Podcasts – Traveling the Vortex

Here we are, a day later, but all of us feeling much better. In this week's episode, we start the New Year of right with a very Big Finish. We review the Eighth Doctor's first three audios, Storm Warning, The Sword of Orion, and The Stones of Venice. Also in this show, at this years Chicago TARDIS Dr. Phil Serna had the chance to sit down with writer Richard Dinnick, who has written for both... Re...

We've been waiting a few months now and Sunday finally brought us a terrific Christmas present – NEW DOCTOR WHO! In this weeks episode we review The Doctor, The Widow, and the Wardrobe. *In keeping with Vortex policies, anything that has officially aired is fair game for review, BUT for those of you who live in areas where it hasn't aired yet, SPOILER ALERT!  And we have a special guest in studio...

Welcome to our first Side Trip, and this one is our (soon to be annual) Christmas party! As our gift to you, we thought we would give you a special episode. It's full of special holiday greetings from our friends, and a special commentary that you can listen to while watching last year's Doctor Who Christmas special, A Christmas Carol. We hope you enjoy, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! The post Side Trip 1 –...

This week, we finish up Series Four with the fan extravaganza that is The Stolen Earth, and Journey's End. We bid a sad goodbye to Donna's time with the Doctor. Also, we discuss the news about the departure of Amy and Rory. And of course, your feedback. Cook! Cook! Where's My Hossenfeffer! Links in this week's show: Weeping Angel Tree Topper "Cartmel Masterplan" and here The post Episode 51 – Cook...

Here we are, fifty episodes in and still going strong. In this show a look back over the last 49. Plus, our third Adversary Archive featuring the Daleks (second one to feature Davros). This week we review Resurrection of the Daleks with the Fifth Doctor, Tegan and Turlough, the Sixth Doctor and Peri in Revelation of the Daleks, and The Seventh Doctor and Ace story, Remembrance of the Daleks. Also,...

One day late due to some technical issues (Glenn's editing computer decided to crash on him mid show) but here is finally is. A little less heated this weeks as we discuss the very first appearance of River Song in Silence in the Library and Forest of the Dead. Then on to the companion lite story, Midnight, followed by a Doctor lite one, Turn Left. Also a Chicago TARDIS report (x2) from Dr. Phil,...

In this week's show we get a bit sidetracked (yeah, what else is new?) with our love of Christmas time and the Muppets so, please indulge us. Also in this cast, a look at more Tenth Doctor goodness with a review of The Doctor's Daughter and The Unicorn and the Wasp. WARNING: Debate gets a little heated and the volume levels may increase slightly for parts of the show. Also, we talk a little about....

In this week's episode, we revisit The Tenth Doctor and Donna, as they travel to the Planet of the Ood. Then joined by Martha and UNIT as they try to unravel the mystery of The Sontaran Stratagem and The Poison Sky. Also, we'll add fuel to the speculation fires as we remark on our hopes, wants, and predictions for a Doctor Who Movie with director David Yates at the helm. And, of course, your feedb...

We pilot the TARDIS back through the vortex this week for our latest Adversary Archive: The Sontarans. In this episode we review two classic Sontaran stories, The Sontaran Experiment and The Invasion of Time. Unfortunately, Glenn fell down on the job this week, and failed to get a copy of Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans to Shaun and Keith, so we will delay our review of that story until a futur...

The Doctor: What's your name? Midshipman Frame: Alonso. The Doctor: You're kidding me. Midshipman Frame: No, is something wrong? The Doctor: Something else I've always wanted to say. Allons-y, Alonso! We're headed back to the Tenth Doctor era and the start of Series Four. It also marks the comeback of Donna Noble. This week, our reviews of Voyage of the Damned, Partners in Crime and The Fires of P...

This is Halloween, this is Halloween, HALLOWEEN! Draw the curtains, light a candle, and put out the lights, for a frighting edition of Traveling the Vortex. In this week's show, a look at three stories produced in a Gothic-horror style, The Brain of Morbius, The Seeds of Doom, and Horror of Fang Rock. And a spooky revelation in the news, as Matt Smith expounds on comments made last week about his...

In this weeks show we revisit Captain Jack and the "crew" for a review of Torchwood Series 2. We recap episode by episode our impressions of each show and the direction of the series on a whole. Big news this week in the realm of rumor control, with the speculation that Matt Smith might be leaving he series after next year. We chime in on that debate. And, of course a look at the wonderful... Read...

