Traveling the Vortex

Traveling the Vortex

A podcast dedicated to the show Doctor Who with a perspective from two Midwest United States fans, and one person being introduced to the Doctor for the first time.

  • Episode 70 - The Omega Factor
    In this week’s episode we continue our look at Gallifrey’s baddies in our continuing overview of rouge Time Lords. This time it’s the co-creator of Time Lord society, Omega. We’ll first take an in-depth look at the Fifth Doctor story, Arc of Infinity, and then a review of the Big Finish Audio production of Omega. Also, we get a tad off topic (what else is new?) and ponder a curious dichotomy in the Pooh-niverse. Plus, a peek at the news going on this week surrounding our favorite series. And, of course, your feedback. Enjoy!
    15 November 2024, 6:45 pm
  • Episode 69 - War Games And Other Tangents
    The wait is over, this week’s episode is finally released! Thank you for your patience. On this week’s show we continue to look at renegade Time Lords as we focus our review on the final Second Doctor story – The War Games. We’ll talk about the departure of Patrick Troughton’s Doctor, as well as a goodbye to his two faithful companions, Zoe and Jamie. Also, in feedback we get a little off track to answer some very insightful questions from one of our devout listeners. And a look at the news… albeit a very slow week in the Doctor Who universe. Enjoy!
    15 November 2024, 6:44 pm
  • Episode 68 - Stop, Tudor Time
    In this week’s episode we delve into another Companion Archive, this time featuring Big Finish’s companion roster contibution, Evelyn Smythe. This time we review the The Sixth Doctor audios, The Marian Conspiracy, The Spectre of Lanyon Moor, and Bloodtide. This show marks the return of a certain TTV mascot. Also, Karen Gillan joins the Twitterverse. And of course your feedback!
    15 November 2024, 6:43 pm
  • Episode 67 - Fishfingers Custard And A Chair With A Panda Bear In It
    In this week’s episode of Traveling the Vortex, we start our ongoing Adversary Archive on The Renegades. We start off this time with a look at The Meddling Monk in the First Doctor adventure, The Time Meddler. Also, our review of the first outing for Big Finish in it’s Doctor Who main line adventures, The Sirens of Time. Plus, the BIG news of the week was the leak of a MAJOR spoiler from the shooting set of the Seventh Series. Don’t worry, we won’t spoil anything for you, we talk about outlets being responsible when it comes to spoilers leading up to Fall. Oh, and of course, your feedback!
    15 November 2024, 6:42 pm
  • Episode 66 - Get Your Kicks
    On this week’s episode of Traveling the Vortex we have a special treat for our listeners. This week we have an interview with Simon Fisher-Becker who plays Dorium Maldovar in the stories The Pandorica Opens, A Good Man Goes to War and then again in The Wedding of River Song. Also, this is our second Companion Archive in which we take a look at two Leela stories, The Face of Evil and Robots of Death. Plus our reaction to the Series 7 trailer, the latest news, and of course, your feedback. Enjoy!
    15 November 2024, 6:40 pm
  • Episode 65 - Planet Comicon
    This week we postpone our Companion archive of Fourth Doctor traveling associate, Leela in lieu of some coverage of this weekends Kansas City Planet Comicon, which the three of us attended. We’ll talk about our experiences at the con including the special meet up with other fans from the area who also love Doctor Who. And our own Keith, dressed as the 11th Doctor for the program. We’ll tell you about his experiences at this year’s convention as well. Also, we’re talking new companion, and a little on the Official Doctor Who Convention that went on in the U.K on Saturday and Sunday. Oh, and of course, your feedback. Enjoy!
    15 November 2024, 6:38 pm
  • Episode 64 - Will You Still Need Me
    In this week’s podcast we take a look at three more Eight Doctor Big Finish Audios starring Paul McGann and India Fisher. First up is Minuet In Hell, featuring the return of Nicholas Courtney once again in the role of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. Then, the old time radio stylings of Invaders From Mars. Finally a glimpse into companion Charley Pollard’s past with a review of The Chimes of Midnight. Plus a look at the week’s news in the Doctor Who Universe, and of course, your feedback. Enjoy!
    15 November 2024, 6:37 pm
  • Episode 63 - Lady Fancypants
    In this week’s episode we tackle another Adversary Archive – The Cybermen 2.0. A look at two stories featuring the silver giants, the Sixth Doctor’s encounter with the Cybermen in Attack of the Cybermen, and the Seventh Doctor’s go around with the metal menace, Silver Nemesis. Also, some birthday wishes for five artists who have left their impressions in the Whoniverse, and a look at some of the stories making headlines in Doctor Who news. Oh, and of course, you feedback.
    15 November 2024, 6:36 pm
  • Episode 62 - The Tin Dog Saves The Day
    This week we step away from the Doctor Who series to tackle another spin-off of our favorite show, The Sarah Jane Adventures. We look at the complete First Series of the popular British children’s series. Also, a look at this weeks news including the never-ending “will he / won’t he leave the series” saga surrounding Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith. And reaction to Steven Moffat’s comment on his liking the new monsters in Doctor Who over the classic monsters. And of course your feedback.
    15 November 2024, 6:34 pm
  • Episode 61 - Eternal Confusion
    In this week’s episode we tackle the three stories contained in the Black Guardian Box Set. First a look at the Fifth Doctor story, Mawdryn Undead, featuring the return of everyone’s favorite Brigadier, and the introduction of Vislor Turlough as the newest companion. Next, more Fifth Doctor fun with the story Terminus. And finally to wrap it all up a review of fan favorite Enlightenment. Also, a look at the week’s news…er lack of news today. And of course, your feedback. Enjoy!
    15 November 2024, 6:33 pm
  • Episode 60 - Where The @&%@! Is Eric Roberts? - Gallifrey One 2012
    Shaun and Mel’s long awaited Gallifry One: Network 23 recap. In this episode the two will recount their trip to this year’s Doctor Who convention in California, including the good with the bad. Also, we should note there is some strong (but not too strong) language in this particular episode. Also, a look at this week’s news, and of course your feedback.
    14 November 2024, 6:58 pm
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