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First Time Lord
by Daniel Levain
A first timer watches Doctor Who and chats with fans and experts trying to catch up on this global pop culture phenomenon that he somehow managed to miss.
Episodes
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Series 5 - Episode 10 - Vincent and the Doctor
This episode is one of those that tends to define the series. It perfectly captures everything that I love about Doctor Who while telling an impressive and compelling story—using science fiction to explore the human condition and try and help us see the value that we all have in the world at…
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Series 5 - Episode 9 - Cold Blood
A Doctor's journey to the center of the earth to try and prevent a terrible war. The discovery that, like humans, not all the lizard people are evil. But when you thought you knew where things were going, there's a crack in time and space, and things get interesting. Series 5 - Episode 9 - Cold...
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Series 5 - Episode 8 - The Hungry Earth
While I may be still catching up to all of the Doctor’s adventures, the Doctor’s timeline finally caught up to mine for the first time. An episode set on my current year, or close enough to it. Of course, I can count on that nothing is as it seems. Series 5 - Episode 8 - The Hungry Earth. I need...
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Series 5 - Episode 7 - Amy’s Choice
Quite a mind-bending episode this turned out to be. It had me so perplexed that I’m thrilled I had an expert join me that not only knows what they are talking about but requested the episode. Otherwise, I would have come away from this episode with the completely wrong idea. Series 5 - Episode 7…
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Series 5 - Episode 6 - The Vampires of Venice
I thought I was going to get a gothic Vampire Doctor Who stories based on the episode's title. As always, I was delighted to find out how wrong I was. I'm also glad that Amy is not going down the path I thought she was going down after last week. Series 5 - Episode 6 - The Vampires of Venice…
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Series 5 - Episode 5 - Flesh and Stone
The latest confrontation between the Doctor and the Weeping Angles leaves me questioning my allegiance to certain characters. When I thought I knew what to expect, the Doctor, his companion, and even River Song went and made me have to think things over. Series 5 - Episode 5 - Flesh and Stone...
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Series 5 Episode 4 - The Time of Angels
When I think that I have figured out the Doctor, something happens to send me back to zero. With this new companion, I seem to miss the mark altogether. At least I know what to expect when it comes to “The Weeping Angels,” right? Wrong! Series 5 - Episode 4 - The Time of Angels Since we’re…
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Series 5 - Episode 3 - Victory of the Dalek
New regeneration of the Doctor, meet new regeneration of the Dalek. What more can I say. Series 5 - Episode 3 - Victory of the Dalek My Dalek expert Jon Soble joins me to discuss the new development with the cockroach of The Who universe. To support the show, visit my Patreon site at:...
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Series 5 Episode 2 - The Beast Below
m still getting to know what to expect from a new showrunner and a new Doctor. Not to mention that I also have to feel out a new companion. With so much newness, I’m glad that the episode falls back into very familiar territory. Series 5 - Episode 2 - The Beast Below While trying to understand…
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Series 5 - Episode 1 - The Eleventh Hour
What an exciting time. New showrunner. New Doctor. New companion. A new season of First Time Lord. After an appropriate amount of time after the final 10th doctor episode, I jump into this all-new adventure with some hesitation but a massive level of excitement. Series 5 - Episode 1 - The…
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First Time Lord 64
After taking a long-deserved and much-needed break from the emotional rollercoaster that has been Series 4, Daniel returns with the usual entire series recap with another First Time Lord. Join Daniel as he discusses the ups, the downs, and his favorite parts of this remarkable Series. Shannon...
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New Year Special - The End Of Time Part 2
For all things that begin, there must also be an end. This week's episode feels like an absolute end. The culmination of a story that started in 2005 and ended in 2010. The conclusion of the Tenth Doctor's storyline and the last episode of Russel T Davis soon to be First Run of Doctor Who. That's…
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Christmas Special 2009 - The End of Time Part 1
And so it came to pass that the 10th doctor’s time would come to an end. So let us celebrate this milestone by getting nerdy about the origin of the Time Lords, the planet of Gallifrey. Christmas Special 2009 - The End of Time Part 1. With so much to process, I lean heavily on the most senior of…
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Special 2009: The Waters of Mars
The Doctor continues to adventure alone, and this week's adventure takes him to the red planet. He stumbles upon a base, the first to house humans on Mars. The events that transpire take the Doctor down a dark path that I don't like at all. 2009 Special: The Waters of Mars. I need a…
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2009 Special - Planet of the Dead
It's a special, but it has nothing to do with Christmas episode art that evokes a strong Indiana Jones vibe. In contrast, the episode doesn't push anyone's narrative forward, but what a fun ride it was. 2009 Special - Planet of the Dead For this first special, I'm joined by my original expert…
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Series 4 - Episode 14 - The Next Doctor
I still don’t know what to expect out of the Christmas special. There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to them. It’s not always the introduction to a new doctor or a setup for the following Series plot. This unique, though, really captured me. There are lots of tonal references that spoke…
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Series 4 - Episode 13 - Journey’s End
After last week's big cliffhanger, this episode had a lot to live up to, but what a conclusion. This episode serves as an example of what happens when you have a plan and execute your narrative to tell that story well. I can't believe I've gotten here in one year of the podcast. Series 4…
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Series 4 - Episode 12 - The Stolen Earth
Here we are again, another Series finally, and this one feels like it’s going to be EPIC. Series 4 - Episode 12 - The Stolen Earth With Rose’s official return, I asked the biggest fan of Rose I know; Ashley Martin joins me this week to deliver TARDIS Tidbits live! To support the show, visit my...
