The Says WHO Podcast

Earlier this week, it was the incredible Jenna Coleman's 40th birthday. To celebrate, Kat & Tip are walking on down to Trap Street to take a look back at one of her best performances in Doctor Who, and Clara's (sort of) swansong, Face the Raven.💬 What do YOU think of Face the Raven? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to give us a follow so you never miss an episode.⭐️ If you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start3:08 Review1:01:04 TriviaCONTACT: lintr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week, we’re shining a light on some of the Doctor Who stories that deserve a little more love.Joined by the brilliant Harbo Wholmes, we're talking hidden gems, stories that are unfairly hated, and ones that you should give another chance. Stay tuned for some hot takes, debates and left-field tangents.💬 Which episodes do YOU think are underrated? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to give us a follow so you never miss an episode.⭐️ If you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start7:10 Love & Monsters28:57 Boom Town44:03 The Long Game50:20 The Lodger1:00:34 The Rings of Akhaten1:05:42 Time Heist1:12:02 421:24:03 Twice Upon a Time1:44:46 Closing ThoughtsHarbo: @HarboWholmesCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week, it's all about Doctor no. 10, as Series 2 turns 20, and Mr David Tennant himself turns 55! To celebrate, we're ranking every single one of his stories. Prepare for some hot takes and all the usual nonsensical ramblings.As mentioned, if you'd like to see our glorious tierlist in action, then you can hop over to YouTube and watch the video version of this episode.Next week, we've got another great episode all about underrated episodes, and featuring special guest, Harbo Wholmes!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start8:48 Explaining the Tiers14:52 RankingsCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

DALEKS! This Easter weekend, Who fans everywhere had an extra special treat - two newly found episodes of '60s serial 'The Daleks' Master Plan' were returned to the archive, and were available to watch for the first time!So for this episode, Kat & Tip are talking about this mammoth story, in all its 12-part glory. Does it deserve to be hailed as one of the First Doctor's best outings? Or is it a bit of an underwhelming disappointment? Tune in and find out!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start5:03 TV Movie BFI Screening6:20 Daphne Ashbrook Returns to Big Finish9:25 David Tennant Returns to Big Finish11:47 Christopher Eccleston on Doctor Who Return13:36 Kat Eats a Belvita14:44 The Daleks' Master Plan REVIEWCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

Woohoo! It's our 50th episode! Whilst that's not quite as impressive as a 50th anniversary, we're celebrating anyway by reviewing The Day of the Doctor. And what's a party without guests? So this week, Kat & Tip are joined by the lovely Jack Alexander for 2 hours of review/ramble.Jack Alexander is co-host of the An Awful Lot of Running Podcast, which will soon be returning from its hiatus! He also plays the Doctor in the 77years audio series, Doctor Who: Red Twilight.Jack also hosts The Community Show at London's MCM Comic Con. You can catch him and his lineup of great guests on Sun 24 May, 1pm, on the Creators Stage.You can get tickets here: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us/tickets.htmlCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodJack Alexander: linktr.ee/Jack_AlexanderTheme music by Sam Dinley

Actor Miles Taylor, writer Beth Axford and composer Sam Dinley join Kat & Tip to talk about their Big Finish debuts with the much anticipated release - The Eleventh Doctor Adventures: The First Question.Last November saw the announcement that we would be seeing a new era of audio stories for the Eleventh Doctor, with Miles Taylor donning the bow tie and setting the TARDIS controls for exciting new adventures in time and space.Making her scripted drama debut is Beth Axford, with her story The Tourist Trap - the first trip in the TARDIS for new companion Eleanor Fong (Jasmine Bayes). Likewise, Sam Dinley has crossed over from the TV series to lend his composing talents to the audio world, including an epic new theme for Taylor's Doctor.This set of three stories takes us from '90s Hong Kong to the beaches of Space Florida and then to the gruesome Salem Witch Trials of 1692, with more exciting adventures on the horizon.MILES TAYLOR is an actor, writer and content creator, best known for his fan audio series 'Doctor Who: Across the Universe', starring his original incarnation of the Doctor. When he's not playing the Doctor, Miles can be found working as a member of production on various film, television and radio projects (including The Voice UK, Waterloo Road, and most recently, Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester for Netflix). Miles is taking on the role of the Eleventh Doctor, originally played by Matt Smith on television from 2010 to 2013.BETH AXFORD is a writer, editor, journalist and podcaster, best known for her work with Penguin Books and BBC Books, where she has written various publications, including The Official Doctor Who Quiz Book, and 'Firefall', an audiobook featuring Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor. Alongside her fiction work, Beth works as a journalist, regularly writing for Doctor Who Magazine, and is also one half of The Who Watch Podcast.SAM DINLEY is a musician and composer, best known for his work as Music Assistant on the most recent Bad Wolf era of Doctor Who on television. He has also worked on the award-winning The Zone of Interest (2023), A24 thriller Beau is Afraid (2023) and Marvel Studios' Black Widow (2021). Most recently, Sam worked on the long-awaited Series 10 soundtrack, which released late last year (and also composed the theme for The Says WHO Podcast).Thank you again to Miles, Beth and Sam for joining us for this episode, and giving us so much great insight into their work!Next week marks our 50th episode(!) so we're celebrating that milestone with a review of The Day of the Doctor, where we'll be joined by the brilliant Jack Alexander. Don't miss it!CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

