Best Nida Show Podcasts (2026)

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The Deadly Luzon Earthquake (1990) 8:33

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On July 16, 1990, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the island of Luzon. It was one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the Philippines in the 20th century. Within seconds, buildings collapsed, roads broke apart, and entire cities were cut off from one another. More than two thousand people would lose their lives, and over a million others would be…

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C-47 Mount Pinatubo: The Plane Crash involving former President Ramon Magsaysay (1957) 11:21

2M ago11:21

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On March 17, 1957, the Philippines awoke to devastating news. A plane had crashed on the dark slopes of Mount Manunggal in Cebu, leaving behind fiery wreckage and lifeless bodies. Among the dead was the beloved President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay. Only one man out of the 26 on board survived. The nation, still basking in the hope and opti…

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A Collateral of War on Drugs: The Devastating Murder of Kian Delos Santos (2017) 10:53

2M ago10:53

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On the night of August 16, 2017, in a crowded neighborhood in Caloocan City, Metro Manila, gunfire pierced the air. Hours later, the lifeless body of a 17-year-old boy was discovered in a dark alley near the Tullahan River. The victim’s name was Kian Lloyd delos Santos—a student, a joker among friends, and a teenager who once dreamed of becoming a …

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The Stabbing of Pope Paul VI (1970) 9:21

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On November 27, 1970, history was unfolding as Pope Paul VI became the first pontiff to set foot on Philippine soil. A three-day pastoral visit had just begun, greeted by the full spectacle of state and church. President Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imelda Marcos led the welcome, while thousands of faithful braved the Manila heat for a glimpse o…

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The Controversial Maimbung Kidnappings: The Abduction of Ces Oreña Drilon (2008) 10:49

3M ago10:49

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In June 2008, an ABS-CBN news team had just arrived in the quiet town of Maimbung, Sulu, determined to land an exclusive story from the leaders of the infamous Abu Sayyaf Group. At the time, Abu Sayyaf was one of the most feared armed groups in the Philippines—known for kidnappings, bombings, and ties to terrorism. Getting a sit-down with its leade…

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The Shooting of Bishop Benjamin De Jesus (1997) 7:57

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Bishop Benjamin de Jesus—known for his kindness and fearless work in one of the country’s most dangerous regions—was gunned down in cold blood in the morning of February 4, 1997, at Jolo, Sulu. Witnesses say two men walked right up to him and opened fire at close range, hitting him in the head, face, neck, shoulder, and stomach. He died instantly. …

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Just Another Case of Political Violence: The Assassination of Congressman Rodel Batocabe (2018) 13:10

3M ago13:10

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It was just three days before Christmas in Daraga, Albay. In a covered court filled with laughter, gifts, and the chatter of elderly citizens, the mood was one of celebration. But in an instant, the holiday spirit shattered. Gunfire. Panic. Blood on the court floor. And the shocking realization that one of the Philippines’ most active lawmakers — C…

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Pepsi Number Fever: The Most Catastrophic Marketing Campaign in the Philippines (1992) 13:10

3M ago13:10

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Have you ever been “349ed”? Have you heard of this Filipino slang before? Its origin story was due to a marketing blunder—one that would be the deadliest in history. Pepsi launched “Number Fever” in 1992, a lottery game that a lot of Filipinos hoped to win because it was a chance to become a millionaire. The correct 3-digit number combination on th…

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Struck by Strunk: The Gruesome Murder of Nida Blanca (2001): 9:47

4M ago9:47

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In Philippine cinema, few names shine as brightly as Nida Blanca’s. She was elegance, charm, and talent personified — a beloved actress whose career spanned decades. But on the morning of November 7, 2001, the nation woke up to news that shattered the glamour of showbiz, at least during this time. Nida Blanca was found dead, and the circumstances w…

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Killer Curve: The Deadly Antique Bus Crush (2023) 7:52

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It was supposed to be an ordinary trip. Just another bus making its way through the winding roads of the town of Hamtic, province of Antique. But on the afternoon of December 5th, 2023, what began as routine ended in devastation. Seventeen lives were lost. Families were torn apart. And a small stretch of road, long feared by locals, claimed yet mor…

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A Crime Lord’s Revenge: The Murder of Catherine Lee (2012) 11:44

5M ago11:44

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In 2018, Paul Le Roux, a white Zimbabwean who held South African and Australian passports, was a notorious crime lord who illegally trafficked drugs, gold, and guns. He testified in a U.S. court about having murdered numerous people by professional assassins, including a Filipina real estate agent killed in 2012. Six years earlier from his testimon…

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Mama Cheng: The Robbery and Murder of Reiko Maezawa (2020) 7:37

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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of difficulties worldwide. Aside from health reasons, financial and political instability is probably another impactful obstacle that the global health crisis has affected us throughout its existence. This led to increased crime rates, especially theft, robbery, online scams, and other related offenses. Sever…

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Wish World / The Reality War 1:24:53

