Going Through Who

Samuel and Jacob set sail into Series 6 with The Curse of the Black Spot. They discuss the episode’s evolving mystery, the clever reveal behind the Siren, Hugh Bonneville’s performance as Captain Avery, and why this well-constructed adventure works better as a mystery than as a full-fledged pirate story. Episode Highlights: Why the story is … Continue reading Going Through Who 20.1: The Curs...

Going Through Who takes one small step into Doctor Who Series 6 with “Day of the Moon,” the second half of the Silence two-parter. Samuel and Jacob break down the episode’s horror atmosphere, the terrifying concept of the Silence, River Song’s action-hero moments, Canton’s role in the plan, Nixon’s awkward place in the story, and … Continue reading Going Through Who 19.13: Day of the Moon &#...

In this episode of Going Through Who, Samuel and Jacob begin their coverage of “The Impossible Astronaut,” the opening story of Doctor Who Series 6. They discuss the episode’s shocking cliffhanger, the mystery of the Doctor’s death, River Song’s emotional role in the story, and how the episode sets up major season-long questions while still … Continue reading Going Through Who 19.12: The Imp...

Samuel and Jacob dive into Doctor Who’s “A Christmas Carol” and make the case for why it stands as one of the very best Christmas specials the series has ever done. They talk about Michael Gambon’s incredible performance, the episode’s clever use of time travel, its emotional core, and why this festive sci-fi remix of … Continue reading Going Through Who 19.11: A Christmas Carol →

Samuel and Jacob dive into The Big Bang, the explosive finale of Doctor Who’s fifth modern series. They talk through the episode’s clever time-travel structure, emotional character moments, Rory’s unforgettable devotion, and the Doctor’s complex dynamic with River Song. Along the way, they also celebrate wrapping up Eleven’s first season with a live cookie taste … Continue reading Going Thro...

Samuel Lewis and Jacob Carpenter dive into “The Pandorica Opens,” the first half of Doctor Who’s explosive Series 5 finale. They talk through the episode’s huge returning-monster lineup, River Song’s perfectly in-character moments, the creepy effectiveness of the Cybermen, Rory’s dramatic return, and why this cliffhanger remains one of the most intense in modern Doctor … Continue reading Goi...

The Doctor gets stuck on Earth when the TARDIS can’t land, so he winds up flat-sharing with Craig — and accidentally playing matchmaker between Craig and Sophie while investigating a mysterious “upstairs” that shouldn’t exist. Samuel and Jacob dig into why this episode works so well as a lighter palate-cleanser before the season finale, highlight … Continue reading Going Through Who 19.8: Th...

Samuel and Jacob dive into one of Doctor Who’s most emotionally powerful episodes, “Vincent and the Doctor” (original airdate: June 5, 2010). They celebrate the craft behind the story—Tony Curran’s performance, Richard Curtis’s approach to treating Vincent with empathy, and the episode’s blend of whimsy and heartbreak—while also having a candid conversation about mental health, … Continue re...

In this episode of Going Through Who, Samuel and Jacob dig into Cold Blood and unpack why it’s a solid story that still feels wonky in execution. They talk pacing issues common to Modern Who two-parters, character “switch flips” that feel abrupt, and how some standout performances (especially the Rory moment) help carry the episode’s … Continue reading Going Through Who 19.6: Cold Blood &#85...

Samuel and Jacob kick off 2026 by returning to Going Through Who with part one of the Silurian two-parter, “The Hungry Earth.” They run the Matrix (trivia + production notes), then dig into why this first half works as a character-driven setup: competing perspectives, escalating misunderstandings, and a conflict where neither side feels purely “evil” … Continue reading Going Through Who 19.5...

GTW is going on hiatus for the month of December to celebrate the holidays and a special time for Jacob and his wife Rebecca! We will be back at it in January. Have a happy holidays and a happy New Year!

In this episode of Going Through Who, Sam and Jacob step into Amy’s Choice and unpack why this Eleventh Doctor story hits so hard—mixing creepy killer pensioners, dreamy cottages, and a full-on exploration of the Doctor’s darker side. They dig into how the Dream Lord forces Amy to choose between village domesticity and TARDIS adventure, … Continue reading Going Through Who 19.4: Amy’s Choice...

