Whocast #52 - 05.17.06

Time to get back behind your desks for a review of "School Reunion"

The return of Sarah-Jane Smith and K-9 (Mark III) has surpassed everyone's expectations.
A fabulous episode, the best so-far this season for Doctor Who.
I tried to keep the review as spoiler-free as possible, so those who have not seen it, should enjoy it!
I do rate it 5 TARDIS out of 5 for storytelling, intrigue and suspense.

We also have a theme remix by James Gilmore from Great Britain!

We'll talk to you real soon!

Enjoy!
-Tom

Whocast #51 - 05.11.06

We are going back to our roots and reviewing Episode 2
"Tooth and Claw".

There are some spoilers in this episode so do beware and listen at your own risk.

We also have a review of New Earth, by our friend from Down Under, Shayne Artis.

Start looking up old classmates, so you're ready when we do "School Reunion" next time!

Enjoy!
-Tom

Emergency Podcast Alert - 05.08.06

EMERGENCY PODCAST ALERT!!!
(I think this is mauve?)

Sorry about the screw-up with Whocast 49.
I am working on it along with Whocasts 51, 52 & 53.
All will be fixed shortly.

Thanks, Tom!

Whocast #50 - 05.05.06

I FINALLY MADE IT!!!

Just a little over 1 year since I started this podcast and blog, I've finally hit 50 Whocasts (not including the Contests and Specials) Thanks for all of you who have contributed, listened and critiqued me over this past year. I couldn't have done it without any of you!

We start off the new set of 50 Whocasts with Episode 1 of Series Two: New Earth!

We also have another "This Week in Who" by Ari B., who reviews the Big Finish Production of "The Harvest" starring Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred.

I will be putting out Contest 9 - The Empty Child out by tonight before the episode aires on the Sci-Fi Channel.

Thanks again for all of your support and I look forward to giving you 50 more Whocasts to reach Whocast #100 before our 2nd anniversary!

Enjoy!
-Tom

Whocast #49 - 05.04.06

I am reviewing "Aliens of London" and "World War Three"

This is the first two-part storyline of the new series. The Doctor and Rose return to Earth
1 year after the first episode and what happens next is amazing!

We also have a new remix of Murray Gold's incidental music for the new series, by Sam Morley and Luke.

Look for Contests 6, 7 & 8 later tonight with some fantastic prizes.

Enjoy!
-Tom

UPDATED 05/07/06

Hey Folks,

The absent-minded Professor here.

I have been away for a few days and haven't followed up on my emails or Posts. Just found out about Whocast 49. The file is on the server, but it is a damaged file. The file I have on my computer is also corrupted. (And they say that this doesn't happen on Macs...) Needless to say, I'll be reconstructing the entire Whocast from the bits and pieces I have left. Please bear with me on this and all will be corrected shortly!

-T

Contest #8 - Father's Day

Here is Contest 8 for the episode "Father's Day".

The winner will receive a T-Shirt from The Gallifreyan Embassy a.k.a. Doctor Who:Podshock
All entries must be submitted via email to podcastwho@gmail.com no later than
May 4th by 5:00pm CST.
The entry with the most correct answers will win the prize.
If there are multiple entries with the same number of correct answers, then those entries will be placed in a hat and one entry will be randomly drawn to receive the prize.
The answers for which I am looking are extremely specific.
MY ANSWERS ARE FINAL!!!
All answers can be found in viewing the episode "Father's Day".
Here are the questions - They will not be printed on the website. You will only hear them in the podcast or in the Lyrics features in iTunes.
The answers will be given next week.

Good Luck and Enjoy!
-Tom

Contest #7 - The Long Game

Here is Contest 7 for the episode "The Long Game"

The winner will receive a $10.00 gift certificate from the Who North America.
All entries must be submitted via email to podcastwho@gmail.com no later than
May 4th by 5:00pm CST.
The entry with the most correct answers will win the prize.
If there are multiple entries with the same number of correct answers, then those entries will be placed in a hat and one entry will be randomly drawn to receive the prize.
The answers for which I am looking are extremely specific.
MY ANSWERS ARE FINAL!!!
All answers can be found in viewing the episode "The Long Game".
Here are the questions - They will not be printed on the website. You will only hear them in the podcast or in the Lyrics features in iTunes.
The answers will be given next week.

