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Earth Station Who Archives - The ESO NetworkThe War Games in Colour: Reviewing the Restored & Shortened Second Doctor Story
On this episode of The Earth Station Who podcast, the crew is joined by Doctor Who author and commentator Matthew Kresal to take a fresh look at the newly restored and colorized version of the classic Second Doctor story, The War Games. With enhanced visuals and a shortened runtime, this reimagined version of the iconic 10-part Doctor Who serial offers a modern perspective on a pivotal chapter in Time Lord history. We discuss Patrick Troughton’s legendary performance, the creative choices behind the restoration and edits, and how the BBC is reintroducing classic stories to new audiences. A must-listen fo...2025-07-261h 10The ESO NetworkThe War Games in Colour: Reviewing the Restored & Shortened Second Doctor Story
On this episode of The Earth Station Who podcast, the crew is joined by Doctor Who author and commentator Matthew Kresal to take a fresh look at the newly restored and colorized version of the classic Second Doctor story, The War Games. With enhanced visuals and a shortened runtime, this reimagined version of the iconic 10-part Doctor Who serial offers a modern perspective on a pivotal chapter in Time Lord history. We discuss Patrick Troughton’s legendary performance, the creative choices behind the restoration and edits, and how the BBC is reintroducing classic stories to new audiences. A must-listen fo...2025-07-261h 10
ESO Network Archives - The ESO NetworkThe War Games in Colour: Reviewing the Restored & Shortened Second Doctor Story
On this episode of The Earth Station Who podcast, the crew is joined by Doctor Who author and commentator Matthew Kresal to take a fresh look at the newly restored and colorized version of the classic Second Doctor story, The War Games. With enhanced visuals and a shortened runtime, this reimagined version of the iconic 10-part Doctor Who serial offers a modern perspective on a pivotal chapter in Time Lord history. We discuss Patrick Troughton’s legendary performance, the creative choices behind the restoration and edits, and how the BBC is reintroducing classic stories to new audiences. A must-listen fo...2025-07-261h 10
Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastThe War Games in Color: Reviewing the Restored & Shortened Second Doctor Story | Earth Station Who PodcastOn this episode of The Earth Station Who podcast, the crew is joined by Doctor Who author and commentator Matthew Kresal to take a fresh look at the newly restored and colorized version of the classic Second Doctor story, The War Games. With enhanced visuals and a shortened runtime, this reimagined version of the iconic 10-part Doctor Who serial offers a modern perspective on a pivotal chapter in Time Lord history. We discuss Patrick Troughton’s legendary performance, the creative choices behind the restoration and edits, and how the BBC is reintroducing classic stories to new audiences. A must-listen fo...2025-07-261h 10
Doctor Who Target Book Club PodcastEP 178: REMEMBRANCE OF THE DALEKSNow a bumper volume! Almost two hours of discussion on such topics as inappropriate relationships, redshirts with names and rich interior lives, and why this story is perfect to watch during Pride Month! Oh, and Daleks, but who cares about them? Come join Tony Whitt, Alyson Fitch-Safreed, Dalton Hughes, and special guest Matthew Kresal as they discuss REMEMBRANCE OF THE DALEKS.
We are a proud part of the Direction Point Podcast Network, including such fine shows as THE DOCTOR WHO COLLECTORS PODCAST, THE POLICE BOX IN A JUNKYARD PODCAST, and TIMESTREAMS. You can check out these and other podcasts in...2025-06-292h 08
Doctor Who Target Book Club PodcastEP 171: TERROR OF THE VERVOIDSKiller plants! A murder mystery! Scheming agronomists! Ellipses…sentence fragments…and exclamation marks! EVERYWHERE! And so much new vocab! Come join Tony Whitt, Alyson Fitch-Safreed, Dalton Hughes, and special guest Matthew Kresal as they discuss Pip and Jane Baker’s TERROR OF THE VERVOIDS!!!
We are a proud part of the Direction Point Podcast Network, including such fine shows as THE DOCTOR WHO COLLECTORS PODCAST, THE POLICE BOX IN A JUNKYARD PODCAST, and TIMESTREAMS. You can check out these and other podcasts in the network at http://www.directionpoint.org!
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The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novelsThe Great Blurb Scandal
This episode the le Carré Cast delves into the world of true crime with a look at one of the strangest moments in le Carré’s literary history.
You won’t read about this one in Sisman’s biography!
Settle in for the case of the fake blurbs.
Further Reading
Sources used to write this post are below. Both The New York Times and The Washington Post had some great reporting on the story with “The Bizarre story of Derek Goodwin” being especially well done.
