti Gatwa's Doctors, ruminate on vibes-based Doctor Who and take a detour into discussing TV chefs. Watch this episode on Youtube Email us at hello@illexpl…

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The Robot Revolution 50:08

6M ago50:08

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I'll Explain Now! Join us as we celebrate Doctor Who's return with a blazing-hot take on last night's episode, The Robot Revolution. Along the way we discuss Tintin rockets, our awkward teenage years and the peculiar bind that Doctor Who finds itself in in 2025. Watch this episode on Youtube Email us at [email protected] Find us on Bluesky …

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The Web Planet 30:50

6M ago30:50

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For the final instalment of our missing-presumed-wiped 2019 recording, we look at Hartnell-era SFX spectacle The Web Planet. Along the way, we consider how autobiographical this story might have been for Bill Strutton, whether or not its reputation is deserved, and - of course - insect movement. Watch this episode on Youtube Email us Find us on Blu…

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Gridlock 30:34

6M ago30:34

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In the second instalment of our freshly reconstructed 2019 "lost" recording, we look at the Tenth Doctor's bout of motorway madness, Gridlock. Along the way we consider RTD's use of messianic imagery, coo over some kittens and revisit our initial reactions to that Macra reveal. Watch this episode on Youtube Email us Find us on Bluesky & Instagram H…

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Frontios 35:53

7M ago35:53

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We're taking a couple of weeks off recording, but to tide you over, here's a little treat from the vaults for you - a previously unreleased review of Frontios from a missing-presumed-wiped recording we made back in 2019. Along the way we consider where the vibe shift between Peter Davison and Colin Baker actually took place, why Tegan continues to …

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Thin Ice 53:41

7M ago53:41

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This week, we catch up with the Twelfth Doctor and Bill as we skate over Thin Ice. Along the way we discuss the Doctor's morality, sing Pearl Mackie's praises and weight up which Doctors evolved the most over their tenures. Watch this episode on Youtube Email us Find us on Bluesky & Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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The Armageddon Factor 49:21

7M ago49:21

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This week, we look at the earth-shattering conclusion to the Key to Time saga with the Fourth Doctor epic The Armageddon Factor. Along the way, we get to grips with Tom Baker's late-era antics, consider some beguilingly odd telly and weigh up Bob Baker and Dave Martin's contributions to Doctor Who. Watch this episode on Youtube Email us Find us on …

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Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror 52:17

7M ago52:17

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This week, we turn up the voltage with the Thirteenth Doctor and chums as they face Nikola Tesla's Night Of Terror. Along the way we discuss the myths surrounding Tesla himself, the ethics of the "celeb historical", and experience some monster deja-vu. Watch this episode on Youtube Email us Find us on Bluesky & Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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The Hand of Fear 53:34

7M ago53:34

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This week, we grab a hanky and join the Fourth Doctor in saying goodbye to Sarah Jane as we wave through The Hand of Fear. Along the way, we consider Tom Baker's emotional availability, great Episode Ones, and Matt deploys an unfortunate turn of phrase. Watch this episode on Youtube Email us Find us on Bluesky & Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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The Fires of Pompeii 58:30

8M ago58:30

58:30

This week, we watch the Tenth Doctor and Donna's rocky trip to ancient Pompeii. Along the way, we full our "Doctor Who history story" bingo card, consider RTD's input into guest-writer scripts, and weigh up the optimal number of companions. Watch this episode on Youtube Email us Find us on Bluesky & Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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The Crusade 51:27

8M ago51:27

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This week we wind right back to the Hartnell era for a look at historical epic The Crusade. Along the way we discuss ants, filming with bows and arrows, and start to unpick exactly what we do and don't want from Doctor Who stories set in Earth's past. Watch this episode on Youtube Email us Find us on Bluesky & Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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The Empty Child / The Doctor Dances 57:30

8M ago57:30

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This week we're looking back twenty years (twenty! years!) to the first proper episode written by one Steven Moffat - someone who I think we'll be hearing a bit more from in future. Along the way we discuss shame, romance and the ways in which a sprinkling of science fiction can get us closer to historical truth. Watch this episode on Youtube Email…

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Enlightenment 1:01:07

8M ago1:01:07

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This week, in an episode recorded prior to the recent, sad passing of writer Barbara Clegg, we look aloft at the Fifth Doctor and chums as they search for Enlightenment. Along the way we consider the role of gods in Doctor Who, reasses the conventional view of Peter Davison's Doctor as "nice" and add another 80s celebrity to our cameo tally. Watch …

