Doctor Who: Verity!
526 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsSix smart women discussing Doctor Who
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Extra! - Day One, Chibnall-Style
May 04, 2016 11:30 - 47 minutes - 33.3 MBTime for another first-based Extra! (Which is sadly sans-Deb--damn real world!) Join Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we talk about Chris Chibnall's first foray into the televised Doctor Who universe. It's not an ep of DW, however. The first he wrote was the second episode of Torchwood, "Day One". It's a solid start that gets the series rolling with lots of delicious character interaction and provides much-needed visibility for bisexual people. That's our story and we're sticking to it. Have yo...
108 - 1 New Companion & 2 Classic Stories
April 27, 2016 11:30 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBWe are all over the map this week! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we discuss all sorts of interesting Doctor Who goodness. First, we dump our "happy thing" segment and break our no-news rule because the announcement of a new companion is a Big Deal! We're excited about having a new face in the TARDIS, but the level of excitement varies wildly between Verities. Next, we continue our run through classic season 1 with "The Edge of Destruction". It's a fascinating set piece that delves i...
Extra! - Paul McGann in Velvet
April 20, 2016 11:30 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBIt's another rare recorded-in-person Verity! It's also an even-rarer commentary track! Join Deb and Lynne as they wind down from Uncanny Cabin shenanigans and settle in to watch the Paul McGann TV movie from 1996. With cocktails, natch. It's as much fun as you'd expect! ^E
107 - A Tale of Two Families
April 13, 2016 11:30 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThe first year of new-Who continues with its first two-parter. Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we delve deep (I mean DEEP) into the relationships and characterizations and implications in "Aliens of London" and "World War Three". Yes, we touch on the farting aliens, but there's so much more in this story. It's a bit of an anchor point for the arcs of several of our characters, and we tug hard on that anchor. In addition, we talk about the importance of libraries (Happy National Library...
Extra! - You Never Forget Your First
April 06, 2016 11:30 - 44 minutes - 31.3 MB...except when you do. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we struggle to remember a bunch of Doctor Who firsts. We talk tat, books, Big Finish, and more! That "more" includes fanworks, so I'm including this for Liz once again: So what were your firsts in these categories? And what other firsts would you like to hear about? Let us know in the comments! ^E Related links [on our site]: Dalek Krack United Fan Con 2000 Chicago TARDIS Gallifrey One Seasons of Fear The Sirens of Time Storm Warn...
106 - Terror of the Accents
March 30, 2016 11:30 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBAfter last week's delightful interview with Katy Manning, we thought it a perfect time to cover Jo Grant's first outing. Join Deb, Katrina, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as they discuss"Terror of the Autons", which was not only Jo's first story, but the Master's, as well as what many call the first real "UNIT family" story. Some even argue it's the genesis of a budding romance between the Master and the Doctor... Tansy is on Valium, Liz forgets her intro, and Kat gets to talk about punk rock. A goo...
Extra! - Joyful Jo
March 23, 2016 11:30 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIt's another Verity! interview! Deb and Erika do a brief intro for Deb's on-stage interview with Katy Manning from LI Who! Katy is even more delightful in person than Jo is on screen. And that's saying something. Hear about... The time Katy asked Jon Pertwee "What would we do if we didn't have any arms?" Katy's fashion advice: "If you're going to wear a mini-skirt, you must get matching knickers." General observations on life: "That's kind of what life is you know. You're a mom, you're ma...
105 - Chatty Daleks
March 16, 2016 11:30 - 1 hour - 58 MBWe're back to 60s Who this week with the next installment of season 1. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we talk about all seven parts of "The Daleks". We chat about how they compare to their modern counterparts, TARDIS team-building, praise for info-text, and the social context of a really rather dark story. Also Lynne has a cold and Liz hates the nickname "P-Cap". How do you feel about "The Daleks"? Do you recommend watching it all in one go like Erika did? Do you prefer the Peter Cushin...
