We review the second story in the ongoing series, Sontarans vs. Rutans from Big Finish, This time it’s The Children of the Future, a direct sequel to the TV story, The Time Warrior. Enjoy! The post Episode 583 – The Time Warrior II appeared first on Traveling the Vortex ..read more

This week we take a break from reviews for a round table discussion topic. In this ‘Discussing the Doctor’ we look at some actors we would like to see in the roles of the Doctor and companion(s). Enjoy! The post Episode 582 – Dreamcasting the Doctor and Companion appeared first on Traveling the Vortex ..read more

In this episode, we review the recently released Big Finish story, Doctor Who: Sontarans vs Rutans 1.1: The Battle for Giant’s Causeway.  This is the first story in a limited series being released this year. Hear what we thought of the first part. This is our Companion Archive on C’rizz so we paired this up with two short stories from Big Finish books, Round Trip Part Two: After Midnight and Round Trip Part One: Before Midnight (and yes those are in the correct order). Both can be found in the book ‘Short Trips: A Day in the Life.’ And, we discuss some news that also features Big Fin ..read more

This time we go way back and pick up where we left off with the Sixth Doctor and his lovely companion, Evelyn Smythe in the Big Finish Monthly Range story 143, The Crimes of Thomas Brewster. But first, we take a cursory look at the recently released Blu-Ray/DVD of The Underwater Menace. You can hear our review of the story back in Episode 283 – Nothing In the World Can Stop Us Now. Plus we discuss the news and have a convention update. Enjoy! The post Episode 580 – Poor Norman Didn’t Know Where to Look appeared first on Traveling the Vortex ..read more

This week we examine two stories featuring Edgar Allan Poe and his writings and influences. First, we look at the Big Finish Books short story The True and Indisputable Facts in the Matter of the Ram’s Skull by Mark Michalowski in the book ‘Short Trips – Zodiac’. Then we review Big Finish’s Eighth Doctor Adventures 4.3 – Nevermore by Alan Barnes. Plus we discuss the reported departure of Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday after the next season of the story. (NOTE: It should be mentioned here that more information has been coming to light about this news since we recorded our conversation about i ..read more

We start the year with a return to our study of Season 6B. First, it’s Big Finish’s Companion Chronicle 2.2 – Helicon Prime. Then, we review a couple of short stories, Twin Piques from the book Short Trips: Zodiac and The Revolutionaries from Short Trips: The History of Christmas. Plus we talk news including the announcement of “Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 15”. Enjoy! The post Episode 577 – Starting a War with a Monkey-Mannered Oaf appeared first on Traveling the Vortex ..read more

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This week we review the recently released Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Church on Ruby Road. We’ll discuss the episode and talk a little about the new companion, Ruby Sunday, the Goblins, and some more mysteries sprinkled throughout the new series. Plus, we’ll talk about some news of the week. And, Glenn reviews The Eighth Doctor Adventures: In The Bleak Midwinter from Big Finish in this week’s ‘Something New, 2 Minute Review’ The post Episode 576 – How Diddly-Deet You appeared first on Traveling the Vortex ..read more

We’ve arrived at the end of the stretch. The 60th Anniversary Specials conclude with The Giggle. We review the latest offering and let you know what we think. Plus, some news about the upcoming Christmas special. Enjoy! The post Episode 574 – 60th Anniversary Special Review – Part 3 – The Giggle appeared first on Traveling the Vortex ..read more