Best Jim Allenby Podcasts (2025)

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13 - Episode 11: Resolution 2:11:49

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It's the true season finale! This week Jeff and I are heading into movie territory with the return of the Doctor's deadliest enemy. And in this special, extended episode we have a roundup on the season in general, and rank the stories. You can find Jeff on: Bluesky: @jeffgoddard.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy / @whatsinthebo…

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13 - Episode 10: The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos 1:28:03

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This week Jeff and I are discussing a story that neither of us believe is the true season finale. It's a story with flaws, and our conversation goes all over the place, but the "finale" is not as bad as you may think... You can find Jeff on: Bluesky: @jeffgoddard.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy / @whatsinthebox24 BlueSky: @fr…

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13 - Episode 9: It Takes You Away 1:16:18

18d ago1:16:18

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This week Rod Brown joins Jeff and I as we travel to Norway. There's a girl trapped in a cabin, a mirror leading to another place, and a world where loved ones come back to life. Is this one of the best episodes of the era? Let's find out... You can find Rod on: Twitter: @who_rod Bluesky: @whorod.bsky.social Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/p…

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13 - Episode 8: The Witchfinders 1:29:44

25d ago1:29:44

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This week we're joined by the wonderful Rod Brown from Nostalgia Tours as we visit Bilehurst Cragg in 1612. We all love Alan Cumming, but do we all love the episode...? You can find Rod on: Twitter: @who_rod Bluesky: @whorod.bsky.social Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nostalgia-tours/id1793987131 You can find Jeff on: Bluesky: @jeffg…

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13 - Episode 7: Kerblam! 1:13:26

1M ago1:13:26

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"Great conversation, guys, but unnecessary talking can lead to efficiency reductions. Why not pick up the pace a little?" Yes, this week Jeff and I are talking about Kerblam! A story with a lot of layers..."And remember, if you want it, Kerblam it!" Also...Stick around after the end music... You can find Jeff on: Bluesky: @jeffgoddard.bsky.social Y…

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13 - Episode 6: Demons of the Punjab 1:16:05

1M ago1:16:05

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This week Jeff and I are joined by Ian Winterton as we delve into what I believe is one of the finest episodes of Doctor Who. We're heading back to the partition of India in August 1947... You can find Ian on: Bluesky: @ianwinterton.bsky.social / @cutawaycomics.bsky.social Threads: @iangwinterton / @cutawaycomics Facebook: Ian Winterton / Cutawayco…

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Special - with Ian Winterton 1:42:28

1M ago1:42:28

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This is a special prequel to Ian's appearance on the commentaries. Recorded in a car on the motorway Ian Winterton drives me home from Manchester as we discuss the new RTD2 era, the Thirteenth Doctor and much, much more. You can find Ian on: Bluesky: @ianwinterton.bsky.social / @cutawaycomics.bsky.social Threads: @iangwinterton / @cutawaycomics Fac…

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13 - Episode 5: The Tsuranga Conundrum 1:16:43

2M ago1:16:43

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This week Jeff and I are heading to the Tsuranga where we meet the deadly Pting! But why am I not so keen on this episode, and can Jeff convince me it's better than I remember...? You can find Jeff on: Bluesky: @jeffgoddard.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy / @whatsinthebox24 BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @fraktur…

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13 - Episode 4: Arachnids in the UK 1:12:58

2M ago1:12:58

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The spiders are coming and they're coming to Sheffield! Join Jeff and myself as we discuss creepy crawlies, Ed Sheeran, and whether there could have been another way... You can find Jeff on: Bluesky: @jeffgoddard.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy / @whatsinthebox24 BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @frakturedboy Insta…

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13 - Episode 3: Rosa 1:06:35

2M ago1:06:35

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We've reached episode 3 in our Thirteenth Doctor watch-along with, arguably, one of the best episodes of the series. Join Jeff and myself as we take a trip to 1955 and a hugely significant moment in history... You can find Jeff on: Bluesky: @jeffgoddard.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy / @whatsinthebox24 BlueSky: @frakturedboy…

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13 - Episode 2: The Ghost Monument 1:12:52