Extra! - Mark Gatiss, P.R.O.B.E.d
March 09, 2016 12:30 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBWe went there. Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we delve into the deep past of Mark Gatiss' scripted Doctor Who work for our "year of firsts". It may not be the tightest, flashiest DW-related production ever, but we manage to tease out some Gatissisms that recur later. We do our darnedest to stay positive! And even succeed to some extent. Have you seen P.R.O.B.E. - The Zero Imperative? What did you think? Did it quench your need for Who in a time without it? Or did the all-star cast dis...
104 - The End of the World is Unquiet
March 02, 2016 12:30 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBOur sojourn through series 1 continues. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we talk about "The End of the World" and, to a lesser extent, "The Unquiet Dead". (If you want a more in-depth Verity! discussion about "The Unquiet Dead", check out episode 83.) We talk about Rose's first proper outings with the Doctor and what they mean to that burgeoning relationship. And yes, "relationship" can mean many things to many viewers. How do you feel about these episodes? Have your feelings changed ...
103 - How to Watch Doctor Who
February 24, 2016 12:30 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBEditor's note: We recorded this before the Amazon Prime/Crave TV news dropped! Appropriate links below. We've touched on it before, but in our year of firsts, we thought it worth revisiting--where do you recommend people start watching Doctor Who? And how can folks (especially in the US) find it to watch? Join Deb Erika, and Tansy as we dive deep into both halves of this tricky equation. There are many different strategies to get folks to join us in loving Doctor Who, but there are few ways...
Gallifrey Once Again
February 17, 2016 12:30 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBOnce again, we bring you a slightly sleep-deprived, recorded-in-person-live-at-Gally extra! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we blearily chat about what made this year's Gallifrey One convention so spectacular for each of us. We mention all kinds of awesome stuff during this episode, but post-Gally travel and fatigue have prevented cataloging everything. Google is your friend and mine. If you'd like more info or a link to something you can't find, let us know in the comments, and we'll ...
In Defense Of (and) Gally!
February 10, 2016 12:30 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBGallifrey One is right around the corner, and we can't wait for our "In Defense Of" panel! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we get our In Defense Of fix before the con so Lynne and Tansy can participate (since they [sadly] won't be at Gally). Deb comes up with a doozy for defense. Lynne breaks Deb. And there are many, many laughs. And Deb and Erika talk a bit about what they're looking forward to at Gally! ^E Related links [on our site]: Our other In Defense Of eps Gallifrey One LI Who
102 - Unearthly Cavemen Bits
February 03, 2016 12:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBAs promised, for our year of firsts, we're taking you back to the very beginning! Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we dive into the very very first Doctor Who story, "An Unearthly Child". We've all seen the first episode more times than the latter three, but we have a surprising(?) amount of positivity about the rest of the story. Those cavemen aren't half bad! What do you think of the Doctor's first onscreen outing? Let us know in the comments! ^E Also covered [links on our site]: Liz...
Emergency Extra! - Moffat Says Goodbye, Chibnall Says Hello
January 27, 2016 12:30 - 38 minutes - 27 MBSchedule be damned! When there's Doctor Who news this big, we throw gently set the spreadsheet aside. Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as we talk about our feelings upon hearing Steven Moffat will be stepping down after season 10. And just as importantly, we discuss our hopes and fears for the Chris Chibnall era to come. Of course, the news that we won't have any new Doctor Who until the Christmas special is quite something as well. We've got sadness and joy, hope and fear, excitement and meh. Wh...
Extra! - Continuity Errors
January 20, 2016 12:30 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWelcome to our first "first" Extra! Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we dip back in time to look at Steven Moffat's first official contribution to the world of Doctor Who. It's a short story called "Continuity Errors", originally published in the Decalog 3: Consequences collection. We find lots of very familiar ideas and spend some delightful time comparing these elements to elements of his televised stories. Have you read "Continuity Errors"? If so, what did you think? Did you recognize ...
101 - A Rosey Outlook
January 13, 2016 12:30 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIt's the first official episode of our fourth year! Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we start off our year-of-firsts with "rose", the first episode of Doctor Who's 2005 re-launch! We discuss our thoughts (if any) at the announcement of the show's return, our reactions to the episode as it aired, and our feelings about it now. There's also some fascinating LiveJournal archaeology and at one point, Erika has a "Liz" moment. It's loads of fun to kick off a new year! What do you think of "Ro...
