On great last words, blossomest blossoms, emotional truth, and whether the plot is king.

On great last words, blossomest blossoms, emotional truth, and whether the plot is king.

2MTL 472: "That is a good look on you, Professor"

Bringing the podcast out of mothballs on The Eve of The Power of the Doctor…

Bringing the podcast out of mothballs on The Eve of The Power of the Doctor…

2MTL 471: Long Time Ago When We Was Fam

Is RTD2 a nostalgia trip? Some thoughts on last week's announcement of Ncuti Gatwa, today's announcement of Catherine Tate and David Tennant, and the merits of old mistakes vs. new mistakes.

Is RTD2 a nostalgia trip? Some thoughts on last week's announcement of Ncuti Gatwa, today's announcement of Catherine Tate and David Tennant, and the merits of old mistakes vs. new mistakes.

2MTL 470: Something Old, Something New

Jason Snell, co-host of Downstream on Relay FM and head of The Incomparable network of pop culture podcasts, joins me for a look at Doctor Who's future in a world where TV networks struggle to stay relevant and Netflix is losing a bunch of subscribers. The conversation is a "follow-out" from recent discussions on Radio Free Skaro. (Apologies to Jason because I overprocessed his audio.)

<a href="https://twitter.com/jsnell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Snell</a>, co-host of <a href="https://www.relay.fm/downstream" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downstream</a> on <a href="https://relay.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Relay FM</a> and head of <a href="https://theincomparable.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Incomparable</a> network of pop culture podcasts, joins me for a look at Doctor Who's future in a world where TV networks struggle to stay relevant and Netflix is losing a bunch of subscribers. The conversation is a "follow-out" from recent discussions on <a href="https://radiofreeskaro.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Skaro</a>. (Apologies to Jason because I overprocessed his audio.)

2MTL 469: TIME DILATION: The Streaming Future of Doctor Who

When you're the sort of person for whom the meaning of "fine" turns from "good enough" to not so much, and maybe you start surrendering to pessimism, even after an honestly revolutionary conversation between Yaz and the Doctor.

When you're the sort of person for whom the meaning of "fine" turns from "good enough" to not so much, and maybe you start surrendering to pessimism, even after an honestly revolutionary conversation between Yaz and the Doctor.

2MTL 468: "Legend of the Sea Devils" and Feeling Closer to "Fine"

The most tortured podcast episode title I've ever created, plus my Thasmin wishlist for "Legend of the Sea Devils."

The most tortured podcast episode title I've ever created, plus my Thasmin wishlist for "Legend of the Sea Devils."

2MTL 467: Parsing Age, Rose/Ten and Thasmin

Thoughts from the heart about a New Year's special that was a small story, coming at a time when I was struggling to come to terms with the last two years–and how I hope to look at Doctor Who anew following a return to Gallifrey One.

Thoughts from the heart about a New Year's special that was a small story, coming at a time when I was struggling to come to terms with the last two years–and how I hope to look at Doctor Who anew following a return to Gallifrey One.

2MTL 466: New Year's Hangover

Sometimes the best TARDISes are crowded I'm not entirely sure who "The Vanquishers" applies to, TBH. Anyhoo, I took a little extra time to think about Chapter 6, and Flux as a whole, and why I ultimately think this effort to put eight pounds of plot into a six-pound bag succeeded despite itself.

Sometimes the best TARDISes are crowded I'm not entirely sure who "The Vanquishers" applies to, TBH. Anyhoo, I took a little extra time to think about Chapter 6, and Flux as a whole, and why I ultimately think this effort to put eight pounds of plot into a six-pound bag succeeded despite itself.

2MTL 465: Re: Flux ("The Vanquishers")

Tomorrow's the finale. Has the moment been prepared for? Chapter 5 left me a little worried.

Tomorrow's the finale. Has the moment been prepared for? Chapter 5 left me a little worried.

