Podcasts – Traveling the Vortex

  In this Gally update, Shaun & Glenn are joined by Mel & Chrissy to discuss Friday's con festivities. Gallifrey 2013 | The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One     The post Gally 2013 Update 2 – Breakfast at Tiffany's appeared first on Traveling the Vortex .

Shaun is joined by Mel and special guest…listener Chrissy for the first official Gally update! They discuss their first day at the con, specifically Lobbycon! Gallifrey 2013 | The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One     The post Gally 2013 Update 1 – Let's All Go To The Lobby appeared first on Traveling the Vortex .

  In your first Gally 2013 update Shaun is joined by Mel to discuss their pre-Gally adventures in Universal Studios Hollywood. Gallifrey 2013 | The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One   The post Gally 2013 Prequel – Universal Studios Hollywood appeared first on Traveling the Vortex .

In this week's episode of Traveling the Vortex, we have a review of Doctor Who: Hunters of Earth the first in Audio GO and Big Finish's Destiny of the Doctor series. The story features the First Doctor and Susan and features Carol Ann Ford reading the story. Then, we review the Forth Doctor and Romana II story, The Leisure Hive. Plus, lots of convention announcements, and the latest news. And, of...

Now that many of us here at Traveling the Vortex are on the mend, we are able to bring you this week's show. A little different this time, with a fan approach. This week we hear from some of the founding members of the Kansas City Time Lord Society for a discussion of the grass roots fan group and some of the up coming Planet Comicon in April. Then we welcome Doctor Who fan and... Read more The po...

In this week's episode we put on our happy faces and smile through a review of the Seventh Doctor story, The Happiness Patrol. Then we escape to Germany and again join the Seventh Doctor and Ace for the Big Finish audio story, Colditz. Also, we discuss some exciting news for the Vortex Boys, with the announcement of our live podcast panel at Planet Comicon. But it doesn't stop there. We'll talk ab...

In the week's episode, we wade through a mess of technical problems, to bring you our reviews of The Fourth Doctor and Romana story, Nightmare of Eden. Then we battle through the buzz to give our impression of the Big Finish audio adventure, The One Doctor. Also, a look at some Galley guests, and the Janet Fielding benefit function, "Project Motor Mouth". And, of course, your feedback! Enjoy! Proj...

This week's episode takes us back to the Paul McGann era in Doctor Who, with the Big Finish audio plays, #52 “Scherzo” and #53 “The Creed Of The Kormon”. Our views on these, the first of the Doctor's adventures in the Divergent Universe with faithful companion Charley. Plus, some news including guest announcements for Chicago TARDIS and a little closer to home at Planet ComiCon. And, of course, yo...

In this week's show we join the Fifth Doctor on two adventures. First is the televised story, The Awakening, featuring companions Tegan and Turlough. Next is the Big Finish audio, Loups-Garoux this time with just Turlough and the Doctor. Also, some news about 11 e-short stories being published on-line to accompany the 50th anniversary year and featuring every Doctor. This month's announced author...

After many delays we present our end-of-the-year/beginning-of-the-year show. In this week's episode a look at the long awaited Doctor Who Christmas Special: The Snowmen Our review of the story and reaction to an article Shaun brought up last week on how Steven Moffat treats women characters in the series. Also, some sad news with the passing of a composer. And, of course, your feedback! Enjoy! Rav...

Glenn is back from holiday and just in time, too. First, the Odd Couple managed to pull the podcast off last week with only a few minor issues, but it's good to have the whole team back together. In this week's episode we tackle another Adversary Archive: The Master 2.0. We review the Third Doctor story, The Time Monster, followed by the Seventh Doctor Big Finish Audio adventure, Dust Breeding. Al...

In this week's Episode of Traveling the Vortex, Glenn is on holiday, and leaves the show to Keith and Shaun, so we review books! Shaun reads Apollo 23 by Justin Richards, and Keith reviews Touched By An Angel by Johnathan Morris. We also tackle a decent amount of news, including our reaction to the prequel "Vastra Investigates" And of course your feedback! Michelle's Youtube video feedback: The La...

In this week's episode of Traveling the Vortex, we tackle another Companion Archive with a focus on everyone's favorite tin dog, K-9. In this show, our reviews of the Fourth Doctor, Leela, and K-9 stories, The Invisible Enemy and The Sun Makers. Shaun has been touting his love for the first story, and tells us why it is such a wonderful story. Also, learn about the Shaun's very own mechanical "man...

