Doctor Who Gives A F*ck

See Your Doctor If Your Election Lasts More Than Four Days

Recorded during day four of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, three middle-aged American white males who did NOT vote for Trump attempt to review the Big Finish Audio “Time in Office”. CONTENTS INCLUDE: Chris is not a Cyberman, dissing and defending “Delta and the Bannermen”, classic companions showing up in movies, watching “Star Wars” for the first time, getting old sucks, JB’s ultimate locker room humiliation, explaining jock straps to Sean, nude swimming class, Sean tries to bluff his ...

Bigly Finish

Seven months into the pandemic, and maybe things are starting to look up? This month JB, Sean and Chris get political on all y’all while reviewing the Big Finish audio adventure “The Lovecraft Invasion” starring Colin Baker. CONTENTS INCLUDE: Where we were when Trump got Covid-19, the train-wreck that was the Presidential Debate, Texas messes with early voting, Tom Baker is officially a fossil, an ode to Smokey Joe, the replacement rat on the Talons blu-ray, diversifying the background charac...

The Captain's Log

Six months into the pandemic, and we’re still at it.  CONTENTS INCLUDE: Sean obsessively purchases replacement DVDs, Time Flight over Hell Bent, we got over 3,000 downloads last month, the “silent majority”, we don’t do Instagram, reviewing the Tom Baker/David Tennant Big Finish story, Christopher Eccleston does Big Finish and why he really left the TV series, JB and Sean talk about “The Umbrella Academy”, paying to watch first-run movies on streaming, watching Classic Who in movie theaters, ...

Who Lost The Thread?

Five months into the pandemic, and we’re still podcasting while drinking cocktails. It’s the only way we know how to stay sane in this insane time. CONTENTS INCLUDE: JB sounds like Ira Glass, The OOD Cast made too much work for themselves, we aren’t NPR, recording in different time zones, Steve Martin, “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist”, “Pocahontas” and toxic boyfriends, Sean learns about the “MeToo” movement, Chris wants to go cold turkey on all the swearing, rate and review our fucking podca...

Trials and Triple Libations

JB, Chris & Sean take turns acting as prosecutor, defender and judge as they place a handful of Doctor Who stories on trial. This is probably the crudest episode we’re recorded thus far from beginning to end, so we apologize in advance. TODAY’S (randomly picked) TRIAL DOCKET: “Listen”, “The Rescue”, “The Hungry Earth/Cold Blood”, and “The End of Time, Parts 1 & 2”.

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The Chicken Soup of Doom

Hey, it’s JB. Chris, Sean and I went almost three hours recording this one. We were really inebriated and got into a very cathartic and politically charged discussion, most of which you’re NOT going to hear. I’m lucky I got an hour of usable material for this episode. Please forgive the audio levels. I promise to be the designated driver next time we record an episode, cause I get really fucking loud in this. CONTENTS INCLUDE: A botched intro, listening to Yes and Queen, Chris gets tested for...

Show Us Your TARDIS

It’s your monthly dose of drunken Doctor Who podcasting for the end times. CONTENTS INCLUDE: The Three Doctors on Zoom, dissing “Four to Doomsday”, Tegan’s PTSD, planting potatoes on Facebook Live, busted by the wife, attempting to use “City of Death” as an aphrodisiac, fucking Twitter, GATEKEEPING, Steven Schapansky - Social Justice Warrior, Demat-circuit or butt-plug?, The Wife in Space, , Liz Myles, “Mel got a spaceship!”, fans shitting on Colin Baker’s era, Radio Free Skaro’s unbridled ha...

The Rise of Stolen Fluid Links

More foul-mouthed, drug-induced Doctor Who discussion by the Three Who Drool. Please remember to drink responsibly even if you are stuck at home! CONTENTS INCLUDE: Doctors thanking real doctors, new podcast theme, condolences to Georgia, babysitting the kids, JB’s unemployment saga, Chris returns to the Dirty WHOers, JB’s “Invisible Enemy” story, “Last Christmas”, Jenna Coleman welching on conventions, “Farewell, Sarah-Jane”, Sadie takes over for her mom on Big Finish, Luke is gay, Tegan is n...

DON'T PANIC!