Series Six is "in the can", as they say, and now a chance to fondly look back over the Matt Smith/Steven Moffat era thus far. In this episode we review the last two years and take an over all look at Series Five and Six as a whole, and the state of Doctor Who with Moffat at the helm. Also, a Galley and Chicago Tardis update, news, and of course your feedback. Enjoy! Links mentioned... Read more Th...

Following the end of Series Six last week, it's back to the beginning this week to the story that launched one of television's greatest sci-fi series. This week we review The Beginning box set (two-thirds of it anyway) with the stories, An Unearthly Child, Edge of Destruction, and Marco Polo. And we'll talk about the news of the week, including some announced DVD releases in the U.S. and of course...

After a terrific 13 week run, Series Six finally wraps with The Wedding of River Song. We'll let you know what we thought about this year's season finale. Plus, another finale as well for The Key To Time series with The Armageddon Factor. Also, news about the end of Doctor Who Confidential, and of course your feedback. Links from this show: Save Doctor Who Confidential – The Petition Save Doctor W...

Here we are at the penultimate episode of Series Six. It's been a good time, with lots of ups and downs this season, and this week's episode in no exception. Here's our review of Closing Time with the return of James Corden reprising his role as Craig Owens. But, first a review of the fifth story in the key to time, The Power of Kroll. Plus as usual, your feedback! Series 7 News The post Episode 3...

"You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!" This week we "check in" to the latest episode of Series Six with a review of The God Complex. But, before that, it's medieval sword play, colorful costumes, and robot impostors, oh… and our review of The Androids of Tara, the fourth part to the Key to Time series. And as usual, news and your feedback. Enjoy! Mentioned in this weeks sho...

Here we are this week, and as the title suggests, we are new and improved. Or, perhaps we should just say cleaner and clearer? This week we continue our review of the Key to Time series with The Stones of Blood. Then the most recent installment of series six with The Girl Who Waited. Hopefully you won't have to. Links mentioned in this week's show: GQ.com – Matt Smith's Most Stylish DJ Doctor Who:...

"A plank. The theory is very simple: You walk along it. At the end, you fall off. Drop one thousand feet… dead." In this week's episode we review the next installment in The Key To Time series – The Pirate Planet as well as the newest Eleventh Doctor outing with Night Terrors. Links mentioned in the week's show: Doctor Who: Re-Incarnated Dragon*Con 2011: Sylvester McCoy Reads From ‘The Pandorica O...

Back again right on the heels of the return of Series Six. This week we review Let's Kill Hitler, and then head back through the vortex for a review of the first story in the Key to Time series – The Ribos Operation. And of course we have your feedback and I'm sure we got off on a number of tangents this week so enjoy! Links mentioned in the show: Big Finish *I'm pretty sure... Read more The post...

Third Doctor: Jo, it's all quite simple – I am he and he is me! Jo Grant: And we are all together, goo goo g'joob? In this week's episode we review four multi-Doctor stories, starting with the classic Third Doctor story, The Three Doctors. We follow that up with the less then stellar, The Two Doctors, and then the absolutely superb mini-episode, Time Crash. And to round things out, we talk a littl...

Here it is, and back on time this week. Recorded from our new studio digs (or in other word's Shaun and Keith's place) is this week's show. This time, we review The Five Doctors. Not much news going on this week, well of course with the exception of Keith moving in with Shaun, and now I only have a 2 minute commute as opposed to a 20 minute commute to record on Sunday. Can you... Read more The pos...

Rested and rejuvenated, Shaun is back from vacation, and we were able to finally sit down and record another episode of Traveling the Vortex. This week, a change of pace in the Doctor Who universe, as we take a look back at season 1 of the spin-off series, Torchwood. Also, Shaun recounts his trip to Omaha, reaction to the new trailer and posters, and of course you feedback, Enjoy! Links mentioned...

In this week's episode we wrap up our review of Series 3 featuring the Tenth Doctor and Martha, with Infinite Quest, Utopia, The Sound of Drums, and Last of the Time Lords. Also, some speculation on our part on the possibility of another multi-doctor story in 2013, Glenn recounts his proud moments about his daughters first real roller coaster ride, and of course your feedback. By the way, we'd lik...

Big news this week, we have a return date for Series 6.5! In this week’s episode well discuss that and the new trailer that was released this weekend at San Diego Comic Con. Also, our Adversary Archive: The Master, featuring reviews of The Claws of Axos, The Deadly Assassin, Survival, and Scream of the Shalka. And of course, your feed back! Oh, and Glenn’s ONE problem with the Back to the Future t...