Extra! - 2016: A Year of Firsts
January 06, 2016 12:30 - 25 minutes - 18 MBHappy 2016 everyone! Have we got a year planned for you! Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as we chat about what's in store for this year's theme. We're going with "firsts"! What Doctor Who-related items will you try for the first time this year? Anything you'd like to hear us talk about? Let us know in the comments! ^E Related links [on our site]: Verity! In Defense Of... Lazy Doctor Who Our ep 100/3rd anniversary give-away
Ep 100 - The Husbands of River Song that Never Ends
December 30, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBHuzzah and hurrah! We've reached 100 (numbered) episodes! Plus, it's our three-year anniversary! What a lovely Christmas present. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we celebrate this big, round milestone and talk about River, River, River and her delightful chemistry with Peter Capaldi. And as ever, we digress and touch on stuff like casting decisions, Philip Hinchcliffe, and Star Wars. Don't forget to enter our 100 ep/3-year anniversary giveaway by leaving a comment over on the giveaway po...
Extra! - The First (Companion) Shall Be Last
December 23, 2015 12:30 - 39 minutes - 27.9 MBWe bring our year of companions to a close by returning to the very first one, Susan. (Though apparently that distinction is up for debate, as is anything and everything in Doctor Who!) Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we talk about Susan's tenure on the show and her place in the pantheon of companions. Does she reverberate throughout the history of the show? Or is she an outlier? It's a fun discussion! Then Deb interviews Carole Ann Ford herself at LI Who. Listen in as they chat about Susan fro...
Ep 99 - Party Like it's Series #9
December 16, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIt's always a party when we have all six Verities in the house! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as we squee and muse and generally chat about series 9. It's tons of fun and less chaotic than you might expect. And as always, we veer into thinky territory as we discuss whether this season really is the most feminist of new Who (or whether it's really feminist at all). There's lots to cover, and we enjoy the heck out of covering it. What did you think of series 9? Where do you ...
Ep 98 - Hell Bent out of Shape
December 09, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBSeries 9 has come to a close with quite a bang. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we break down Clara's end, the Doctor's homecoming, gender-flipped regenerations, elegant storytelling, season-ending spectacle, and much more. There's a healthy amount of squee and flail, but not everyone is in hyper-happy mode, so it's a more balanced podcast than you might expect. How did you feel about the final installment of S9? Was it everything you'd hoped for and more? Did it leave you wanting? D...
Ep 97 - Stairway to Heaven Sent
December 02, 2015 12:30 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBIt’s another LIVE edition of Verity! Join Erika and Lynne, live from Chicago TARDIS, as we cover “Heaven Sent”, Doctor Who’s very first one-man-show! We watched it a the con, which made it even more special. What did you think of Capaldi’s very-nearly-solo effort? Let us know in the comments! ^E
Ep 96 - Face the Ravenclaw
November 25, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBWe may not be quite sure whether this is truly the end for Clara, but we all agree that "Face the Raven" is a fantastic story and a great debut by writer Sarah Dollard. Join Deb, Lynne, and Tansy as we evaluate character departures, discuss character motivation, and touch on Steven Moffat's commitment issues. We examine Clara Oswald's arc and try to determine whether she was running toward death or running from grief. We also discuss the themes of morality throughout Series 9 because, why no...
Ep 95 - Sleep No More Than Words
November 18, 2015 12:30 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MBIt's a live-in-person (though not live-in-front-of-a-studio-audience) episode of Verity! Join Deb and Erika as we sit in a hotel room at LI Who and talk about the con and what we liked (and didn't) about Mark Gatiss' latest story, "Sleep No More". What did you think of this story? It seems to be a divisive one. Which side of the divide were you on? Let us know in the comments! (And remember to be civil.) ^E
Ep 94 - The Zygon Inversion Table
November 11, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBThis week Deb, Erika, and Liz cover the second part of Peter Harness' Zygon two-parter. Let us know what you thought in the comments! ^E Also covered [links on our site]: Liz browses the new BBC Store! Erika is having a FABULOUS time in the UK! Here are a few related links: James from The Doctor Who Podcast (now-defunct) It Was Alright in the... (producted by Simon Harries) The Doctor Who Experience Lazy Doctor Who Jammie Dodgers Doctor Who night at the College Arms The Whoovers p...