The podcast officially regenerates for the new age of uncertainty and social distancing over Skype. JB, Chris & Sean cope with the new normal by playing “the Game of Rassilon” where Doctors and companions are randomly mixed and matched into stories which were also mixed and matched to other writers. CONTENTS INCLUDE: Doctor Who DOES give a fuck, “that’s what she said!”, Graeme Burk writes a decent comedy sketch, Big Finish, Tom Baker’s voiceover outtakes, not buying the Blu-Rays, midwestern a...

The End of the F*cking World

...in which you've got nothing else better to do while under self-imposed quarantine than to listen to three drunk middle-aged white guys talk about the later half of Series 12 of Doctor Who. JB, Sean & Chris didn't bother to remember any of the episode titles, but they have plenty of theories and opinions. As an added bonus, find out which two of our panelists have been incarcerated.

Doctor Who Gives A F*ck

... in which three ex-Doctor Who podcasters get the band back together.  JB Anderton (WHO 37), Chris Buchanan (Dirty WHOers), and Sean Homrig (The TARDIS Tavern) have a virtual boys night out (w/alcohol and edibles) and discuss the first five stories of Series 12: "Spyfall" (Parts 1 & 2), "Orphan 55", "Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror", and "Fugitive of the Judoon". Opening Theme: "Doctorin The Tardis" by The KLF Closing Theme: "Bigger on the Inside" by Aurelio Voltaire  

#141 Gold Star

…in which the Doctor makes her “Resolution” for another hiatus year, and our fearless podcaster has the last word. It’s the end of WHO 37, for which the moment has been prepared. Thanks to everyone who have listened to and have guested on the podcast these past six years.

#140 Battle of the Planets

…in which, for once, Doctor Who finishes a season with a pretty solid Sci-Fi story instead of a convoluted and emotionally charged melodrama. St. Xtofer joins JB for the final lap of Series 11 reviews with “The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos”.

#139 Across The Mirrorverse

… in which our fearless podcasters almost get thru an episode review without talking about comics. Jon Clarke from the Caffeinated Comics podcast joins JB for a review of Series 11 Episode 9, “It Takes You Away”.

#138 Witching and Bitching

… in which our fearless podcaster and our local fan organizer put on their funny black hats and explain why they no longer participate in their local Doctor Who convention. JB is joined by Gordon Dymowski from the Chicago Doctor Who Meetup to review Series 11 Episode 8, “The Witchfinders”, and to have a candid discussion on the current state of Chicago TARDIS.

#137a Living on Channel Z

A bonus podcast featuring what JB was able to salvage from the original recording session for the “Kerblam” review featuring Josh Zimon from Mostly Harmless Cutaway and (formerly) The Memory Cheats.

#137 Going Postal

… in which our fearless podcasters attempt to decode machine logic and end up with word salad. Sean Homrig from The TARDIS Tavern and The Columbo Confab joins JB for a review of Series 11 Episode 7, “Kerblam!”

#136 Indian Takeaway

… in which the series continues to be more relevant politically and dramatically with another (mostly) historical adventure. This week JB is joined by Cate Brecht, co-host of the Babes Watch Buffy Podcast, to discuss episode six of Series 11, “Demons of the Punjab”.

#135 The Funko Pop of Death

… in which our fearless podcasters stick condoms on the backs of their ears and hope that neither of them get pregnant. JB and St. Xtofer review “The Tsuranga Conundrum”.

#134 Mr. Big Is Still A Dick

... in which no spiders were harmed in the recording of this podcast. JB is joined by television/film critic and fellow "Timey Wimey" alum Clint Worthington from the "Alcohollywood" podcast for a review of "Arachnids in the UK".

#133 On The Bus

JB welcomes back to the podcast Dawn Xiana Moon of Raks Geek & Raks Inferno for a discussion on racism, politics and wacky sci-fi tropes as they review Episode Three of Series 11, “Rosa”. Closing Theme: "Beautiful Flowers Under A Full Moon", arranged and performed by Dawn Xiana Moon.

#132 Giving Up The Ghost

… in which our fearless podcasters have a lot to say, but not necessarily about the episode they’re reviewing. JB welcomes Daniel Harper back to Doctor Who podcasting as they cross the desert sands and the deadly seas to reach “The Ghost Monument”.

