Two Hearts - A NuWho Podcast
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Join your hosts Callum and James as each week the boys break down and discuss a new episode of the Doctor Who 2005 revival.
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#024 -"Smith and Jones" & "The Shakespeare Code"
January 21, 2021 22:20 - 1 hour - 191 MBWhat do rhinos, blood-sucking OAPs, William Shakespeare and Freema Agyeman all have in common? They're all in this week's episode! Callum and James start a brand new season with "Smith and Jones" and "The Shakespeare Code". They take a deep dive into the chasm between history and parody, the wisdom of witches and the iconic status of Martha Jones. Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twohear...
#023 - "Revolution of the Daleks"
January 07, 2021 09:20 - 1 hour - 217 MBHappy New Year! James and CJ are back for 2021 and we're kicking things off with a discussion on the latest Doctor Who special "Revolution of the Daleks". Join us as we pull apart the episode's structure, revel in Jodie Whittaker's performance, finally meet Yaz and say goodbye to Ryan and Graham. Enjoy! Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twoheartspodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://ww...
#23 - "Revolution of the Daleks"
January 07, 2021 09:20 - 1 hour - 217 MBHappy New Year! James and CJ are back for 2021 and we're kicking things off with a discussion on the latest Doctor Who special "Revolution of the Daleks". Join us as we pull apart the episode's structure, revel in Jodie Whittaker's performance, finally meet Yaz and say goodbye to Ryan and Graham. Enjoy! Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twoheartspodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://ww...
#022 - "The Runaway Bride"
December 25, 2020 11:40 - 1 hour - 154 MBMerry Christmas! It's a holiday miracle as we take a look at the introduction to Donna and the return of some very naughty Xmas decorations in The Runaway Bride! Join us as we discuss Donna's character writing, The Doctor's growing issues with loss and the weird way Doctor Who can't get Christmas quite right. Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twoheartspodcast Follow us on Instagram: http...
#021 - Discussing Chibnall's Era (So Far)
December 17, 2020 04:29 - 1 hour - 155 MBWe're back with a free-flowing chat about our thoughts and feelings on Chris Chibnall's era so far! Join James and CJ as they break down their feelings on Jodie Whittaker's historic casting, Chibnall's strengths and weaknesses as showrunner, the problem with the current TARDIS team and their favourite episodes from Series 11. **Note: This is far from all-encompassing, we wanted to just riff on Chibnall's time for a bit before the holiday special reaction episode later this month. Also, the...
#020 - "Army of Ghosts" & "Doomsday"
December 11, 2020 03:46 - 1 hour - 236 MBThis week CJ and James bid farewell to a fan favourite as the Bad Wolf herself ascends to the Parallel universe in the sky. In ARMY OF GHOSTS and DOOMSDAY, the boys discuss Torchwood's colonial aspirations, the legacy of Jackie Tyler, and sum up their feelings on the very first companion of the revival and the indomitable Billie Piper. Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twoheartspodcast Fol...
#019 - "The Idiot's Lantern" and "Fear Her"
December 04, 2020 02:08 - 1 hour - 195 MBCJ and James take a break from time, space and sanity as they land in two entirely different and thoroughly ordinary London streets. Fun! This week the boys discuss the similarities between the two forgotten Series 2 episodes THE IDIOT'S LANTERN and FEAR HER, chew over fascism, progress and family, stitch together garbled recording segments (keep an eye out for the quality this week!), and wonder: Who thought swastikas were a good idea? Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitt...
#018 - "Love and Monsters"
November 06, 2020 02:17 - 1 hour - 152 MBDig up your paving slabs and crack out your Il Divo, we're going back to 2006 with the delightfully divisive LOVE & MONSTERS! CJ and James have fun tearing this one apart and building it up. This week we talk the big topics: comedy, fat-shaming, too-late characterisation and more! But all of that is eclipsed by the best thing this episode has to offer: the wonder that is Jackie Tyler. Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Face...
#017 - "The Impossible Planet" & "The Satan Pit"
October 23, 2020 00:49 - 1 hour - 177 MBWe take a step into the unknown this week with the crown jewels of Season 2, THE IMPOSSIBLE PLANET & THE SATAN PIT! Join CJ and James as they look at the devil behind the myth, explore how these episodes confound the universe of Doctor Who, marvel at the cast and writing, and wonder–is this The End of Doctor Who? Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twoheartspodcast Follow us on Instagram: h...
