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Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? Podcast 503 | Just who's pulling the strings
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - The Interstellar Song Contest Phil and Paul return with a more in depth look at The Interstellar Song Contest, the latest episode of Doctor Who. With Phil dreading this episode, does old misery guts drag down this review? Or does the appearance of Susan cheer him up? And does the reveal of an old adversary of the Doctor lighten proceedings? Don't forget that the Who's He? Podcast will be back in just under two weeks time, as Phil goes on holiday. ...
2025-05-20
49 min
Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? On The TV | Spike Milligan - Part 1
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Who's He? On The TV | Spike Milligan - Part 1 Phil is joined by Tyler Adams of Goonpod to talk about Phil's all time hero, Spike Milligan. In the first part of a two part conversation, Tyler and Phil chat about Spike's TV output from the 1950's through to the early 70's, even including Cucumber Castle starring The Bee Gees! Along the way, they discuss the perils of meeting your heroes and obsessive fans doing impressions. To listen to Tylers excellent podcast, Goonpod, click on the...
2025-02-23
52 min
Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? Podcast 483 | Any complaints this morning?
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... The War Games - IN COLOUR! In a festive episode, Scott and Phil look at The War Games - In Colour starring Patrick Troughton as the Doctor. In this colourised, heavily edited and enhanced edition of Patrick Troughtons final story, we get to see the second Doctor regenerate into the third and for some reason, confirmation that the War Chief is really the Master. Phil goes into full on Scrooge mode as the pair of them discuss the highs and lows of another classic Doctor W...
2024-12-24
42 min
Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? Podcast 473 | Dot and Bubble Audio Commentary
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Dot and Bubble - Audio Commentary Scott joins Phil this week to comment on Dot and Bubble, the next in our series of audio commentaries for the last season of Doctor Who, starring Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson. Phil takes the opportunity to rant about the youth of today and social media, while Scott manages to horrify Phil with tales of a Youtube apology channel. You can find us on X, Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky and Facebook. Don't miss an episode by subscribing to o...
2024-08-25
52 min
Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? Podcast 469 | Space Babies Audio Commentary
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Audio Commentary - Space Babies Phil kicks off our season of audio commentaries for Season One of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa, with Space Babies. Scott was due to join Phil to chat through, but as the little chap was unwell, Phil had to fly solo with this one, so expect nothing but negativity all the way through! Well, maybe not all the way through... Also, the latest Doctor Who news to come out of the Doctor Who panel at San Diego Comic Con.
2024-07-28
53 min
Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? Podcast 463 | A third party, a Wild Party | 73 Yards Review
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - 73 Yards This time Phil and Paul get wrapped up in folk horror with 73 Yards, the latest episode in this series of Doctor Who. But is it folk horror? Is it political satire or is it a time travel story. Well, it's all of the above which leaves Phil scratching his head and continues his stance of being a miserable little podcaster, while Paul as usual is the voice of sanity and just enjoys this weeks episode. Also, they discuss the news that the...
2024-05-25
51 min
Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? Podcast 449 | Death to the Daleks | Audio Commentary Part 1
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Death to the Daleks | Audio Commentary Part 1 After putting the vote to our listeners, Phil and Scott sat down to record part one of an audio commentary for Death to the Daleks starring Jon Pertwee as the Doctor with Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith. With the Doctor and Sarah Jane stranded on the planet Exxilon, they stumble across a grumpy Scotsman and a ships captain with an ill fitting wig. And to make matters worse the Daleks turn up as well! Marvel as Phil...
2024-02-04
54 min
Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? Podcast 439 | This is us now
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... The News Phil and Scott try to go through all the latest Doctor Who news in the run up to the 60th Anniversary with the launch of the Whoniverse on the BBC iPlayer, The Daleks in colour, confirmation of when the specials will air and much more! Omega's Tittle Tattle Corner It's been a while since any nice rumours were floating about but this time there are two! Have two missing episodes been found and is Paul McGann finally getting his own series o...
2023-11-12
38 min
Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? Podcast 437 | And curse Sir Walter Raleigh
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast..... The News Phil and Paul catch up on the latest news including the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary concert and their thoughts on the new theme tune from Murray Gold. But of course, the big news is that all Doctor Who is finally coming to the BBC iPlayer. However, all is not what it seems as owing to a licensing dispute, An Unearthly Child will not be included! Phil and Paul discuss the furore over this. Review - Voyage to the New World It's...
2023-10-22
44 min
Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? Podcast 426 | You play with my world
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast..... The News The Fourteenth Doctor's new sonic screwdriver is announced via a very flashy trailer, Season 20 of Doctor Who gets the blu ray collection treatment and the 60th Anniversary Specials are being novelised via the medium of Target Books. Review - Masters of War Just for a change Phil and Paul have a listen to Masters of War, part of the Doctor Who Unbound series of audio stories from Big Finish. In this "what if" scenario, The Doctor (played by David Warner) and...
2023-07-23
56 min
Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? Podcast 422 | It's all over when I go out drinking
In this episode of the Who's He? Podast.... The News In a surprise announcement, Bonnie Langford returns to our screens as Melanie Bush in the next series of Doctor Who and in other casting news, Lenny Rush is cast as Morris which sets Phil off rambling about the Doctor Who Marvel comics. Omega's Tat Corner This time Paul finds some pinball tat that makes their pair of them wistful about the amusement arcades of their youth, playing their favourite games and avoiding dirty old men. Review - The Brain...
2023-06-17
59 min
Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? Podcast 419 - The last one is a green
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... The News Phil and Paul cast their eye over what Doctor Who news they have missed over the last few weeks. There is series 14 casting news with Jinkx Monsoon cast in an as of yet unspecified role and a new 60th Anniversary multimedia event called Doom's Day has been released which leaves both Phil and Paul cold. Omega's Tat Corner In a long overdue return to the corner of tat, it's more 60th Anniversary news with Stieff releasing a special First Doctor teddy...
2023-04-10
44 min
Who's He? Podcast
Doctor Who: Who's He? Podcast 413 - Let the carnival begin
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast..... The News Phil and Paul have a look at recent casting announcements for series 14 of Doctor Who, they ponder Disneys involvement with the show and what was Paul's reaction to the new series being 8 episodes long? This leads them down conversational cul de sacs where they talk about Come Dancing hosted by old BBC Radio 2 DJ's and Phil wants Doctor Who back on Saturday nights! Review - Carnival of Monsters This month, the lads look at Carnival of Monsters starring Jon Pertwee and...
