Podcasts – Traveling the Vortex

Listener and Traveling the Vortex guest correspondent, Rachel is back home from her adventure to Chicago TARDIS over the Thanksgiving weekend. She has been gracious enough to file a report on her trip for this special Side Trip edition of the show. If you'd like to see more about the journey, be sure to visit her website – Styles and Smarts If you, too went to Chicago TARDIS, please feel free to s...

The day finally arrived, and the three of us have been on a three day emotional high. But, as we settle down, weary from the journey, we realize that the celebrations go on. The fiftieth anniversary year is not over, it's only now in full swing. That being said, it's time for us to reveal our opinions of the weekend's goodness, and share our reviews of An Adventure in Space and Time, The Day of......

In this week's show we added a little something extra that wasn't on the schedule. Unless you've been living under a rock, you are aware that Steven Moffat and The BBC offered us a little surprise last week, with the release of The Night of the Doctor, featuring the long awaited return of Paul McGann on film as the Eighth Doctor. That could not go unaddressed, so finally our review of the minisode...

In this week's show we announce the winners of our download contest. Congratulations to those getting a vinyl figure. Also, we review the Tenth Doctor and Martha story in the recent Prisoners of Time story arc with issue number 10. Then we take a look at the Third Doctor story, The Dæmons and all its goodness. Plus, a look at the Day of the Doctor trailers that were released this weekend, ahead of...

This week's show is a short one. And it's a good thing, too. We get a little silly this week with only one thing to review. This time we tackle the Fourth Doctor's first story of Season Thirteen, Terror of the Zygons. We give our impressions of this early classic. Also, a look at some of the news items of the week including push on change.org to make the Empire State Building light up blue... Read...

In this week's show we have a Halloween treat. We review the Doctor Who novel, Forever Autumn by Mark Morris, featuring the Tenth Doctor and Martha.  It truly is an eerily spooky fun time. Plus, another Tenth Doctor adventure, this time with Donna. This time Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctor 10: Death's Deal, and audio read and performed by Catherine Tate, and written by Darren Jones. Also, a look...

In this week's show, we take a look back over the Ninth Doctor's era. First a look at the recently aired, The Doctor Revisited – The Ninth Doctor. Then we gather up all the episodes in Series One to weed down our picks for the best representation of Nine's run. Plus, big news of the week, as we discuss the newly released 50th Anniversary trailer and look at all its goodness. And, of course, your.....

In this week's episode – NEW EPISODES… ahum…sorry, we talk about the wonderful news of the two Patrick Troughton stories, The Enemy of the World and The Web of Fear. Plus, our review of the Seventh Doctor and Ace mass confusion and randomness known as Ghostlight. Then, Mel takes a turn with Seven in the Big Finish audio drama, The Fires of Vulcan. We'll look at some other news and reports this wee...

In this week's show we take a trip back to the Sixth Doctor's era for the Big Finish audio story Project: Twilight. Then we jump ahead in the Doctor's time stream for a look a the Ninth Doctor and Rose story in IDW Prisoners of Time number 9 with the BIG reveal. Also, a look at some big announcements, including and update to the rumor of missing episodes recently located. And of course, your feedb...

In this week's episode… SHAUN'S BACK! Yes, Shaun has returned from the The Aloha State, and brings with him a treat, he shares his many adventures on the island of Maui. But, before that, we do have some business to attend to, namely this week's review of the Ninth Doctor Adventure – Destiny of the Doctor: Night of the Whisper. We'll give our opinions on this story co-produced by Big Finish and Au...

We are a man down this week, as Shaun is sunning himself on the beaches of Maui, but alas the show must go on. So, Keith and Glenn have brought out the printed material for some book reviews from the Eighth Doctor era. First up is Glenn's review of EarthWorld by Jacqueline Rayner, featuring the Eighth Doctor, Fitz and Anji. Then Keith delves into a tale of mystery, espionage and spy games in the n...

In this week's episode we heap on a ton of Eighth Doctor reviews, first with a look at the Big Finish – Audio GO production, Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctors – Enemy Aliens. Next, a review of the Eighth Doctor's turn in the IDW series, Prisoners of Time. Then, a look at the complete (on screen) era of number Eight with our retrospective of Paul McGann's turn in the role. Also, a look at... Read...

In this technically challenged show we review the Eighth Doctor Big Finish Audio adventure, Terror Firma. Then a look at BBC America's dismal representation of Eight's era, as we share our remarks about The Doctor Revisited: The Eighth Doctor. Also, as usual we'll have a look at the news of the week, including the latest in a line of Doctor Who games, Risk! And of Course, your feedback. Enjoy! Lin...

