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Wow. After last week's "low-key" podKast with Christian Cawley and James McLean, this week we bring in Gareth Kavanagh and the conversation swings and turns from Doctor Who video games and New Adventures to other podcasts, past podKasts, and Philip Martin's upcoming East of Heysham, which Gareth is producing. All in all this is an eclectic podKast, which also includes an update on Vworp Vworp! issue 3. 

The Sixth Doctor himself, Colin Baker, joins us at York Maze. Useful links for this week’s podKast: York Maze - It's a Giant Dalek! Colin Baker Opens Giant Dalek Maze 50th Anniversary Tribute Watch the Doctor Who Proms 2013 New photo from An Adventure in Space and Time The Wrong Doctors Stop reading and hit play!

Remember that time Michael Jackson wanted to be Doctor Who? No, it really happened, as we explore in this podcast. We start off with a chat about the appearance of the replica of the original TARDIS console from Mark Gatiss' An Adventure in Space and Time at the Paris Comic Con (it will later be seen at the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff) before chatting about the frankly insane "news" that Michael Jackson and Bill Cosby were names suggested for a US production of Doctor Who in the 1980s. But the highlight this week is probably a chat with Richard Kirby, author of the rather wonderful Desperately Seeking Susan Foreman, an account, complete with brief reviews of stories, of one man's quest to find autographs from all of the Doctor' female companions (and not, as we mention before the interview, every single companion). Richard is fascinating to speak to, and it's always great to feature a guest. I wonder WHO we might have next time...? But for now, it's on with the show, so let the house band play you in! Shownotes Useful links for this week’s podKast: New Book Reveals Narrowly Averted Michael Jackson Doctor Who Movie Casting Desperately Seeking Susan Foreman Incidentally, if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please take the time to leave a rating and review and help us to bring in new listeners to the podKast!

Thanks to a leaked memo forcing the BBC's hand over the past couple of days, we're putting our scheduled show on hold to discuss the shock news of Matt Smith's departure from Doctor Who. That's right, the popular Eleventh Doctor is close to the end, even if it may not be at Trenzalore, and this week's hosts James McLean and Christian Cawley have plenty to muse over. To start off with, there's Matt Smith's recent haircut and the potential continuity issues this might bring. There's the possibility of female Doctors and young Doctors, older actors and even - for the brave among you - the reformatting of the show, 1970-style, into running with an ensemble cast. As you'll hear, Steven Moffat (if he's staying around...) has plenty of ways in which to refresh things for the new Doctor. Useful links for this week’s podKast: Shownotes BBC Confirms Matt Smith departure Incidentally, if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please take the time to leave a rating and review and help us to bring in new listeners to the podKast! We are now offering the scent of freshly groomed Time Lords in a Kilner jar especially to you, dear listener, if you can help us to raise our profile! That’s right – you too can say "you were there" when Matt Smith had his head shaved! Yes, dear listener – you. What other podcast would give you that? Oh and finally - a big hello to our listener, Don from Philly!

It's a two-hander this week with James McLean providing company for Christian Cawley - and you, dear listener - as we look in-depth at a few important Doctor Who topics. First and foremost, we discuss The Crimson Horror. You should really have worked that out from the title of this week's podKast (with a "K"), of course. Following this, Christian makes a revelation - that he feels there is something not quite right with Doctor Who Series 7b... We also chew over the recent rumours concerning Steven Moffat's continued presence as Doctor Who Executive Producer as well as spending a few moments on the end of shooting on the 50th anniversary episode. Perhaps most importantly, we want our listeners to tell us what they know about any cinema screenings of the 50th anniversary 3D episode. Our initial research into which cinemas and chains will be taking part have so far drawn a blank...  This week's recommendations include The Mind of Evil, the special edition DVD release for June.  Shownotes TARDISBuilders.com  The Mind of Evil Harvest of Time by Alastair Reynolds Incidentally, if you are listening on iTunes, please take the time to leave a rating and review and help us to bring in new listeners to the podKast! We are now offering free Dalekade especially for you, dear listener, if you can help us to raise our profile! That’s right – you too can enjoy the taste of a New Dalek Paradigm! Yes, dear listener – you. What other podcast would give you that?

