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Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastYou've never seen the best Weeping Angel storyOn this episode David explores the impact of the Weeping Angels, and dives deep into the expanded whoniverse to reveal the Weeping Angel Doctor Who story that may be better than Blink.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, and YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod. Hosted...
2025-08-1715 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe Story & the EngineOn this episode it's story time as we ride the spider-train of thought through series 15's metafictional masterpiece, The Story & the Engine. This episode was recorded live from a house.How are stories intertwined with our basic humanity? Why can't David be trusted with scissors? How important is it to truly belong? Would you want to be on the front lines with Major Gasleak? What do the old gods mean to humans? Why is the org chart of this evil plan so unclear? In the end, what even is a story? In the end what even...
2025-07-2754 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastLucky DayOn this episode it's your lucky day because we're discussing series 15's prescient podcaster-based political thriller, Lucky Day. This episode was recorded live from a house. How should the show explore post-Doctor PTSD? Why does Davros hate mouths? Are UNIT the other villains of this episode? Are Ruby's family the worst researchers of all time? What questions does Pete McTighe want us to ask? Did Conrad Clark kill Mr Benn? How are the media complicit in toxic politics? Was Kate Steward down the well? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.
2025-07-131h 06Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastMore favourite bits and deleted scenesWe're having a little summer break, so please enjoy another compilation of some of our favourite bits and deleted scenes that didn't make the episode's the first time. We'll be back with regularly scheduled content soon.Who is Burning Bill the Gecko? What happens just off-screen in Oppenheimer? Does David know what an eclipse is? Which Doctor can dunk? How about an X-rated K9 spin-off? What happens when Michelle Gomez goes improv mode? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about...
2025-06-2919 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe missing Anniversary: What happened to Lost in the Dark Dimension?On this solo investigation David delves into the mystery of Lost in the Dark Dimension, Doctor Who's missing anniversary special. It's a story of egos and mismanagement that makes The Reality War look like Hamlet. Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, and YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod.
2025-06-1612 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe WellOn this episode we're getting well into the depths of series 15's horror classic, The Well.Does this episode benefit from being a sequel to Midnight? Why does David love quarries? How heartbreaking is Rose Ayling-Ellis' performance? Did the wirework union step in here? Does ambiguity enhance a story? And are we ready for Doctor Who and the Mystery of the Crucified Skeleton? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick...
2025-06-0137 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastLuxOn this episode we're luxuriating in the madness of series 15's second story, Lux.Trigger warning for discussions of racism.Is this episode about the importance of human connection? Does David know what an eclipse is? How perfect is Alan Cumming as Mr Ring-a-Ding? How long does a conclave last? Can you go too meta with Doctor Who? Will Tom die on Mount Everest? What is RTD trying to say through the Doctor Who fans? How did the emperor return? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish....
2025-05-181h 02Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastWe lost our minds over Mrs Flood TheoriesOn this little bonus episode, David takes Tom through his top Mrs Flood conspiracy theories. Is she the Rani? Is she a god? Is she no one of particular note? Get ready to get hype, or if you're hearing this later, get ready to laugh at how silly we were because she was obviously Tara from the Androids of Tara. Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.
2025-05-1120 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe Robot RevolutionOn this episode we're revolting against our usual format to discuss the Season 15 opener, The Robot Revolution.Is this an effective season opener? Do we need more dead cats? Does RTD handle incels and coercion appropriately? What about K9's X-rated spin-off? What do we think of the spiky Doctor-Belinda dynamic? Is David an American sleeper agent? Why do we love retrofuturism? And could we be dealing with a god of stories? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding...
2025-04-3045 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe Rings of AkhatenOn this episode we're offering up our opinions on series 7's song-filled story, The Rings of Akhaten.What does the ending say about potential? Will the cashless economy defeat Akhaten? What should Doctor Who mean to kids? How much is it to rent a moped? Is the Doctor kind of the villain of series 7? Where did Clara's dad buy that leaf? Also the Doctor and Clara definitely killed all those people. Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we...
