• Radio Free Skaro #371 – Bless the Rains

    The Doctor Who rumour mill was in full blown chaos this week with Twelfth Doctor casting rumours giving way to tales of hoards of missing episodes being recovered. The Two Who Rule (Chris managed to escape the mongering of said rumours) neatly sidestepped harmless (or harmful) speculation by delving into ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #370 – Pride (In The Name Of Who)

    Another week and still no new Doctor Who. The long 6-month wait for the 50th Anniversary Special means speculation about the show's future in the form of the next actor (or will it be actress?) to play The Doctor. But it's not all bad as there are always stats to ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #369 – A Tale of Two Doctors

    In an uneventful, post finale, nothing ever happens week, The Three Who Rule….wait, HOLD ON, JUST A SECOND…..Chris isn't on the show this week. Oh, and also, Matt Smith is leaving Doctor Who. Yes, the floppy haired foetus who charmed his way into our hearts in the Eleventh Hour has ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #368 – Iron Pants

    It may be six months until new Doctor Who, but…we've got stats! So, so many stats. Also, Warren gets a lot of facts wrong (as usual), we've invented an exciting new drink called "whiskwee", and for the first time in RFS history, we have a contest to win a DVD ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #367 – Everybody Hurts

    Well, the most recent series of Doctor Who has wrapped up, and what a way to do it - a fangasmagoria from Steven Moffat containing notable nods to the past and tantalizing hints of what's to come. "The Name of the Doctor" gave fans what they wanted (and more) in ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #366 – The Emperor’s New Clothes

    Neil Gaiman's sophomore effort is one of the most divisive in the history of new Doctor Who, with some fans adoring his take on the Cybermen and others viewing precocious children and speedy metal men with disdain. But what did the Three Who Rule think? What are Chris's views on ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #365 – Fondant Surprise

    Northern England in the Victorian era, monsters, lizards, Sontarans, lame GPS jokes and latched-on kidlet drama all made "The Crimson Horror" a roller coaster ride of emotion for the Three Who Rule. But was it a ride full of thrills and chills or merely a routine trundle through well-worn paths ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #364 – Smoke on the Horizon

    For decades, fans of Doctor Who have been wondering and dreaming of what amazing thrills and sights exist within The Doctor's TARDIS. The 50th Anniversary of the programme seems to be an appropriate time to finally peel back the curtain on The Doctor's magical time-space machine, and Stephen Thompson's script, ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #363 – Ghost Lite

    Awoooooo! Scary stuff! That's what this week's instalment of Doctor Who was, as "Hide", a tautly written and directed thriller, enthralled many a fan and viewer. But what did the Three Who Rule think? They were widely split with their opinions of writer Neil Cross's first effort, "The Rings of ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #362 – Ice Hot

    After a wait of almost 40 years, the Ice Warriors have returned to Doctor Who, with at least (and let's be honest, at most) one heavily armoured, lumbering green menace back to make the lives of an 80's crew of Soviet submariners a soggy, terrifying hell. Mark Gatiss, a Who ...

Radio Free Skaro #370 – Pride (In The Name Of Who)

On June-9-2013 3 Comments

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rfs370Another week and still no new Doctor Who. The long 6-month wait for the 50th Anniversary Special means speculation about the show’s future in the form of the next actor (or will it be actress?) to play The Doctor. But it’s not all bad as there are always stats to be had, always new Doctor Who merchandise to be discussed and/or mocked and of course talk of DVDs and just how lucky we are as Doctor Who fans to have the Restoration Team. Featured in this jam-packed episode of Radio Free Skaro is an interview with Michael Damian Thomas, who as co-editor of Queers Dig Time Lords, talks about the queer segment of Doctor Who fandom and what draws people to our beloved show. Enjoy!
Show Notes:

- A Female Doctor…A Bad Idea?
- The Next Doctor…Rory Kinnear?
- May…iPlayer Stats!
- Doctor Who…New Visual Effects Team!
- BFI…Screens Making-Of!
- August 2013…North America DVD/BD Releases!
- 3.75″ Action Figures…Now Available!
- Sixth Doctor…eBook!
- Eleventh Doctor…Alternate Costume T-Shirt!
- Brigadier Costume…T-Shirt!
- Doctor Who…Aprons!
- Doctor Who Experience…Cardiff Walking Tour!
- A TARDIS…In Space!
- Westercon…66!