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The Android Invasion 50:23

9M ago50:23

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This week we hit the pub with the Fourth Doctor as he faces down The Android Invasion. Along the way we discuss the benefits of having a journalist on board the TARDIS, stinky facial accessories, and whether or not we might have been a tad unfair to one of the elder statesmen of Doctor Who. Read the article about Terrance Dicks' politics that John …

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Resolution 54:33

9M ago54:33

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Happy New Year! We ring in 2025 with a look at one of Doctor Who's more recent seasonal traditions - the New Year's Day episode, as inaugurated by Thirteenth Doctor epic Resolution. Along the way we discuss the influence of Andrzej Zulawski, consider the show's odd approach to families, and of course have a conversation about the "have a conversati…

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EMERGENCY BROADCAST: Joy To The World 39:54

9M ago39:54

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It's a Christmas miracle! We got on an international call to discuss yesterday's brand new episode of Doctor Who, Joy To The World. Along the way, we consider the importance of hope, the challenges of watching Doctor Who with your family and begin our journey with Doctor Who's Disney era. We hope you're having a wonderful festive period - we'll be …

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Last Christmas 53:58

9M ago53:58

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And incidentally a Happy Christmas to all of you at home! We're full of the festive spirit at I'll Explain Later - but will 2014's yuletide episode Last Christmas turn out to be an absolute cracker? Listen in to find out... Along the way, we consider companions who could have been, doff our caps to Greg Lake, and exchange some Christmas gifts. Watc…

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Spyfall 1:08:55

10M ago1:08:55

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We dry-clean our tuxes and prepare for the all-time high of Spyfall (parts 1 and 2), the opening episode of the Thirteenth Doctor’s second season. Along the way, we consider the connective tissue between James Bond and Doctor Who, weigh up the Master’s views on outsourcing, and begin the yeoman’s work of fully unpacking Chris Chibnall’s contributio…

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The Lodger 1:01:39

10M ago1:01:39

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This week, we move in with the Eleventh Doctor and James Corden by way of 2010 romcom episode The Lodger. Along the way, we consider the value of the guest star in Doctor Who, the Doctor’s approach to making an omelette, and reveal an extraordinary Sliding Doors moment in Matt’s life. You can watch the Doctor Who sketch from Swinging (featuring Mat…

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The Daemons 1:01:19

10M ago1:01:19

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This week we cast a spell and summon the 1971 Third Doctor classic The Daemons. Along the way, we admire the UNIT lads' civvies, take a detour into the work of Erich von Daniken, and contemplate the role of magic in Doctor Who. All that, plus a world-exclusive look behind the scenes at BBC3 thanks to some recently unearthed footage! Watch this epis…

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The Five Doctors 1:02:39

10M ago1:02:39

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We bring the curtain down on Doctor Who's sixtieth anniversary year with a look back at the show's twentieth anniversary epic - 1983's The Five Doctors. Along the way we consider the malleability of the First Doctor, whether any directorial notes were given for THAT High Council scene, and what we actually want from an anniversary anyway. Read Dave…

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The Zygon Invasion / The Zygon Inversion 58:32

11M ago58:32

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This week, we're looking at Twelfth Doctor two-parter The Zygon Invasion and The Zygon Inversion, and - going out on a real limb here - consider whether it might possibly have some sort of socio-political subtext. Along the way, we indulge in some uninformed speculation on show-runners that could have been, throw mild shade at The Thick of It, and …

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Blink 58:05

11M ago58:05

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We're back! And what better way to mark our triumphant return to your ears - and now eyes! - than one of the most consequential Doctor Who stories of all time? This week we unpack Tenth Doctor classic Blink. Along the way, we speculate on what a rare DVD business might stock, extol the virtues of seizing the moment, and consider whether making Doct…

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Episode 11 - Suns Out, Fangs Out 1:06:49

1+ y ago1:06:49

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We discuss Bella's execution of her plan, how dumb teenagers on, how we just used to post anything and everything on the internet, and where we go from here. Music: Auxjack - Crab BoysBy Fangs & Bangs

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Episode 10 - Looks like you Brought a Snack 1:10:50