This April marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Doctor Who legend, Robert Holmes. To commemorate, Kat & Tip are rewinding all the way back to 1970 with one of his most beloved stories, and the debut of Jon Pertwee's Third Doctor, Spearhead from Space.PLUS! We talk the big news of the week - the recovered episodes of The Daleks' Master Plan.As mentioned, we have a great episode coming up next week, so make sure to keep an eye out on the socials for the announcements over this weekend!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start7:28 New Missing Episodes Recovered!17:15 DW Website/Socials Teasing 2026 Special?24:36 2026 Special Rumours (POTENTIAL SPOILERS)29:48 Pod News30:17 Spearhead from Space REVIEW1:41:58 TriviaCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

This Sunday was International Women's Day, so we've dedicated this special episode to celebrating all the wonderful women of Who, both within the show and behind the scenes!This week, Kat is joined by special guest co-host, Beth Axford, for a great chat about her career so far, and the importance of good female representation in Doctor Who.Make sure you stick around til the end of the episode, as we also have some lovely messages from fans and creatives, sharing their thoughts on their favourite female figures in the Whoniverse.Happy International Women's Day from The Says WHO Podcast!Beth Axford is a writer, editor, journalist and podcaster, best known for her work with Penguin Books and BBC Books, where she has written and edited for various short story collections. As well as her fiction writing, Beth works a journalist, with frequent contributions to Doctor Who Magazine, along with other media outlets, such as Radio Times. She is also one half of The Who Watch Podcast. Beth's latest project is her debut Big Finish audio story for the upcoming The Eleventh Doctor Adventures: The First Question box set.You can find Beth @0hMySt4rs on Twitter and Instagram.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Kat & Beth's Chat57:05 Video MontageCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

Gone are the days when the worst that could happen to you in a library was getting shushed from behind a desk - in the 51st century, we've got living shadows that will strip you of your flesh. So make sure you return your books on time!This week, Kat & Tip are off to The Library, to revisit the first meeting of the Doctor and River Song (or should that be 'final meeting'...?).Make sure to join us next week for our International Women's Day special, which might well feature some special guests...TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start3:22 Funding Not Secured for Post-202619:06 Multiple Versions of Special Script25:17 TV Movie 4K Release27:25 Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead REVIEW1:49:10 Trivia2:03:48 Listener ThoughtsCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

There is an astronomical amount of Doctor Who stories out there (even just counting the TV show, there are over 400!). But what about the ones that didn't quite make it to screen? This week, Kat & Tip take a look at the Doctor Who stories that never were...TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start3:41 Unmade Stories7:06 The Nightmare Fair12:20 The 1920s26:32 The Final Game32:11 Killers of the Dark34:53 How the Monk Got His Habit41:10 The Laird of McCrimmon47:04 Avatar51:33 A Midwinter's Tale56:31 The Lost Legion58:40 The Rogue TARDIS1:01:01 The Prison in Space1:07:12 Century House1:10:07 The Son of Doctor Who1:11:17 The Dark Dimension1:17:52 Closing ThoughtsCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week, we're tackling an interesting little thought experiment - if you could replace the villain of any Doctor Who story, which would you choose and who would you replace it with?Come and see what you think of our pitches, and leave your own in the comments!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start6:19 Strange Billie Piper Instagram Post7:36 Big Finish Secures Doctor Who License Until 203510:31 Gallifrey One 202611:26 Monster Mash-Ups15:44 Asylum of the Daleks29:17 School Reunion30:50 Love & Monsters34:30 Blink40:29 Fugitive of the Judoon49:15 The Well59:19 Vincent and the Doctor1:04:08 Rosa1:16:27 Closing Time1:21:23 Praxeus1:26:04 Heaven Sent1:39:31 Listener ThoughtsCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week, Kat & Tip are infiltrating Adipose Industries for the Doctor's reunion with Donna Noble. What do they make of this farcical series opener?TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start10:50 Partners in Crime REVIEW1:28:50 Trivia1:36:04 Listener ThoughtsCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