2023-01-29
56 min
Who's He? Podcast
Doctor Who: Who's He? Podcast #411 Christmas Special
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... The News Phil and Scott discuss the Doctor Who news that they have missed over the last few weeks, in which Disney has the streaming rights for Doctor Who and how Britbox has the opposite and the new costume for Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor is revealed. Phil & Scott's Favourite Christmas Specials For this years Christmas podcast, Phil and Scott select their favourite Doctor Who Christmas Special. After much mulling over and research (yeah, right!) Scott goes for The Christmas Invasion from 2005 and forgets to...
2022-12-24
35 min
Who's He? Podcast
Doctor Who: Who's He? Podcast #410 - The Jodie Whittaker Era
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast..... Review - Temporal Log Book III: Changed Lives Phil reviews Temporal Log Book III: Changed Lives from Penciltip Publishing, a collection of Doctor Who short stories with all proceeds going to Settled, helping to home displaced EU citizens in the UK. The Jodie Whittaker Era Joining Phil for this discussion are old friends of the show, Radio Free Skaro's Steven Schapansky and Verity's Erika Ensign. During their discussion, they touch on subjects such as what did they think of the Jodie Whittaker era and did...
2022-11-16
1h 32
Who's He? Podcast
Doctor Who: Who's He? Podcast #409 We could steal time just for one day - The Power of The Doctor Review
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... The Power of The Doctor - Review Yes, the time is here to say goodbye to the 13th Doctor and Jodie Whittaker in The Power of The Doctor. With Scott filling in for Paul who has got the lurgi, he joins Phil in chatting about the 13th Doctors final story. A story that was full to the brim of nostalgia that warmed the cockles of Phil's heart but was it any good as a fitting send off for Jodie Whittaker? The News Russell T...
2022-10-25
48 min
Who's He? Podcast
Doctor Who: Who's He? Podcast #408 Are my sources correct? - The Power of The Doctor Predictions
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... The Power of The Doctor - Predictions In this episode Phil and Scott spend a few minutes discussing their predictions for The Power of The Doctor, which is due to air in a weeks time. During the course of their conversation, Phil has a senior moment trying to remember Sacha Dawan's name, while Scott struggles to say Curator! And of course with Scott about, the conversation goes off topic into the future of Doctor Who itself and he also poses random questions to Phil!
2022-10-16
26 min
Who's He? Podcast
Doctor Who: Who's He? Podcast #391 Don't agree with what I know - Bloodtide Review
In this edition of the Who's He? Podcast..... Review - Bloodtide This month Phil and Paul challenge the evolution of humankind by taking a look at Bloodtide from Big Finish. While the Silurians in this story shake up Charles Darwins theory of evolution, Phil gets despondent at the same tactics that we've seen employed before by our 3 eyed monsters, while Paul defends the audio version of the Myrka! The News Christopher Eccleston has demands if he is to return for Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary and we say goodbye to 3 people from...
2022-03-20
48 min
Who's He? Podcast
I was smoking with the boys upstairs - Rememberance of The Daleks Audio Commentary Part 1
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast..... Remembrance of The Daleks - Audio Commentary Part 1 This episode, Phil and Scott sit down to watch episodes 1 and 2 of Remembrance of The Daleks in the first part of an audio commentary for this anniversary special Doctor Who serial. During the commentary, Phil gets confused about Dalek factions and Scott queries exactly what year this story was set which confuses Phil again! Also, they touch on the UNIT dating controversy which Scott struggles with and Phil tries to explain to Scott the issues of racism...
2022-02-27
53 min
Who's He? Podcast
Where'd you come from? Where am I going? - Village of The Angels Review
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - Village of The Angels This week Phil and Paul look but don't blink at Village of the Angels, chapter 5 of Doctor Who: Flux. With Weeping Angels, an old fashioned base under siege story and one hell of a cliff hanger, there was a lot to like. However, it did lead Phil and Paul to come up with a solution to beat a Weeping Angel that no-one had asked for. Omega's Feedback Corner Once again Phil is joined by Scott who reads...
2021-11-23
55 min
Who's He? Podcast
And I've missed your ginger hair
In this edition of the Who's He? Podcast.... The News The drama controller for the BBC goes on the defensive and states that Doctor Who is not going anywhere and will not be taking a hiatus! Omega's Stats Corner The overnights for Ascension of the Cybermen are in and the official viewing figures for The Haunting of Villa Diodati are in which leads Phil and Paul down another conversational cul-de-sac! Review - Ascension of the Cybermen Phil and Paul turn their attentions to Ascension of the Cybermen...
2020-02-26
1h 12
Who's He? Podcast
One finger, one thumb keep moving
In this edition of the Who's He? Podcast..... The News In a very slow news week, the only thing of note is the release date for the animated version of The Faceless Ones. Omega's Stats Corner In the corner of stats this week, it's the overnights for Can You Hear Me? and the official figures for Praxeus which almost breaks Phil's spirit and takes them down a dangerous rabbit hole of why aren't more people watching the show? Review - Can You Hear Me? In another story...
2020-02-13
59 min
Who's He? Podcast
Oh Bennie she's really keen
In this edition of the Who's He? Podcast..... The News Another blu-ray announcement is upon us with Season 14 reaching us in April and we say goodbye to Film Editor John Griffiths who brought us the iconic opening titles for Doctor Who in 1963. Omega's Stats Corner Once again, Phil and Paul get the stats with the overnights for Orphan 55 and the official figures for Spyfall parts 1 and 2. Review - Orphan 55 This week our intrepid duo look at Orphan 55 written by Ed Himes and what a divisive episode this...
2020-01-15
1h 02
Who's He? Podcast
I'll be writing more in a week or two
In this edition of the Who's He? Podcast..... The News Founder of Dapol, David Boyle passes away, season 26 blu ray news and the release of the Mission to the Unknown remake gets our reviewing duo excited! Omega's Tat Corner There's a new Doctor Who laptop bag that gets Phil and Paul into a quandary over gender and there's two new New York Comic Con 13th Doctor figures from Titan. Tribute to Terrance Dicks Since the lads have been away, we have lost a true legend of Doctor...
2019-10-06
54 min
Who's He? Podcast
Who was my future now is my past
In this months Who's He? Podcast.... The News Since the lads have been away, Big Finish have celebrated 20 years of Doctor Who audio stories, Jon Pertwee centenary celebrations, the sad loss of actor Glynn Houston and they also discuss at some length the absence of Doctor Who at this years San Diego Comic Con. Mini Review In a short review, they look at episode one of The Final Game from Black Glove Studios with their audio version of the unmade final Master story for Roger Delgado. Review
2019-08-04
1h 13
Who's He? Podcast
One eye can't see
In this months Who's He? Podcast... The News At last there is some filming news for season 12 of Doctor Who with the reveal of a returning monster, rumours abound that there will be a Christmas special this year and we say goodbye to Stephen Thorne, the man behind Omega, Azal and Eldrad. Omega's Tat Corner Paul delved into the pile of tat from the past, with a glittery piece of tat that Phil reckons you need KY to slip onto your finger. Review - The Android Invasion ...
