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...?
57m Jan 08, 2019
57m
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 2m Nov 20, 2018
1hr 2m
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 4m Oct 15, 2018
1hr 4m
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
VworpCon Doctor Who Convention Preview with Gareth Kavanagh
On September 9th 2018 at the Manchester Printworks, the VworpCon Doctor Who convention features guests such as Paul McGann, Peter Davison, Katy Manning, Sophie Aldred, and many more. And the podKast with a K will be there, with a live show at 11am, and recording other material throughout the day. On this week's show, Gareth Kavanagh, part of the organizing team for the event, joins Christian ...
45m Aug 31, 2018
45m
Doctor Who Series 11 Wraps, Chibnall Blocks Spoilers PLUS: We're at VworpCon!
Doctor Who Series 11 has finished shooting, and Chris Chibnall has a refreshing take on spoilers. Yes, it's the podKast with a K, and while all that important TV show-related stuff is important, there's something equally pressing to discuss: VworpCon. Taking place on September 9th, the star-studded Manchester event will feature the core podKast teaming of Christian Cawley and James McLean podca...
36m Aug 23, 2018
36m
Doctor Who Infinity with Tiny Rebel Games
A brand new Doctor Who video game is out today, and to celebrate, Susan and Lee Cummings of Tiny Rebel Games, and writers George Mann, Scott Handcock, and Gary Russell join Christian Cawley and James McLean to discuss how it came about, some of the process, and how it differs from the previous title, Doctor Who Legacy. Buy Doctor Who Infinity on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/725370...
55m Aug 08, 2018
55m
What Does a Female Doctor Mean for Doctor Who?
Modern young people running the DWM Time Team, a female Doctor, a new showrunner, with some very different ideas to his predecessor... just what is going on? Why are these things happening? Well, of course, it's the next iteration of Doctor Who! But what does having a female Doctor really mean for the show's future? After all, it's not up to us, or the BBC, or Chris Chibnall, or even the Docto...
30m Aug 03, 2018
30m
The Doctor Who Series 11 SDCC Trailer Is Here! But What Did We Think?
Doctor Who is hitting the panels at #SanDiegoComicCon (aka #SDCC) this weekend, and fresh from absorbing the new trailers and promo images, Christian Cawley and James McLean give you their thoughts about this latest look at Doctor Who Series 11. PLUS: Does the Sonic Screwdriver look even more like a sex toy or not?
34m Jul 20, 2018
34m
Doctor Who News: Twitch, Jodie Whittaker at SDCC, Season 12 on Blu-ray
Christian Cawley, James Baldock, and Simon Danes bring you their thoughts about the latest Doctor Who news, including thoughts about the Doctor Who Season 12 Blu-ray, Jodie Whittaker's forthcoming San Diego Comic Con appearances, and Simon's memories of Bedford Who Charity Con 3. Oh, and there's some Doctor Who on Twitch chat, not to mention a few words about a recent Star Wars casting announc...
43m Jul 16, 2018
43m
Jodie Whittaker Doctor Who Scene Leaked, New Composer Announced!
Following the leaking of a scene from #DoctorWho Series 11 and news of a new composer, Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss: what's the best scene in A Bit of Fry & Laurie season 1, episode 2…? Plus some #sdcc annoyances. Shownotes San Diego Comic Con (https://www.comic-con.org) New Doctor Who composer is Segun Akinola (http://thedoctorwhocompanion.com/2018/06/27/doctor-who-series-11-t...
36m Jul 01, 2018
36m
Why You Should Be Watching Doctor Who on Twitch.tv
An incredible new phenomenon within the world of Doctor Who has occurred. Fans around the planet are watching the show online via free streaming service Twitch.tv. Known more widely as a platform for esports streaming, the Amazon-owned service, more colloquially known simply as Twitch, is streaming Doctor Who's first 26 years, from 100,000 BC to episode 4 of Survival. Fans can simply visit the ...