Good Luck and Enjoy!
-Tom

Contest #6 - Dalek

Here is Contest 6 for the episode "Dalek".

The winner will receive a T-Shirt from Doctor Who:Podshock a.k.a. The Gallifreyian Embassy
All entries must be submitted via email to podcastwho@gmail.com no later than
May 4th by 5:00pm CST.
The entry with the most correct answers will win the prize.
If there are multiple entries with the same number of correct answers, then those entries will be placed in a hat and one entry will be randomly drawn to receive the prize.
The answers for which I am looking are extremely specific.
MY ANSWERS ARE FINAL!!!
All answers can be found in viewing the episode "Dalek".
Here are the questions - They will not be printed on the website. You will only hear them in the podcast or in the Lyrics features in iTunes.
The answers will be given next week.

Good Luck and Enjoy!
-Tom

Whocast #48 - 04.21.06

I review The Unquiet Dead - Episode 3 of Series One.

We also have a review of the Sonic Screwdriver Replica by Luke.

This past Saturday, was not only Tax Day in the U.S.A. (which is generally frowned upon by most of us) but was the Triumphant return of Doctor Who - Series 2, entitled New Earth.
I am definitely looking forward to reviewing this with you in the near future.

We will also get Contests 6 & 7 out this weekend.

And Whocast 49 will combine reviews of both Aliens of London and World War Three.

Remember to go to the Official BBC Website to view the latest TARDISodes of the new series and some new games, including an update to Mickey's webpage.

Enjoy!
-Tom

WE WENT OVER OUR UPLOAD LIMIT!!!

Hey Everybody,

We went over our 25GB upload limit on my .Mac service on Monday night. It shut off my PodcastWho feed for the rest of the month. However, I upgraded the account to a 250GB/month upload capacity and we'll see if it reactivates the RSS feed. I'll be trying a test podcast over the next few hours to check it out.

Please be patient with me on this. On the plus side, it has been the best response to PodcastWho EVER!!! Thanks for the patronage!

Enjoy!
-Tom

Contest #5 Answers

Here are the questions and answers to Contest #5:
Here is the link for the video podcast of the answers.

Question 1: What paper was Mickey reading?
The Evening Standard

Question 2: What is the motto on the bottom of the Coat of Arms Screensaver?
Dieu Et Mon Droit

Question 3: From what submarine does Mickey hijack the missile?
H.M.S. Taurean

Question 4: What is the complete title of the photo on Rose's phone sent by Mickey?
Image012.jpg

Question 5: How many Slitheen are waiting in the Prime Minister's Office?
9

Question 6: What items does Jackie mix together to destroy the Slitheen?
Gehrkins, Pickled onions, Pickled eggs?

Question 7: What brand of tea is on Mickey's Shelf
Yorkshire Tea

Question 8: Name at least 3 non-standard office items on the Prime Minister's desk?
M&M's/Skittles, a superball, a golf ball, a red globe/paperweight, pendulum, coffee cup

Question 9: The missile passes over what famous landmark?
The Cliffs of Dover

Question 10: What is the liquid in the decanter in the cabinet room?
Port

The winner is...Meredith Worthen (Our 2nd Two-Time Winner!!!)
Meredith will receive a $10.00 gift certificate from Who North America!!!

Enjoy!
-Tom

Contest #4 Answers

Here are the questions and answers to Contest #4:
Here is the link for the video podcast of the answers.

Question 1: What is the license plate of the police car carrying the General?
V746 DHM

Question 2: What is the name of the BBC reporter at the embankment and the hospital?
Tom Hitchenson

Question 3: What is the name of the complex where Jackie, Rose and Mickey live?
The Powell Estates

Question 4: What is the Alien Emergency Helpline number?
08081 570980

Question 5: How deep in the ocean was the radiation signature detected?
100 fathoms

Question 6: What time was Big Ben hit?
2:02pm

Question 7: What time does Jackie call the Alien Emergency Helpline?
23:08

Question 8: What does the young punk paint on the side of the TARDIS?
Bad Wolf

Question 9: What number to you call if you've seen Rose?
0207 946000

Question 10: Who were kept Oliver "busy"
His wife, his mistress and the young farmer


The winner is...Janet Reimer (Our 1st Two-time Winner!!!)
Janet will receive a $10.00 gift certificate from the Doctor Who Store!!!