It's time for the Kasterborous podKast (with a "K") to turn its attention to Doctor Who's triumphant return of the Ice Warriors in our Cold War review. Once again without Brian Terranova, this is another two-hander with James McLean and Christian Cawley mulling over the Mark Gatiss episode, discussing the casting and the monster redesign. But we're not going to simply talk about the new episode - after all, the 50th anniversary episode has been shooting in London recently, and Paul McGann has been making "come and get me" noises to BBC Wales. Oh, and then there's the issue of scheduling. Brought to you in an unscheduled rant. Shownotes Useful links for this week’s podKast: Cold War Review on Kasterborous Cold War Review by Christian Cawley for Outpost Skaro Could Paul McGann Be Called for 50th? Is Summer Falls Littered with Series 7b Clues? Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Location Reports Matt Smith Hangs from TARDIS for Doctor Who 50th! If you’ve enjoyed the show, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out. We are now offering free air hooks from the Kasterborous Towers supply stores especially for you, dear listener, if you can help us to raise our profile! Yes, dear listener – you. What other podcast would give you that? Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or podkasterborous@gmail.com, and you’ll get a mention. NOTE: Originally recorded in 2013, not uploaded until 2022

Following news that Steven Moffat considers his time on Doctor Who to be closer to the end than the beginning, and that he - like Matt Smith - takes things one year at a time, could it be that we are approaching the end of an era? That's the angle for this week's Kasterborous podKast (with a "K") in which Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss the current situation, with added recollection of common Moffat tropes (a companion met at several times throughout her life, for instance) and the recent departure of Caro Skinner thrown in for good measure. We also look forward to the Spoonheads and The Bells of Saint John, and spend a bit of time chatting about what we've been enjoying recently in our recommendations section. This is an archive podcast from 2013.

Dear Kasterborite, it is March, Doctor Who is back within a matter of days, so to get you in the mood here is the latest Kasterborous podKast (with a "K")! The full team of Christian Cawley, James McLean and Brian Terranova is on board this week to discuss a selection of topical and interesting subjects. If you're intrigued by the possibility of former companions turning up in the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special - then so are we! We're also excited by the Ice Warriors, although rueful that the great Russell T Davies won't be involved in the anniversary year. Have you been watching Broadchurch? James, Brian and Christian offer their thoughts on the new show starring David Tennant and The Eleventh Hour's Olivia Colman (along with David Bradley and Arthur Darvill) and for one week only we've introduced a new drinking game! All you need to do is prepare your favourite alcoholic beverage and take a swig each time you hear the input of Time Tot Erin-Rose Cawley, who makes several unscheduled appearances this week.

In our first podKast (with a "K") of 2013, Christian Cawley and James McLean recall the 2012 Christmas special The Snowmen, while looking forward to Series 7 and the 50th anniversary. In particular, you can hear them discussing Jenna-Louise Coleman as the new companion Clara, the Doctor's wonderful temporary home in the clouds and the interesting question of cross-species sexuality raised by the Silurian/human pairing of Madam Vastra and Jenny Flint. Oh and we shouldn't forget Sontaran Strax - or the memory worm. As if that wasn't enough, Christian and James also share their thoughts on the new TARDIS interior, the presence of Richard E. Grant and the great Sir Ian McKellen and also mull over the implications of the Doctor's apparent memory loss about the Great Intelligence.