Come on, what else were we gonna be talking about for episode 42? This week, Kat & Tip are aboard the SS Pentallian for a perilous voyage. With possessions, murders, and a particularly toasty crash on the horizon, the Doctor and Martha find themselves in a classic case of 'out of the frying pan and into the furious, sentient alien sun'...Join us next week, where we're trimming the fat with Partners in Crime!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start8:10 42 REVIEW1:14:36 Trivia1:25:57 Listener ThoughtsCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week marks what would have been the incredible Elisabeth Sladen's 80th birthday. So, to celebrate, Kat & Tip are going back to school to see the Doctor reunite with the one and only Sarah-Jane Smith!Next week, we've got another RTD1 story review for our episode 42. I wonder what it could be...TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start12:19 School Reunion REVIEW1:29:00 Listener Thoughts1:34:40 TriviaCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

'Are you my mummy?'This week, we're looking back at a story that is undoubtedly a modern classic - Steven Moffat's Empty Child two-parter. So expect lots of scares, lots of laughs, and lots of talk about... dancing?Join us next week when Kat & Tip are having a School Reunion.CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

The Says WHO Podcast proudly presents... the Says WHO Awards 2025!In this special episode, we'll be looking back over the last year and everything Who-related that was released in 2025. We have dozens of awards to give out, ranging from the TV series, Big Finish, books, action figures and more! All as voted for by you.Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you to everyone who voted!CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

Happy New Year!The newest adition to the Whoniverse, The War Between the Land and the Sea, wrapped up a few weeks ago. So now we've had a bit of time to digest it (along with all that Christmas turkey), what do we think? Was it a spin-off success? Or was it a bit of a dead fish?Make sure to join us next week for The Says WHO Awards 2025! We'll be going over the best and worst of Doctor Who over the last year, as voted for by you! If you'd like to take part and still haven't given us your thoughts, then what are you waiting for? Click the link below!THE SAYS WHO POLL 2025: https://forms.gle/8UpHhKgxXtYB38Sy7(CLOSES 10 JAN)TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start8:25 Battles in Time is Back!17:03 Jo Martin Writing a Doctor Who Book18:45 Jon Culshaw is the Twelfth Doctor23:17 Erin Doherty Next Doctor Rumours28:28 The War Between the Land and the Sea REVIEW1:02:59 Wrap-UpCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

It's New Year's Eve! So, of course, for the final pod of the year, we had to revisit a New Year's special. This week, Kat & Tip are covering the Thirteenth Doctor's first run-in with a Dalek, and the first of the trilogy of Chibnall New Years' Dalek specials - Resolution.Next week, we'll be doing a full dedicated episode to The War Between the Land and the Sea, and giving our full review of the series as a whole now it's all wrapped up.If you'd like to be a part of our 2025 Poll ahead of the special awards show episode in a couple of weeks, then you can share your thoughts here: https://forms.gle/XU5ES78wRbZhhex87ALSO, last week, we officially launched our Patreon with some fun and exciting EXCLUSIVE bits and pieces, which we will be adding to every fortnight, so why not go and check it out? (patreon.com/c/SaysWHOPod)Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and have a great New Year's! Thank you again for all the love and support on the podcast this year! We'll see you in 2026!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start6:10 News (Pod News)11:05 Resolution REVIEW1:30:29 Trivia1:40:28 Listener Thoughts1:52:25 Wrap-UpCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

