Podcasts – Traveling the Vortex

Week two of NEW WHO and we return with our review of Dinosaurs On a Spaceship. But first a look at the Classic Doctor Who story featuring those prehistoric beasts, Invasion of the Dinosaurs. Also a look at the new of the week, including a certain show runner who has gone dark on his Twitter account. Plus some awards nominations out this week. And of course, your feedback. Enjoy! Kansas Book Festiv...

As promised some time ago, Shaun has recorded a helpful guide for those who wanted a crash course in all things Star Trek. And what better day to coincide our release with than the 46th Anniversary of Star Trek itself. So sit back and enjoy this Side Trip presentation put together by Shaun…. going where no podcast has ever gone before (well any of the ones on Traveling the Vortex, anyway.) Cheers!...

As promised in Episode 87, here is Keith & Sarah's recount of their time on holiday. They embarked on a trip to New Orleans to board a cruise ship to go to Progresso, Yucatan and Cozumel for their honeymoon. We hope you enjoy!     The video of the kids dancing at the church in Progresso: The post Side Trip 3 – Our Holiday with the Gringo Killer appeared first on Traveling the Vortex .

It's finally here! The return of Doctor Who to our televisions. But first, we get one more Dalek story out of the way. This week, our review of Day of the Daleks featuring The Third Doctor and Jo Grant. Then, the episode we've all been waiting for. Our thoughts on Series Seven, Episode One, Asylum of the Daleks, with The Eleventh Doctor and the Ponds. Warning there are spoilers in this review, so...

It's finally here. The wedding bells have rung and the party is over. Now it's time to sit back and recount the day; The Greatest Show In the Galaxy. But first there are a few things to get out of the way. We share our review of another story of that name, the Seventh Doctor and Ace adventure, The Greatest Show In the Galaxy. Also, our reaction to the news of the week, including the... Read more T...

As Keith and Sarah head off on holiday this week to celebrate their recent nuptials with a well deserved honeymoon, it' up to Shaun and Glenn to carry on the show ourselves for the week. This week, it's book report time. Shaun reviews the Third Doctor and Sarah Jane novel, Amorality Tale, written by David Bishop. Then, Glenn has a look at the Eighth Doctor story, The Eight Doctors, written by Terr...

In this weeks episode we visit two Sixth Doctor and Peri stories. First, our heroes are joined by H.G. Wells in the Season 22 story Timelash. Then the Doctor and Peri visit the Museum of Aural Antiquities in the Big Finish audio play Whispers of Terror. Lot's of news this week with some Gallifrey One announcements and even more speculation on the departure (or non-departure) of Matt Smith. And of...

In this week's show a double dose of Peter Davison's Fifth Doctor. First we review the Season 19 finale, Time-Flight with companions Nyssa and Tegan. Next, our thoughts on The Big Finish audio play, WInter for the Adept. Also, a surprise casting announcement, a look at the Entertainment Weekly magazine Doctor Who article featuring Matt Smith on the cover, and more than you could possibly care abou...

In this week's show a look at another Adversary Archive, this time The Nimon. First the Fourth Doctor, Romana II and K-9 take on the Nimon in Horns of the Nimon. Then the Eighth Doctor and Charley face down the foe in the Big Finish audio play Seasons Of Fear. Plus, a look at what's going on in the news this week. Also, we remember the beautiful and eloquent Mary Tamm who sadly passed away... Read...

In this week's show we turn our attention on the Doctor's greatest enemy for our fifth Adversary Archive featuring the Daleks. In this episode we review the Third Doctor televised story, Death To The Daleks, and two Big Finish audio plays, The Apocalypse Element featuring the Sixth Doctor, and The Mutant Phase with the Fifth Doctor. Also, a quick rundown of our busy weekend, our thoughts on the ne...

Another episode hits the feed, this time we have a little fun with our review of the Second Doctor story, The Krotons. One of the final outings for Jamie, Zoe, and The Doctor, the Krotons was released in North America on DVD for the first time just this week. Then a review of the Big Finish audio play The Land of the Dead, featuring the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa. Also, San Diego Comic-Con was in... R...

We've been promising a review of Shada and the time has finally come. This week we look at, Shada – The Novel, Shada – The VHS reconstruction, Shada – The Big Finish audio and BBCi webisode, and Shada – The Flamethrower (The kids love this one.) Also, a look at one really cool bit of news, the sonic screwdriver t.v. remote control. Yes, it's as cool as it sounds. Plus your feed back! Enjoy! Links....

