Doctor Who Flashcast

4.9 (28)
AFTER SHOWS
UPDATED BIWEEKLY

Jason Snell, Erika Ensign, and Chip Sudderth have a post-episode discussion of “Doctor Who” that’s always bigger on the inside.

JUN 22

"Empire of Death" (S1E9)

We wrap up this first Disney+/BBC season by accentuating the positive where we can find it, before finally giving in and explaining all the ways this episode failed. Perhaps things will be better at Christmas. We’ll see you then!...

53 min
JUN 15

"The Legend of Ruby Sunday" (S1E8)

It’s part one of a two-part finale, which leaves Jason and Chip struggling with how to judge it. But somehow we find a way—and it mostly leaves us feeling frustrated....

42 min
JUN 8

"Rogue" (S1E7)

The roguish Jonathan Groff appears amid an extended riff on “Bridgerton.” Jason recommends a different Netflix series. Erika gives this episode a very high rating. Chip wonders about the metatextuality of it all. Was this episode for the cosplaying birds? Or could we not get it out of our heads?...

55 min
JUN 1

"Dot and Bubble" (S1E6)

Did you enjoy the work? Afterward, did you spend time thinking about what it meant? When you start to analyze it, does it offer several interesting interpretations? Does the intent of the author inform, or is it irrelevant? We’re talking about art in general, and this week’s episode of “Doctor Who” in particular....

47 min
MAY 25

"73 Yards" (S1E5)

A spooky story told around a campfire, involving the adventures of Ruby Sunday and the mystery of the woman standing 66.66666667 meters away from her at all times. Vibes! We’re here for the vibes....

49 min
MAY 19

"Boom" (S1E4)

Former showrunner Steven Moffat joins the new-new-series party with an episode set almost entirely in a bomb crater. The Doctor can’t move, and can’t emote too much, but he can still attempt to control the world around him. We talk about Moffat’s return, the importance of getting Ruby up to speed as a companion, and much more!...

49 min
MAY 13

"The Devil's Chord" (S1E3)

Jinkx Monsoon stars in an episode where an otherworldly force beyond the Doctor’s abilities manages to steal all music and potentially set off a human apocalypse. Oh, also the Beatles are there—but they don’t really matter. And there’s a musical number at the end—but it doesn’t really matter, either. These are the problems....

46 min
MAY 11

"Space Babies" (S1E2)

“Doctor Who” regnerates for a whole new first season on Disney+. Russell T Davies has a plan to welcome new audiences, but do his showrunner machinations balance out with the narrative elements of this episode? Chip and Jason consider what RTD’s up to, why he’s doing it, what works, and what doesn’t....

52 min

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4.9

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28 Ratings

New listener

12/13/2023

mio fitz

Hopped on to this podcast for the new era of doctor who. I like how the hosts take nuanced and measured approaches to the hot-button topics bubbling about these new episodes. This podcast is refreshing, cozy, and clever. Excited to ride along for the show to come
Who Believer

08/09/2020

Jamie Fike

New fan here. Thanks to HBOMAX, I’ve been able to watch series 1 thru 11 during quarantine and I’m so glad I did. The show is pure joy to me. After looking for a good Who Podcast, I found your excellent recaps of my new favorite show and couldn’t be happier. Clean, concise and good natured. Please keep up the fantastic job. 2020 needs The Doctor.
As a new Whovian this podcast is a must.

11/19/2015

MyVogonPoetry

I have tried to become a Doctor Who fan and thanks (at least in part) to this podcast) I am am finally on board. This podcast help me with all the nuance and reference that I would miss and Jason has great guests on every week to dissect the show. Grab your sonic screwdriver (or sunglasses) and tune in.