Merry Christmas! This week, The Christmas Invasion turns 20 years old - that's 20 years of the Tenth Doctor. So to celebrate, Kat & Tip are jumping in to an anniversary review of David Tennant's debut as the Doctor, and the show's first proper dedicated Chrsitmas special!PLUS! Get Kat & Tip's first thoughts on the final chapter of The War Between the Land and the Sea! (And in keeping with the episode, make sure to stick around 'til the very end of the pod for a little outtake.)Today also marks the proper launch of our Patreon! We'll be adding new and exclusive bits and pieces to that every fortnight, so why not go and check it out? (patreon.com/c/SaysWHOPod)Next week is our final pod of the year, where, as a little New Year's Eve treat, we'll be reviewing Jodie Whittaker's first crossing with a Dalek - Resolution.Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, and we'll see you next time!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start1:19 R.I.P. Amanda Brotchie2:17 CBeebies Series Animation Studio Announced3:53 The War Between the Land and the Sea FINALE - First Thoughts27:44 (Spoiler Warning for Torchwood: Children of Earth)29:08 (Spoilers End)53:21 The Christmas Invasion REVIEW2:05:21 TriviaCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week, on The Says WHO Podcast, it's time to get your tinsel out 'cos we're talking every single Doctor Who Christmas special from the last 20 years, from The Christmas Invasion to Joy to World, and ranking them in everyone's favourite format: the humble tier list.PLUS! Get Kat & Tip's first thoughts on Episodes 3 & 4 of The War Between the Land and the Sea, ahead of Sunday's epic finale.Make sure to join us next week for more festive fun as we revisit The Christmas Invasion, 20 years on... PLUS our first reactions to The War Between's final episode!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start3:01 Season 21 Collection Set Announced11:14 The Netflix/Warner Bros. Deal12:38 Propstore Children in Need Auction14:15 The War Between the Land and the Sea Viewing Figures19:17 The War Between the Land and the Sea EPS 3&41:08:15 The War Between Theory (POTENTIAL SPOILERS?)1:19:07 Ranking Every Christmas SpecialCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week, Kat & Tip are having a right ol' giggle, as they look back at the final 60th anniversary special 2 years after its broadcast. How does the Fourteenth Doctor's (sort of, not really) swansong hold up with the hindsight of the rest of the Disney era?PLUS! Get Kat & Tip's first thoughts on the opening two episodes of the latest entry to the Whoniverse, with brand-new spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea!Make sure to join us next week for a bit of festive fun and some classic tier list action as we rank all of the Christmas specials. PLUS more The War Between first reactions to the next two episodes!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start3:43 The War Between the Land and the Sea EPS 1&21:00:03 The Giggle REVIEW2:07:33 TriviaCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

YOU. ARE. BONKERS.Doctor Who is a wonderfully weird show, full of twists, turns and timey-wimey shenanigans. This week, Kat & Tip take a deep dive into the world of fan theories, and discuss some of the best, the worst and most unhinged from the deep, dark corners of Who fandom. Everyone get your best David Tennant 'WHAT!?'s at the ready.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start2:50 The War Between TRAILER7:51 The War Between EPISODE TITLES & DESCRIPTIONS12:24 2026 Special Hasn't Been Written Yet18:00 HBO Max Leak?21:31 Fake AI 'Leaked' Photos25:06 Series 10 Soundtrack Release Date25:48 Peter Capaldi Going on Tour26:19 Red Twilight27:13 Craziest Fan Theories1:45:35 Closing ThoughtsCONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

Is this THE best episode of Doctor Who? That's what Kat & Tip are here to discuss, 10 years on from its original broadcast. Does this story deserve its status as the best of the best?PLUS! We cover a heap of Who news from the last few weeks, as well as a cheeky little update from Says WHO HQ about a cool thing we've been cooking up recently.TIMECODES BELOW FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO JUMP AROUND:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start2:54 'The War Between' Air Dates / Speculation7:21 Homo Aqua "Controversy"9:41 Russell T Davies Empire Interview11:00 'The Sea Devils' Re-Edit18:22 'Born Again' Upload24:03 AI Upscaling in The Collection: Season 1327:39 Missing Episodes Coming Soon?33:25 Tom Baker Awarded an MBE34:30 Paul McGann in the New Special?39:29 Heaven Sent Review1:53:14 Listener Thoughts2:03:33 Trivia2:17:56 Pod News / Closing ThoughtsCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

