Back To The TARDIS: A Retrospective Podcast

A retrospective podcast that discusses an episode of the 2005 revival of Doctor Who each week.

Episode 131: The Third Doctor's Unmatched Swag Levels (Classic S7S1: "Spearhead From Space)

In which cars and clothes are stolen, shop windows are smashed off-screen, and the classic era reinvents itself spectacularly. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Follow the hosts: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL https://twitter.com/awhoreaborealis https://twitter.com/agpenis SHOW NOTES: Classic S7S1: “Spearhead From Space” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.wiki/wiki/Spearhead_from_Space_(TV_story) “Spearhead From Space” transcript: https://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/7-1.htm Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

03-22
54:16

Episode 130: And Then... (S2S8: "The Chase")

In which locations rapidly change, Daleks repeatedly job, and Terry Nation had one too many ideas. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Follow the hosts: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL https://twitter.com/awhoreaborealis https://twitter.com/agpenis SHOW NOTES: Classic S2S8: “The Chase” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Chase_(TV_story) “The Chase” transcript: https://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/2-8.htm Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

02-23
44:38

Episode 129: The "Girl Dinner" of Doctor Who (S26S2: "Ghost Light")

In which we discuss the Doctor Who episode of all time. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Follow the hosts: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL https://twitter.com/awhoreaborealis https://twitter.com/agpenis SHOW NOTES: S26S2: “Ghost Light” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Ghost_Light_(TV_story) “Ghost Light” transcript: https://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/26-2.htm Lungbarrow on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Lungbarrow_(novel)?so=search Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

02-08
47:28

Episode 128: You're A Very Beautiful Woman (...Probably) (Classic S17S2: "City of Death")

In which we gush over an absolute classic. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Follow the hosts: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL https://twitter.com/awhoreaborealis https://twitter.com/agpenis SHOW NOTES: S17S2: “City of Death” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/City_of_Death_(TV_story) “City of Death” transcript: https://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/17-2.htm “David Agnew (writer)” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/David_Agnew_(writer)?so=search Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

01-25
01:03:10

Episode 127: Goblin King? MORE LIKE GOBLIN DEEZ-- (2023 Christmas Special: "The Church on Ruby Road"

In which introductions are made, songs are sung, and a new era is born. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Follow the hosts: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL https://twitter.com/awhoreaborealis https://twitter.com/agpenis SHOW NOTES: 2023 Christmas Special: “The Church on Ruby Road” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Church_on_Ruby_Road_(TV_story) “The Church on Ruby Road” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/40-05.html Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

01-11
01:14:40

Episode 126: My Life Has Been Sufficiently Spiced, Thank You Very Much (2023 60th Anniversary Special 3: "The Giggle")

In which we discuss silly accents, showrunner headcanons, and an excessive amount of plot points.. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Follow the hosts: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL https://twitter.com/awhoreaborealis https://twitter.com/angelharasser SHOW NOTES: 2023 60th Anniversary Special 3: “The Giggle” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Giggle_(TV_story) “The Giggle” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/40-03.html The Toymaker on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Toymaker Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

01-05
01:34:08

Episode 125: Defying Mavity (2023 60th Anniversary Special 2: "Wild Blue Yonder")

In which we gush over clever directing, old plot points make a surprise appearance, and we have a multi-doctor story (though not in the way you’d expect). Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Follow the hosts: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL https://twitter.com/awhoreaborealis https://twitter.com/angelharasser SHOW NOTES: 2023 60th Anniversary Special 2: “Wild Blue Yonder” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Wild_Blue_Yonder_(TV_story) “Wild Blue Yonder” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/40-02.html “Gravity” (AKA “mavity”) on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Gravity?so=search Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

12-28
01:21:36

Episode 124: We're SO Back!! (2023 60th Anniversary Special 1: "The Star Beast")

In which familiar faces return, themes are slightly botched, and Beeps are Meeped. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Follow the hosts: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL https://twitter.com/awhoreaborealis ⁠https://twitter.com/agpenis⁠ SHOW NOTES: 2023 60th Anniversary Special 1: “The Star Beast” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Star_Beast_(TV_story) “Doctor Who and the Star Beast” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Doctor_Who_and_the_Star_Beast_(comic_story) “The Star Beast” transcript: https://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/40-01.html Japanese dub Beep the Meep: https://twitter.com/therebeloftime/status/1728830658641068405 Japanese dub evil Beep the Meep: https://twitter.com/therebeloftime/status/1728861025628467430?t=aDdoAXkAFQi-qbP7VCerOw&s=19 Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

12-19
01:16:40

Episode 123: Doctor, I Let You Go (2017 Christmas Special: "Twice Upon A Time")

In which we bid farewell for now. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b2tardispod Follow the hosts: Geoff: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL Aurora: https://twitter.com/awhoreaborealis Abby: https://twitter.com/angelharasser SHOW NOTES: 2017 Christmas Special: “Twice Upon A Time” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Twice_Upon_a_Time_(TV_story) “Twice Upon A Time” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-13.html Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

01-11
41:40

Episode 122: Without Hope, Without Witness, Without Reward (S10E11/12: "World Enough And Time/The Doctor Falls")

