Is Jodie Whittaker Leaving Doctor Who?
Jodie Whittaker has quit Doctor Who. Or has she? Who is in the running to replace the Thirteenth Doctor? Is there even a new name being considered? And is Chris Chibnall also leaving the show? We don't know, but there is plenty of press speculation to discuss. Also: comedian John Bishop is cast as the show's new male companion, the Dark Dimension receives an audio adaptation, and we remember M...
34m Jan 04, 2021
34m
Time War: Doctor Who Series 1 Revisited
Following our previous podcast on how the Time War brings a whole new dimension to Rose, we apply the same thinking across the whole of Doctor Who Series 1. This time, Christian Cawley joins Brian Terranova and James McLean as they consider the impact of the events of the "previous season" (based on an idea that there is a Time War series that concludes with The Day of the Doctor) on the Ninth...
1hr 14m Jan 03, 2021
1hr 14m
How the Time War and Day of the Doctor Changed Rose
Doctor Who returned in 2005 with Rose. It was the first episode of the show since 1996... but in the show's continuity, The Day of the Doctor introduces new, unseen continuity to Rose. Indeed, Rose likely happens right as the regenerating War Doctor leaves the National Gallery. This podcast takes a look at The Day of the Doctor as a finale to Big Finish's Time War stories. How does this redeve...
1hr 4m Dec 26, 2020
1hr 4m
Are Dalek Redesigns Really Necessary - And Which Is Best?
Doctor Who podcast looks at the new Dalek design in Revolution of the Daleks.
42m Dec 20, 2020
42m
Looking Forward to Revolution of the Daleks
We preview Revolution of the Daleks and consider how its expected changes might affect Doctor Who.
36m Dec 13, 2020
36m
The Best Worst Doctor Who Stories
We look at the best "worst" Doctor Who episodes.
38m Sep 27, 2020
38m
Twitter Watchalongs, Lockdown Entertainment, and Doctor Who Obituaries
We're back with another podcast, taking a look at the recent developments in the Doctor Who fan community during lockdown. Join your hosts Christian Cawley, James McLean, and Brian Terranova as they look at tweetalongs and other ways Doctor Who fans can deal with enforced downtime. Shownotes The Stolen Earth/Journey's End tweetalong with RTD details (https://twitter.com/Emily_Rosina/status/1250...
56m Apr 18, 2020
56m
Doctor Who Commentary: Castrovalva
Join us as we look back on the opening episode of the Fifth Doctor's era, as Peter Davison makes his first full appearance as Doctor Who. James McLean and Brian Terranova are your hosts - why not get your DVD or streaming service ready and watch along with them?
1hr 45m Mar 23, 2020
1hr 45m
Is The Timeless Children the End of Doctor Who - or a New Beginning?
Doctor Who Series 12 has finished - but what did we make of The Timeless Children? Despite leaks and spoilers aplenty, it managed to surprise. But does it offer a brand new direction for Doctor Who beyond the hodge-podge of ideas? Christian Cawley and James McLean work it out.
1hr Mar 02, 2020
1hr
Doctor Who Reviewed: Ascension of the Cybermen
Wow. That was a cliffhanger, wasn't it? In terms of Series 12, it is certainly where everything changes - but before we get to The Timeless Children, we need to talk about Ascension of the Cybermen. Christian Cawley, Brian Terranova, and James McLean have put their heads together and produced what can only be described as a very low-tech Cyberium. Did we love Ascension of the Cybermen or hate i...
59m Feb 26, 2020
59m
Doctor Who Review: The Haunting of Villa Diodati
Doctor Who rumbles towards the end of Series 12 with this "base under siege" type episode - but this time, it seems the base itself, Villa Diodati on the bank of Lake Geneva, is the enemy! Hear James McLean and Brian Terranova's thoughts, feelings, and reactions to The Haunting of Villa Diodati, and the Doctor's encounter with the future Mary Shelley, along with Lord Byron, Percy Shelley, and M...
1hr 12m Feb 18, 2020
1hr 12m
Can You Hear Me, Doctor Who? Sort the Ratings Out BBC!