2019-06-02
46 min
Who's He? Podcast
Life is the name of the game
In this months Who's He? Podcast.... The News We say goodbye to Edward Kelsey, the BBC launches a Doctor Who art competition, blu-ray news for the Jon Pertwee and David Tennant eras as series 10 gets the boxset treatment and series 4 will be released in steelbook format and a trailer for the Doctor Who: Runaway VR game is released to an indifferent Phil and Paul. Omega's Tat Corner In a welcome return to the tyrant Timelords corner of tat, it's somewhat surprising bikini tat for fans of the 13th Doctor! ...
2019-05-01
1h 03
Who's He? Podcast
Well I'm a roadie, what a job being a roadie
In this weeks Who's He? Podcast..... The News The Macra Terror gets its DVD and Blu Ray release (and Paul admonishes Phil for not getting him a free copy), there's Big Finish new release news, Jodie Whittaker is awarded the freedom of the City of London and John Levene releases his autobiography. The Horror of Glam Rock - Review It's the 1974 and glam rock is at its height and there is an alien invasion by way of a Stylophone for the Doctor and Lucie Miller to fight! Yes, this month Phil...
2019-04-01
49 min
Who's He? Podcast
Companion Special - K9
In this edition of the Who's He? Podcast.... Companion Special - K9 This episode Phil talks to Bob Fleming from the Progtor Who and The Discovery Log podcast about his favourite Doctor Who companion K9. During this conversation on the Doctors erm.. 4 legged friend, it slowly dawns on Bob that he really loves John Leeson and it also gives Phil another chance to get wound up at Brendan from K9 and Co. Be warned, this podcast contains strong language! Links Twitter: @BoFleming Website: https://progtorwho.podbean.com
2019-03-17
34 min
Who's He? Podcast
Companion Special - Martha Jones
In this edition of the Who's He? Podcast..... Companion Special - Martha Jones This episode Phil talks to Martyn Havell from the Bad Wilf podcast about his favourite Doctor Who companion, Martha Jones. Martyn describes why he thinks Martha is an important character and also why the character was given a hard a time by fans. Also listen out for Phil and Martyn to go off topic when the conversation turns towards Mrs. Browns Boys! Links Twitter: @BadWilf Website: http://badwilf.com
2019-02-24
45 min
Who's He? Podcast
Gotta install microwave ovens
In this, the first podcast of 2019, Phil and Paul tackle this years (or last years if you're Phil) New Years Day special, Resolution. And of course the worlds worst kept secret came true as we saw the return of the Daleks! But was everyone happy with this special? Was it indeed a special or the actual last episode of series 11? Listen find out what the lads thought and of course what our listeners thought in our listener feedback section. In the news, we say goodbye to June Whitfield and Bill Sellars, there is missing episode...
2019-01-04
1h 17
Who's He? Podcast
And so you're back from outer space
This is it folks, the finale of Jodie Whittaker's inaugural season of Doctor Who, The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos. This is also the return of Chris Chibnall on writing duties and also his first season finale as show runner, so how does he hold up? Is the usual universe threatening extravaganza we're all come to expect or this is a quieter affair? Well, Phil and Paul provide their thoughts on this story and also how they found the series overall. Also included this week is a special feature in which Phil reviews The Doctors: Villains! DVD.
2018-12-13
1h 29
Who's He? Podcast
And if you float you burn
Running away from angry villagers wielding pitchforks and flaming torches, Phil and Paul bravely avoid the ducking stool to bring you their review of The Witchfinders, the latest episode of Doctor Who. This week Phil and Paul are in two minds over this historical romp as this was a particularly grim time in British history and does this story do it justice? And in this news this week there are returning Doctor Who characters to Big Finish, Tom Baker releases the long gestating Scratchman in book form, we say farewell to British character actor George A. Cooper...
2018-11-28
1h 03
Who's He? Podcast
I'm gonna keep my baby
Oh dear. In this weeks show a downcast Phil and Paul get puzzled by The Tsuranga Conundrum written by Chris Chibnall. After last weeks middling story, the lads were hoping things were going to pick up again but what did we get? A story that appears to have split opinion and has lead fans calling for Chibnall's head! But do Phil and Paul agree? Listen to find out what they thought and also what the listeners thought in the listener feedback section! And in the news, we're getting a New Year special rather than a Christmas special...
2018-11-07
1h 04
Who's He? Podcast
Here it comes crawling up the chain
This week Phil and not so much Paul sit on their chairs with their feet up off the floor in terror to look at episode 4 of Doctor Who, Arachnids in the UK. So after 3 pretty solid episodes, does this story make it 4 out of 4 for our reviewing duo or does it get flushed down the sink like all spiders should (according to Phil that is)? And in the news this week we say goodbye to ex Doctor Who producer Derrick Sherwin, there's stats in Omega's Stats Corner and there is tat of the sweetie kind in Omega's...
2018-10-30
1h 04
Who's He? Podcast
Interview Special - Toby Hadoke
In this special and fairly Doctor Who free edition of the Who's He? Podcast, Phil interviews actor, writer, comedian and of course podcaster Toby Hadoke about his upcoming adaptation of Nigel Kneales The Road for BBC Radio 4. Also, Toby talks about his commentaries for the blu-ray release of Quatermass and the Pit and also his recent play for BBC Radio 3 Going, Going Goon celebrating the centenary of comedian (and Phil's hero) Spike Milligan. You can hear The Road on BBC Radio 4 on Saturday 27th October at 14:30. The Quatermass and the Pit blu-ray is r...
2018-10-26
58 min
Who's He? Podcast
He has my eyes, my face, my voice
In this weeks episode it's all go as since the lads have been away, we have had a new trailer for series 11 and a confirmed air date of Sunday 7th October for Jodie Whittaker's debut as the Doctor! So Paul and Phil are quite excited about this but this wouldn't be the Who's He? Podcast without Phil voicing some concerns! But this main reason for the pair of them getting back together after an extended break, is to talk about the Target novelisation of The Enemy of The World by Ian Marter which the pair of them...
2018-09-25
1h 11
Who's He? Podcast
How am I gonna get through?
