Podcasts – Traveling the Vortex

In this week's show we review two stories featuring the Fourth Doctor and Leela. First, is the television story, The Image of the Fendahl. Then we take a look at the fourth installment of last years 50th anniversary e-book series, The Roots of Evil. Also, what might just be the end of the latest missing episode rumors… or not. Plus, a look at the other news of the week. And, of course, your feedba...

In this week's show, Keith is fresh back from visiting Matt and Karen at Wizard World's St. Louis Comic Con. He will have a recap of all the weekend's event, including Doctor Who encounters and meetings with some of the Serenity crew from Firefly. Also, we tackle two Doctor Who programs. First is the First Doctor and Dodo meeting new companions Ben and Polly in The War Machines. Then we revisit Th...

Welcome to another addition of Traveling the Vortex. In this week's episode, we tangent a bit more than usual discussing everything from Minecraft to Spaghetti recipes. But we do get back on track long enough to give our reviews of the two Third Doctor and Jo stories, the TV episode, The Mutants, and the 50th anniversary e-book, The Spear of Destiny. Also, some sad news this week with the passing...

In this week's episode we put aside our views and reviews, and let a few Doctor Who fans take the lead. First is an interview with a family fast becoming a favorite on the local con circuit with a passion that started as a Boy Scout project. Then we'll here from one of the funniest performers I have seen doing Doctor Who satire/comedy. Also, we look at the news of the week, including some discussi...

A long one this week, but with the crammed packed weekend of this year's Planet Comicon in Kansas City, we had a lot to talk about. We'll discuss all the Doctor Who related events that went on this weekend, as well as much of the other sci-fi and pop culture programming that make the con a joy and success. And, some really cool surprises that we were involve with in Sunday's "Trektacular" panel in...

After an incredible weekend for us, including lots of work and fun, here is the panel featuring Seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy at Kansas City Planet Comicon which we had the honor and privilege to host. Following this Side Trip episode will soon be this week's show where we will be discussing the convention over all. Enjoy! The post Side Trip 13 – SYLVESTER MCCOY at Planet Comicon 2014 appeared f...

In this week's show we revisit the topic of Doctor Who fans and LEGO. Yeah… sorry about that. But, we also tackle two terrific Big Finish audio plays. First is the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn story in the Main Range series called The Sandman. Then our review of the Seventh Doctor and Mel tale, Bang,Bang-a-Boom. Also, some guest announcements from L.I. Who, as well as some of the other news of the week...

In this week's show we have a lot of news to react to, including the announcement of Samuel Anderson joining Doctor Who Series 8. Also, some speculation of the possibility of new things on the horizon in the toy building world. But, what would a show be without a few reviews. This time we look at the recently released Second Doctor story, The Moonbase, with newly animated episodes. Also, a look at...

In this week's show, Shaun and Mel return from California where they attended the Doctor Who convention,  Gallifrey One: 25 Glorious Years. The two will give us a proper recap of all the fun and events that happend last weekend at the con. They will share some of the hilarity as well as some of the embarrassments that happend at this year's event. Also, we will have a look at the news, including a...

While at Gallifrey One over the weekend, Shaun had the chance to sit down with Lee Cummings of Tiny Rebel Games to chat about Doctor Who: Legacy the highly popular mobile app puzzle game. Shaun even has a proposition for the game makers that might very well involve a certain green mascot of ours. Enjoy the interview, and if you haven't already, go download the game. It got high remarks in a review...

In this week's show we are one co-host short. Shaun is off in California for Gallifrey One, the premiere Doctor Who convention. So, Keith and I are holding down the fort here at home, and couldn't go week without indulging in our own Doctor Who. So, this time we are doing book reviews! First, Keith gives his impressions on the Third Doctor and UNIT story, Harvest Of Time. Then, I give my review of...

Sadly, Gallifrey 2014 has wrapped and is now in the books, but Shaun, Mel and Michelle have one last look at the festivities of this year's con. Here is a look at the final day of the premiere Doctor Who convention that has been going on all weekend in sunny California.   Enjoy! The post Gallifrey 2014 – Day 3 – It Came From the Belly of the M appeared first on Traveling the Vortex .

Okay, here is a recap of Day 2 of this year's Gallifrey One convention in California. We are joined again by Shaun, Mel, and Michelle as they recount their adventures at America's premiere Doctor Who convention.   Enjoy!     The post Gallifrey 2014 Day 2 -Tea O'Clock appeared first on Traveling the Vortex .

