Doctor Who: Verity!
526 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsSix smart women discussing Doctor Who
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Extra! - Boy, Are Our Noses Red!
May 20, 2015 11:30 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBIf you're reading this the day it drops, the US is having its very first Red Nose Day tomorrow! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we explain just what that means and why it relates to Doctor Who. (If you live in the UK, that part may be a bit obvious.) We chat (and disagree--of course) about each of the Red Nose Day sketches that are (sometimes only just barely) related to the Doctor and his universe [inks on our site]: 2007 - Catherine Tate & David Tennant 2009 - SJA: From Raxacoricofa...
Ep 74 - Mastering Companions
May 13, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBYes, we assure you this really is episode 74. Pay no attention to the wildly inaccurate introduction claiming we've gotten further than we have. This is what happens when Deb leaves us alone. Join Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we try to cope without our moderating maven. And what are we discussing? We stick to our 2015 theme of companions, but we take it in a different direction this week. We're talking about the companions of a different Time Lord. Yep, from Delgado to Gomez, we're covering the ...
Extra! - Trivialities
May 06, 2015 11:30 - 40 minutes - 28.5 MBTime for another silly bit of fun for the Verities! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we delve into Doctor Who: Who-ology, a book of Doctor Who miscellany by Cavan Scott and Mark Wright. Deb puts us through our paces with a bunch of DW questions that are tricksy as can be. Play along or laugh at our incompetence--it's up to you! Let us know what you think in the comments! ^E
Ep 73 - Farewell (& Not-So-Well), Companions
April 29, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBWe thought this provided some nice symmetry with our episode about companion arrivals. Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we talk about how companions leave the TARDIS. Many are forced out, some choose to leave, a few even die. We have some definite favorites and some just-as-definite least favorites. Also, Deb objectifies hair and Lynne wants to spray King Yrcanos with a spray bottle. It's lots of good fun! What's your favorite/least-favorite way to see a companion take their leave of th...
Extra! - Sophie's So Ace
April 22, 2015 11:30 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MBFor this week we had the opportunity to talk to the delightful Sophie Aldred, and we couldn't make you wait for that--especially because her Kickstarter for Strangeness in Space still has a few days to go. Do check it out if you're a fan of sci-fi, comedy, and/or audio goodness! She chats to Deb about that fantastic project, her time as Ace (both on screen and in Big Finish), and what it's like attending conventions and interacting with fans. It's a wonderful conversation, and we hope you en...
Extra! - Verity! on Verity!
April 15, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBNo, that title doesn't mean we're fighting amongst ourselves (though it's true we're not in total agreement about this week's topic). Join Deb, Erika, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as we talk about Richard Marson's new biography of Verity Lambert, Drama and Delight: The Life of Verity Lambert. Verity did an awful lot more than just launching Doctor Who. Her successes ranged from television to cooking to friendship. We chat about it all and discuss whether we thought the book succeeds as a biography....
Ep 72 - Companion Arrivals: Beckoned, Bumbled, Barged-In
April 08, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB...Or as Deb so aptly put it on the Verity! spreadsheet: "Hey you! What are you doing in my TARDIS?" Join Erika, Deb, Liz, and Lynne as we talk about how the companions end up with the Doctor in the first place. There are lots of different ways and reasons folks end up aboard the TARDIS. Some do it on purpose, some are complete accidents. Some seem to have fallen out of favor in the new series, and we wish they'd make a comeback! What kinds of companion arrivals are your favorite? Let us kn...
Extra! - PR1ME Lords
April 01, 2015 11:30 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MBIt's April Fools' Day, so we thought we'd bring you something a bit lighter than usual. Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss the totally-canonical (according to some) PR1ME computer ads Tom Baker and Lalla Ward did in the early 80s. Wait. I should be clearer--Tom and Lalla did these Australian commercials AS the Doctor and Romana. And they are a glorious thing to behold. If you haven't already seen them, do yourself a favor! So what do you think of these commercials? Totally cano...