2M ago1:12:52

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Our journey through series 11 continues with one of Jeff's all-time favourite episodes. But why? It's a story people seem indifferent to, but there's actually a bucket load to love in it. Take a listen now... You can find Jeff on: Bluesky: @jeffgoddard.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy / @whatsinthebox24 BlueSky: @frakturedboy.…

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13 - Episode 1: The Woman Who Fell To Earth 1:26:08

2M ago1:26:08

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This week Jeff and I delve into the very first Thirteenth Doctor story - The Woman Who Fell To Earth. Is this a reboot? Should Grace have been a companion? Does Tim Shaw's face stink? Find out now... You can find Jeff on: Bluesky: @jeffgoddard.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @fraktu…

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13 - Episode 0: An Introduction 39:23

3M ago39:23

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Welcome to this new spin-off series featuring Jeff Goddard and myself as we record commentaries for every 13th Doctor story! Included in this first, introductory episode, is Jeff's conversation with me about the Jodie era from June 2024. You can find Jeff on: Bluesky: @jeffgoddard.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @fra…

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Little Box: A Walk in the Graveyard 7:32

3M ago7:32

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It's Pride month, and here is a very, very short piece myself and Eliza recorded a few months back on a visit. Not much Doctor Who chat (we do discuss graveyards!), but it was a lot of fun and we had a laugh! You can find Eliza on: Twitter: @ElizaH64344 Instagram: @_jezebelofdecibels You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy…

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Episode 96: Paul Dunn 1:42:30

3M ago1:42:30

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In the season finale I welcome aboard Paul Dunn for his first ever podcast. In this episode we talk season 18, the social aspect of Doctor Who and it's fandom and some of our favourite cliff-hangers! You can find Paul on: Twitter: @PaulCDunnEsq Bluesky: @paulcdunnesq.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky…

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Episode 95: Nathan Bottomley 1:54:58

3M ago1:54:58

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My latest guest is the fabulous Nathan Bottomley. In this weeks episode we discuss Monster Books, the Hinchcliffe era, Jackie Tyler, RTD 1 (and 2) and Nathan's podcasting journey! You can find Nathan on: Twitter: @nathanbottomley Bluesky: @nathanbottomley.com FTE: https://flightthroughentirety.com/ Website: https://gunsandfrocks.com/ You can find m…

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Episode 94: Matt Sawyer (Part 2) 1:17:14

4M ago1:17:14

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In part two of my chat with Matt Sawyer we DON'T discuss Dudley Simpson (we do, but we don't...) and we head over to Peter Capaldi's final season as the Doctor... You can find Matt on: Twitter: @alltheuknumber1 Bluesky: @mattsawyer.bsky.social Facebook: Matt Sawyer The Powell Estate Neighbourhood Watch Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4L0dQcN…

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Episode 93: Matt Sawyer (Part 1) 59:43

4M ago59:43

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In part one of my chat with Matt Sawyer we discuss "The Five Faces of Doctor Who"... You can find Matt on: Twitter: @alltheuknumber1 Bluesky: @mattsawyer.bsky.social Facebook: Matt Sawyer The Powell Estate Neighbourhood Watch Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4L0dQcNOJSOqfnuYodNqk0?si=597ff1647c854ecd You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy…

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Episode 92: Eliza Hemming (Part 2) 1:04:31

4M ago1:04:31

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In the second part of my chat with Eliza we explore the season 6B theory, and we discuss those metal monstrosities from Mondas... You can find Eliza on: Twitter: @ElizaH64344 Instagram: @_jezebelofdecibels You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @frakturedboy Instagram: @frakturedboy Podcast artwork is…

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Episode 91: Eliza Hemming (Part 1) 1:04:30

4M ago1:04:30

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In the first part of my chat with Eliza, we discuss a very different - and animated - Ninth Doctor... You can find Eliza on: Twitter: @ElizaH64344 Instagram: @_jezebelofdecibels You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @frakturedboy Instagram: @frakturedboy Podcast artwork is by Steve Mellor and the mus…

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Special - Alex Gutteridge: A Tribute 1:50:30

