Tag Archives: Steven Moffat

2MTL 310: "The Name of the Doctor" Reviewed

http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-310.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAfter virtually blowing up my bathroom (read the instructions on compressed-gas sink plungers CAREFULLY) it took me a while to catch up and review the series finale. I try to answer the two questions that MUST be answered: how about that Clara resolution, and how about that Greatest Secret?

2MTL 268: Inspector Spacetime in Distress

http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-268.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadCommunity, the NBC sitcom beloved of Doctor Who fans for its "Inspector Spacetime" parody, has parted ways with its creator, Dan Harmon. Community's cult audience is up in arms. What if the same thing ever happened to Doctor Who?

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 260: And the Companion Played by Jenna-Louise Coleman Shall Be. . .

http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-260.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadEverybody welcome Jenna-Louise Coleman, who will play [PROPER NAME] when she [VERB, PRESENT TENSE] the Doctor at [PLACE] next season. As soon as her character's [NOUN] was announced, I knew her [GERUND] would be confidential among the [REDACTED] Doctor Who fans! But seriously, folks, what kind of companion is …

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2MTL 253: The Doctor's Timey-wimey Fake Death

http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-253.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadTime to get the Doctor off his high horse, right? The Oncoming Storm got a little too gusty? So it's time for him to make everyone in the universe think he's dead. From the dawn of time to the end of the world? Help me. My suspension of disbelief …

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2MTL 251: "The Doctor Dances" Two-minute Throwback

http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-251.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLet's just quickly zip past the fact that "The Doctor Dances" is one of the most excellent episodes ever, and talk about its REAL name and its true subversive impact on Doctor Who from 2005 on. Warning: While there isn't any actual "bad language" in this episode, there's a …

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2MTL 248: "The Empty Child" Two-minute Throwback

http://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-248.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWow, it's been a long time since I've done a Throwback Review. Let's remedy that with the debut of one Steven Moffat in an episode that evokes classic Who, the tropes of vintage 2005 RTD-era, and hints of the future Moffat era. (OK, this runs five minutes. But, in …

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