“A Spy Novel’s boosters it seems, ar...2024-12-2316 min
Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastDoctor Who: Four To Doomsday ReviewJoin the Earth Station Who Podcast as we travel back to the Fifth Doctor’s era to review the classic Doctor Who episode, "Four to Doomsday." From Monarch's ambitious plans to cultural hijinks aboard a mysterious spaceship, we dive into the story's unique plot, characters, and its place in Doctor Who history. Discover what makes this episode stand out in Peter Davison’s early tenure as the Doctor. Whether you're a long-time Whovian or a newcomer to the TARDIS, tune in for an engaging discussion filled with insights, trivia, and our take on this iconic adventure. Don’t miss it!2024-11-301h 03Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastDoctor Who: Four To Doomsday ReviewJoin the Earth Station Who Podcast as we travel back to the Fifth Doctor’s era to review the classic Doctor Who episode, "Four to Doomsday." From Monarch's ambitious plans to cultural hijinks aboard a mysterious spaceship, we dive into the story's unique plot, characters, and its place in Doctor Who history. Discover what makes this episode stand out in Peter Davison’s early tenure as the Doctor. Whether you're a long-time Whovian or a newcomer to the TARDIS, tune in for an engaging discussion filled with insights, trivia, and our take on this iconic adventure. Don’t miss it!2024-11-301h 03
Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastDoctor Who: 73 Yards ReviewGet ready for a deep dive into '73 Yards,' the latest thrilling episode from Season 14 of the new Doctor Who series, on the Earth Station Who Podcast! Join hosts Mike F., Michael G., Mary Ogle, and special guests Matthew Kresal and Jeremy Wilcox as they unpack every suspenseful moment. Discover the intrigue behind the Doctor's mysterious disappearance and the enigmatic woman who remains precisely 73 yards away from Ruby Sunday. Explore the chilling mystery of Mad Jack and delve into the episode's key themes, character developments, and the secrets that the woman is using to scare people away from...2024-06-011h 17Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastDoctor Who: 73 Yards ReviewGet ready for a deep dive into '73 Yards,' the latest thrilling episode from Season 14 of the new Doctor Who series, on the Earth Station Who Podcast! Join hosts Mike F., Michael G., Mary Ogle, and special guests Matthew Kresal and Jeremy Wilcox as they unpack every suspenseful moment. Discover the intrigue behind the Doctor's mysterious disappearance and the enigmatic woman who remains precisely 73 yards away from Ruby Sunday. Explore the chilling mystery of Mad Jack and delve into the episode's key themes, character developments, and the secrets that the woman is using to scare people away from...2024-06-011h 17
Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastPlanet of Fire Review | Earth Station WhoIn this episode of "Earth Station Who," the crew bid farewell to one companion and hello to a new one in a tale that also sees the return of one of the Doctor’s greatest foes as they look at Planet of Fire. In the news segment Mike F, Mike G, and Mary are joined by Matthew Kresal to discuss the news of the departure of current companion Ruby Sunday and the introduction of a new companion for Season 2, the anticipation of new episodes, and the show's evolving cast diversity. They share their excitement for the upcoming changes, reflect on...2024-01-271h 14Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastPlanet of Fire Review | Earth Station WhoIn this episode of "Earth Station Who," the crew bid farewell to one companion and hello to a new one in a tale that also sees the return of one of the Doctor’s greatest foes as they look at Planet of Fire. In the news segment Mike F, Mike G, and Mary are joined by Matthew Kresal to discuss the news of the departure of current companion Ruby Sunday and the introduction of a new companion for Season 2, the anticipation of new episodes, and the show's evolving cast diversity. They share their excitement for the upcoming changes, reflect on...2024-01-271h 14
Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastDoctor Who: Anticipating The Sixtieth Anniversary & BeyondRecorded live in front of a live audience at Con Kasterborous, the crew from Earth Station Who Matthew Kresal joins to talk about the upcoming sixtieth-anniversary specials and the upcoming adventures of the 15th Doctor and possible spin-offs. Thanks to all who came to the panel, why not join us for all the fun, you never know you might actually learn a thing or two about upcoming Doctor Who.
We want to hear from you! Please write to us at feedback@earthstationwho.com. Also, please subscribe and rate the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Plus, or...2023-06-2549 minEarth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastDoctor Who: Anticipating The Sixtieth Anniversary & BeyondRecorded live in front of a live audience at Con Kasterborous, the crew from Earth Station Who Matthew Kresal joins to talk about the upcoming sixtieth-anniversary specials and the upcoming adventures of the 15th Doctor and possible spin-offs. Thanks to all who came to the panel, why not join us for all the fun, you never know you might actually learn a thing or two about upcoming Doctor Who.