Ep 71 - Wiped Out
March 25, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIt's time to turn our companion-loving eyes toward the ones we can't actually see. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we talk about the companions who have missing episodes. Some are missing more eps than others. Does that affect how fandom feels about them? Does it affect how we feel about them? How do we like to consume the missing stories? And what are good places to start for someone who's never tried? All this and more! Are you a lover/hater/defender of the companions whose episodes ar...
Extra! - A Titan of Comics
March 18, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBFor this week's Extra, we haven't watched anything. Instead, we've been reading! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we talk about the new(ish) line of Doctor Who comics from Titan Comics. We've all read the first five issues of the 10th and 11th Doctors' series, and some of us have read even farther. We discuss what it's like to see the Doctor in 2D form and, even more excitingly, we cover the new companions he meets in the pages of these delightful books! Have you read the Titan comics...
Ep 70 - Intellectual Squee-quals
March 11, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThat's right. We're pretty excited about this week's companion topic. Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we talk about the most educated companions--the academics, the doctors, the scientists, and more. What is it about them that makes them appealing? Is there anything that can be off-putting to audiences? Does Romana count? The answer to that last one is debated hotly (but laughingly)! What do you think of the brainier companions? Do you see yourself in them? Or do you seem them being to...
Extra! - Regeneration Critics
March 04, 2015 12:30 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIt's Extra!-time again. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we get a little silly (and tangential...surprise, surprise) while talking about regenerations. What makes a "worthy" regeneration for the Doctor? Which ones make us uncomfortable? What would we like to see in the future? (Besides a better Skype connection...grr.) What would we like to see from the past? All this plus lots of giggles! What are your thoughts on regeneration? Let us know in the comments! ^E Associated links [on o...
Ep 69 - Ace is Ace!
February 25, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBThis week we focus on one companion--the winner of our Verity! companions poll! Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne, as we talk about Ace! Our personal feelings about Ace as a companion are mixed, but we all agree (mostly) on her importance as a companion. It's pretty easy to draw a line between Ace and Rose, and we do just that! We also chat a lot about Ace: as compared to other women on screen at the time, as a character to identify with (or not), and as a tuxedo-wearer. What are your feeling...
Extra! - Gallyriffic!
February 18, 2015 12:30 - 47 minutes - 33.1 MBOnce again, we bring you a Gallifrey One-based Verity! that we recorded while in the same room! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we giggle over convention fun and revel in the rare experience of recording face-to-face. This year's Gally saw many of the Verities on stage (interviewing!), on panels (being erudite and awesome!), and wandering the lobby and halls of the LAX Marriott (having a lovely time!). In addition, Deb has a great interview with director Rachel Talalay, who was a bit o...
Ep 68 - Carryover Companions
February 11, 2015 13:18 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBTime to talk transitions! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy, as we discuss the companions who were there when the Doctor regenerated. How does a carryover companion help (or not help) the audience's reaction to a new Doctor? Which companions handled it well? Which freaked out? All this and plenty more this week! If you're a day-of downloader, four of us (Deb, Erika, Kat, and Liz) are on their way to (or have already arrived in) Los Angeles for the Gallifrey One convention. If you're attendi...
Extra! - Fanworks Round Table
February 04, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBWe're taking a quick break from our year of companions to provide you with a discussion (and explanation of) fanworks. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, Liz, and guests Anna Livingston (of A Teaspoon And An Open Mind), and Janita Burgess (of the Organization for Transformative Works), as we discuss what fanworks are, what they mean, how they've evolved, where to find them, and much more! Have you created some fanworks and want to share? Please do so in the comments! Have some favorites you'd like t...
Ep 67 - The First Ladies of Doctor Who
January 28, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBOk, it's finally time to talk about "proper" companions (whatever that means). Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we talk about the companions that started (and re-started) it all. We're focusing on Susan, Grace, and Rose--the ladies who ushered in each "era" of Doctor Who. We find more parallels than you might expect (certainly more than some of us expected!). What do you think of these "first" companions? Let us know in the comments! ^E Also covered: Kat can't wait to see the Torchw...