In anticipation of Doctor Who Day, this week's episode is the second part of a MASSIVE discussion we had with the lovely Phil Hawkins all about the show's many anniversary stories. In this part, we cover all the modern anniversaries, from The Day of the Doctor to the three Fourteenth Doctor specials for the 60th anniversary (as well as many, many tangents...)If you haven't already, you can listen to the first part of our chat with Phil, where we covered the classic anniversaries from The Three Doctors, all the way through to Scream of the Shalka.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start0:50 The Day of the Doctor33:44 60th Anniversary Specials40:36 The Star Beast53:56 Wild Blue Yonder1:05:25 The Giggle1:31:02 Closing ThoughtsPhil Hawkins:YouTube: @CulturePhilterX/Twitter: @CulturePhilterCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

In anticipation of Doctor Who Day, this week's episode is the first part of a MASSIVE discussion we had with the lovely Phil Hawkins all about the show's many anniversary stories. In this part, we cover all the classic anniversaries, from The Three Doctors, all the way through to Scream of the Shalka (as well as many, many tangents...)Make sure to join us next week, where we'll be continuing our chat with Phil, talking all about the 50th anniversary special, The Day of the Doctor, and the three Fourteenth Doctor specials for the 60th anniversary...TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start3:29 The Three Doctors30:13 The Five Doctors48:58 Dimensions in Time1:04:26 Scream of the ShalkaPhil Hawkins:YouTube: @CulturePhilterX/Twitter: @CulturePhilterCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

IT LIVES! This week, Kat & Tip are here to talk about the news of Doctor Who's return for Christmas 2026, and speculating on what might be in store for us.PLUS! We find ourselves on the surface of the red planet in 2059, where the Doctor finds himself at the heart of a terrible tragedy that is unfolding inside Bowie Base One. Water always wins. But he is the Time Lord Victorious.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start6:33 News (Doctor Who Returning!)50:19 The Waters of Mars REVIEW1:55:03 Trivia2:06:49 Closing ThoughtsCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

'Hiding behind the sofa' is a phrase that became synonymous with Doctor Who in its early years, and it's easy to see why. Over its 60+ years on the air, the show has provided us with countless scares and creepy setpieces that could rival even the greatest examples of the horror genre. To conclude our Spooky October season, Kat & Tip are joined by ​⁠ to talk the scariest moments of all of Doctor Who...TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start4:48 Scairest Moments1:30:45 Listener Suggestions1:45:45 Closing ThoughtsTharries: YouTube:@TharriesX/Twitter: @TharriesYTCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

"I am Sutekh the Destroyer. Where I tread, I leave nothing but dust and darkness... I find that good."This week, Pyramids of Mars turns 50 years old. So to celebrate Sutekh's birthday, Kat & Tip review this iconic story - does it live up to its glowing reputation? And is this the BEST story of classic Doctor Who?TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro4:33 Review1:09:20 TriviaYou can catch Kat as part of The Community Show at this month's MCM Comic Con in London (Sun 26 Oct, 1pm, Creators Stage).You can get tickets here: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us/tickets.htmlCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

If there's one thing Doctor Who isn't short of, it's monsters. Over 60+ years, the show has itself a whole host of creatures and ghouls ready to terrorise the Doctor and co. And this week, as part of our Spooky October season, Kat & Tip are joined by Jack Alexander to discuss some of the very best of the Whoniverse's rogues gallery.Jack Alexander is co-host of the An Awful Lot of Running Podcast, which has recently returned for its second series! He also hosts Doctor Who: The Community Show at MCM Comic Con, and portrays the Red Twilight Doctor for 77 Years' audio series of the same name.You can catch both Jack and Kat in The Community Show at this month's MCM Comic Con in London (Sun 26 Oct, 1pm, Creators Stage).You can get tickets here: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us/tickets.htmlTIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start10:47 The Kandyman14:16 Not-Things18:55 Cybermen26:24 The Empty Child33:35 Autons41:20 Weeping Angels52:04 Kantrofarri57:30 Zygons1:04:28 Crap Doctor Who Monsters1:13:17 Daleks1:29:00 Closing ThoughtsJack Alexander: linktr.ee/Jack_AlexanderAn Awful Lot of Running Pod: linktr.ee/anawfullotofrunningCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

