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Talking Who To You
by JG McQuarrie and Kev Koeser
Podcast discussing the worlds of Big Finish's Doctor Who audio plays.
Episodes
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Talking Trek To You
Talking Who To You has (Big) finished, but Kev and JG have moved over to new podcast - Talking Trek To You. Join an expert and a noob as they explore the original series episode by episode, helped along with a guest of the week! Website: talkingtrektoyou.podbean.com email address:...
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A Death In The Family
We reach the final episode of Talking Who To You as JG and Kev reach the monumental "A Death In The Family". But for such a grand occasion a guest is required - and that would be Alasdair Wilkins of Debating Doctor Who, along for the final spin in the Big Finish TARDIS. Is the episode a fitting…
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Episode 183 - Assassins In The Limelight
It's the second-last episode of Talking Who To You, and our very last time to chat about Colin Baker with the Sixth Doctor / Evelyn story Assassins In The Limelight. And to help us see the Sixth Doctor on his way we have returning guest Abby Denton! Does this story act as a fitting final Colin...
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Episode 182 - Iterations Of I
We reach the final Fifth Doctor story with a reunion of his very first crew of Adric, Nyssa and Tegan and Kev and JG tackle Iterations Of I. Does the old crew recapture the magic of the Fifth Doctor's first season now that Matthew Waterhouse is back as Adric? Does the story work on its own terms?...
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Epsiode 181 - Companion Chronicles: Peri And The Piscon Paradox
We reach another milestone as the podcasts creeps towards its final episode, as this time we wave goodbye to both the Companion Chronicles range and the redoubtable Ms Perpigillium Brown. How does Peri's last adventure turn out? Can the play manage to balance comedy and drama successfully? And…
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Episode 180 - Lucie Miller / To The Death
We reach both the final episode of the Eighth Doctor Adventures and the final time we will be talking about the Eighth Doctor on the podcast as "Lucie Miller" and "To The Death" are finally reached. Does Susan work as a dramatic character? Do Lucie's final episodes give her the send-off she...
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Epsiode 179 - Relative Dimensions / Prisoner Of The Sun
It's a visit from the Doctor's family and an outpost in the sun that holds our attention this episode as the Eighth Doctor Adventures continue with Relative Dimensions and Prisoner of The Sun. How does the Doctor reuniting with Susan go? What is the best way to trap the Doctor into doing what you...
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Episode 178 - Deimos / The Resurrection Of Mars
We tackle a functional two-parter this time out as we continue to move through the last season of the Eighth Doctor / Lucie Miller Adventures. What's happening on the little Martian moon of Deimos? How do the Ice Warriors work on audio? And is the Monk's return worth getting excited about? Plus…
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Episode 177 - Nevermore / The Book Of Kells
We dive further into the final Eighth Doctor / Lucie Miller season with these two episodes (and, er, without Lucie Miller). How does all that Poe referencing work out in Nevermore? Is the Monk's return something to cheer about in the Book of Kells? And how does Tamzin fare as our companion du…
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Epsiode 176 - Flux / Eve Of The Daleks
We leave the world of audio adventures behind this time to explore the 13th Doctor's two most recent TV outings, the mini-season Flux and the New Year's Special, Eve Of The Daleks. Can Chris Chibnall pull off the audacious task of doing a fully linked story in Flux? How does Dan work out as a new...
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Episode 175 - Death In Blackpool / Situation Vacant
We're back with the Eighth Doctor and Lucie Miller! Hurrah! This episode we're covering the first two stories in their final season, Death In Blackpool and Situation Vacant. How does Lucie's departure go? How do the potential replacements pan out? How Christmas-y is this alleged Christmas episode...
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Episode 174 - Project: Destiny
We return to the world of the Seventh Doctor, Ace and Hex this time out with Project: Lazarus. Does this story improve on the last two outing for the Forge? How does our near-future setting work out? And how does Hex's departure go down? Plus in Recommendations we have an animated movie and a...
