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Oct. 28, 2023

Victoria Waterfield, Peril Monkey - "The Ice Warriors"

"The Ice Warriors" Production 00 November 11 - December 16, 1967 In the future, Earth faces another ice age that is kept at bay by an ionizer that threatens a group of defrosted Ice Warriors. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss how the story doesn't hold up under critical scrutiny, they compare the Ice Warrior...
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Oct. 21, 2023

The Pyramid Scheme - "The Abominable Snowmen"

"The Abominable Snowmen" Production NN September 30 - November 4, 1967 The TARDIS returns to Earth in Tibet of the 1930s where the Doctor returns an ancient bell to a monastery besieged by the legendary Yeti. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Jim's continuing appreciation for Victoria, the animation choices m...
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Oct. 14, 2023

Victoria Waterfield - Crack Shot! - "The Tomb of the Cybermen"

"The Tomb of the Cybermen" Production MM September 2-23, 1967 The TARDIS lands on the world of Telos where an archelogical group is attempting to open the Tomb of the Cybermen. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Jim's growing appreciation for Victoria, the stereotypes of the villains, and the Doctor/Jamie dyn...
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Oct. 7, 2023

This One's for the Fetishist - Daleks Invasion Earth 2150AD

Dalek Invasion Earth 2150AD July 22, 1965 (London) August 5, 1965 (UK) Dr. Who and his granddaughter Susan and niece Louise travel into the future with a police officer named Tom to find that Earth has been taken over by the Daleks. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this special Patreon episode, they discuss the differences between the...
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Sept. 30, 2023

House of Dark Daleks - "The Evil of the Daleks"

The Evil of the Daleks" Production LL May 20 - July 1, 1967 The Doctor and Jamie embark on an adventure that takes them across time and space from modern day England to a Victorian home to the planet of the Daleks where Jamie is experimented on to learn the "Human Factor" that has defeated the Daleks time and time again. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Do...
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Sept. 23, 2023

They Always Draw Jamie as Homely - "The Faceless Ones"

The Faceless Ones" Production KK April 8 - May 13, 1967 Passengers are disappearing after taking off on flights from Gatwick Airport. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the departure of Polly and Ben, the pacing of the story, and Samantha as a potential companion. Please make sure you are subscribed to our p...
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Sept. 16, 2023

Good Morning, Campers! - "The Macra Terror"

The Macra Terror" Production JJ March 11 - April 1, 1967 The TARDIS travels to a future Earth colony that is like a holiday camp, but it holds a sinister secret. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss emergence of Jamie, the swinging personality of the Doctor and the ways one gets multiple Macra out of one. Please...
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Sept. 9, 2023

Where Did Jamie's Kilt Come From? - "The Moonbase"

"The Moonbase" Production HH Febrruary 11 - March 4, 1967 The TARDIS makes an emergency landing on the surface of the moon as the Cybermen are trying to invade. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the new look of the Cybermen, the point of Jamie, and ineptness of the fourth episode. Please make sure you are su...
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Sept. 2, 2023

I'm On Board with Ben - "The Underwater Menace"

"The Underwater Menace" Production GG January 14 - February 4, 1967 Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the first visual appearance of Troughton as the Doctor, the acceptance of Ben as a companion, and the desire for Ara to be a companion. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major...
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Aug. 26, 2023

Polly is a Doctor Fangirl - "The Highlanders"

"The Highlanders" Production FF December 14, 1966 - January 7, 1967 The Doctor and his companions find themselves caught up in the events following the Battle of Culloden where Ben finds himself being carted away as a slave. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Jamie the cypher, Polly's enthusiasm for the Doctor...
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Aug. 19, 2023

Come Back Billy Hartnell, All is Forgiven! - "The Power of the Daleks"

"The Power of the Daleks" Production EE November 5 - December 10, 1966 The TARDIS lands on the planet Vulcan and not only do Ben and Polly have to deal with a new incarnation of the Doctor, but there are Daleks who appear subservient to the human colonists. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Patrick Troughton'...
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Aug. 12, 2023

Cybermen are the Ultimate Existentialists - "The Tenth Planet"

"The Smugglers" Production DD October 8-29, 1966 The TARDIS lands on the South Pole in 1986 where an international space agency is monitoring a rocket landing. But they quicky discover an alien fleet appraoching Earth and a very weakened Doctor struggles to keep on top of the situation. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, ...
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Aug. 5, 2023

Ben and Polly, the Mulder and Scully of Doctor Who - "The Smugglers"

