Through the Vortex: Classic Doctor Who

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Through the Vortex: Classic Doctor Who

Welcome to all Whovians! This podcast explores Classic Doctor Who (1963-1989) serial by serial providing context, commentary, and analysis. Whether you love Classic Who, are a New Who fan approaching the old series for the first time, or you just love some old-school science fiction, come along on a ride through the vortex. Do feel free to get in in touch to share the love of all things Doctor Who: throughthevortexpodcast@gmail.com

  1. 07/16/2023 · BONUS

    Podcast Update: Returning Early November with New Episodes

    SEPTEMBER UPDATE: Sorry, all, moving international is difficult and I need a bit more time to get things together for the podcast. This is not an abandoned project—just a lot going on that makes recording difficult. Things should soon settle back down and a regular schedule will resume! Previous: Sorry for the unexpected disruption in the schedule. I do have some upcoming exciting changes for the podcast, but needed a little break to get everything together for you. I am moving releas...

    17 min

  2. 05/08/2023

    Serial #32: The Underwater Menace

    Doctor Who does Atlantis....for the first time! The Doctor, Ben, Polly, and Jamie end up getting kidnapped by a group of people living under the ocean who want to sacrifice them to their goddess. They are saved by the scientist Zaroff, but it quickly becomes clear his plans for Atlantis will be earthshattering. A serial that has a lot of potential it never quite realizes, but still an entertaining ride with some great moments and ideas. ZAROFF: Bang! Bang! Bang, bang! That's all. D...

    1h 26m

  3. 04/17/2023

    Serial #31: The Highlanders

    After the Battle of Cullouden, the Scottish Highlanders who fought for Bonnie Prince Charlie are desperately seeking safety as the English brutally butcher the "traitors." When the Doctor, Ben, and Polly meet up with Jamie McCrimmon and his "Laird," they soon find themselves attempting to escape the English redcoats trying to hang them or sell them into indentured servitude. One of the funniest of the historicals, the Second Doctor impersonates a German doctor (with a terrible accent) and a...

    1h 40m

  4. 04/03/2023

    Serial #30 Part II: The Power of the Daleks

    The Daleks are mobile and they are getting their power....at any cost. Enter a scheming would-be dictator, kidnapping, blackmail, false imprisonment, a mad scientist, and some very annoying recorder music. The newly-regenerated Doctor must think quickly to save the people of Vulcan. In short, David Whittaker (the writer) is a genius. DALEK: Why do human beings kill human beings? BRAGEN: Get on with your work. DALEK: Yes, master. I obey. BRAGEN: Yes, obey me! From now on, I'll have...

    1h 32m

  5. 03/27/2023

    Serial #30 Part I: The Power of the Daleks

    A newly regenerated Doctor, Ben, and Polly land on the planet Vulcan and witness a murder. Now they must investigate a colony on the verge of Civil War where a scientist has discovered a capsule buried thousands of years with a familiar foe trapped inside.... In Part I, we are examining Episodes 1-3 and focusing primarily on the introduction of the Second Doctor. Next Time: Serial #30: The Power of the Daleks, Part II Closing out the serial with episodes 4-6, we will discuss the Dalek...

    1h 2m

  6. 03/14/2023

    Behind the Scenes: Doctor Who's First Three Producers

    Today, we are taking time to look back at Doctor Who's first three producers, their teams, their visions , and their contributions to the show. Enter Verity Lambert, John Wiles, and Innes Llyod! NOTE: The pollen is really bad here in Georgia right now, and I've really been struggling with congestion, which has made recording a bit difficult. Hoping to return to the regular weekly schedule going forward however! UPCOMING: The Power of the Daleks 6 episodes, all missing:-( A newly-reg...

    46 min

  7. 02/20/2023

    William Hartnell: Our First Doctor

    Taking a moment to celebrate our First Doctor! I will be discussing the Doctor's character arc in this period of the show, Hartnell's wonderful performance, the Companions that define the Doctor, and some of the later appearances of the First Doctor in Classic and New Who. This one is extra long as an apology for missing last week! UPCOMING: Behind the Scenes: The First Doctor We are going to close out this era by discussing An Adventure in Space and Time and the producers, directors, writ...

    1h 22m

  8. 02/06/2023

    Serial #29: The Tenth Planet

    The end of an era. The TARDIS lands at the South Pole. The Doctor is ill. And Ben & Polly must contend with an invading group of aliens from the planet Mondas…better known as the planet of the Cybermen! KRAIL [CYBERMAN): Care? No, why should I care? POLLY: Because they're people and they're going to die! KRAIL (CYBERMAN): I do not understand you. There are people dying all over your world yet you do not care about them. _______________ DOCTOR: What did you say, my boy? It's all over. I...

    1h 17m
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Welcome to all Whovians! This podcast explores Classic Doctor Who (1963-1989) serial by serial providing context, commentary, and analysis. Whether you love Classic Who, are a New Who fan approaching the old series for the first time, or you just love some old-school science fiction, come along on a ride through the vortex. Do feel free to get in in touch to share the love of all things Doctor Who: throughthevortexpodcast@gmail.com

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