Reversing Polarity

This episode: recorded in 2023 (???), edited in May 2025. Between recording and posting this episode, both Rosie and Aym have got married (Rosie beat Aym to this despite getting engaged a full year later). Rosie also can't remember what happens in this episode despite editing it themself, so hopefully it's good!

This episode: The novelisation is worse than the serial, which may surprise some Timelash reactionaries. Quote of the episode: "I would like to record at least twice a month."

This episode Rosie is joined by Dr Nemo Martin to discuss a serial in which - and you might not know this - the TARDIS gets tiny. Quote of the week: “You’re telling me a prawn lurgied this sandwich?”

In this triumphant return (recorded..................... at an undisclosed time), your beloved hosts compete to determine which Classic Who companion is the lesbianest. And as the title implies, Kamelion does not go quietly. Thank you for listening to this very late episode of Reversing Polarity! Rate/review us on your podcatcher of choice, follow us on Twitter @polaritypod or on Tumblr at polarit...

This episode we watch in horror as dozens of plastic footballs rain down upon the Essex countryside. Also the Doctor strips! Quote of the week: “The Brigadier would be bisexual if he knew that was a thing.” Rosie recommends the film Rituals (1977). Aym is snoozy. It’s an instant classic.

Join us this festive season as we select the perfect gifts for the Time Lord who has everything (everywhere, all at once).

This episode: Aym does not delight in the uncanny valley, Rosie tells a tangentially interesting anecdote, and Four and Leela interrupt a space orgy. This episode is also accidentally in memoriam of Chris Boucher.

Content warning for discussion of anti-semitism. This episode: we recorded in a heatwave so relish that memory, the hero for words returns, Aym relates a deeply stressful tale of subterranean transportation, Rosie was on the verge of heat exhaustion and coped with a rare blue streak and we do not relish the Oh Sixties of it all.

This episode: dive behind the sofa with us as we discuss Quatermass, John Carpenter, 2000s horror subgenres and might just get around to mentioning our favourite show once or twice.

Content warning for discussion of sexual assault. This episode: We welcome a friend to discuss oil genres (again), Rosie has a bone to pick with Will, there is a ranking of unusual breakfast items, the Monk is prepared for a Reaper invasion and Dennis Spooner will not stop bashing companions over the head.  Thank  you for listening to this very forty-fifth episode of Reversing Polarity!...

In this very urgent and timely episode of Reversed Polarity, your hosts discuss Vibes (TM), their conflicted feelings about Thasmin as two queer people on the internet, just how hard Rosie cried over Ian Chesterton's cameo, and the possible links between Taylor Swift's new album and Doctor Who (no, seriously). Follow us on Twitter @polaritypod, on Tumblr at polaritypod.tumblr.com, e-mail us at rev...

This episode: we really do not want to do the recap, Rosie’s GCSE in Physics does not come in handy, Aym celebrates their escape from Sontaran purgatory, and there is just no way to get through even one episode without bringing up at least three terrible films. Thank you for listening to this very forty-fourth episode of Reversing Polarity! Rate/review us on your podcatcher of choice, follow us on...

This episode: we inadvertently summon the Tissue Compression Eliminator into the Centenary through a series of dirty jokes, Aym discovers a fun fact about their own past, Rosie never did get round to Timelash, Tangentcast returns, and the Rani earns her place as our very evilest wife. Thanks as always for listening! Rate/review us if you can, and feel free to find us on Tumblr at polaritypod.tumbl...

This episode: some shockingly lukewarm takes, we rapidly abandon the format in favour of Whovian debate, there is an honestly incredible amount of biblical discussion, Rosie has a lovely bridge to sell you, Aym's headphones declare war against them, and we are going to bed at a sensible time. Follow us on Twitter @PolarityPod, on Tumblr at polaritypod.tumblr.com, or email us at reversing.polarity....

This episode: the Cybermen are masters of disguise, please listen to Spare Parts please I am BEGGING you, Aym composes a beautiful poem, Rosie honest to God rambles about Noggin the Nog, Ben is a complete fashion icon, and we would both - much like Ben - die on a hill for Polly. Follow us on Twitter @PolarityPod, on Tumblr at polaritypod.tumblr.com, or email us at reversing.polarity.pod@gmail.com....

This episode: Nah. For further reading, start with Kate Orman's excellent essay 'One Of Us Is Yellow': Doctor Fu Manchu and The Talons of Weng Chiang . If you would like to read some positive reviews of this story feel free to check Letterboxd, IMDb, any issue of DWM or the Celestial Toyroom from 1974-2014, or ask your grandad. In other news, Rosie is still working through Edward Said's 'Orientali...

This episode: Aym makes some incredible noises, the puppet dinosaurs are perfect and good, Rosie’s eternal cold returns, we hit the podcast title reference klaxon, there is a minor kerfuffle over statistics and we ask the big question: “are the Tomorrow People cops?”.

This episode: Yet another unsurprising part of Rosie’s upbringing comes to light, Mark Strickson nails the Face Of Slight Concern, on all levels except the physical Turlough is out of the closet, we consider the fuckability of Harry Sullivan, folk horror gets brought up AGAIN, and Aym confesses to covetous behaviour. Follow us on Twitter @PolarityPod, on Tumblr at polaritypod.tumblr.com, or email...

Wow, people really do make zines! Join us as we welcome special guest Katherine Wheeler to discuss zine culture, her most controversial Doctor Who take, curative versus transformative fandom, our love for Sacha Dhawan and, of course, her new zine: Around the Universe's Worst Planet in 77 Years! CW for discussion of (our dislike for) John Barrowman Find Katherine on Twitter @wheelofkats, and the 77...

This episode: Aym hits a bingo square early, both hosts were in a big WWDITs phase and it shows, we discuss our ultimate modern Sontaran story, Sarah Jane’s commitment to the bit is disappointing, there is some extremely timely discussion of Flux, and Rosie (sort of) wins a long-running argument. Thank you for bearing with us during the past few months of irregular uploads! Like Alvin and the Chip...

Never fear dear listeners, this title has no bearing on our opinion of this PERFECT serial. This episode: we emerge from our hiatus like butterflies from a chrysalis, Rosie returns to the Television and Movie Store, a musical segment is ruthlessly cut for future content, we lament the lack of beards on Doctor Who, Aym forgets that dramedy is a word, and there is a surprise cameo from Rosie’s dad!

Yet another special episode coming your way in honour of a very exciting and official podcast trip to London! We discuss the immersive theatre experience Doctor Who: Time Fracture, branching narratives, and somehow still manage to tangent about Star Trek within the first ten minutes. And yes, we really did acquire a twelve year old along the way. SPOILER WARNING FROM 12:30.

We reverse our polarities once again and welcome a very special guest (and new bestie of the podcast) to discuss the disappointment that was Legend of the Sea Devils, East and South East Asian representation in Doctor Who, and a plethora of other stuff because having to talk about Weng Chiang caused us severe psychic damage. As always, please feel free to rate and review us and recommend the podca...

This episode: we recorded this before canon Thasmin and god does it show, Rosie shares a brief but extremely embarrassing anecdote, we forecast a future Mountain Goats release, there is (no joke) a tangent about the development of elevator technology, and our ongoing Z-Cars references finally reach their logical conclusion.

This episode: Rosie’s housemate suffers for our amusement, Naomi’s cat makes a very welcome cameo, we discuss the Elder Scrolls Oblivion character creator for longer than anyone ever has in history, and there is much lamenting over the fate of one particular mathematical genius.