Ep 93 - The Zygon Invasion of the Zygons
November 04, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThis week we discuss another Peter Harness nail biter or, depending on which Verity is on the mic, that meh episode with Osgood. (Maybe one of us has shapeshifted!) Join Deb, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as we parse refugee metaphor, fangirls leveling up, and underpants. It's that sort of episode. And we miss Erika, who is jaunting around the UK, just a little. What did you think of "The Zygon Invasion"? Was it too heavy-handed or just a good invasion story? Have we had enough of The Hybrid talk? ...
Ep 92 - Breaking Down the Woman Who Lived
October 28, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 56 MBWhile we're not so sure this qualifies as part of a two-parter, we agree it's well worth talking about! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we delve into what it means to be immortal with a human brain, the fabulous chemistry Maisie Williams has with Peter Capaldi, some truly fantastic writing, and lots of fawning over highwaymen (by some of us, at least). It's a squee-filled episode, but not entirely without criticism. What did you think of "The Woman Who Lived"? Did you dig the highway...
Ep 91 - The Girl Who Died in the Wool
October 21, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIt wasn't Susan! Or the Rani! Or any other crazy fan theory! Sometimes Moffat doesn't lie. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we talk about Maisie Williams as Ashildr, Vikings, eels, books, Brian Blessed, and much, much more. What did you think of this ep? Did you love the girl who died? Or did you just see Arya Stark from Game of Thrones the whole time? Let us know in the comments! ^E Also covered [links on our site]: Erika looks forward to Doctor Who night at the College Arms pub in L...
Ep 90 - Who Goes Before the Flood
October 14, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBAnd another two-parter comes to a close. Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss how we're feeling about two-part stories in general and "Before the Flood" in particular. Did it live up to the promise of "Under the Lake"? Reviews are mixed. As are reviews of the cold open, the sunglasses, and pretty much everything else. That's what makes it fun! How are you feeling about two-parters? How did you like this part, specifically? Let us know in the comments! And congratulations to the ...
Ep 89 - Down Under the Lake
October 07, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIt's the first episode of another two-parter! (Though not everyone remembered that.) Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we talk about bases under siege, horror/suspense tropes, ghosts, a sea turtle named Clyde, and more! What did you think of this one? Too horrorey? Too base-under-siegey? Or not enough? Let us know in the comments! Also, we're doing another GIVEAWAY! Be sure to comment over on that post to enter. Though if you're one of our lovely Patreon sponsors, you're entered alrea...
Ep 88 - Trials of the Witch's Familiar
September 30, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIt's an Erika-less Verity!, but there's more than enough excitement to make up for it. Join Deb, Liz, and Lynne as they dig deep into everything Clara, Davros, Missy, Doctor, Daleks, and more! There are crack theories, lots of squee, and many astute observations about the second installment of series 9. What did you think about this one? Did Steven Moffat close things off nicely? Or...not? Let us know in the comments! ^E Also covered [links on our site]: Lynne wants to get her grubby lit...
Ep 87 - The Magician's Apprentice Shippers
September 23, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIT'S HERE! YOU GUYS! IT'S HERE! FINALLY! NEW DOCTOR WHO!!! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we flail and squee over guitars and shades, Clara and Missy, Davros and Daleks, and pretty much everything in between. We delve into examination, speculation, admiration, and the littlest bit of criticism. We're thrilled to be back at it with a new series! What did you think of "The Magician's Apprentice"? Let us know in the comments! ^E Also covered [links on our site]: Kat enjoys the heck ...
Extra! - Prologue! Prologue! Prologue!
