Wholala: A Doctor Who Podcast

This week on Wholala, we’re sifting through the rubble of Cardiff Bay with Torchwood: Children of Earth - Day Two. Join us as we talk about Gwen's iconic gunfight with "the NHS", Ianto's wardrobe choices, a fork-lift truck escape and Jack's most disturbing regeneration yet... 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player.📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, Instagram and Bluesky⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Wholala we're taking it back to 2009 as we dive into the world of Torchwood in 'Children of Earth: Day One'. Join us as we reunite with the Torchwood team, gag over Gwen, discuss the show's adult themes and ponder the question, is this show the highlight of the Whoniverse? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player.📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, Instagram and Bluesky⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Wholala, we’re listening to The Return of the Doctor, the latest audio drama with Thirteen and Yaz! Trust issues hit the TARDIS like never before. When West Country mole people get possessed by fake news, there’s only one thing to do: blame the Doctor.Is Yaz speaking her mind, or under the influence of something sinister?🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player.📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, Instagram and Bluesky⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're jumping into car and heading to the year 5 billion and 53 as we rewatch 'Gridlock'. Join us as we talk about old-fashioned cats, the return of Boe, bliss patches and, yet again, gush over our love of Martha Jones. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player.📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, Instagram and Bluesky⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back on the Powell Estate with the Ninth Doctor, Rose, and Jackie Tyler in a brand-new Big Finish audio! What starts with a dodgy bathroom reveals something very sinister tangled up in the Powell Estate… Buckle in for danger, grief, mini Battenbergs, and the saga of Jackie’s broken shower radio.🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player.📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, Instagram and Bluesky⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're dipping our toe into Big Finish as we listen to the return of 13 and Yaz in 'Vampire Weekend'. Join us as we talk about our thoughts on audio dramas, the reunion of Jodie and Mandip and put on our 'Murder She Wrote' hats as we try and find the vampire... 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player.📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, Instagram and Bluesky⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Wholala, we’re uncovering the lost Doctor Who animated series of the 90s (including the Master with Sean Connery’s face), plus a few other pitches that never made it to screen. Sam takes us deep into the world of pre-production pitches and animated shows that almost were, and we also kick off a new segment where Alasdair checks in on where the stars of Who have been spotted, and what’s new in the Whoniverse!🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player.📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, Instagram and Bluesky⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re celebrating Pride on the pod as we listen to voice notes and messages sent in by our listeners about how they find the show relates to the queer community, and special characters and moments that mean a lot to them. We also look back on the show’s latest era and ask the question; was our community well represented?🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player.📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, Instagram and Bluesky⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're looking back on the roller coaster that was Season 2 of Doctor Who, and reflecting on Ncuti Gatwa's era as a whole. Join us as we mourn the loss of 15, look back on episodes and monsters we loved, discuss the journey that Belinda and Ruby took over this season and ask the question, what does the future of the show look like now?🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player.📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, Instagram and Bluesky⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Wholala, it’s a bumper episode as we dive into The Reality War!Bone beasts are provoked, wish babies evaporate, Ruby is gaslit and the Rani gets gobbled. Plus: the regeneration that left cinemas in tatters and our social feeds in meltdown.🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player.📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, Instagram and Bluesky⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a special bonus episode of the pod, we’re reunited with the iconic Christina Rotondo as we celebrate her return to the Whoniverse in ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’. Join us as talk talk about the debut of Liz Lizardine, reminisce on Janis Goblin, and discuss a potential return to the show…🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player.📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, Instagram and Bluesky⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything is not what it seems this week as we take a trip to the Rani’s ‘Wish World’. Join us as we talk about the new Rani (both of them!), Conrad’s return, our theories for the finale and reaction to THAT reveal.🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player.📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, Instagram and Bluesky⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re taking a trip to the Harmony Arena to watch ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’. Join us as we discuss camp acts, flying confetti canons, shocking cameos, gaggy reveals and our thoughts on the episode’s political themes…🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried).📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on Tik Tok, Twitter (X), Instagram and Bluesky⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're lucky to be joined on the pod by writer and producer Dominic G. Martin to talk about 'The Story & The Engine'! Join us as we discuss this historic episode of Doctor Who, poignant themes, a flipping massive spider and THAT surprise cameo...🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried).📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, Bluesky, X and Instagram⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Wholala, we’re checking in on the Sundays for ‘Lucky Day’. We talk conspiracies, clout-chasing, trauma, tasers, and the moment Kate Stewart finally snaps. It's a very honest review this week - and it’s not exactly love at first Shreek. But one thing we can all agree on: the real villain is a podcaster.🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried).📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, Bluesky, X and Instagram⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re taking a trip to a familiar planet and join the Doctor and Belinda as we visit ‘The Well’. Join us as we talk about this surprise sequel, disability representation, the intricate set design, exciting theories and how we’re feeling about the season so far…🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried).📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, Bluesky, X and Instagram⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're taking a trip to Miami, 1952 to discuss ‘Lux' and uncover the mystery of the Palazzo movie theatre!We get into the iconic Mr Ring-a-Ding, the stunning animation, how Doctor Who keeps breaking boundaries (quite literally). We give our reaction to that scene and ask ourselves… are we real? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried).📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, Bluesky, X and Instagram⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by Reece and Carrot of the Gallifrey Cabaret as we dive into the newest season of the show. Join us as we talk about performing for Bad Wolf, the debut of Belinda Chandra, our thoughts for the season going ahead and are joined by a very special canine!🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried).📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, Bluesky, X and Instagram⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's almost time! This week, we're sitting down to talk through our predictions for Season 2 of Doctor Who. Join us for a leak-free yap about our predictions for the season, talk theories, what we'd like to see in the show, and what the future of Who might look like after Season 2. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried).📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, Bluesky, X and Instagram⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Wholala we’re celebrating 20 years of New Who by sitting down with an actor from the episode that started it all - Adam McCoy, aka Clive’s son! Join us as we look back on his memories of the shoot, what Doctor Who means to him now and our collective shared love for Billie Piper. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried).📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, Bluesky, X and Instagram⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Linktree, or buy us a Ko-Fi!🎧 THEME: Doctor Who Theme - Dr. Disco by Dalekium / Peter Miles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.