The Happiness Patrol

Welcome to The Happiness Patrol... We are a fan-based Doctor Who podcast. Come along for the adventure as we bring you informative news and views on all things Doctor Who. Find the latest Matt Smith sightings, classic and new Who reviews as well as Convention updates and other 'WHO' fan group activities. "Lighthearted, fast, fun, and spreading happiness across the universe!" Check out our blog at: http://thehappinesspatrol.blogspot.com HAPPINESS WILL PREVAIL!

Episode 155: Our Summer Special

Hey there gang!  On this edition of The Happiness Patrol, Nancy & Charles are enjoying free beer and chicken wings somewhere south of San Francisco, while Lew and Michelle are melting in the heat of Orlando and Austin.  It's all part of our SUMMERTIME SPECIAL! A hodgepodge of topics ranging from The 2015 Christmas Special-Husbands of River Song, to what's going on with Minister of Chance. Plus, the usual hi-jinks of our crew...back together after a much too long break. So sit back, relax...or, get your exercise on...or, however you listen, get ready for a good one this week on... The Happiness Patrol Episode 155: Our Summer Special 

07-28
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Episode 154: Coconut Water and Other Delights

This time on The Happiness Patrol, we are joined by special guest Terry Lightfoot from The Dirty Whoers Podcast to help us discuss the ins and outs of the last three episodes of Season Nine. YES!  We cover Face The Rave, Heaven Sent and Hell Bound as we treat these threeas 'The Last Days Of Clara Oswald' trilogy. It's an extra long listen, clocking in at 1:15, so I hope you are sitting comfortably. The Happiness Patrol Episode 154: Coconut Water and Other Delights

01-10
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Episode 153: Nap Time for Uncle Lew

Welcome back to The Happiness Patrol! This week we talk about Sleep No More, written by Mark Gatiss.  Joining us with our discussion is former Happiness Patroller, Miss Lela S. and her little sleepy dog. It's a laid back, relaxing chat about the second most hated episode of Nu Who since Love & Monsters. wow. THIS WEEK ON THE HAPPINESS PATROL PODCAST! The Happiness Patrol Episode 153: Nap Time For Uncle Lew

12-12
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LI WHO Special Edition: Live With Paul McGann and Daphne Ashbrook

Friday night was a special one at L.I. Who 3 because The Happiness Patrol  had the fortune and pleasure of interviewing the dynamic duo of Paul McGann and Daphne Ashbrook! (Grace and Doctor Number Eight) Now we can share this with you thanks to the great folks at L.I. Who for recording this very special addition of The Happiness Patrol. *ed note: you may hear a bit of noise on this podcast, and I apologize, but, that's the risk you sometimes take with a live recording.  ENJOY! The Happiness Patrol LI WHO Special Edition: Live With Paul McGann and Daphne Ashbrook

11-30
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SPECIAL EDITION: L.I. Who 3 Wrap-Up

After a fantastic time in Long Island at L.I. Who 3, The Happiness Patrol wraps it up with a special recording on The Long Island Railroad. Joining us in the journey are our friends Heather M and Mike from Australia. ALSO, a slightly intoxicated Uncle Lew interviews Alisa and Scott from The Doctor Puppet! It's another first from The Happiness Patrol (cuz we have never recorded from a train) ALL ABOARD The Happiness Patrol: SPECIAL EDITION LI WHO 3 Wrap Up!!

11-28
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Episode 152: Sucker Punch With The Staggering Stories

It's LIVE from L.I. Who in New York! The Happiness Patrol with very special guest The Staggering Stories Podcast joining forces to talk about The Zygon Invasion/Inversion! Oh yes, there is alcohol involved but no worries, We managed to hit all the high points! EXTRA Special guests our new friends at The Doctor Puppet! We meet Alisa and Scott AND all the extra cute stop motion puppets! All this and more on... The Happiness Patrol Episode 152: Sucker Punch with Staggering Stories

11-24
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Episode 151: It Was A Dark And Stormy Night

Welcome back to The Happiness Patrol as this time we take on 'The Girl Who Died & The Woman Who Lived' Who out there thought that Maisie Williams would end up being Romana??  Just me?? Lew, Chaz and Nancy talk all about it and maybe, just maybe answer a few questions that are nagging you poor tired brain. All this and more on this week's  The Happiness Patrol Episode 151: It Was A Dark And Stormy Night

10-30
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Episode 150: Let's Get Wet!