2025-04-131h 15Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastDimensions in Time Loop (2025)Welcome to the first of what will be our yearly tradition - The Dimensions in Time Loop, where we lose our minds over Doctor Who's bizarre Eastenders crossover, Dimensions in Time (1993).Why does Kate O' Mara take this so seriously? Did Mandy steal the vote from Big Ron? Does quality matter in a charity special? How does Doctor Gun fit into this? What was the impact of DiT? Is K9 barred from the pub? Was it Sir Ian McKellen? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is...
2025-03-3030 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastSeries 15 news and wild speculationOn this episode, we discuss the latest news for series 15, from exciting casting to a mysterious trailer to David's novel novel theories. We also offer wild speculation, which contrary to popular belief, isn't news.How excited are we for Juno Dawson? What colour do associate with the Black Guardian? Is that a big robot Anansi? How did Alan Cumming get deported? Will the next series have a darker tone? Are Rylan's teeth a weapon? Okay but is Mrs Flood the Rani or not? Answers to these questions, and more in this episode.Always...
2025-03-1740 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastBig Finish or Big Fibish? 2The next instalment of quiz game, so play along at home! Can Tom work out which of these Big Finish stories is a big fake? Can David stop talking about Jago & Litefoot for 5 seconds? What ever happened to our other co-host? Did Douglas Adams ever meet a vampire? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques....
2025-03-0230 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastWintertime special: The End of TimeOn this episode we're wrapping up warm to watch RTD1's era wrap up, The End of Time. And finally the secret third member of Always Foolish is revealed.Is this story too self indulgent? Is David Tennant betting on the greyhounds? Does this episode sum-up the 10th Doctor's era? How wonderful is Bernard Cribbins? Will Obama fix the economy? What does Russell have to say about The Master's mental state? How did the Ood get so Buff? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish. Always Foolish is a...
2025-02-141h 26Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastEighth Doctor Adventure or Eighth Doctor Invention?Tom's on holiday and David has family stuff so we've pulled the emergency hammer and deployed another quiz episode. Can David determine which of these weird eighth doctor novels is a fake? Can Tom resist the urge to soapbox about Fitz? Is David a Minecraft villager? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.Please, listen...
2025-01-2027 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastJoy to the WorldOn this episode we're bringing happiness to the globe by talking through 2024's Christmas special Joy to the World.Did this episode really need a villain? And should it have been the time hotel? Would you tape bread to a pig? What was Moffat trying to say about hope and loneliness? Can the 9th Doctor dunk? How deep does the pandemic motif go? How does Boris Johnson (boo hiss) watch Doctor Who? And what happened to that ham and cheese toastie? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish. Always...
2025-01-071h 08Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe secret Doctor Who christmas special you missedMerry Christmas and a happy holidays from all of us at Always Foolish. On this little Christmas investigation, a sleep deprived David delves into the history of Doctor Who Christmas specials, searching for the true first go. Along the way there'll be diversions, impressions and, of course, Big Finish. A full Christmas episode will be coming shortly too. Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.
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The NoSleep PodcastNoSleep Podcast S22E03It's Episode 03 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of stranger strangers.
"Collected" written by by Joshua Ginsberg (Story starts around 00:03:15)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator - Linsay Rousseau, Rob - Matthew Bradford, Justin - Graham Rowat, Ella - Danielle McRae
"Maintenance" written by Stefan Huggins (Story starts around 00:18:25)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator - Dan Zappulla, Man - Atticus Jackson, Police Officer - Mike DelGaudio, Hotel Receptionist - Danielle McRae
"Interrogation" written by Aj Novel (Story starts around 00:47:10)
TRIGGER...
2024-12-151h 12Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe Curse of the Black SpotOn this episode we're sailing into series 6's swashbuckling siren song, The Curse of the Black Spot.Would this benefit from clearer logic? What happened to the planet Explodesigor-9? How good is Hugh Bonneville as pirate-dad? Does Toby Zed do his homework? Is this a secret comedy episode? How much medical training does the Siren have? (None). Are review scores affected by position in a series? How much medical training does Amy have? (None). Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about...