In which we reach the beginning of the end. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b2tardispod Follow the hosts: Geoff: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL Lucifer: https://twitter.com/awhoreaborealis Mythra: https://twitter.com/himejoshichaser SHOW NOTES: S10E11: “World Enough and Time” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/World_Enough_and_Time_(TV_story) “World Enough and Time” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-11.html S10E12: “The Doctor Falls” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Doctor_Falls_(TV_story) “The Doctor Falls” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-12.html Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

12-29
01:04:54

Episode 121: The End of The Old Normal (S10E10: "The Eaters of Light")

In which we find a hidden gem. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b2tardispod Follow the hosts: Geoff: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL Lucifer: https://twitter.com/awhoreaborealis Abby: https://twitter.com/himejoshichaser SHOW NOTES: S10E10: “The Eaters of Light” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Eaters_of_Light_(TV_story) “Eaters of Light” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-10.html Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

12-08
39:16

Episode 120: What Was He Cooking? (S9E9: "Empress of Mars")

In which we bid Mark Gatiss adieu. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b2tardispod Follow the hosts: Geoff: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL Aurora: https://twitter.com/OfMiceAndFems Rose: https://twitter.com/himejoshichaser SHOW NOTES: S10E9: “Empress of Mars” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Empress_of_Mars_(TV_story)?so=search “Empress” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-9.html Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

12-02
43:04

Episode 119: So That's Why They Call It The Skeleton Dome (S10E7/8: "The Pyramid at the End of the World/The Lie of the Land")

In which we finally get the rest of the Monks out of the way. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b2tardispod Follow the hosts: Geoff: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL Aurora: https://twitter.com/OfMiceAndFems Lumine: https://twitter.com/himejoshichaser Elise: https://twitter.com/eliseMANGOM1LK SHOW NOTES: S10E7: “The Pyramid at the End of the World” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pyramid_at_the_End_of_the_World_(TV_story) “Pyramid” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-7.html S10E8: “The Lie of the Land” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Lie_of_the_Land_(TV_story) “Lie of the Land” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-8.html Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

11-27
57:56

Episode 118: In Which We Split A Trilogy Into Two Episodes (S10E6: "Extremis")

In which we discuss the only good Monks episode. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b2tardispod Follow the hosts: Geoff: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL Aurora: https://twitter.com/OfMiceAndFems Lumine: https://twitter.com/himejoshichaser SHOW NOTES: S10E6: “Extremis” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Extremis_(TV_story) “Extremis” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-6.html Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

11-10
38:02

Episode 117: Guess Tim Curry Was Wrong (S10E5: "Oxygen")

In which we discuss the twin cold, unfeeling horrors of space and capitalism. Also in which Geoff was so busy that he wasn't able to edit this week-old episode til today. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b2tardispod Follow the hosts: Geoff: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL Aurora: https://twitter.com/OfMiceAndFems Lumine: https://twitter.com/himejoshichaser SHOW NOTES: S10E5: “Oxygen” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Oxygen_(TV_story) “Oxygen” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-5.html Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

10-29
35:04

Episode 116: Who's There? (S10E4: "Knock Knock")

In which we discuss perfectly serviceable filler. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b2tardispod Follow the hosts: Geoff: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL Aurora: https://twitter.com/awhoreaborealis SHOW NOTES: S10E4: “Knock Knock” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Knock_Knock_(TV_story) “Knock Knock” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-4.html Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

10-12
35:44

Episode 115: Editor Geoff With The Assist (S10E3: "Thin Ice")

It wouldn’t be a Doctor Who podcast without us having to deal with lost material, right?. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b2tardispod Follow the hosts: Geoff: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL Nymphadora: https://twitter.com/OfMiceAndFems Kanaya: SHOW NOTES: S10E3: “Thin Ice” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Thin_Ice_(TV_story) “Thin Ice” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-3.html Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

10-04
34:26

Episode 114: Kneecap Your Metaphor With A Landlord Analogy (S10E2: "Smile")

In which we discuss Peak Comfort Food. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b2tardispod Follow the hosts: Geoff: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL Aurora: https://twitter.com/OfMiceAndFems Kanaya: SHOW NOTES: S10E2: “Smile” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Smile_(TV_story) “Smile” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-2.html Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

09-20
34:12

Episode 113: [insert Uhaul Lesbian joke here] (S10E1: "The Pilot")

In which we reflect on 2017. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b2tardispod Follow the hosts: Geoff: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL Aurora: https://twitter.com/OfMiceAndFems Lumine: https://twitter.com/untilfearleaves SHOW NOTES: S10E1: “The Pilot” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pilot_(TV_story) “The Pilot” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-1.html Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

09-06
51:38

Episode 112: CW's Doctor Who (2016 Christmas Special: "The Return of Doctor Mysterio")

In which we go full CW-core. Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/B2TARDISpod Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b2tardispod Follow the hosts: Geoff: https://twitter.com/WheatleyDL Aurora: https://twitter.com/OfMiceAndFems Al-Haitham: https://twitter.com/untilfearleaves SHOW NOTES: 2016 Christmas Special: “The Return of Doctor Mysterio” on TARDIS Data Core: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Return_of_Doctor_Mysterio_(TV_story) “Doctor Mysterio” transcript: http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/36-0.html Opening theme arranged by Geoff Norman-Anderson Closing theme is "Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland/index.html

08-31
49:58

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