http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-56.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadI thought this was a played-out subject, but RTD's recent comments about his ideas for a fourth series (in brief: he has some) got me thinking about the difference between format and formula.
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2MTL 55: Why I'm a Bad Doctor Who Fan
http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-55.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLet's get this out of the way first: I haven't seen many classic Doctor Who episodes, but I do remember liking "Caves of Androzani" when I was a kid, and "Remembrance of the Daleks" was just as good on the DVD I got last year as when I saw …
For Some Reason, the Television Zombies Let Me In the Room
The freewheeling and vociferous Television Zombies invited me to contribute a commentary about Torchwood: Children of Earth in their latest podcast, Television Zombies #93. You'll find it at the end of their spirited conversation about all things cult TV. The topic: how would The Doctor have handled the 456 invasion differently? My initial answers: "Which …
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2MTL 54: The iTunes Connection
http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-54.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhile things are still looking up for Doctor Who on BBC America, the longer the delay between U.K. and U.S. airings, the greater the impact of spoilers (and the resulting temptation to obtain the BBC One airings through "other means"). BBC America can solve this by airing the episodes …
2MTL 53: Final Thoughts on Torchwood, Fandom and Choices
http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-53.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadTitle says it all. See you in a few days!
2MTL 52: Why I Follow Doctor Who
http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-52.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadA while back in 2MTL #37, I questioned whether Doctor Who could ever grow beyond a cult phenomenon in the U.S. Now, the show's reception at SDCC was phenomenal, so that's a hopeful sign. (On the other hand, SDCC loved Serenity as well.) I promised at the end of …
Torchwood: Children of Earth "Day Five" Liveblog
The conclusion. 'Nuff said. Torchwood: Children of Earth DAY FIVE Liveblog
2MTL 51: Doctor Who's Third "Series One"
http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-51.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadI know some folks who are going to be unhappy about the BBC's plans to renumber Team Moffat's first year as "Series One" (per DWM #411). But I don't think that's just a marketing decision. It says something about what's going to happen in 2010….
Torchwood: Children of Earth "Day Four" Liveblog
Two more nights of that light-hearted romp, "Children of Earth"! Please join us for the liveblog — or, if you missed it, read on for the replay. Torchwood: Children of Earth DAY FOUR Liveblog
Torchwood: Children of Earth "Day Three" Liveblog
Last night's liveblog was… interesting. I think the assembled horde was as entertained by each other's company and "Day Two" as they were by my problems with my cable going out in mid-episode! Let's hope tonight's just a weeeee bit smoother! Torchwood: Children of Earth DAY THREE Liveblog