2MTL 464: Steeling for the Finale ("Survivors of the Flux")

Recapture the essense of the Weeping Angels from "Blink"? Chibnall and Alderton understood the assignment.

Recapture the essense of the Weeping Angels from "Blink"? Chibnall and Alderton understood the assignment.

2MTL 463: 2MTL 463: The Power of Blinking Without Blinking (“Village of the Angels”)

Concentrated Commentary on the Worlds of Doctor Who

love it, great show

One if the best podcasts about Doctor Who. Thoughtful and wonderful insights. Thanks Chip!

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Two-minute Time Lord: A Doctor Who Podcast

Paul Cornell

Paul Cornell has a dream project with Titan Comics: a crossover event with all three stars of their ongoing DOCTOR WHO series! It's early yet, so Paul is circumspect about the plot, but you can find out who his artistic collaborator will be and discover the tone of this highly anticipated team-up of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. PLUS an update on Paul's SHADOW POLICE series of novels! Want to buy the miniseries at your local comics shop? Here's a proper Calendar of Events:  May 2 (Free Comic Book Day): Titan will present a free comic featuring three Doctor Who stories and a teaser for the miniseries including an interview with Paul. May 20: PREVIEWS, the Diamond Comic Distributors ordering catalog, goes online . You can fill out the order form and take it to your comics shop. May 27: Paper copies of PREVIEWS arrive at your shop. June 24: This is your last chance to tell your shop to order an extra copy for you! August 12: Issue 1! August 15: Doctor Who Comics Day, with Paul and other creators making store appearances around the world. August 19-September 9: Issues 2-5!

<a href="http://www.paulcornell.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Cornell</a> has a dream project with <a href="http://titan-comics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Titan Comics</a>: a crossover event with all three stars of their ongoing DOCTOR WHO series! It's early yet, so Paul is circumspect about the plot, but you can find out who his artistic collaborator will be and discover the tone of this highly anticipated team-up of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. PLUS an update on Paul's SHADOW POLICE series of novels! Want to buy the miniseries at your local comics shop? Here's a proper Calendar of Events: <ul> <li>May 2 (Free Comic Book Day): Titan will present a free comic featuring three Doctor Who stories and a teaser for the miniseries including an interview with Paul.</li> <li>May 20: PREVIEWS, the Diamond Comic Distributors ordering catalog, <a href="http://previewsworld.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goes online</a> . You can fill out the order form and take it to your comics shop.</li> <li>May 27: Paper copies of PREVIEWS arrive at your shop.</li> <li>June 24: This is your last chance to tell your shop to order an extra copy for you!</li> <li>August 12: Issue 1!</li> <li>August 15: Doctor Who Comics Day, with Paul and other creators making store appearances around the world.</li> <li>August 19-September 9: Issues 2-5!</li></ul>

2MTL 372: Three Doctors, One Paul Cornell

A Christmas Eve reflection on what it means to let go of even a beloved Doctor, in order to embrace the future. (I now podcast about Doctor Who every week with Alyssa Franke at This Week in Time Travel on The Incomparable podcast network. Please follow us on Twitter or Facebook!)

A Christmas Eve reflection on what it means to let go of even a beloved Doctor, in order to embrace the future. (I now podcast about Doctor Who every week with Alyssa Franke at <a href="http://thisweekintimetravel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Week in Time Travel</a> on <a href="http://theincomparable.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Incomparable</a> podcast network. Please follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/drwhothisweek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://facebook.com/thisweekintimetravel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>!)

2MTL 425: Forward

Yeah, this is worth breaking a hiatus again. We've had just two years with him, and then a whole Wilderness Year without him (save an appearance on Class), and now we've found out that Series 10 and the following Christmas special will mark the end of Peter Capaldi's too-short run. Alyssa "@WhovianFeminism" Franke and I celebrate his time on the show, speculate on his final series, and prognosticate about what may follow.

