Sometimes an actor fits the role so perfectly that the character becomes iconic. We’ve seen this happen in television, radio, movies, and on stage. One of the best examples from Doctor Who was the pairing of Elisabeth Sladen with Sarah Jane Smith. An iconic and timeless pairing.
Read moreDoctor Who Survey & Chance to Win $100 in WHO Merchandise!
If you’re on this site and reading this article, chances are relatively high that you rank amongst Doctor Who fandom. And, what fan of our beloved Time Lord does not want to talk about everything in all of time and space?Well, now’s YOUR chance! Take a DOCTOR WHO survey and get entered for a chance at $100 in Whovian merchandise!
Read moreWe Have Regenerated
“Oh, so you’re a Doctor Who podcast?” The truthful answer: Yes, we are a Doctor Who podcast. But, from the very beginning, our goal has been to create more than just content focused around Doctor Who. Might one consider Doctor Who as our primary focus? Perhaps. But, just like most, our goals reach into other realms of entertainment – mainly comic books and science fiction. Maybe our current incarnation has worn a bit thin? Yes! We have regenerated!
Read moreCapturing Sherlock Holmes
When asked about Sherlock Holmes, I often find myself walking the proverbial tightrope while balancing my excitement for the character with not overwhelming the other person (or you – the reader) with too many facts and ideas. But, if one cracks open the door, I suppose one should go ahead and open it.
Read moreContribute to the Discussing Who Holiday Episode
The 2016 holiday season has arrived and we want YOUR help as we say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017! It’s more than just something we say during our podcasts when we say that we want to hear from YOU. So, think about your wish list and make your predictions! Then, send them to us to be featured on our 2016 holiday episode. We want to hear from YOU!
Read moreHow Narrative Helps Us Cope
The Doctor, in his Eleventh incarnation, said: “We’re all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?” Later, in his Twelfth, he said that memories become stories when we forget them. No matter how they may be described, our narratives are us. They are who we are. Can those narratives be used to help us cope with the trials and tribulations each of us face every day? According to Dr. Karen D. Shackleford, they can indeed.
Read moreDoctor Who: Lessons At The End
We are all fans. Call us geeks. Call us fanboys/fangirls. Call us what you want…it doesn’t change the fact that we are invested in our characters. We choose to spend our time surrounded by these characters, people, etc. And, that’s OK. But, guess what, there are things we can learn from those characters! Don’t believe me? Keep reading!
Read moreWhen Will Class Air on BBC America?
When will Class air on BBC America? Class begins in October. At least, Class airs in the UK, but fans of Doctor Who must wait until 2017 before the show premieres on BBC America. In an age of near-instantaneous access to content, could this be considered a mistake?
Read moreLee and the Brain of Morbius
In episode 18 of Discussing Who we mention Mehendri Solon – specifically, Lee Shackleford mentions this character and his obsession […]
Read moreFirst Read — CRISIS on Infinite Earths: The Summoning
This experiment will play-out this laymen’s view of a comic book event that happened over thirty years ago.
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