Alyssa Franke - Podcast Details

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Law&Crime SidebarTop 7 Revelations About Ruby Franke’s Husband in YouTube Mom's Child Abuse CaseWithin hours of Ruby Franke and her apparent business partner Jodi Hildebrandt being arrested on multiple charges of aggravated child abuse in Utah, Kevin Franke was at the Ivins Police Department trying to figure out what was going on with their children. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the top new details we learned about Kevin Franke, and how his story changed, during two interviews with police.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: This episode of Sidebar is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/sidebar and get on your way to...2024-03-2533 min

Law&Crime SidebarTop 9 Moments from Ruby Franke’s Child Abuse Sentencing HearingFormer YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to prison in Utah on Tuesday after they both entered guilty pleas to four child abuse charges involving Franke’s children. Police charged the two after Franke’s youngest son and daughter were found emaciated and with injuries after being tied up in Hildebrandt’s home. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber wraps up the case that has garnered worldwide attention.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8...2024-02-2128 min

Law&Crime SidebarWhat's Next for Ruby Franke's Business Partner After YouTube Mom's Guilty Child Abuse PleaEx-therapist Jodi Hildebrandt is expected in court next week after her former business partner, Ruby Franke, agreed to plead guilty to four counts of second-degree aggravated child abuse. Franke admitted she and another adult restrained Franke’s two youngest children with handcuffs, denied them access to food and water, and made them stand outside in the hot sun for hours. As part of her plea agreement, Franke is required to testify against Hildebrandt. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber checks in with KUTV2News reporter Brian Schnee to discuss what we can expect during Hildebrandt’s hearing.PLEA...2023-12-1924 min

Law&Crime SidebarLawyer for Ruby Franke’s Husband Tells All: 'He Wanted an Immediate Divorce'Kevin Franke’s attorney says divorce paperwork will soon be served to disgraced YouTube “momfluencer” Ruby Franke as she sits behind bars in Utah. The creator of the once-popular “8 Passengers” channel is facing six felony charges of child abuse. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber catches up with Randy Kester, Kevin Franke’s attorney, to find out what led to this point and where the family goes from here.SPONSORS: Save 10% on your entire POM Pepper Spray order by using code LAWCRIME10% at https://bit.ly/POM-SIDEBARIf you’ve used Incognito mode in Google’s...2023-12-0223 min

Law&Crime SidebarRuby Franke’s Daughter Breaks Silence on YouTube Mom's Child Abuse ChargesShari Franke, the oldest child of Kevin and Ruby Franke, says her life has been a whirlwind since her mother was arrested in August for allegedly abusing her two youngest siblings. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber speaks with KUTV2News reporter Brian Schnee about Shari Franke’s latest social media posts amidst a firestorm of accusations involving her family.HOSTS:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberAngenette Levy: https://twitter.com/Angenette5LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokePodcasting - Sam Goldberg 2023-10-2413 min

Law&Crime SidebarTop 7 Most Disturbing Ruby Franke Child Abuse Case DevelopmentsNearly one month since 41-year-old Ruby Franke and her business partner were charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse, new shocking developments have surfaced in the case. Franke’s 12-year-old son was allegedly held captive in Jodi Hildebrandt’s home, duct taped alongside his sister, and starved before escaping to a neighbor’s home who said he was “covered in wounds.” The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down the top seven most disturbing developments in Franke and Hildebrandt’s case since their arrest.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:Murderabilia by Harold Schechter: order your copy now...2023-09-2721 min

Law&Crime Sidebar'Terrible Dark Chapter’: Victim of Ruby Franke’s Business Partner Tells All, Details Disturbing ‘Therapy’A Utah man who was referred to Ruby Franke’s business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, for marriage counseling calls his dealings with her a “terrible dark chapter” that caused destruction in his life. Hildebrandt and Franke were recently charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse after Franke’s 12-year-old son escaped from Hildebrandt’s home covered in wounds. Adam Steed tells the Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy how Hildebrandt “tried to punish” him and details how “dangerous this lady really is.”LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokePodcasting - Sam GoldbergS...2023-09-2012 min

Law&Crime SidebarThe Rise and Fall of YouTube Mom Ruby Franke — The Story So FarThe YouTube channel “8 Passengers” was once a powerhouse in the family content space on the platform, boasting millions of views each month with over two million subscribers. Ruby Franke and her husband, Kevin Franke, launched the channel in 2015 with a major focus on their six children and parenting skills in their vlog-style videos. The channel’s success came crashing down when YouTube terminated the account just days after Ruby Franke’s 12-year-old son escaped from her business partner’s home “covered in wounds” after he was allegedly tied up using duct tape and starved to the point of emaciation. The Law&Crime...2023-09-1425 min

Law&Crime Sidebar'Victim of Jodi': Lawyer for Ruby Franke's Husband Tells All, Blames YouTube Mom and PartnerThe lawyer representing the husband of Ruby Franke spoke to the Law&Crime Network about his knowledge of the child abuse allegations pitted against the YouTube mom and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt. Randy Kester said Kevin Franke is a “victim of Jodi,” who is the “spearhead” of this horrifying situation. Kester blamed Hildebrandt, stating “she’s caused all of the destruction” in this case. Sidebar host Jesse Weber discusses the case with Kester, who details why Kevin Franke played no role in the disturbing child abuse incidents.LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke 2023-09-1321 min