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Spybrary Spy PodcastFrom Russia With Love Video Game - Brush Pass Review Our Man in Alabama Matthew Kresal gives us the lowdown on the 2005 video game of From Russia With Love starring Sean Connery in this Spybrary Brush Pass. 'The game was the last James Bond video game released by Electronic Arts before they lost the rights to Activision in 2006, as well as Sean Connery's last role before retirement and death.' James Bond Wiki Join your fellow listeners and spy fans in our online community 2022-12-1114 min
Living A Life Through BooksS4E38 - An Anthology For A Better FutureAn alternate history anthology was put together (in a very short time) to benefit Ukraine. Sales from this project go towards a good cause and the editor David Flin, a couple of authors Alex Wallace and Mathew Kresal and Lena who helped in the organizational aspects, join me to discuss this project. Here are their brief bios and also please note this link to purchase this anthology. Your purchase goes towards a fabulous cause and you get a great alternate history book to read so win-win.
David Flin: Officially described by Mills & Boon as "unrealistic". After a life...2022-08-1747 min
The Shattered PodcastThe Shattered Podcast - Episode 1In the early 1900s, the great and good at the Paris Opera buried an urn full of “living voices”—Gramophone recordings of famous opera stars—to be disinterred after a century. When those urns were opened, mysterious recordings were discovered. Who made them? And why? -- Nemo is a historical sound recording specialist in Paris. She finds some cylinder recordings that are uncatalogued by the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris and don’t belong in the Palais Garnier collections. Who made them and why? Lesser of 2 Weevils brings you The Shattered Podcast, with music by Katharine S...2022-08-1520 min
Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastEarth Station Who - Doctor Who Essentials LiveRecorded via Facebook Live! What makes a Doctor Who story essential! Mike, Mike, Mary, Melanie Dean, and Matthew Kresal discuss the must-see moments of the almost sixty year franchise.
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Earth Station Who on...2022-08-151h 35Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastEarth Station Who - Doctor Who Essentials LiveRecorded via Facebook Live! What makes a Doctor Who story essential! Mike, Mike, Mary, Melanie Dean, and Matthew Kresal discuss the must-see moments of the almost sixty year franchise.
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Living A Life Through BooksS4E30 - Alternate History Anthology PanelThis episode comprises of a few of the authors who contributed to an alternate history anthology. We talk about what alternate history is and what concepts the authors discuss in their works. If you enjoy alternate history, or even if you are new to it, this episode might be for you.
Here's a bit about my panel. If I get more information about them, I will edit this show note.
Alexander Wallace is a nerd on the internet running Alternate History Online, the largest alternate history group on Facebook. He also helps run the Alternate...2022-06-161h 03
The Alternate History ShowEpisode10-Outter SpaceIn this episode, award winning author Matthew Kresal joins Ben Kearns to talk about the alternate history of space exploration! Everything from the Rocket fever of the 1920's to the advanced space exploration of the 2010's is covered. Plus, Ben reviews the Alternate History story 'The road was lit with Moon and star' written by Science Fiction author Bruno Lombardi, within 60 seconds-and in the Feedback Hub, you'll hear from author and publisher David Flin and friends about the latest Anthology, exploring the Alternate History of Ukraine, proceeds of which are going to the Disaster Emergencies committee, to support those affected...2022-05-051h 29
Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastEarth Station Who - Vengeance of VarosPlenipotentiary Sil perceives Perpugilliam “Peri” Brown as his pretty pretty pet! This Sixth Doctor story is at the mercy of Mike, Mike, Mary, Matthew Kresel, and Dave Chapman, as they vote on whether this story should be labeled as an essential classic or if it is better for everyone if it is obliterated.
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Li...2022-03-121h 13Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastEarth Station Who - Vengeance of VarosPlenipotentiary Sil perceives Perpugilliam “Peri” Brown as his pretty pretty pet! This Sixth Doctor story is at the mercy of Mike, Mike, Mary, Matthew Kresel, and Dave Chapman, as they vote on whether this story should be labeled as an essential classic or if it is better for everyone if it is obliterated.