This week Phil and Paul tackle Nekromanteia from Big Finish. And oh dear, what a mistake they made by selecting this one! With a story that has some very suspect portrayals of women that that basically concludes with 'don't trust a woman', neither Paul nor Phil hold back with their views on this very disappointing story that contains far too many characters and double crosses and annoying cackling witches! And in the news this week, we say goodbye to Alan Bennion, filming has wrapped on series 11 of Doctor Who, news that a Doctor Who Children in Need...
2018-08-09
46 min
Who's He? Podcast
When you don't believe a word I say
In this episode recorded on a very hot Sunday afternoon in London, Phil and Paul decide to read The Edge of Destruction and discuss its merits with Betty Swollocks. While the televised version is not well regarded and dismissed as a time filler with a weak resolution, Phil and Paul defend this story and highlight just how much the book improves on the concept. And in the news this episode, the BBC seek legal action over the leaked clip of series 11, we could be getting a series 11 trailer this week, the chances of an episode of Doctor...
2018-07-08
50 min
Who's He? Podcast
Call us Lord and Lady Stardust
In this episode, Phil and Paul grab some forged passports and tunnel their way out their cells to review Colditz by Big Finish. In this 7th Doctor and Ace story that features a future Doctor and introduces the character of Dr. Elizabeth Klein, the reviewing duo (well, Phil really) go off track with discussions on World War 2 themed toys of their youth, how warnings from history are being ignored or airbrushed from existence and how just how dangerously close we are to repeating the same mistakes that 1930's era Germany made. Oh, and they talk about the s...
2018-06-25
1h 00
Who's He? Podcast
Wish I was at home for Christmas
This is it everyone! We finally say goodbye to Peter Capaldi and hello to Jodie Whittaker in Twice Upon a Time, this years Doctor Who Christmas Special. But did Phil and Paul find this to be special or were they overcome with a case of Christmas humbug and why does Phil feel particuarly troubled at the how the 1st Doctor was written? Well, there is only one way to find out and that's to listen to this latest episode of the Who's He? Podcast! And if you haven't watched it yet, there will be spoilers abound! And...
2017-12-28
1h 05
Who's He? Podcast
Any way the wind blows
Phil and Paul return once again to the past with their series 1 retrospective with a look at Aliens of London by Russell T. Davies. In this tale of alien invasion and copious amounts of farting, how does this story hold up now? Well, Phil thought time was kinder to it then he remembered but Paul, well, he's not a fan of soap operas it seems! Also, we have an interview with Hayden Gribble from the Diddly Dum Podcast who talks about his new book Child Out of Time: Growing Up With Doctor Who in The Wilderness Years.
2017-10-11
1h 10
Who's He? Podcast
Don't you love farce?
In this episode Phil and Paul have another crack at a Target novelisation with The Greatest Show In The Galaxy by Stephen Wyatt. As neither Phil nor Paul are particular fans of McCoys era on TV, they were both afraid that this read would be a struggle. However, as Phil has a soft spot for this story and Paul doesn't it didn't bode well for this review but the pair of them surprised each other when they started talking and they also decide who Peggy Mount could take in a fight. And in a change to the...
2017-09-25
1h 19
Who's He? Podcast
D.W.E. R.I.P.
In this edition of the Who's He? Video Podcast, Phil pays tribute to the Doctor Who Experience which has now sadly closed in Cardiff. Phil also manages to slip in a bit of good old fashioned nepotism into the show as well!
2017-09-10
12 min
Who's He? Podcast
Like Charles Dickens there's a lesson to be learned
After what feels like a lifetime, Phil and Paul return once again to their series one retrospective and The Unquiet Dead by Mark Gatiss. In a story that sees the writer, director and cast all on top form, it leads the pair of them to question whether Mark Gatiss output for Doctor Who requires a reappraisal. But they also question whether the alien in this story really deserved to become a villain at the end or whether the Doctors attitude towards the dead was story enough? And in the news this week, Jodie Whittakers reactions to being...
2017-08-15
55 min
Who's He? Podcast
All my past and futures
In this episode Phil and Paul tackle The Pyramid at the End of the World, the latest in this series of Doctor Who. Well, it had to end didn't it? Not the world, the run of outstanding episodes! Unfortunately neither Paul nor Phil can find many niceties to say regarding this story featuring the most inept scientific laboratory committed to TV and an endless list of coincidences that neither of them find believable. And Phil really has it in for anyone wearing a beret badly. And in the news, Doctor Who will reach at least series 15 and...
2017-05-30
53 min
Who's He? Podcast
So tell me who I see when I look in your eyes
It's audio commentary time! Yes, after nearly a year, the trio of Phil, Paul and Tony reconvene to talk and drink all the way through both episodes of The Rescue! Marvel once again at Tony's spurious facts based on the day of the story's original broadcast, which causes Phil to become a little worried! And at some point along the way, they also talk about The Rescue! And in the news, Tim Piggott-Smith dies age 70, the news that Bill Potts is Doctor Who's first gay companion and a spoiler that hit the press that is so spoilery, P...
2017-04-11
1h 11
Who's He? Podcast
I saw him dancing there by the record machine
Phil and Paul once again return to their series 1 retrospective with a look at The End of The World, written by Russell T. Davies. This time, Phil and Paul have varying views on this one with Paul enjoying it and Phil a little bit more critical then he has been of late! This makes Paul go the defensive and Phil makes an admission of what happened when re-watching this story! And in the news this week, the sad passing of actor Neil Fingleton, a series 10 teaser trailer, unsubstantiated claims that Class has been axed and in Omega's...
2017-02-28
50 min
Who's He? Podcast
La la la, la la la la la
This week Paul and Phil discuss the final two episodes of Class, The Metaphysical Engine or What Quill Did and The Lost. And what did they think? Were they left disappointed or is there the promise of more to come and does it deserve a second series? Join Phil and Paul as they discuss this somewhat up and down series and marvel as Phil undermines his own argument. And in the news, the broadcast time for The Return of Doctor Mysterio, the Vashta Nerada meet the 4th Doctor for Big Finish, Delia Derbyshire has a road named...
2016-12-07
1h 18
Who's He? Podcast
Think of me and I'll be there
In this edition of the Who's He? Podcast, Phil and Paul review Seasons of Fear from Big Finish. This 8th Doctor story featuring Paul McGann and India Fisher as Charlie Pollard sees the Doctor chasing a foe through the history of Britain who is working for an old foe. Now, while the returning foe is revealed in their spoilerific review, Paul recounts how Phil ruined the reveal for him with a simple text message! And in the news, Phil and Paul catch up with what has been happening and it's quite a bit actually! Peter Capaldi gives...