Extra! - In Defence Of...
January 21, 2015 12:30 - 40 minutes - 28.3 MBThat's right! We're back with another edition of In Defence Of! (And yes, now that I live in Canada, I've started spelling it with a "c". Sometimes.) Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we try (oh golly do we try) to defend the topics and concepts our dear sweet CRUEL listeners have suggested. "Dimensions in Time"? The eyebrow agenda? The Dalek episodes with the pig people? And even more! This wasn't easy, but it sure as heck was fun! ^E
Ep 66 - Companions Who Never Were
January 14, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBOur year of companions kicks off in delightful style! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we discuss those Doctor Who characters who were almost companions--those who were slated to become TARDIS travelers but never did, as well as those who we wish had stuck around. Deb accidentally invents a new word*. Kat is thoroughly predictable. Erika unabashedly cheats. And Tansy has a list! Which guest stars do you wish had become full-time companions? Let us know in the comments! *comfanion, no...
Extra! - 2015: The Year in Preview
January 07, 2015 13:48 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBHappy 2015 everyone! With a new year comes a new theme for Verity!, and this year's theme is companions! Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we talk about what we're planning and why we think the companions are important. We also touch on how we're totally going rogue and shaking up the Episode/Extra structure. We're gonna be wild and crazy this year! Be sure to check out the listener poll and let us know which 12 companions you'd like to hear us discuss in 2015. And let us know what you think of...
Verity! Episode 65 - I'm Dreaming of a Last Christmas
December 31, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBHappy holidays one and all! This week it's an oversized celebration, as we have all six Verities onboard for this ep! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as we celebrate the season by talking about the last new Doctor Who episode we'll have for a while. It's mostly Christmas cheer all up in here, so if you're looking for a good rant, you're (mostly) in the wrong place. We talk Capaldi, Clara, Danny, Santa, and more! What did you think of this year's Christmas outing? Was it Sant...
Verity! Episode 64 - Dark, Dangerous Doctor
December 24, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBThis week sees the last entry in our year of villains. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we chat about one of the most interesting villains of them all. Who could it be? Why, it's the Doctor himself! There are more than a few times our beloved "hero" does things that are far less-than-heroic. We talk about a number of examples, why they are (or aren't) really villainous, and even slide into a conversation about the nature of evil! Deep stuff. Sorta. What do you think about the Doctor as a ...
Verity! Episode 63 - Tetchy Antagonistic Rascally Devious Intractable Spaceship
December 17, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThe year is almost over, but there's still time to finish out our year of villains in style! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we talk about the times when the TARDIS has crossed over to the dark side--or seemed to. Or at least acted a little tetchy. Okay, so we realize "villain" is a bit of a strong word, but there were certainly times the TARDIS was antagonistic. And we cover a lot of examples! Here's a list of (I think) all the stories we talk about in this ep: The Edge of Destruction...
Verity! Extra! - Johnny Ringo's a Jerk!
December 10, 2014 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBThe moment you've been waiting for (if your name is Liz, anyway) has arrived! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we do the second of our listener-voted commentaries. This time we take a trip to the inconsistently convincing old west with 1966's "The Gunfighters". So queue up your DVD (or Hulu+), hit play when we do, and then pop into the comments below and tell us what you think! ^E Related links [on our site]: Verity! Paradise Towers commentary Radio Free Skaro covers "The Gunfighters"
Verity! Episode 62 - Live at Chicago TARDIS (The Second Helping)
December 03, 2014 13:30 - 51 minutes - 35.9 MBFor the second year running, the kind folks at Chicago TARDIS let us do our thing in front of a live audience of Doctor Who fans. Such fun! Join Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we chat about the con and then talk about topics suggested by the audience! Apologies for the possibly-incomplete show notes this time around. I was on stage and didn't take my usual copious notes. If we mention something there's no link for, leave a comment (or tweet us) and we'll hook you up with some more info! ^E Link...
