2MTL 114: Thinking Ahead to the Next Companion

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In which mi esposa makes a return appearance, and — nothing against Amy Pond! — makes known her preferences for the Doctor's future companions.

(So, um, this was my April Fool episode — her commentary's entirely in Spanish. But the English translation's in 2MTL #115….)

2MTL 113: Placing My Bets on Series 5's Reception

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Prognostication and pontification are the order of the day, as I try to make a prediction — based on the few scenes we've seen and all the clues so far — about the trajectory of Matt Smith's debut among the general public. With the obvious handicap of me not actually being part of the rank-and-file of the British general public, which means I am likely 100 percent wrong about Doctor Who's immediate future.

2MTL 112: Surveying the Sixth Doctor

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As a Johnny-come-lately to so many aspects of classic Doctor Who, I've come to really appreciate the Sixth Doctor. He was the most impractical, cartoonish one of the lot — on the surface…

Trevor and I reviewed the Big Finish Lost Stories, including my current fave Leviathan, on DWO WhoCast 168. Steven from Radio Free Skaro is slaving away on his classic series reviews, currently in the Sixth Doctor era, at The Chronic Hysteresis.

2MTL 111: Remembering Remembrance of the Daleks

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We interrupt my normal stream of thought to bring you this message: I have a deep and abiding love of "Remembrance of the Daleks."

PLUS: A message from THE Tony Gallichan about a signing event for THE Colin Baker at Waterstone's Lakeside in the U.K. Podcasters will be present, with a sample DVD from the Doctor Who Podcaster's Alliance (including some 2MTL contributions).

Other Podcasts I've Haunted Recently

It's been a while since I mentioned my appearances on other podcasts (some were planned, some not so much!), so here's a rundown.

  • DWO WhoCast: Trevor and I talked about the first three Colin Baker "Lost Stories" for Big Finish in episode 168 and dissected Steven Moffat again — or at least, his second DWM interview — in 169. Coming up in 175 I'll have some interviews recorded at Gallifrey 21, and then we'll see if Trev's had enough of me. (Have you heard that Tom guy? He's awesome.)
  • Radio Free Skaro: We'll not talk (much) about what it took to get there, but the Gallifrey 21 prequel confab of eight podcasters around a lobby table happened in episode 183 (you'll hear me for a nanosecond). RFS also recorded the podcasting panel, which is shared in 186 along with a bonus interview of the IDW comic's creative team Tony Lee and Matthew Dow Smith by Steven and me.
  • Doctor Who: Podshock: Tractor beams drew me across the Gallifrey 21 lobby to a table outside Champions commandeered by the Podshock crew. Thus, I found myself part of their "halftime show" reviewing Gally to that point: episode 185.

    2MTL 110: Big Finish, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Despite some massive challenges in the marketplace, Big Finish continues to expand the Doctor Who universe by playing to the medium's strengths and giving classic characters new life.

    Recommended listening: Blood of the Daleks, Leviathan, The Council of Nicaea.

    I talked to Big Finish exec Jason Haigh-Ellery at Hurricane Who in October.

    2MTL 108: Why I Dig "Chicks Dig Time Lords"

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    This'll be my last word on "Chicks Dig Time Lords" for a while, but I wanted to take two minutes to explain why I've paid so much attention to this great book and its contributors: it's personal.

    Past interviews include 2MTL 69 (Johanna Mead), 2MTL 72 (Tammy Garrison and Katy Shuttleworth), 2MTL 78 (Tara O'Shea), and 2MTL 105 (Lynne Thomas).

    2MTL 106: Gallifrey One Wrap-up with Shaun Lyon (TIME DILATION)

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    A tired but happy Shaun Lyon, program director and vice-chairman of the 2010 Gallifrey One convention, reflects on the con and plans for 2011…

    (The Two-minute Time Lord Podcast returns to actual two-minute episodes next time!)