Podcasts – Traveling the Vortex

We climb aboard that space faring train known as The Orient Express, to review this week's offering in Series 8, Mummy on the Orient Express. We'll give our impressions on this week's program, as well as some of the things we've taken away from this season thus far. Also, we'll have a look at the news of the week, including an interesting tie-in to a current member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe...

Doctor: The moon isn’t breaking apart, the moon is hatching. Clara: Huh? Doctor: The moon’s an egg. Courtney: Is it a chicken? Doctor: No! Courtney: Because for a chicken to have laid an egg that … Doctor: Courtney, don’t spoil the moment! In this week's podcast we ask that very question, among many other silly quandaries. Also, we give our impressions on the game changing episode, Kill the Moon....

In this show, we make it to the midway point of Series 8 and take a look at this week's offering, The Caretaker. We'll give our impressions on this relationship heavy drama. Also, some sad news of the week to report with the passing of a very special lady. And, some great news coming out of next years British Fest. And of course, your feedback. Enjoy! The post Episode 196 – Hey Teacher, Leave Thos...

In this week's show we review the newest episode of Doctor Who Series 8. This time The Doctor and Clara are joined by two new companions, Psi and Saibra in the aptly titles Time Heist. We'll give our opinions on this week's offering. Also, some news of the week, including a few guest update at a couple of our favorite cons. Plus, Shaun and I talk about a local convention that celebrated it's first...

In this week's show we travel with the Doctor and Clara to Sherwood Forrest, to join Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. Hear our thoughts on the Series Eight episode, Robot of Sherwood. Also, our reaction to the news of the week, including some tidbits about the show and even more discussion of the missing episodes rumor and the fallout surrounding the effort to return them to the BBC. And, of...

In this week's show we discuss the newest episode of Doctor Who Series 8, Into the Dalek. Hear our impressions on the latest installment to our favorite program. Also, a look at some news of the week, including an Emmy award for another project by Doctor Who show runner, Steven Moffat. Oh, and listen closely for some clues to the title of this week's podcast. And, of course, your feedback. Enjoy!...

The wait is finally over and Doctor Who is back on our TV screens. This week, we look at the first episode of Series Eight, Deep Breath, and give our opinions on the story, the return of the series, and of course, the new Doctor himself, Peter Capaldi. Plus, we take a peek at what's news this week. And, we'll discuss our ASL Ice Bucket Challenge. Oh, and of course, your feedback. Enjoy! Links ment...

It's an "epiversary" show! In this week's show we examine the similarities and contrasts between both treatments of Paul Cornell's Human Nature. We look at both the Virgin New Adventures novel featuring the Seventh Doctor and Bernice Summerfield and the Series 3 television adventure with the Tenth Doctor and Martha Jones. Listen to us give our impressions of both adventures which sometime clash in...

In this week's show we journey into the netherworld, the kingdom of the beast, the place of torment… oh wait… maybe not. Any way, we do take a look at the Big Finish audio story, Absolution, featuring the Eighth Doctor, Charley, and C'rizz. Also, we examine another of the 50th anniversary e-book releases, another Eighth Doctor adventure entitled Spore. Plus, news rumors and leaks in the world of D...

Arrrr! In this week's show, we look at two fun romps in the Doctor Who Universe. First, our views on the often maligned First Doctor story, The Space Museum. Find out where we land on the story. Then, after much anticipation, we tackle the Big Finish audio, Doctor Who and the Pirates, featuring the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn Smythe. We'll share our thoughts on this unique story. Also, in news, some t...

In this week's show, we head back to France in the 1600's for the Big Finish audio play The Church and the Crown. This one features The Fifth Doctor, Peri and Erimem. We share our impressions on this historical depiction of the King, the Cardinal and the famous Musketeers. But first, the new lines of Doctor Who comics launched last week, and we have copies of The Tenth and Eleventh Doctors' storie...

"Now go out there, Gabriel, spread the truth and love of the Lord, and play those kicking tunes!" In this week's show we review two Seventh Doctor and Ace stories. First is the Big Finish Audio drama, The Rapture. And then, we take a look at the 50th Anniversary short story ebook, The Ripple Effect. Plus, more announcements and news, including some resurfacing rumors and speculation about the miss...