4M ago1:50:30

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Originally released in May 2024, this special, omnibus episode features my late friend and podcast guest Alex Gutteridge who you may have known as Crashed Dummy on Twitter. I've recorded a short bit at the start of the episode and I hope you'll enjoy getting to know Alex again. You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.…

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Episode 90: Luke Sims-Jenkins (Part 2) 51:13

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In part two of my chat with Luke we dive into the world of Big Finish and examine the 5th Doctor story "Aquitaine"... You can find Luke on: Twitter: @Grumpy2EB BlueSky: @grumpy2eb.bsky.social Never Open Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QWPzKuefCeU4gYcRRp994 You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads…

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Episode 89: Luke Sims-Jenkins (Part 1) 1:19:11

5M ago1:19:11

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In part one of my chat with Luke we explore his early days in finding the show as well the VHS range, podcasting and we also take a trip to Oz... You can find Luke on: Twitter: @Grumpy2EB BlueSky: @grumpy2eb.bsky.social Never Open Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QWPzKuefCeU4gYcRRp994 You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frak…

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Episode 88: Daniel Rawnsley (The Return, Part 2) 1:10:37

5M ago1:10:37

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In part two of my chat with Daniel we take a look at the 2006 Doctor Who annual, and we discuss a certain potato-headed monster... You can find Daniel on: Twitter: @daniel_rawnsley BlueSky: @danielrawnsley.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @frakturedboy Instagram: @frakturedboy Podcas…

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Episode 87: Daniel Rawnsley (The Return, Part 1) 52:51

5M ago52:51

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One my very first guests, Daniel, returns for his second appearance, and in this first part we discuss the Hartnell and Troughton era of the show... You can find Daniel on: Twitter: @daniel_rawnsley BlueSky: @danielrawnsley.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @frakturedboy Instagram: @f…

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Episode 86: JR Southall 2:06:05

5M ago2:06:05

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In this week's episode, I'm joined by JR Southall, who turns the format on its head and introduces us to three actual boxes that were important to him and his journey... You can find JR on: BlueSky: @strangerscast.bsky.social Threads: @strangers_space_cast Website: ⁠https://strangersinspace.weebly.com/links.html You can find me on: Twitter: @fraktu…

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Episode 85: Toby Hadoke 1:39:06

5M ago1:39:06

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This week I'm delighted to welcome the wonderful Toby Hadoke to the podcast. And in this episode we take a look at the theme tune, the Radio Times 20th Anniversary special, and the missing episodes... You can find Toby on: Twitter: @TobyHadoke BlueSky: @tobyhadoke.bsky.social Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jOJ2nOjyNFIuRcefLgwOv?si=c2fb09e7…

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Episode 84: Jason Miller (Part 2) 1:07:21

5M ago1:07:21

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In part two of my chat with Jason, we take a brief look at the FASA roleplaying games before delving into the Virgin New Adventures! And a word of warning - there are spoilers ahead... You can find Jason on: BlueSky: @drwhonovels.bsky.social Doctor Who Literature: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorwholit/ You can find me on: Twitter: @fra…

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Episode 83: Jason Miller (Part 1) 1:06:07

6M ago1:06:07

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In part one of my chat with Jason, we explore his love of the Target Doctor Who books and also chat about his own podcast - Doctor Who Literature! You can find Jason on: BlueSky: @drwhonovels.bsky.social Doctor Who Literature: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorwholit/ You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.…

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Special - Orphan 55 (with Eliza Hemming) 1:52:49

6M ago1:52:49

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Eliza is back for her first ever commentary. I love "Orphan 55" and Eliza...doesn't. Will I change her mind? With thoughts on the Jodie Whittaker era in general, come with us as we ask the eternal question.... "Where's my Benni?!!!!!!" You can find Eliza on: Twitter: @ElizaH64344 Instagram: @_jezebelofdecibels You can find me on: Twitter: @frakture…

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Episode 82: Jo Short (Part 2) 1:06:28

6M ago1:06:28

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In part two of my chat with Jo we take a look at a Fourth Doctor and Leela Big Finish story before opening up the adventures of Missy... You can find Jo on: Twitter: @thebrainofspock BlueSky: @joshort.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @frakturedboy Instagram: @frakturedboy Podcast art…