2016-09-13
1h 00
Who's He? Podcast
If it's good for your mind
In this weeks show, Phil and Paul ponder over the Target novelisation of The Krotons written by Terrance Dicks. As this is neither Robert Holmes finest script and neither is it one the 2nd Doctor's finest stories, does the book address the many issues of this story, namely poor characterisation and some really clunky baddies? Listen to find out! And in the news, Series 10 filming is underway with some casting and crew announcements to boot, Peter Capaldi makes the ballot stages of this years Emmy's, there's Damehood news and in Omega's Tat Corner, Phil plugs the Who's...
2016-06-22
51 min
Who's He? Podcast
And I'll light the fuse
In this weeks episode, Phil and Paul return once again to their series 2 retrospective with a review of that firm fan favourite Fear Her by Matthew Graham. Yes, it's reached that point that the pair of them have been dreading. But have either Paul or Phil changed their minds about this story or do they still detest this with every fibre of the existence and is the Olympic dream dead? And in the news, Phil and Paul play catch up with items they have missed over the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately a few famous faces left...
2016-04-26
55 min
Who's He? Podcast
Grey mists drift upon the water
In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast, Phil and Paul return once again to the written word of Target with a look at Doctor Who and The Loch Ness Monster by Terrance Dicks. Based on Terror of The Zygons, a classic of Doctor who, Phil and Paul critique the changes made between screen and book and does it also add up to be a classic in written form also? Also this week, Phil talks to composer and DJ Dominic Glynn who most of you should know rearranged the Doctor Who theme for season 23. Amongst other things...
2016-03-30
1h 30
Who's He? Podcast
Overwhelming sorrow absorbs me
In this edition of the Who's He? Podcast, Phil and Paul return to their series 2 retrospective with Love and Monsters. Yes, the pair of them were not looking forward to rewatching this not particularly well received story from Russell T. Davies, with Phil dreading having to watch Peter Kay and Paul dreading having to watch Marc Warren. But which one of them changed their mind about their least favourite actor and did either of them change their mind about this story? And in a very slow news week, Steven Moffat receives an OBE and also lets slip...
2016-02-09
44 min
Who's He? Podcast
Something nasty in your garden's waiting
In their first podcast of 2016, Phil and Paul have a listen to Legend of The Cybermen, a sixth Doctor audio story from Big Finish. In this sequel to the Mind Robber, The War Games AND the Wheel in Space, the Doctor teams up again with Zoe Heriot and Jamie McCrimmon to tackle the Cybermen in a most unpredictable place. So will Phil and Paul enjoy this rather continuity heavy story? Listen to find out but be aware that there are spoilers aplenty in this weeks podcast! And in the news this week, Peter Capaldi and Steven Moffat...
2016-01-13
58 min
Who's He? Podcast
She will die and live again tonight
This is it folks, the series finale! Join Phil and Paul as they ponder over Hell Bent but is the review you were expecting? Was this the episode that Phil and Paul were expecting? Well, it appears not and don't hold back with what they exactly thought which could put them at odds with the rest of fandom! However, this week the reviewing duo discuss whether lots of good ideas make a good story, new sonic screwdrivers, the return of Clara Oswald and just how good did that classic TARDIS console room look? There is also listener...
2015-12-09
1h 27
Who's He? Podcast
Of how we calmed the tides of war
In this weeks edition of the Who's He? Podcast, Phil and Paul cast their eye over The Girl Who Died, episode 5 of this series of Doctor Who. And after first 4 episodes of serious Who, this week we get a light hearted romp that has got fandom talking! So sit back and listen to Phil and Paul chat about this tale of Vikings mixed with Monty Python's Holy Grail by way of the A-Team! Also in this weeks episode, Phil talks to author Lynn Hamilton about her book Mysteries Of Doctor Who: Mythos, Speculation and Continuity and how...
2015-10-22
1h 08
Who's He? Podcast
And he said I was evil
Doctor Who is back and so is the Who's He? Podcast! After Skype got over its little hiccup (thanks a bunch Skype), Phil and Paul at last were able chat about The Magician's Apprentice, episode 1 of series 9. And what an opening episode! Davros, Missy, Skaro, Daleks old and new and a man made out of snakes that glides around like Cliff Richard on roller skates! But what did Paul and Phil think of this story and was it worth the wait? Well, there were caveats to them enjoying this episode, in fact it has lot to do with the...
2015-09-24
52 min
Who's He? Podcast
I'm not at my usual top billing
In this edition of the Who's He? Podcast, Phil and Paul look at Minuet in Hell from Big Finish. In this tale of debauchery, lost identities and American politics, both Phil and Paul remain astounded at the bad accents on display but also the majesty of a Nicholas Courtney performance that lifts a very average Doctor Who story. But in the news this week, rumours that series 10 will not air in 2016 which leads Paul and Phil to discuss the many theories that tag along with this rumour, Reece Shearsmith is cast in series 9 of Doctor Who and...
2015-08-10
43 min
Who's He? Podcast
You want more and you want it fast
What have the Romans ever done for us? According to Boudica not much as Phil and Paul review the 4th Doctor Big Finish story The Wrath of The Iceni. In this story of ancient Britain and the rebellion against the empire (the Roman one that is), Phil and Paul have a little disagreement of their own as both have opposing views on this story and on the Doctor! So sit back and listen to two old gits who most likely had first hand experience of the Roman occupation. And in the news, Steven Moffat gets an OBE...
2015-06-28
38 min
Who's He? Podcast
They're putting us in little boxes
This week Phil and Paul give their series 2 retrospective a dusting down with a look The Idiot's Lantern written by Mark Gatiss. Both of them seem to have a bit of hard time with this one, with ropey acting and the Doctor and Rose being more smug that it is humanly possible to stomach. However, Phil gets cold feet while criticising an actor with dubious connections while Paul quickly distances himself by pinching the last lifeboat. And in the news, the Doctor Who Festival is coming to London this November, casting and writer news for series 9 and...
2015-06-14
56 min
Who's He? Podcast
Botanical creature stirs seeking revenge
Once again Phil & Paul dip their toes into the literary world with a review of the Target novelisation of that confirmed fan fvourite Terror Of The Vervoids by Pip and Jane Baker (note the sarcasm there?). Well....I think you know what to expect from this one folks but let's go through the motions shall we? Does this book put right all the wrongs of the TV serial and does the description of the Vervoids improve on their presentation on the screen? But Phil and Paul actually disagree on the merits of the Vervoids which I think they did...