Law&Crime Sidebar‘Makes My Blood Boil’: Johnny Depp’s Lawyer Reacts to YouTube Mom Ruby Franke’s Child Abuse CaseForty-one-year-old YouTube mom Ruby Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were arrested on August 30 after Franke’s 12-year-old son escaped from Hildebrandt’s home “covered in wounds.” The duo was charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse after it was discovered Franke allegedly tied up two of her children with duct tape and starved them in the Utah home. Famed Johnny Depp attorney Ben Chew said this “heartbreaking” case makes his “blood boil.” The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber discusses the disturbing case with Chew, a partner at Brown Rudnick law firm.LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION...2023-09-1128 min

Law&Crime SidebarYouTube Mom Ruby Franke’s Cousin Tells All, Says Child Abuse Case is ‘Bigger Than People Know’Utah woman Ruby Franke, and her alleged accomplice Jodi Hildebrandt, were both charged with six counts of felony child abuse after the YouTube mom’s 12-year-old emaciated son escaped Hildebrandt’s home with open wounds and duct tape on his wrists on August 30. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy discusses the disturbing case with Franke’s cousin, who says the child abuse case is “bigger than people know.” Franke’s cousin, who is using the alias “Sally,” asked to remain anonymous with her face blurred and voice distorted.LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke 2023-09-0715 min

This Week in Time TravelCarpetulationJody Houser and Rachael Stott interviewed; Gallifrey One recap; Farewell - One week out from Gallifrey One, it’s time to take stock of what we saw at the family reunion. We bid farewell to an iconic carpet and take one last look at a convention every Doctor Who fan should experience at least once. We catch up with Jody Houser and Rachael Stott for more about their Thirteenth Doctor comic, and then we wrap things up with an important announcement. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Rachael Stott and Jody Houser.2019-02-2400 min

This Week in Time TravelHow I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Big FinishA former skeptic's guide to Big Finish audio drama - There’s no better guide to the worlds of Big Finish productions of Doctor Who and other great properties than a former skeptic about audio drama. We welcome Radio Free Skaro’s Warren Frey as we take a criminally overdue deep dive into Doctor Who for the ears instead of the eyes. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Warren Frey.2019-02-0700 min

This Week in Time TravelExtended FamGallifrey One convention geekery - We beg your indulgence, but this podcast is 100% about Alyssa, Chip, and Rachel geeking out about the upcoming Gallifrey One convention. If you don’t have a ticket, well, we regret that it’s sold out and encourage you to come back next week for our Big Finish episode. Coming to Gally? We’ll preview some of our panels, give advice for newcomers, and relax our broadcast standards for one very important F-bomb. Sorry, canon-obsessed fanboys: “It’s never f—-ing Susan!” Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Rachel Donner.<...2019-01-2900 min

This Week in Time TravelSegun's GenesisSegun Akinola's Series 11 music - Shannon Dohar, friend of TWiTT, co-host of the Deeper Cuts album review podcast, and frequent Reality Bomb contributor, flexes her musical muscles and discusses with us Segun Akinola’s music from Episode 1 to the New Year’s Special. What makes him the right composer for today’s Doctor Who, and how hard was it to make the transition from 10 seasons of Murray Gold? Regenerations can be challenging—but this new soundscape is worthy of celebration…. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Shannon Dohar.2019-01-2200 min

This Week in Time TravelScholars of Time and SpaceAcademic Fandom revisited; Gallifrey One Academic Track preview - A bite-sized episode revisits academic fandom with a look at the dedicated programming track at this year’s Gallifrey One convention. Organizers Joy Piedmont and Paul Booth take us through what it means to look at Doctor Who through a scholarly lens. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Joy Piedmont and Paul Booth.2019-01-1500 min

This Week in Time TravelPanels DiscussionTitan's 13th Doctor comics series reviewed - The TV series may be over for now, but we can still see Team TARDIS in action! We’re three issues into Jody Houser’s and Rachael Stott’s Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor from Titan Comics. Chip and Alyssa dive in to this delightful and faithful adaptation while catching up with the news of the week and arguing over whether Chip can will a meme into existence. (Alyssa: “It would have to be a better meme.”) Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2019-01-0800 min

This Week in Time TravelChekhov's Combo Oven"Resolution" reviewed - Yup, it was the Daleks all right. If we consider this the proper end of Series 11, then it absolutely ended with a bang. Jodie Whittaker’s first standoff with the pepper pots is properly epic, but Alyssa and Chip wrestle with some of the lingering issues with the season… Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2019-01-0200 min

This Week in Time TravelAfter the Glass CeilingSeries 11: What worked? What didn't? What next? - That’s a wrap for 2018, This Week in Time Travel, and Series 11! Rachel Donner and Riley Silverman join us to sort out the brilliant and the tragic, the groundbreaking and the played-too-safe. Find out where we stand and what we’re looking forward to in Series 12, and tune in again when we return for the New Year’s special! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Rachel Donner and Riley Silverman.2018-12-2000 min

This Week in Time TravelThe Battle of Awkwardly Long Name"The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos" reviewed - Bang, whimper, or something in between? Did you guess right about, “I know that voice”? (You probably did.) Which characters got to tie off a satisfying arc, and which characters have yet to launch one? Alyssa and Chip tackle the good and the meh about “The Battle of Rask—”…hang on, “The Battle of Barsoom—”…wait, that’s not right… Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-12-1000 min

This Week in Time TravelMirror, Mirror"It Takes You Away" reviewed - One froggy universe, two grieving husbands, one mystery woodland menace, a kajillion moths, and one question from Alyssa: who’s allowed to be selfish in grief? Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-12-0300 min

This Week in Time TravelUgly Roots"The Witchfinders" reviewed - Zombies? Check. Sci-fi prison? Check. Historical figure? Check. Prestige casting? Check. Commentary on the human condition, drawing analogies to our current crisis of confidence in ourselves and our tendency to blame and persecute the other in response? Check. Houdini reference? Check. “The Witchfinders” tried to cover all the bases. Let’s see if it succeeded. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-11-2600 min

