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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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May 20, 2023

The Full Rill - "Galaxy Four"

"Galaxy 4" Production T September 11 - October 2, 1965 The TARDIS lands on a world with only two days of life on it as a war rages between two races trapped on the surface. 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 start of the third season of Doctor Who, the story meant for Ian and Barbara, and design of the Chumb...
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