2015-06-07
56 min
Who's He? Podcast
They say she comes on a pale horse
This weeks episode of the Who's He? Podcast starts off strangely as Paul is off out and about and it's left down to Phil to present the quickest news section ever for this podcast. And all he can talk about is whinging Doctor Who fans angry at the news that Steven Moffat has signed up for series 10 and talk of the 12th Doctor fancying Clara in series 9. But let's face it, Phil loves talking about whinging fans. But once the news is out of the way, it's down to business and Phil and a returning Paul discuss...
2015-05-24
38 min
Who's He? Podcast
Into the valley of steel
Once again it's time to for Phil and Paul to return to series 2 with their ongoing retrospective and The Age Of Steel. But after a few weeks of happiness, the podcast comes down to earth with a bump as while they find this is quite enjoyable, there is a lot wrong with it, especially for Phil who wears his grumpy face throughout this episode, with talk of Cybermen that can tip-toe and what was the point of Cybus anyway? And Phil also keeps his grumpy face on during the news whilst talking about the return of Osgood...
2015-05-17
48 min
Who's He? Podcast
Dinosaurs roaming the earth
In this weeks episode, Phil and Paul take a look at another Target novelisation with Doctor Who And The Dinosaur Invasion by Malcom Hulke. This is a story that both Paul and Phil love with a plot that has more twists and turns than a twisty turny thing and rubbish puppet dinosaurs. So did this book change any of those plots twists and did it go to any lengths to address the dinosaur factor? What did they find in addition were drunken Scotsmen, no cars of vanity and Phil trying to convince Paul of a what he believes to...
2015-05-10
1h 06
Who's He? Podcast
Gee it's good to be back home
It's time for another Target book review and this time Phil and Paul have chosen Destiny Of The Daleks written by Terrance Dicks. Phil is not such a fan of this story, so his judgement is already quite clouded, while Paul tries to find the good story lurking beneath. While this book is the fastest release Target made after a story's transmission (and it shows!), the shabby nature of the TV serial shines through which only leads Phil to conclude that the one thing that could have saved the book and the TV serial is extra boobs. ...
2015-01-23
42 min
Who's He? Podcast
He opened the lid and shook his fist
It's the finale of series 8 with Death In Heaven by Steven Moffat. And did this finale deliver the goods and did Moffat keep his fairly good track record and deliver another quality series finish? Well, Phil and Paul really can't make their minds up in what proves to be a very argumentative episode. Yes, Phil and Paul seem quite content to contradict one another all through this and as usual Phil is angrier than most. In fact he gets so wound up, he misses plot points that Paul has to remind him of and he even stops remembering what...
2014-11-12
1h 14
Who's He? Podcast
Because you told the blabbering trees
In this weeks episode of the Who's He? Podcast, Phil and Paul take a look at In The Forest Of The Night, the latest and what seems to be the most poorly recieved episode in this series of Doctor Who. But what do the lads think of this one? Well to give you an idea, Phil comes up with a zombie attack ending, Paul casts a critical eye over the late night scheduling of Doctor Who - Extra and they both plan their seperate futures with Danny Pink. And in the news this week, the sad passing...
2014-10-29
55 min
Who's He? Podcast
No room all round the walls are full
On this weeks editiion of the Who's He? Podcast, Phil and Paul take a look at Flatline, episode 9 of this series of Doctor Who. Does this second story penned by Jamie Mathieson live up to the majesty of his first story Mummy On The Orient Express or does this episode live up to its title and flatline? During the discussion, Phil references a film that Paul hasn't seen and also a Playstation game that Paul hasn't played. Yep, the conversation is dynamite in this one! And in the news, the passing of two more people involved in...
2014-10-22
56 min
Who's He? Podcast
Cause I'm in need of some restraint
The Doctors arch nemesis is back in episode 2 of series 8, Into The Dalek. Does this story add anything new to the Dalek mythos and does it make the nations favourite bad guys bad again or reduced to fairground ride status? Join Phil and Paul as they dissect this story from the returning pen of Phil Ford (and Steven Moffat) and look inside a good Dalek. Or a bad Dalek, a shy Dalek, a coy Dalek, an embarrassed Dalek, a coquettish Dalek, a romantic Dalek....(alright, get on with it!) And in the news, the sad passing of Bil...
2014-09-03
49 min
Who's He? Podcast
Someday you'll pay the price
On the show this week, it's a return to Target books with a look the novelisation of The Ice Warriors by Brian Hayles. As usual Phil and Phil make comparisions to the televised version of the story and while dissecting the differences, Phil admits to reading some of the book in the style of Wallace and Gromit while Paul just shakes his head in despair (which doesn't really work on audio). And in a very slow news week, they bring you the news that The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot is getting a DVD release, Doctor Who guided t...
2014-06-08
43 min
Who's He? Podcast
Not a servant so faithful he found
In this weeks episode, Phil and Paul review the extremely spooky The Chimes Of Midnight from Big Finish. And please beware this week that this episode is jam packed full of spoilers! Yep, Phil couldn't help himself and ruins the plot of this Paul McGann story but gets so carried away, he ruins Christmas and Easter for children everywhere into the bargain. Also along the way Paul helps Phil out with plot and puts forward a plausible theory for a certain plot point! And in the news this week, Doctor Who comes to Retro TV in the USA...
2014-06-01
38 min
Who's He? Podcast
You're bored with me in every way
This week Phil and Paul kick off another series retrospective with a look at New Earth from series 2 and the beginning of David Tennants first full series. Listen to hear how Phil and Paul now feel about this story and whether this was good or bad series opener. And also gasp in horror as Phil letches after Billie Piper for one episode only and Paul has an identity crisis of his own. And in the news, some more casting news for series 8 which makes Phil fear for the return of men in extremely short shorts, a David Tenn...
2014-05-18
31 min
Who's He? Podcast
The mate that fate had me created for
In this edition of the Who's He? Podcast, Phil and Paul return once again to the literary world with a review of the Target novelisation of The Image of The Fendahl. Probably one of the last great gothic horror Doctor Who stories produced in the 1970's, the lads compare the novel to the TV incarnation and discuss the merits of Terrance Dicks expanding of characters and also whether some of the more notorious aspects of this story make to the page. And in another slow news week, 2 more writers are announced for series 8, Doctor Who picks up 2 B...
2014-05-04
41 min
Who's He? Podcast
It's wrong to wish on space hardware
After what feels like an eternity, Phil and Paul finally round off their series 3 retrospective with a look at The Last of The Time Lords. Yes it's the turn of probably the most least regarded series finale in existence that the hosts of this podcast wish they could forget. However, amongst the ire and general bile, they do manage to have some fun along the with actors pulling stupid faces, the Doctors impression of Mr. Burns and at long last they read out an email sent from a listener nearly a year ago. And in the news th...