51m Jun 06, 2018
51m
Doctor Who Illustrator Anthony Dry Discusses Target Books and More
How does a Doctor Who illustrator get spotted and end up working on DVDs, murals, magazine features, and book covers? To find out, Christian Cawley chatted to Anthony Dry, and recapped the artist's career since 2005, from his start on Kasterborous.com with Christian, right up to date with the recent Target book signing at Forbidden Planet's London Megastore with Russell T Davies and Steven Moff...
56m May 26, 2018
56m
What Is Wrong with Modern Dalek Stories?
As an adjunct to our recent look at the best Dalek stories of each era of Doctor Who, Gareth Kavanagh joins us to look at the candidates, and discuss some of his favorite Dalek adventures, and move the conversation towards the most recent. What went wrong with The Magician's Apprentice/The Witch's Familiar? Listen out also for definitive decisions from James and Christian on their all-time fa...
20m May 14, 2018
20m
RTD Responds to Eccleston Doctor Who Departure Recollections
This week's podcast looks at recent #DoctorWho news, including the sale of a William Hartnell script, the audio reunion of Torchwood, new location shoots in Sheffield, and Russell T Davies' reaction to Christopher Eccleston's recent comments concerning his departure from Doctor Who in 2005. PLUS a look at the controversy surrounding the new DWM Time Team... With James Baldock and Christian Caw...
58m May 06, 2018
58m
What Are Your Favourite Multi-Doctor Stories?
Presenting stories with multiple incarnations of #DoctorWho is always a treat... but it sometimes doesn't quite work out. Christian Cawley and James McLean put their heads together to work out just which of these stories is the best. Is it the one you're expecting, or do they have a surprise for you?  Featuring discussion of: The Three Doctors; The Five Doctors; The Two Doctors; Dimensions in...
1hr 13m Apr 28, 2018
1hr 13m
Is Doctor Who for Adults, Really?
It's that age old question: is it for kids, or is Doctor Who for adults, too? Peter Capaldi, Russell T Davies, Star Wars: The Last Jedi; we're covering everything in this week's news-centric Doctor Who podcast with a K. Should you be concerned about the "William Hartnell script" that is coming up for auction? Is Doctor Who really a children's show after all? Is Russell T Davies happy with the ...
1hr 2m Apr 19, 2018
1hr 2m
What Is the Best Dalek Story in Doctor Who?
We've had years of debate over who is the best Doctor, or what is the best adventure... but what about the real stars of Doctor Who? It's about time we discussed the true importance of the Daleks, and their adventures. Which Dalek story is the greatest? Christian Cawley and James McLean consider... but will they end up dressed as Robomen by the end? Probably not, but with 25 true "Dalek storie...
1hr 27m Apr 15, 2018
1hr 27m
What if Doctor Who Magazine Published a Jeremy Corbyn Special...?
Just imagine. Perhaps out of admiration for the Dear Leader, or in some bizarre timeline, The Absolute Boy has been cast as the Doctor himself. That's the background for this special podkast with a K, in which Christian Cawley and a recently woke* Gareth Kavanagh discuss how a Corbyn-centric edition of Doctor Who Magazine might read. Who might be Corbyn's favorite Doctor? Wouldn't he feel more...
19m Mar 31, 2018
19m
Tiny Rebel Games Tease Doctor Who Infinity!
With details of the forthcoming Doctor Who Infinity videogame Tiny Rebel Games' Susan and Lee Cummings join Christian Cawley to discuss gameplay, voice work from Michelle Gomez, Ingrid Oliver, and Bella Ramsey, and the difference between this new game and its predecessor, Doctor Who Legacy...
26m Mar 29, 2018
26m
Doctor Who Series 11 Casting and Eccleston's Blacklist
We're covering recent Doctor Who Series 11 casting news in this week's show, with Christian Cawley, James Baldock, and Simon Danes. There's even time to look at some of the location shoots, Christopher Eccleston's recent "blacklisting" revelation, VworpCon, the new Target novelisation covers, and even the passing of Ken Dodd...