In this week's episode we take a departure from Doctor Who (well, somewhat) to review the third season of The Sarah Jane Adventures. Our review of the whole series, story by story. Also, our reaction and input in news out this week about Jenna-Louise Coleman and how her character in Asylum of the Daleks relates (or doesn't relate rather) to the rest of Series 7. And of course your feedback. Enjoy!...

In this week's episode we review… oh wait… in this week's episode we spend the entire show talking about ourselves. That's right, it's been 100 weeks and that means 100 episodes, so this week a look at our favorite subject, US! Join us for a retrospective of the last 2 years. But, it wouldn't be a show without a look at some news of the week. And, of course, lots and lots of your feedback.... Read...

In this week's episode, we break out the Raid and prepare for our review of the First Doctor story, The Web Planet. Following that, a look at Big Finish audio #5 – The Fearmonger. Also, a look at the news of the week, including a Gallifrey One announcement, award contention, and The ebook Doctor Who: The Angels Kiss, has a voice for the audio version. And, our take on the recently released Christm...

In this week's show, after wading through discussions about yard waste and home improvement, we look at the Third Doctor, seven part story, The Ambassadors of Death. This is a story we split between two weeks of Friday Night Who, and was the first one to receive an extensive color restoration. Also, Shaun and Keith were able to make it out to see Disney's Wreck-It Ralph this weekend. Hear what the...

In this week's episode, after a delay of a few weeks, we finally share our review of the Big Finish audio title, Neverland. And following shortly on the heals of that drama comes the 50th story in the line and a tribute to 40 years of Doctor who with the story, Zagreus. Warning, its a long one! Also, we will have a look at some special announcements coming out of Chicago TARDIS and Gallifrey One.....

In this week's episode, its some spooky Halloween fun… well okay, maybe not, but we are reviewing, often fan favorite, The Talons of Weng-Chiang. Our reviews might surprise you as we attempt to go against the norm, at the risk of losing our Whovian cards. Also, we'll have a look at the news happening in the Doctor Who Universe. And of course, your feedback! Enjoy! The post Episode 96 – The Talons...

In this week's episode, we venture back to the First Doctor's era and join he, Ian and Barbara as they meet their newest companion, Vicki. Listen as we review the two stories The Rescue and The Romans and give our impressions on what is arguably a nexus point in the character of the Doctor. Also, a look at the stories making news this week, including a release announcement for the story, Shada, fi...

In this week's episode of Traveling the Vortex, we revisit the Eighth Doctor and Charley in two Big Finish audio plays, Embrace the Darkness and The Time of the Daleks. As you know, we had scheduled one more Big Finish audio, but life does sometimes get in the way, not allowing us to meet certain commitments and time got away from Shaun this week. So, we have moved our review of Neverland off for...

In this week's episode we review the Fifth Doctor classic story, The Visitation. This is the story that said goodbye to the sonic screwdriver for more than 10 years until its return in Doctor Who: The Movie. Which brings us to the second part of this week's show. A look at the age old debate over the sonic screwdriver and its usage in the series, especially that of the new series. Also, "Doctor Wh...

"And do one more thing for me. There's a little girl waiting in a garden. She's going to wait a long while so she's going to need a lot of hope. Go to her. Tell her a story. Tell her that if she's patient, the days are coming that she'll never forget. Tell her she'll go to sea and fight pirates. She'll fall in love with a man who'll wait two thousand years to keep... Read more The post Episode 92...

The first half of Series Seven is drawing to a close, but not before an in-depth look at the character of the Ponds. In this week's episode, we take a look at the Eleventh Doctor story, "The Power of Three". But first a look back at another UNIT story, and the Brig's last Doctor Who "proper", Battlefield. And some sad news in the Doctor Who world, the announcement by Janet Fielding that she has be...

♪ "So fill up your glasses And join in the song The Law's right behind you And it won't take long. So come, you coyotes, And howl at the moon Till there's blood upon the sawdust In "The Last Chance" Saloon." ♪ Howdy partners! In this week's episode we take a look at one of Glenn's favorite genres – the western, with two tales of gun slingin', ballad singin', rootin' tootin' Doctor Who stories. We....