2014-04-20
51 min
Who's He? Podcast
And I'm a man of great experience
This is it, the big one! In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast we say farewell to Matt Smith and finally say hello to Peter Capaldi in our review of The Time of The Doctor. While everyone should just be congratulating Matt Smith on a job well done, fandom seems set to implode yet again in what is currently a very divisive episode. So what is Phil and Paul's take on matters? Will Phil revert to type and declare this the worst episode EVAH!? Will Paul take a more lenient approach? Tune in to find out what they think...
2013-12-29
45 min
Who's He? Podcast
And you're gonna have to face the music
In this weeks show Phil & Paul continue with their series 3 retrospective with their take on Family of Blood. To be honest, expect more of the same as last week as this is real love in as the pair of them sing the praises of this story and everyone involved and tip their hats to possibly the greatest two part story since the show came back in 2005. And Phil gets to use the word "beastly". And in the news this week, the exciting announcement of extra tickets for this Novembers official convention and also the accouncement of the pr...
2013-09-29
51 min
Who's He? Podcast
Watching how the other half lives
In this weeks episode Paul and Phil delve back into series 3 with a look at Human Nature, quite possibly one the best 45 minutes of Doctor Who committed to the small screen. Yep, high praise indeed as the pair of them agree on a lot of things this week which causes them both to wax lyrical about this story and Phil gets ideas above his station and starts talking about lighting and camera angles. Yes, Phil is in over his head!! And in the news, it's mainly DVD stuff to talk about but in Omega's Tat Corner, there's an...
2013-09-22
37 min
Who's He? Podcast
Big man, pig man, ha ha, charade you are
After what seems like a lifetime, Phil and Paul finally return to their series 3 retrospective with Daleks In Manhattan. Has time been kind to this story or is it still the big mess that they remembered? Rest assured, both Paul and Phil give a reasoned critique but during the course of their dissection, Phil puts on a showgirl voice, Paul manages to insult Wales and quickly backtracks and the whole conversation degenerates into hardcore pornography. And in the news this week, the saga of the recovered (or not recovered) missing episodes is discussed, Roath Lock will get Ro...
2013-06-23
42 min
Who's He? Podcast
And the big wheel keep on turning
This week, Paul and Phil review the 5th Doctor story from the AudioGo Destiny Of The Doctor series entitled Smoke and Mirrors. In a tale featuring Houdini and the Master, all Phil can think about is how disappointed he was in Adric not receiving a terrible mauling at the claws of a big cat. However despite this, Phil & Paul have a fairly good time listening to this story read by Janet Fielding. And in a longer than usual news section this week, the main topic of conversation is of course about Matt Smith leaving the series after th...
2013-06-09
48 min
Who's He? Podcast
Only the echoes of my mind
Now that the current series of Doctor Who has finished, Phil and Paul return to the Audio Go celebration of 50 years of Doctor Who with a look at the April release of Babblesphere, the 4th Doctors outing in the Desting of The Doctor range. After Phil being disappointed with the 3rd Doctors story, this time round it's Paul's turn to show disappointment in this thinly veiled satire on social media. However, Phil does manage to get in his impression of Lady Bracknell, so a little bit of culture is injected into proceedings. Ok, that's stretching things, I'll admit!!
2013-05-26
35 min
Who's He? Podcast
A show with everything but Yul Brynner
The lads get their teeth into Neil Gaimans highly anticipated story, Nightmare In Silver, that promised to make the Cybermen scary again. Well, that is certainly a bold claim and not one that goes unchallenged! Oh no, Phil and Paul have differing views on this weeks episode which leads to Phil having an internal struggle before the leprechaun on his shoulder tells him to burn stuff, while Paul does his best to change Phil's mind only to fail miserably. Phil also takes a moment this week to think of Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine. A very long moment in f...
2013-05-12
49 min
Who's He? Podcast
There's no such thing as a winnable war
Thisss week, the Who'ssss He? Podcassssst take a look at the latessst (I can't keep this up, I'm now covered in dribble) take a look at latest offering from series 7 of Doctor Who, Cold War. Will Phil & Paul actually like an episode this time round or will it be three out of three to get a negative review? What will they make of the return of one the classic series most iconic of the Doctors foes, the Ice Warriors? Listen to find out of course? And in the news this week, Sylvester McCoy rules out the return of...
2013-04-13
59 min
Who's He? Podcast
Blue light on the avenue
After a two week break the podcast that no-one listens to makes its triumphant return with a review of The Angels Take Manhattan. What will Paul and Phil make of the Ponds departure from Doctor Who? Do they think series 7a finished with a bang or a whimper? Is Phil still a miserable old sod or has he cheered up over the last 14 days? (NO!) Will Paul try to temper Phil's wild conspiracy theories? (YES!) And in the news this week, and Australian MP wants Doctor Who to flim down under, news from the Recon event and Omega...
2012-10-07
1h 10
Who's He? Podcast
You're such a hot temptation
Gulp! We're nearly out of new Doctor Who to watch and debate over! So sit back and listen with a big hot mug of steaming whatever and see what Paul and Phil thought of The Power of Three! Does Phil actually enjoy an episode or does he still say "meh!"? Will Paul ever shake off the "little Ern" tag? Will their ratings systems collapse in on itself? Besides that, Phil manages to insult Professor Brian Cox and Sir Alan "Amstrad" Sugar as well as bringing Fred Freiberger into the conversation for which he should be ashamed of himself! And...
2012-09-23
1h 01
Who's He? Podcast
Smiles melting the snow
Well here's a surprise. Phil, Paul and Tony have managed to get together to bring you an audio commentary for the 2nd Doctor story the Tomb Of The Cybermen. And they said they couldn't manage it this month! The delights contained within the commentary are Phil and Tony both managing to squeeze in impressions of Tina Turner, Paul and Tony accuse Phil of being aggressive (to which Phil completely misses the point) and Tony brings his usual non-conformist facts which this time features how Patrick Troughton chose his name. And in the news, Series 7 finally gets its aird...
2012-08-26
1h 51
Who's He? Podcast
Cos I have seen many worlds
This week Paul and Phil turn their attention towards The Stolen Earth, the penultimate story of Series 4. This is a story that divides fans but will it also divide Phil and Paul? Will they argue over minor details again or will they just be glad to get it over and done with? And in this weeks news, Series 7 episode titles that were announced at last weeks San Diego Comic Con, the future of the BBC Television Centre has been decided and how Phil likes to spend his evenings in this weeks Omega's Tat Corner.
