http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-335.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMirroring Doctor Who's enormous popularity, the Doctor himself has become a bigger and bigger deal in his own fictional universe, and the axis around which most of his stories have rotated in recent years. Is it time to dial things back? Maybe even go back to the old, formulaic …
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2MTL 265: The Steven Moffat Evaluation (Time Dilation)
http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-265.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMay 2008 (not 2009, ignore your host during the podcast): Steven Moffat prepares to take the reins of Doctor Who in one of the most anticipated showrunner transitions ever. January 2010: Matt Smith kisses his knees, spits out cinders, and shouts, "Geronimo!" April 2012: A massive Time Dilation episode …
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2MTL 197: Where'd the Human Heroes Go?
http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-197.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAs a parting shot in 2MTL 196, I mentioned that I thought the message of the first four seasons of new Doctor Who, Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures was that "it's the actions of everyday humans like you and me that make the difference in overcoming adversity." Some …
2MTL 187: CRISIS AT THE NTAs EVERYBODY PANIC not really
http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-187.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadRecrimination! Rage! Retweeting! We're looking at the (non-)controversy over Doctor Who's losses at the National Television Awards yesterday, and the ritual assignations of blame. Everything's fine, folks. Really.
2MTL 180: Trying to Be Cricket About Doctor Who's Changes
http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-180.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOn the eve of Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol, Paul Cornell's treatise on cricket prompts me to finally come to terms with Series 5.
2MTL 175: "My" Doctor Is Not a "Bloke"
http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-175.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn which the second extra scene in the Series 5 box set, in which Amy grills the Doctor about his past companions, rings a touch false to your humble correspondent.
2MTL 174: The Series 5 Box Set Reviewed
http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-174.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadDespite a few areas where a little extra effort would have gone a long way, Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series is a worthy addition to your shelf-ful of Blu-rays and DVDs. Here's a review of the upcoming release (November 8 in the U.K., November 9 in North America). …
"The Beast Below" Commentary on Radio Free Skaro 215
I borrowed Warren's chair for Radio Free Skaro's commentary of Series 5 Episode 2, "The Beast Below," available now!
2MTL 157: Mickey and Rory
http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-157.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadTwo minutes of the old compare-and-contrast game: just how similar are these two "companion's boyfriend" characters?
2MTL 152: Summary Judgment on Series 5
http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-152.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJust a few weeks later, it's time to briefly take stock of Series 5's shortcomings and strengths. Spoiler: I can't wait for Series 6. Plus! A message from the Tin Dog and the DWPA about Whooverville 2.