It's Paris, 1979! Something of a table wine, really. As we wait between seasons of NewNuWho, we revisited one of the old favorites...it's CITY BWOING OF DEATH!
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00:01:20 Why City of Death?
00:01:53 John's Impressions as a New Series Fan
00:07:09 The Classic Who Experience
00:13:26 Michael’s Love for the Serial
00:19:32 Douglas Adams’ Influence
00:25:54 The Humor and Tone
00:30:58 The Paris Setting and On-Location Filming
00:35:34 Julian Glover is a Treasure
00:40:06 Fan Backlash and John Nathan-Turner’s Response
00:46:06 A Doctor Who/Star Trek Connection
00:50:42 The Art Heist Plot and Story Structure
00:55:02 Doctor Who Fandom’s Influence
01:00:01 Douglas Adams’ Legacy and Speculating on His Future Views
01:04:18 AI, Computer Pictures, and the Future of Creativity
01:07:46 Final Thoughts and Episode Ratings
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Better late than never! Recorded the day after Empire of Death first dropped, Josh, Michael A. Nixon, and Riley Silverman shared their thoughts on the capper of Ncuti Gatwa’s first season as the Doctor. Learn what we thought about the return of Sutekh, the resolution of Ruby Sunday's backstory, and whether this season succeeded as an entry point for new viewers.
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00:00:00 Guest introductions 00:01:26 Overall thoughts on "Empire of Death" 00:05:06 Discussion of Ruby Sunday's backstory resolution 00:14:52 Critique of Sutekh as the villain 00:25:29 Analysis of the episode's emotional logic and structure 00:31:45 Comparison to previous Doctor Who finales 00:37:43 Discussion on succession planning for Doctor Who showrunners 00:44:29 Speculation about Mrs. Flood's identity 00:49:37 Debate on the effectiveness of universe-ending stakes 00:55:29 Reflection on the season as a whole 01:08:12 Discussion of the season finale's cliffhanger 01:14:24 Thoughts on individual episodes throughout the season 01:18:32 Side discussion on UNIT and Kate Stewart 01:21:05 Speculation on potential spin-offs 01:22:42 Concluding remarks and teaser for Christmas special
See you all at Christmas! (If not sooner... ;)
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Join the TARDIS Rubbish crew as they discuss "The Legend of Ruby Sunday," the penultimate episode of Doctor Who Season 14/1/40. Josh, John, Michael, and Adrienne share their thoughts on Russell T Davies' penultimate episode, diving deep into the revelations, callbacks, and theories about what's to come in the finale.
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0:00 Intro and overall thoughts 5:45 Russell T Davies' writing and storytelling approach 12:30 Susan Foreman and the Doctor's past 18:15 Sutekh reveal and classic Who connections 25:00 Tech billionaires and societal commentary in Doctor Who 32:30 The Doctor's role in humanity's development 39:45 Ruby's character growth and emotional moments 45:30 Davies' recommended watch list and Pyramids of Mars 52:15 Engaging with classic Doctor Who episodes 58:45 Doctor Who's unique development as a series 1:05:00 Final thoughts and looking ahead to the finale
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Join our messy TARDIS crew as we dive into "Rogue,” episode 6 of Doctor Who Season 14/1 — a story that feels like a "D&D one-shot campaign" with its Regency era setting, shapeshifting villains, and the Doctor falling hard for the charming but mysterious Jonathan Groff.
We analyze the Doctor's emotional journey from avoidant to uninhibited, the significance of the first on-screen queer romance and kiss, and speculate on Rogue's true identity. We also heap praise on Millie Gibson's Ruby, who continues to prove she was perfectly cast.
Other topics include:
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00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions 00:01:07 Dan's Favorite Doctor 00:02:13 John's Overall Thoughts on "Rogue" 00:04:52 Rogue Compared to Captain Jack Harkness 00:06:37 The Appeal of the Cosplaying Villains 00:08:33 Guy's Perspective on "Rogue" 00:10:22 Guy's Disappointment and the Forced Romance 00:12:40 Dan's Analysis of "Rogue" as a D&D One-Shot 00:15:07 Praise for the Casting, Ncuti Gatwa, and Millie Gibson 00:17:25 The Significance of the Doctor's First On-Screen Queer Romance 00:19:51 Josh's Thoughts on the Episode 00:22:05 The Doctor's Emotional Awakening and Character Development 00:26:04 Speculation on the Doctor's Crying 00:30:39 The Uninhibited and Dangerous Nature of this Doctor 00:34:57 Rogue's True Identity 00:37:39 The Doctor's Response to Rogue's Departure 00:41:51 Comparing Rogue to the Doctor's Past Relationships 00:45:10 Standout Moments: Ruby, Psychic Earrings 00:49:51 Attention to Detail in the Episode's Aesthetics 00:52:56 Final Thoughts and Hopes for Rogue's Return 00:54:50 Looking Ahead to the Next Episode and the Mystery of Susan Twist
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We dive into the latest Doctor Who episode, "Dot and Bubble," exploring its cutting commentary on social media and classism (among other things). Join Josh and special guests Guy, John, and Riley Silverman for discussions of:
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions 01:04 Riley's Favorite Doctor and Personal Connection 06:56 John's Analysis of Dot and Bubble 11:42 Riley's Thoughts on Dot and Bubble 9:08 Guy's Perspective on Dot and Bubble 33:39 Doctor Lite Episodes: Clever Solutions 34:20 Spoilers and Racism in the Ending 35:06 Comparing Chibnall and Davies' Approaches 36:00 ComparingDoctor Lite Episodes 36:47 Casting and Racial Commentary 43:21 Intersectionality and Social Commentary 47:11 Algorithm and AI Commentary 50:23 Ncuti's Performance and Emotional Impact 56:42 Real-World Reflections and Personal Stories 01:06:50 Concluding Thoughts
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Riley’s interview with David Tennant, Matt Smith, and Jodie Whittaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP3GYK2N7m0
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The Rubbish crew was bowled over by this Doctor-lite episode, which focuses entirely on new companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) as she finds herself abandoned by everyone she cares about...while stalked by a mysterious woman who maintains her titular distance.