BONUS EPISODE ALERT!Following on from last week's review of The Chimes of Midnight, Kat & Tip had the pleasure of being joined by the delightful Robert Shearman to talk about his new novelisations, his writing career, and all things Doctor Who.WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: youtu.be/IWO3LR-GfLERob's brand new novelisations of 'The Chimes of Midnight' and 'Jubilee' are both available now!The Chimes of Midnight: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/469652/doctor-who-the-chimes-of-midnight-by-shearman-robert/9781785949593Jubilee: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/469563/doctor-who-jubilee-by-shearman-robert/9781785949579CONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

Continuing our Spooky October season, we're taking a side-step into the world of expanded media with one of the most talked about and highly-regarded Big Finish releases: The Chimes of Midnight. An absolute favourite of Tip's, but a first-time listen for Kat - what do we make of this twisted murder mystery, almost 25 years later?TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start10:26 Review2:11:57 TriviaCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

It's the start of our Spooky October season, and we're taking a dive into the deep for a creepy timey-timey tale. Toby Whithouse's Under the Lake/Before the Flood turns 10 years old this week, so what do Kat & Tip make of this Peter Capaldi underwater ghost story?TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start14:41 Review1:43:45 TriviaCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

Which Doctor has the best first episode? This week, that's exactly what Kat and special guest co-host  ⁨@HarboWholmes are here to discuss.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start10:13 Rose23:50 The Eleventh Hour30:28 Deep Breath42:26 The Christmas Invasion1:01:00 The Woman Who Fell to Earth1:05:00 The Star Beast1:11:53 The Church on Ruby Road1:21:28 Closing ThoughtsHarboWholmes (TipTwo):YouTube -  ⁨@HarboWholmes⁩  X/Twitter - @HarboWholmes Instagram - @HarboWholmesCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitInstagram - @Simplykatie_xoYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

Agatha Christie would have turned 135 this week, so Kat & Tip have a look back at that time she popped up in Doctor Who.We're at a cocktail party in 1926 at the mansion of Lady Eddison, where a body is discovered in the library. But there's no Poirot or Miss Marple around to crack the case, instead we've got Agatha Christie herself to assist Detective Inspector John Smith (Codename: 'The Doctor') and the plucky young girl who helps him out....TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The Start9:13 Review1:22:29 TriviaCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

Doctor Who is a chameleon of a show. One week, we can go from an all-out space opera, and the next, we're doing a period piece in Victorian London. With all that potential for different flavours of story, we suggest some genres and styles that are ripe for a Doctor Who spin.This week, we are joined by actor, writer, director and filmmaker Ruaidhri Guest.Formerly known as Rassilon Productions, Ruaidhri has produced dozens of Doctor Who fan audios and fan films, such as Doctor Who: Dark Days, as well as his own short films and documentaries.Ruaidhri also runs the charity project #WhoviansForPalestine, which promotes and supports charities providing help and aid to Palestine. Check out Ruaidhri's stuff here:YouTube: @RuaidhriGuestX/Twitter: @RassilonPInstagram: @whoviansforpalestineCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. And what better way to commemorate that fact than to review a middling-to-bad episode of Doctor Who?So join us to see Kat & Tip's thoughts on Spitfires in space, the Doctor's problematic pal Winston Churchill, and that controversial Dalek redesign...CONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the classic Tom Baker story Terror of the Zygons. It's a very well-regarded serial from Doctor Who's golden age - but, 50 years on, what do Kat & Tip make of the introduction of these sucker-covered shapeshifters?CONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

It's Volcano Day on The Says WHO Podcast. This week Kat & Tip are taking a trip back to Pompeii, where it's all fixed points and water pistols. But what do they both make of this explosive David Tennant story?CONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

It's an episode that has been discussed, reviewed and critiqued by pretty much everyone, but now it's our time to talk about Rose. 20 years ago, Doctor Who came crashing back onto our screens, with a new Doctor, a new companion and a whole new adventure to take us on. So join Kat & Tip as we go back to the beginning of the trip of a lifetime...Apologies for the slightly late pod this week, hopefully should be back to the regularly scheduled Wednesday releases from next week... or at least the week after that... maybe...CONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week Kat and Tip are joined by a very special guest and friend of the pod, Sam Dinley - assistant composer for the current era of Doctor Who. He's here to answer all of our questions about how he got the gig, what it's like working with Murray Gold, and if we're getting any more Dugga Doo collabs.SAM DINLEY:www.samdinley.comCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