Interview:

- Michael D Thomas…On Queers Dig Time Lords!

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Radio Free Skaro #368 – Iron Pants

On May-26-2013 1 Comment

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rfs368It may be six months until new Doctor Who, but…we’ve got stats! So, so many stats. Also, Warren gets a lot of facts wrong (as usual), we’ve invented an exciting new drink called “whiskwee”, and for the first time in RFS history, we have a contest to win a DVD box set of Series 7 and The Snowmen! Check our Facebook page on Monday, May 26 for all the details on how you can win these shiny platters of loveliness.

But while you wait to pitch wits against your fellow Whovians, listen to the Torchwood panel from last month’s Calgary Expo featuring the brilliant bon mots of John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd and moderated by Steven. Fun was had! Pants were shed! And swears were uttered, so keep the kid lets away (or wear headphones) as we shred the iTunes “explicit” tag into a million tiny pieces.
Show Notes:

- The Name of the Doctor…Appreciated!
- The Name of the Doctor…Breaks SPACE Records!
- Nightmare in Silver…Final BBC Ratings!
- Clarence…and the Whispermen!
- BFI…Seventh Doctor Screening!
- BBC Books…Autumn Releases!
- Calgary…Expo!
- Westercon…66!

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Radio Free Skaro #366 – The Emperor’s New Clothes

On May-12-2013 4 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #366 – Click here to listen!

rfs366Neil Gaiman’s sophomore effort is one of the most divisive in the history of new Doctor Who, with some fans adoring his take on the Cybermen and others viewing precocious children and speedy metal men with disdain. But what did the Three Who Rule think? What are Chris’s views on the Proper Use of the Pimp Hand? Was Steven his usual cheery self, and did Warren find time to admonish his fellow nerds for overexcitement? Mix in stats, leaked Series 7 DVDs, fake Target book covers, and more, and you’ve got yourself a veritable jambalaya of Doctor Who conversation for slightly less than an hour!
Show Notes:

- Nightmare…In Silver!
- Nightmare In Silver…BBC Overnights!
- The Crimson Horror…BBC Overnights!
- The Crimson Horror…Appreciated!
- Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS…Final BBC Ratings!
- The Name of the Doctor…Prequel!
- The Name of the Doctor…Second Teaser!
- The Name of the Doctor…BBC America Teaser!
- Series 7 Part Two…Blu-Ray Released Early!
- New Series…Target Mockups!
- Tip…Of The Tongue!
- BFI Fourth Doctor Screening…Q&A Panel Video!
- The New TARDIS Console…Close Up!
- BAFTAs…Celebrate Doctor Who!
- Westercon…66!

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Radio Free Skaro #357 – Wiped Clean By The Wrath of Pamela Nash

On March-10-2013 2 Comments

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Just as Doctor Who is missing episodes from its archive, the Three Who Rule are missing Chris this week. But instead of providing you with a telesnap reconstruction of Pedantor, we bring to you instead an interview with Richard Molesworth, author of Wiped!, the second edition of which is hitting bookshelves soon. Steven and Richard discuss all there is to talk about regarding missing episodes, including recent discoveries, mystery in Sierra Leone, and what’s being done to hopefully find more episodes in the future. Warren and Steven also plough through a news list featuring discussion of conventions, Series 7b news, and outrage at the continued absence of a Bill Filer action figure.
Show Notes:

- Gallifrey One…25 Glorious Years!
- Official BBC…Doctor Who Celebration Weekend!
- Series 7b tidbits…from Steven Moffat!
- New Ice Warrior…picture!
- Series 7b…promo pics!
- The Tenth Planet regeneration scene…animated!
- The Mind of Evil…DVD extras!
- The Claws of Axos…action figure set!
- Third Doctor novel…The Spear of Destiny!
- Doctor Who on…Comic Relief!
- Wiped!…Second Edition!