Christian Cawley, James McLean, and Brian Terranova reconvene for another in-depth chat about the latest episode of Doctor Who. Can You Hear Me? is an episode featuring a mix of time travel, classic-style villains, and a message of the week. Is the topical aspect of the show too heavy handed, as many have suggested? Or is there more to that approach? Hopefully we're some way to scratching at th...
54m Feb 11, 2020
54m
Doctor Who Review: Dis-Praxeus
This week's Doctor Who episode is Praxeus, in which the show takes another Lettsian view of man's relationship with the planet Earth. But was the message too heavy handed, or did it work as part of the plot? Christian Cawley and Brian Terranova discuss this point and many others on this week's podcast. PLUS: Nicholas Parsons and Rotten Tomatoes. Shownotes Facebook threat on Praxeus (https://www...
43m Feb 05, 2020
43m
Doctor Who Reviewed: Fugitive of the Judoon - Game Changer!
What? What?! WHAT?! So we're midway through Doctor Who Series 12 and we've just been given a curveball the like of which has never been seen in the show. Judoon, the return of Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman), a buried TARDIS, a fugitive hiding on earth, a new incarnation of the Doctor... and more mystery about Gallifrey.  Standard episodes just don't do that, do they? But who was watchin...
1hr 7m Jan 28, 2020
1hr 7m
Doctor Who: Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror Reviewed
What did you think of Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror? Hold that thought, then ask yourself the more important question: what did *we* think of Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror? Doctor Who Series 12 has been a mixed bag so far, but was Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror the fizzy cola bottle or the unfizzy cola bottle? It's the PodKast with a K, in which forty-something male, pale, and stale anoraks c...
59m Jan 20, 2020
59m
Doctor Who: Orphan 55 Reviewed (and Recovery)
Orphan 55 is arguably the most divisive Doctor Who episode since 2005 - if not longer. But was it really all that bad? Is there something of value to take from the episode that split fandom and demonstrated makeup that would look amateurish on a 1990s CBBC production of A Midsomer Night's Dream? Brian A. Terranova and James McLean are on hand to find out.
58m Jan 15, 2020
58m
Doctor Who Spyfall Part 2 Reviewed
Hot on the heels of part one, part 2 of the Doctor Who Series 12 opener, Spyfall, has just aired in the show's usual Sunday evening slot. This week, Christian Cawley, Brian A Terranova, and James McLean discuss the story in-depth, along with a surprising realisation. PLUS: why was the sound quality so bad in portions of the last podKast? Christian explains all...
59m Jan 06, 2020
59m
Doctor Who: Spyfall Part 1 Reviewed
Doctor Who is back with a bang and a twist with Skyfall, the first episode of a two part story kicking off Series 12. Christian Cawley and Gareth Kavanagh mull it over, with a bit of help from... you!
22m Jan 04, 2020
22m
Doctor Who Commentary Special: Feast of Steven CGI Remakes
The first Doctor Who episode to air on Christmas Day was back in 1965, smack bang in the middle of The Daleks' Master Plan. A curio that most fans haven't seen, the episode exists only as an audio adventure from off air tapes. Or does it? Aside from a Peter Purves/Jean Marsh two-hander, alongside the original novelisation, various fan-made productions have been mounted. From telesnap archives t...
29m Dec 25, 2019
29m
The Runaway Bride Christmas Doctor Who Commentary
Time travel back to 2006 with Christian Cawley and Brian Terranova as we talk all the way through The Runaway Bride, starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate. Merry Christmas, and a happy 2020 from all of us.
1hr 1m Dec 14, 2019
1hr 1m
TV, Books, Games, Comics, Movies: Is There Just Too Much Stuff?
We've got a problem. With a new Doctor Who series on the horizon, how can we manage to fit it in? With books, games, comics, magazines, radio shows, movies - even podcasts - where does TV sit? Should specific shows be prioritised? If so, is Doctor Who really a show to watch before, say, The Mandalorian, or The Man in the High Castle, or even I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here? James McLean and ...