Hello hello hello! Time for a good look at how to properly write some Doctor Who! Needless to say, we here at The Happiness Patrol had a wonderful time watching  Under The Lake and Before The Flood. Sit back and relax with your headphones as we discuss everything Toby Whithouse on this week's installment of  The Happiness Patrol Episode 150: Let's Get Wet

10-16
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Episode 149: Beneath The Planet Of The Daleks

Welcome to Season 9 of Doctor Who! The Doctor is back and The Happiness Patrol is back to report on it all! No need to look any further!  You've found the Doctor Who Podcast  to meet your every need! So sit back and relax as this week on The Happiness Patrol we cover the ins and outs of The Magician's Apprentice and The Witch's Familiar plus, a little bit more on  The Happiness Patrol Episode 149: Beneath The Planet Of The Daleks

10-06
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Episode 148: Slumming with Schapansky

This week on The Happiness Patrol, Lewis and Nancy talk about the Season Nine Trailer with very special guest: Steven Schapansky of Radio Free Skaro! Hijinks await you and speculation abounds on this week's very special edition of your favorite Doctor Who Podcast... The Happiness Patrol Episode 148: Slumming with Schapansky

08-09
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Episode 147: Romana On The Beach

On today's Happiness Patrol the gang travels back to the season 18 opener, The Leisure Hive. It's been awhile since I've watched this one and I have to say, it's a good one. So sit back relax and put your feet up (unless you're driving to work). The Happiness Patrol Starts NOW! The Happiness Patrol Episode 147: Romana On The Beach

07-13
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Episode 146: An Ark. In Space.

This week on The Happiness Patrol we take look at the Tom Baker classic: ARK IN SPACE! Oh, and it's just as good as we remembered. Chaz, Lew and Nancy give you their two cents on everything that makes this one SO CLASSIC right now on The Happiness Patrol Episode 146: An Ark. In Space.

06-08
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Episode 145: A Bunch Of Con Men

Everybody loves a good Con! And, The Happiness Patrol has seen alot of them!   This episode we bring you the low down on a few that have just happened, and a few upcoming Who conventions you don't wanna miss! Also, happy birthday David Tennant. AND, NEW WHO TURNS 10! All this and more on The Happiness Patrol Episode 145: A Bunch Of Con Men

04-26
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Episode 144: Coming Down From Gallifrey

This week we present ...not exactly a wrap-up, but more of a 'gentle coming down' from the high that was Gallifrey One. Also, the world has lost one of the greats:  Leonard Nimoy pasted away this week. BUT, we got to talk to Sylvester McCoy's son Sam.  (he's always fun) This and more of this week's installment of The Happiness Patrol. The Happiness Patrol Episode 144: Coming Down From Gallifrey

03-07
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Presents: Gally 26 Before You Go

The Happiness Patrol tells you what to expect at Gallifrey 26. LA is beautiful this time of year so what better way to enjoy it by staying indoors and watching tons of Doctor Who!  (just kidding) The Gallifrey One Doctor Who Convention is the largest and longest running fan run convention in the USA.  Each year thousands of us (Whovians) gather and celebrate our show. Here is our annually Pre-Gally podcast telling you what to expect this year before you get on that plane heading for Gally 26! The Happiness Patrol Presents: Gally 26 Before You Go

02-09
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Episode 143: A Chat With Linzi Gold

This week on The Happiness Patrol, we sit and talk to Linzi Gold. Who is she?  Well, she's the daughter of Sam Stone and a major young talent in her own right! They are raising money with an Indie-Go-Go campaign to record a demo and you can help. So sit back relax, and listen to The Happiness Patrol! The Happiness Patrol Episode 143: A Chat With Linzi Gold

01-24
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Episode 142: The HOA Took My TARDIS Away

Today we talk to LeAnn Moder and her husband David about their TARDIS. Their Home Owner's Association wrote them a letter saying move your TARDIS or else. What happened next was pretty great! So sit back relax and enjoy this week's The Happiness Patrol Episode 142: The HOA Took My TARDIS Away

01-18
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Episode 141: Dr Mew Debut

It was Last Christmas when I watched Alien.  Wait...no, that's not right.  The last time I saw Santa he was riding a Norelco electric razor...no, no...that's not it either.  I remember waking up with a black cat wearing an eye-patch...nah...that must have been a dream... or was it?? The Happiness Patrol Episode 141: Dr Mew Debut

01-03
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One On One With Daphne Ashbrook

This week The Happiness Patrol is proud to welcome back long time friend of our podcast the first companion of the eighth Doctor and one of our favorite people, the lovely Daphne Ashbrook. We talk about her love of music, LI Who 2 and her brand new CD, 'All Good Dreamers' Go get it at www.daphneashbrook.com and tell her you heard it on The Happiness Patrol!   The Happiness Patrol: One on One with Daphne Ashbrook

11-27
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LIVE Fifth Anniversary Event at LI WHO

What better way to celebrate The Happiness Patrol's Fifth Anniversary than to interview not one, not two but THREE of Patrick Troughton's companions?!? For this episode we are LIVE ON STAGE at LI WHO in Long Island New York talking with Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury and Deborah Watling. A must listen. The Happiness Patrol: LIVE Fifth Anniversary Event at LI WHO

11-16
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