September 16, 2015 11:30 - 37 minutes - 26.5 MBThis week we throw out our regularly scheduled topic (or rather, shelve it back into the spreadsheet) and talk about BBC Doctor Who prologues! That's right, the BBC surprised us with some series 9 Capaldi goodness, and we just couldn't hold back. In addition, we cover some of the other internet-only prologue action the BBC has tossed our way over the years. (Note: If you're looking for speculation and a frame-by-frame breakdown, you have come to the wrong podcast, my friend.) Oh yeah, and E...
Ep 86 - The First of Peladon
September 09, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBWe close out our companion miniseries in fine style with Liz's pick, "The Curse of Peladon". Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we discuss Jo's merits as a companion. They are many--especially in this story. There's a lot of Jo love, dissension among the ranks as to which Peladon story is better, and even some soul-searching. It's quite an episode! What do you think about Jo? Is she as awesome as the Verities think? Or do you still see her as a useless screamer? Let us know in the comment...
Ep 85 - Snack Orchid (The Adric Story)
September 02, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis week it's Lynne's turn to pick a companion-tastic story, and bafflingly, she chose Nyssa in "Black Orchid". Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we discuss all the companions in "Black Orchid". Lynne does have some strong reasons why Nyssa shines here. Deb thinks it's a stronger Tegan story. And Erika discovers it's her new favorite Adric story. It may be a short story, but with the crowded TARDIS of the fifth Doctor era, there are lots of companions to go around! What do you think of th...
Ep 84 - The Time Meddler vs a New Time Team
August 26, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis week it's Tansy's turn to pick a companion-tastic story. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we discuss Vicki and Steven in "The Time Meddler", their relationship to each other, and their relationships to the Doctor. This is really the first episode of a new type of companion/Doctor team. Not only that, but it's a really interesting episode for the Doctor, and we veer into that territory more than a little. What do you think of this story? Are Vicki and Steven a great team? Do you l...
Ep 83 - The Unquiet Headstrong Companion
August 19, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBOur companion miniseries continues! This week Deb picked the story, so join her, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we chat about Rose in "The Unquiet Dead". It may not be the first story you think of when you think of Rose, but Deb explains why it's a great pick to demonstrate some of her Roseiest characteristics. What do you think of "The Unquiet Dead" as a Rose story? Does it display her companionness completely? Or would you pick a different story for her? Let us know in the comments! And plea...
Ep 82 - A Cool Reunion
August 12, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBThis week it's Kat's turn to pick a companioney story. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we talk about Sarah Jane Smith in "School Reunion". Is this representative of Sarah? Does that even matter? And how does this work as in introduction story for one of classic Who's most beloved companions? What are some other stories (and media) that show off Sarah Jane as a companion and highlight her relationship with the Doctor? We cover all that and more. What do you think of "School Reunion" a...
Ep 81 - A Powerful Three
August 05, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis is the first ep in a Verity! miniseries in which we each select a story that displays a compelling Doctor-companion relationship. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we cover Erika's pick, "The Power of Three". The Ponds' penultimate story is rife with companion-based themes--to the detriment of what little plot there is. How do you feel about the interactions between the Doctor, Amy, and Rory in "The Power of Three"? Does it give you enough to chew on so that you can ignore the weak st...
Ep 80 - Terrific Ally: Really Devoted Independent Spaceship
July 29, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBThat's right, we're talking about the TARDIS again! We discussed her villainous tendencies with Lynne and Tansy last year. Now, join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we fold the TARDIS into our Year of Companions. We discuss the evolution of the TARDIS on-screen and how the Doctor's treatment of her varies by actor and era. What's your favorite Doctor-TARDIS pairing? Do you have a favorite (least favorite?) moment between the Doctor and his "wife"? How do you feel about the blatant personifi...
Extra! - Bringing up Babies (on Doctor Who)
July 22, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBThis week the Verities who are parents talk about that. Join Deb, Lynne, and Tansy as they discuss what it's like to raise children who are fans--and to be a fan as a parent. This my be the most personal Verity! yet. Are you a parent raising a young DW fan? Let us know about it in the comments! How young did you start your kids on Who? How did you explain concepts like regeneration? We'd like to know! ^E Bonus link [on our site]: Our Patreon page (We'll do bonus commentaries when we hit 1...