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Police Box in the Junkyard PodcastPolice Box in the Junkyard EP 007 - The Two DoctorsWelcome back to the Police Box in the Junkyard Podcast AKA the podcast that explores the worlds of Doctor Who in a completely random order. This month we land at Episode 7 - The Two Doctors. Host Erik Gulbrandsen and co-host Assad Khaishgi are joined by Larry VanMersbergen (Host of the Doctor Who Collectors Podcast) and Matthew Kresal (writer and blogger at Warped Factor) to discuss the Season 22 multi-doctor story "The Two Doctors". Come on into the Junkyard and join us in the TARDIS!
Check out our guests' fabulous work:
Doctor Who Collectors Podcast - www.facebook.com/doctorwhocollectorspodcast
Warped Factor...2021-11-261h 17
Police Box in the Junkyard PodcastPolice Box in the Junkyard Podcast - EP 13 - Unit Encounters - InvocationThis week we welcome a new permanent cast member, author, and reviewer Matthew Kresal! Matthew joins Assad and Erik on their journeys through all of time and space and we land again in spin-off land. This month we're talking about Big Finish's "UNIT: Encounters - Invocation" by Roy Gill. You can find this for purchase on CD or as a digital download as part of the UNIT: Encounters box set at BigFinish.com. We hope you will join us aboard our TARDIS as we continue to follow the adventures of the Doctor (and all of his friends).
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Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastEarth Station Who - An Earthly ChildThe Doctor's granddaughter reaches out to the stars for assistance and her call is answered but not by the alien she was expecting. Mike, Mike, and Matthew Kresal review this momentous Eighth Doctor story from Big Finish in which you can't always rely on Hope to get through the Dark Ages.
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Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastEarth Station Who - JubileeAll hail the glorious English Empire! The Sixth Doctor and Evelyn "Hot Lips" Smythe face the Daleks once again, but the real menace might be closer to home. Mike, Mike, and Matthew Kresal drink Dalek juice, are corrected by grammar Nazis, and try to avoid dismemberment as they review the classic story from Big Finish. Plus, we discuss the official announcement that Chris Chibnall and Jodie Whittaker are leaving the franchise.
We want to hear from you! Please write to us at feedback@earthstationwho.com. Also, please subscribe and rate the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google...2021-08-061h 10Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastEarth Station Who - JubileeAll hail the glorious English Empire! The Sixth Doctor and Evelyn "Hot Lips" Smythe face the Daleks once again, but the real menace might be closer to home. Mike, Mike, and Matthew Kresal drink Dalek juice, are corrected by grammar Nazis, and try to avoid dismemberment as they review the classic story from Big Finish. Plus, we discuss the official announcement that Chris Chibnall and Jodie Whittaker are leaving the franchise.
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Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastEarth Station Who - Time-FlightAfter the loss of a companion, the Fifth Doctor and crew take a holiday to Earth 140 million years ago. Mike, Mike, Mary, and Matthew Kresal depart from Heathrow Airport to take a flight of the Concorde to the past.
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DEAD HAND RADIOCURSE OF THE TITANICAuthor Matthew Kresal joins me on this Halloween Edition of Dead Hand Radio.
We discuss the sinking of the Titanic and some of the many mysteries surrounding the wreck itself, as well as the search and recovery of the wreck.
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Mystical American Patriots SocietyEp. 031: Interview w/ Matthew KresalSumo interviews Matthew Kresal, author of The Silver Archive #5 - Dark Skies.2020-08-241h 26
MYSTICAL AMERICAN PATRIOTS SOCIETYEp. 031: Interview w/ Matthew KresalSumo interviews Matthew Kresal, author of The Silver Archive #5 - Dark Skies. More Linkswww.MAPSOC.orgFollow Sumo on TwitterAlternate Current RadioSupport the Show!Subscribe to the Podcast on GumroadSubscribe to the Podcast on PatreonBuy Us a Tibetan Herbal TeaSumo's SubstacksHoly is He Who WrestlesModern Pulp2020-08-241h 26
DEAD HAND RADIODEAD HAND RADIO EP 13 AUTHOR MATTHEW KRESALDEAD HAND RADIO is A podcast about the Cold War. It’s history and the effects it had on our culture, technology and the future of our world.
My guest for this episode is Author, Researcher and Podcaster Matthew Kresal. His areas of study include Cold War History, Space Travel, Science Fiction and UFOlogy. And His new book The Silver Archive #5: Dark Skies takes a comprehensive look at the 90s TV series Dark Skies.