53m Mar 18, 2018
53m
Which Doctors Would You Swap Between Stories and Eras?
It's a simple premise: would the Tenth Doctor work in the Fourth Doctor's stories? Or vice versa? Could you reasonably swap the Third and First Doctors over? And just who could stand in for the Fifth? Working it out (and perhaps wishing they hadn't started the conversation in the first place) are Christian Cawley and Gareth Kavanagh… Shownotes Day of the Daleks' Aubrey Woods in Willy Wonka a...
38m Mar 11, 2018
38m
What Do You Think of the New Doctor Who Logo?
We've had the new showrunner, the new Doctor, and shots of the new TARDIS. So it was about time Doctor Who fans got a flavour of the new logo! But what do you think of it? Tell you what they think in this week's podKast with a K are Christian Cawley and James Baldock, who also manage to cover some recent Doctor Who news and go off at some entertaining tangents.
54m Feb 21, 2018
54m
Doctor Who Guest Stars Die: Bewes, Wyngarde & Wilkin
It hasn't been a great couple of months for fans of British showbusiness, with notable passings: Rodney Bewes, Peter Wyngarde, and Jeremy Wilkin. Unsurprisingly, all three have appeared in Doctor Who, so Christian Cawley and James McLean recently got together to recall their episodes, and their wider work beyond the show.
29m Feb 08, 2018
29m
Who Is Your Favorite Doctor Who Convention Guest?
The fun continues in this week's podKast with a K as Christian Cawley, James Baldock, and Simon Danes discuss their Doctor Who favourite convention guests of all time. What makes a great convention guest? Click play to find out! Shownotes: Doctor Who Ad Break of Death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWLSTvwfx5c) Bedford Who Charity Con 4 (http://bedfordwhocharitycon.co.uk/) John Levene at ...
46m Jan 30, 2018
46m
Shada, Finally Unfinished Doctor Who Classic?
To celebrate the release of the famous "incomplete" #DoctorWho classic Shada, Christian Cawley, James Baldock and Simon Danes take a look at the new version, and compare it with its predecessors... ...and ask the question: is Shada actually any good? And was Douglas Adams really "all that"? We also touch upon the 1992 version, the 2003 version from Big Finish and BBCi, as well as the Gareth Ro...
49m Jan 23, 2018
49m
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time Reviewed
You asked for it, so here it is: James McLean and Gareth Kavanagh discuss the various events of the 2017 #DoctorWho Christmas special, Twice Upon a Time, in which the Twelfth Doctor breathes his last. Was there too much David Bradley? Not enough Jodie Whittaker? Couldn't Gatiss' character have been someone else entirely, for the sake of creating a bigger universe? And did she really have to co...
1hr 33m Jan 05, 2018
1hr 33m
Doctor Who - Twice Upon a Time Preview
The end of a #DoctorWho era is nigh. Twice Upon a Time airs in just a few days time, on #ChristmasDay, so we've got together to chat about the coming episode, and its guest stars. So, grab a comforting drink and kickback with this week's podKast with a K and join Christian Cawley, James McClean, James Baldock and Simon Danes chatting about Twice Upon a Time, seeing it in a preview screening, a...
53m Dec 21, 2017
53m
293: Christmas Doctor Who, Brexit, Barrowman, and Keith Barron
The Doctor Who Christmas special is coming, so this week's podKast largely... um, ignores it, really, in favour of discussing general series news. So, tune in for Steven Moffat's thoughts about Brexit voters, what John Barrowman thinks of Jodie Whittaker, and notices on the sad passing of actors Scott Fredericks, and Keith Barron. Christian Cawley and James McLean are your hosts.
53m Dec 09, 2017
53m
ReactionKast: Twice Upon a Time Children in Need Clip
You've seen the trailer, now find out what we thought of it. Doctor Who returns in a few weeks time for the final episode of the Steven Moffat era; it's also Peter Capaldi's last appearance as the Twelfth Doctor. So surely Twice Upon a Time should be getting us excited? Find out how we feel, what we would like to see, and how all of this could quite easily feel like a whole different show in 1...
