The Says WHO Podcast

This week marks what would have been the incredible Elisabeth Sladen's 80th birthday. So, to celebrate, Kat & Tip are going back to school to see the Doctor reunite with the one and only Sarah-Jane Smith!Next week, we've got another RTD1 story review for our episode 42. I wonder what it could be...TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start12:19 School Reunion REVIEW1:29:00 Listener Thoughts1:34:40 TriviaCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

'Are you my mummy?'This week, we're looking back at a story that is undoubtedly a modern classic - Steven Moffat's Empty Child two-parter. So expect lots of scares, lots of laughs, and lots of talk about... dancing?Join us next week when Kat & Tip are having a School Reunion.CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

The Says WHO Podcast proudly presents... the Says WHO Awards 2025!In this special episode, we'll be looking back over the last year and everything Who-related that was released in 2025. We have dozens of awards to give out, ranging from the TV series, Big Finish, books, action figures and more! All as voted for by you.Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you to everyone who voted!CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

Happy New Year!The newest adition to the Whoniverse, The War Between the Land and the Sea, wrapped up a few weeks ago. So now we've had a bit of time to digest it (along with all that Christmas turkey), what do we think? Was it a spin-off success? Or was it a bit of a dead fish?Make sure to join us next week for The Says WHO Awards 2025! We'll be going over the best and worst of Doctor Who over the last year, as voted for by you! If you'd like to take part and still haven't given us your thoughts, then what are you waiting for? Click the link below!THE SAYS WHO POLL 2025: https://forms.gle/8UpHhKgxXtYB38Sy7(CLOSES 10 JAN)TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start8:25 Battles in Time is Back!17:03 Jo Martin Writing a Doctor Who Book18:45 Jon Culshaw is the Twelfth Doctor23:17 Erin Doherty Next Doctor Rumours28:28 The War Between the Land and the Sea REVIEW1:02:59 Wrap-UpCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

It's New Year's Eve! So, of course, for the final pod of the year, we had to revisit a New Year's special. This week, Kat & Tip are covering the Thirteenth Doctor's first run-in with a Dalek, and the first of the trilogy of Chibnall New Years' Dalek specials - Resolution.Next week, we'll be doing a full dedicated episode to The War Between the Land and the Sea, and giving our full review of the series as a whole now it's all wrapped up.If you'd like to be a part of our 2025 Poll ahead of the special awards show episode in a couple of weeks, then you can share your thoughts here: https://forms.gle/XU5ES78wRbZhhex87ALSO, last week, we officially launched our Patreon with some fun and exciting EXCLUSIVE bits and pieces, which we will be adding to every fortnight, so why not go and check it out? (patreon.com/c/SaysWHOPod)Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and have a great New Year's! Thank you again for all the love and support on the podcast this year! We'll see you in 2026!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start6:10 News (Pod News)11:05 Resolution REVIEW1:30:29 Trivia1:40:28 Listener Thoughts1:52:25 Wrap-UpCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

Merry Christmas! This week, The Christmas Invasion turns 20 years old - that's 20 years of the Tenth Doctor. So to celebrate, Kat & Tip are jumping in to an anniversary review of David Tennant's debut as the Doctor, and the show's first proper dedicated Chrsitmas special!PLUS! Get Kat & Tip's first thoughts on the final chapter of The War Between the Land and the Sea! (And in keeping with the episode, make sure to stick around 'til the very end of the pod for a little outtake.)Today also marks the proper launch of our Patreon! We'll be adding new and exclusive bits and pieces to that every fortnight, so why not go and check it out? (patreon.com/c/SaysWHOPod)Next week is our final pod of the year, where, as a little New Year's Eve treat, we'll be reviewing Jodie Whittaker's first crossing with a Dalek - Resolution.Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, and we'll see you next time!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start1:19 R.I.P. Amanda Brotchie2:17 CBeebies Series Animation Studio Announced3:53 The War Between the Land and the Sea FINALE - First Thoughts27:44 (Spoiler Warning for Torchwood: Children of Earth)29:08 (Spoilers End)53:21 The Christmas Invasion REVIEW2:05:21 TriviaCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week, on The Says WHO Podcast, it's time to get your tinsel out 'cos we're talking every single Doctor Who Christmas special from the last 20 years, from The Christmas Invasion to Joy to World, and ranking them in everyone's favourite format: the humble tier list.PLUS! Get Kat & Tip's first thoughts on Episodes 3 & 4 of The War Between the Land and the Sea, ahead of Sunday's epic finale.Make sure to join us next week for more festive fun as we revisit The Christmas Invasion, 20 years on... PLUS our first reactions to The War Between's final episode!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start3:01 Season 21 Collection Set Announced11:14 The Netflix/Warner Bros. Deal12:38 Propstore Children in Need Auction14:15 The War Between the Land and the Sea Viewing Figures19:17 The War Between the Land and the Sea EPS 3&41:08:15 The War Between Theory (POTENTIAL SPOILERS?)1:19:07 Ranking Every Christmas SpecialCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week, Kat & Tip are having a right ol' giggle, as they look back at the final 60th anniversary special 2 years after its broadcast. How does the Fourteenth Doctor's (sort of, not really) swansong hold up with the hindsight of the rest of the Disney era?PLUS! Get Kat & Tip's first thoughts on the opening two episodes of the latest entry to the Whoniverse, with brand-new spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea!Make sure to join us next week for a bit of festive fun and some classic tier list action as we rank all of the Christmas specials. PLUS more The War Between first reactions to the next two episodes!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start3:43 The War Between the Land and the Sea EPS 1&21:00:03 The Giggle REVIEW2:07:33 TriviaCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