2024-12-081h 13Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastBig Finish or Big Fibish?We're still off sick, so David's pulled the emergency hammer and deployed a new quiz show format. Can Tom work out which of these Big Finish audios is a secret lie? Can Tom talk about Big Finish without having an aneurysm? Does David have a life? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.Please, listen, sh...
2024-11-2408 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastFavourite bits and deleted scenesWe're off sick this fortnight, so please enjoy a compilation of some of our favourite bits plus a couple of deleted scenes that didn't make the edit the first time round.We'll be back with regularly scheduled content soon. Is Martha a murderer? What would the Paternoster Gang do in Japan? Which Beatle would be the most powerful Avenger? Where does Doctor Gun come from? What do drugs come from? Does Chloe Webber hate worms? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive...
2024-11-1017 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe cursed Doctor Who companion who could kill againOn this extra Hallowe'en investigation David delves into the the scariest thing in the Doctor Who universe, a real life murderer whose curse still looms large today.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod, Twitter @foolishalways. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2024-11-0107 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastEmpire of DeathOn this episode we're dying to talk about the series finale, Empire of Death.Is this story really a disappointment, or is there a lot of gold in here? What case is next for Sutekh's detective agency? What was Russell's metafictional narrative? Who will play Olaf in the frozen crossover? If you point at a sign at a church and there's no one around to see it, does it name your baby? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish. Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding...
2024-10-291h 03Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastRogueOn this episode we're collecting the bounty on Doctor Who's recent regency romp, Rogue.Isn't this episode just so much fun? How did Abraham Lincoln really die? What is Rogue saying about exploitative tourism? What does a Chuldur do on their gap year? What new energy does Johnathan Groff bring to Who? What happens offscreen in Oppenheimer? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these...
2024-10-1352 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastDot and BubbleOn this episode we're staring in shocked silence at Doctor Who's most prescient episode, Dot and Bubble.Trigger warning: This episode contains significant discussion of racismHow many layers can we find in this episode? What T-shirts should the slugs wear? How incredible is Ncuti's performance? Who does Ricky September look like? How does social media interact with racism? Do the people of Finetime deserve to die? Do the people of Earth deserve to die? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive...
2024-09-2946 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast73 YardsOn this episode we're standing blurrily off in the distance to discuss Doctor Who's weirdest episode, 73 Yards.Can we ever know what this episode about, or is that the point? What did Kier Starmer's dad do for a living? What was RTD saying politically? Why is Ruby pro-animal testing? Can we make that ending make sense? And just how long is a yard? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish. Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick...
2024-09-1550 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe Doctor Who Proms were a weird delightLads on tour - David & Tom have been to the Doctor Who Proms. We're bringing you our thoughts on the event and the music of Who in general, plus some of the weird stuff that went down.What are our favourite tracks? Why lick Peter Capaldi? Was there too much from season 14? Did David almost get arrested? How can an audience change the impact of a song? How great was it when Moffat entered the speed force? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive...
2024-09-0851 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastBoomWe're back, exactly 73 days after our last episode (what are you planning Russell?!) On this episode we're exploding back onto the scene to discuss Steven Moffatt's latest high concept tension builder, Boom.What is the political core of the episode? Who would Eric Roberts play in Boom? Did the episode benefit from 'The Volume'? Why does Splice Vator sound like an action hero? How should Doctor Who approach religion? Can Tom defeat Spiderman? Do you ever dream of being an ambulance? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always...
2024-09-0141 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe Legend of Ruby SundayWARNING: Contains spoilers for the Legend of Ruby SundayOn this episode we're taming the beast that is the Legend of Ruby Sunday, with our immediate reactions having gone in blind.Was there too much filler? Or did the episode have a solid emotional core? How excited are we that Sutekh's back? How smug are we that we called it? Are we satisfied with the Susan twist? What would the god of Death give you for valentines day? Where do drugs come from? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.
2024-06-2136 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastBig Finish day was ridiculous (in a good way)David's back from Big Finish day, and he's taking Tom through the funniest things that happened at the event. What were the breaking new announcements? Which guest was the loveliest? Where does Stephen McGann live? How much money did David waste? Where does the First Doctor buy his clothes? Is that Rob Shearman? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick...