Enjoy!
-Tom

Contest #3 Answers

Here are the questions and answers to Contest #3:
Here is the link for the video podcast of the answers.

Question 1: What is Gwenyth's salary?
8 pounds a year

Question 2: What song is being sung by the carollers while the Doctor and Rose are walking the streets of Cardiff?
God Bless Ye Merry Gentlemen

Question 3: Where is the wardrobe in the TARDIS?
1st left, 2nd right, 3rd on the left, go straight ahead, under the stairs, past the bins, 5th door on your left

Question 4: What is the name of the theatre where Charles Dickens performs?
Talieson Lodge

Question 5: What shape is the door knocker at Sneed and Company?
A lions head

Question 6: On what street does Sneed and Company reside?
Temeperance Court

Question 7: What does Gwenyth see inside Rose's mind?
The Big Bad Wolf

Question 8: What happened to the Gelf's physical bodies?
They were devastated in the Time War

Question 9: What places does the Doctor tell Rose he's seen?
The Fall of Troy, World War Five, and the Boston Tea Party

Question 10: What book was Charles going to give a new ending to?
The Mystery of Edwin Drood

The winner is...Meredith Worthen
Meredith will receive a $10.00 gift certificate from the Doctor Who Store!!!

Enjoy!
-Tom

Contest #5 - World War Three

Here is Contest 5 for the episode World War Three.

The winner will receive a $10.00 gift certificate from the Who North America.
All entries must be submitted via email to podcastwho@gmail.com no later than
April 12th by 5:00pm CST.
The entry with the most correct answers will win the prize.
If there are multiple entries with the same number of correct answers, then those entries will be placed in a hat and one entry will be randomly drawn to receive the prize.
The answers for which I am looking are extremely specific.
MY ANSWERS ARE FINAL!!!
All answers can be found in viewing the episode World War Three.
Here are the questions - They will not be printed on the website. You will only hear them in the podcast or in the Lyrics features in iTunes.
The answers will be given next week.

Good Luck and Enjoy!
-Tom

Whocast #47 - 04.07.06

I review "The End of the World" - Episode 2 of Series Two

There is also some news in the world of Doctor Who:
This Sunday (April 9) is Doctor Who Night on BBC Three. It is hosted by Corey Johnson (Henry Van Statten from "Dalek" and shows the New Doctor Who Confidential, narrated by Mark Gattiss, at 7pm followed up by "The Christmas Invasion" at 8pm.

BBC Three will also be rebroadcasting the entire 1st Season of Series Two throughout the week to lead up to the premiere of Season 2 on Saturday, April 15th.

The official Doctor Who website, also has the newest trailer for the new season on it. You can follow this link or here to see it. (MINOR SPOILERS!!!)

You can also preview the new TARDISodes here which can be downloaded to your mobile phone or PC. View the first one here.

You can also view the Official Press Launch of the new series at this link. This is an interview with David Tennant, Billie Piper, Russell T. Davies along with some SPOILERS of this new season.

We also get to hear a review of the Big Finish Audio Production "Final Flight", starring Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant by our good friend, Brad Shigenaka.

I'll have Contest 5 coming out over the weekend for "World War Three", along with the answers and winners for Contests 3 and 4.

Enjoy!
-Tom

Contest #4 - Aliens of London

Here is Contest 4 for the episode "Aliens of London".
The winner will receive a $10.00 gift certificate from the Doctor Who Store
All entries must be submitted via email to podcastwho@gmail.com no later than
April 5th by 5:00pm CST.
The entry with the most correct answers will win the prize.
If there are multiple entries with the same number of correct answers, then those entries will be placed in a hat and one entry will be randomly drawn to receive the prize.
The answers for which I am looking are extremely specific.
My answers are final. All answers can be found in viewing the episode "Aliens of London".
Here are the questions - They will not be printed on the website. You will only hear them in the podcast or in the Lyrics features in iTunes.
The answers will be given next week.

