Podcasts – Traveling the Vortex

On this week's episode of Traveling the Vortex we have a special treat for our listeners. This week we have an interview with Simon Fisher-Becker who plays Dorium Maldovar in the stories The Pandorica Opens, A Good Man Goes to War and then again in The Wedding of River Song. Also, this is our second Companion Archive in which we take a look at two Leela stories, The Face of Evil and Robots of Deat...

This week we postpone our Companion archive of Fourth Doctor traveling associate, Leela in lieu of some coverage of this weekends Kansas City Planet Comicon, which the three of us attended. We'll talk about our experiences at the con including the special meet up with other fans from the area who also love Doctor Who. And our own Keith, dressed as the 11th Doctor for the program. We'll tell you ab...

In this week's podcast we take a look at three more Eight Doctor Big Finish Audios starring Paul McGann and India Fisher. First up is Minuet In Hell, featuring the return of Nicholas Courtney once again in the role of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. Then, the old time radio stylings of Invaders From Mars. Finally a glimpse into companion Charley Pollard's past with a review of The Chimes of Midnight...

In this week's episode we tackle another Adversary Archive – The Cybermen 2.0. A look at two stories featuring the silver giants, the Sixth Doctor's encounter with the Cybermen in Attack of the Cybermen, and the Seventh Doctor's go around with the metal menace, Silver Nemesis. Also, some birthday wishes for five artists who have left their impressions in the Whoniverse, and a look at some of the s...

This week we step away from the Doctor Who series to tackle another spin-off of our favorite show, The Sarah Jane Adventures. We look at the complete First Series of the popular British children's series. Also, a look at this weeks news including the never-ending "will he / won't he leave the series" saga surrounding Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith. And reaction to Steven Moffat's comment on his likin...

In this week's episode we tackle the three stories contained in the Black Guardian Box Set. First a look at the Fifth Doctor story, Mawdryn Undead, featuring the return of everyone's favorite Brigadier, and the introduction of Vislor Turlough as the newest companion. Next, more Fifth Doctor fun with the story Terminus. And finally to wrap it all up a review of fan favorite Enlightenment. Also, a l...

Shaun and Mel's long awaited Gallifry One: Network 23 recap. In this episode the two will recount their trip to this year's Doctor Who convention in California, including the good with the bad. Also, we should note there is some strong (but not too strong) language in this particular episode. Also, a look at this week's news, and of course your feedback. Enjoy! Gallifrey One's official website The...

Shaun and Mel file one more update for us from their adventures at Gallifrey One's Network 23 Doctor Who Convention in Los Angeles, California. They recap the 3 days of the convention, and offer a summery of the entire event. Be sure to check the feeds later this week for the next Episode of Traveling the Vortex. Shaun and Mel will join Keith and I for an overall Gally wrap on all of the weekends....

Shaun and Mel joins us again from Lobbycon at Gallifrey One's Network 23 Doctor who Convention in L.A. This time they talk about the ribbon culture that surrounds the convention every year and what you might need to do to be prepared for next year's con. Another update will follow on the heels of this one so stay tuned! Enjoy! The post Gally Update 10 – I Can Haz Ribbons? appeared first on Traveli...

Okay, one more tonight. Couldn't leave the listeners hanging. Mel and Shaun check in one more time tonight with an update from Gallifrey One's Network 23 in California. I'm sure tonight they will be exhausted, sleeping deeply, and dreaming of the fond memories they have had at this year's convention. But, we will have more from them when they return on Monday to Kansas. But here you are, another f...

One more tonight, but more promised tomorrow. This time Mel and Shaun talk about all the great cosplaying going on at this year's Gally. Gallifrey One's Network 23 is wrapping tonight in sunny California, and Shaun and Mel are winding down from the big weekend. But there are more updates to come as they continue to come in and we put them together for the feed. Hope you are having fun. Enjoy! The...

More gally goodness coming your way. Mel joins Shaun again fro Gallifrey One's Network 23 Doctor Who Convention in L.A. More on their trip through the autograph lines, and rubbing elbows with the stars of Doctor Who. Be sure to check back frequently, the updates are rolling in at a fevered pace now that the con is wrapping up. Enjoy! The post Gally Update 7 – Breaking the Bank appeared first on Tr...

