Podcasts – Traveling the Vortex

In this week's show we look at two Sixth Doctor stories, starting with the first in our four week examination of Trial of a Time Lord – The Mysterious Planet. Next the sixth installment of of the IDW series Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time. We'll fill you in on our thoghts on both. Also, a look at at long list of news items from the week, including an announcement about the Doctor Who panel at... Rea...

In this week's show we travel back to the First Doctor era for the story The Ark. Then forward to the future again to encounter the Sixth Doctor and Peri during their adventure in the Big Finish production of …ish. Also, a look at the news of the week, including surprise announcement for Chicago TARDIS. And of course, your feedback! Enjoy! WWFF Winning short film "Voice Over" – Trailer. Shaun's We...

Here it is, the long overdue panel interview with IDW Comics Doctor Who artist, Josh Adams. This interview took place at Planet ComiCon in Kansas City on Sunday, April 7th, 2013. Our very own Keith Miles was moderator, and was joined by Tina Noire of the Kansas City Time Lords Society. We apologize for the audio quality. Part of the delay in its release is because of some tweaking to the audio tha...

In this week's show we examine what might be one of the best stories of the Jon Pertwee era of Doctor Who, Inferno. We'll give our impressions on this multi-part story. Plus, a look back over Peter Davison's Fifth Doctor era, narrowing down which story speaks for his time as the Doctor and why. Also, a look at this week's biggest news stories, including the ongoing "missing episodes recovered" sag...

In this week's episode we continue our celebration of the Fifth Doctor with three reviews. First a look at the fifth installment of the IDW comic Prisoners of Time. Next, our opinions on the next part of the Big Finish / Audio GO production of Destiny of the Doctors: Smoke and Mirrors. Then we review the look at the Fifth Doctor era in the latest Doctor Who – The Doctor Revisited. Also, some reall...

Stepping away from Doctor Who for a moment, Shaun graces us with another in depth look at the Star Trek Universe. He picks up where he left off with on the last Side Trip, this time examining the Star Trek feature films with the original crew, and the two recent movies with J.J. Abrams at the helm. Once again, going where no ONE has ever gone before…. or not. Enjoy! The post Side Trip 5 – Star Tre...

In this week's show we look at the Fifth Doctor story, Planet of Fire, as we say goodbye to Turlough and hello to the stunning Peri. Then we continue the adventure with Five and Peri in the Big Finish audio story, Eye of the Scorpion. Also, a little announcement from the Vortex Boys regarding the next Doctor and a look at other items in the news this week. And of course, your feedback! Enjoy! Doct...

In this week's show we take a step back into the Divergent Universe for another couple of adventures with the Eighth Doctor, Charlie and C'rizz. First a review of The Faith Stealer and then The Last, both are Big Finish Audio Adventures. Also, as you may know, there was some huge news this week to make up for the lack of it last week. Find out our impressions of the the big announcement that Matt....

In this week's show, we look back on the Fourth Doctor's era. First a review of the Big Finish/Audio GO production of Doctor Who: Babblesphere (Destiny of the Doctor 4). Then, we look at the Fourth Doctor installment of The Doctor Revisited. Then, we try to pin down the best stories of the era that really zero on on the essence of the Fourth Doctor. Also, a look at this week's… oh, we've got nothi...

*SPOILER WARNING* If you haven't seen Star Trek Into Darkness, at the warning point around the 31:42 mark, skip ahead about 35:35 to the 1:07:21 mark to avoid leaning some of its secrets. *SPOILER WARNING* In this week's episode we finally get to review the last episode of the season for Doctor Who, The Name of the Doctor. We'll talk about the epic ending to Series 7b. But first, step away from th...

In this week's episode, we take a look at the classic story, Revenge of the Cybermen, featuring the Fourth Doctor, Harry, and Sarah Jane. Then the penultimate epsiode as the countdown to the end of Series 7 winds to a close, with our review of Nightmare in Silver. Also, some spoiler cautions for our fans as we talk about the huge blunder that was made with preorder copies of Series 7B in Blu ray....

In this week's show we have a look at the lastest episode, The Crimson Horror. Also a review of the Fourth Doctor comic story, Prisoners of Time issue 4. And as an added bonus, our thoughts on Iron Man 3 which released in the USA this weekend. Also, some more non-news. And of course, your feedback. Enjoy! Links mentioned in this show: For those who can help our listener Ruth, here are the links me...