Interview:

- Richard…Molesworth!

Other upcoming conventions:

- Calgary Expo (Calgary, AB, April 26-28)
- Comicpalooza (Houston, TX, May 24-26)
- CONvergence (Bloomington, MN, July 4-7)
- Westercon 66 (Sacramento, CA, July 4-7)
- Long Island Who (Ronkonkoma, NY, November 8-10)
- Chicago TARDIS (Lombard, IL, November 29-December 1)

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Radio Free Skaro #347 – Toyfairgate

On January-27-2013 4 Comments

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A shocking amount of news made its way from the wilds of the Internet to the fevered brains and out of the fetid mouths of the Three Who Rule this week, including the infamous “ToyFairGate,” where canny spies noted BBC posters announcing….somewhat sparse plans for the anniversary year of Doctor Who. The din of fan outrage was such that it almost drowned out announcements of new action figures, soundtracks, special edition DVDs and other delicious morsels.

But controversy and action figure portfolios aside, this week also marks an interview with Paul Scoones, Doctor Who historian and author of “The Comic Strip Companion: 1964-1979″ which chronicles decades of Doctor Who comic strips. Scoones is also well known for his deep production knowledge, expressed through the medium of subtitles on Doctor Who DVDs. Steven spent the better part of an hour delving deep into Scoones work with him, and now we bring that interview to you.

And remember, in less than three weeks Radio Free Skaro will open Gallifrey One with our live show, “The Ambassadors of Death!” With a guest lineup of Sylvester McCoy, Philip Hinchcliffe, Bernard Horsfall, Neve McIntosh, Richard Hope and Dan Starkey, it’s sure to be ninety minutes of fun, facts and…a return guest appearance from Chip, the Two Minute Time Lord!
Show Notes:

- Gallifrey…One!
- Radio Free Skaro…The Ambassadors of Death!
- Doctor Who Returns March 30…To BBC One!
- Doctor Who Returns March 30…To SPACE!
- Doctor Who Returns March 30…To BBC America!
- Doctor Who…50th Anniversary Website!
- Doctor Who…50th Anniversary Lineup!
- An Adventure In Time And Space…Begins Filming Soon!
- The Aztecs…Revisitations Release Details!
- The Caves Of Androzani…Soundtrack!
- Character Options…Announces New Toys!
- The Mind Of Evil…BFI Screening Change!

Interview:

- Paul…Scoones!

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Radio Free Skaro #341 – Stepsons and Screwdrivers

On December-16-2012 1 Comment

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Trailers! Trailers! So many trailers for the Snowmen, the upcoming Doctor Who Xmas special! Well, alright…there were two new trailers. But they are amping up the enthusiasm of the Three Who Rule for this year’s Yuletide offering, which is surely a good thing after the slim pickings of 2011′s The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe. Another good thing is the interview from Chicago TARDIS with Toby Hadoke, a friend of the show, gentleman actor and all around great fella. Bask in his wisdom and delight in his wit! Immediately!
Show Notes:

- The Snowmen…BBC Trailer!
- The Snowmen…BBC America Trailer!
- Series 7…Resumes in April!
- Fiftieth Anniversary Special…Films in April!
- Destiny…of the Doctor!
- Devil…in the Smoke!
- Ark in Space…More Revisitations Extras!
- March 2013…North America Doctor Who DVD Releases!
- The Minute…Doctor Who Podcast!

Interview:

- Toby…Hadoke!