Chrissy, special correspondent to Traveling the Vortex, wraps up her Salt Lake Comic Con reports by boldly going where thousands of others went as well… the long lines to see William SHATNER (apparently Chrissy's autocorrect on her phone demands that we capitalize the word SHATNER). We have enjoyed hearing all of Chrissy's reports and would like to thank her for contributing such wonderful content...

Special correspondent, Chrissy brings us another full day report form Salt Lake Comic Con going on right now in Salt Lake City, Utah. This time, she gets a chance to hit some of the many panels happening there. Also, she shares with us something we find common to many cons and that's the line systems to get in. Although, I have to admit, SLCC sounds to have some unique problems. Enjoy! You can fol...

Special correspondent to Traveling the Vortex, Chrissy, is at Salt Lake Comic Con this weekend, and file her first full day report on the convention. Chrissy recounts some of the special guest celebrities including friend-of-the-show, Simon Fisher-Becker. Enjoy! You can follow Chrissy on Twitter. Just follow @wildcat_media – Chrissy's Twitter Feed For more information on Salt Lake Comic Con click...

Special correspondent to Traveling the Vortex, Chrissy, is off to Salt Lake Comic Con this weekend, and has agreed to file some reports from the event. This one is a preview of what to expect from the show, who she is excited to see, an how you can find her if you are attending. Stay tuned for more reports from the con. You can follow Chrissy on Twitter. Just follow @wildcat_media – Chrissy's Twit...

In this week's podcast, we look at the six-part story from the Third Doctor's era, The Green Death. Out reactions to the story as well as the departure of Jo Grant from the series. Also, a few news stories to talk about including some exciting news surrounding the first Cybermen story, The Tenth Planet. And of course your feedback! Enjoy! Frazer Hines pictures courtesy twitter.com/dw_experience Th...

In this week's show we take a look back over the stories that make up the Seventh Doctor's era. Starting off, we review the latest installment of The Doctor Revisited – The Seventh Doctor. Then we try to nail down which story best represents dear Seven's tenure. Also, a look at this week's…. oh wait…. we didn't find any. And of course, your feedback! Enjoy! Links mentioned in this show: Doctor Who...

In this week's show we break down series 4 of The Sarah Jane Adventures. We join Follow Sarah Jane Smith, Luke, Clyde, and Rani as they save the world from a whole universe of aliens. Also, some con action this show with Shaun and two listeners representing Whovians at conventions this weekend. Plus, a look at the news of the week. And, of course, your feedback. Enjoy! Links mentioned on the show:...

In this week's show we present a triple dose of the Seventh Doctor and Ace. First a review of Ace's first story in the TV series, Dragonfire. Then we give our thoughts on Audio GO and Big Finish's 7th adventure in the Destiny of the Doctor series, Shackwave. And finally we check out the latest installment of IDW's Prisoners of Time comic book run. Also, a brief look at the big news stories of the....

In this week's show we all share our reaction to the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT of the actor who will be playing the 12th Doctor in the upcoming Christmas special and next year's series 8 of Doctor Who. A very thrilling time to be a Whovian or fan of the show. Also, we delve back into the Divergent Universe with the Eighth Doctor, Charley and C'rizz as they make their way to the end of this leg... Read more...

In this week's show we wrap up our reviews of the Trail of a Time Lord season with The Doctor facing down the Valeyard in the conclusion, The Ultimate Foe. Then, we take a look back over the entire ToaTL run AND the Sixth Doctor's era as a whole. Also, our impressions and reaction to some of the news of the week in Doctor Who fandom, including the absence of the 50th anniversary special trailer......

In this week's show we tackle the next installment in the Trial of a Time season with Terror of the Vervoids. listen to hear our review of this week's show and find out if our review is more or less favorable with the absence of Brian Blessed. Plus, lots of San Diego Comic Con news to get to, including the Doctor Who panel. And of course, your feedback. Enjoy! The post Episode 134 – From the 80's...

In this week's episode we show our love for Flash Gordon, and all things Brian Blessed an tackle the second story in the Trial of a Time Lord season, Mindwarp! We'll share our varying views of this one and also, weigh in on the Sixth Doctor story by Audio GO and Big Finish, Destiny of the Doctor: Trouble in Paradise. Also, a look at this week's news, including more amazing announcements at Chicago...