SummarySamuel and Jacob dive into a breezy, monster-of-the-week romp that doubles as Rory’s first real outing as a companion. They unpack why the “vampires” aren’t really vampires, nerd out over Eleventh Doctor set-pieces and production trivia, and debate the morality of the villain’s survival plan—all while tracking subtle steps in the Amy–Rory–Doctor dynamic and the … Continue reading Goin...

In this episode, Samuel and Jacob dive into Flesh and Stone, the thrilling conclusion to the two-parter featuring the Weeping Angels. They unpack how Steven Moffat weaves suspense, character dynamics, and psychological horror into the story, while also reflecting on River Song’s mysteries, Amy’s pivotal role, and the Doctor’s defining moments. Along the way, they … Continue reading Going Thr...

Samuel and Jacob kick off a two-parter with The Time of Angels. They dig into behind-the-scenes trivia, River Song’s return, and new twists on the Weeping Angels. From Matt Smith and Karen Gillan’s first filming day to the infamous Graham Norton banner mishap, it’s a mix of production insights, canon debates, and character moments. Highlights: … Continue reading Going Through Who 19.1: The T...

On this episode the crew covers Victory of the Daleks with a talk on Dalek design, how fans react to things in pop culture and if it’s always a positive thing, love of a Winston Churchill portrayal, a scientist with a plot twist, and personal experiences the episode brings up in us both. To find … Continue reading Going Through Who 18.13: Victory of the Daleks →

On this episode we cover The Beast Below with more details of Matt Smiths performance with Karen Gillan form, the first time we get the 11th Doctor sonic flick, an impossible choice blinding The Doctor and giving Amy a chance to fix things, and Jacob goes off on a tear on the Starship UK society … Continue reading Going Through Who 18.12: The Beast Below →

On this episode the eleventh Doctor arrives as we cover The Eleventh Hour with its introduction of the tone of an era, the arrival of Amy Pond, a new tardis console, and a villain that clearly wasn’t as important as setting up everything to come. To find previous episodes go to: tscn.tv/gtw To subscribe to … Continue reading Going Through Who 18.11: The Eleventh Hour →

On this episode the crew is joined by Wayne Henderson as the three talk about favorite episodes as they all look back on the Tenth Doctor era of Doctor Who! To find previous episodes go to: tscn.tv/gtw To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GoingThroughWho Want to support our content? … Continue reading Going Through Who Memory Cor...

On this slightly longer episode, we say farewell to Ten as we cover The End of Time part 2 with a matrix that covers both episodes, Tennants expressive acting, thoughts on The Master in this episode vs last episode, the lore of the drums, just how terrifying did the Timelords get in the war, Bernard … Continue reading Going Through Who 18.10: The End Of Time Part 2 →

On this episode, the end is near for Ten as we cover part one of The End of Time with thoughts on the Saxton Master, a few infamous scenes from the episode, a perspective on regeneration, and a cliffhanger that ends up not even being the cliffhanger! To find previous episodes go to: tscn.tv/gtw To … Continue reading Going Through Who 18.9: The End Of Time Part 1 →

On this episode the crew covers the final story in the Out of Time Big Finish series as Weeping Angels actually work in audio somehow, the dynamic between 6 and 10, a reference to an era of 6 audios that we covered before, and onwards back to television! To find previous episodes go to: tscn.tv/gtw … Continue reading Going Through Who 18.8: Out of Time 3 Wink →

On this episode the crew covers the second of the Out of Time series as we talk about the interactions between 5 and 10, a bit of time agent lore, just how do you deal with a Cyberman, and a cliffhanger conversation. To find previous episodes go to: tscn.tv/gtw To subscribe to this podcast put … Continue reading Going Through Who 18.7: Out of Time 2 The Gates of Hell →

On this episode of GTW we cover the first Out of Time as we discuss the Cathederal of Contemplation, the dynamic between four and ten, a few moments of the military pop culture test passing and failing, a few callbacks that made us happy, and a look into the darkness of ten and how four … Continue reading Going Through Who 18.6: Out of Time 1 →

On this episode the crew covers The Waters of Mars with a deep conversation about the amazing design of The Flood, the dangers of unchecked power, The Doctors decent into The Timelord Victorious, and anticipation of us going into Big Finish. Out of Time 1: https://bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-out-of-time-1-2272 To find previous episodes go to: tscn.tv/gtw To subscribe … Continue readi...