2012-07-22
57 min
Who's He? Podcast
We dress up in disguise
This week Phil and Paul take a look back at the Agatha Christie murder mystery romp The Unicorn And The Wasp. This is an episode that neither Paul nor Phil were particuarly interested in watching again even though fandom would tell them this is a good story. Has time changed their minds? Will the comedic aspects of the script cheer them up or will they remain their usual miserable selves? (Well, Phil is the miserable one really). Meanwhile, in the news this week, there was a gathering of five Doctors, an official photo was released of the...
2012-06-10
46 min
Who's He? Podcast
Like a child in the palm of my hand
In this weeks episode, the reviewing partnership of Phil & Paul take a look back at the....ahem...well regarded series 4 story The Doctors Daughter. Ok, I can't keep up the pretence any longer, it's probably one of the least well regarded stories in this series and Paul & Phil do little to change anyones opinion. But they go through the motions and try as they might, they can't be help but be nothing but critical of this story, so don't expect many laughs this week!! However, after much analysis, they reach the conclusion that the only thing that could have...
2012-06-04
49 min
Who's He? Podcast
Take me, we'll vanish without a trace
Phil & Paul continue their retrospective of Series 4 and this week they have a crack at The Poison Sky, the final story of the Sontaran two parter. This time they lament the lack of the Brigadier, Phil attempts to be clever with his limited knowledge of physics and Paul is astounded at a sonic screwdriver not being very sonic. And in this weeks news, Doctor Who says goodbye to Upper Boat Studios (this should have been last weeks news but they forgot), the Doctor Who Experience gets an opening date in Cardiff and a release date for Doctor...
2012-05-20
54 min
Who's He? Podcast
Red is the colour of my hell
Paul is back from his holidays feeling refreshed and gets straight back into the swing of things and joins Phil to look at The Planet Of The Ood. Phil finds this one a bit of a slog to review but livens things up for himself by doing a Sid James impression, while Paul concentrates on the plot and the the social messages that this episode was trying to convey. Also, as a special treat, Tony joins Phil and Paul for the news section which was recorded in the pub while celebrating Pauls birthday. However, Tony being Tony...
2012-05-07
55 min
Who's He? Podcast
Now you talk about your childhood wishes
It's that time of the month again when the Who's He? team turn their attentions towards another audio commentary and this month it's Day Of The Daleks. Once again Phil and Paul are joined by Tony for his monthly turn behind the microphone and as usual he lets loose with his little known "facts" on what really went on with the actors and behind the scenes stories that made up the production of this classic Doctor Who story. However, Tony took it upon himself to go through puberty again during the recording of this episode, which Phil and Paul...
2012-04-15
1h 47
Who's He? Podcast
The first thing I met, was a fly with a buzz
The reviewing duo of Phil and Paul press on with the next phase of their retrospective with a look at the first of the 2009 Specials, Planet Of The Dead. This is a most divisive podcast and Paul rather enjoys it and Phil detests it but all this makes Phil wax lyrical about the rich tapestry of the human race but veers dangerously close to one those awful episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation where Data explores what it's like to be human. And in the news this week, series 7 casting news, the end of the Adventure...
2012-02-26
50 min
Who's He? Podcast
The man who kicks the present aside
Tis the season to be jolly!! Well, not really to be honest but there is a lot of snow on the ground, so it's a good time for Paul and Phil to have a look back at A Christmas Carol, the 2010 Christmas special. Fortunately after over a year, they both still really enjoy this festive offering and Phil tries to make connections to M.R. James Christmas ghost stories and The Eagle comic while Paul insists that they try their hardest not to pick holes in the story. Meanwhile, in the news, writers and directors are confirmed fo...
2012-02-13
51 min
Who's He? Podcast
Don't dig there, dig it elsewhere
After two weeks of audio commentary, Phil and Paul return to reviewing duties with a look back at The Hungry Earth. However, neither of them can work up much enthusiasm for this story as not a lot really happens apart from some gaping holes in logic. So the result is an underwhelming and rather dull podcast. Sorry folks. But during this weeks news items, Phil makes his own entertainment by convincing Paul that he's always wanted to keep fish in a Doctor Who themed aquarium. We also have to apologise for the sound quality in...
2011-12-05
46 min
Who's He? Podcast
I know you from a previous incarnation
This week, a sleep deprived Paul and a chipper Phil continue their look back at series 5 with Flesh And Stone. Here they discuss whether this story proves that not all two part stories have weak second parts and whether Amy throwing herself at the Doctor does or does not seem out of place in what is essentially a childrens programme. And with the announcement that a clip of this years Christmas special will be on this years Children In Need, Phil wonders why we have to sit through hours of dancing newsreaders to see a couple of minutes of...
2011-10-31
55 min
Who's He? Podcast
Too much, too little, too late
This is it folks, the last episode of Torchwood: Miracle Day for Phil and Paul to get their teeth into. And I am sorry to say that while Paul enjoyed this series, Phil is his ususal miserable self when it comes to Torchwood. While Paul has gone through this series with a spring in his step and laugh in his voice, Phil has gone through this series with lead in his boots and anger in his soul. However, he does cheer up as this is the last in the series and won't have to watch it again. Ever. So...
2011-09-19
51 min
Who's He? Podcast
Can't watch your wife and your outside women too
In this weeks episode, Phil and Paul take a look at episode 6 of Torchwood: Miracle Day. And Phil would like to apologise right now. The news section is rather shoddy and rushed because Phil was too distracted and boy does it show! However, they both get stuck into the review and despite the pair of them thinking it would be a short review, the pair find plenty to talk about and Phil gets wound up at poor plotting, whilst Paul defends this weeks episode. Saying that, they both enjoyed the episode which Phil keeps stating to convince everyone, including...
2011-08-21
1h 03
Who's He? Podcast
Fire, to end all you've become
A stunned and mostly silent Paul and Phil are back with their views on Torchwood: Miracle Day episode 5. The reason they are stunned and silent (well, to begin with) is that they both enjoyed this episode. Who'd have thought it possible!! However, whilst discussing how Oswald Danes character is fitting into the story, it gives Phil a chance to rant against the cult of celebrity and Paul a chance to come up with a tagline for the podcast. Oh and Paul forgets how to talk and Phil comes up with a solution to his predicament.
2011-08-14
50 min
Who's He? Podcast
You'll be down on your knees
In a rather argumentative episode, Paul and Phil give their opinions of episode 3 of Torchwood: Miracle Day. Will Phil be happier than he was last week or is it Paul's turn to the dark side? Does the world care? Anyway, they ramble on as normal and Phil makes a rather crass comment about him not having his teeth in. If a podcast could blush, it would be this one.
2011-07-31
1h 06