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Examining The Doctor: Doctor Who Episode Commentary Geekville Radio
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Examining The Doctor Podcast provides episode commentaries for both classic and modern episodes of Doctor Who. Our hosts, Mark and Seth, are passionate about the show and bring their signature blend of knowledge and humor to every episode. You won’t hear insight like this anywhere else!
Whether you’re a long-time Whovian or just getting into the show, our podcast is perfect for you. We provide in-depth commentary on episodes from both the classic and modern versions of the show, so there’s something for everyone. We make sure that you have a good time while learning something new. Plus, it’s TOTALLY FREE to listen to on any podcast platform!
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Brain of Morbius Part Four Examined
Mark and Seth return to talk about the final episode of the Tom Baker classic Doctor Who story The Brain of Morbius.
Solon has successfully transplanted Marbius’s brain into a gruesome new body. Can The Doctor and Sarah Jane thwart the evil Time Lord’s resurrection? Or will the insane monster exact his revenge and slaughter the Sisterhood Of Karn?
Sources: The TARDIS Data Core, A Brief History of Time Travel, and Radio Times -
Brain of Morbius Part Three
Mark and Seth watch part three of the Tom Baker story The Brain of Morbius. This story pays tribute to tropes from classic horror stories such as Frankenstein and Re-Animator.
Solon sends The Doctor back to The Sisterhood of Karn for the elixir that can restore Sarah Jane’s eyesight. Little does The Doctor know he is being set up to be killed so that Solon can use his head to complete the body of Morbius!
Sources: The TARDIS Data Core, A Brief History of Time Travel, and Radio Times -
Examining The Doctor #100: Brain of Morbius Part Two
Mark and Seth look at the second part of the Tom Baker story The Brain of Morbius. This is a perfect example not only of Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor, but how Doctor Who often paid tribute to classic horror tropes.
The mad scientist Dr. Solon needs The Doctor’s head in order to resurrect the evil Time Lord Morbius. But unfortunately for him and The Doctor, the Sisterhood of Karn have sentenced The Doctor to death! Can Sarah Jane rescue The Doctor before he is burned at the stake?
Sources: The TARDIS Data Core, A Brief History of Time Travel, and Radio Times -
Brain of Morbius Part One
The classic years of Doctor Who were well known for use of horror tropes, especially during the Phillip Hinchcliffe Era. Seth and Mark return to give their signature blend of knowledge and humor to this Tom Baker classic that is more than just an homage to horror classics like Frankenstein and Re-Animator.
The Brain Of Morbius has The Doctor and Sarah Jane landing against their will on the planet Karn. After finding shelter in Dr. Solon’s castle the pair soon realize the sinister experiments at play. Plus, it marks the first appearance of The Sisterhood of Karn, who would go on to have a long history with Doctor Who for the next several years.
Sources: The TARDIS Data Core, A Brief History of Time Travel, and Radio Times -
Galaxy 4: Part Four - The Exploding Planet starring William Hartnell
Mark and Seth wrap up commentary for The Exploding Planet, the final part of the lost William Hartnell classic story Galaxy Four/
The Doctor, Steven, and Vicki race against time (and The Drahvins) to escape the doomed planet.
Bibliography
Galaxy 4 at TARDIS Data Core
Read the original BBC scripts
Galaxy 4 at Shannon Sullivan’s A Brief History of Time Travel.
The Internet Archive link to all the episodes -
Galaxy 4 Part Three: Air Lock
Mark and Seth are back to dive into the third part of the lost William Hartnell Doctor Who story Galaxy 4, “Air Lock”.
Vicki gets taken away by The Rills while The Drahvin detain Steven. But who is actually in danger?
Bibliography
Galaxy 4 at TARDIS Data Core
Read the original BBC scripts
Galaxy 4 at Shannon Sullivan’s A Brief History of Time Travel.
The Internet Archive link to all the episodes