Verity! Extra! - Pleasant, Unpusillanimous Peri
November 26, 2014 13:30 - 50 minutes - 35.4 MBNow that new Doctor Who is done for a while, it's time to bring back the Extras! And we're kicking them off in style--with an interview! Deb chatted with Nicola Bryant at LI Who, and she had some interesting things to say, both about Big Finish, and about being a female actor through the years. Before the interview itself, join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we talk about Peri's evolution throughout the course of her Big Finish appearances. Want to check out Peri in audio form, but don't kno...
Verity! Episode 61 - Permission to Squeeeeeeee (About Series 8)
November 19, 2014 13:30 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBNow that it's all over, we look back at Series 8 as a whole. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, Liz, and Tansy as we discuss the characters and themes that made series 8 what it was. We didn't love everything, and (of course) we didn't all love the same things. But we (again, of course) find plenty to chew over after this, one of the most challenging series of Doctor Who to date. What did you think of S8? Did it hang together well? Was it inconsistent? Was it consistently disappointing? Always aweso...
Verity! Episode 60 - Death in Heaven Is a Place on Earth
November 12, 2014 13:30 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBAnd with that, it's over--for another six weeks, anyway. Series 8 has come to a close, and its final episode has rather a lot to chew over. Join Deb, Erika, and Katrina as we delve into some of those elements: Missy/The Master, Clara as the Doctor, the evolution of lying, the self-realization of the Doctor... There are so many elements, however, that some of them will be left for next week, when we have many Verities to talk about the whole shebang--it's our Series 8 wrap-up! What did you t...
Verity! Episode 59 - Dark Waterdeep
November 05, 2014 13:30 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThe season finale has finally arrived! Or part one of it has, anyway. It's safe to say that most of the Verities are preeeeety excited about it. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we enthusiastically flail and squee and jabber about all there is to love and speculate about "Dark Water". There's a lot to chew on here. There's also a bit of a Skype lag, which causes some simultaneous talking, but that doesn't stop us from gleefully recounting our favorite bits and examining what (we think) is...
Verity! Episode 58 - The Tyger Sleeps in the Forest of the Night
October 29, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBWelcome to what's probably the least enthusiastic episode of Verity! this series. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we mull over what we thought of this episode. While there are no real strong feelings about the story, we're unanimous in our appreciation of the direction of Sheree Folkson. If nothing else, this was a gorgeous episode! And of course, we make time for some more examination of the Danny-Clara-Doctor triangle. What did you think of "In the Forest of the Night"? Were you sw...
Verity! Episode 57 - Flatline of Credit
October 22, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWelcome to a squeeful episode of Verity! We loved this episode, and we're not afraid to show it! Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we pick this one apart--in a(n almost entirely) good way! Liz manages to come up with some complaints, but they're almost all laughably minor. Mostly we spend time talking about Clara and the Doctor. And what could be better, really? What did you think of "Flatline"? Let us know in the comments! ^E Also covered [links on our site]: Tansy gets excited over V...
Verity! Episode 56 - Are You My Mummy on the Orient Express
October 15, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 62 MBFinally! An episode that's less-than-controversial! Well...for the most part. We Verities can find controversy just about anywhere. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we muse over all there is to love about this story. Of course, I did mention controversy...though this time it's minor and mostly revolves around the flirting (or lack thereof, depending whom you agree with)--but that argument will never die. What did you think of the mummy? Or the total absence of flirting? Or the addiction...
Verity! Episode 55 - Murder-Death-Kill the Moon
October 08, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIt’s here! The episode you’ve all been clamoring for. (Or many of you have, anyway.) Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we tackle the big issues (and a precious few that aren’t so big) in yet another divisive episode of series 8. What did we think about killing the moon? Would we have turned off our lights? Did we think it was intentionally evocative of the real-world reproductive rights debate? Do we think the Doctor was justified in his actions? It’ll come as no surprise that we don’t al...