On this episode of Dead Hand Radio, Matt and I talk about his book, the cold war, the space program and sh...2020-08-201h 45
The Saucer LifeDark Skies: An Interview with Matthew KresalEpisode Notes
It's our first interview! We're talking with Matthew Kresal, who wrote a volume on the classic 90s show Dark Skies for Obverse Books's Silver Archive range on classic cult television. Whether you're familiar with the show or now, we hope you find the interview enjoyable! Also, keep in mind that I've never interviewed anyone before...
It looks like Amazon has some used copies of the Dark Skies DVD set. You can purchase Matthew's book directly from the publisher in either traditional or ebook formats. Matthew is on Twitter and has a page on F...2020-07-221h 05
Podcast UFO407. Matt Kresal & Bryce Zabel ShowFIRST SEGMENT: Matthew Kresal on his book, Dark Skies and talks about his research into the making of the series, how he delved into the history of the UFO phenomenon and how the history of government disinformation comes into play and much more. SECOND SEGMENT: Co-creator of Dark Skies, Bryce Zabel joins is to discuss behind the scenes of Dark Skies, and then a new project he has in the works, featuring the Betty & Barney Hill Incident. Check out the show notes for links. Show NotesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-ufo--5922140/s...2020-06-101h 58
Podcast UFO with Martin WillisMatthew Kresal & Bryce Zabel2020-06-091h 54
Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastEarth Station Who – The Greatest Show In The GalaxyThe Seventh Doctor and Ace run away to join the Psychic Circus led by a rapping Ringmaster! Mike, Mike, Mary, and Matthew Kresal face their fears of clowns and hope our listening audience doesn’t give us a thumbs down.
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ESW on iT...2020-06-0659 minEarth Station Who: A Doctor Who PodcastEarth Station Who – The Greatest Show In The GalaxyThe Seventh Doctor and Ace run away to join the Psychic Circus led by a rapping Ringmaster! Mike, Mike, Mary, and Matthew Kresal face their fears of clowns and hope our listening audience doesn’t give us a thumbs down.
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Spybrary Spy PodcastParting Shot by James Kunetka -Brush Pass Book ReviewMatthew Kresal sends us in his Brush Pass Review of Parting Shot by James Kunetka2020-03-0411 min
Spybrary Spy Podcast72: Diamonds are Forever Bond Fan Event in VegasOn this episode of Spybrary, Matthew Kresal talks to Matt Sherman about the upcoming Bond fans trip and tour to Las Vegas. Bond fans will gather under the stewardship of Matt Sherman to celebrate the 007 movie Diamonds are Forever.2019-04-0132 min
Spybrary Spy PodcastBattle for Bond - Brush Pass ReviewSpybrary Spy Podcast with Matthew Kresal After a rejuvenating few months at Shrublands our Brush Pass Reviews makes a welcome return to the Spybrary Spy Podcast. Matthew Kresal’s brush pass has been decoded. Tune in and hear his transmission where he gives us his rapid briefing on the Battle for Bond, a book written by Robert Sellars. ‘In 1963, Ian Fleming, the creator of the 20th century’s greatest fictional character was in court, accused of plagiarism. The screen version of James Bond was not Fleming’s creation. It was the creation...2018-10-1012 minSpybrary Spy PodcastRed Moon Audio Drama with Rob ValentineOn Episode 55 of the Spybrary Podcast, guest host Matthew Kresal talks to the writer and director of Red Moon, a cold war thriller audio drama. Produced by Wireless Theatre Red Moon is an alternate history story about what would have happened had the Soviets landed on the moon before the Americans. If today's episode has piqued your interest, Wireless Theater have kindly made Episode 1 of Red Moon free for you to try out. PHASE ONE: MOONRISE London, 1979. As American and Soviet moonbases aim their nuclear missiles at targets across t...2018-09-0943 min
Discussing Who: A Doctor Who PodcastEpisode 109: Interview with Matthew Kresal of Con KasterborousIn anticipation of Con Kasterborous, we talk all things Doctor Who with Con K's own Matthew Kresal. Matthew gives insight into North Alabama's Doctor Who convention, talks about the Big Finish audio dramas, what to expect from Con Kasterborous, and more! Episode 109 of Discussing Who is hosted by Kyle Jones and Clarence Brown.2018-06-0147 minSpybrary Spy PodcastSpybrary at Spy Con 2018On Episode 39, Spybrary Spy Podcast host Shane Whaley brings you interviews from the inaugural Spy Con. Shane caught up with former Spybrary Podcast guests Lt Col Michael Brady (author of Into the Shadows) and Matthew Kresal. He also got to chat Ian Fleming books with RC Layton who owns over 400 Ian Fleming related 007 books and James Strickland the owner of several James Bond tribute cars. Shane talks about his experience on various Spy Con panels including defending John le Carre on the Ian Fleming versus John le Carre 'debate.' Listen in as Shane reveals who he...2018-04-0736 minSpybrary Spy