The Doctor's Companion

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 30 – Series 5 Wrap-up

Scott — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:45:00 +0000

Scott and Randy take some time to discuss their overall thoughts on Series 5 of Doctor Who, as well as answer your emails, speculate about Series 6, and discuss our plans for the off season. What did we think of the new Doctor and his Companion? How did Moffat do on his first series as showrunner? What do we think he could improve in Series 6? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

See you in a month!!

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 29 – Old and New, Borrowed and Blue

Scott — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:37:26 +0000

Series 5 is a wrap, and Scott and Randy discuss its timey-wimey conclusion with episode 13, “The Big Bang”. The Doctor must find a way to save Amy, Rory, River, and himself from certain doom and the only person who can help is a little girl who once waited for a mad man in a blue box. How will the Doctor save the day and restore the universe? Does the finale live up to the hype? What’s up with the fez? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: Series 5 Wrap-up Special!!

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 28 – It’s a Trap!

Scott — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:08:40 +0000

Scott and Randy are both excited and a little sad to be discussing the first half of the series 5 finale, episode 12 “The Pandorica Opens”. The Doctor and Amy are reunited once again with the mysterious River Song, this time to investigate the opening of the Pandorica, a giant puzzle cube used to imprison the most powerful being in the universe. What is the meaning behind the prophecy from episode 1? Who or what is inside the Pandorica? What is Amy’s connection to all of this? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: The Big Bang!!

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 27 – The Odd Couple

Scott — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:08:08 +0000

The Doctor must face his greatest challenge ever: Sharing a flat! Scott and Randy have a lot of fun discussing the eleventh episode of series five, “The Lodger”. The Doctor is stuck in Colchester without his companion, and must solve the mystery of the seemingly random time loops that are causing the TARDIS to have trouble materializing. While he does this, however, he must live as a human the best he can which includes finding somewhere to stay. Enter the professionally unambitious Craig as the Doctor’s new roommate and shenanigans are sure to ensue. What is the secret of the neighbor upstairs? Will Craig ever get the girl? Is that really mayonnaise in that omelet? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion. And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: The Pandorica Opens!!

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 26 – Starry Night

Scott — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:49:54 +0000

The best episode yet or just sort of generic? Scott and Randy completely disagree on the tenth episode of series five, “Vincent and the Doctor”. An image in one of his paintings causes the Doctor and Amy to track down Vincent van Gogh in 1890 to get to the bottom of it. Is the famous artist really seeing invisible monsters, or is he just mad? Which of us absolutely loved this episode, while the other thought it was less than stellar? Why does Van Gogh have a Scottish accent? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: The Lodger!!

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 25 – Apes vs Lizards

Scott — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:10:01 +0000

The Silurians are determined to go to war, but Scott and Randy manage to peacefully discuss the ninth episode of series five, “Cold Blood”. The Doctor is determined to find a peaceful solution to the Silurians’ impending war with the humans, but when his only bargaining chip is killed, he is forced to find another way. Will the Doctor find a way to convince the Silurians that humans are more than stupid apes? When will the time crack appear, and what will be its significance this time? Where have we seen that control room before? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: Vincent and the Doctor!!

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 24 – The Reptiles Are Coming!

Scott — Tue, 25 May 2010 00:43:19 +0000

The Silurians make their modern series debut and Scott and Randy are ready to discuss all the details of the eighth episode of series 5, “The Hungry Earth”. The Doctor and his duo of companions arrive in a Welsh village in the year 2020 to discover that a group of locals are unknowingly starting a war with the creatures that live underground. Will the Doctor be able to quell the conflict before its too late? Where have the Silurians been hiding? Where does the Doctor get those shades? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: Cold Blood!!

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 23 – Dream a Little Dream

Scott — Tue, 18 May 2010 03:12:19 +0000

Scott and Randy have been dreaming about discussing the seventh episode of series 5, “Amy’s Choice”. The Doctor, Amy, and Rory have been trapped between two worlds by a mysterious new enemy known only as the Dream Lord. Can they decide which world is a dream before they die in reality? Who is the Dream Lord and what is his connection to the Doctor? Who or what will Amy choose? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: The Hungry Earth!!