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Radio Free Skaro #330 – Then They Take Berlin

On September-30-2012 10 Comments

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The Angels Take Manhattan….and, to various degrees, the hearts of Warren, Steven, and Chip the Two Minute Time Lord, who sat in Chris’s stead to review the mid-season finale and the departure of Matt Smith’s near and dear companions, the Ponds. Weeping Statues of Liberty, questions of style vs. substance and what comes next for the series all reared their silent, menacing stone visages before coming to the really terrifying stuff…stats. Add a rant about thigh-less maxi-busts, high praise for Chicks Unravel Time, Chicago TARDIS, and Gel Guard action dolls and you’ve got yourselves three nerds talking about Doctor Who for an hour and change! And now another long wait until new Doctor Who stories grace our screens again…
Show Notes:

The Angels…Take Manhattan!
The Last Days…of the Ponds!
Doctor Who…in the U.S.!
The Angels Take Manhattan…overnight ratings!
The Power of Three…appreciation index!
A Town Called Mercy…final ratings!
Chicks Unravel Time…coming soon!
Doctor Who DVD…Ultimate Gift Box Set!
The Three Doctors…action figure playset!
First Doctor…Maxi-Bust!
Chicago TARDIS…guests announced!
Chip…from Two-Minute Time Lord!

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Video Free Skaro 011 – Let’s Cosplay Why Not!

On September-5-2012 1 Comment

This week Video Free Skaro visits Cos and Effect, Vancouver’s big cosplay convention where you’re likely to run into Batman, Link, Ringo Starr and trolls from Homestuck, often all at once. Warren interviews Heather Wilkinson, one of the organizers of Cos and Effect, and she gives him the lowdown on what cosplay is all about and how those interested can join in the fun.

All this and the (somewhat late) news! On Video! Free! Skaro!

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Radio Free Skaro #326 – Because We Need The Eggs

On September-2-2012 17 Comments

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New Doctor Who! Yes, Asylum of the Daleks marked the return of the good Doctor and his erstwhile companions for the first time since last Christmas, and in high style with quite literally EVERY DALEK EVER making an appearance. What did the Three Who Rule think of Asylum? You’ll just have to tune in and find out, but suffice it to say their opinions were less than uniform. All this and Pond Life, an entirely too long rant about the BBC America specials, the universally beloved viewing figure recitation, and much more on this episode of RADIO! FREE! SKARO!
Show Notes:

- Asylum of the…Daleks!
- Asylum of the Daleks…overnight viewing figures!
- Doctor Who…Pond Life!
- Next Week…Dinosaurs on a Spaceship!
- Mitchell and Webb…in Doctor Who!
- Doctor Who comes early…to ABC iView!
- Doctor Who comes to New Zealand…September 13!
- Doctor Who Series 7a…movie poster artwork!
- Doctor Who Series 7a…coming to DVD/Blu-Ray!

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Radio Free Skaro #325 – Turn Me On, Deadman

On August-26-2012 0 Comments

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We’re officially into the home stretch toward the return of Doctor Who. After leaving the launch date until late in the game, as the BBC likes to do, it was formalized this past week that Asylum of the Daleks will grace our screens on September 1 (unless you live in Australia). Jubilation and excitement abound, despite the short run of Series 7A, and The Three Who Rule look forward to sinking their teeth into Moffat’s first proper Dalek story… next week. In the mean time, we still have the rest of our Invasion of Time commentary to deliver, as well as the rest of the past week’s news, which for a change is sorta Arthur Darvill-centric. Sit tight as we deliver a Rory-ing good time!
Show Notes:

- Asylum of the Daleks…September 1 on BBC One!
- Asylum of the Daleks…September 1 on SPACE!
- Asylum of the Daleks…September 1 on BBC America!
- Asylum of the Daleks…September 8 on ABC1!
- Series 7A…New Trailer!
- Asylum of the Daleks…”Predator of the Daleks” Trailer!
- Pond…Life!
- Arthur Darvill…At Gallifrey One!
- Doctor Who Magazine #451…Multiple Covers!
- Doctor Who…Fiftieth Anniversary Artwork!
- Rory Williams/Pond Action Figure…Finally!
- Hugo Awards…Next Weekend!

Commentary:

- The Invasion…Of Time!

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