017 - "The Impossible Planet" & "The Satan Pit"
October 23, 2020 00:49 - 1 hour - 177 MBWe take a step into the unknown this week with the crown jewels of Season 2, THE IMPOSSIBLE PLANET & THE SATAN PIT! Join CJ and James as they look at the devil behind the myth, explore how these episodes confound the universe of Doctor Who, marvel at the cast and writing, and wonder–is this The End of Doctor Who?Email us: [email protected] us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPodFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twoheartspodcastFollow us on Instagram: https:...
#016 - "Rise of the Cybermen" & "The Age of Steel"
September 25, 2020 01:31 - 1 hour - 193 MBCJ and James tackle the first Cyberman story of the 21st century, RISE OF THE CYBERMEN and THE AGE OF STEEL. We talk about Mickey's journey from tin dog to hero, finally get to discuss a queer story beat, debate the aesthetics of Cybermen, wonder if Rose's storyline was needed at all, and ask the age-old question: Why does Jackie get such a raw deal?? Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/two...
#015 - "The Girl in the Fireplace"
September 10, 2020 23:22 - 1 hour - 146 MBTik Tok on the broken clock but the party don't stop, no. Join your hosts James and CJ as they unpack what makes The Girl in the Fireplace such a special episode, the mechanics of time travel in NuWho and how Moffat continues to cement his legacy for better or worse. Show Notes: The Timelord Victorious pathway chart: https://view.s6.exacttarget.com/?qs=a804c25aa8272ec1cb16942638450f710344fff0983b09337caea9ad3e3acff59e1269fc9611c614eae1eb602122a737b08a571de017d81f5dd54ea8b095f0cce15567685...
#014 - "School Reunion"
August 28, 2020 00:12 - 1 hour - 178 MBWhat connects supernatural events at a school, unrequited love, and Anthony Head? Buffy the Vampire Slay–I mean, SCHOOL REUNION! CJ and James tackle the fan-favourite episode, and the conversation has never been wilder. We consider the brilliance of Elisabeth Sladen, debate theories about companions, love stories and tragedy, and wonder if the Krillitanes are just a bit... shit? Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook: ...
#013 - "New Earth" & "Tooth and Claw"
August 14, 2020 04:06 - 1 hour - 177 MBSeason 2 proper is finally here! Join us for a deep dive into the first two episodes of the season, "New Earth" and "Tooth and Claw". In this week's episode, we discuss the curious case of Rose and the Doctor, unfocused writing, weird monks and so much more! Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twoheartspodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2heartspod James is on Twitte...
#012 - "The Christmas Invasion"
July 31, 2020 03:14 - 1 hour - 165 MB'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the Powell Estate, not a Pilot Fish was stirring, not even a... well you get the idea. Welcome to season 2 of TWO HEARTS, and we're kicking off with the aptly-titled 2005 special THE CHRISTMAS INVASION. This week James and CJ discuss double standards, regeneration cycles and the ongoing journey of Rose Tyler–not to mention, reign in a new Doctor in the form of David Tennant! Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://...
#011 - "Doctor Who and the Silurians" & "Pyramids of Mars"
July 17, 2020 07:06 - 1 hour - 182 MBWe're back with a special Classic Who retrospective on two of our favourite stories - "Doctor Who and the Silurians" and "Pyramids of Mars"! Join us as we discuss the way these stories have aged, what they still get right and how they went on to inform Doctor Who as we know it today. Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twoheartspodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
#010 - "Bad Wolf" & "The Parting of the Ways"
July 03, 2020 00:15 - 1 hour - 223 MBWe made it! Join us as we celebrate our tenth episode and first full season of NuWho with a deep dive into "Bad Wolf" and "The Parting of the Ways", the finale two-parter of season one. Rose becomes death, destroyer of worlds, the Doctor forgives himself and we debate about how the two of them played out across the season before delivering a final season grading. Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.f...
#009 - "Boom Town"
June 26, 2020 01:25 - 55 minutes - 128 MBNOTE: We had some issues with the recording this week so we apologise for the slightly off audio. ANYWAY, this week CJ and James discuss the divisive BOOM TOWN, and debate the merits of aesthetics over plot, the ongoing story of Rose and Mickey, and ask–was Captain Jack even here this week? Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twoheartspodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagra...