2024-06-1724 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastSpace Babies and The Devil's ChordOn this episode we're showing up late to the party and discussing Space Babies and The Devil's cord. With a special guest! Was Space Babies just the right level of silly? Was the ending sweet or saccharine? Where are all the tiny skeletons? How good was Jynx Monsoon? What was their dentistry bill after chewing all that furniture? How would Robert Oppenheimer make a sandwich? Which Beatle can defeat Thanos? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we...
2024-06-051h 08Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe Beast BelowOn this episode we're seeing what lies beneath Starship UK as we explore The Beast Below, Steven Moffat's least favourite Steven Moffat episode.Has this episode become more relevant after 10 years? Is this the best dark fairy tale who has done? How does a winder kiss his wife? Is this a story about optimism or cynicism? What do people think the creepy poems are for? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't...
2024-05-1258 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastSPACE BABIES and friendsOn this episode, we discuss the newly revealed episode titles for series 14 (SPACE BABIES) and give some of our predictions. Plus David has some behind the scenes scoops from Doctor Who Magazine. Why did Russell go with Space Babies? Why does it make people so angry? Why does Steven Moffat love one word titles? How long is a yard anyway? Is the British Empire the true villain? Often yes. But in Doctor Who? Maybe! Answers to these questions, and more in this episode.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding...
2024-04-2924 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastI rank my top 5 Turlough stories because no-one else willIn this extra episode I break down my favourite Turlough stories from across TV and audio. Why? Because I am better at procrastinating important things than you. Also because Turlough deserves more love!My number 5 pick, Singularity, is available for just £2.99 on the Big Finish site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-2124 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastSteven Moffat returns & other newsOn this bonus episode, we discuss all the latest Doctor Who news, except for the bits that hadn't happened yet (we recorded this before the episode titles were announced, thanks Russel!): The airdate controversy, Steven Moffat's return, and the first extended-look trailer. Plus David talks us through some of the latest news from Big Finish.Is there a secret Eurovision plan for the series premiere? Who is our new cohost Glorbulox? What sort of stories might Steven Moffat pen? What should you do with memory sticks you find on the ground? How does Ncuti have this...
2024-04-0147 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastWhen Torchwood took on the Post Office ScandalThe Post Office scandal is one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in recent British history. But did you know Torchwood has already dealt with it? In this special mini episode I examine one of my favourite Big Finish audio dramas, Torchwood: The Three Monkeys, and how it covers this story. You could say it's the whole package! But you shouldn't.You can pickup a copy of Torchwood: The Three Monkeys here! (Not sponsored)Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick...
2024-03-1713 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe Doctor's DaughterOn this episode we're generating some opinions as we discuss the Doctor's Daughter, an episode that changed the Doctor's life forever for about 39 minutes. Is Jenny actually the Doctor's daughter? What should fatherhood mean to the Doctor? Is this almost a really interesting discussion of war? How did Alice Troughton get so much out of so few corridors? Why was Martha left alone with the fish? Did Martha murder that fish and cover it up and now we're all complicit? Answers to these questions and more in this episode. Plus David discovers some things that no other...
2024-03-031h 36Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastDaleks in Manhattan & Evolution of the DaleksOn this episode we take a bite of the big apple as we set our eyestalks on Daleks in Manhattan and Evolution of the Daleks - two episodes which scream there are Daleks in these ones. Is there a fascinating study of capitalism hiding beneath the surface? What is the episode trying to say about humanity? Is the answer DNA? If the answer is DNA, what actually is the question? Why pigs Russell? What will Solomon bifurcate next? Answers to these questions and more in this episode.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who...
2024-03-021h 18Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe GiggleWe're back with another bonus episode, where we give our thoughts on The Giggle, the 60th anniversary's last laugh.How terrifying was the toymaker? How electrifying was Ncuti? Can the 14th Doctor ever actually be happy? Doesn't everyone think they're right all the time anyway? Who/what/when/why is the Vlinx? Who/what/when/why was that ending? Will David ever stop talking about Doctor Gun? Answers to all these questions and more, on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like...