1+ y ago1:10:50

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We talk about Bella finally telling Charlie that Edward is her boyfriend, we talk about the infamous baseball scene, and how it goes terribly wrong and Bella is now on the run for her life. Intro music by Crab Boys - "Auxjack" Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/xWNP7rcEDnBy Fangs & Bangs

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Episode 9 - We’re making Italiano for you 1:30:40

1+ y ago1:30:40

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After a hiatus, we're back! And we're talking about Bella meeting the Cullens and their house for some reason. As mentioned in the episode, here's the link to the Mormon Angel Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviesandheists/video/7338910575218674990?_r=1&_t=8kz91PczOAx Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/xWNP7rcEDn Song: "Auxjack" by Crab Boys…

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Episode 8 - Human Moments 1:14:29

2y ago1:14:29

1:14:29

Mackenzie and Aislinn discuss the short backgrounds of the Cullens and the lack of character Esme was given. They also talk about sex baby and how Edward is a 100 year old virgin. And they also discuss Bella's "human" moments around vampires.By Fangs & Bangs

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Episode 7 - You're Exactly My Brand of Heroin (As if you can outrun me) 1:29:09

2y ago1:29:09

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Mackenzie and Aislinn continue with Twilight about the meadow scene, Mackenzie's strange obsession with the "Be Safe" note, the various lion references, and the relationship between classic dating with and without sex as a variable.By Fangs & Bangs

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Episode 6 - Say It, Out Loud... Mushroom Ravioli! 1:28:44

2y ago1:28:44

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**TW: SA 19:11-20:20 and 21:52-27:02 In this episode, Aislinn and Mackenzie discuss Bella's visit to Port Angeles and the inciting incident of the plot that puts the entire story into motion. They do discuss how Bella avoided a sexual assault, so if that is a trigger, please skip over the 16:00 - 23:00 mark. Some deeper level discussions occur abou…

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Episode 5 - Fangs & Bangs Halloween Special 1:07:36

2y ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Aislinn and Mackenzie interrupt their usual broadcast about Twilight to talk about the history of traditional vampires, but then they end up talking about Twilight again... They also get into the details of Vampire Diaries and Vampire Academy and the discussion of when vampires went from scary to sexy. **Spoiler Alert for Midnight Mass**…

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Episode 4 - LaPush! (Do You Like Scary Stories?) 58:28

2y ago58:28

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Aislinn and Mackenzie get into the beginning dynamics of Team Jacob vs Team Edward. Lots of conversation goes into the "new girl" at school and also a very uncomfortable conversation about why Jacob had to be 15 in the book. Music: Crab Boys Pt. 2 - Auxjack, JobiiBy Fangs & Bangs

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Episode 3 - What if I'm the Bad Guy (Holy Crow! I hope you Enjoy Disappointment) 1:58:56

2y ago1:58:56

1:58:56

Aislinn and Mackenzie discuss the kindling of Edward and Bella's relationship in Twilight. They may or may not spend 15 minutes dragging a particular author that is not Stephanie Meyer.By Fangs & Bangs

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Genesis of the Daleks / The Magician's Apprentice / The Witch's Familiar 1:30:11

2y ago1:30:11

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It's the end! And the moment has been reached with our signature lack of preparation. Thankfully we've still got two blockbuster Doctor Who stories to enjoy in our sequeltastic season finale - the Fourth Doctor's first encounter with Davros in Genesis of the Daleks, and the Twelfth Doctor's return to Skaro in The Magician's Apprentice and The Witch…

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The Robots of Death / The Paradise of Death 1:23:36

2y ago1:23:36

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It's the "Of Death" special! In perhaps our most tenuously-themed episode yet, we discuss the uncanny valley, AI and helium as we consider Fourth Doctor classic The Robots of Death, then we switch mediums entirely to cop a load of X-rated VR while untangling the knots in our minds as we indulge ourselves in Third Doctor radio romp The Paradise of D…

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The Girl Who Waited / Delta and the Bannermen 1:24:04

2y ago1:24:04

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It's a holiday special! Not in the Christmas sense, or indeed in any meaningful way at all beyond that these are two stories where the Doctor and co attempt to take a holiday and fail. Under the microscope this week are Eleventh Doctor double threat The Girl Who Waited and the Seventh Doctor's encounter with Delta and the Bannermen. Questions? Thou…

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Episode 2 - Desert Bella 1:08:22