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Series 4 - Episode 11 - Turn Left
When will I learn that the Doctor Light episodes will surprise me and emotionally get me right in the feels? This week we go thru Doctor Who’s take on “It’s a Wonderfull Life.” All I know is that Donna is one heck of a companion. Series 4 - Episode 11 - Turn Left To unravel the secrets held of…
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Series 4 - Episode 10 - Midnight
What a surprise this episode turned out to be. How can an episode that was written in 2009 be so relevant 11 years later? While the episode’s tone mirrors that of a classic Twilight Zone, it retains a very true to its self message of optimism at its core. It just goes to show you that Doctor Who...
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Series 4 - Episode 9 - Forest of the Dead
These last two episodes have challenged me with what I thought an episode of Doctor Who could be. This episode had so many facets to process that I felt overwhelmed. Upon finishing the episode, I postponed the recording of the podcast so that I could watch it again. After recording the podcast, I...
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Series 4 - Episode 8 - Silence in the Library
I can’t explain how much I enjoyed this episode, and at the same time, how difficult it was for me to follow. There’s a lot of information that will come, as this is a two-parter, but the plot of this episode is very Doctor Who. Series 4 - Episode 8 - Silence in the Library Navigating this tricky...
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Series 4 - Episode 7 - The Unicorn and the Wasp
In what has to be one of my favorite stand-alone episodes of this series, I get to see how the Doctor and Donna would carry themselves inside of a murder mystery story. This story just evoked so many familiar and nostalgic emotions that I just smiled from beginning to end. Series 4 - Episode 7 -...
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Series 4 - Episode 6 - The Doctor’s Daughter
Before watching this episode, I couldn't have foreseen how much I would end up loving it. Martha is back on the TARDIS and goes with Donna and the Doctor on an adventure. While I enjoyed the emotional growth the Doctor goes thru; I found the overall plot of this episode magnificent. Series 4 -...
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Series 4 - Episode 5 - The Poison Sky
This conclusion felt so fun and satisfying that I almost didn't stop watching it at the end of the episode. There's at least one "spoiler's sweetie" moment that I can't wait to get to, and even though every unanswered question from last week's episode gets dealt with, the episode ends on what I…
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Series 4 - Episode 4 - The Sontaran Stratagem
What a fun time I had watching this episode. From Martha’s return to Donna making her mark to my first experience with the Sontaran. I loved every second, right up until it turned into another two-parter. Series 4 - Episode 4 - The Sontaran Strantagem With answers to previous clues surfacing, and...
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Series 4 - Episode 3 - Planet of the Ood
The first time I met the Ood, I notice how they look like they are evil. But as it turns out, they were just a slave race that got controlled by the Devil. Now we get to delve into who the Ood are and why we should care. Series 4 - Episode 3 - Planet of the Ood. Because I need an expert that can...
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Series 4 - Episode 2 - The Fires of Pompeii
It's Donna's first trip on the TARDIS, so of course, the Doctor takes her to the past. Of course, it can't just be a routine trip, and soon the Doctor and Donna find themselves in the middle of a crisis that could alter one of those FIXED points in time. Series 4 - Episode 2 - The Fires of…
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Series 4 - Episode 1 - Partners in Crime
Hard to believe it, but here I am, a noob, and somehow I’ve made it to Series 4. So far, the journey has been incredible. With every episode, I appreciate the myth of the Doctor more and more. With every Series, I become a more staunch Whovian. Fortunately, I still have a long way to go in my...
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Series 3 Recap
This series had some severe twists and turns. Some episodes took me for a ride, and some episodes left me speechless. To recap, I invited my first-timer partner in crime, my wife, Shannon. Together we ruminate on this intense series. To support the show, visit my Patreon site at:...
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Series 3 - Episode 14 - Voyage of the Damned
I’ve come to the 3rd Doctor Who Christmas special and the actual intersection between the Doctor and Titanic. Of course, it isn’t exactly what I thought a Titanic-based episode would be. This special goes everywhere, with twists and turns, but it has a uniquely Doctor Who ending. Series 3…
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Series 3 - Episode 13 - The Last of the Time Lords
The end of another Series is upon me, and this one has some heavy and emotional undertones. So much happens to the Doctor, Martha, and Jack. So many things that I feel will have lasting ramifications in The Who-nivers. What a way to finish a story arch. Series 3 - Episode 13 - The Last of the…
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Series 3 - Episode 12 - The Sound of Drums
The Master revealed himself and ran away with the Doctor’s T.A.R.D.I.S. So let’s pick up the chase and figure out who this Master is and what he means to the Doctor. Series 3 - Episode 12 - The Sound of Drums. Returning to help me make sense of the goings-on with this new villain is the crowd...
