We don't know that EVERY classic incarnation of The Doctor was averse to being physical with his companions, but we've seen that ever since Survival went off the air he's become a LOT more touchy-feely while the cameras are rolling. Herewith, ranked on the bases of consistent characterization, plot advancement, dramatic effect and significance to the Doctor Who story, is part one of our rundown of the Doctor's osculatory adventures.
2MTL 149: The Doctor's Top Ten Kisses, Part One
July 9th, 20102MTL 148: Plan B for Watching Doctor Who Internationally
July 1st, 2010For about as long as I've been podcasting, I've been on the warpath seeking the international release of Doctor Who episodes as close to the BBC One airdate as possible. I'm forced to admit that may not be practical most of the time for smaller networks such as BBC America.
So here's my Modest Proposal for Plan B: more-expensive premium downloads of the episodes as soon as they've aired on BBC One, before they hit the international networks. Give a listen for the details, and let me know what you think.
2MTL 147: Revisiting "Vincent and the Doctor"
July 1st, 2010While the U.K. suffers the beginning of the Long Night Without Doctor Who, the U.S. and Canada have only gotten around to "Vincent and the Doctor," very much an outlier among the whole of Series 5. Thoughts about character development, starry nights and Fandom Wars (TM) within!
2MTL 146: Uncle Erik Explains "The Big Bang"
June 29th, 2010An aggrieved Erik from Bridging the Rift joins me for a lightning round of answers to supposedly unanswered questions that were answered in "The Big Bang."
Did you get that?
Bridging the Rift is a podcast dedicated to Doctor Who fandom, fan culture and creative pursuits.
2MTL 145: Comedian Toby Hadoke Reviews "The Big Bang"
June 26th, 2010Comedian and Friend of 2MTL Toby Hadoke hopped on Skype with me thirty minutes after "The Big Bang" and reviewed it!
Toby's the creator of "Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf," and the upcoming "Now I Know My BBC." He's also writing with Rob Shearman "Running Through Corridors," a memoir of reviewing every Doctor Who episode within a year.
2MTL 144: Series 5 Was Made for the Box Set
June 23rd, 2010I'm seeing a parallel between Babylon 5 and the current series of Doctor Who, in the driving, defining nature of the story arc being carried through the thirteen episodes. Is this a good thing?
2MTL 143: SPOILERS – Tony Lee Reviews "The Pandorica Opens"
June 20th, 2010Doctor Who comics writer and FRIEND OF 2MTL* Tony Lee reviews "The Pandorica Opens"!
* "Friend of…" is a registered trademark of Radio Free Skaro, used without permission. So there.
Gone Fishin'
June 17th, 20102MTL is taking a little mental health break at the moment, but will be back this weekend for another guest review that looks inside the Pandorica. See you then.
"Who Let Chip Into the Radio Free Skaro Studios?"
June 13th, 2010Whilst Warren was driving an RV through Alberta — you may supply your own punch line — Steven and Chris from Radio Free Skaro foolishly invited me in to warm the seat. Hope you like it. (RFS 202)
2MTL 142: SPOILERS – James from Creeping With Armstrong Reviews "The Lodger"
June 12th, 2010Pop culture/bromance podcast Creeping with Armstrong's co-host James takes a spin on 2MTL to review "The Lodger." Programming note: this is the LAST weekly U.K. guest review to feature a podcaster. The next two guest reviewers will be — different.