2y ago1:08:22

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Aislinn and Mackenzie talk about Bella's questionable upbringing and her relationship with her parents and the desert. They discuss how Stephanie Meyer used Bella as a self insert for her story and the happenings of chapter 1 of Twilight. Not to mention the bewilderment of Carlisle matchmaking foster children????…

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Boomtown / The Green Death 1:25:11

2y ago1:25:11

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It's a Welsh special on this week's I'll Explain Later as we hop across the border to enjoy two stories that put Wales at the heart of the action - the Ninth Doctor's tense trip to Boomtown, and the Third Doctor's iconic brush with The Green Death. Email your thoughts and questions to [email protected] or "X" us at @explainlaterpod - and we…

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Episode 1 - Cultural Glitter Bomb 39:04

2y ago39:04

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Mackenzie and Aislinn delve into the cultural impact Twilight had on the world and on their individual lives. The complexities of early Youtube, texting questions to KGB, and the Emo culture all had a significant role in the spread of Twilight.By Fangs & Bangs

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The Underwater Menace / The Sound of Drums / Last Of The Time Lords 1:28:02

2y ago1:28:02

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It's a dastardly double bill on this week's I'll Explain Later as we look back on the Doctor's encounters with two diabolical masterminds - Professor Zaroff, in aquatic Second Doctor caper The Underwater Menace, and The Sixth Master (as no-one calls him) in apocalyptic Tenth Doctor series finale The Sound of Drums / Last of the Time Lords. Can anyt…

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Episode 0 - Introduction 6:17

2y ago6:17

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Get to know Mackenzie and Aislinn and why they wanted to start this podcast. They'll discuss what they read and what inspired them to get started.By Fangs & Bangs

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The Sea Devils / Legend of the Sea Devils 1:25:45

2y ago1:25:45

1:25:45

We're back! Thanks for sticking with us during our extended hiatus - we toyed with releasing a charity single, but instead decided to knuckle down and record a WHOLE NEW SEASON of I'll Explain Later. We'll be dropping new episodes weekly for the next six weeks, covering a slew of Doctor Who adventures past and... even more past. And we're kicking o…

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Marco Polo / The Rings of Akhaten / Remembrance of the Daleks 1:54:17

4+ y ago1:54:17

1:54:17

We tackled some weighty issues head-on in this month's livestream, as our analysis of MARCO POLO, THE RINGS OF AKHATEN and REMEMBRANCE OF THE DALEKS took in the Paradox of Tolerance, the history curriculum and advanced horticulture. Luckily, we still found room for our usual array of double entendres and general low-brow humour as well. Come for Ma…

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The Trial of a Time Lord (live, 27 April 2021) 2:09:44

4+ y ago2:09:44

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For this month's live show, we fought against our better instincts to bring you a bumper-length consideration of all 14 episodes of 1986's courtroom epic Trial of a Time Lord. Along the way, we discovered a wholly unexpected intersection between the worlds of Doctor Who and reggae, considered the health and safety implications of Time Lord architec…

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Day of the Daleks / The Girl in the Fireplace / The Invasion of Time (live, 6 April 2021) 1:42:54

4+ y ago1:42:54

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It's about time! A little more so than usual on this month's live show, as we weigh up the pros and cons of time-wimey classics Day of the Daleks and The Girl in the Fireplace, before going deep on heavyweight Time Lord brawler The Invasion of Time. Along the way we discuss the Doctor's drinking habits, whether Milton Johns minded being typecast, s…

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The Moonbase / The Sontaran Experiment / The Pandorica Opens / The Big Bang (live, 23 Feb 2021) 1:50:24

4+ y ago1:50:24

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Our second livestream saw John and Matt tackle a trio of returning monster mash-ups in mind-boggling detail - taking in Cyberman sugar-rush THE MOONBASE, Gravity Bar crawl THE SONTARAN EXPERIMENT, and the box-fresh PANDORICA OPENS / BIG BANG two-parter. Along the way, we discussed whether Kit Pedler had an easy gig, enjoyed some prescient Sontaran …

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The Ark / Caves of Androzani / Heaven Sent (Live, 26th January 2021) 2:06:24

4+ y ago2:06:24

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We emerge sleepily from an 18-month hibernation, only to find that we're confined to the house and a lot's changed in the interim. But our debut LIVE episode gave us the chance to find out whether kid's telly fave Doctor Who could tell us anything useful about the Very Strange Times we're living in, as we delved into Hartnell-era viral sensation Th…