Day one of the Gallifrey convention in sunny California is in the books, and Shaun and Mel are gearing up for day two! But, first we have for you the listener, a recap of the excitement of day one and the Vortex crew is joined by Canadian corespondent (and Traveling the Vortex Tumblr page administrator) Michelle!   Enjoy!     Stay tuned! More updated to come. The post Gallifrey 2014 Day 1 – Gallif...

Okay, plagued with technical challenges and WiFi limitations, the Gallifrey LobbyCon update was delayed.  However, we didn't think the recaps would be complete if we didn't include it. So, slightly out of order, Shaun an Mel present to us, day 0 of the con happening his weekend in sunny california. Enjoy!   The post Gallifrey 2014 Day 0 – The Drunken Giraffe Gaffe appeared first on Traveling the V...

In this week's show we step away from our reviews of video and audio media and step into the universe of gaming. First we delve into two table top formats, number one being Doctor Who Monopoly. We'll give our impressions on design and gameplay. Next up is Doctor Who the Card Game, and a look at the play mechanics and design. And then we move into the electronics and software medium and finally get...

In this week's podcast we take a look in on the Eighth Doctor and companions Charley and C'rizz in the Big Finish Main line audios, Scaredy Cat and Other Lives. And speaking of Charley, our reactions to an announcement by Big Finish to give Ms. Pollard her own series of audios. Also, some news of the week, including a certain Time Lords next choice of wardrobe for the upcoming series. Plus, more n...

In this week's podcast, we take a look at the final installment in the ‘E-Space Trilogy' with Warriors' Gate. We give our impressions on this last in the story arc and then we take a look back at the trilogy as a whole. Also, some big news for Kansas City's Planet Comicon, and I mean bigger than Shatner (well, for us and other Whovians). A Doctor is coming to the midwest! Plus, some pretty big......

In this week's show we look at two, yes two Fourth Doctor stories.  First is the third in the line of Big Finish Audios featuring Four and Leela, in the historical piece, The Wrath of the Iceni. Then we make a trip back into E-space to visit a thus far stranded Fourth Doctor and Romana II for the blood curdling story, State of Decay. Also, some grim news as we lost some more Doctor Who connections...

In this week's podcast we head back to the Fourth Doctor era with two stories from the scarfed one. First, we take a look at the second Big Finish Fourth Doctor audio, The Renaissance Man. Then, a peek in at the story that introduced Adric to the world with Full Circle, taking us into our first adventure in E-Space. Plus, a look at the news of the week, including some terrific announcements for no...

Our first podcast of the New Year and in this week's show we shrink ourselves down to enjoy an oversized episode with lots of great content. First its a heaping portion on the First Doctor, Susan, Ian and Barbara story, Planet of Giants. Then we take a look at the first in a series of ebook published by Penguin Publishing for the 50th Anniversary, starting with A Big Hand for the Doctor. Then, a s...

In this week's podcast we say so long to Matt Smith and the Eleventh Doctor. We give our impressions of this year's Christmas special and swan song for Eleven, while we welcome a new era of Doctor Who with the introduction of Peter Capaldi. Also, the long awaited promotion of Keith as with the regeneration of "his Doctor" we usher in a new era for the podcast as well. Plus, a look at the recent......

In this weeks podcast, we celebrate the holiday season with our Christmahanakwanzika party, and you're invited. Also, we complete our review of the Audio Go / Big Finish series Destiny of the Doctor, this time with The Time Machine. We'll give our impressions of this story, as well as an overall view of the series as a whole. Plus, the moment is near. No, not that moment, the episode in which we s...

This week's podcast is finally here! Look on the bright side, it's sooner than last weeks. In this week's show we discuss the 11th and final The Doctors Revisited: The 11th Doctor. We talk about our impressions on this last installment to the BBC America series looking back on all the Doctors, thus far. And, we wrap up our reviews of the IDW comic book series, Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time. Our ta...

In this week's episode we revisit that menace to the universe with our Cybermen Adversary Archive 4. This time we review the First Doctor's final appearance in The Tenth Planet. Then, a look at the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa story, Spare Parts, by Big Finish. Also, a look at the news of the week including the recent exciting announcement about Series 8. And, of course, your feedback! Enjoy! Links ment...