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Lazy Doctor Who

Steven Schapansky (Radio Free Skaro, The Memory Cheats) and Erika Ensign (Verity!, Total Party Kill) are married Doctor Who fans (who also co-produce a fiction podcast for Uncanny Magazine). This is a podcast where they watch every Doctor Who story ever made, from start to finish. Each episode is recorded live on a red couch.No, they have no “schedule”. They’re lazy. Want proof? Check out this fab listener-created spreadsheet of episode releases.Follow on Mastodon @[email protected] and Bluesky @[email protected] or email at [email protected].

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  1. 284

    284: Terror of the Zygons - 4

    Steven and Erika finish off the Canada Day marathon with Canada chat, follow-up, food talk, and eventually, discussion of this Doctor Who episode. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  2. 283

    266: The Ark in Space - 4

    Steven and Erika conclude “The Ark in Space” and complain about fireworks timing — another Canada Day tradition! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  3. 282

    265: The Ark in Space - 3

    Erika and Steven natter on about problem-solving and TV-pacing, with a long tangent about food in Edmonton — so it’s basically what you’d expect on Canada Day! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  4. 281

    264: The Ark in Space - 2

    Steven and Erika celebrate Canada Day in their traditional fashion — with a classic Doctor Who marathon and some delicious food! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  5. 280

    263: The Ark in Space - 1

    Erika and Steven have somewhat opposite feelings about this story, at least in terms of emotional baggage. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  6. 279

    262: Robot - 4

    Steven and Erika finish off the Barry Letts era and vibe with the Doctor and Harry. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  7. 278

    261: Robot - 2-3

    Erika and Steven continue talking about mad scientists, a robot, and an adorable toy tank. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  8. 277

    260: Robot - 1

    Steven and Erika embark on the Tom Baker era, but not without some fond reminiscences of the Jon Pertwee era. What a difference a Doctor makes! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  9. 276

    259: Planet of the Spiders - 6

    Erika and Steven complete the Pertwee era, and it’s a bittersweet farewell! Against all odds, Erika is genuinely sad to see ol’ Pert go! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  10. 275

    258: Planet of the Spiders - 4-5

    Steven and Erika continue podcasting from the Gallifrey One hotel and approach the end of both the Pertwee era and the new-to-Erika era of Doctor Who. It’s bittersweet! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  11. 274

    257: Planet of the Spiders - 2-3

    Erika and Steven watch two episodes of Doctor Who, and stuff even happens in one of them! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  12. 273

    256: Planet of the Spiders - 1

    Steven and Erika are in LA (early) for Gallifrey One, and what better way to prep for a Doctor Who convention than to watch some of that very show? Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  13. 272

    255: The Monster of Peladon - 6

    Erika and Steven complete the penultimate Pertwee story! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  14. 271

    254: The Monster of Peladon - 4-5

    Steven and Erika quite like “The Monster of Peladon”! We said what we said! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  15. 270

    253: The Monster of Peladon - 2-3

    Erika and Steven continue Erika’s journey of discovery of “The Monster of Peladon” with slightly(?) less talk about “The Space Pirates.” Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  16. 269

    252: The Monster of Peladon - 1

    Steven and Erika start another new-to-Erika story, which is going well…so far! Oh, and once again they end up taking about “The Space Pirates.” (We swear we’re not doing it on purpose!) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  17. 268

    251: Death to the Daleks - 4

    Erika and Steven dispense with the saxophones and somehow end up talking about “The Space Pirates.” Again. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  18. 267

    250: Death to the Daleks - 2-3

    Steven and Erika discuss saxophones and floor tiles. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  19. 266

    249: Death to the Daleks - 1

    Erika and Steven start another story that is new to Erika. Not new to Erika? Daleks. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  20. 265

    248: Invasion of the Dinosaurs - 6

    Steven and Erika complete one of the few remaining entirely new-to-Erika stories, and it’s a great big hit — even with the silly, sometimes-adorable, rubber dinos! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  21. 264

    247: Invasion of the Dinosaurs - 4-5

    Erika and Steven are enjoying this story very much, and also get briefly distracted by Kitten Academy hi-jinks. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  22. 263

    246: Invasion of the Dinosaurs - 2-3

    Steven and Erika ROAR their approval for this great Sarah story! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  23. 262

    245: Invasion - 1

    Erika and Steven start a new-to-Erika story that makes up in atmosphere what it lacks in special effects. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  24. 261

    244: The Time Warrior - 4

    Steven and Erika finish off an epic day of podcasting by finishing off The Time Warrior! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  25. 260

    243: The Time Warrior - 2-3

    Erika and Steven maybe agree on this story more than Erika thought. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  26. 259

    242: The Time Warrior - 1

    Steven and Erika dive headlong into season 11 and a story they (for a change) don’t really agree on! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  27. 258