Yeah, this is worth breaking a hiatus again. We've had just two years with him, and then a whole Wilderness Year without him (save an appearance on Class), and now we've found out that Series 10 and the following Christmas special will mark the end of Peter Capaldi's too-short run. Alyssa "@WhovianFeminism" Franke and I celebrate his time on the show, speculate on his final series, and prognosticate about what may follow.

2MTL 421: Celebrating Capaldi (Time Dilation)

Chris Chibnall and company knocked the first episode of Series 12 out of the park but there's a caution: where there is a Part One, there must always be a Part Two. Here are three things to look for in the conclusion of "Spyfall" on January 5. Sacha Dhawan as You-Know-Who

Chris Chibnall and company knocked the first episode of Series 12 out of the park but there's a caution: where there is a Part One, there must always be a Part Two. Here are three things to look for in the conclusion of "Spyfall" on January 5. Sacha Dhawan as You-Know-Who

2MTL 442: Three Questions About "Spyfall"

Reflections on conventions in general and Gallifrey One in particular: why they matter and how I hope to make the most of them this year. Special thanks to all of the people with positive feedback on my segment for Radio Free Skaro Live!

Reflections on conventions in general and Gallifrey One in particular: why they matter and how I hope to make the most of them this year. Special thanks to all of the people with positive feedback on my segment for Radio Free Skaro Live!

2MTL 371: Conventional Wisdom

"Spyfall Part Two" was a strong conclusion to the opening Series 12 two-parter, but there was one creative decision I'm wary of, and another that really should have been done differently.

"Spyfall Part Two" was a strong conclusion to the opening Series 12 two-parter, but there was one creative decision I'm wary of, and another that really should have been done differently.

2MTL 443: Looking Backward Too Soon

Originally aired on This Week in Time Travel 5: Chip was recently asked why he gravitated toward/obsesses over Doctor Who above all other fandoms. Turns out, it's personal.

Originally aired on <a href="http://theincomparable.com/twitt/5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Week in Time Travel 5</a>: Chip was recently asked why he gravitated toward/obsesses over Doctor Who above all other fandoms. Turns out, it's personal.

2MTL 423: Because There Are (No) Limits

OK, so Chip has a new podcast that he's spending more time on, and yet he can't wait until next Tuesday to respond to this Guardian column: "How Can Smug, Stale Doctor Who Get Back to its Glory Days?" Here we go…

OK, so Chip has a <a href="http://thisweekintimetravel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new podcast</a> that he's spending more time on, and yet he can't wait until next Tuesday to respond to this Guardian column: "<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/apr/12/doctor-who-smug-stale-how-to-get-back-to-its-glory-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Can Smug, Stale Doctor Who Get Back to its Glory Days?</a>" Here we go…

2MTL 422: HOLD MY BEER.

The balloon's going up. Sunday after Wimbledon, we'll know who the Thirteenth Doctor is. Here are 120 seconds (more or less) of thoughts as fandom holds its breath. I now podcast about Doctor Who every week with Alyssa Franke at This Week in Time Travel on The Incomparable podcast network. Please check us out!

The balloon's going up. Sunday after Wimbledon, we'll know who the Thirteenth Doctor is. Here are 120 seconds (more or less) of thoughts as fandom holds its breath. I now podcast about Doctor Who every week with <a href="http://whovianfeminism.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alyssa Franke</a> at <a href="http://theincomparable.com/twitt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Week in Time Travel</a> on <a href="http://theincomparable.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Incomparable</a> podcast network. Please check us out!

2MTL 424: Wimbledon Nerves

Behold, The Dr Who Annual 1977 in all its bonkers glory.

Behold, The Dr Who Annual 1977 in all its bonkers glory.

2MTL 440: Annualized

Jolly old St. Nick? Radagast to the Doctor's Gandalf. Dreamcrabs? Scary. Mystery North Pole outpost? More and less than it seems. "Last Christmas"? Several levels of delightful.