PodcastThe Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton ReviewSpybrary Brush Pass: The Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton Spybrarian Matthew Kresal shares his brush pass review on The Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton by Jefferson Morley which has recently been published. According to Tim Weiner, author of Legacy of Ashes -The History of the CIA 'The Ghost' is.. "The best book ever written about the strangest CIA chief who ever lived." - Listen to today's episode of Spybrary and hear what reader and Spybrary contributor Matthew thinks of...2017-12-0708 minSpybrary Spy PodcastSo what exactly is The Prisoner all about?We talk all about the British Cult Classic TV show 'The Prisoner' starting Patrick McGoohan on today's Spybrary Spy Podcast You are a number, but it is not Number 6, you are number 22 as this is the number of this weeks Spybrary Podcast episode. Today we are going to do something a little different. As regular listeners know the reason I cannot put out a weekly show is that I insist on reading the book of a guest before we chat. I think it makes for a much better conversation, after all this is po...2017-10-2948 min
Stories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 47: A Not So Invisible Return
In the first episode of the podcast since our controversial Tenth Doctor Adventures reviews Matthew Kresal, Mary Lang and Robert Haynes get back together for the first time since that recording. After sorting through some feedback and further thoughts about the episode, they move onto the main topic of conversation: Big Finish's adaptation of HG Wells' classic novel The Invisible Man starring the late, great Sir John Hurt.
You can find the podcast via our website storiesfromthevortex.blogspot.com or on iTunes. If you'd like to send in feedback to the podcast you can do so...2017-04-0100 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 46: Tenth Doctor Boxing Match
This episodes finds Matthew Kresal, Mary Lang and Robert Haynes putting perhaps the most hotly anticipated Big Finish release since 2013 under the scope: The Tenth Doctor Adventures Volume One (consisting of Technophobia, Team Reaver and Death And The Queen). Did it live up to the hype though? In discussing that, perhaps the most contentious debate yet on Stories From The Vortex takes place taking in the Tenth Doctor era on TV, listener expectations and more.
You can find the podcast via our website storiesfromthevortex.blogspot.com or on iTunes. If you'd like to send in feedback t...2016-06-2200 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 45: UNITed Dominion
With Mary Lang M.I.A., Matthew Kresal and Robert Haynes discuss the 2012 Doctor Who box-set UNIT: Dominion. Topics discussed include Alex McQuuen's “Other Doctor”, UNIT dating, Doctor Who on the big-screen and more.
You can find the podcast via our website storiesfromthevortex.blogspot.com or on iTunes. If you'd like to send in feedback to the podcast you can do so at feedback.vortex@yahoo.com and you can join the podcasts's Facebook group. You're also welcome to leave a review of us on iTunes. We're a proud member of the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance.2016-06-1800 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 44: Dalek Empire Rising
Matthew Kresal, Mary Lang and Robert Haynes take a step away from the Doctor's adventures to instead focus on his greatest adversaries via their own spin-off series. In listening to the first season of Big Finish's Dalek Empire (released in 2001) they discuss the portrayal of the Daleks, epic storytelling, Gareth Thomas and the similarties with the later Cyberman spin-off series amongst other topics.
You can find the podcast via our website storiesfromthevortex.blogspot.com or on iTunes. If you'd like to send in feedback to the podcast you can do so at feedback.vortex@yahoo.com a...2016-05-0100 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 43: Double Eight
It's
an Eighth Doctor centric episode this time around as Matthew
Kresal, Mary Lang and Robert Haynes take a look at that Doctor's most
recent Big Finish outings.
In reviewing Dark Eyes 4 and Doom
Coalition 1, topics discussed include “box-set fatigue”,how
one goes about trying to tell one epic story across sixteen CDs,
introducing new villains, telling visual stories on audio and more.
Plus some feedback about our previous episode including some from a
Big Finish writer...
You
can find the podcast via our website
storiesfromthevortex.blogspot.com or on iTunes. If y...2016-03-2500 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 42: All Hail Frobisher!
All
hail Frobisher! All hail the great talking bird! For This
episode Matthew
Kresal, Mary Lang and Robert Haynes listen to The Holy Terror and The
Maltese Penguin. In reviewing these two tales featuring the
shape-shifting (but mostly penguin shaped) private eye and Colin
Baker's Sixth Doctor we discuss Rob Shearman as a writer, plot
twists, accents, Robert Jezek as Frobisher and more. Plus there's a
bit of feedback as well.