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Episode 171 - City Of Spires
We begin a new trilogy this episode with the first of three stories focussing on the Sixth Doctor and Jamie, City Of Spires. How will the Sixth Doctor get on with a Second Doctor-era companion? How does the historical setting work? And just HOW convincing are the Scottish accents? Plus we have...
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Episode 173 - Legend Of The Cybermen
This episode we round out the Jamie trilogy with Legend Of The Cybermen, but we're not doing it alone as Anthony Strand makes a return visit to TWTY Heights to discuss the story. Does Legend Of The Cybermen work as a conclusion to the trilogy? How do the fates of Jamie and Zoe work out? And is it...
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Episode 172 - Wreck Of The Titan
We reach the middle of the Sixth Doctor / Jamie trilogy this episode with "The Wreck Of The Titan". Do things improve from the last story's OK-ish beginning? Does the story manage to land all its fictional characters? And does the audacious ending work? Plus in recommendations we have a podcast…
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Episode 170 - The Architects Of History
We complete the Klein trilogy this episode with the concluding part, The Architects Of History. Can the final part of the trilogy live up to the quality of the first two? Does the ending provide suitable closure? And does the Seventh Doctor's character interrogation work? Plus we have a movie and…
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Episode 169 - Survival Of The Fittest
We kick this episode off discussing the biggest news of all in the Doctor Who world - the return of Russel T Davies! Yes, he's back so it's the perfect time for us to natter on about it. And following that we dive into the second part of the Klein Trilogy, discussing both the second part…
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Episode 168 - A Thousand Tiny Wings
This episode sees the kick-off of the incredibly well-regarded Klein trilogy with the first story of three "A Thousand Tiny Wings". Does the story live up to its reputation? Is Klein's return worth it? And how does the big ending work? Plus in Recommendations we have a book and two movies (and...
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Episode 167 - Blue Forgotten Planet
It's the conclusion of Charley's departure this episode as we face the final departure of Big Finish's first original companion. How does the trilogoy of stories designed to set up her departure conclude? Does the story work outwith that departure? And is Charley's send-off the fitting conclusion...
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Episode 166 - Paper Cuts
We cover the second episode in.... ah but wait! Before that, there's news! Jodie Whittaker is leaving (as indeed is Chris Chibnall) so we kick off this episode with a discussion on Jodie's departure. After that we have the second in Charley's departure trilogy with the Draconian-focussed "Paper...
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Epsiode 165 - Patient Zero
We kick off a trilogy of Sixth Doctor stories this time round with Patient Zero. But we're not alone! We have Abby Denton returning for another visit as we discuss Daleks, Charlie and Colin. How does this story hold up as a way of getting the trilogy off to a start? Does the plot actually make…
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Episode 164 - Solataire / Guardians of The Solar System
Two more Companion Chronicles this episode as we visit Charley trapped in the Toymaker's shop - or is it? - and we close out the Sara Kingdom trilogy with Guardians of The Solar System. How does Charley get on facing up to a Hartnell-era villain? Does the Sara Kingdom trilogy get the conclusion…
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Epsiode 161 - The Mahogany Murders / The Drowned World
We're back with the Companion Chronicles again, with a first outing for Jago and Litefoot in The Mahogany Murders and a return to Sara Kingdom / The House in The Drowned World. Can Jago and Litefoot work in audio? Is the second part of the House trilogy as good as the first? And does this…
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Episode 163 - The Company Of Friends
Longest! Episode! Ever! But that's entirely appropriate, as we venture into The Company of Friends with one of our friends, and a welcome return to Alasdair Wilkins of the Debating Doctor Who podcast. We have four short stories to cover here, each dealing with a non-TV companion, so how do the...
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Episode 162 - The Ninth Doctor: Ravagers
It's the moment we've all been waiting for - the return of the Ninth Doctor and the mighty Christopher Eccleston! At last! How does Eccleston cope returning to the role? Do these episode provide an appropriately good story for his return? And how does the future look for the 9th Doctor? Plus...
