300 episodes

A Doctor Who fan podcast in which we analyze the themes, stories and symbolism of the BBC TV Series 'Doctor Who'.

Secrets of Doctor Who StarQuest Media

    • TV & Film
    • 4.9 • 109 Ratings

A Doctor Who fan podcast in which we analyze the themes, stories and symbolism of the BBC TV Series 'Doctor Who'.

    Warriors of the Deep

    Warriors of the Deep

    WHO363: The 5th Doctor is caught in an undersea Cold War thriller that mixes in two old foes as well. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the highs and lows of the story; the more than usually bad effects; and the ethical underpinnings of the Silurians and Sea Devils.

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    * You can watch new Doctor Who episodes outside the UK on Disney+ and on the BBC in the UK.

    * You can watch most Classic Doctor Who on Britbox, which is a subscription service, but some must be purchased separately on iTunes or Amazon. Eighth Doctor audio stories may be purchased at Big Finish or on Audible.com, and may be available free on Spotify or at the Tardis wiki. (SQPN has no affiliation with Britbox or Big Finish.)

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    • 53 min
    The Androids of Tara

    The Androids of Tara

    WHO362: Prisoner of Zenda in space! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 4th Doctor story and Romana’s active role in it; the use of androids and technology in a feudal society; and the story’s exploration of social class, technology, and hierarchy.

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    * Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

    * You can watch new Doctor Who episodes outside the UK on Disney+ and on the BBC in the UK.

    * You can watch most Classic Doctor Who on Britbox, which is a subscription service, but some must be purchased separately on iTunes or Amazon. Eighth Doctor audio stories may be purchased at Big Finish or on Audible.com, and may be available free on Spotify or at the Tardis wiki. (SQPN has no affiliation with Britbox or Big Finish.)

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    * Purchase books, Blu-rays, and more at the Secrets of Doctor Who store.

    * Join the conversation at the Secrets of Doctor Who Facebook page.

    * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord

    * Send us your feedback or comments at doctorwho@sqpn.com



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    • 50 min
    Frontier in Space

    Frontier in Space

    WHO361: The 3rd Doctor on the frontier! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story of conflict between Earth and the Draconian Empire, manipulated by the Master and the Daleks, including the Cold War themes, political prisoners, and Jo’s character development.

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    * Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

    * You can watch new Doctor Who episodes outside the UK on Disney+ and on the BBC in the UK.

    * You can watch most Classic Doctor Who on Britbox, which is a subscription service, but some must be purchased separately on iTunes or Amazon. Eighth Doctor audio stories may be purchased at Big Finish or on Audible.com, and may be available free on Spotify or at the Tardis wiki. (SQPN has no affiliation with Britbox or Big Finish.)

    * Get the official Secrets of Star Doctor Who t-shirt at sqpn.com/merch.

    * Purchase books, Blu-rays, and more at the Secrets of Doctor Who store.

    * Join the conversation at the Secrets of Doctor Who Facebook page.

    * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord

    * Send us your feedback or comments at doctorwho@sqpn.com



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    • 50 min
    The Invasion

    The Invasion

    WHO360: UNIT’s origin. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 2nd Doctor story of a Cyberman invasion of Earth featuring the Brigadier. They discuss the ethical dilemmas of technology raised, as well as parallels to some contemporary figures in society.

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    * Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

    * You can watch new Doctor Who episodes outside the UK on Disney+ and on the BBC in the UK.

    * You can watch most Classic Doctor Who on Britbox, which is a subscription service, but some must be purchased separately on iTunes or Amazon. Eighth Doctor audio stories may be purchased at Big Finish or on Audible.com, and may be available free on Spotify or at the Tardis wiki. (SQPN has no affiliation with Britbox or Big Finish.)

    * Get the official Secrets of Star Doctor Who t-shirt at sqpn.com/merch.

    * Purchase books, Blu-rays, and more at the Secrets of Doctor Who store.

    * Join the conversation at the Secrets of Doctor Who Facebook page.

    * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord

    * Send us your feedback or comments at doctorwho@sqpn.com



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    • 51 min
    Precious Annihilation

    Precious Annihilation

    WHO359: River Song and the 10th Doctor are back. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this audio story featuring exploding jewels, an alien ghost, and a deadly sea voyage, including the ethical dilemmas around the preservation of civilizations.

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    * Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

    * You can watch new Doctor Who episodes outside the UK on Disney+ and on the BBC in the UK.

    * You can watch most Classic Doctor Who on Britbox, which is a subscription service, but some must be purchased separately on iTunes or Amazon. Eighth Doctor audio stories may be purchased at Big Finish or on Audible.com, and may be available free on Spotify or at the Tardis wiki. (SQPN has no affiliation with Britbox or Big Finish.)

    * Get the official Secrets of Star Doctor Who t-shirt at sqpn.com/merch.

    * Purchase books, Blu-rays, and more at the Secrets of Doctor Who store.

    * Join the conversation at the Secrets of Doctor Who Facebook page.

    * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord

    * Send us your feedback or comments at doctorwho@sqpn.com



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    Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.

    • 34 min
    The Myth Makers

    The Myth Makers

    WHO358: The First Doctor in the Trojan War! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss the humor and history of the Doctor’s visit to Troy; the departure of Vicki; connections to the Iliad and the Odyssey; and the “true” origin of the Trojan Horse.

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    * “Billy Hartnell’s Cranky Time Lord Band” (a 1st Doctor Who/Beatles parody medley) – YouTube

    * Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

    * You can watch new Doctor Who episodes outside the UK on Disney+ and on the BBC in the UK.

    * You can watch most Classic Doctor Who on Britbox, which is a subscription service, but some must be purchased separately on iTunes or Amazon. Eighth Doctor audio stories may be purchased at Big Finish or on Audible.com, and may be available free on Spotify or at the Tardis wiki. (SQPN has no affiliation with Britbox or Big Finish.)

    * Get the official Secrets of Star Doctor Who t-shirt at sqpn.com/merch.

    * Purchase books, Blu-rays, and more at the Secrets of Doctor Who store.

    * Join the conversation at the Secrets of Doctor Who Facebook page.

    * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord

    * Send us your feedback or comments at doctorwho@sqpn.com



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    Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.

    • 1 hr 8 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
109 Ratings

109 Ratings

Hamish MacPhereson ,

Brilliant

An excellent podcast. Thorough analysis of the individual episodes of Doctor Who. Always entertaining and illuminating with cogent analysis of many aspects of the series. Well worth a listen for even marginal fans of the series.

tomabs76 ,

Insightful podcast to get in-depth on classic and current who.

greatly recommend this podcast, one of the best out there

Tilley Willow ,

Dr Who review with a moral compass

Great podcast! Love the review of not only "New" Dr. Who, but classic Dr. Who as well as audio plays. Keep up the good work.

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