7M 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 Antipolo Bakery Massacre: Seven Dead in Gruesome Attack (2025) 7:08

7M ago7:08

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On April 22, 2025, a shocking report about the massacre of seven people in a bakery in Barangay Cupang, Antipolo City, went viral nationwide. Among the seven victims of this gruesome crime, five were aged between 21 and 25 years old, while two were minors. The lone suspect, on the other hand, was quick to surrender. Residents and neighbors were dee…

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

8M 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

8M ago1:08:53

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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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Legal Reforms to Sexual Abuse: The Death of Rosario Baluyot (1987) 14:51

8M ago14:51

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In 1987, the story of Rosario Baluyot's abuse and torture at the hands of an Austrian physician sparked outrage all over the country. She lived in Olongapo, or what was known as "Sin City" back then, due to rampant prostitution in the area. It was on October 10, 1986, when Austrian physician, Heinrich Stefan Ritter, brought Rosario Baluyot and Jess…

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The Well 40:20

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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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Boracay: The Gruesome Murder of Michaela Mickova (2025) 7:24

9M ago7:24

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On March 12, 2025, the peaceful island of Boracay, known for its crystal-clear waters and stunning beaches, became the setting for a chilling discovery. The body of 23-year-old Slovak tourist Michaela Mickova was found decomposing in an abandoned chapel in Barangay Balabag. Further reports have shown that the victim was also sexually assaulted and …

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The Web Planet 30:50

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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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Retaliation: The Murders at Lake Hotel Tagaytay (2024) 11:48

9M ago11:48

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On July 10, 2024, the Lake Hotel in Tagaytay became the center of a horrifying discovery. The lifeless bodies of Australian nationals David Fisk, 57, and his wife, Lucita Cortez, 55, along with her daughter-in-law, Mary Jane Cortez, 30, were found in their hotel room. Their hands and feet were bound, and their faces were covered with packaging tape…

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Gridlock 30:34

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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

10M 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

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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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Assassination: The Murder of Vice Mayor Alex Lubigan (2018) 19:08

10M ago19:08

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On July 7, 2018, Vice Mayor Alex Lubigan was traveling in a black Toyota Hilux when gunmen inside a black sports utility vehicle fired gunshots, killing the Vice Mayor on the spot. Meanwhile, witnesses also saw another black Toyota Hilux following the black SUV, which authorities claim could possibly be the getaway vehicle of the suspects, The brut…

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The Armageddon Factor 49:21

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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

11M 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

11M 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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Emergency Room: The Murder of Chatty Timbang (2024) 8:17

11M ago8:17

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On August 30, 2024, 36-year-old Chatty Timbang was admitted to the emergency room of a public hospital in Dasmariñas City, Cavite. Her mother, Conchita Timbang, accompanied her. At 3:10 AM, an assassin managed to reach Chatty’s hospital bed. Upon spotting his target, the killer pulled out his gun and fired several close-range shots, killing Chatty …

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The Fires of Pompeii 58:30

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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

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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

12M 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

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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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Parricide: The Murder of Marilou Jorge (2012) 8:44

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In the Philippine context, parricide refers to the crime of killing one's own parent, ascendant grandparent or great-grandparent, or other close relatives such as a child, spouse, or sibling, as specified under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines. Specifically, Article 246 of the RPC defines parricide as the unlawful killing of a father, moth…

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The Android Invasion 50:23

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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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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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Walk of Shame: The Assassination of Mayor Antonio Halili (2018) 11:52

1y ago11:52

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Mayor Antonio Halili of Tanuan Batangas was a well-known figure back in the day for his "walk of shame" campaign, where he paraded drug suspects through the streets, a method that garnered both support and criticism nationwide, which critics would argue that it violated human rights and due process. Some have compared him to former president Rodrig…

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The Lodger 1:01:39

1y 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

1y 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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Indignity to Human Remains: The Gruesome Murder of Maria Cecilia Loreto (2021) 12:13

1y ago12:13

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A 49-year-old Filipina’s death in Burnaby, Canada sent shockwaves among the Filipinos in her community as she was killed by two young men aged 21 years old and 15 years old. Her burned remains would be discovered in Greentree Village Park, near a children’s playground. Her family, friends, and the rest of her community have been in mourning since h…

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The Five Doctors 1:02:39

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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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A Precursor to Martial Law: The Plaza Miranda Bombing (1971) 10:26

1y ago10:26

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As of recording this episode, the filing of candidacies for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections has concluded, which means it is election season all over again in the Philippines. With that being said, throughout the course of our country’s history various political events that have led to violence and killings have occurred. One of the most infamo…

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A Lifeless Body Found Inside a Septic Tank: The Gruesome Murder of Tesa Marie Ygay (2019) 7:43

1y ago7:43

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Before the coronavirus disease affected our daily lives, the month of April was the most exciting month for those students who will finish their studies from a long school journey, as it was a time when students graduated from their respective levels. On April 8, 2019, the brutal killing of a 14-year-old girl happened near Cogon Cruz Integrated Sch…