40m Dec 07, 2019
40m
Doctor Who Series 12 Trailer and 56th Anniversary Chat
The podcast team reunites at last to talk about the Doctor Who Series 12 trailer and the 56th anniversary.
55m Nov 29, 2019
55m
PropKast: How Four Doctor Who Fans Built a Sonic Screwdriver Replica
Doctor Who fans built their own Aztec sonic screwdrivers clones - here's how they did it.
39m Oct 28, 2019
39m
Christopher Eccleston Talks 50th Anniversary, Exit, and Love for Fans
Comic cons, book launches, interviews in Radio Times - former Doctor Who Christopher Eccleston is everywhere right now, opening up and talking honestly for the first time ever. So it should come as no surprise that this brand new Kasterborous PodKast is almost entirely about him. Oh, and Brian A. Terranova - he's back as well... Shownotes Christopher Eccleston's thoughts on the Doctor Who 50th ...
36m Oct 08, 2019
36m
Early Memories and Doctor Who: The Iron Legion
Remember The Iron Legion? Or are your early memories of Doctor Who somewhat different? In this week's Kasterborous Doctor Who podcast, Christian and Gareth look back through the space-time visualizer at their earliest memories of classic Doctor Who.
24m Oct 03, 2019
24m
Remembering Terrance Dicks: Audiences, Cons, and Targets
The summer is over and we're back! Gareth Kavanagh and Christian Cawley recall the great Terrance Dicks who sadly died on August 29th, 2019, aged 84. Considering his various Doctor Who highs and lows, we also recall our own encounters with the Great Oak of Doctor Who. Shownotes The Making of Doctor Who (https://amzn.to/2mzHZ0o) The Horror of Fang Rock (https://amzn.to/2maaykW) The Target Storyb...
37m Sep 23, 2019
37m
Unmade Doctor Who Movies PLUS: MCU-style Cinematic Future?
We take a look at the Doctor Who movies that were never made, including Doctor Who Meets Scratchman and Doctor Who and the Krikkitmen.
39m Jul 21, 2019
39m
Looking Back at Torchwood: Children of Earth (Plus: Pertwee Centenary)
Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss the 10th anniversary of Torchwood: Children of Earth, a brief chat about the Third Doctor following 100 years since Jon Pertwee's birth, and there's news of our brand new Classic Era Sonic Screwdriver Ebook! Torchwood: Children of Earth (Blu-ray) (https://amzn.to/2lafXbe) April Walker Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Walker) Classic e...
42m Jul 13, 2019
42m
Doctor Who Virtual Reality & Captain Jack/Sixth Doctor Crossover
There's not a lot of Doctor Who news around at the moment, but what is going on is pretty interesting. To highlight the gems, Christian Cawley and James McLean got together to record a new podcast! So, if you want to know about the new Doctor Who virtual reality adventure, or the Captain Jack/Sixth Doctor crossover, or even find out about the recreation of Mission to the Unknown, hit play!
31m May 04, 2019
31m
Doctor Who Multimedia Crossovers: Star Trek and Beyond
Remember the time the Doctor met the crew of Star Trek's Enterprise? Does Doctor Who occur in the same universe as Blake's 7? What about Marvel UK's soon-to-be resurrected Death's Head, and his contract on the Doctor? Join Christian Cawley, Gareth Kavanagh, and James McLean as they navigate the wondrous worlds of Doctor Who crossovers, imagined and real!
49m Apr 29, 2019
49m
Eric Saward Appreciation PodKast
Incredibly, in over 350 podcasts, we haven't spent any time talking in depth about former Doctor Who script editor Eric Saward. Well, it's time to make amends! Gareth Kavanagh is back with Christian Cawley and James McLean to discuss the 1982-1986 era of Doctor Who. Listen out for mention of a Saward-penned graphic novel currently in production focusing on Saward's Resurrection of the Daleks a...
54m Apr 01, 2019
54m
Brian Terranova Talks RTD Era Sonic Screwdrivers!