#131 The Doctor Who Who Fell To Earth

... in which we finally have new Doctor Who to review. Lauren Faits returns to the podcast (and to the program) bringing her She-Ra: Progressive of Power podcast co-host Eric Garneau (who has never watched the program before) to join JB and his two new PodCats in welcoming Jodie Whittaker as they review the Series 11 opener, "The Woman Who Fell To Earth".

#130 Games Without Frontiers

…in which three old Doctor Who podcasters dust the cobwebs off their microphones, discuss the current state of Doctor Who fandom, and play some games. JB is joined by St. Xtofer from (the late) Dirty WHOers and Sean Homrig from The TARDIS Tavern (closed for remodeling).

#129 My 70s Batman Childhood

... in which our fearless podcaster presents a special preview of his new podcast, "BAT 77 - My 70s Batman Childhood", coming soon to an RSS feed near you. 

#128 Return of the Son of Stolen Fluid Links

… in which our fearless podcaster emulates one of Schapansky’s other podcasts with his own version of “lazy Doctor Who” by once again answering questions meant for Radio Free Skaro. JB also spills the beans regarding the future of WHO 37.

FLASHBACK - The Deadly Assassin Commentary

WHO 37 is on summer hiatus but will be back in the autumn with new episodes. In the meantime JB will be re-releasing some classic moments from the first year of the podcast which are no longer available on iTunes. This month JB represents all four parts of his commentary for the Season 14 classic story, “The Deadly Assassin”. Originally appeared in Episodes #014 Goth Sausage Party, #015 WHO 37 at ARCHON 37, #019 Paul is Dead, and #021 Rassilon’s Rod.

FLASHBACK - Podcast Panel 2013

WHO 37 is on summer hiatus but will be back in the autumn with new episodes. In the meantime JB will be re-releasing some classic moments from the first year of the podcast which are no longer available on iTunes. This month it’s an encore presentation of the Podcast Panel at Chicago TARDIS 2013, moderated by JB Anderton (WHO 37) and featuring Lynne Thomas & Erika Ensign (Verity!) and Alex Kennard (Reality Bomb) - originally appeared in Episode #022 Suburban TARDIS 2013.

FLASHBACK - Dick Mills & Time Crash

WHO 37 is on summer hiatus but will be back in the autumn with new episodes. In the meantime JB will be re-releasing some classic moments from the first year in the podcast which are no longer available on iTunes.  Interview with Dick Mills at Chicago TARDIS 2013 - originally appeared in Episode #022 Suburban TARDIS 2013 Interview with Time Crash - originally appeared in Episode #011 Bash & Crash

#127 London Calling

…in which our fearless podcaster flies across the Atlantic (and back) and lives to tell the tale of his visit to the city where Doctor Who began. Also featuring the return of “Stolen Fluid Links”.

#126 Season 19b (Part Two)

... in which our fearless podcasters continue their deep dive into the out-of-continuity adventures of the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa of Traken. JB and St. Xtofer review the Big Finish audios “The Mutant Phase” by Nicholas Briggs, “Primeval” by Gary Russell, “Circular Time - Autumn” by Paul Cornell & Mike Maddox, “Castle of Fear” by Alan Barnes, “The Eternal Summer” by Jonathan Morris, and “Plague of the Daleks” by Mark Morris.

#125 Season 19b (Part One)

…in which Celery Boy and the Last of the Trakenites have the TARDIS all to themselves. JB and St. Xtofer examine some of the many adventures the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa shared between “Time Flight” and “Arc of Infinity”. This month they review the Short Trip stories “Confabula” by Ian Potter, and “Not So Much a Program, More a Way of Life” by Anthony Keetch, and the Past Doctor Adventures novel “Empire of Death” by David Bishop. Closing theme: Hybrid Mix by Soundhog.

#124 Before The Blue Box

…in which our fearless podcasters go back to the beginning. It’s the debut of “Loose Cannons” where JB and St. Xtofer examine the novels, short stories and audios to piece together the off-screen continuity of the Doctor’s adventures. This month they look at several stories of the First Doctor & Susan set before “An Unearthly Child”. Stories include “Lungbarrow” by Marc Platt, “The Beginning” also by Marc Platt, “Quinnis” again by Marc Platt, “The Exiles” by Lance Parkin, “The Gift” by Robert...

