Doctor Who: Podshock

As you probably already know, in the US, we are currently in the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. It is a time when many stop and give thanks and express our appreciation for what we are grateful for in life.

Therefore, this posting is an opportunity to express my thanks to everyone that has listened to and supported Doctor Who: Podshock over the years. That in all likelihood means everyone reading this post.

Thank you.

Now in our fifth year in production, we could not have done it without you.

I thank Ken Deep and James Naughton who have been there since the very beginning, as we would not be where we are today without them. They volunteer their time and efforts on an ongoing basis to bring you the show you know and love.

Samantha ("Romana II") with the Sydney Opera House in the background wearing a Doctor Who: Podshock shirt.

Samantha ("Romana II") sporting a Doctor Who: Podshock shirt with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.

Cover art for Doctor Who: Podshock 171 reviewing The Waters of Mars special.

"It feels different this time."

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 169
Running Time: 1:44:39

The 5th Doctor's (Peter Davison) final story, The Caves of Androzani Reviewed, News (Waters of Mars, Dreamland, Gallifrey 21, Second Life, DVD), Feedback, and more.

Hosted by Ken Deep, James Naughton, and Louis Trapani, with Eric Escamilla ( @bullitt33 ).

Cover at for Doctor Who: Podshock 169 in which we review The Caves on Androzani (featured on the cover here is Sharaz Jek and the 5th Doctor)

Second Life Meet Up August 2009What better way to whet or rather 'wet' your appetite for Waters of Mars coming to BBC One on Sunday, November 15th by joining us for our seasonal meet up on Second Life the day before, Saturday the 14th of November.

You thought things were frightening on Friday the 13th, wait until Saturday the 14th when we all come together once again for a Gallifreyan Embassy / Doctor Who: Podshock virtual meet up! The following day you may be busy watching and re-watching the long awaited next Doctor Who special, Waters of Mars starring David Tennant, but you got nothing going on the day before, right? Now you do!

This Doctor Who: Podshock default cover art "TARDIS Trio" Style D was actually designed in the summer of 2009 reflecting some of the changes concerning our podcast as well as some anticipation of a logo change. It made its debut in the Gallifreyan Embassy Café Shop, August 2009

Pictured, top to bottom are co-hosts James Naughton, Louis Trapani, and Ken Deep. Police box courtesy of Tara Wheeler.

"Ah, you come to help me find the Zero Room. Welcome aboard."

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 168 EXTRA Edition
Running Time: 0:35:40

Picking up from our last episode with a 1985 flashback of Matthew Waterhouse (Adric) speaking about the 5th Doctor's first story, Castrovalva, plus a rare exclusive 1985 interview with then Doctor Who producer, John Nathan-Turner and more.

Hosted by Louis Trapani.

Cover art for Doctor Who: Podshock 168 (Extra Edition) featuring John Nathan-Turner from our 1985 interview as well as Matthew Waterhouse, also from 1985.

Cover art for Doctor Who: Podshock 167 in which we review Peter Davison's first story, Castrovalva.

"What can't be cured must be endured."

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 166
Running Time: 1:27:43

Flashback: Sarah Sutton, Dragon*Con Report with Billy Davis and Tara Wheeler, News with Eric Escamilla, Germany Report with Graeme Sheridan, Feedback, and more.

Hosted by Louis Trapani.

Cover art for Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 166 featuring Tara Wheeler with her TARDIS at Dragon*Con with special visitor Felicia Day. Picture inset of Sarah Sutton at a convention circa mid-1980s. 

Photographs courtesy of Tara Wheeler and Louis Trapani

Cover art for Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 165

"You may be a doctor. But I'm the Doctor. The definite article, you might say."

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 164
Running Time: 1:28:03

News and we review Robot, Tom Baker as the 4th Doctor first Doctor Who story.

Hosted by Louis Trapani, Ken Deep, and James Naughton with Joshua Lou Friedman.

Cover art for Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 164

Doctor Who: Podshock has been making convention appearances over the last four years which have drawn in crowds. These events give an opportunity for convention audiences to interact on a live recording of the show. Doctor Who: Podshock has appeared at conventions on both the west and east coast of the U.S. Most popular among them are the Gallifrey One conventions in Los Angeles, CA. 

A live show adds excitement to an event and brings in additional people that may not have otherwise gone. Plus, the event will gain added exposure since we promote our live appearances on episodes leading up to the event and the recorded live show at the event serves as an ongoing promo for annual or reoccurring events (i.e. Gallifrey One or I-CON). 

"I love humans. Always seeing patterns in things that aren't there."

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 162
Running Time: 1:17:09

Part 2 of our in-depth interview with Gary Russell, plus Jules Burt (Rise of the Cybermen & Age of Steel) returns to Doctor Who: Podshock with his newlywed wife, Wendy.

Hosted by Louis Trapani and Ken Deep.

Cover artwork for Doctor Who: Podshock featuring colour still from the animated Doctor Who: Dreamland directed by Gary Russell.

Dave Cooper (left) and James Naughton (right) with a mysterious blue police box at Whooverville 2009.