Topics covered:
Plus, in a Tardis Rubbish tradition, Kelly and Michael reveal their favorite Doctors.
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Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat is back with "Boom," and the TARDIS Rubbish crew is here to break it all down! Join Josh, John, and Michael as they dive deep into this explosive episode. Discussions include:
And somebody interrupts our time stream...and the love fest.
NEXT WEEK: Russell's best work? We'll be the judge of that! It's 73 YARDS!
Note: Josh forgot to ask Michael his favorite Doctor, as is our tradition with guests on their first appearance. This will be remedied forthwith!
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At the TARDIS Rubbish console this week is Josh, John, Guy, and Adrienne on the occasion of Ncuti Gatwa's first proper season as the 15th Doctor! In this episode we react to the first two episodes: "Space Babies" and "The Devil's Chord."
We explore the ambitious concept of talking space babies, Ncuti's infectious enthusiasm, and the subtext surrounding the abortion debate. We also delve into the unsettling performance of Jinx Monsoon as the Maestro and the existential dread it brings to the show.
And meta elements take center stage as we theorize about the Doctor's place in the Pantheon, the mysterious "One Who Waits," and the increasing prominence of fourth-wall breaking moments.
NEXT WEEK: Boom!
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Join Josh, John, Guy, and Jack as they pilot the TARDIS through a discussion of the 2023 Doctor Who Christmas Special "The Church on Ruby Road." We talk theories about new characters like Ruby and Mrs. Flood, first impressions of Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor, and lingering questions around those ominous apartment cracks. We'll break down standout scenes like the hilarious goblin musical number and the Doctor's brilliant deductions. Expect closer analysis on topics ranging from how this special compares to past Davies and Moffat eras, to whether it can appeal to wider mainstream audiences.
Along the journey you'll discover each host's favorite Doctor, the nostalgic elements that had them cheering, their biggest hopes for 2023’s Series 1, and whether this episode lived up to the hype and legacy of Christmas specials past. Is "The Church on Ruby Road" a new holiday classic or a lump of coal? Grab your sonic screwdrivers and hop aboard the TARDIS to find out!
0:02 Introduction and Welcome 0:20 Meet the Panel 1:00 Favorite Doctors Discussion 1:55 Guy's Overall Impression of "The Church on Ruby Road" 5:02 John's Perspective on Doctor Who Special 9:09 Jack's Analysis of Doctor Who Christmas Episode 15:39 Viewing Experiences 25:00 Accessibility of Doctor Who 2005 Reboot 27:35 Accessibility Expectations for New Doctor Who 30:47 Introducing Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor 33:14 Diversity Casting Risks in Doctor Who 35:08 Significance of the 13th Doctor's Cultural Moment 37:13 Addressing Woke Criticism in Doctor Who 39:39 The Foundling: Plot Analysis 40:19 Exploring the Chibnall Era and its Impact 41:15 Critique of the Chibnall Era 42:16 The Vitriol Against the Chibnall Era 45:37 The Return of Russell T. Davies 46:10 Christmas Special as Doctor Who Entry Point 46:46 The Depth of Good Storytelling 47:59 Reflections on the Chibnall Era 49:02 The Impact of Ruby's Family 58:37 Theories on Mrs. Flood 1:04:39 Reflections on the Chibnall Era and the New Doctor 1:08:16 Comparing Ruby Sunday to Clara Oswald 1:10:49 Role of Coincidence and Luck in Doctor Who 1:11:47 Theories on the Mysterious Mother Figure 1:14:36 The Doctor's Swagger and the Upcoming Season
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Join Josh and guests James, John, and Guy for an in-depth breakdown of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special "The Giggle." Topics covered include:
Join us after Christmas as we review the Fifteenth Doctor's first full adventure, "The Church on Ruby Road!"
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