It's podKast time again, and with Christmas just under a week away James McLean and Christian Cawley opt to keep things light and seasonal... Covering topics such as Christmas habits (in which Christian recalls the wonderful BBC adaptation of The Box of Delights which starred Second Doctor Patrick Troughton) and our own favourite Doctor Who moments (on or off TV) of the past year - look out for mention of Gareth Roberts' Shada among others! Also, look out for news about the forthcoming Kasterborous Magazine, in which James and Christian remark on some of the trials, tribulations and pitfalls of putting together a Doctor Who fanzine. This is essentially the run up to our Kasterborous PodKast Christmas Special, which you'll be able to hear on Christmas Eve. Get in touch If you subscribe to our podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out. Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or podkasterborous@gmail.com, and you’ll get a mention.

A little later than usual, it's time for the podKast! This week, Christian, James McLean and Brian Terranova discuss the horror that is.... Pip and Jane Baker! The husband-and-wife team had four sets of scripts on Doctor Who in the 1980s: Mark of the Rani, Terror of the Vervoids, The Ultimate Foe part 2 (both from the Trial of a Time Lord season) and Time and the Rani. Some of these adventures are considered okay... others the very nadir of the show's almost-fifty years. But: were they really to blame? Is their reputation as a pair of clueless hacks deserved? Was it simply a case of two capable and experienced writers left to do too much... has their reputation as professionals been sullied by Time and the Rani? It's a complex topic, one that we thought we should tackle! Please note that during the recording of this episode we were... let's say "challenged"...by circumstances beyond our control. As a result this podKast comes with a warning as it includes adult language.

Former Doctor Who script editor Andrew Cartmel (1987-1989) joins us this week to chat about a new project, reviving the "Cartmel Masterplan" - Doctor Who Fan Fiction Illustrated! With Hans Christian Vang as his partner for this exciting new crowdsourcing proposal, Andrew is onboard to further the legendary "Cartmel Masterplan" - the term given to the restoration of mystery and mystique that typified his time on the show. Now then, the important part: please back Fan Fiction Illustrated at www.indiegogo.com/ffidw [EXPIRED LINK] - should the project not go ahead, funds will be returned to the backers, so no one is out of pocket. We weren't entirely clear with the way in which the chosen funding model works while recording the podKast, but can explain more below. If enough money is raised to do a smaller print run, that options will be taken. While the goal is to do 1500-2000 units, if enough is raised to do 1000 then that is what will happen. Below this, and Hans will cancel the project. (Note that IndieGoGo offers two funding options, Fixed and Flexible. If the fixed option was used, the project would automatically be cancelled even if enough was gathered to do a smaller print run - so flexible has been selected.) Everybody wins - and we're backing Hans and Andrew to present the Cartmel Masterplan in FFI. It promises to be a major new player in the Doctor Who comic strip world! Learn more at fanfictionmagazine.com. Remember, if you enjoy the show, find us on Apple Podcasts, where your reviews will help the show considerably.

We've been talking about doing this podKast for literally months, but thanks to the end of Series 7 we've finally got around to dedicating a podKast to arguably Doctor Who's most divisive producer, John Nathan-Turner! Starting with his first series in charge and making reference to his success as a production unit manager, we look at how Doctor Who changed during his stewardship, how the BBC changed and we also consider whether the series had really "had its day" as the BBC regularly indicated in the 1990s. Don't forget to look out for this week's "Previously on next week's podKast" sentence, in which a timey-wimey occurrence means that a stray phrase was captured and placed at the end of last week's podKast. Confused? You will be... Have fun, dear listener, and enjoy!

We're taking you out of the madness of waiting for the next episode of Doctor Who with this as Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss Doctor Who comic strips! With special guest Gareth Kavanagh (Vworp Vworp! magazine) on hand to offer an alternate opinion on all things Doctor Who Magazine, IDW and even a few words about Paul Scoones' The Comic Strip Companion 1964-1979, we discuss classic Eighth Doctor strips, silver age Dalek strips, the modern DWM Eleventh Doctor strip and the interesting setup prepared by the Tiptons in Assimilation²... We need your reviews! Head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review, and we’ll read it out. Deal? Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or podkasterborous@gmail.com, and we’ll read it out.