25m Nov 21, 2017
25m
291: Jodie Whittaker's Doctor Who Costume & Problems at DWM
Two new eras in one: Jodie Whittaker's Doctor Who look is revealed, and the new PodKast with a K team gets together for the first time! First, Christian Cawley and James McLean break down the Doctor's new look, and are then joined by Simon Danes and James Baldock to chew the fat over recent events in the world of Doctor Who... It's a great chat, and we can't wait for you to hear it! Shownotes...
1hr 3m Nov 11, 2017
1hr 3m
290: Doctor Who Series 11 Episode Length, and Bedford Who Charity Con
This week, Christian Cawley chats with Simon Danes, the powerhouse behind the Bedford Who Charity Con, who will be chatting about running conventions. Oh, and plenty of chat about some of the early #DoctorWho Series 11 rumours, particularly with regard to episode and season length. Shownotes http://bedfordwhocharitycon.co.uk - Bedford Who Charity Conhttps://bedford.foodbank.org.uk - Bedford F...
48m Nov 08, 2017
48m
ReaktionKast: Bradley Walsh, Doctor Who's Shorter Run Confirmed
Big news this week in the world of #DoctorWho, where Bradley Walsh was finally confirmed as part of the regular cast of Chris Chibnall's reimagined show. PLUS: Lego Dimensions ends, which means there's now no active Doctor Who video game beyond Doctor Who: Legacy. Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss.
36m Oct 27, 2017
36m
288: Shada, Trevor Martin, and Clayton Hickman's Red Bubble
Excited by Shada's imminent DVD release? Thrilled by the idea of 60 minute episodes of Doctor Who Series 11? Got coin burning a hole in your pocket and need somewhere selling unusual Doctor Who-inspired merchandise? You've come to the right place. Christian Cawley and guest James Baldock even manage to squeeze in some discussion about the sad passing of stage Doctor Trevor Martin! http://amzn...
43m Oct 20, 2017
43m
Terranova Moves On: 10 Years of PodKasting with a K
PodKast with a K co-founder Brian Terranova has decided to step down from the BeyondKasterborous team. This week, Christian Cawley remembers some of the high points of his pan-Atlantic collaboration with Brian, covering their work together on Kasterborous.com, the Time Leech comic strip, and of course, the PodKast with a K. Listen out for some clips from the first few podKasts back in 2007. Sh...
15m Oct 02, 2017
15m
286: Has Bradley Walsh Been Cast as a Doctor Who Companion?
One week on, and we still can't quite believe it. Has Bradley Walsh really been cast as a companion on #DoctorWho Series 11? Is the production in some sort of bizarre existential crisis? Or is it a sort of modern day take on John-Nathan Turner-esque stunt casting? Christian Cawley and James McLean chew the fat, and perhaps even come to a conclusion (which would be a first)...
34m Aug 31, 2017
34m
ReaktionKast: Peter Davison Quits Twitter, Deborah Watling Dies
Well that was perhaps the worst week in #DoctorWho since 1989. Reaction against the Jodie Whittaker casting tritely denounced as "sexism"; Peter Davison dragged into a Twitter firestorm by former Labour leader Ed Miliband (who has so far refused to apologise) leading to the former Doctor Who star quitting the social network; character actor and playwright Trevor Baxter dies; former Doctor Who c...
29m Jul 26, 2017
29m
ReaktionKast: What You Think About Jodie Whittaker as Doctor Who #13
Christian Cawley and James McLean are back again with a fresh look at the Jodie Whittaker news, taking a look at YOUR thoughts about the controversial Doctor Who casting. Thanks to your comments on our Facebook page, we're able to spin this conversation off in a whole new direction, while considering the thoughts of Peter Davison. Oh, and prepare yourselves for our thoughts on the 2017 Christma...
1hr 1m Jul 21, 2017
1hr 1m