In this week's episode we take a journey to thus far a little mapped area. Also, we look at this week's episode, Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS. We'll give our opinions and reviews of the story. Plus a look back at the third Doctor era in which we try to do a better retrospective than the BBC America sepcial, The Doctor Revisited: The Third Doctor. Trust us, it wasn't very hard to do.... Read...

In this week's show we do a little paranormal investigation into the latest episode of Doctor Who, Hide. We'll give our varied views on the 4th installment of Series 7B. Plus, a look at the IDW Prisoners of Time issue number 3. And finally our review of the newest Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctors – Vengeance of the Stones. Also, our reaction to news of the conformed name of the last episode of t...

In this week's program, its a two-for-one special. Because of our massive Planet ComiCon special last week, this week we tackle the reviews of two episodes, The Rings of Akhaten and The Cold War. Find out what we thought of the two stories and whether we agree or not with much of fandom. Also, a little bit of news concerning the return if a certain character in the 50th Anniversary Special. And of...

In this week's episode we land at Kansas City's Number One Comic Book and Pop Culture Convention, Planet ComiCon. No reviews this week, just us talking about the fun and adventurous weekend. Also, joining us on this trip, is the lovely Daphne Ashbrook who plays Grace Halloway along side the Eighth Doctor in Doctor Who: The Movie. But first, our reactions to some of the news of the week, and of cou...

In this week's episode we zero in on one thing this week, and that is the return of Doctor Who to our television sets. This week a look at The Bells of Saint John. Our review of the episode as well as some of the surprises that were in store for us this week. Also, a look at some big news regarding the 50th anniversary special. And of course, your feedback! Enjoy! The post Episode 118 – Why Don't...

After a slight delay, this week's show is now on the feeds. In this episode, we get a little long winded and discuss the Second Doctor's era. This is our 50th anniversary retrospective on the Patrick Troughton era, and Second Doctor materials, starting with a trip to the Land of Fiction in The Mind Robber. Then, Frazer Hines takes the reins and a turn as the Doctor, sort of, with the Big Finish an...

In this week's episode we travel not once, but twice to Space Station Nerva, for not one but two Fourth Doctor adventures. First, a trip with Harry and Sarah Jane in the story The Ark In Space. Then we are joined by Leela for the Big Finish Audio adventure, Destination Nerva. Also, a new announcement involving our involvement in next month's Planet ComiCon in Kansas City. And as always, we'll give...

In this week's episode, we flashback to the Fifth Doctor's era with two stories. First, he's joined by Tegan and Turlough for an adventure to 13th century England for The King's Demons. Then we travel even further back, this time with Nyssa as we land on Traken for the Big Finish audio story, Primeval. Also, a look at the second installment in The Doctor's Revisited series airing this year on BBC...

In this week's episode we continue our 50th Anniversary plans, first with a review of the First Doctor story “The Reign Of Terror”. Then, our First Doctor retrospective. Looking back at the stories we've reviewed so far, we give our impressions on the era, and each choose one story that really sums up the First Doctor as a whole. Also, some discussion about bagpipes. Plus, a look at the week's new...

In this week's episode we head back to the Divergent Universe and travel with The Doctor, Charley and C'rizz through the Big Finish audio asdventures, The Natural History of Fear and The Twilight Kingdom. Also, a big announcement from Planet Comicon and our involvement in the event. And, right off of this year's Oscars, you can bet we have a little something to say about that as well. Oh, and lest...

In this week's show, Glenn, Shaun and Mel return from The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One – the big Doctor Who convention in sunny Los Angeles, California. We recount stories of our adventure out west to celebrate our favorite show with 3,500 of our closest friends. But not before getting some big news stories out of the way this week. And, of course, your feedback! Enjoy! The post Episode 112 – For Tho...

In this final update from Gallifrey One Shaun, Mel & Chrissy discuss the final day of the convention. Gallifrey 2013 | The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One       The post Gally 2013 Update 4 – Say Goodbye to Gallifrey appeared first on Traveling the Vortex .

  In this Gally 2013 update, Glenn & Shaun are joined again by Mel & Chrissy to talk about Saturday at the con. Gallifrey 2013 | The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One     The post Gally 2013 Update 3 – Better In Person appeared first on Traveling the Vortex .