#123 Five Years

... in which our fearless podcaster reflects on five years of hosting a Doctor Who podcast as he charts the course for year six. JB also explains how Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Trek: Discovery have raised the bar for his expectations of Series 11, and he gives a final farewell to his beloved PodCat.

#122 Dalek Cutaway

... in which this whole existence is flawed.

#121 Peter Out

... in which our fearless podcasters give a heartfelt salute to Peter Capaldi, a warm welcome to Jodie Whittaker, and a final farewell to Steven Moffat. JB and Xtofer review "Twice Upon A Time".

#120 Costume Drama

…in which our fearless podcaster always dresses for the occasion. JB briefly weighs in on Jodie Whittaker’s new Doctor costume.

#119 Puffer Fish on Panini Bread

… in which If you look hard enough, there’s always something hidden in plain sight. JB weighs in on the Doctor Who Magazine controversy, Series 11 casting news, and the further adventures of Curly Mary Sue. Also St. Xtofer joins in for a review of the Big Finish Short Trip stories “A Heart On Both Sides” and “All Hands On Deck”.

#118 Randomizer 2

… in which our fearless podcasters question the merits of bringing back Shada and The X-Files, recast Marco Polo, talk Trill sex, and fire off rayguns. Featuring Daniel Harper, Lauren Faits, and St. Xtofer.

#117 The Big PIcture

… in which the podcaster by the lake and the podcaster from downstate predict what Doctor Who audio adventures Big Finish will release next. St. Xtofer also shares with JB his thoughts on the casting of Jodie Whittaker and his theory of the complex nature of the Doctor/Master relationship.

#116 Geek Girl Power

… in which a fearless cosplayer becomes a fearless podcaster. Lauren Faits returns to chat with JB about her new podcast, “She-Ra: Progressive of Power" as well as the long overdue casting of the first female Doctor Who. Topics also include resisting the new world order, justifying the existence of Porgs, and learning to fly.

#115 Gen X on Next Gen (Part Two)

… in which our fearless podcaster continues his voyage aboard the USS Enterprise (NCC 1701-D to be precise). Joining JB on his voyage is Ron McAdams, co-host of the 10 Backward Podcast and the MST3K Revival League Podcast. Listen in as they reminisce about their time together in Starfleet and give commentary on “The Best of Both Worlds (Part Two)”.

#114 Gen X on Next Gen (Part One)

… in which two fearless podcasters go back in time to visit the 24th Century. JB is joined by Daniel Harper, co-host of the Oi! Spaceman Podcast, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation with a commentary for “The Best of Both Worlds (Part One)”.

#113 Stolen Fluid Links

... in which our fearless podcaster has answers but no questions, so he steals them from another podcast. Topics include Time Lord twins, visual title sequences for audio podcasts, console room redesigning, multi-Capaldi stories, and the lack of 80's era Cybermen.

#112 State of the Who-nion

... in which Peter Davison pleads the fifth, Steven Moffat plays the "fake news" card, Deborah Watling takes her final journey through time and space, and our fearless podcaster breaks out the poorly-done European accents.

#111 Jodie

... in which the future is female.  Our fearless podcaster reacts "live on tape" to the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the new Doctor Who.

#110 Master Baiting

… in which two fearless podcasters soak up all the fanwank from the tool of Moffat. It’s the last of the Series 10 reviews as JB and X take on “World Enough and Time” and “The Doctor Falls”.

#109 Beam Me Out Scotty

… in which the hills are alive with the sound of music. JB is joined by Gordon Dymowski, organizer of the Chicago Doctor Who Meetup group, to review “The Eaters of Light”.

#108 Black and White, Red and Green

... in which we all scream for ice queen.  Once again JB is joined by Jon Clarke, co-host of the Caffeinated Comics Podcast, to discuss the latest Mark Gatiss script, "Empress of Mars", as well as some brief thoughts about the Series 10 finale, comic book movies, and Motorhead cosplay.