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2MTL 276: The Zen Master of Time and Space?

https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-276.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHaving gotten into meditation and discovering the concept of "mindfulness," I inevitably wondered just how well the Doctor knows himself and keeps cool and centered. (Inevitable because I'm a sadly obsessed Doctor Who fan, of course.) The unsurprising answer is, "He doesn't." But you might be surprised at my …

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2MTL 275: Three Things to Look Forward to in Series 7

https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-275.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAbsence makes the heart grow fonder, of course, but my excitement over the return of Doctor Who has more to do with its anticipated content than the fact that we haven't seen an episode since Christmas.

2MTL 274: Ave Romana – Toby Hadoke Remembers Mary Tamm (Time Dilation)

https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-274.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadComedian and (in my mind) unofficial Doctor Who ambassador Toby Hadoke reflects on the passing of Mary Tamm, who played Romana in the "Key to Time" series. (There were some unexpected audio glitches this time; I hope you'll bear with them.)

2MTL 271: Is Doctor Who a "Feel Good" Show?

https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-271.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadCloyingly sentimental? Exuberantly uplifting? That's not what our favorite family SF/adventure/horror saga has been about, with rare exceptions, over the last almost-50 years. And yet we fans can still turn to it when things are looking a little grim. There's something that Doctor Who does to brighten our day …

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2MTL 270: Radio Rassilon on the Ninth Doctor (Time Dilation)

https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-270.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAnother excursion into Time Dilation follows, as we tie a bow around the Ninth Doctor's era with the incomparable Harry Medium and Leeson Fischer of the returning Radio Rassilon!