The Says WHO Podcast

"And I suppose... If it's my last chance to say it..." This week, Kat & Tip are heading back to Canary Wharf for one of the biggest finales in modern Doctor Who as we revisit Army of Ghosts and Doomsday, 20 years on! From the mystery of the ghosts to the unforgettable Dalek reveal, the iconic Dalek vs Cybermen trash talk, Torchwood's debut, and one of the most emotional compa...

A dramatic death. An impossible mystery. And an incredibly forgettable monster (in the best way possible!). This week marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, so Kat & Tip are travelling across the pond to revisit Steven Moffat's blockbuster Series 6 opener, The Impossible Astronaut and Day of the Moon. Expect oodles of mysteries, creepy villains, big...

Doctor Who has one of the richest rogues galleries in all of fiction, but whilst some villains seem to return every other series, others have been left gathering dust in the Time Vortex. This week, Kat & Tip dive into the villains they think deserve another shot at the spotlight. From classic-era foes crying out for a modern revival to New Who creations that vanished too soon, we're pitchi...

GET IN THE CHURCH! This week, we're heading back to 1987 to save our dads, but seal the fate of a very unfortunate vase... It's Father's Day, and Kat & Tip are here to talk about why, even two decades on, this is still one of the most emotional Doctor Who stories of all time... (NB. Apologies if the audio quality is a little bit janky this week - our mic settings reset. But all sha...

Happy Pride Month! This week on The Says WHO Podcast, we're joined by the wonderful co-creators of Gallifrey Cabaret, Reece Connolly and Carrot , for a chat about the history of the project, and the importance and impact of LGBTQ+ characters, storylines and themes in Doctor Who. Gallifrey Cabaret is an unofficial queer-centred cabaret show, inspired by (and celebrating) the world of Doctor Who...

Some pretty big Doctor Who news dropped today, so we're here to give our thoughts... Our interview with Gallifrey Cabaret will be out tomorrow evening, but in the meantime, enjoy (if that's the right word) this! 💬 What are your thoughts on today's news? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. CONTACT : linktr.ee/t...

He is awake. It's been 20 years since the Doctor and Rose found themselves on Sanctuary Base 6 on the planet of Krop Tor, so this week, Kat & Tip are free-falling into the pit to dance with the Devil himself. 💬 What are your thoughts on The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. N...

Today marks 30 years since the Eighth Doctor debuted on UK television! So, Kat & Tip have recruited the ever-lovely Phil Hawkins for this week's episode, reviewing and discussing the highs and lows of the 1996 TV Movie. 💬 What are your thoughts on the TV Movie and the Eighth Doctor himself? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss...

This week marks the 30th anniversary of the first Mission: Impossible movie, a movie franchise adapted from an iconic '60s TV series. Which got us thinking... What if a certain other iconic TV series that started in the '60s made the jump to the big screen? To help us with this little thought experiment, we've recruited the lovely Josh Carr of the Who Knew? podcast! So sit back, relax,...

This Friday is World Families Day, so we're back with another tier list, this time ranking every TARDIS team. And we really do mean EVERY one... 💬 What do YOU think of our rankings? Which teams did we get right? And more importantly, which did we get wrong? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. If you'd like to make...

This week on The Says WHO Podcast, we had the absolute joy of chatting to Doctor Who legend, Nicholas Briggs. Nick takes us through his career and his personal history with the show, including his early work on The Audio Visuals and BBV fanfilms, to being a founding father (and later creative director) of Big Finish Productions, and, of course, lending his voice to the Daleks and Cybermen for the...

Earlier this week, it was the incredible Jenna Coleman's 40th birthday. To celebrate, Kat & Tip are walking on down to Trap Street to take a look back at one of her best performances in Doctor Who, and Clara's (sort of) swansong, Face the Raven . 💬 What do YOU think of Face the Raven? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to give us a follow so you never miss an episode. ⭐️ If...

This week, we’re shining a light on some of the Doctor Who stories that deserve a little more love. Joined by the brilliant Harbo Wholmes, we're talking hidden gems, stories that are unfairly hated, and ones that you should give another chance. Stay tuned for some hot takes, debates and left-field tangents. 💬 Which episodes do YOU think are underrated? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t fo...