#008 - "The Empty Child" & "The Doctor Dances"
June 19, 2020 00:06 - 1 hour - 161 MBIt's another double episode as we tackle Steven Moffat's first foray into NuWho with this critically acclaimed two-parter. We discuss queer representation, NuWho finally showing some teeth, why Moffat was chosen as showrunner after this and unpack how he crafted such an impactful couple of episodes. Check out Moffat's parody episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do-wDPoC6GM Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on ...
#007 - "Father's Day"
June 12, 2020 00:41 - 56 minutes - 128 MBGrab the tissues and hunker down, this one will have you weeping before you know it. CJ and James take a look at the critically-lauded FATHER'S DAY, and discuss the ongoing journey of Rose Tyler, trope-laden writing, Reapers, and emotions! So many emotions! Follow us on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/twoheartspodcast Follow us on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/2heartspod Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmgMoreJames ...
006 - "The Long Game"
May 29, 2020 00:48 - 55 minutes - 126 MBEndless media cycle getting you down? Lumps of meat on your ceiling that won't budge? That hole in your head looking like a mighty mistake? Then you might've just watched THE LONG GAME, or listened to TWO HEARTS latest ep! This week CJ and James are looking at the forgotten child of Series 1. Join them as they discuss the evils of media, moguls and metaphors. Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook here: www.facebook...
#006 - "The Long Game"
May 29, 2020 00:48 - 55 minutes - 126 MBEndless media cycle getting you down? Lumps of meat on your ceiling that won't budge? That hole in your head looking like a mighty mistake? Then you might've just watched THE LONG GAME, or listened to TWO HEARTS latest ep! This week CJ and James are looking at the forgotten child of Series 1. Join them as they discuss the evils of media, moguls and metaphors. Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook here: www.facebook...
#005 - "Dalek"
May 22, 2020 01:47 - 59 minutes - 88.3 MBThe dead speak! Not those dead... but a particularly rusty Dalek has come for the Doctor in the latest ep of Two Hearts. This week CJ and James dive into the acclaimed "Dalek", and discuss the psychology of the Daleks, the 2005-ness of supervilliainry, and poke the proverbial bear by asking - should this have been the Daleks' final end? Email us questions at: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/twohea...
#004 "Aliens of London" & "World War Three"
May 15, 2020 04:56 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBWe're shaking our booties at the latest ep of Two Hearts (we're sorry, we're so so sorry). This week, CJ and James discuss the mixed ALIENS OF LONDON/WORLD WAR THREE two-parter. Join us for chats on politics, representation, family, and yes, "farting aliens". Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/twoheartspodcast/ Follow us on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/2heartspod
#003 - "The Unquiet Dead"
May 08, 2020 01:49 - 57 minutes - 87.1 MBPhantasmagoria and mediums abound in Episode 3, the spirit-tastic THE UNQUIET DEAD! Join hosts CJ and James as they discover who's rapping under the table, explore Victorian sensibilities and discuss the philosophy of Doctor Who itself. The Unquiet Dead Immigration Critique: http://lawrencemiles.blogspot.com/2005/04/unquiet-dead.html Follow us on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/2HeartsPod Follow us on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/twoheartspodcast/ Follow us on Instagram here: www.insta...
#002 - "The End of the World"
May 01, 2020 03:32 - 1 hour - 107 MBWelcome to the second episode of "Two Hearts - A NuWho Podcast" dedicated to a complete rewatch and critique of the Doctor Who revival. This week hosts CJ and James deep-dive into the aptly titled "The End of the World". Join us as we struggle through rough audio (for the last time! new mic incoming!) and discuss the problematique origins of The Lady Cassandra O'Brien.Δ17. Doctor Who Confidential: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8rFh_G9KV8 Doctor Who Retrospective Doco on YT: https://www.y...
#001 - "Rose" & Introductions
April 20, 2020 01:39 - 1 hour - 145 MBHello! Welcome to the first episode of Two Hearts - a NuWho podcast dedicated to a complete rewatch and critique of the Doctor Who revival. This week we kick things off with some introductions to your two hosts, CJ and James, before deep-diving into the 2005 Doctor Who pilot "Rose". Join us as James discovers how often he says "wonderful" and we reference Merryl Streep in The Post for some reason. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/2HeartsPod Terror of the Autons novel cover: ...