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Series 3 - Episode 11 - Utopia
How can you follow up an iconic episode like Blink? You introduce a deadlier threat than ever before! After chasing the Bad Wolf and investigating what Torchwood meant, the Doctor comes face to face with something that changes everything he knows about the universe. And I am here for ALL of it....
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Series 3 - Episode 10 - Blink
This week we are talking about Blink. If you are an existing Doctor Who, then you know what this means. If you are like me, you are probably a little tired of hearing how great this episode is. I have finally made it to this Doctor Who milestone, and frankly, you should listen to find out what I...
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Series 3 - Episode 9 - Family of Blood
This week we conclude our conversation of this profound and emotional two-part story. The Doctor chose to hide from “The Family of Blood” by becoming human. But something happened that the Doctor could not foresee, and it leads to one of the most emotional moments of the show since Doomsday.…
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Series 3 - Episode 8 - Human Nature
This week's episode caused me to reminisce, as many elements reminded me of Batman and Superman. But with a title like Human Nature, it seems only fitting that we get this exciting glimpse at how much of the Doctor is human. Series 3 - Episode 8 - Human Nature To help me unravel this tangled mess...
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Series 3 - Episode 7 - 42
What do you get when you cross an episode of 24 and Doctor Who together? You get the episode we are covering in this podcast. From start to finish, the escalating dangers just kept me on the edge of my couch the entire time. I’m almost too emotionally exhausted to do the podcast. But, like the...
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Series 3 - Episode 6 - The Lazarus Experiment
The Doctor promised Martha one trip in the TARDIS. He stretched the definition once in the middle of their adventure, but the time has come to bring Martha home. Of course, I have come to like Martha, and I don’t want her to stay home. It’s not long before the Doctor hears something that makes…
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Series 3 - Episode 5 - Evolution of the Daleks
We continue with the conclusion of last week’s storyline, in which Daleks have infiltrated the depression-era 1930’s, New York. As the Daleks change and evolve, the Doctor faces his past thoughts and feelings towards the Daleks. This rivalry takes an exciting turn while Martha starts to come to...
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Series 3 - Episode 4 - Daleks in Manhattan
I remember very clearly the first time that I watched as the ninth Doctor looked on to a chained and diminished Dalek and recoiled back in fear. I realized after that episode and the coinciding podcast that Daleks were a severe threat. Some weeks after the episode, I had a nightmare where I woke…
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Series 3 - Episode 3 - Gridlock
How can you take one of the most annoying real-life problems, like getting stuck in traffic on a freeway? Introduce a Time Lord into the mix. Watching as the Doctor and Martha navigate the problems of New New York in a situation that resembles our current real-life predicaments so closely is yet...
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Series 3 - Episode 2 - Shakespeare Code
Now that we’ve had a proper introduction, it’s time to take Martha out for an adventure. And what would a Doctor Who adventure be without something extraterrestrial masquerading as something more magical. We also end up in a theater as a cathedral for aliens that have harnessed the power of…
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Series 3 - Episode 1 - Smith and Jones
Let us get this new era in Doctor Who started. New Series, new companion. It still feels weird to have someone other than Rose be there for the Doctor, but if I’ve learned anything from Doctor Who so far is that change is inevitable. Series 3, Episode 1 - Smith and Jones While change may be...
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Episode 30 - The Runaway Bride
In the U.S., the episode we cover in the podcast today is considered part of Season 2. In the U.K., this episode would be Episode Zero of Series 3. However you count/fit this episode into the series, it's an action pack, humdinger of an episode. Series 3, Episode 0, The Runaway Bride With so much...
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Series 1 and 2 recap
To mark the milestone of having finished two complete Series with two different Doctor regenerations, I have to take a breath and reminisce with someone who, like me, is new to the Doctor Who fandom. My guest and I will share our favorite episodes and moments and stipulate what may be coming up…
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Series 2 - Episode 13 - Doomsday
This episode was so good that there were many moments of high emotions and many moments of laughter. But at the core is the relationship between two Doctor regenerations and Rose Tyler. This episode's emotional toll is heavy, but the storytelling is so good that it seems like this was inevitable....
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Series 2 - Episode 12 - Army of Ghosts
This is the story of how Rose Tyler died. That’s what Rose’s narration says at the start of the episode. Of course, I hope that it’s not true because she’s my anchor to the show. Since the Doctor regenerated, she’s been with me, showing me that it was ok, that the Doctor was still the same…
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Series 2 - Episode 11 - Fear Her
For an episode with many heavy and dark topics, it plays out very lightly, and weirdly, almost comedic. But the story doesn't shy away from confronting the darker undertones, and in the note that I've come to expect, it will end in the most hopeful way it can. Series 2 - Episode 11 - Fear Her To...
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Series 2 - Episode 10 - Love & Monsters
This episode hit me in a very personal spot. Maybe it’s because Elton is “Vlogging” in 2006. Perhaps it’s because there’s a reference to a song whose title is Daniel. Most likely, it’s because it’s about a group of people that follow their obsession/passion and end up becoming a community. If...
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