Show Notes
Well... we got the announcement, and it wasn't even close to what any of us wanted. From Christmas being cancelled for the show, Russell's questionable departure statement and the lies/questions that have surfaced as a result, there was a LOT to discuss - so Troy did a live episode on YouTube last night. Here it is on audio platforms!
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Last week saw the official reveal of Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew, the next show in the Whoniverse designed specifically for the preschool audience - and it looks REALLY cute! Join Troy for a dive into everything we know about the show so far, including extra news on an audio Christmas special that'll be free for everyone and the next build-a-figure set!
The BBC have finally shared their tender application system for Doctor Who, with a LOT of interesting details to note about the production, concept and targets for releasing the show. Join Troy for a dive through the document to see what's so exciting about it all! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Catch-Up 02:57 The Tender Announcement & 2028/29 Target 23:14 Is 2028 Too Soon? 33:20 Reading The BBC's Pitch For Doctor Who 40:56 Could It Go Wrong Again? 43:39 The Tender Process Timetable
In the past week, AI in Doctor Who has been a hot topic in the fandom amidst the explosion of an entirely AI-generated "episode" of Doctor Who on YouTube. Join Troy for a discussion on the usage of generative AI in fandom spaces, as well as an opening of a box of Doctor Who Battles In Time: Obliterator Cards. Will we end on a strong note, or a sad one...?
This week: Troy met Russell T Davies, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill are doing a "Pondcast", new Doctor Who funkos & figures have been announced, Battles in Time is finally shipping to people - and Mark Gatiss thinks Doctor Who needed to be put to rest... it's safe to say we've got a lot to discuss!
It's time for another edition of Doctor Who Hot Takes, but for the first time it's Troy in the (literal) hot seat - with a bowl of chicken tenders and a heap of hot sauce, every time a take is played that's controversial, he has to down some hot sauce-covered chicken! Join him for a spicy ride through your opinions...