In a special one-off return for a chat podcast, Doctor Who cosplayer Brian A. Terranova tells Christian Cawley about the research into his remarkable history of the RTD era sonic screwdriver, available to download as a free PDF (http://beyondkasterborous.com/index.php/2019/03/02/rtd-era-sonic-screwdriver-history-free-ebook/) . We can't possibly discuss everything about the PDF in this little b...
39m Mar 08, 2019
39m
Doctor Who Kommentary: The Keeper of Traken
The Melkur has arrived, and Christian Cawley and James McLean are literally caught by the honey on display in The Keeper of Traken. There's the cast, the set, the costumes, the return of the Master, the Shakespearean undercurrent. It's lovely, isn't it? This week's podKast with a K is a commentary of The Keeper of Traken. We'd like you to join in, watching along with us. Get your DVDs/stream...
1hr 42m Feb 21, 2019
1hr 42m
The Ultimate Doctor Who Series 11 Review!
Welcome to the first of our new monthly podcast schedule, in which we look at Doctor Who Series 11 in depth. Did it work? Was it great? Did Jodie deliver the goods, and did Resolution feel a bit pointless (if enjoyable)? There's a lot to talk about: click play to hear Christian Cawley, James Baldock, and Simon Danes try to come to some sort of concensus.
1hr 22m Jan 24, 2019
1hr 22m
Daleks Return in Resolution: Doctor Who Reviewed
Happy New Year, Kasterborites! It's time to take apart Resolution, the latest episode of Doctor Who and probably it's only showing in 2019. Join Christian Cawley, Gareth Kavanagh and James McLean as they mull over the episode, highlight their highs and lows, and ask: was Resolution an unwelcome crown to a series that had already ended strongly...?
56m Jan 08, 2019
56m
Graeme Harper Talks Directing Doctor Who and Coronation Street
Back in September 2018, Christian Cawley and James McLean attended the VworpCon, and took the opportunity to chat with perennially popular Doctor Who director Graeme Harper! Harper discusses some of the highlights of his career, and shares how directing has changed over the past 35 years. Merry Christmas!
36m Dec 24, 2018
36m
Doctor Who Series 12 News PLUS: Series 11 Finale Reviewed
Christian Cawley, James McLean, and Gareth Kavanagh are back again with another Doctor Who podKast with a K. This week, we address the news from the BBC that Doctor Who Series 12 will not air until 2020. There's also some chat about how the 2005 series was almost a 6 parter, and a review of the Series 11 finale, The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos. Shownotes Doctor Who Series 12 airs in 2020 (ht...
46m Dec 10, 2018
46m
We Review Doctor Who: It Takes You Away (The One with the Frog)
Yes, it had a talking frog, and no, we didn't hate it. Well, not totally. But what could have got on the nerves of a particular member of the podKast team? Could it be the Graham Williams era feel of the conclusion? Or the despicable act of the girl's father? Or is it Sharon D Clarke's Sheffield "accent"? Go on, have a guess!
46m Dec 04, 2018
46m
The Witchfinders Doctor Who Series 11 Reviewed
How is Doctor Who Series 11 looking to you? It's not perfect, but we're pretty sure The Witchfinders could be the most memorable episode yet, if only for Alan Cumming's audaciously fruity turn as King James I. Christian Cawley, Gareth Kavanagh and James McLean takes turns at the dunking stool to find out who will be burned at the steak for heresy...
1hr 8m Nov 26, 2018
1hr 8m
Kerblam! — Doctor Who series 11 episode review
What did you think of Kerblam!, the 7th episode of Doctor Who Series 11? Too preachy? Surprised by the victorious terrorist? Disappointed that the Doctor supported the status quo of a corporation? Christian Cawley and James McLean have a look at the positives and negatives of this popular new Doctor Who adventure.
1hr 1m Nov 20, 2018
1hr 1m
Demons of the Punjab — Doctor Who review
Has Doctor Who Series 11 finally hit its stride? Is Bradley Walsh the secret glue to the show? Have we just been waiting for Chris Chibnall to hand over the writing to others? Join Christian Cawley, James McLean and Gareth Kavanagh to find out more as they get down to the nitty-gritty of Demons of the Punjab! PLUS: Some chat about AI figures since 2005...