"The Smugglers" Production CC September 10 - October 1, 1966 The Doctor lands Ben and Polly in the middle of the 17th century as a Cornish village is under threat of attack by a group of pirates. Their only hope is the Doctor solving a riddle posed by a dead church warden. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss t...
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July 29, 2023

The Thal Woman Aren't as Sexy in This One - Dr. Who & The Daleks

Dr. Who & The Daleks June 25, 1965 (London) August 23, 1965 (UK) May 1966 (US) Dr. Who and his granddaughters Susan and Barbara travel to the planet Skaro with Barbara's boyfriend Ian and discover a world filled with alien robotic creatures called Daleks. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this special Patreon episode, they discuss th...
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July 22, 2023

Jim...Beard...Is...Re...Qui...Red - "The War Machines"

"The War Machines" Production BB June 25 - July 16, 1966 The TARDIS brings the Doctor and Dodo back to London, 1966. There, the Doctor finds an evil force at work that he can feel and is determined to stop WOTAN and the War Machines Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the shift in storytelling tone, the even m...
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July 15, 2023

Why Would Anyone Want to Leave? - "The Savages"

"The Savages" Production AA April 30 - June 18, 1966 The TARDIS lands in a future filled with peace and posperity, but there is a dark side to the utopia as the Doctor soon learns. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the departure of Steven, the music in the episode and the anticipation for Patrick Troughton. ...
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July 8, 2023

Can We Talk About Star Trek Now? - "The Gunfighters"

"The Gunfighters" Production Z April 30 - May 21, 1966 Sung to the melody of "The Ballad of the Last Chance Saloon" The Doctor's got toothache, He needs some relief, He just needs a dentist One's on a Tombstone street. But Doc Holliday has other plans, Ones that could spell your doom, If you're slow upon the draw at the Last Chance Saloon. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single epi...
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July 1, 2023

Make Your Move, Jim, Make Your Last Move - "The Celestial Toymaker"

"The Celestial Toymaker" Production Y April 2-23, 1966 The Doctor, Steven and Dodo find themselves trapped in the nightmare world of The Celestial Toymaker, forced to win at his games in order to escape. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode we discuss the lack of Doctor in the story, the lack of connection with Dodo and Ste...
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June 24, 2023

I've Got My Eye on You - "The Ark"

"The Ark" Production X March 5-26, 1966 The TARDIS crew visit a generational spaceship from Earth on a journey to a new home. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode we discuss the set design and scale of the episode, the poor costuming choices and the departure of producer John Wiles. Please make sure you are subscribed to o...
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June 17, 2023

I Won't Go Marco Polo Crazy: "The Massacre"

"The Massacre Production W February 5-26, 1966 The TARDIS lands in the middle of the Massacre of St Bartholomew's Day and yet the two manage to not get in much trouble. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode we discuss the lack of danger for Steven and the Doctor despite them landing in the middle of a brutal massacre, the ar...
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June 13, 2023

My Kingdom for a Plot - "The Daleks' Master Plan" - Part 2

"The Dalek Master Plan" - Part 2 Production V November 13, 1965 - January 29, 1966 The Doctor finds himself with new companions and a new plot by the Daleks, this time to take over the galaxy. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode we discuss the Christmas episode, the Meddling Monk, and the Time Destructor as a plot device. ...
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June 10, 2023

It's Not Easy Digging Taranium from Uranus - "The Dalek Master Plan" Part 1

"The Dalek Master Plan" - Part 1 Production V November 13, 1965 - January 29, 1966 The Doctor finds himself with new companions and a new plot by the Daleks, this time to take over the galaxy. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode we discuss the pointlessness of Katerina, the deaths of Katerina and Bret Vyon, and Please mak...
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June 3, 2023

Is There a Doctor in the Horse? - "The Myth Makers"

"The Myth Makers" Production U October 16 - November 6, 1965 The TARDIS winds up in Ancient Greece in the middle of the Trojan War where the Doctor and Vicki are mistaken for gods by either side and must help them come up with a way to defeat their enemy. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode we discuss the disappointing dep...
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May 27, 2023

We'll Do it Live! - "Mission to the Unknown"

"Mission to the Unknown" Production DC October 9, 1965 On the planet Kembel, Space Security Agent Mark Cory has found a Dalek city where various alien races are converging to form an alliance against the universe. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode we discuss the only episode not to feature the Doctor in some capacity, th...
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