Verity! Episode 54 - Who Gives a Caretaker
October 01, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBWelcome to a spirited episode of Verity! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we vociferously disagree about the relationship and soldier issues in "The Caretaker". It's a boisterous discussion in which we once again prove it's possible to strongly disagree, and yet still remain fast friends. Which Verity thinks Danny is turning into a jerkface? Who thinks he was justified in everything he said and did? Who can barely form complete sentences at the start of the podcast? And who has the pla...
Verity! Episode 53 - Good Time (Heist)
September 24, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThere may be only three Verities this week (Dratted real life interfering with our recording schedule! Hugs to Tansy and her under-the-weather wee one.), but we press on and manage to fill the time with lots of heistey squee. Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we cover one of the lighter episodes of series 8 thus far. Erika proves she's not totally heartless and does enjoy the occasional fun ep. Deb doesn't like aliens who look like Brony cosplayers. And Liz battles a dive-bombing fly. What did yo...
Verity! Episode 52 - Listen to Your Heart(s)
September 17, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThe Capaldi goodness just keeps on coming! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we tackle what seems to be another divisive episode amongst Doctor Who fans, and the Verities are no different! Though we do disagree on parts of the story, we can all still come together on our love for Capaldi and Clara. And on our opinion that Deb may have a Moffat problem. (Sometimes an edit is just an edit--or IS it?) What did you think of Listen? Let us know in the comments! ^E Also covered [links on our...
Verity! Episode 51 - Robot of Sure Would/n't
September 10, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThe onslaught of new Doctor Who continues with a much-needed romp. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we find out who enjoys joy and who has a cold, black, grumpy fangirl heart. We also check in on how an under-the-weather Liz has been feeling about Capaldi!Doctor. Plus, we announce a giveaway! Lots of fun stuff this week! What did you think of this lighthearted episode? Did it make you laugh and cheer? Or did you shake your head and roll your eyes? Let us know in the comments! (Reminder:...
Verity! Episode 50 - Into the Heart of Dalekness
September 03, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBAre you as happy as we are to have new Doctor Who *every week*? Because we're pretty excited. Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we jump "Into the Dalek" and chat about this latest episode. Despite "Dalek fatigue", we're able to find plenty to squee about here--not the least of which is Peter Capaldi. We're not all equally thrilled with the introduction of Danny Pink, but we are all interested in seeing where that particular story line goes. (We can't say the same about the Missy plot/arc/red her...
Verity! Episode 49 - Into the Deep Breath
August 27, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBIt's finally here! New episodes of Doctor Who are rolling out at long last. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we try to remember how to talk about new episodes of our favorite show. Who am I kidding, we not only talk about it, we talk about it a LOT. But hey, what did you expect? New series! New Doctor! We just couldn't help ourselves! And surprise! We don't agree! Who loves Clara's reaction to the Doctor's regeneration? Who doesn't? Listen and see! And let us know what you think about...
Verity! Extra! - Series 8! Series 8! What Do We Appreciate?
August 20, 2014 12:30 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBIT'S ALMOST HERE! Pardon the shouting, but we're a bit excited. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we talk about what little we know of the upcoming Series 8. We also have a nice little discussion about out spoiler policy--and spoilers in general. Poor Erika does too much Verity! homework and learns more than she wants. Lynne experiences ratatouille and bitterness. Kat wants you to serve her fangirly whims. And Deb is apparently on a first-name basis with Steven Moffat. What are you mos...
Verity! Episode 48 - Designing Monsters
August 13, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBWelcome to an aesthetically-oriented episode of Verity! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we take a look at monsters/aliens/villains from a design perspective. Which baddies look great? Which don't? Does a fleshed-out back story that dovetails with the design help or hinder? And of course, we save time for our most (and least!) favorites! It's a fascinating discussion that almost breaks Deb at one point--not every DW design choice was a wise one. Sometimes a cape in and of itself *is* t...
Verity! Extra! - Tower Commentary by the Dashboard Light
August 06, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBYou asked for it! (Or at least enough of you did to beat out the other choices.) This Extra! sees the first of our two listener-voted commentaries! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we chatter over the Sylvester McCoy classic, "Paradise Towers". Or rather, we'll be talking over it if you play your DVD while listening to us. (Queuing instructions included in the 'cast.) And before the commentary, Lynne tells us about her exciting new project! ^E Uncanny links [on our site]: Website Kick...