This week, it's all about Doctor no. 10, as Series 2 turns 20, and Mr David Tennant himself turns 55! To celebrate, we're ranking every single one of his stories. Prepare for some hot takes and all the usual nonsensical ramblings. As mentioned, if you'd like to see our glorious tierlist in action, then you can hop over to YouTube and watch the video version of this episode. Next week,...

DALEKS! This Easter weekend, Who fans everywhere had an extra special treat - two newly found episodes of '60s serial ' The Daleks' Master Plan ' were returned to the archive, and were available to watch for the first time! So for this episode, Kat & Tip are talking about this mammoth story, in all its 12-part glory. Does it deserve to be hailed as one of the First Doctor's...

Woohoo! It's our 50th episode! Whilst that's not quite as impressive as a 50th anniversary, we're celebrating anyway by reviewing The Day of the Doctor. And what's a party without guests? So this week, Kat & Tip are joined by the lovely Jack Alexander for 2 hours of review/ramble. Jack Alexander is co-host of the An Awful Lot of Running Podcast, which will soon be returning fro...

Actor Miles Taylor , writer Beth Axford and composer Sam Dinley join Kat & Tip to talk about their Big Finish debuts with the much anticipated release - The Eleventh Doctor Adventures: The First Question . Last November saw the announcement that we would be seeing a new era of audio stories for the Eleventh Doctor, with Miles Taylor donning the bow tie and setting the TARDIS controls for excit...

This April marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Doctor Who legend, Robert Holmes. To commemorate, Kat & Tip are rewinding all the way back to 1970 with one of his most beloved stories, and the debut of Jon Pertwee's Third Doctor, Spearhead from Space. PLUS! We talk the big news of the week - the recovered episodes of The Daleks' Master Plan. As mentioned, we have a great ep...

This Sunday was International Women's Day, so we've dedicated this special episode to celebrating all the wonderful women of Who, both within the show and behind the scenes! This week, Kat is joined by special guest co-host, Beth Axford, for a great chat about her career so far, and the importance of good female representation in Doctor Who. Make sure you stick around til the end of the ep...

Gone are the days when the worst that could happen to you in a library was getting shushed from behind a desk - in the 51st century, we've got living shadows that will strip you of your flesh. So make sure you return your books on time! This week, Kat & Tip are off to The Library, to revisit the first meeting of the Doctor and River Song (or should that be 'final meeting'...?). Mak...

There is an astronomical amount of Doctor Who stories out there (even just counting the TV show, there are over 400!). But what about the ones that didn't quite make it to screen? This week, Kat & Tip take a look at the Doctor Who stories that never were... TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 3:41 Unmade Stories 7:06 The Nightmare Fair 12:20 The 1920s 26:32 The Final Game 32:11 Killers of the Dark...

This week, we're tackling an interesting little thought experiment - if you could replace the villain of any Doctor Who story, which would you choose and who would you replace it with? Come and see what you think of our pitches, and leave your own in the comments! TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 6:19 Strange Billie Piper Instagram Post 7:36 Big Finish Secures Doctor Who License Until 2035 10:31 Gallif...

This week, Kat & Tip are infiltrating Adipose Industries for the Doctor's reunion with Donna Noble. What do they make of this farcical series opener? TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 10:50 Partners in Crime REVIEW 1:28:50 Trivia 1:36:04 Listener Thoughts CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Theme music by Sam Dinley

Come on, what else were we gonna be talking about for episode 42? This week, Kat & Tip are aboard the SS Pentallian for a perilous voyage. With possessions, murders, and a particularly toasty crash on the horizon, the Doctor and Martha find themselves in a classic case of 'out of the frying pan and into the furious, sentient alien sun'... Join us next week, where we're trimming the...

This week marks what would have been the incredible Elisabeth Sladen's 80th birthday. So, to celebrate, Kat & Tip are going back to school to see the Doctor reunite with the one and only Sarah-Jane Smith! Next week, we've got another RTD1 story review for our episode 42. I wonder what it could be... TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 12:19 School Reunion REVIEW 1:29:00 Listener Thoughts 1:34:...