Jolly old St. Nick? Radagast to the Doctor's Gandalf. Dreamcrabs? Scary. Mystery North Pole outpost? More and less than it seems. "Last Christmas"? Several levels of delightful.

2MTL 367: "Last Christmas" Reviewed

Sure, the Cybermen looked impressive in the Series 8 finale. But were they sufficiently Cybermenny? Is it time to rethink the Cybermen, or better yet, take a break and bring them back to first principles?

Sure, the Cybermen looked impressive in the Series 8 finale. But were they sufficiently Cybermenny? Is it time to rethink the Cybermen, or better yet, take a break and bring them back to first principles?

2MTL 366: Cybermen Intervention

Celebrating the impending advent of Series 12, and also the best fandom advent calendar ever: Radio Free Skaro's Fluid Links on YouTube.

Celebrating the impending advent of Series 12, and also the best fandom advent calendar ever: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6kG9IQcNa8&amp;list=PL8Fvtp5NKvZbMaDwg3n1ylSr4FH4AV29i" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Skaro's Fluid Links on YouTube</a>.

2MTL 441: Advent

From Gallifrey One, here's my celebration of the 10th anniversary of the airing of "Rose." Thanks to my friends at Radio Free Skaro for inviting me to share the stage once more for their Friday morning live show, "Behind the Magic".

From <a href="http://gallifreyone.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gallifrey One</a>, here's my celebration of the 10th anniversary of the airing of "Rose." Thanks to my friends at <a href="http://radiofreeskaro.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Skaro</a> for inviting me to share the stage once more for their Friday morning live show, <a href="http://www.radiofreeskaro.com/2015/02/14/radio-free-skaro-461-radio-free-skaro-behind-the-magic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Behind the Magic"</a>.

2MTL 370: Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of "Rose"

Execution: pretty darn good! Cybermen: terrifying! Confidence that Part Two will stick the landing: (flailing gestures)?

Execution: pretty darn good! Cybermen: terrifying! Confidence that Part Two will stick the landing: (flailing gestures)?

2MTL 450: Point of No Return

Best. Moffat. Finale. Ever. Best. Moffat. Series. Ever. And yet, somehow, I'm not sure how much more I can take!

Best. Moffat. Finale. Ever. Best. Moffat. Series. Ever. And yet, somehow, I'm not sure how much more I can take!

2MTL 364: "Death in Heaven" Reviewed

If Robin Hood had assaulted the Doctor with a quarterstaff, with a full-on "Ho! Ha Ha! Guard! Turn! Parry! Dodge! Spin! Ha! Thrust!", I perhaps would have bought in.

If Robin Hood had assaulted the Doctor with a quarterstaff, with a full-on "Ho! Ha Ha! Guard! Turn! Parry! Dodge! Spin! Ha! Thrust!", I perhaps would have bought in.

2MTL 355: "Robot of Sherwood" Reviewed

Sometimes the BBC can't help but spoil the surprise. Sometimes the reveals aren't all that revealing. Sometimes you dismiss the obvious because it's too obvious. Sometimes it doesn't matter, because the episode is brilliant and even wickedly funny because there's no surprise.

Sometimes the BBC can't help but spoil the surprise. Sometimes the reveals aren't all that revealing. Sometimes you dismiss the obvious because it's too obvious. Sometimes it doesn't matter, because the episode is brilliant and even wickedly funny because there's no surprise.

2MTL 363: "Dark Water" Reviewed

Series 8's more unhurried pacing reaches its apex with the "lyrical and beautiful," per Steven Moffat, "In the Forest of the Night." Did the episode hold interest? Did The Doctor and Clara resemble themselves from just a couple of episodes ago? Well….

Series 8's more unhurried pacing reaches its apex with the "lyrical and beautiful," per Steven Moffat, "In the Forest of the Night." Did the episode hold interest? Did The Doctor and Clara resemble themselves from just a couple of episodes ago? Well….

2MTL 362: "In the Forest of the Night" Reviewed

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