Analysing Doctor Who

Feb 23 2025 58 ep. 71 mins 18
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The podcast that analyses Doctor Who. What we like, what we don't, and why.

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Joy To The World (Moffat's Farewell?)

Feb 23 2025 58 mins  
A somewhat delayed pod on the Doctor Who Christmas episode. Mike Robinson and Rick Tetrault joined me to talk about the first holiday special to not be written by a showrunner, whether this truly is Steven Moffat's Doctor Who swansong, and an intersting fan theory on Mrs. Flood.Email – [email protected] - @AnalysingDWInstagram – analysingdwYouTube - https://ww

2024 Series Review

Oct 30 2024 116 mins  
Our bumper roundup of the first series of the Ncuti Gatwa era includes talk on Disney, crying, and why it can be okay that the show has to leave some of the old fans behind. Emma Foster, Ro Karen and Rick Tetrault are all here as we dig through last eight episodes and look ahead to the future - as a disclaimer, Emma had a few sound issues during the recording.Series Highpoint - 0:4

Empire of Death (Russell Gon' Russell)

Jul 22 2024 74 mins  
Emma Foster and Jonathan Wilkinson join me as we analyse the series finale, "Empire of Death". We talk through what worked, and a lot about what didn't work. And also whether fans can sometimes look at episodes, and Russell T Davies's comments on them, in extreme bad faith.Email – [email protected] - @AnalysingDWInstagram – analysingdwYouTube - https://www.you

The Legend Of Ruby Sunday (Guess Who's Back)

Jun 20 2024 59 mins  
The penutimate episode has arrived. Ken Deep and Chris Kocher help me talk through The Legend of Ruby Sunday. On old foes returning, and what Russell T Davies might have planned for us in the finale. And is this the episode where Ncuti became The Doctor?What We Liked the Most (01:55)What We Liked the Least (08:55)Sutekh (22:05)Additional Observations (38:15)Episode MVP (47:55)Email

Rogue (A Romantic Interlude)

Jun 13 2024 54 mins  
The Doctor & Ruby visit a world of cosplay, romance, manners, the English upper classes, and shapeshifters. Jenn Allen and Ro Karen are here with me to talk through Rogue.We also end with a brief tribute to a Doctor Who O.G. Ian Chesterton as played by the now late, great William Russell.What We Liked The Most (1:40)What We Liked The Least (5:15)The Doctor and Rogue (13:15)Addi

Dot & Bubble (Tech and Whiteness)

Jun 06 2024 57 mins  
Mike Robinson and Rick Tetrault join me as we talk through Dot & Bubble. A look at social media, race, and slugs. And how long did it take you to realise just what Lindy Pepper-Bean was on?What We Liked The Most (1:01)What We Liked The Least (5:37)How They Use Tech (19:36)The Race Conversation (29:05)Additional Observations (49:17)Episode MVP (53:20)Email – Analysingdoctorwho

73 Yards (Look What Millie Gibson Did)

May 29 2024 68 mins  
Emma Foster and Ken Deep are my guests as we talk through the staggering 73 Yards. Millie Gibson producing an unforgettable performance, what the episode means, and what it might mean for the rest of the series.And a heads-up as we have the odd sound issue, and there's also a brief discussion around sexual violence.Ken has also co-edited the book "The Companions of Doctor Who" whic

Boom (Thrilling and Triggering)

May 23 2024 45 mins  
Jonathan Wilkinson and Rick Tetrault are on hand as we go through 'Boom'. Steven Moffat's return delighted and disturbed us, and we also discuss war films and the difference between the social & medical models of disability.Email – [email protected] - @AnalysingDWInstagram - analysingdw

Space Babies & The Devil's Chord (The Disney Era Begins)

May 15 2024 51 mins  
A new era is here. And so are Chris Kocher and Jan Fennick as we pick apart the first two episodes of the new series of Doctor Who. Among many topics, we talk cultural elision, Beatles accuracy and RTD 2.0.Email – [email protected] - @AnalysingDWInstagram - analysingdw

2024 Series Preview

May 09 2024 51 mins  
Emma Foster and Rick Tetrault join me as we preview the new series of Doctor Who (which was recorded a few weeks ago).We discuss our hopes & expectations, how the Disney influence is changing the show, and even some sports analogies as we worry that a UK vs Rest of the World collision could occur in the fandom.Email – [email protected] - @AnalysingDWInstagra