Shaun turns in, for us another update from Gallifrey One's Network 23 from Los Angeles, California. He is joined once again by Mel, to recount more from Saturday, and their autograph hunt. Also, a fun story about Mel on a mission to deliver wardrobe to Paul McGann and his son Jake. My apologies to Shaun and Mel, and you the listener for posting this one so late. Shaun had it sent earlier today, bu...

Once again, Shaun files an update for Day 2 of Gallifrey One’s Networtk 23, the Doctor Who Convention going on right now in L.A. More from today's cosplayers and autograph lines. It sounds like Shaun and Mel will be a little broke when they return from Gally on Monday. Be sure to check back soon, Shaun will have more on the Doctor Who: The Movie reunion panel with stars from the 1996 show. Enjoy!...

Shaun reports in for Day 2 of Gallifrey One's Networtk 23, the Doctor Who Convention going on right now at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport in beautiful sunny California. Today, Shaun gets some pointers from some of the longest running podcast hosts and some first timers as well at the Podcaster's Panel. Also he'll touch on some of the cosplaying going on at this years con. Be sure to check back s...

Two updates on the same day? Unheard of! Yes, that's right, Shaun has recorded another update from Gallifrey One's Network 23, going on right now in Los Angeles, California. And joining him in this one, is his companion and girlfriend, Mel. Shaun and Mel recount more of their "official" Day 1 at the premier Doctor Who convention in North America. And this time, we get to hear a special message fro...

Here is Shaun's second update from Gallifrey One's Network 23, continuing with his promise to keep our listeners updated on the con. Be sure to check back frequently for updates on the massive Doctor Who convention in California throughout the weekend. Sounds like Shaun, Mel, and all of the revelers at Gally are having a wonderful time. Wish I were there. Enjoy! The post Gally Update 2 – The Care...

As many of you know, Shaun is in California this weekend for Gallifrey One's – Network 23 Doctor Who Convention. He has promised to keep out listeners updated on the con. This is the first of hopefully, many audio updates we will be bringing you throughout the weekend. And be sure to check out Shaun's blog updates from Gally, also posted here on this feed. Keith and I are extremely jealous right n...

In this week's episode we take a look back at the Russell T. Davies era and the triumphant return of Doctor Who to the television airwaves. His highest and lowest moments, the good and the bad of RTD's time as show runner. Also, a look at the week's news stories, and of course your feedback. Oh, and be sure to pay extra special attention to a very momentous announcement about one of our hosts. Enj...

In this weeks episode we take a look at The Last Great Time War. We give our interpretation of the event that may have lead to and involved in the event of the war. We also speculate on many of the events surrounding The Moment that The Doctor uses to bring the battle to its conclusion and some of the repercussions and fallout from the war. Also a look at some of the news from... Read more The pos...

We have reached a milestone in out more than a year worth of reviews here on Traveling the Vortex, Keith has finally seen all of the new series to date. In this week's show we tackle the epic two-parter The End of Time. Find out our impressions of the last outing of David Tennant. We take a different approach and present our views right along side yours as we read out your thoughts on the... Read...

In this week's show we make the trip way back for an Adversary Archive on the Ice Warriors starting with the Second Doctor's first encounter in the appropriately titled The Ice Warriors. Then another outing with the Second Doctor as the Ice Warriors return in The Seeds of Death. Next, we turn our attention to two Third Doctor stories, The Curse of Peladon, and it's sequel, The Monster of Peladon....

In this week's episode we continue our review of the specials, starting with Planet of the Dead and then The Waters of Mars. Also, an update on Gallifrey 23 – Gallifrey One's Network 23. We'll talk about a few schedule changes at this year's convention. Plus, we weigh in on the speculation that Sophia Myles may join the cast of Doctor Who sometime next season. And of course, your feedback. Enjoy!...

In this week's episode we start our look at the gap year specials, including the computer animated CBBC outing, Dreamland. Then on to the proper specials starting with The Next Doctor. Also, our impressions on Music of the Spheres, the mini-episode that premièred at the Royal Albert Hall in London before the Intermission of the Doctor Who Prom on 27 July 2008. And we play catch up on the wedding n...

As promised in Episode 53, here is Dr. Phil's Big Finish Audio Companion. It's a guide to some of the best Doctor Who audio plays that Big Finish has produced in the last decade. This is a piece that we had hoped to include in our first review of Big Audio episodes, but as Phil told us, the project "ballooned" as he began editing it and putting in the trailers to the referenced stories. We... Read...