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 22 – Fish From Space

Scott — Tue, 11 May 2010 04:01:46 +0000

There’s definitely something fishy going on, as Scott and Randy are determined to get to the bottom of the sixth episode of series 5 “The Vampires of Venice”. The Doctor takes Amy and Rory on a much needed romantic getaway to Venice in 1580, just to discover that the city is overrun by vampires. But the trio soon realizes not everything is quite what it seems. What is the truth behind Rosanna Calvierri’s school for young ladies? Will Rory forgive Amy? Who is on the Doctor’s library card? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: Amy’s Choice!!

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 21 – Eyes Wide Shut

Scott — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:34:53 +0000

Scott and Randy anxiously return to discuss the conclusion to “The Time of Angels”, the fifth episode of series 5 “Flesh and Stone”. The Doctor’s plan to save the crew from the Weeping Angels surrounding them succeeds, but they all find more then they bargain for at the heart of the Byzantium. Amy’s run in with an Angel is still causing her problems, and the mystery of River Song begins to unravel. Will the Doctor be able to save Amy from certain doom? What is River hiding from the Doctor? And what nefarious plans does Amy have waiting for the Doctor in her bedroom? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: Vampire in Venice!!

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 20 – Hello Sweety

Scott — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:39:08 +0000

The Weeping Angels have returned and Scott and Randy refuse to blink while watching the fourth episode of series 5, “The Time of Angels”! River Song needs the Doctor’s help when she comes across a Weeping Angel in the belly of starcruiser. What is River’s connection to the Doctor? What happens when you look into the eyes of a Weeping Angel? What do you never ever put in a trap? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: Flesh and Stone!!

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 19 – Daleks Victorious

Scott — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:57:02 +0000

The Daleks are back, and so are Scott and Randy for the third episode of series 5, “Victory of the Daleks”! The Doctor and Amy are called to London in the middle of World War II by the Doctor’s old friend, Winston Churchill, who has a new secret weapon to win the war: The Daleks! The Doctor doesn’t trust the Daleks’ new found obedience, but can he convince Churchill before its too late? Who are these “Ironside” Daleks, and what are they doing on Earth? Are they really trying to help the British win the war? Are they undercover Nazi-Daleks? Or something else entirely? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: The Time of Angels!!

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 18 – Not Big On Dignity

Scott — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:56:10 +0000

Scott and Randy board the Starship UK to discuss the second episode of series 5, “The Beast Below”! The Doctor takes Amy on her first adventure as his newest companion but wherever the Doctor goes trouble seems to follow, and the distant future is no exception. How can a spaceship move through space without any engines? What is the government wanting its citizens to forget? What is the mystery of the beast below? Find out, in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: Victory of the Daleks!!

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The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 17 – Goodbye Leadworth, Hello Everything!

Scott — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:17:06 +0000

The moment finally arrives as Scott and Randy are bursting at the seams to discuss the first episode of series 5, “The Eleventh Hour”! With the TARDIS trying to rebuild itself after his explosive regeneration, the Doctor has twenty minutes to save the world from an Atraxi armada threatening to incinerate Earth. With only a malfunctioning sonic screwdriver and a new companion Amy Pond to help, will the newly regenerated Doctor succeed? What is the meaning of Prisoner Zero’s strange prophecy? What do we think of the new Doctor and his companion? Find out in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

Next Week: The Beast Below!!

The Doctor’s Companion Ep. 16 – Who Is Coming

Scott — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:21:14 +0000

Series 5 is just around the corner, and Scott and Randy are so close they can almost taste it. In the meantime, we celebrate the fast approaching new series with our long promised mailbag episode. Then we discuss our expectations for the upcoming series in a spoiler free segment, followed by a speculative and spoiler heavy segment (we’ll warn you before the spoilers begin!). What role do we think River Song will play in series 5? Which of your hosts would make the better Doctor? Find out in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion!

Next Week: The Eleventh Hour!!

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