Ep 79 - Companions Playing Doctor
July 15, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBThis week we forget an exciting merch-related announcement at the top of the show, so be sure to listen until the very end! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we talk about companions who take on the role of the Doctor. Some do it more effectively than others. Some take to it right away, while most develop the ability after spending more time with the Doctor. And some companions who seem very un-Doctorey indeed have their moments too. Which are your favorite Doctorish companions? Any mo...
Ep 78 - Teams in the TARDIS (Not TARDIS Teams)
July 08, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis week we bring you episode 78--really! Pay no attention to Deb's introduction. Erika isn't the only one who makes mistakes! Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we talk about companion teams. First, we have to define that term and differentiate it from "TARDIS team". Then we can get into the meat of the discussion--which companions work really really well together? Who can't you think of without their counterpart? Let us know your favorite companion teams in the comments! ^E Also covere...
Extra! - Ask (Two) Verities!
July 01, 2015 11:30 - 52 minutes - 36.6 MBWelcome to a one-of-a-kind episode of Verity! Join Erika and Liz as we try to figure out a way to salvage a recording session gone horribly wrong. (Well, if you consider having only two Verities horribly wrong. As it turned out, it worked pretty well if we do say so ourselves.) Liz had the bright idea to take questions from the listeners--practically in real time! So that's exactly what we did. Huge thanks to the listeners who tweeted us questions and made this whole thing possible! If you ...
Ep 77 - TARDIS Tots & the Doctor as Dad
June 24, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBThis week we're talking about the "kids" in the TARDIS. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we talk about the Doctor as a father figure and orphans in the TARDIS. So how does the Doctor do as a parental unit? Is he a trustworthy adult-type? Or as childish as the youngsters he takes in? Or does it vary by era? (Spoiler: it varies!) And as this is the year of the companion, we spend a good amount of time chatting about the young(ish) orphans themselves. What do you think of the-Doctor-as-p...
Extra! - In Defence Of... Science!
June 17, 2015 11:30 - 50 minutes - 35.2 MBIf you thought our previous installments of In Defense Of went off the rails, you ain't heard nothin' yet! Join Deb Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we do our best(?) to defend some of the dodgy science (and non-science) of Doctor Who. It's about as nonsensical as you might expect. And be sure to enter to win a copy of The Scientific Secrets of Doctor Who. Remember, if you're already a Verity! patron, you're automatically entered! If not, leave a comment over on the giveaway post, or become a pat...
Ep 76 - Soldiering On
June 10, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis week's topic is one we've touched on a bit, but we thought it deserved its own episode. Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we talk about companions who were also soldiers (or soldierey or soldier-adjacent). Naturally, there's a lot of UNIT talk, but there are more soldier-companions than you might think. What do you think of the military companions? And how do you feel about the Doctor's ever-evolving reaction to soldiers? Let us know in the comments! ^E Also covered [links on our...
Extra! - The Curse of Fatal Laughs
June 03, 2015 11:30 - 52 minutes - 36.9 MBAs promised, we weren't quite finished covering Red Nose Day shenanigans! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we discuss the longest, most involved, and most important(?) Comic Relief special of them all, "The Curse of Fatal Death". What did we each think of Mr. Moffat's first turn at writing televised Doctor Who? And what was it like seeing it for the first time back when we thought there was no more Doctor Who on TV ever? What about you? Did you see this sketch back when it debuted? If...
Ep 75 - The Bottom of the Barrel
May 27, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBThey may not be the most unloved companions, but they're the ones you, the listeners, didn't want to hear us talk about. Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we discuss the companions in the bottom 1.5% of our listener poll. Why do we think these companions ended up here? Do they belong? Or do we think some of these characters should be rated higher? Did you vote in the poll? If so, did you vote for these companions? If not, why not? If so, why? Let us know in the comments! ^E Also covered [link...