Lazy Doctor Who

Erika and Steven finish off a story that Erika deeply loves. They also talk about pronouns, the character arc for a character with a disability, Big Finish Peladon possibilities (that may already exist), how this story fits in the range of 3rd Doctor stories, how much Erika loves Doctor Who and why, what’s going on in Casa Castria, rewatching season 18 week-by-week, and how great Total Party Kill...

Steven and Erika finally get back to “The Curse of Peladon”, but no worries — they remember everything that’s happening because it’s so exciting and fun! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven close out a Canada Day mini-marathon with the first episode of a story Erika remembers and loves. Well-written Jo is back! And has real chemistry with Peladon! We get an assortment of cool aliens! And court intrigue! What a lovely note to end on for this holiday. (Certainly that falling statue won’t harm the Doctor or anyone else…) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika complete the story that Steven claims is peak-hair for both the 3rd Doctor and Jo. Erika is just excited to see the end of a story and not know what’s going to happen. Happy Canada Day, all! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven continue the Canada Day celebration with more Doctor Who and lots of appreciation for the sets, costumes, makeup, casting, and Aubrey Woods. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika celebrate Canada Day as is their tradition: with Indian food and Doctor Who. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven finish off season 8 on Erika’s birthday! What a way to celebrate! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika watch a couple more episodes of rural, “magical”, Masterful Doctor Who. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven decide to make it an official Easter weekend mini-marathon by doing a third podcast episode and starting in on “The Dæmons”. It’s exciting because we’ve been there! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika celebrate their 200th episode by finishing off a story they both quite enjoy. Endings are hard, and there are some issues here, but overall, “Colony in Space” is still a very enjoyable story. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven celebrate the holiday weekend with two episodes of 1971 Doctor Who goodness. This story continues to please, and provides some excellent Master headcanon. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika continue the one-episode-per-episode pace, if only to savour this story, which Erika is enjoying mightily! There is also a lengthy tangent on the Doctor Who viewing preferences of one Frank Skinner. Because why not? Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven continue through this many-layered story. A thickening plot! A robot! An unfortunately dated reference! A disappointingly not-terrible haircut! So much to dig into, and we’re just two episodes in! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika move along to a story Erika knows pretty much nothing about. It’s a “and now for something completely different” episode of Doctor Who. The TARDIS works (if a little strangely)! It’s not on Earth! Time Lords?!?!! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven finally get back to watching this Doctor Who serial from 1971. Sadly (for Erika, at least), they also have to listen to it. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika watch another single episode of this Jon Pertwee story from 1971. But let’s be real, this one is really all about the Master. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven trip through more psychedelic Doctor Who shenanigans. And the terrible haircut pays off! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika dive into a story Erika has never seen before, but she somehow knows about many of its characters—the good, the bad, the unfortunate, and the bad-haircutted. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven finish off a delightful story with many great moments. Perfect cap to a lovely Christmas day! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika are full of Christmas dinner and ready to settle in for some Doctor Who. Erika delights in the subtlety of the performances. Steven likes the ACTION. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven plow ahead and watch a couple more episodes because what’s more Christmas-festive than prison riots and dragon-based attempted murder? Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika, after a break that’s long (even for them), return to celebrate Christmas with some forced mind-alteration in a prison! Tis the season! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven finish the first story of season eight. So much plastic. So much action. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika continue on into the Doctor-and-Jo era of Who. Why trolls? Why clowns? So many whys. Special thanks to Listener Sam from Texas for the amazing spreadsheet! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven hurl themselves headlong into season 8 of Doctor Who. Will Erika be as annoyed at the lack of Liz Shaw as she expected to be? Listen and find out! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.