You
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in feedback to the podcast you...2016-03-0400 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 41: Stories From The Hub
Everything changes in this episode as Matthew Kresal, Mary Lang and Robert Haynes give the first five releases from Big Finish's range of Torchwood audios a listen. As the five stories go under the scope, topics discussed include our thoughts on Torchwood's TV run, the formats used to tell the stories, John Barrowman as an audio drama performer and more.
You can find the podcast via our website storiesfromthevortex.blogspot.com or on iTunes. If you'd like to send in feedback to the podcast you can do so at feedback.vortex@yahoo.com and you c...2016-02-1200 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 40: Big Finish Geek Out!
This episode finds Matthew Kresal, Mary Lang and Robert Haynes engaging in what the late lamented The Doctor Who Podcast would have called a “geek out”! Topics discussed include an overview of the recent New Series releases, what we've been listening to recently, “whither the main range?” and more. There's also trailers and clips as well!
You can find the podcast via our website storiesfromthevortex.blogspot.com or on iTunes. If you'd like to send in feedback to the podcast you can do so at feedback.vortex@yahoo.com and you can join the podcasts's Facebook...2016-01-2800 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 37: News, Stories & Damaged Goods
Following on the interview with Big Finish founder and executive producer Jason Haigh-Ellery in the previous episode, we're back in action after a lengthy and unplanned summer hiatus. Matthew Kresal, Mary Lang and Robert Haynes all get back to together for the first time in months to chat about all things Big Finish. Topics covered include the major announcements connected to both Doctor Who and Blake's 7, what we've listened to during the hiatus and we chat a bit about Big Finish's recent adaptation of Russell T Davies' 1996 Doctor Who novel Damaged Goods.
You can...2015-09-2500 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 36: The Jason Haigh-Ellery Interview
After a long and rather unexpected summer hiatus, Stories From The Vortex is back!
As a way of saying thank you to our listeners, we're pleased to offer this interview with Big Finish founder and executive producer Jason Haigh-Ellery conducted by host Matthew Kresal that was recorded at Con Kasterborous back in July. We talk about the history of Big Finish and cover everything from Doctor Who to Blake's 7, series that might have been and Big Finish's plans for the future.
You can find the podcast via our website storiesfromthevortex.blogspot.com or on iTunes...2015-09-1000 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 35: The Doctor And Elizabeth Klein Part Two
In the conclusion of our two part look
at the stories that introduced one of the most unique companions to
ever travel with the Doctor: time traveling Nazi scientist Elizabeth
Klein (played by Tracey Childs). In looking at the seventh Doctor
audios Survival Of The Fittest (which also features the single
episode Klein's Story) and The Architects Of History, Matthew Kresal,
Mary Lang and Robert Haynes look at the chemistry between the Doctor
and Klein, the fleshing out of Klein's backstory, alien races on
audio. the time altering shenanigans in the finale story and
more.2015-06-3000 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 34: The Doctor And Elizabeth Klein Part One
This episode is the first of a two part look at the stories that introduced one of the most unique companions to ever travel with the Doctor: time traveling Nazi scientist Elizabeth Klein (played by Tracey Childs). In looking at the seventh Doctor audios Colditz and A Thousand Tiny Wings, Matthew Kresal, Mary Lang and Robert Haynes look at the chemistry between the Doctor and Klein, the appearance of David Tennant in Colditz, the time periods when the stories are set and more.
Warning: The episode does contain spoilers for the stories being...2015-05-2600 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 33: Six, Peri & Some Old Enemies
This episode finds Matthew Kresal, Mary Lang and Robert Haynes taking a look at the three sixth Doctor audios that rounded off the main range for 2014: The Widow's Assassin, Masters Of Earth and The Rani Elite. Topics discussed include returning characters, stories without centers, whether or not the main range has been sidelined and of course the new Rani!
Warning: The episode does contain spoilers for the stories being reviewed. A such, we advise listening to the stories first. You have been warned...
You can find the podcast via o...2015-05-1300 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 32: Tales Of The Federation
This episode finds Matthew Kresal, Mary Lang and Robert Haynes (along with his bird!) engaging in the podcast's second foray into Big Finish's output of another iconic British science fiction series: Terry Nation's Blake's 7. Reviewing The Liberator Chronicles Volume 5, topics discussed include universe building in the stories, getting a full cast feeling with a limited cast, toying with listeners emotions and more.
