739 episodes

Join Joe Ford as he waltzes all around the world (via whatever means the internet allows) and undertakes Doctor Who commentaries with a wide range of wonderful contributors. Fans, podcasters, online reviewers, writers, actors...the USP of this podcast is it's variety of guests and the fact that they all bring their own unique perspective to the podcast. The guest chooses the story, be it one they love, hate or are completely indifferent, and amongst the gossip is trivia, critique and personal experience.

A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast Joe Ford

    • TV & Film
    • 4.8 • 50 Ratings

Join Joe Ford as he waltzes all around the world (via whatever means the internet allows) and undertakes Doctor Who commentaries with a wide range of wonderful contributors. Fans, podcasters, online reviewers, writers, actors...the USP of this podcast is it's variety of guests and the fact that they all bring their own unique perspective to the podcast. The guest chooses the story, be it one they love, hate or are completely indifferent, and amongst the gossip is trivia, critique and personal experience.

    Talks to 2/3rds of The Polis Box about Lee's choice of The War Machines (3/4)

    Talks to 2/3rds of The Polis Box about Lee's choice of The War Machines (3/4)

    Joe, Lee & Cam; 'They look as if they're preparing an arsenal to blow up London.' Are War Machines cut price Daleks? Why precisely is WOTAN doing this and to what end? And why is Michael Ferguson one of the best directors Doctor Who ever scored?

    • 24 min
    Hamster Book Club - Goth Opera (featuring Luke Sims-Jenkins & Andrew Swann)

    Hamster Book Club - Goth Opera (featuring Luke Sims-Jenkins & Andrew Swann)

    Join Joe, Luke & Andrew as we face creatures of the night with a taste for blood, colons (ask Andrew) and universal domination. Is this the classic of repute? Extract by Ken Moss.

    • 1 hr 46 min
    Talks to 2/3rds of The Polis Box about Lee's choice of The War Machines (2/4)

    Talks to 2/3rds of The Polis Box about Lee's choice of The War Machines (2/4)

    Joe, Cam & Lee; 'It was if something enormous and terrific was trying to absorb me!' We get onto the thorny subject of Dodo's departure, how Hartnell is still the man and just how important branding is for evil super computers. Cam explains what a heterosexual mouth is.

    • 31 min
    Talks to 2/3rds of The Polis Box about Lee's choice of The War Machines (1/4)

    Talks to 2/3rds of The Polis Box about Lee's choice of The War Machines (1/4)

    Joe, Lee & Cam; 'Come on Dodo, the Navy's in trouble...hiii!' Lee has done extensive research, Cam has done none...how will we navigate this richly important story together with this amount of knowledge and ignorance? Court is in session!

    • 36 min
    Hamster Extra - Freebie! Hamster at the Movies

    Hamster Extra - Freebie! Hamster at the Movies

    A little taste of the madness that occurs in the Hamster Extra universe - this time Mark Rawlins & I give an insane reading on the latest movies with watched. Be warned - it’s an eclectic bunch! https://buymeacoffee.com/hamsterpenknife

    • 44 min
    Talks to the Dream Team Si Hart & Frazer Gregory about their choice of The Five Doctors

    Talks to the Dream Team Si Hart & Frazer Gregory about their choice of The Five Doctors

    Joe, Si & Frazer; ‘A chance of remeeting old friends…’ Si was 8 and Joe & Frazer were 4 when The Five Doctors was born. The people pleaser, the ultimate anniversary, the serotonin hit. Let’s explore the magic.

    • 2 hrs 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
50 Ratings

50 Ratings

SlayerBuffy ,

Brilliant

Followed Joe over from Bite Me. This is equally brilliant.

Munrocat73 ,

I love it!

Very knowledgable and always welcoming. The Hamfam is great!

Iain Martin ,

A must-listen

This is a must-listen. So funny, and it always wears its love for Doctor Who on its stylish-yet-affordable sleeve.

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