    241: The Green Death - 6

    Erika and Steven complete “The Green Death”, season 10, the Jo Grant era, and this style of opening/closing credits. Many endings! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  28. 257

    240: The Green Death - 4-5

    Steven and Erika get depressed about capitalism and picky (then less picky) about mispronunciations. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  29. 256

    239: The Green Death - 2-3

    Erika and Steven love Bert, like Fell, appreciate Cliff, are mixed on maps, and clearly need supper. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  30. 255

    238: The Green Death 1

    Steven and Erika are back in the (green, glowing) saddle again. This story makes Erika sad. For multiple reasons. But they vow to get through it! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  31. 254

    237: Planet of the Daleks 5-6

    Erika and Steven finally finish this story, exactly one year after we started it — on Erika’s birthday! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  32. 253

    236: Planet of the Daleks 3-4

    This rollicking adventure continues to rollick along. Join us for excited chatter about fun moments and purple blankets! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  33. 252

    235: Planet of the Daleks 2

    It’s been a while, but we’re still on goopy Spiridon, this time, with barbecue sauce! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  34. 251

    234: Planet of the Daleks 1

    Steven helps Erika celebrate her birthday in style — by watching a goopy episode of Doctor Who that’s presumably sponsored by IKEA. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  35. 250

    233: Frontier in Space 6

    Erika and Steven finish a delightful day of podcasting with a bittersweet final episode of a rollicking great story! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  36. 249

    232: Frontier in Space 4-5

    Steven and Erika enjoy more interplanetary intrigue and shenanigans! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  37. 248

    231: Frontier in Space 2-3

    Erika and Steven continue marvelling at the building of both the world and the level of tension/frustration in this magnificent story. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  38. 247

    230: Frontier in Space 1

    Steven and Erika start their holiday Monday diving into a story they both really love. And Erika gets the joy of seeing a surprise Sandbagger! Lazy Doctor Who is proudly produced on Treaty Six Territory, in amiskwaciy-wâskahikan. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  39. 246

    229: Carnival of Monsters 4

    Erika and Steven finish off this colourful story, and Erika vents about Vorg. A LOT. She hates him. A LOT. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  40. 245

    228: Carnival of Monsters 2-3

    Steven and Erika get back to this colourful story! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  41. 244

    227: Carnival of Monsters 1

    Erika and Steven start a story that might as well be new to Erika. What fun! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  42. 243

    226: The Three Doctors 4

    Steven and Erika wrap up their very-mini-marathon of Christmas Day Doctor Who by completing “The Three Doctors”. Such delight! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  43. 242

    225: The Three Doctors 2-3

    Erika and Steven continue the Christmas 2021 celebration with more Doctor Who 10th-year celebration! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  44. 241

    224: The Three Doctors 1

    Steven and Erika celebrate Christmas with a celebratory story to commemorate the 10th season of Doctor Who! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  45. 240

    223: The Time Monster 5-6

    Erika and Steven finish off perhaps the grooviest story in Doctor Who’s history with one of the longer episodes in the history of this podcast. There’s a lot to say! And not all of it is bad! (Though yes, some of it definitely is.) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  46. 239

    222: The Time Monster 4

    Steven and Erika celebrate Thanksgiving in the traditional manner — by watching Doctor Who from the 1970s. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  47. 238

    221: The Time Monster 2-3

    Erika and Steven dive back into Lazy Doctor Whoing (Lazy Doctoring Who?) with a couple episodes of a notorious story. So far so good? mostly? ish? Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  48. 237

    220: The Time Monster 1

    Steven and Erika waste no time and dive right into the Doctor Who episode with the most T&A jokes of any so far. Which is a bit of a shame because there’s also a lot to like. Oh. Oh. Oh. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  49. 236

    219: The Mutants 5-6

    Erika and Steven celebrate the Saturday night of a long weekend by watching Doctor Who (and doing laundry). Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

  50. 235

    218: The Mutants 3-4

    Steven and Erika can’t stop after watching just one episode and zip through two eps of this thrilling (and depressingly still relevant) Doctor Who story. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Steven Schapansky (Radio Free Skaro, The Memory Cheats) and Erika Ensign (Verity!, Total Party Kill) are married Doctor Who fans (who also co-produce a fiction podcast for Uncanny Magazine). This is a podcast where they watch every Doctor Who story ever made, from start to finish. Each episode is recorded live on a red couch.No, they have no “schedule”. They’re lazy. Want proof? Check out this fab listener-created spreadsheet of episode releases.Follow on Mastodon @[email protected] and Bluesky @[email protected] or email at [email protected].

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Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

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Steven Schapansky (Radio Free Skaro, The Memory Cheats) and Erika Ensign (Verity!, Total Party Kill) are married Doctor Who fans (who also co-produce a fiction podcast for Uncanny Magazine). This is a podcast where they watch every Doctor Who story ever made, from start to finish. Each episode is...

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