In this week's episode we take an "evening newscast" look at things as we review the remarkable Torchwood: Children of Earth mini-series. We go almost step by step through the monumental television event that changed the series and mood of the Whonivers on the whole. Also, a bit of serendipity, (or perhaps we just channeled our inner fortune tellers powers) as Dr. Phil points out that CERN is abou...

In this week's episode we review The Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane story (and one of Shaun's favorites) The Android Invasion. Then, in a lead up to next week's Torchwood Series three review, we give our thoughts on the BBC audio play, Torchwood – Lost Souls. Also, we have another review from our UK correspondent Philip Malkin on The 11th Hour, the three day convention last weekend in Birmingham, En...

In this week's episode, we take a look at the Classic Doctor Who story, City of Death starring the Fourth Doctor and Romana II. We give our reviews on this David Fisher, Douglas Adams and Graham Williams collaboration. Also, a report on The 11th Hour, the three day convention this past weekend in Birmingham, England. Plus, a look at some other news, and of course your feedback! And stick around af...

A short one this week as we take a look at the six part The Keys of Marinus story featuring the First Doctor, Ian, Barbara, and Susan. Then we give the Fifth Doctor and Turlough a listen in the Big Finish audio drama, Phantasmagoria. And Keith gives a full review of the Playstation 3 game, Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock. Also, some discussion about Shaun's new dream job, and a certain publicity ph...

This week we take a break from the electronic media delivery of Doctor Who and turn to the novels. First, Glenn reviews "The Crooked World" by Steve Lyons starring the 8th Doctor. Then, Shaun takes on the 9th Doctor story "Only Human" written by Gareth Roberts. And finally, Keith has a review of "The Story of Martha" by Dan Abnett (and others) featuring Martha and the 10th Doctor. *WARNING THERE W...

Here it is, the latest episode of Traveling the Vortex. This week, another Adversary Archive featuring the Doctor's greatest enemy – The Daleks. We look at the Dalek War box set featuring Frontier in Space and Planet of the Daleks starring the Third Doctor and Jo Grant. then we travel forward and review the Big Finish audio The Genocide Machine featuring the Seventh Doctor and Ace. Plus this week'...

Late again this week, but it's finally here. In this week's episode of Traveling the Vortex, we look back over the last few weeks of stories reviewed and focus on the rogues and renegades of Doctor Who. We focus our attention on The Meddling Monk, The War Chief, Omega, The Master, and The Rani. Also how The Doctor, and perhaps even Rassilon fit this title. Also, our take on the news of the week, a...

In this week's episode we explore another Adversary Archive, this time with a look at The Rani. We review two classic stories, first the Sixth Doctor's encounter with The Rani in The Mark of the Rani. Then we tackle the Seventh Doctor's first story in Time and the Rani. Then stick around after our portion for a look at the music of these two stories, brought to you by Dr. Phil from Adventures In T...

On this week's episode of Traveling the Vortex, we take a brief step out of the time vortex for a review of The Sarah Jane Smith Adventures, Series 2. Also, it was superhero day for Keith and Shaun with a weekend trip to Omaha, Nebraska for Comic Book Day to meet "fake" Adam Baldwin (they swear he was real, but I'm still skeptical) then back to Topeka for a screening of The Avengers on the... Read...

In this week's episode we continue our look at Gallifrey's baddies in our continuing overview of rouge Time Lords. This time it's the co-creator of Time Lord society, Omega. We'll first take an in-depth look at the Fifth Doctor story, Arc of Infinity, and then a review of the Big Finish Audio production of Omega. Also, we get a tad off topic (what else is new?) and ponder a curious dichotomy in th...

The wait is over, this week's episode is finally released! Thank you for your patience. On this week's show we continue to look at renegade Time Lords as we focus our review on the final Second Doctor story – The War Games. We'll talk about the departure of Patrick Troughton's Doctor, as well as a goodbye to his two faithful companions, Zoe and Jamie. Also, in feedback we get a little off track to...

In this week's episode we delve into another Companion Archive, this time featuring Big Finish's companion roster contibution, Evelyn Smythe. This time we review the The Sixth Doctor audios, The Marian Conspiracy, The Spectre of Lanyon Moor, and Bloodtide. This show marks the return of a certain TTV mascot. Also, Karen Gillan joins the Twitterverse. And of course your feedback! Enjoy! Links mentio...

In this week's episode of Traveling the Vortex, we start our ongoing Adversary Archive on The Renegades. We start off this time with a look at The Meddling Monk in the First Doctor adventure, The Time Meddler. Also, our review of the first outing for Big Finish in it's Doctor Who main line adventures, The Sirens of Time. Plus, the BIG news of the week was the leak of a MAJOR spoiler from the shoot...