This Week in Time TravelOn the Bubble“Kerblam!” reviewed - Happy Thanksgiving! Alyssa and Chip had some extra time to consider “Kerblam!”—whether it didn’t have enough of a point of view or too many, whether the first 40 minutes made up for the last few, and whether it might have gone over better in the U.S. if Amazon hadn’t been especially juggernauty in the last few weeks. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-11-2300 min

This Week in Time TravelDemons and Strife"Demons of the Punjab" reviewed - Thanks to travel schedules and Alyssa’s exhaustion after helping to Save Democracy As We Know It, we had a few extra days to consider “Demons of the Punjab”: whether it got the balance of SF and family drama right, how it treated history compared to “Rosa,” and how (and whether) our grandparents’ stories get told. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-11-1600 min

This Week in Time TravelStitch and Time"The Tsuranga Conundrum" reviewed and barely pronounced correctly - The Doctor's curiosity gets the best of her, and she finds herself and her friends in a disaster movie against, well, basically, Stitch without Lilo. Rachel Donner joins me for a quick trip on a Red Cross spaceship while Alyssa's on assignment. Join us for a discussion on the merits of, well, plotting, where the Doctor's newly developed empathy comes from, and more casting and directorial celebrations. Stick around for the end, if you like, for a plea for Americans to go to the polls Tuesday and a SPECIAL...2018-11-0500 min

This Week in Time Travel"Back in the Box; There's Loads to See""Arachnids in the UK" reviewed - It’s eight-legs vs. two-legs again, but unlike 1974’s Planet of the Spiders these arachno-invaders are simply the very confused coincidental by-product of a business empire led by someone who’s TOTALLY NOT TRUMP. NO SIR. Alyssa and Chip discuss whether (1) the plot holds up, (2) Yaz plays on Alyssa’s team, (3) Grace’s appearance opens wounds for Graham AND viewers, and (4) we know now just who the Doctor is. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-10-2900 min

This Week in Time TravelMontgomery 1955"Rosa" Reviewed - This was the episode that we held our breath for. Could British writers do justice to the woman who inspired the Montgomery bus boycotts, and fairly reflect the movement for civil rights? Spoiler alert: we think the answer is a resounding yes. We delve into why this historical story reminiscent of early ’60s Doctor Who spoke so clearly to us, and was very much the kind of Doctor Who story we all needed on Oct. 21, 2018. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-10-2200 min

This Week in Time TravelA Monument to Custard Cremes"The Ghost Monument" Reviewed - In addition to the world’s fastest news buffet, we journey to the Planet of Desolation in search of the Doctor’s ride. Has Jodie Whittaker fully inhabited the role? Are Yaz, Graham and Ryan gelling as a TARDIS team? Can you do a sight gag in a podcast? Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-10-1500 min

This Week in Time TravelFalling With Style"The Woman Who Fell to Earth" reviewed - The Thirteenth Doctor is finally here, and (absent one rather concerning story beat) her timely debut was exactly what Alyssa and Chip were hungry for. “This new nose is SO reliable.” “Danger of death. Do not climb.” “Every day’s a learning day!” Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-10-0800 min

Doctor Who: The Moment1.13 - Oh brilliant!For the season finale of The Moment, I'm joined by Alyssa Franke (http://www.themomentpod.com/guests/alyssa-franke), to discuss the closing moments of the most recent Doctor Who episode, 2017's Christmas special, Twice Upon a Time. We discuss the departure of a beloved Doctor, the arrival of an exciting new Doctor, and the impact of this historic moment on the Doctor Who fandom. You can follow Alyssa on Twitter at @WhovianFeminism (http://twitter.com/whovianfeminism). Special Guest: Alyssa Franke.2018-10-0400 min

This Week in Time TravelNew BeginningsPaul Cornell's final-final Doctor Who work; returning to Doctor Who fandom with Whittaker and Chibnall - It’s the eve of new Doctor Who and we couldn’t be more ready. Titan Comics is celebrating with a virtual giveaway of $300 worth of comics, including Paul Cornell’s last (he means it this time) work on Doctor Who. We talk to Paul, go over the news of the week, and compare notes on what it’s like to leave and return to Doctor Who fandom. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Rachel Donner, Paul Cornell...2018-10-0100 min

This Week in Time TravelHistory LessonsThe long road to a woman Doctor - It wasn’t a new idea, but it took a long time for the powers that be to take it seriously. Alyssa traverses the twists and turns that brought the notion of a female Doctor to reality. Chip reflects on the best thing about being a Doctor Who fan, and the best TIME to be one. Plus the news, in the penultimate week before Jodie Whittaker takes the stage. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-09-2500 min

This Week in Time TravelA Complicated MelodyProblematic Faves: River Song, and more Season 11 news - Comedian and writer Riley Silverman joins Alyssa to celebrate, consider and critique the controversial River Song. Also, the Doctor Who PR juggernaut marches on while still managing to say VERY LITTLE before the premiere date! Will Thursday’s DWM break that trend? Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Riley Silverman.2018-09-1900 min

This Week in Time TravelWhoopsSunday, Oct. 7 premiere; Whittaker makes the news rounds - Chip demonstrates he’d be a rubbish time traveler because he can’t even manage simple time zones. Alyssa melts through the floor over Jodie Whittaker’s Marie Claire UK photoshoot. And there’s plenty of actual news to talk about, including that premiere date announcement video that doesn’t just break a glass ceiling, but also breaks new ground. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-09-1100 min

This Week in Time TravelProblematic BabesRemembering Michael Pickwoad; defining "problematic faves" - ALYSSA: (talks to Chip about her suggestion for a series about Problematic Faves) CHIP: (dictates a response via Siri, which changes the text to ‘Problematic Babes’) ALYSSA: “Yup, there’s our episode title.” We return from our unexpected hiatus in time travel bringing you Rachel Talalay, who joins Alyssa to celebrate the late Michael Pickwoad. Also, we launch a new segment about those episodes that we both enjoy and cringe at, simultaneously. Reality Bomb’s Joy Piedmont and Verity!’s Deb Stanish are here to help us define Problematic Faves. <...2018-09-0400 min

Doctor Who: Who & CompanyEpisode 20 - Alyssa Franke & Sense8Alyssa Franke of This Week in Time Travel stops by to discuss her new book about Series 9 episode, Hell Bent, her life as a podcaster, and one of her favorite all-time shows, Sense8!2018-09-011h 10

This Week in Time TravelSecrets of the 22nd Black ArchiveAlyssa's Black Archive book about "Hell Bent" and the news of the week - Alyssa’s first book is out! We take time to talk about “The Black Archive #22: Hell Bent” and the themes Alyssa explored from the Series 9 finale. Plus: the SDCC afterglow, the LFCC record, and more publications and articles that tell us we may be on the verge of a Doctor Who Golden Age… Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-07-3100 min

The Incomparable Doctor Who feedThis Week in Time Travel 64: Secrets of the 22nd Black ArchiveAlyssa’s first book is out! We take time to talk about “The Black Archive #22: Hell Bent” and the themes Alyssa explored from the Series 9 finale. Plus: the SDCC afterglow, the LFCC record, and more publications and articles that tell us we may be on the verge of a Doctor Who Golden Age… Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke Referenced Works Doctor Who [Amazon] Show Notes & Links The Black Archive #22, "Hell Bent", by Alyssa Franke at Obverse Books Rolling Stone evaluates Doctor Who at SDCC FAVORABLY ...2018-07-3138 min

This Week in Time TravelFrom Cardiff to Comic ConSDCC highlights - Alyssa and Chip retreat to the memory palace and enjoy the highlights of the new Doctor Who era’s and Jodie Whittaker’s debuts in San Diego. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-07-2400 min

This Week in Time TravelOMG OMG OMGTeaser trailer, magazine exclusives, and more news - News floodgates opened before Comic-Con! Entertainment Weekly got an exclusive, then the Radio Times got another one! Fans selected their favorite episodes for a BBC America marathon, prompting Chip to play his one note just a little louder. There are toys! And Daleks with tiny plungers! In this, one of the most economical and efficient This Week in Time Travel episodes ever. (So much so, you’ve got time to check out our friend Tom Dickinson’s new podcast, The Moment, as well. Two thumbs up.) Host Chip Sudderth...2018-07-1700 min

This Week in Time TravelSuddenly SegunNew composer; new 13th Doctor comic; fan reaction to the leaked scene - We thought we might take the weekend off of TWiTT, because SURELY there wouldn’t be news about Doctor Who before Comic-Con, right? Chip’s theory was found wanting: New composer! New comic! New…uh…leak! (Which we will NOT spoil for you.) Alyssa and Chip tackle all of the news while recovering from the Families Belong Together rally. (Has Doctor Who ever inspired you to action, either personal or political? Let us know on Twitter or Facebook!) Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke...2018-07-0300 min

This Week in Time TravelWorth a Thousand WordsFandom Perspectives: Fan Art - OK, we know that fan art is a visual medium. And podcasts are…not. But we’ve brought along some fan artists who’ve made a real impact. Nathan Skreslet and Ly Cao from Pixel Who are here to talk about the fan artist community in Doctor Who, what it’s like to reinterpret the show, and what it takes to make a business of it. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Nathan Skreslet and Ly Cao.2018-06-2700 min

This Week in Time TravelBooks! The Best Weapons in the World!Fandom Perspectives: Academic Fandom - Kara Dennison and Derek Kompare join us as our Fandom Perspectives series takes a look at aca-fans—those fans for whom deep dives of exploration into themes and cultural criticism make the Doctor Who experience all the richer… Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Kara Dennison and Derek Kompare.2018-06-2000 min

This Week in Time TravelA (Canon) Blast from the PastWhat "Canon" Really Means in Doctor Who - Your two fried cohosts take a quick tour through the news of the week and bring you an in-depth conversation about what “canon” in Doctor Who really means with rabid fan and New Testament scholar Mark Goodacre, in an archive recording from Chip’s Two-minute Time Lord Podcast, episode 316. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Mark Goodacre.2018-06-1200 min

This Week in Time TravelFanvid Happy HourFan videos from Head Over Feels; Twitch's first week; missing episodes in limbo - For every character, for every dramatic plotline, for every ship: there’s a fanvid. Kim and Sage of Head Over Feels return to This Week in Time Travel to talk about their expertly curated collections of fan-edited videos guaranteed to make you swoon or swear. Plus: Erika and Liz from Verity! stop by with a report from Twitch’s first week of streaming classic Doctor Who episodes, and Chip and Alyssa have strong feelings about Radio Free Skaro’s scoop that some missing episodes...2018-06-0500 min

This Week in Time TravelWe'll Do It LIVENews roundup: Twitch, Bookwyrm, video greetings for 13, FanX - It’s a short, live-and-in-person walk through the news of the week including a new venue for classic Doctor Who, a new book series about Doctor Who book series, your chance to welcome Jodie Whittaker, and another fan convention setting the wrong example. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-05-2900 min

This Week in Time TravelThe Pen is Mightier Than the SpoonFandom Perspectives Part 2: Fanfiction - Some fans are content to consume stories. Others want to expand on them, or even transform them. Part two of our Fandom Perspectives series is about fanfiction, a creative outlet that may even have contributed to the return of Doctor Who. Paul Cornell joins us to talk about fanfic’s role in the wilderness years, and Shannon Sudderth and Alyssa compare notes on fanfic in the RTD years and today. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Paul Cornell and Shannon Sudderth.2018-05-2200 min

This Week in Time TravelTimeless Apparel Rendered Dexterously In StyleThe World of Doctor Who Cosplay - At its best, fandom culture is all about participation! We begin our Fandom Perspective series by looking at cosplay with friend and East Coast costumer Amanda-Rae Prescott. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Amanda-Rae Prescott.2018-05-1600 min

This Week in Time TravelNews Rounds, RapidFree Comic Book Day; Time Team; Big Finish Masters vs. River Song - It’s a snack-size edition of This Week in Time Travel looking at Free Comic Book Day, the new Time Team, and the eternal question: can the Eric Roberts Master drezzzz for the occasion in audio? Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-05-0800 min

This Week in Time TravelReally, REALLY Great HairThe Twelfth Doctor Retrospective - Our Doctor retrospective series concludes with, of course, the Twelfth Doctor. It’s a giant-size, Series 10-hair-size, celebration of everything he brought to the role courtesy of the Hugo-finalist Verity! podcast’s moderator, Deb Stanish! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Deborah Stanish.2018-05-0100 min

This Week in Time TravelReconstructed KrabReconstructions of missing episodes; The Macra Terror - Alyssa promised that she would make Chip watch his very first reconstruction of a missing classic Doctor Who episode, as chosen by a random #WhoAgainstGuns donor. Thanks to David H. Adler, it’s time for “The Macra Terror” in living color…well, not color, but in living motion…well, not motion. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-04-2400 min

This Week in Time TravelReturn of the Drunken GiraffeThe Eleventh Doctor's Hour - Let’s go back to 2010 and welcome the worldwide goodwill ambassador from the BBC, the Eleventh Doctor, who ushered Doctor Who into even greater global popularity. Radio Free Skaro and Lazy Doctor Who’s Steven Schapansky joins us! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Steven Schapansky.2018-04-1700 min

This Week in Time TravelJustifiably SmugThe Tenth Doctor Revisited - He launched the show to new heights and became one of the most beloved Doctors of all of time and space—but he had his share of detractors! Shannon Sudderth helps us discuss David Tennant’s Doctor. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Shannon Sudderth.2018-04-1000 min

This Week in Time TravelI Feel FantasticThe Ninth Doctor celebrated - Ninth Doctor, we hardly knew you! Rachel Donner rejoins the This Week in Time Travel team for a jam-packed episode celebrating Christopher Eccleston and his pivotal year in the role. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Rachel Donner.2018-04-0300 min

This Week in Time TravelNot the One You ExpectedThe Eighth Doctor Revisited - The Eighth Doctor was truly the “Fans’ Doctor.” Not because fandom created him, but because thanks to novels and especially Big Finish, fans of Doctor Who got to know Paul McGann’s Doctor while the wider world missed out. Alyssa and Chip talk about his arc from the TV movie to “Night of the Doctor” while preparing for their live show at (Re)Generation Who with Rachel Talalay on Saturday, March 24! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-03-2000 min

This Week in Time TravelConniving ClownThe Seventh Doctor revisited; #whoagainstguns raises $15K! - The master of the Hat Trick, Sylvester McCoy’s Seventh Doctor, falls under the watchful eye of returning guest Kathleen Schowalter. There’s a bumper crop of news, too, including the outcome of the main #WhoAgainstGuns campaign push, Series 11 casting, and more! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Rachel Donner and Kathleen Schowalter.2018-03-1300 min

This Week in Time TravelRainbow ConnectionThe Sixth Doctor: unjustly maligned? - Our fearless leader Jason Snell joins us to discuss the brightest and brashest of the Doctors: Colin Baker’s Sixth Doctor. Plus, we have an update on #WhoAgainstGuns, some details and controversy over Series 11, and a look ahead to our live show at Regeneration Who! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Jason Snell.2018-03-0600 min

This Week in Time TravelThe StorytellersInterviews with Rona Munro, Jenny Colgan, Hayley Nebauer and Alisa Stern ("Doctor Puppet") - It’s an interview spectacular! Writers Rona Munro and Jenny Colgan, costume designer Hayley Nebauer, and stop-motion puppeteer Alisa Stern (“Doctor Puppet”) all talked with us at Gallifrey One. PLUS: Alyssa and Chip review the new Doctor Who branding with considerable glee, and discuss the shocking surprise news of Target-style novelizations of new-series episodes. We never saw that coming. Support #whoagainstguns and get access to an epic commentary podcast featuring many of your favorite Doctor Who podcasters and special guests. Find out more at...2018-02-2700 min

This Week in Time Travel"Gallifrey Waits No More"#MeToo and the women of Doctor Who, Gallifrey One con recap, and news - Women’s voices rang powerfully and true at the end of the 29th Gallifrey One convention. Alyssa looks back on a profound #MeToo moment as Doctor Who actors, writers and other creators talked about their struggles within the entertainment industry. We take some time to honor their testimony while also celebrating the other highlights of a very successful con weekend. There was also a lot of news from the comics, visual effects, and Riverdale (???) fronts! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.</p...2018-02-2000 min

This Week in Time TravelWhat's the Celery For?The Fifth Doctor examined - Graeme Burk rejoins us to rhapsodize about the beige-est of Doctors, the Fifth! Plus, loads of news and “news” as Chip and Alyssa prepare for convention season. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Graeme Burk.2018-02-1300 min

This Week in Time TravelJelly Baby?Fourth Doctor Tom Baker revisited - None more iconic: Tom Baker strode across Doctor Who as a giant for seven years, and we have comedian Riley Silverman here to celebrate him. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Riley Silverman.2018-02-0600 min

This Week in Time TravelDraconian Women's LibThe Third Doctor revisited - It’s time to reverse the polarity and introduce the Brig to the concept of Women’s Liberation. Bring back the opera capes and the short short skirts! It’s time to talk about the Third Doctor. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-01-3100 min

This Week in Time TravelA Professor of a Far Wider AcademyAnalyzing the Second Doctor - We’re joined by author, editor and zombie mathematician Robert Smith? as we discuss the Second Doctor’s place in the canon. Plus: Peter Capaldi’s surprise post-tenure appearance at an upcoming East Coast con, (Re)Generation Who 4! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Robert Smith?.2018-01-2400 min

This Week in Time TravelThe Original, You Might SayThe First Doctor revisited; David Fisher remembered - Doctor Who: The Writers’ Room co-host Erik Stadnik was the perfect guest this week. Not only does he adore the First Doctor, making him a great pick to kick off our weekly survey of the Doctors, but he was also on hand to review the career of Fourth Doctor scripter David Fisher who passed away this month. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Erik Stadnik.2018-01-1600 min

This Week in Time Travel"Jodie Whittaker IS the Doctor!"13th Doctor anticipation; "Twice Upon a Time" Wrap-up; 2018 preview - New year, new Doctor, new themes for the year ahead for This Week in Time Travel! This week’s Doctor Who Magazine sets the tone with its official “Jodie Whittaker is The Doctor” cover. We squee about that, dissect the ratings of Twice Upon a Time, and go over our 2018 Masterplan as we head toward Whittaker’s fall debut. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2018-01-0900 min

This Week in Time TravelBrilliance"Twice Upon a Time" reviewed - It’s almost the beginning of the Jodie Whittaker era, and the moment has been prepared for. Alyssa and Chip talk about how the Capaldi Finale also sets the stage for Whittaker and Chris Chibnall to relaunch Doctor Who. It’s a splendid final performance for Capaldi, but how did the rest of it hold together…? Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2017-12-2600 min

This Week in Time TravelJust Another Manic Mondas"The Tenth Planet" revisited before "Twice Upon a Time" - Before “World Enough and Time” and “The Doctor Falls”—WAY before—there was “The Tenth Planet.” We take a look all the way back at the introduction of the Cybermen and the First Doctor’s regeneration in anticipation of some connections to next week’s Christmas special. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2017-12-1900 min

This Week in Time TravelEverything Ends"The Husbands of River Song" and "The Return of Doctor Mysterio" reviewed - Everything ends, and it’s always sad. But everything begins again too, and that’s always happy. Chip, Alyssa and Rachel are joined by Joy Piedmont as our Christmas Masterplan draws to a close with “The Husbands of River Song” and “The Return of Doctor Mysterio.” Plus, in the news, Alyssa takes some time to reflect on a recent Radio Times interview with Steven Moffat about whether Doctor Who could have moved faster in bringing a woman to the role. ...2017-12-1200 min

This Week in Time TravelA Very Facehugger Christmas"The Time of the Doctor" and "Last Christmas" reviewed - Warren Frey from Radio Free Skaro helps us resume our Christmas Masterplan as we look at Matt Smith’s swan song and Santa Claus vs. the Facehuggers. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Warren Frey.2017-12-0500 min

This Week in Time TravelHeroesWaris Hussein and Katy Manning interviewed - The Third Doctor may have had several friends and companions, but there was only one Jo Grant. And neither Three nor Jo would have ever made it onto our television screens if it wasn’t for the talents of Doctor Who’s first director. Alyssa Franke talks to actress Katy Manning and director Waris Hussein. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Waris Hussein and Katy Manning.2017-11-2100 min

This Week in Time TravelA Convention in Space and TimeA report from Long Island Who, the Thirteenth Doctor's costume and a "Twice Upon a Time" preview - Connecting with friends, seeing the cast and diving deep into geekery: that’s what a Doctor Who convention is all about! Chip, Alyssa and Rachel compare notes about their Long Island Who experiences, and then bound into the news of Jodie Whittaker’s costume and the first look at “Twice Upon a Time.” Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Rachel Donner.2017-11-1500 min

This Week in Time TravelWhy Does Chip Hate Christmas (and Joy)?Paddy Russell Remembered; 2011 and 2012 Christmas Specials - Alyssa has (supposedly) abandoned Chip. Just like Matt Smith in “The Doctor, The Widow, and The Wardrobe” and “The Snowmen,” Chip brings in some special help to fulfill the Christmas Masterplan: Deb Stanish, moderator of Verity! Plus, Toby Hadoke remembers groundbreaking classic director Paddy Russell. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Toby Hadoke and Deborah Stanish.2017-11-0700 min

This Week in Time TravelHappy Who-lloween!Don’t blink, don’t drink the water and — hey, who turned out the lights? We’re getting spooOOOoookky on this special Halloween edition of This Week in Time Travel, going over the episodes, monsters and tropes that chill and thrill us. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Rachel Donner.2017-10-3100 min

This Week in Time TravelFour's CompanySeries 11 cast announcement and Xmas episodes "The End of Time" and "A Christmas Carol" - Is four a crowd? Could Sunday night’s surprise announcement mean the return of a fully-fledged TARDIS team? Or is Chris Chibnall up to something more tricksy? Plus: the Christmas Masterplan marches on. It’s time to discuss The End of Time and A Christmas Carol with Reality Bomb’s Graeme Burk. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Graeme Burk.2017-10-2400 min

This Week in Time TravelChristmas Cheer in Short SupplyVoyage of the Damned and The Next Doctor reviewed - It’s Christmas on the doomed Titanic, and somewhere in Victorian times, Cybermen are trying to crush our Christmas Cheer. We look back on our companion-less Christmas specials “Voyage of the Damned” and “The Next Doctor,” plus take a sneak peek into the past, present and future of…Shada! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Graeme Burk.2017-10-1700 min

This Week in Time TravelHat-flips, Spoons and DeviousnessThe Seventh Doctor's 30th anniversary celebrated - Thirty years ago, Sylvester McCoy rolled out of a curly-haired wig to become the last Classic Doctor! We take advantage of the anniversary to talk about his strongest stories and his place in the Doctor Who firmament. Plus a preview of Reality Bomb’s upcoming podcast of their live show in New York and we talk about our Christmas Masterplan! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2017-10-0300 min

This Week in Time TravelShall We Play a Game?The new Doctor Who Fluxx card game previewed and "My Doctor Is..." follow-up - We’re talking about the new Doctor Who Fluxx card game with Looney Labs co-founder Andrew Looney! Plus: your responses to last week’s “My Doctor Is…” question and a Dramatic Synopsis Reading! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Andrew Looney.2017-09-1900 min

This Week in Time Travel"MY Doctor is..."Chip and Alyssa explore the essential characteristics of the constantly changing Doctor - These three words mean arguments and strife! What makes The Doctor, well, The Doctor? Are there portrayals or characteristics that are just plain “unDoctorish”? How little will you be surprised by who Alyssa and Chip pick as “their” Doctors? What essential adjectives do they use when completing the phrase, “My Doctor is _”? And, finally, how do you complete the phrase? Share it with us on Twitter (@drwhothisweek) or Facebook with the hashtag #MyDoctorIs! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2017-09-1200 min

This Week in Time TravelThrice Upon a DirectorDirector Rachel Talalay interviewed - Director Rachel Talalay has directed every Peter Capaldi-era series finale, and is in post-production on his swan song, Christmas’s “Twice Upon a Time.” We’re thrilled to talk to her about her experiences behind the camera, her work with Steven Moffat and Capaldi, her outreach to female fans and the state of the film and TV industries for women. Please join us! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Rachel Talalay.2017-09-0500 min

This Week in Time TravelConventional WisdomKen Deep of Long Island Who; an introduction to Doctor Who conventions - No matter how connected fans become online, there’s no substitute for gathering in person. We’re joined by con-runner Ken Deep of Long Island Who as we find out what it took to start a new Doctor Who convention. Chip and Alyssa also talk about the care and feeding of guests, cosplayers, panelists and other fans. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Ken Deep.2017-08-2200 min

This Week in Time TravelDramatic PersonaDoctor Who creator Sydney Newman profiled by Graeme Burk - He never said “Pop! Pop! Pop!” but Sydney Newman did transform British drama while creating Doctor Who along the way. We check in with Graeme Burk who annotated and supplemented Newman’s memoir, Head of Drama. Also, we celebrate Victor Pemberton’s memory and squee over Jodie Whittaker interviews and David Tennant casting news. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Graeme Burk.2017-08-1500 min

This Week in Time TravelChibnallogyOverview of Chris Chibnall's episodes of Doctor Who and Torchwood - What do you expect when you’re expecting a new showrunner? The whole This Week team has gone back over the Doctor Who and Torchwood episodes written by Chris Chibnall—everything from gaseous aliens and cyberwomen to dinosaurs on spaceships and mysterious cubes. Are there any clues to the future of Doctor Who when he takes over? Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Tom Attah and Rachel Donner.2017-08-0800 min

This Week in Time TravelRed White (and Orange and Yellow and Blue) and WhoDeborah Watling remembered, a new book about Doctor Who in America, New Paradigm Daleks, SDCC and the Christmas Special - Steven Warren Hill drops by to talk about his long-awaited opus about Doctor Who in America, Red, White and Who. Graeme Burk and Liz Myles take up the age-old question: were the candy-colored New Daleks in Series 5…rubbish? We say goodbye to Deborah Watling, and we look back at the Doctor Who panel at SDCC. Host Chip Sudderth and Tom Attah with Alyssa Franke, Rachel Donner, Steven Warren Hill, Lizbeth Myles and Graeme Burk.2017-07-2500 min

This Week in Time TravelI'm With HerReaction to Jodie Whittaker's casting as the Thirteenth Doctor - It’s not every day history gets made with a casting announcement. Presenting the 13th Doctor: Jodie Whittaker. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2017-07-1600 min

This Week in Time TravelThe Fan Show Fan ShowChristel Dee interviewed; one last look at Series 10 - Christel Dee is the host of Doctor Who: The Fan Show for the BBC, and we’ve got her! We talk with Christel about her journey from fan to pro, and then we take one last look at Series 10. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Christel Dee.2017-07-1100 min

This Week in Time TravelMany, Many Feels"The Doctor Falls" reviewed - The intensity did not let up from last week’s controversial episode! Alyssa and Chip are joined once more by Rachel as we explore the ending of The Two Masters’ stories, the Twelfth Doctor’s heroic arc, the First Doctor’s re-debut, and most especially the resolution of Bill’s story (and whether in fact she was given one). We had a lot to say… Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Rachel Donner.2017-07-0400 min

This Week in Time TravelI Want to Bill-eve"World Enough and Time" and Bill's misfortunes explored - Chip, Alyssa, and Rachel are together in-person to discuss one of the most intense episodes to date! Can they handle the feels, or will they need to enter the conversion theater…? Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Rachel Donner.2017-06-2700 min

This Week in Time TravelCeltic Rock"The Eaters of Light" reviewed; Lisa Bowerman on Rona Munro - She last wrote for Doctor Who with 1989’s “Survival.” Now Rona Munro returns to Doctor Who with “The Eaters of Light”; was it to our taste? Plus we talk to Lisa Bowerman, who starred in Munro’s previous outing, and indulge in a little Chris Chibnall Kremlinology. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Lisa Bowerman.2017-06-2000 min

This Week in Time TravelThe Pretzel Guns of Mars"Empress of Mars" reviewed - Chip couldn’t tell who had the higher-pitched voice: the returning-after-decades hexapod Alpha Centauri, or Alyssa after she realized that it was indeed an Alpha cameo! We found plenty more to talk about, though, in Mark Gatiss’s possible swan song from Doctor Who: why we frequently look at Doctor Who through political lenses, whether or not Nardole is a tin dog, and how much we appreciate our fandom community. Recorded live and in person during DC Pride 2017! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2017-06-1300 min

This Week in Time TravelMom Fixes Everything"The Lie of the Land" reviewed plus an essay on Pride Month - Beware fake news! Chip and Alyssa peel back the propaganda and take a close look at “The Lie of the Land.” Plus: Alyssa reflects on Bill Potts at the beginning of Pride Month. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2017-06-0700 min

This Week in Time TravelAt the End of the World as We Know It"The Pyramid at the End of the World" reviewed, Sarah Dollard interviewed, and the Second Doctor discussed - A 5,000-year-old pyramid drops into existence in a single day as a harbinger of apocalypse. We talk about this part-two-of-three and whether it addresses the questions about “consent” it raises. Also in this feature-length podcast: We talk to Sarah Dollard, writer of this season’s “Thin Ice,” and Reality Bomb’s Shannon Dohar and Graeme Burk explore the Received Fan Wisdom about the Second Doctor! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Rachel Donner, Sarah Dollard, Shannon...2017-05-3000 min

This Week in Time TravelThe Sims 4: Murderous Invasion Stuff"Extremis" reviewed and life in a tight fandom community explored. - Extremis Veritas Expelliarmus! Particle physicists and priests alike are shocked into submission when they learn the truth of the world. Did Chip and Alyssa buy this departure from the “meat and potatoes” Doctor Who we had in the previous five episodes? Plus, Chip lies on the couch rather than behind the sofa as he and Alyssa talk about fandom disagreements and matters of taste in tight-knit fan communities. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2017-05-2300 min

This Week in Time TravelWe Didn't See That Coming"Oxygen" reviewed with a checkup on Series 10's writing - Feeling short of breath? Chip and Alyssa squee over Rose and Ten coming to Big Finish and review Jamie Mathieson’s “Oxygen.” Then, Chip is joined by our friends Kyle and Erik from Doctor Who: The Writers’ Room to talk about the scripts of Series 10! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Kyle Anderson and Erik Stadnik.2017-05-1600 min

This Week in Time TravelBugs in the System"Knock Knock" and the first third of Series 10 reviewed - Which is scarier: gothic horror or moving house? Chip, Alyssa and Rachel dig into “Knock Knock” and check in on the first third of Series 10. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Rachel Donner.2017-05-0900 min

This Week in Time TravelPunching Down"Thin Ice" reviewed, NPR's Glen Weldon interviewed, and Chip on what keeps him coming back to Who. - Tom Attah and Joy Piedmont join Alyssa as they deep-dive under the “Thin Ice.” Chip quizzes NPR’s Glen Weldon on Doctor Who’s place in American nerd culture, then puts on his Two-minute Time Lord hat to ponder why, with so many great shows, books and characters out there, he keeps coming back to the TARDIS. Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Tom Attah, Joy Piedmont and Glen Weldon.2017-05-0200 min

This Week in Time Travel"The Pilot" Takes Flight"The Pilot" reviewed with NPR's Petra Mayer - What more is there to say than, “New Doctor Who! Bill! Mysterious vaults! Nardole?” Well, how about “Special Guest Petra Mayer” from National Public Radio? Let’s dive into the series premiere, shall we? Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Tom Attah and Petra Mayer.2017-04-1800 min

This Week in Time TravelHair ApparentSeries 8 Twelfth Doctor vs. Series 9 Twelfth Doctor, and meet Kim and Sage of Head Over Feels - We’re getting more and more excited for Series 10 (Two Masters!) but we’re also looking back at two Twelfth Doctors. Chip prefers Series Eight’s; Alyssa prefers Series Nine’s. Who’s right? Also, meet pop culture bloggers and Whovians par excellence Kim Rogers and Sage Young of Head Over Feels! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke with Kim Rogers and Sage Young.2017-04-1100 min

This Week in Time TravelSeries 10, Rachael Stott and Paul CornellSeries 10, Rachael Stott and Paul Cornell - This Week in Time Travel launches a week late (thanks to Alyssa losing her voice) with a double-sized debut to make up for it! Chip and Alyssa welcome regular panelists Rachel Donner and Tom Attah to prognosticate and pontificate about the upcoming new series of Doctor Who. Alyssa interviews the titanic artist of the Titan Comics Twelfth Doctor, Rachael Stott. Chip speaks to Paul Cornell, who is leaving writing other peoples’ characters behind including his beloved Doctor, but also has a powerful, personal novel on the shelves now in Chalk. ...2017-04-0400 min

This Week in Time TravelComing Soon...An introduction. - Chip Sudderth (@2minutetimelord) and Alyssa Franke (@WhovianFeminism) announce the latest addition to The Incomparable family of podcasts—a weekly dive into the worlds of Doctor Who! Host Chip Sudderth and Alyssa Franke.2017-03-2200 min