YOU. ARE. BONKERS.Doctor Who is a wonderfully weird show, full of twists, turns and timey-wimey shenanigans. This week, Kat & Tip take a deep dive into the world of fan theories, and discuss some of the best, the worst and most unhinged from the deep, dark corners of Who fandom. Everyone get your best David Tennant 'WHAT!?'s at the ready.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start2:50 The War Between TRAILER7:51 The War Between EPISODE TITLES & DESCRIPTIONS12:24 2026 Special Hasn't Been Written Yet18:00 HBO Max Leak?21:31 Fake AI 'Leaked' Photos25:06 Series 10 Soundtrack Release Date25:48 Peter Capaldi Going on Tour26:19 Red Twilight27:13 Craziest Fan Theories1:45:35 Closing ThoughtsCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

Is this THE best episode of Doctor Who? That's what Kat & Tip are here to discuss, 10 years on from its original broadcast. Does this story deserve its status as the best of the best?PLUS! We cover a heap of Who news from the last few weeks, as well as a cheeky little update from Says WHO HQ about a cool thing we've been cooking up recently.TIMECODES BELOW FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO JUMP AROUND:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start2:54 'The War Between' Air Dates / Speculation7:21 Homo Aqua "Controversy"9:41 Russell T Davies Empire Interview11:00 'The Sea Devils' Re-Edit18:22 'Born Again' Upload24:03 AI Upscaling in The Collection: Season 1327:39 Missing Episodes Coming Soon?33:25 Tom Baker Awarded an MBE34:30 Paul McGann in the New Special?39:29 Heaven Sent Review1:53:14 Listener Thoughts2:03:33 Trivia2:17:56 Pod News / Closing ThoughtsCONTACT:Email - thesayswhopod@gmail.comX/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

In anticipation of Doctor Who Day, this week's episode is the second part of a MASSIVE discussion we had with the lovely Phil Hawkins all about the show's many anniversary stories. In this part, we cover all the modern anniversaries, from The Day of the Doctor to the three Fourteenth Doctor specials for the 60th anniversary (as well as many, many tangents...)If you haven't already, you can listen to the first part of our chat with Phil, where we covered the classic anniversaries from The Three Doctors, all the way through to Scream of the Shalka.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start0:50 The Day of the Doctor33:44 60th Anniversary Specials40:36 The Star Beast53:56 Wild Blue Yonder1:05:25 The Giggle1:31:02 Closing ThoughtsPhil Hawkins:YouTube: @CulturePhilterX/Twitter: @CulturePhilterCONTACT:Email - thesayswhopod@gmail.comX/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

In anticipation of Doctor Who Day, this week's episode is the first part of a MASSIVE discussion we had with the lovely Phil Hawkins all about the show's many anniversary stories. In this part, we cover all the classic anniversaries, from The Three Doctors, all the way through to Scream of the Shalka (as well as many, many tangents...)Make sure to join us next week, where we'll be continuing our chat with Phil, talking all about the 50th anniversary special, The Day of the Doctor, and the three Fourteenth Doctor specials for the 60th anniversary...TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start3:29 The Three Doctors30:13 The Five Doctors48:58 Dimensions in Time1:04:26 Scream of the ShalkaPhil Hawkins:YouTube: @CulturePhilterX/Twitter: @CulturePhilterCONTACT:Email - thesayswhopod@gmail.comX/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

IT LIVES! This week, Kat & Tip are here to talk about the news of Doctor Who's return for Christmas 2026, and speculating on what might be in store for us.PLUS! We find ourselves on the surface of the red planet in 2059, where the Doctor finds himself at the heart of a terrible tragedy that is unfolding inside Bowie Base One. Water always wins. But he is the Time Lord Victorious.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start6:33 News (Doctor Who Returning!)50:19 The Waters of Mars REVIEW1:55:03 Trivia2:06:49 Closing ThoughtsCONTACT:Email - thesayswhopod@gmail.comX/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