You can find the podcast via our website storiesfromthevortex.blogspot.com or on iTunes. If you'd like to send in feedback to the podcast you can do so at feedback.vortex@yahoo.com and...2015-04-2900 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 31: Dark Eyes War
This episode, recorded back in
February, finds Matthew Kresal and Mary Lang welcoming Robert Haynes
back to the show where, after getting Robert's thoughts on Dark Eyes
2, they tackle the eighth Doctor box-set Dark Eyes 3. In looking at
the four episodes that make up the third chapter in the Dark Eyes
saga, topics discussed include the Doctor's characterization,
over-emphasis on certain characters at the expense of others and just
how much of an ongoing series is “Dark Eyes” anyways.
This episode is dedicated to the memory
of Hiram Lester, president of the Birmingham, Alabama Doctor Who fan
...2015-03-2500 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 30: Masters, Gods & Robots
This episode, recorded back in January,
finds Matthew Kresal and Mary Lang reviewing The Masters Of Luxor
from the Lost Stories range. Originally intended to be the second
ever Doctor Who story before being replaced by Terry Nation's story
introducing the Daleks, the unfilmed script was originally published
as book in 1992 before Big Finish tackled the story in 2012. In
looking at the story, topics discussed include Nigel Robinson's
adaptation of the original Anthony Coburn scripts, toned down
subtexts, the story's historical context and what the story would
have been like had it been made in 1963-64.2015-03-1100 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 28: Unbound Possibilities
Just in time for Christmas, we present
the second of our episodes originally recorded and slated for
November but delayed until now. This episode finds Matthew Kresal and
Mary Lang reviewing two Big Finish stories with thematic ties to the
recently broadcast series eight in the form of the Unbound tales Full
Fathom Five and Exile (both released in 2003). Topics discussed
include each story's unique take on the Doctor, darkness and comedy
in Doctor Who and the marmite reactions to each story both within
fandom and on the podcast itself.
You can find...2014-12-2400 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 27: Rise Of The Cyberman
Originally recorded in early November
2014 and finally made available after a hectic November and some
technical difficulties, episode twenty- seven finds Matthew Kresal
and Mary Lang are reviewing the first season of Big Finish's Doctor
Who spin-off series Cyberman. Topics discussed include its harkening
back to other sci-fi stories, the way how stories are recorded can
effect the finished product and of course the Cybermen themselves.
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Just in time for Halloween, Matthew Kresal and Mary Lang are reviewing Big Finish's hotly anticapted and recently released Phillip Hinchcliffe Presents box-set. With its promise of recreating an era (in)famous for its “tea-time horror”, topics discussed in looking at the two stories that make up the box-set (The Ghosts of Gralstead and The Devil's Armada) include each story's extended length, calls back to the Hinchcliffe era, Tom Baker's performance and more.
You can find the podcast via our website storiesfromthevortex.blogspot.com or on iTunes. If you'd like to send in feedback to the p...2014-10-3100 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 25: Death Comes To Time
Marking the podcast's first sojourn into non-Big Finish Doctor Who territory, Matthew Kresal and Mary Lang are reviewing the controversial 2001-02 seventh Doctor webcast Death Comes To Time. Topics discussed include its large cast, the epic nature of its plot and the ever shifting nature of it as a result. Plus they ask the ultimate question: is it canon and does it really matter one way or another?
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The New Adventures Of Bernice Summerfield is up for review this episode as Matthew Kresal and Mary Lang give this box-set which reunites the seventh Doctor and Ace with Benny a listen. Topics discussed include the diversity of the four stories in the box-set, the callbacks to Love And War and of course the Daleks!
You can find the podcast via our website storiesfromthevortex.blogspot.com or on iTunes. If you'd like to send in feedback to the podcast you can do so at feedback.vortex@yahoo.com and you can join the podcasts's Facebook group...2014-10-0100 minStories From The Vortex: A Doctor Who Audio Adventures PodcastEpisode 23: A Matter Of Survivors
Released a bit late (apologies for which and an explanation to be given in the next episode), this episode finds Matthew Kresal and
Mary Lang giving a listen to Big Finish's acclaimed series based on
Dalek creator Terry Nation's 1970s apocalyptic series Survivors.
Topics discussed include bringing the world to an end on audio,
familiar actors in different roles and some discussion about the
original 1970s series.
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website storiesfromthevortex.blogspot.com or on iTunes. If you'd like
to send in feedback to the podcast you can do so...2014-09-2200 min