Lazy Doctor Who

Steven and Erika finish off the Canada Day marathon with Canada chat, follow-up, food talk, and eventually, discussion of this Doctor Who episode. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven continue the Canada Day celebration with great praise for Lis Sladen, as is right and proper. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika continue the Canada Day marathon with more Zygons and our pal the Skarasen! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven are back with the usual Canada Day celebration. Happy Canada Day! Hope you like fleshy protrusions! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika re-review the other recently returned episode and pine for more. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven revisit an episode we first reviewed in 2016! Why? Because it’s no longer merely a reconstruction! Two episodes of “The Daleks’ Master Plan” were recently recovered, thanks to the good work of Film Is Fabulous. We’ve made good on our promise to return and re-cover recovered episodes, and “The Nightmare Begins” is the first of the two. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika finish off “Revenge of the Cybermen” — and Season 12 of Doctor Who! And no need to email us — immediately after recording, Steven discovered the “heartbeat” music cue was Peter Howell, not Carey Blyton. Erika regrets her incorrect guess! (Ok not really. No actual regrets. Everyone is wrong sometimes!) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven discuss what makes a good Cybermen story, and whether this is that. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika issue corrections, then talk about direction, music, and other assorted nonsense. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven (finally) dive into the first Cybermen story they’ve covered in ages! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika conclude a very good, but very dark story. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven talk about Davros, mostly. With good reason! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika talk about Nazis. I mean Daleks. No, I mean Nazis. But yeah, also Daleks. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven reach the mid-point of the last 6-parter structured like this one. Turns out there’s a lot to talk about here in the middle! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika brave the smoke and heat of Edmonton to bring you discussion of the bunkers and domes of Skaro! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven wrap up the Canada Day extravaganza by dipping their toes into “Genesis of the Daleks” — will Erika love it? like it? hate it? Nobody knows yet, not even Erika! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika finish off a rare (for this era) two-part story as the Canada Day fun continues! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven wax poetic about OB video and Sarah Jane Smith, as the Canada Day marathon continues. And Erika shares a partial list of favourite Doctor Who stories over the years. The stories on that list might surprise you! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika conclude “The Ark in Space” and complain about fireworks timing — another Canada Day tradition! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven natter on about problem-solving and TV-pacing, with a long tangent about food in Edmonton — so it’s basically what you’d expect on Canada Day! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika celebrate Canada Day in their traditional fashion — with a classic Doctor Who marathon and some delicious food! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven have somewhat opposite feelings about this story, at least in terms of emotional baggage. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika finish off the Barry Letts era and vibe with the Doctor and Harry. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven continue talking about mad scientists, a robot, and an adorable toy tank. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika embark on the Tom Baker era, but not without some fond reminiscences of the Jon Pertwee era. What a difference a Doctor makes! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.