Question 1: What is the license plate of the police car carrying the General?
Question 2: What is the name of the BBC reporter at the embankment and the hospital?
Question 3: What is the name of the complex where Jackie, Rose and Mickey live?
Question 4: What is the Alien Emergency Helpline number?
Question 5: How deep in the ocean was the radiation signature detected?
Question 6: What time was Big Ben hit?
Question 7: What time does Jackie call the Alien Emergency Helpline?
Question 8: What does the young punk paint on the side of the TARDIS?
Question 9: What number do you call if you've seen Rose?
Question 10: Who kept Oliver "busy"?

Good Luck and Enjoy!
-Tom

Contest #3 - The Unquiet Dead

Here is Contest 3 for the episode "The Unquiet Dead".
The winner will receive a $10.00 gift certificate from the Doctor Who Store
All entries must be submitted via email to podcastwho@gmail.com no later than
April 5th by 5:00pm CST.
The entry with the most correct answers will win the prize.
If there are multiple entries with the same number of correct answers, then those entries will be placed in a hat and one entry will be randomly drawn to receive the prize.
The answers for which I am looking are extremely specific.
My answers are final. All answers can be found in viewing the episode "The Unquiet Dead".
Here are the questions - They will not be printed on the website. You will only hear them in the podcast or in the Lyrics features in iTunes.
The answers will be given next week.

Question 1: What is Gwenyth's salary?
Question 2: What song is being sung by the carollers while the Doctor and Rose are walking the streets of Cardiff?
Question 3: Where is the wardrobe in the TARDIS?
Question 4: What is the name of the theatre where Charles Dickens performs?
Question 5: What shape is the door knocker at Sneed and Company?
Question 6: On what street does Sneed and Company reside?
Question 7: What does Gwenyth see inside Rose's mind?
Question 8: What happened to the Gelf's physical bodies?
Question 9: What places does the Doctor tell Rose he's seen?
Question 10: What book was Charles going to give a new ending to?

Good Luck and Enjoy!
-Tom

Contest #2 Answers

Here are the questions and answers to Contest #2:
Here is the link for the video podcast of the answers.

Question 1: What year does the TARDIS make its final stop?
5.5/apple/26 or 2005
Question 2: What does Platform One prohibit its guest from using onboard?
Weapons, teleportation and religion
Question 3: What does the Doctor use to convince the Steward that he and Rose are guests? Slightly Psychic Paper
Question 4: Who does the Moxx of Balhoon represent?
The Solicitors of Jolco and Jolco
Question 5: What is the song first played on the iPod?
Tainted Love (by Soft Cell)
Question 6: What treaty does the Steward refer to the prohibits the use of teleporation devices on Platform One?
5.4/cup/16
Question 7: How does Rose understand the different alien languages?
The Gift of the TARDIS - telepathic field gets into your brain
Question 8: What is the topic of discussion between the Face of Bo and the Moxx of Balhoon? The Bad Wolf Scenario
Question 9: How many operations has Cassandra had to reach her current appearance?
708
Question 10: What does the Doctor tell Rose back in London about himself?
His planet was destroyed - it burned like the Earth - he is the last of his race - the last Time Lord

The winner is...Ari Baronofsky (Ari B)
Ari will receive a $10.00 gift certificate from WHO North America!!!

Enjoy!
-Tom

Contest #1 Answers

Here are the questions and answers to Contest #1:
Here is the link to the video podcast of the answers.

Question 1: What is the name of the department store that Rose works at?
Hendricks
Question 2: What color is the Doctor's jumper?
Burgundy/Maroon
Question 3: What name is NOT used for the living plastic maniquins in this episode?
Autons
Question 4: What is the name of the magazine/newspaper the Doctor reads at Rose's?
Heat
Question 5: What kind of car does Mickey drive?
Volkswagen Beetle
Question 6: What is the significance/tie-in between the first picture of the Doctor Clive shows Rose and the original series?
The picture was taken the day before the premiere of the original series
Question 7: What is Mickey's license plate number?
RLF 771R
Question 8: What does T.A.R.D.I.S. stand for?
Time and Relative Dimension in Space
Question 9: Who did Rose leave school for?
Jimmy Stone(s)
Question 10: Under what pact does the Doctor seek audience under peaceful contract with the Nestene Consciousness?
Convention 15 of the Shadow Proclamation

The winner is...Janet Reimer!!!
Janet will receive a $10.00 gift certificate from WHO North America.