You lucky people! Not content with gushing over Season 7 in last week's podKast, this time around Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss the wonder that is UNIT, that Dad's Army-esque band of brothers operating out of an ever-moving HQ, combating alien attacks with or without the help of the Doctor. From The Web of Fear through to Planet of the Dead, we (mostly) avoid the UNIT dating issues by focusing instead on the personnel - the Brigadier, Captain Yates and Sergeant Benton - and the possibility that the modern incarnation of the organisation could have been done somewhat differently. And possibly with more success!

In honour of the late Caroline John, this Doctor Who podcast focuses almost completely (with a quick mention of Daleks and asylums) on Season 7, the make-or-break series from 1970 starring Jon Pertwee as the Third Doctor, John as Dr Liz Shaw and Nick Courtney as the legendary Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart. This week, it's just James McLean and Christian Cawley, but don't let the absence of regular Brian Terranova put you off... Let us know if you have any thoughts of your own on this Season 7 or Caroline John! Remember, if you enjoy the show, find us on Apple Podcasts, where your reviews will help the show considerably.

What happens when to all intents and purposes, it seems that a Doctor Who costume is just wrong? This week's Kasterborous podKast (with a "K") turns its attention to the matter of the Doctor's sartorial elegance (or in some cases, lack of...) There isn't a single incarnation of the friendly Time Lord who hasn't raised eyebrows with his choice of attire. While some choices have been great, others have been... less successful, shall we say. Christian Cawley, Brian Terranova and James McLean have a right old chat about the situation in the latest podKast, concluding with a declaration of their individual favourite looks across Doctor Who's history. We need your reviews! Head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review, and we’ll read it out. Deal? Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or podkasterborous@gmail.com, and we’ll read it out.

Running from July 1st at the Fab Cafe in Manchester is a stage adaptation of Robots of Death, the classic 1977 Doctor Who serial written by Chris Boucher. Behind the production is Gareth Kavanagh, and he makes a special appearance on this week's podKast (with a K) to discuss that and other shows with a Doctor Who theme that are lined up for the summer. We'll have full confirmed details later this week for Robots of Death, it's stage-sequel Storm Mine and an appearance by Philip Martin (Vengeance on Varos) but in the meantime, click play to enjoy! Do let us know if you have anything to say about this podKast by leaving your comments below or dropping us a line on Facebook or Twitter. Remember to subscribe and leave a comment on Apple Podcasts.

Chewing the fat on what has been taking place in the Doctor Who world lately are Brian Terranova, James McLean and Christian Cawley, who despite their obvious, unrivalled professionalism on the podKast haven't received a Bafta lately (or, indeed, at all). Fear not, however, at least one of them has been in the same room as two of the subjects of this week's podKast with a K - Steven "The Grand Moff" Moffat (aka The Moffinator) and Matt Smith. This week we look at Steven Moffat's much-deserved Bafta award and some of the odd reaction to this on Twitter, as well as chat about Matt Smith carrying the Olympic torch (and being slightly distracted by the issue of blanket coverage of the subject). If you’ve enjoyed the show, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out. Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or podkasterborous@gmail.com, and you’ll get a mention. (This is an archive podcast uploaded to Audioboom and Apple Podcasts for the first time.)

With a plethora of Doctor Who fan films and stage productions making the news over the past few weeks, we decided to bring them all together in one big podKast (with a "K") discussion! From Gareth Kavanagh's production of The Robots of Death (the first night of which will star Blake's 7's Paul Darrow) to the new interpretation of The Power of the Daleks written by, directed and starring Nick Scovell by way of Dennis Spielman's Who-inspired Time Traveling Troupe improv web series, we cover a wide range of opinions and thoughts. Featuring an interview with Dennis Spielman and a discussion about the pitfalls of planning and producing a fan film. References for this week's podKast: The Ultimate Fan Film? Robots of Death: LIVE! Time Traveling Troupe Remember, if you enjoy the show, find us on Apple Podcasts, where your reviews will help the show considerably.