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Episode 81: Jo Short (Part 1) 51:41

6M ago51:41

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The lovely Jo Short finally joins me for her podcast episode. And in this first part she takes us on a journey back to 1974 as we take a look at a very special photograph... You can find Jo on: Twitter: @thebrainofspock BlueSky: @joshort.bsky.social You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @frakturedboy…

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Episode 80: Kieran Pell 1:13:35

6M ago1:13:35

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A new voice in podcasting, Kieran tells us about his experience with Doctor Who on the TV channel Watch, the Internet Archive and his love of the books, and the Doctor Who Experience in London. You can find Kieran on: BlueSky: @lefthandeddalek.bsky.social Instagram: @lefthandeddalek / @bbcbooks_love You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSk…

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Episode 79: Melvin Peña (Part 2) 1:04:21

6M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

In the second part of my chat with Melvin, he explains why he was relieved when the Jodie Whittaker era, an era he loved, came to end, and his story with Doctor Who podcasting. You can find Melvin on: Twitter: @kittenry BlueSky: @melvinpena.bsky.social https://about.me/melvinpena You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsk…

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Episode 78: Melvin Peña (Part 1) 1:06:38

6M ago1:06:38

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In the first part of my chat with Melvin, we explore his journey into Doctor Who via a number of other show that were important to him. You can find Melvin on: Twitter: @kittenry BlueSky: @melvinpena.bsky.social https://about.me/melvinpena You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threads: @frakturedboy Instagram…

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Unplanned - Episode 5: Eliza Hemming 1:36:26

7M ago1:36:26

1:36:26

In today's extended episode of Unplanned, Eliza Hemming (@ElizaH64344) takes us on her journey in discovering the show, some of her loves, her favourite companions and the horror of Doctor Who... You can find Eliza on: Twitter: @ElizaH64344 Instagram: @_jezebelofdecibels You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social …

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Unplanned - Episode 4: Rod Brown 1:08:39

7M ago1:08:39

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In this new episode of Unplanned Rod Brown (@who_rod) joins me as we take a look at the Ncuti Gatwa era of Doctor, hopes for the future, "The War Between the Land and the Sea", and Pertwee Season 7! You can find Rod on: Twitter: @who_rod Bluesky: @whorod.bsky.social His blog: https://medium.com/@rod778 You can find me on: Twitter: @frakturedboy Blu…

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Special - The War Games in Colour (with Joe Ford and Jack Coyer) 2:04:59

8M ago2:04:59

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Jack Coyer and Joe Ford join me in a commentary for "The War Games in Colour". Shown on BBC4 in December 2024, this 90 minute edit of the story, newly colourised, provides a different and sometimes controversial perspective on the story... You can find Jack on: Twitter: @JackCoyer1996 You can find Joe on: Twitter: @docoho BlueSky: @docoho44.bsky.so…

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2024 Christmas Special 1:43:55

8M ago1:43:55

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It's Christmas! And in this very special episode I'm joined by not one, but THREE special guests - Luke Molloy (@Lost_Gallifrey), Si Hart (@Si_Hart) and Dan Hollingsworth (@D_Hollingsworth). But what will each of their Christmas-related Doctor Who favourites be...? You can find Luke on: Twitter: @Lost_Gallifrey You can find Si on Twitter: @Si_Hart …

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Episode 77: Paul Quinn 1:25:58

8M ago1:25:58

1:25:58

In this final episode of the current series I chat with the always-entertaining and incredibly lovely Paul Quinn (@pljquinn.bsky.social) about Mummies, UK Gold and JNT... You can find Paul on Twitter: @Paul_L_Quinn Bluesky: @pljquinn.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulquinnsminddump and https://www.youtube.com/@sussexcentreforfolklor…

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Episode 76: Glenn Fitzgerald 1:12:26

9M ago1:12:26

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In this special, single episode - and Glenn's first ever podcast - we delve into his love of podcasts, who his favourite ever Master is and exactly which Doctor Who scares have sent him scuttling behind the sofa... You can find Glenn on Twitter: @GlennFi57015996 Bluesky: @glennf1tzgerald.bsky.social You can find me on... Twitter: @frakturedboy (pri…