Enjoy!
-Tom

Whocast #46 - 03.28.06

Today, I am briefly reviewing "Rose"
But first, I catch up on some news for the week: The 2nd Season premieres Saturday, April 15 on BBC1; some more casting updates; more Award nominations for Doctor Who.

I am also reposting the link for my first review of "Rose" back from my 1st podcast, "The Comic Geeks", Episode 13 (How appropriate). Take a listen and see how I went through the show almost scene by scene.

Keep the feedback coming both emails and audio. Don't forget the deadline for Contests #1 & 2 tomorrow @ 5pm CST. I have a lot of entries and lots of correct answers to make for a FANTASTIC contest.

Talk to ya tomorrow!

Enjoy!
-Tom

Contest #2 - The End of the World

Here is Contest 2 for the episode "The End of the World".
The winner will receive a $10.00 gift certificate from WHO North America.
All entries must be submitted via email to podcastwho@gmail.com no later than
March 29th by 5:00pm CST.
The entry with the most correct answers will win the prize.
If there are multiple entries with the same number of correct answers, then those entries will be placed in a hat and one entry will be randomly drawn to receive the prize.
The answers for which I am looking are extremely specific.
My answers are final. All answers can be found in viewing the episode
"The End of the World"
Here are the questions - They will not be printed on the website. You will only hear them in the podcast or in the Lyrics features in iTunes.
The answers will be given next week.

Good Luck and Enjoy!
-Tom

Contest #1 - Rose

Here is Contest 1 for the episode "Rose".
The winner will receive a $10.00 gift certificate from WHO North America.
All entries must be submitted via email to podcastwho@gmail.com no later than
March 29th by 5:00pm CST.
The entry with the most correct answers will win the prize.
If there are multiple entries with the same number of correct answers, then those entries will be placed in a hat and one entry will be randomly drawn to receive the prize.
The answers for which I am looking are extremely specific.
My answers are final. All answers can be found in viewing the episode "Rose".
Here are the questions - They will not be printed on the website. You will only hear them in the podcast or in the Lyrics features in iTunes.
The answers will be given next week.

Good Luck and Enjoy!
-Tom

Whocast #45 - 03.16.06

24 Hours to go to "The Trip of a Lifetime!"

Just some news to catch up on since last podcast. New DVD cover for 2nd Series DVD's to be released in May; 3 articles posted on SciFi Wire about the new series (which debuts March 17th on the SciFi Channel 9pm ET/PT...inside joke as you will find out.)

Audio feedback from JamesBoyGenius.


GallifreyOne 2006 Review by Sal the Ref. Also I have included the link to Sal's webpage for his pictures with his custom-made Eccleston Jacket, by james@duendecouture.com. and his website
which is http://www.duendecouture.com.

Listen to the end of the Whocast for details on a weekly contest to go along with the new episodes on the SciFi Channel. You won't be disappointed.

Until next time...Enjoy!
-Tom

Whocast #44 - 03.10.06

7 Days and Counting...

K9 and Sarah Jane Spinoff...Mark 2?!? Peter Kay on Doctor Who?!? The Dalek Conquests?!?
This is just some of the news that we will be covering in today's show.

We also have some of your emails, and some voicemails from Skype.

Michael Hickerson gives us a link to a new Dalek on-line game: www.dalektron.org Remember, this is for PC's only, not available for Macintosh (That SUCKS!!!)

A correction of PositionHigh's website from www.positionhigh.de, not .com as I had previously stated. Here is the proper link!

I'll be following up before next week's premiere of Doctor Who on the Sci-Fi channel. I have a couple of ideas, that I would like to bounce off you all for future shows.

Until then...Enjoy!
-Tom

Whocast #43 - 02.28.06

This wonderful picture of the TARDIS, K-9 and the Time Reapers is courtesy of Emma Gibbons from Dover, N.H. Thanks to her father, Paul, for providing us with it! FANTASTIC!

We have a review of "Do You Have A License To Save This Planet" and commentary of Whocast #4o by Shayne Artis. This Week in Who by Ari B. A number of great emails from you as well as some fantastic links.