A difficult show for those of us at Traveling the Vortex. The passing of Elisabeth Sladen in 2011 was very difficult for many Doctor Who fans. It was especially had on those of us who were first introduced to the series during her tenure on the program. But, this week we look back with fond memories about the actress and the character she immortalized in Sarah Jane Smith. Also, our thoughts on the...

In this week's podcast, we explore the final episodes of the Sarah Jane Adventures, with a review of Series Five. We give our impressions of the show's send off. Also, more Series Eight announcements including writer confirmations and script leaks. Plus, a look at the rest of the news surrounding the Whoniverse. And, of course, your feedback. Enjoy! The post Episode 184 – And the Story Goes on… Fo...

In this week's podcast we are fresh back from Britishfest in Omaha, NE, where we took part in its first ever convention. This week we regale our madcap adventures in the Cornhusker state, and share all the wonderful stories from the weekend's activities, including the first ever Friday Night Who (or Saturday in this case) tweet-along. Also, we take a peek at some of the news items on the list for...

In this week's show we finally get a chance to sit down and examine the, until recently, missing Second Doctor story, The Enemy of the World. We give our impression of this gem which has been unavailable in it's entirety for more than forty years. Also, some really good news from Doctor Who actress Janet Fielding who played Tegan Jovanka in the series. Plus other news happening this week in the Do...

In this week's podcast, WE CARE! We tackle two more Big Finish audios starring The Eighth Doctor, Charley, and C'rizz. First we look at Something Inside. Then our heroes are trapped in a second prison in the story Memory Lane. Also, some announcements in news including a Doctor Who World Tour and the first round of Galley guests. And, of course, your feedback Enjoy! Traveling the Vortex – Doctor W...

In this week's podcast we finally get around to reviewing the story that much of fandom has panned and constantly finds its way at the bottom of "best of" lists. However, we decided to give a fair chance to the Sixth Doctor and Peri story, The Twin Dilemma. Find out whether we judge the story as harshly as the populace, or if we come down on the side of favor. Plus, a look at another... Read more...

In this week's show we FINALLY take a look at a story that has always been held in high esteem by fans of Doctor Who. We evaluate the story The Caves of Adrozani, featuring the Fifth Doctor and Peri. We'll break it down and examine some of the finer points of the story. Also, a look at the news of the week, including more guest announcements from LI Who, and the possibility of The Five(ish)... Rea...

In this week's show we finally take a listen to the Big Finish audio play Jubilee, featuring the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn Smythe. We'll look at the comparisons between this story and the Ninth Doctor and Rose televised story, Dalek. Find out how much we find in common between the two stories. Also, some more convention guest announcements. Plus, our reactions to the newly released Series 8 teaser....

In this week's show we continue our look at soe Fifth Doctor materials. First is the 50th anniversary short story ebook, Tip of the Tongue. We present out thoughts an opinions on this story. Next we review the Fifth Doctor's second television story, Four to Doomsday, featuring the TARDIS crew of Adric, Tegan, and Nyssa. Also, more Series 8 news with another casting announcement. Plus, another acco...

In this week's show feature part to in our Adversary Archive of The Great Intelligence. We take a look at the independent film, Downtime, featuring a return on several Doctor Who characters. Then a recap of the GI's part in The Bells of St. John and The Name of the Doctor. Also, a look at some of the news of the week, including some guest announcements for LI Who and casting and location news for....

In this week's show we feature part one of our Adversary Archive – The Great Intelligence. We tackle our reviews of The Abominable Snowmen and The Web of Fear, as well as a recap of the Eleventh Doctor story, The Snowmen. Also, some convention announcements, including som bad news for Shaun and Mel in regards to where they will lay their heads in L.A. next year for Gallifrey One. Plus some non-Doc...

Sorry, again, for the delay in this week's podcast. As you'll hear we are still struggling with a few illnesses and conflicts in scheduling. In this week's show we take a break from Doctor Who and tackle one of it's spin-off shows. We give our impressions on the first five parts of Torchwood: Miracle Day. Also, some of the news of the week, including our first thoughts on the new update for the wo...

Chrissy turns in another convention report this week. This time she attended the Salt Lake Comic Con – Fan Xperience. It sounds like it was a fun experience with some very exciting guests, including one late surprise. She actually framed it as a feedback for this week's show, but we thought it so special that we felt it deserved it's own spot on the feed. Thanks goes out to Chrissy for providing t...