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Episode 160 - Star Trek TOS Movies: 4, 5, 6
We're back with Starfleet again as we check out the final three movies in The Original Series run. Is The Voyage Home as fun as everyone remembers? Does The Final Frontier really deserve is poor reputation? And is The Undiscovered Country a suitable wrap-up for this branch of the franchise? Plus…
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Episode 159 - The Transit Of Venus / Resistance
We're back in the Companion Chronicles range this time out, with two entries from early in Doctor Who's Chronology - The Transit of Venus, featuring Ian Chesterton and Resistance featuring Polly. How does Ian cope stuck on a sailing ship for weeks with just the Doctor? Can Polly - always an...
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Episode 158 - Sisters Of The Flame / The Vengence Of Morbius
We return to the world of the TARDIS this episode and finish of Paul McGann's second season with the last two stories of the run. How will Lucie get on with a giant caterpillar? Will the *sigh* return of an old Time Lord foe work out for the range? And how does the season overall come together....
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Episode 158 - Star Trek TOS Movies: 1, 2, 3
We leave the TARDIS behind this week to step aboard the Enterprise to explore the first three Star Trek movies, The Motion Picture, The Wrath Of Khan and The Search For Spock. Does the Motion Picture deserve its ponderously slow reputation? Is The Wrath Of Khan as good as everyone apparently…
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Episode 157 - Grand Theft Cosmos / The Zygon Who Fell To Earth
As we near the end of the second season of the Eighth Doctor Adventures JG and Kev welcome back Anthony Strand to discuss two of the latter episodes. Will Grand Theft Cosmos be able to land its more comedic side? Can the Zygons be used for effective pathos long before their TV return? And do…
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Episode 156 - Brave New Town / The Skull Of Sobek
We remain with the Eighth Doctor and Lucy this episode as we explore - as much as is possible, which isn't a lot - Brave New Town and The Skull Of Sobek. Will there be something interesting to be found in a mysterious English village? Will the blue world of The Skull Of Sobek be captivating? Will...
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Episode 155 - Dead London / Max Warp
We return to the world of the Eighth Doctor as the second Lucie Miller season kicks with with Dead London and Max Warp. Now Lucy's a regular of her own free will how does she fare in her second season? How do the time-zone shenanigans of Dead London work out? Can Max Warp land its Top Gear…
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Episode 155 - The Raincloud Man
Time to return to the Main Range this episode with the Sixth Doctor and Charley as they encounter The Raincloud Man and also see a welcome return for DI Menzies. How does Menzies work with Charley along for the ride? Does the tail of high-stakes gambling at the casino work on audio? And just what...
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Episode 154 - Companion Chronicles: Empathy Games / Home Truths
We're back to regular Doctor Who coverage this episode as we drop into the Companion Chronicles range to cover a Leela story with Empathy Games and a Sara Kingdom episode with Home Truths. How does Sara - one of the shortest-lived of all companions - work in audio and can she support a whole…
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Episode 153 - Alien/Aliens/Alien3/Alien Ressurection Special
It's a special episode this time as we lay aside Doctor Who for a week and instead embrace another franchise - the Alien Quadrology. That means we're covering the first four movies in the series. Do they still stand up as workable pieces of sci-fi? Just how influential have they managed to be?…
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Episode 152 - Revolution Of The Daleks / The Mandalorian
Welcome to a brand new year! To celebrate we're leaving the world of audio behind this week and covering two TV shows. Firstly, there's the inevitable festive special, Revolution Of The Daleks. How will things pick up with the Doctor in prison? Will Chris Chibnall find anything new to do with the...
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Episode 151 - Iris Wildthyme: The Two Irises / The Panda Invasion / The Claws Of Santa
This week return to the always-baffling world or Iris Wildthyme with the last two episodes of the second season and, just in time for the festive period, a Christmas special with The Claws Of Santa! Will Iris be able to seduce Santa away from Mrs Claus? How does Panda fare in all this? And how…
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Episode 150 - Brotherhood Of The Daleks
We're back with the metal Skarosian terrors this episode as the Sixth Doctor and Charlie encounter The Brotherhood Of The Daleks. Can yet more juice be squeezed out of the rind of the Daleks? How do the Thals fit in to all this? And how are the Doctor and Charlie getting on? Plus there's another...