Also got some news on the Doctor Who Front - The teaser/commercial for Doctor Who on the Sci-Fi Channel is now being broadcast. You can see it here, thanks to Charles Geer. Also Eve Miles (Gwyneth from The Unquiet Dead) has now been cast along side John Barrowman in Torchwood.

Some links from the Whocast:
1) Regenerations-X by Danny Stewart at the Doctor Who Theme Repository (thanks to Colin Bordley) This is the remix of the Christmas Invasion theme with Middle Eight, that you all have been asking about.
2) Kopic's Doctor Who News (thanks to Simon Mills)
3) A Lego Diorama of the Tenth Doctor, Rose, The TARDIS and a Dalek (thanks to James T Haney aka allazar)
4) PositionHigh - Mark's website who did the wonderful remix of the 7th Doctor Theme that I played a few shows back

We'll be back shortly with more news, emails and reviews for your listening pleasure!

Enjoy!
-Tom

Whocast #42 - 02.22.06

Doctor Who Themes - Part Three

K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid)...

And that's what I tried to do with the Final Episode of The Theme Podcasts.

I go over the theme from the 1996 TV Movie (8th Doctor), Series 2 (9th Doctor) and the Christmas Invasion (10th Doctor).

Hope you enjoyed these episodes. I will get back on track with more reviews, by myself and you in the next Whocasts.

Until then...Enjoy!
-Tom

Whocast #41 - 01.31.06

Doctor Who Themes - Part Two

I am covering the evolution of the Doctor Who Theme from the 5th Doctor through the 7th Doctor. These are known as the Peter Howell Theme (5th Doctor), Dominic Glynn Theme (Trial of a Time Lord) and Keff McCulloch Theme (7th Doctor).
Also please visit Mark Ayres website for more information on the History of the Doctor Who Theme

We also have a review of "The Adventuress of Henrietta Street" by Asa Swain.

You also get to "hear" my new Talking TARDIS Mug in action.

I'll cover the 8th, 9th and 10th Doctor Themes on the next Whocast!

Enjoy!
-Tom

Whocast #40 - 01.28.06

FINALLY...The Doctor Who Theme Podcast - Part One!

The theme which is so unique that it has been recognized by people around the world, as easily as other themes like Star Trek, Star Wars, MASH and the like.
I review and discuss the evolution of the Doctor Who theme and the variations from the 1st 4 Doctors.
There is a great website by Mark Ayres on the history of the Doctor Who Theme. http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Mark_Ayres/DWTheme.htm
I encourage you to check it out.

We also enjoy a review of the ReelTime Production of Auton by our listener from Down Under - Shayne Artis.

We'll get to Doctors 5, 6, 7 & 8 next time.

Enjoy!
-Tom

Quick Note - New Whocast Coming!

Hey Folks,

Just a quick note...I am going to be putting together a new Whocast this week, but just have been tied up at work and home lately. Thanks for being patient and we'll talk to ya soon!

Enjoy!
-Tom

Whocast #39 - 01.14.06

I was going to be a show about the musical scores for the show...BUT GUESS WHAT!!! WE GET TO SEE DOCTOR WHO IN THE GOOD OLD U.S.of A. YEEHAAH!

I was doing the show on the road with a 10 minute monologue, then got the news about the new series showing up on the SciFi Network and could not let this go unmentioned.

Here are the links to the various webpages with the press release: Outpost Gallifrey, SciFi Channel, BBC News, Chicago Tribune, and even a quick blurb in the Hollywood Reporter!

We did get another "This Week in Who" by Ari B. He reviews "The Two Doctors" on DVD and "Doctor Who: The Legend Continues" - a table book.

We'll get to the themes next Whocast!

Enjoy!
-Tom

In Memory of Tom Duchnowski 1951-2006

In Memory of Tom Duchnowski
April 27, 1951 - January 4, 2006

My father-in-law passed away this week from a 1 1/2 year battle with cancer. I have posted a webpage to celebrate his life and times with his granddaughter. He was a loving and hard-working man, who loved his family and friends with the same zeal that he lived his life daily. We will never forget him and will love him forever.

Happy Holidays!

Dani and I would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and a Safe and Prosperous New Year!

Enjoy!
-Tom