1hr 12m Nov 12, 2018
1hr 12m
Doctor Who Series 11: Arachnids and Tsuranga Reviewed
Fancy some Arachnids in the UK talk? Want to recall the Pting in The Tsuranga Conundrum? You've come to the right place as Christian Cawley and James McLean revisit the past two episodes of Doctor Who Series 11 and. There's even time to consider the state of the show at this halfway stage of the run.
1hr 19m Nov 05, 2018
1hr 19m
Philip Martin and Stephen Gallagher Discuss Writing Classic Doctor Who
Recorded at the VworpCon event on September 9th, classic Doctor Who scriptwriters Philip Martin (Vengeance on Varos, Mindwarp) and Stephen Gallagher (Warrior's Gate, Terminus) chat with Christian Cawley and James McLean about writing their episodes and novelizations.
37m Nov 02, 2018
37m
Doctor Who review: Rosa
Was Rosa a suitable topic for Doctor Who? Was the era handled well? Do 7 year olds need to know about segregation in the USA 70 years ago? These are all tricky topics to discuss, but middle aged white men Christian Cawley and James McLean give it their best shot in this week's Doctor Who podcast. Don't forget to let us know what you think!
50m Oct 22, 2018
50m
Doctor Who Reviewed: The Ghost Monument
Christian Cawley and James McLean are fresh from a viewing of The Ghost Monument, the second episode of Doctor Who Series 11. How did they take to the TARDIS? Is Yaz ever going to do anything? And just how popular is Bradley Walsh? Shownotes: New TARDIS behind the scenes video with Arwel Jones (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKcrvPQWZAU) Lovarzi's Doctor Who Scarf collection (https://www.l...
1hr 3m Oct 15, 2018
1hr 3m
Doctor Who: The Woman Who Fell To Earth Reviewed
What did you think of the return of Doctor Who? Did Jodie Whittaker press your timey-wimey buttons? Missed the TARDIS? Or were you enraged by the poor Yorkshire accent of one of the supporting cast? Perhaps the theme tune ticked you off… or the odd roll call of future guest stars. Either way, your thoughts are mirrored by at least one of our podcast team this week. Click play to hear what Chr...
45m Oct 08, 2018
45m
Doctor Who Series 11 Preview: Spoilers Don't Really Hurt
Christian Cawley and James Baldock look forward to Doctor Who Series 11, and wonder if spoilers are really all that bad. Listen out for some thoughts about the BBC news website's opinion of Peter Capaldi, and just what was going on in Steven Moffat's head when he invented the Dalek Parliament? Head to our website for the shownotes (https://audioboom.com/posts/7033429-doctor-who-series-11-previ...
46m Oct 04, 2018
46m
Doctor Who Memoirs, Interviews, and Badgers
We're back with a chat about the current Doctor Who news, covering Christopher Eccleson's memoir, Chris Chibnall's recent SFX interview, and the release of the title of Doctor Who Series 11 Episode 2... Your host this week is Christian Cawley, accompanied by James Baldock, and Simon Danes.
54m Sep 20, 2018
54m
Live at VworpCon: Boxsets, Sundays, and Speed Viewing Doctor Who
We're pleased to present to you our very first Doctor Who podcast with a live audience! Prepare yourselves for audience-interactive discussions about Doctor Who's move to a Sunday, whether the Season 19 Blu-ray boxset is more intriguing than the Season 12 boxset, a chat about Doctor Who video games, and even 1.5 speed commentary of Pyramid of Mars part 3. There has never been a podcast like it!
53m Sep 12, 2018
53m
When Is Doctor Who Series 11 Airing on TV?
The date has been named for Doctor Who's return to TV: but are we happy about the show moving to Sundays? Christian Cawley, James Baldock, and Simon Danes discuss the recent news, and the potential ramifications of Doctor Who's return on October 7th. Shownotes Doctor Who Series 11 airdate confirmed (http://thedoctorwhocompanion.com/2018/09/05/doctor-who-series-11-air-date-and-first-episode-ti...
51m Sep 06, 2018
51m