Verity! Episode 47 - Political Science Fiction
July 30, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBThis week we are sadly Deb-free, but we forge ahead without our fearless leader. Join Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we discuss the role of politics in Doctor Who. How big a role does politics play in Who? Turns out, a bigger role than some (or at least one) of us expected. How do we feel about the Doctor getting involved? That seems to depend largely on context. What do you think about the role of politics in Doctor Who throughout the ages? And what are your thoughts on the Doctor's role in poli...
Verity! Extra! - Big Finish Round Table
July 23, 2014 12:30 - 44 minutes - 31.4 MBVerityExtraBFWriters210We at Verity! often jabber on about Big Finish, but this time we thought we'd let some experts do the jabbering for us. Join Deb, Erika, and Liz (who is actually one of the experts in question) as we chat with a couple special guests. Yes, we have not one, not two, but three Big Finish writers in the house! Una McCormack makes an overdue return, and we're delighted to welcome Caroline Symcox to the podcast! If you've ever been curious about what the Big Finish process...
Episode 46 - Communication Breakdown
July 16, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBThis week we do lots of talking about villains who don't. Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss what makes silent villains so creepy and effective. We also discover just how many Moffat-baddies are non-talkers (or mostly non-talkers). And do stick around for a particularly interesting tangent about gender roles and power dynamics in communication. This Verity! ep gets positively analytical! Almost scholarly! Almost. And of course, let us know who your favorite quiet killers are--o...
Verity! Extra! - Doctor in a Strange Land
July 09, 2014 12:30 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week's Extra! features crossover madness! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy, as we muse over what it would be like to plop the Doctor into other fictional worlds. What makes a good crossover? Which Verity isn't really comfortable with crossovers? Which coins the term "Capaldi-flicted"? And which observes that Capaldi "gives good cape"? Listen and see! Then let us know in the comments what fictional worlds you'd like to see the Doctor (and/or his companions) visit. Inquiring Verities ...
Verity! Episode 45 - Mechanical Meanies
July 02, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBIt's another villaintastic episode of Verity! This time we're talking about machines--computers, robots, and androids who want to do very bad things. Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we use "The Robots of Death" as a jumping-off point for our discussion. It's a great place to start, as it deals not only with robots themselves, but their integration into society. From there we jump to their integration into stories, and after that, we're all over the map: WOTAN! BOSS! Tara! Smilers! And much much ...
Verity! Extra! - Verities Take Over
June 25, 2014 12:30 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWARNING: While this episode of Verity! has no swearing, we do refer to some rather grown-up concepts, so if you usually listen with your children, you might want to take a swing through this Extra before you bring the kiddies on board--either that or fast-forward through Lynne's answer to this question. For this Extra!, we turn to yet another silly what-if-type question. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, Liz, and Lynne as we plan how we'd each take over the world/galaxy/universe. Which Doctor Who v...
Verity! Episode 44 - The Next Big Thing
June 18, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 45 MBOn this week's episode, we begin by talking villains, but quickly discover that our topic goes far beyond them. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we discuss how Doctor Who has never quite recaptured the lightning-in-a-bottle that was Dalekmania. Or did it? How did merchandising factor in to subsequent villains (and non-villain characters)? What show elements do we wish had taken off more than they did? Listen and see! Then tell us what you think in the comments! ^E Also covered [links on...
Verity! Extra! - Summer (Winter) Reading List
June 11, 2014 12:30 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIt's almost summertime! Unless you live in the Southern Hemisphere where it's almost wintertime! In either case, it's a great time to start thinking about what you'll read while on the beach/in front of the fire (or anywhere else really). Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we talk about the Doctor Who books we've Quite Enjoyed. It's mostly non-fiction, but there's some made-up stuff for you here as well if you like stories in your books. (Links on our site:) Tansy recommends Adventures wit...