Now the dust has settled on Doctor Who's latest season, Kat & Tip look back and ask the big question - did it work? Join us for a discussion about the show's most recent outing, and what the future might hold.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro/News13:58 Looking Back at Season 21:29:25 Is Doctor Who Coming Back?1:49:23 Billie PiperMurray Gold Video Essay: youtu.be/knzhpsEXsEoCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

In light of the 20th anniversary of modern Doctor Who's first series finale, Kat & Tip look back at one of NuWho's most iconic stories, as Christopher Eccleston's Ninth Doctor takes his last stand. We've got hordes of Daleks, deadly gameshows, and Jackie Tyler driving a big yellow truck - what more could you ask for?Join us next week for Part 2 of our chat with Harbo Wholmes!CONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

With the start of Big Finish's Thirteenth Doctor Adventures series earlier this month, Kat & Tip take a look back at the debut episode of Jodie Whittaker's iteration of the Time Lord, almost seven years on... The Woman Who Fell to Earth.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro9:55 ReviewCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

Harbo Wholmes joins us again for Part 2 of our conversation about our favourite episodes of the modern series. In this second part, we're covering each of our favourite stories from the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th Doctors' eras.We'll be back next week with our thoughts on Jodie Whittaker's debut, The Woman Who Fell to Earth.Listen to Part 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EfOb4Lundup3CZrzF1VCX?si=orsw0vb3Tuael_1R8TSc-gTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:34 Harbo's Fav 12 Story5:00 Tip (& Kat's) Fav 12 Story26:28 Harbo (& Tip's) Fav 13 Story37:58 Kat's Fav 13 Story44:29 Harbo's Fav 14 Story48:56 Tip (& Kat's) Fav 14 Story1:00:31 Harbo (& Kat's) Fav 15 Story1:06:47 Tip's Fav 15 Story1:14:03 Our Fav 16 Story1:14:51 Final ThoughtsHarbo Wholmes:YouTube / Twitter/X / Instagram -  @HarboWholmes CONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

Good news - we're back! And we have an extra special treat for you this week, as the lovely Harbo Wholmes joins us to talk favourite episodes of the modern series. In this first part, we're covering each of our favourite stories from the 9th, 10th and 11th Doctors' eras.Part 2 of our chat with Harbo, covering Doctors 12-15, will be out in two weeks' time, but make sure to join us next week, as Kat & Tip take a look back at the epic Series 1 finale, 20 years on...TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro6:01 Harbo’s Fav 9 Story9:21 Tip’s Fav 9 Story15:55 Kat’s Fav 9 Story23:53 Harbo (& Tip’s) Fav 10 Story32:31 Kat’s Fav 10 Story47:25 Kat’s Honourable Mention 10 Story49:38 Harbo’s Fav 11 Story1:02:02 Tip’s Fav 11 Story1:17:12 Kat’s Fav 11 StoryCONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitHarboWholmes:YouTube / Twitter/X / Instagram: @HarboWholmesTheme music by Sam Dinley

Having said goodbye to one Doctor, and an 'Oh, hello!' to a possible new one, Kat and Tip throw out some names of actors they'd like to see take on the role of the show's titular Time Lord.CONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

Here it is. The final episode of season 2. Potentially the final episode of Disney Who. And the final outing for the Fifteenth Doctor. A divisive episode packed full of characters, plot threads and surprises - what did Kat & Tip make of this finale? Find out in this bumper pod episode as we say goodbye to Ncuti Gatwa, and hello to… WHAT??CONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

Did you wish for an early podcast?This week, Doctor Who takes on the Time Lady, who plans to break reality itself, revealing The One Who Is Lost... It's the first part of this season's jampacked finale - but what did Kat & Tip make of it?CONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

Suprise cameos, villain reveals and, of course, the one and only Dugga Doo - it can only be The Interstellar Song Contest. But was this week's episode a sonic sensation, or was it nil points for the Doctor? Kat & Tip take a look...CONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley

Stories, spiders, and surprise cameos. This week, we’re off to Omo’s Palace in Lagos, Nigeria, and learning the real reason why you should never let another barber cut your hair…CONTACT:Email - [email protected]/Twitter - @Simplykatie_xo / @SuddenBiscuitYouTube - @SuddenBiscuitTheme music by Sam Dinley