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Unplanned - Episode 3: Mike Honor 1:08:53

9M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

In the third Unplanned episode I'm joined by Mike Honor from Who Gives a Flux? (@whofluxpod). In this episode we discuss podcasting, the Jodie era, negativity and positivity and the Ncuti era! You can find Mike on: Twitter: @whofluxpod Instagram: www.instagram.com/whofluxpod Who Gives A Flux Podcast: https://linktr.ee/whofluxpod You can find me on.…

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Episode 75: Tom Newsom (Part 2) 1:18:21

9M ago1:18:21

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In the second part of my chat with Tom (@aquatics64) we head to a very special concert from 2015, and we ask ourselves, "Will happiness prevail...?" You can find Tom on Twitter: @aquatics64 Instagram: @aqtcs64/ Bluesky: @aquatics64.bsky.social You can find me on... Twitter: @frakturedboy (private account) and @whatsinthebox24 (podcast account) Blue…

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Episode 74: Tom Newsom (Part 1) 57:00

9M ago57:00

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In the first part of my chat with Tom (@aquatics64) we take a look at the Eighth Doctor comic strips from DWM... You can find Tom on Twitter: @aquatics64 Instagram: @aqtcs64/ Bluesky: @aquatics64.bsky.social You can find me on... Twitter: @frakturedboy (private account) and @whatsinthebox24 (podcast account) BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social Threa…

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Episode 73: Michael Ellis (Part 2) 1:00:46

9M ago1:00:46

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In the second part of my chat with Michael (@mellis107) we're hiding out in the ruins of 2150AD, and we take a trip to San Francisco in 1999... You can find Michael on Twitter: @mellis107 Bluesky: @seventhson.bsky.social You can find me on... Twitter: @frakturedboy (private account) and @whatsinthebox24 (podcast account) BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky…

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Episode 72: Michael Ellis (Part 1) 54:41

9M ago54:41

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In the first part of my chat with Michael (@mellis107) we talk about his exploration of the show during the Wilderness Years, and we visit Skaro with a very different Dr. Who... You can find Michael on Twitter: @mellis107 Bluesky: @seventhson.bsky.social You can find me on... Twitter: @frakturedboy (private account) and @whatsinthebox24 (podcast ac…

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Episode 71: Didymus Holmes (Part 3) 44:31

9M ago44:31

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In the third and final part of my chat with Didy (@DidymusBrush) we have a date with a dog. And it might not be the one you're expecting... You can find Didy on Twitter: @DidymusBrush Bluesky: @luparicommand.center Website: https://didymus.uk/ You can find me on... Twitter: @frakturedboy (private account) and @whatsinthebox24 (podcast account) Blue…

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Episode 70: Didymus Holmes (Part 2) 1:22:11

10M ago1:22:11

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In the second part of my chat with Didy (@DidymusBrush) we take a look at some of the comedians that have appeared in the show, and dive into the fairy tale world of Series 5... You can find Didy on Twitter: @DidymusBrush Bluesky: @luparicommand.center Website: https://didymus.uk/ You can find me on... Twitter: @frakturedboy (private account) and @…

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Episode 69: Didymus Holmes (Part 1) 1:04:45

10M ago1:04:45

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In the first of a three-part chat with Didy (@DidymusBrush) we discuss how the McCoy era inspired their political outlook... You can find Didy on Twitter: @DidymusBrush Bluesky: @luparicommand.center Website: https://didymus.uk/ You can find me on... Twitter: @frakturedboy (private account) and @whatsinthebox24 (podcast account) BlueSky: @fraktured…

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Episode 68: Dan Pinn (The Return, Part 2) 1:07:13

10M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

The journey through 1993 with Dan Pinn (@DevonDan03) continues as we take a look at some of the books released during the anniversary, and we check out the DWM 1993 Winter Special. You can find Dan on Twitter: @DevonDan03 You can find me on... Twitter: @frakturedboy (private account) and @whatsinthebox24 (podcast account) BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsk…