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Nostalgia Tours20. Toilet accidentTwo newcomers jump on the bus: welcome onboard Eliza Hemming and Daniel Rawnsley! To celebrate, we’re visiting four Doctor Who “classics”: The Hand of Fear, The Awakening, The Christmas Invasion and The Legend of Ruby Sunday / Empire of Death. For whom or what will we have positive words, and will we run out of P45s?2025-07-181h 31
The Library of Impossible Things3.04 Daniel Rawnsley tells his storyIt's time for another trip into the Library of Impossible Things.This week I'm joined by the lovely Daniel Rawnsley. What object will Daniel bring to the Library? Why are the first years of New Who so special to Daniel? What about the show kept pulling Daniel back? How did the Target books inspire Daniel during lockdown? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of The Library of Impossible Things. 2025-06-281h 06
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcastStrictly Come Hamster Series A/1/15 (featuring Luke Molloy, Daniel Rawnsley & Michael Mills)Joe, Luke, Daniel & Michael We face goblins, boogeymen, Maestro, Villenguard, loneliness, racism, shitty bird people & Sutekh! But who will reign supreme? 2025-05-254h 21
Doctor Who: What's In The Box?Episode 88: Daniel Rawnsley (The Return, Part 2)In part two of my chat with Daniel we take a look at the 2006 Doctor Who annual, and we discuss a certain potato-headed monster...You can find Daniel on:Twitter: @daniel_rawnsleyBlueSky: @danielrawnsley.bsky.socialYou can find me on:Twitter: @frakturedboyBlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.socialThreads: @frakturedboyInstagram: @frakturedboyPodcast artwork is by Steve Mellor and the music is by Aaron Best.2025-04-081h 10
Doctor Who: What's In The Box?Episode 87: Daniel Rawnsley (The Return, Part 1)One my very first guests, Daniel, returns for his second appearance, and in this first part we discuss the Hartnell and Troughton era of the show...You can find Daniel on:Twitter: @daniel_rawnsleyBlueSky: @danielrawnsley.bsky.socialYou can find me on:Twitter: @frakturedboyBlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.socialThreads: @frakturedboyInstagram: @frakturedboyPodcast artwork is by Steve Mellor and the music is by Aaron Best.2025-04-0552 minA Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcastStrictly Come Hamster Series 4A (featuring Frazer Gregory, Daniel Rawnsley & Kieran Pell)Join Joe, Frazer, Daniel & Kieran as we face Adipose, Pyrovilles, evil corporations, Sontarans and genetic warfare in the aim to crown the winner of this half season...with a very special guest star! 2025-03-284h 16A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcastHamster Book Club - The Pirate Loop (featuring Daniel Rawnsley)And here's our Daniel with a quick reminder that the NSAs can cover quantum physics, existentialism, class commentary, slavery commentary and a whole host of creative funky ideas...plus the death of a regular!
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New Earth: A Doctor Who Audio AdventureChapter 7 - A Lady's VendettaIt's a medical miracle! A previously petrified patient in Ward 26 has inexplicably recovered from his terminal condition, but the Sisters remain suspiciously tight-lipped on the matter. The Doctor is on the case! Downstairs meanwhile, Cassandra-Rose – she of Wonderbra fame – readies herself for some good ol'-fashioned Time Lord seduction…
Written and read by Daniel Rawnsley
A HUGE thank you to illustrator Amera Altahan for her marvellous artwork!
Music used with kind permission from THE CELESTIAL MECHANIC:
Official Podcast Cover Art: Andy Walker
Sound Effects: Freesounds and Pixabay.
THIS AUDIO IS FAN-MADE AND A WORK OF NON-PR...2024-10-0918 minA Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcastStrictly Come Hamster - Season 23 (featuring Matt Michael and Daniel Rawnsley)Repositioned planets, perishing Peris, petrifying plants and power man conspirators! What will Rod, Joe, Matt & Daniel make of Trial of a Time Lord? And who will win the ultimate sixth Doctor story?2024-09-083h 09
New Earth: A Doctor Who Audio AdventureChapter 6 - Body-SnatchedLonely gods and bouncy castles, oh my! Lady Cassandra, having a chav-tastic time living it up inside Rose: mind, body, and Cockney rhyming-slang. We get a peek into the Doctor’s mind as well - and there’s even a nod to The TV Movie in there somewhere. Cor blimey, guv’nah!
Written and read by Daniel Rawnsley
A HUGE thank you to the incredibly talented Chaotic Simp for her Rose Tyler artwork!
Music used with kind permission from THE CELESTIAL MECHANIC:
Additionally Sampled Music: "Tainted Love" as performed by Soft Cell (1981), and "Song For Ten" as composed by Mur...2024-08-0524 min
Strangers in SpaceDesert Planet Picks 67: Daniel RawnsleyVoice artist and podcaster Daniel Rawnsley chooses the eight items he would take with him, if he was about to be marooned on a desert planet Presented by Joe Ford Daniel on Twitter2024-07-171h 20
Doctor Who: What's In The Box?Episode 35: Lucy McCaul (Part 2)In part two of my chat with Lucy we continue the discussion on her favourite era and discuss the creatives of Doctor Who...
You can find Lucy on:
Twitter: @LucyMcCaul
Fanfiction (A Teaspoon and an Open Mind): https://www.whofic.com/
And you can find me on:
Twitter: @frakturedboy (private account) @whatsinthebox24 (public podcast account)
BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social
And you can follow some of the creatives discussed on this episode by following their Twitter accounts:2024-06-0150 min
New Earth: A Doctor Who Audio AdventureChapter 5 - The Face of BoeBit special, this one. I incorporated some dialogue from Russell T Davies’ wonderful Doctor Who: Lockdown short, “The Secret of Novice Hame”. Feels like it fleshes out the scene and the character more. Also: New Earth, new faces – down in the cellar, there’s the matter of the missing chav…
Written and read by Daniel Rawnsley
With thanks to illustrator Amera Altahan for her lovely artwork!
Music used with kind permission from THE CELESTIAL MECHANIC
You can view "The Secret of Novice Hame" on YouTube
Official Podcast Cover Art: Andy Walker
Sound Effects: Pixabay, Freesound and BBC Sounds
...2024-05-2913 minA Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcastTalks to Daniel Rawnsley about his choice of Space BabiesJoe & Daniel; ‘Space Babies!’ A sophisticated script posing as a bit of fluff with lots of things to say…and a space station shaped like an ass propelled by an enormous fart.2024-05-241h 17
New Earth: A Doctor Who Audio AdventureChapter 4 - The Last HumanThe bitchy trampoline returns! She exploded, remember? (Please don’t ask where she got her skin from). Also featuring Gollum – whoops, sorry, Chip. Cassandra watching film reels of her younger self is very “Sunset Boulevard”, and now she’s ready for her big close-up! How many callbacks to “The End of the World” can you spot?
Written and read by Daniel Rawnsley
A HUGE thank you to illustrator Amera Altahan for her wonderful artwork!
Music used with kind permission from THE CELESTIAL MECHANIC:
Additional Music: "Ain't We Got Fun" as performed by the Benson Orchestra of Chicago (1921), and "Ain't She Swee...2024-05-0622 min
New Earth: A Doctor Who Audio AdventureChapter 3 - The Visitor of Ward 26A bit shorter, this one! The Doc meets his mysterious summoner. No, it’s not the Duke of Manhattan – although please remember that members of the public may only make mention of His Grace The Duke of Manhattan with written permission from the Senate of New New York, signed in triplicate.
Written and read by Daniel Rawnsley
Music used with kind permission from THE CELESTIAL MECHANIC
Official Podcast Cover Art: Andy Walker
Thumbnail Image: The Black Archive (Artwork coming soon)
Sound Effects: Pixabay, Freesound and BBC Sounds
THIS AUDIO IS FAN-MADE AND A WORK OF N...2024-05-0511 min
New Earth: A Doctor Who Audio AdventureChapter 2 - The HospitalThe Doctor and the dirty blonde assassin make it to their destination – a posh hospital run by vaguely-sinister cat-ladies! The hospital gets a name here, though there’s still no little shop. The Duke of Manhattan and Frau Clovis got the short shrift in the TV episode, so here they're introduced a lot earlier. Chip also makes an appearance (cos writing him and his “Mistress” into the previous chapter would’ve been a dead giveaway).
Written and read by Daniel Rawnsley
Music used with kind permission from THE CELESTIAL MECHANIC:
Official Podcast Cover Art: Andy Walker
Thumbnail Image: The Black...2024-05-0527 min
New Earth: A Doctor Who Audio AdventureChapter 1 - New New DoctorDid you hear the news? We’re off, further than we’ve ever gone before! It’s the New New Doctor and Rose, heading off for new adventures to New Earth, soaking up new skies, flying cars, the new smell of applegrass, and of course the view of New New New New New New New New New New New New New New New York, a city so nice they named it 15 times over! Can you count all the new's??
Written and read by Daniel Rawnsley
A HUGE thank you to illustrator Amera Altahan for her wonderful artwork!
Music used w...2024-05-0531 min
New Earth: A Doctor Who Audio AdventurePrologueFar below the surface of a brave new world, two feline nurses consult on the matter of a conscious "patient" in Intensive Care...
Written and read by Daniel Rawnsley
With big thanks to Omaik Neiv for doing the artwork on this episode!
Music used with kind permission from THE CELESTIAL MECHANIC:
Official Podcast Cover Art: Andy Walker
Sound Effects: Pixabay, Freesound and BBC Sounds
THIS AUDIO DRAMA IS FAN-MADE AND A WORK OF NON-PROFIT. DOCTOR WHO, TARDIS AND ITS CHARACTERS (WORD MARKS, LOGOS AND DEVICES) ARE TRADEMARKS OF THE BBC. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IS...2024-05-0509 minA Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcastTalks to Daniel Rawnsley about his choice of RoseJoe & Daniel; ‘D’you wanna come with me?’ Back to the beginning. Not the beginning beginning, but the second beginning. RTD brings Doctor Who to a new generation of children. How does it fare 19 years later?2024-03-271h 16A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcastStrictly Come Hamster - Season Six (featuring Gary Russell & Daniel Rawnsley)Joe, Rod, Gary & Daniel face Quarks, White Robots, Cybermen, Krotons, Ice Warriors, Pirates & The Time Lords! Laugh and cry as we debate this wonderful 60s season!2024-03-172h 54
Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 182 - 9x08 IdolThis week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis from Always Hold On To DC’s Legends of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred eighty second episode of Smallville, “Idol." They talk this interpretation of The Wonder Twins (and Gleek), Smallville 's take on therapy, monorails, andThe Dark Knight's influences on this episode. Activate the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Tricia's articles on SYFY Wire.And Tricia's podcast Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A-Tricia's Grad...2023-12-021h 45
Doctor Who: What's In The Box?Episode 7: Daniel Rawnsley (Part 2)In the second and final part of my chat with Daniel Rawnsley, we discuss his comfort stories as well as taking a trip to the 13th Doctor era.
You can find Daniel on Twitter: @daniel_rawnsley
And on his website at: https://www.danielrawnsley.com/
You can also find him reading his own novelisation of "New Earth" at the below link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3aA3CbrWiI
And you can find myself on Twitter: @frakturedboy
Or on BlueSky...2023-11-181h 12Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 181 - 9x07 KandorThis week Zach is joined by Matt Tuex from Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred eighty first episode of Smallville, “Kandor." They talk Julian Sands, favorite Jor-Els and Zods, the admirable job this episode does at continuity clean up, and how "Relic" is required viewing going into it. The council has approved the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff.And his current podcast Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow....2023-11-171h 53
Doctor Who: What's In The Box?Episode 6: Daniel Rawnsley (Part 1)I had the pleasure of chatting all things Doctor Who with the wonderful Daniel Rawnsley. In this first part he discusses his favourite Dalek design and his favourite NuWho story, which also ties in with his favourite book.
You can find Daniel on Twitter: @daniel_rawnsley
And on his website at: https://www.danielrawnsley.com/
And you can find myself on Twitter: @frakturedboy
Or on BlueSky: @frakturedboy.bsky.social2023-11-111h 08Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 180 - 9x06 CrossfireThis week Zach is joined by Zack Benz from The Daily Planet and Luke Deckard from The Secret Circle to discuss the one hundred eightieth episode of Smallville, “Crossfire." They talk Luke's Smallville fandom, morning talk shows, Smallville's take on "Mr. Zod," and the first of only two appearances of Speedy on the series. The latest Always Hold On To Smallville will put Metropolis on the map!Check out Zack's website: The Daily PlanetAnd check out Luke's YouTube channel: The Secret CircleEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: ...2023-11-111h 51A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcastTop Ten - Daniel RawnsleyHamster community member & and commentator to be offers up his top ten most rewatchable/nostalgic stories.2023-11-0620 minAlways Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 179 - 9x05 RouletteThis week Zach is joined by Tricia Ennis from Always Hold On To DC’s Legends of Tomorrow to discuss the one hundred seventy ninth episode of Smallville, “Roulette." They talk movie influences and references, Oliver finally hitting rock bottom, what could've been a fun independent b-plot for Lois and Clark, and Chloe-as-Oracle. Go all in with the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Tricia's articles on SYFY Wire.And Tricia's podcast Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow.EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: C+2023-11-041h 36Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 178 - 9x04 EchoThis week Zach is joined by Daniel Proulx from The Nerd Party to discuss the one hundred seventy eighth episode of Smallville, "Echo." They talk Oliver Queen running sweatshops, Clark being extremely slow on the uptake that he can read minds, Buzzkill Chloe, and the return of Toyman. You don't need Kryptonian intuition to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Dan's podcast on The Nerd Party: Ceti Alpha 3EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: B+Dan's Grade: B+IMDB Grade: 2023-10-281h 18Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 177 - 9x03 RabidThis week Zach is joined Matthew Rocca to discuss the one hundred seventy seventh episode of Smallville, "Rabid." They talk in media res, Oliver spiraling out of control, Dr. Emil's prominent role this season, the horror aspects of this episode, and Chris Nolan. Don't fall asleep, let the latest Always Hold On To Smallville help keep you awake!EPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: A-Matthew's Grade: A-IMDB Grade: 7.8Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5 Bechdel Test: FAIL...2023-10-201h 54Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 176 - 9x02 MetalloThis week Zach is joined Michael Bailey from From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast to discuss the one hundred seventy sixth episode of Smallville, "Metallo." They talk the many iterations of John Corben, the evolving love triangle between Lois, Clark and The Blur, Chloe being jealous (again), the one season of Smallville that Michael has never seen, and those well established Daily Planet key chains that every employee owns. You don't have to go to our phone booth to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!Check out Michael's work: The Fortress of Baileytude2023-10-071h 43Always Hold On To SmallvilleEpisode 175 - 9x01 SaviorThis week Zach is joined by JJ Hodges from For Comic Junkies to discuss the one hundred seventy fifth episode of Smallville, "Savior." They talk JJ's Smallville fandom, season nine being another soft reboot of the series, The Blur's new costume, Terminator and time travel, and Zod on Smallville...again. The latest Always Hold On To Smallville is not the same voice as the orb!Check out JJ's podcast: For Comic JunkiesEPISODE ROUNDUPZach's Grade: BJJ's Grade: AIMDB Grade: 8.2Superman Homepage...2023-09-292h 10
Always Hold On To SmallvilleSuperman Special #24 - My Adventures with Superman (Season 1)It's our twenty fourth Superman Special! Zach is joined by Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow to discuss the first season of My Adventures with Superman! They talk the recent history (or lack thereof) of Superman animated series, this fresh new portrayal of Clark, Lois and Jimmy, the villains, and the Krypton of it all. They also talk some Aquaman and the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.This podcast contains SPOILERS. You've been warned! Check out Always Hold On To Arrow:spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpodAlways...2023-09-191h 31
Total Movie RecallTMR 054 – Kung Fu Cult Master This week on Total Movie Recall, Steve and Ryan discover that there’s actually an antidote to getting punched really, really hard. The cultural divide proves too much for Ryan in this wild, fantastic, hallucinatory Kung Fu epic of many names. The story is incomprehensible, the fights are nonsensical, but Steve still finds it defensible, while Ryan finds the editing reprehensible. There’s no reason for this rhyme. Kung Fu Cult Master (1993) d. Jing Wong, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung Starring: Jet Li Man Cheung Chingmy Yau Set...2021-01-181h 39
Solidarity & MoreMarxist ABCs — The Communist Manifesto: an introductionAn introduction to "The Communist Manifesto", a classic Marxist Text, by Daniel Rawnsley — part of the ABCs of Marxism series. Upcoming online meetings at: https://workersliberty.org/c19-online
Watch the video of this: https://youtu.be/kTqrbXcLH6Y
Read or download the text at: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1848/communist-manifesto/
Listen to it: https://librivox.org/the-communist-manifesto-by-karl-marx-and-friendrich-engels/
Study guide: https://www.workersliberty.org/files/Communist-manifesto-study-guide.pdf
All audio: www.workersliberty.org/audio2020-05-0932 min