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Episode 149 - The Lives Of Captain Jack Vol 3
We return to the ever-varying world of Captain Jark Harness once more with the third volume of The Lives Of Captain Jack. This gives JG the opportunity to go off on a massive rant about what Doctor Who is good at and what this box set very specifically isn't, so that's a thing! How does the…
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Episode 148 - Forty-Five
We drop in on celebrations for Doctor Who's forty-fifth anniversary in this episode by covering, appropriately enough, Forty Five, an anthology release of four short stories. The Seventh Doctor, Ace and Hex get the duties but does this TARDIS crew work in a compressed format? Do all four stories...
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Episode 147 - The Haunting Of Thomas Brewster / Perfect World
It's Halloween so that means it's time for our now-annual spooky episode! That means we're covering The Haunting Of Thomas Brewster, which introduces Mr Brewster, and Perfect World, which sends him on his way. How does Brewster work as a character and short-term companion for the Doctor? Do the...
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Episode 146 - The Doomwood Curse
It's back to the main range with an episode full of daring highwaymen, love under the moonlight and a strange sense of what is and isn't fact in Jacqueline Raynor's The Doomwood Curse. Ah-har! How do Charley and the Sixth Doctor cope with this light-hearted story? Do the two characters continue…
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Episode 145 - Four Short Stories
We do something a little different this episode and instead of covering one story we cover four short stories which were appended on to Main Range releases. That means this week we are talking about Urgent Calls, Mission of The Vyrons, Spider Shadow and Urban Myths. Four short little bursts of...
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Episode 144 - Iris Wildthyme Series 2: The Sound Of Fear / The Land Of Wonder
We return to the world of Iris Wildthyme and the second box set of episodes, which can only mean one thing - Abby Denton is joining us again! Yes, Abby's hear to discuss the first two stories in the box set as we ride the red bus once more. How does Iris cope with a marriage and an evil radio...
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Episode 143 - The Companion Chronicles: Here There Be Monsters/The Great Space Elevator
We start off a little differently this week by discussing the return of the mighty Christopher Eccleston to the world of Doctor Who and what we might want from his grand return to the role. Then we get into the discussion proper - How does Victoria work out in one of her rare Big Finish...
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Episode 142 - Human Resources (Pt 1 and 2)
We round of the first Eighth Doctor / Lucie Miller season with the two-parter Human Resources this week. Can the season successfully land its big conclusion? How does Lucie Miller come out after a whole season? And do the Cybermen really work here. Plus there's more recommendations from Kev and…
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Episode 141 - Phobos / No More Lies
We take in two very different locations with our two episodes this week as we visit the Martian moon of Phobos and a time-looped mansion on Earth. What are the creatures that lurk in the heart of the moon on Phobos? What is the time loop for in No More Lies? And how do these episodes fare in...
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Episode 140 - The Horror Of Glam Rock / Immortal Beloved
We remain with the Eighth Doctor and Lucie as we cover the third and fourth episodes in the Eighth Doctor Adventures. How does the Doctor manage against a true horror like 70's music? How do he and Lucie cope against immoral reincarnating gods? And do these two episodes see a rise or fall in...
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Episode 139 - Blood Of The Daleks
We start a brand new era this episode as we begin with the first two episodes in the newly (well, newly for 2007) relaunched Eighth Doctor range and get to meet Lucie Miller for the first time. How does the Eighth Doctor get on with his enforced travelling companion? Do the Daleks provide a...
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Episode 138 - Fourth Doctor Adventures: The Sinestran Kill / Planet Of The Drashigs
We encounter something different this time out - a brand new companion for the Fourth Doctor! How does Tom Baker's Doctor cope with having a policewoman travelling with him? Can she manage to cope in both a traditional cop setup and on a far-distant planet filled with carniverous Drashigs?
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