2024-01-281h 33Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastWho should run a UNIT spin-off? | War Master reviewWe're back from our festive break! Our episode on The Giggle will release Sunday 28th of January, but in the meantime here is an outtake where me and Tom discuss who should run a UNIT spin-off, and I give an overview of one of my favourite Big Finish audios. Thank you, and enjoy. Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.Please, listen, share and rate the...
2024-01-2204 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastTHE GOBLIN SONGThe goblin song is here, and we have to talk about it. Will it hit Christmas number one? Why is it about eating a baby? Where does it sit versus other Doctor Who Christmas songs? Why is it about eating a baby? Is any of this real, or just inside David's head? Why is it about eating a baby? Answers to none of these questions in this little bonus episode.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories...
2023-12-1711 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastWild Blue YonderOn this bonus episode, we give our thoughts on the madness that was Wild Blue Yonder, the second 60th anniversary special. Have we got another midnight on our hands? How genius is the slow countdown reveal? What made Russell so scared of arms? Why is Mrs Bean so funny? When can I watch some Doctor Gun? Answers to all these questions and more, on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for...
2023-12-141h 04Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe Star BeastOn this bonus episode, we discuss our thoughts on The Star Beast, the first 60th anniversary special, and the first episode with Russell T Davies back in T(he) driving seat.How are David Tennant and Catherine Tate this good? Can we have more Yasmin Finney, please? Was Catherine Tate in Ducktales? Who was Catherine Tate in Ducktales? What actually is a meta-crisis? Answers to all these questions and more, on this episode of Always Foolish. Except that last one. We don't know, and we're not sure Russell does either.Always Foolish is a...
2023-11-3052 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastFive Big Finish audios to get you in an anniversary moodIn this extra episode I break down my top 5 celebratory Big Finish audios to get you in the mood for the 60th anniversary. They're all available from the Big Finish Website from £2.99.And my top pick, The Light at the End, is currently on sale for just £2.99 so snap it up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-2222 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastFear HerOn this episode we draw on our collective Doctor Who experience to examine Fear Her, perhaps modern who's most maligned episode. Why does anything in this actually happen? Is there a secret good episode hiding just out of sight? Does the Doctor leave that Olympic torchbearer to die? Do Megalodon exist? Answers to these questions and more in this episode.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.
2023-11-1950 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastThe Unquiet DeadOn this episode we exhume modern who's first historical, The Unquiet Dead. How does this story capture Doctor Who in so few lines? Why does the ending make so little sense? When should Charles Dickens drop a swear? Answers to these questions and more in this episode. Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.Please, listen, share and rate the show...
2023-11-0552 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastGet to know your hosts"Hate is always foolish, and love is always kind" - The Twelfth DoctorWelcome to Always Foolish, a positive Doctor Who podcast. Every episode your hosts (David and Tom) take you through an unloved episode of Doctor Who, picking out the best bits and suggesting little changes that could make it a classic. Plus we'll throw in additional trivia about the show you love. Along the way there'll be jokes, impressions, and tangents galore.As a little introduction to us, we decided to interview each other. You'll learn how we first...
2023-11-0550 minAlways Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who PodcastAlways Foolish Trailer"Hate is always foolish, and love is always kind" - The Twelfth DoctorWelcome to Always Foolish, a positive Doctor Who podcast. Every episode your hosts (David and Tom) take you through an unloved episode of Doctor Who, picking out the best bits and suggesting little changes that could make it a classic. Plus we'll throw in additional trivia about the show you love.Along the way there'll be jokes, impressions, and tangents galore.There will also be reviews of various Doctor Who media and new updates.
2023-10-3003 min
History Extra podcastDark Age bullies & forgotten kingdoms: busting early medieval mythsThe traditional story that’s told about Britain from the end of the Roman period through to the arrival of the Vikings is one of coalescing kingdoms, leading inexorably towards the rise of Wessex as the last man standing. However, the real story is much more complicated, as Thomas Williams tells David Musgrove in this new episode.(Ad) Thomas Williams is the author of Lost Realms: Histories of Britain from the Romans to the Vikings (William Collins, 2022). Buy it now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.co.uk/HEROIC-AGE-HB/dp/0008171963/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty...
2022-11-2940 min