'Hiding behind the sofa' is a phrase that became synonymous with Doctor Who in its early years, and it's easy to see why. Over its 60+ years on the air, the show has provided us with countless scares and creepy setpieces that could rival even the greatest examples of the horror genre. To conclude our Spooky October season, Kat & Tip are joined by ​⁠ to talk the scariest moments of all of Doctor Who...TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start4:48 Scairest Moments1:30:45 Listener Suggestions1:45:45 Closing ThoughtsTharries: YouTube:@TharriesX/Twitter: @TharriesYTCONTACT:Email - thesayswhopod@gmail.comX/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

"I am Sutekh the Destroyer. Where I tread, I leave nothing but dust and darkness... I find that good."This week, Pyramids of Mars turns 50 years old. So to celebrate Sutekh's birthday, Kat & Tip review this iconic story - does it live up to its glowing reputation? And is this the BEST story of classic Doctor Who?TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro4:33 Review1:09:20 TriviaYou can catch Kat as part of The Community Show at this month's MCM Comic Con in London (Sun 26 Oct, 1pm, Creators Stage).You can get tickets here: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us/tickets.htmlCONTACT:Email - thesayswhopod@gmail.comX/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

If there's one thing Doctor Who isn't short of, it's monsters. Over 60+ years, the show has itself a whole host of creatures and ghouls ready to terrorise the Doctor and co. And this week, as part of our Spooky October season, Kat & Tip are joined by Jack Alexander to discuss some of the very best of the Whoniverse's rogues gallery.Jack Alexander is co-host of the An Awful Lot of Running Podcast, which has recently returned for its second series! He also hosts Doctor Who: The Community Show at MCM Comic Con, and portrays the Red Twilight Doctor for 77 Years' audio series of the same name.You can catch both Jack and Kat in The Community Show at this month's MCM Comic Con in London (Sun 26 Oct, 1pm, Creators Stage).You can get tickets here: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us/tickets.htmlTIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start10:47 The Kandyman14:16 Not-Things18:55 Cybermen26:24 The Empty Child33:35 Autons41:20 Weeping Angels52:04 Kantrofarri57:30 Zygons1:04:28 Crap Doctor Who Monsters1:13:17 Daleks1:29:00 Closing ThoughtsJack Alexander: linktr.ee/Jack_AlexanderAn Awful Lot of Running Pod: linktr.ee/anawfullotofrunningCONTACT:Email - thesayswhopod@gmail.comX/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

BONUS EPISODE ALERT!Following on from last week's review of The Chimes of Midnight, Kat & Tip had the pleasure of being joined by the delightful Robert Shearman to talk about his new novelisations, his writing career, and all things Doctor Who.WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: youtu.be/IWO3LR-GfLERob's brand new novelisations of 'The Chimes of Midnight' and 'Jubilee' are both available now!The Chimes of Midnight: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/469652/doctor-who-the-chimes-of-midnight-by-shearman-robert/9781785949593Jubilee: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/469563/doctor-who-jubilee-by-shearman-robert/9781785949579CONTACT:Email - thesayswhopod@gmail.comX/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

Continuing our Spooky October season, we're taking a side-step into the world of expanded media with one of the most talked about and highly-regarded Big Finish releases: The Chimes of Midnight. An absolute favourite of Tip's, but a first-time listen for Kat - what do we make of this twisted murder mystery, almost 25 years later?TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start10:26 Review2:11:57 TriviaCONTACT:Email - thesayswhopod@gmail.comX/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

It's the start of our Spooky October season, and we're taking a dive into the deep for a creepy timey-timey tale. Toby Whithouse's Under the Lake/Before the Flood turns 10 years old this week, so what do Kat & Tip make of this Peter Capaldi underwater ghost story?TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start14:41 Review1:43:45 TriviaCONTACT:Email - thesayswhopod@gmail.comX/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

Which Doctor has the best first episode? This week, that's exactly what Kat and special guest co-host  ⁨@HarboWholmes are here to discuss.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start10:13 Rose23:50 The Eleventh Hour30:28 Deep Breath42:26 The Christmas Invasion1:01:00 The Woman Who Fell to Earth1:05:00 The Star Beast1:11:53 The Church on Ruby Road1:21:28 Closing ThoughtsHarboWholmes (TipTwo):YouTube -  ⁨@HarboWholmes⁩  X/Twitter - @HarboWholmes Instagram - @HarboWholmesCONTACT:Email - thesayswhopod@gmail.comX/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley