EPISODE · Nov 23, 2025 · 1H 20M
The Interstellar Song Contest
from Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of events in the Middle East, racism, homophobia and transphobia. If these topics may be distressing to you, please feel free to skip the episode. On this episode will we be singing the praises of series 15's Eurovision tribute act, The Interstellar Song Contest? How should Doctor Who tackle complex real-world issues? Is Belinda a sociopath? How should they handle the Doctor's turn to darkness, and why did they get it so wrong? Is phase one activated? Can Rylan ever die? Is there secret genius to Dugga-doo? Why didn't the Doctor stop Thatcher? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish. Plus listen to the end for a very special cover song. Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, and YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of events in the Middle East, racism, homophobia and transphobia. If these topics may be distressing to you, please feel free to skip the episode. On this episode will we be singing the praises of series 15's Eurovision tribute act, The Interstellar Song Contest? How should Doctor Who tackle complex real-world issues? Is Belinda a sociopath? How should they handle the Doctor's turn to darkness, and why did they get it so wrong? Is phase one activated? Can Rylan ever die? Is there secret genius to Dugga-doo? Why didn't the Doctor stop Thatcher? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish. Plus listen to the end for a very special cover song. Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, and YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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