Doctor Who: The Whostorian Podcast

Recorded 48 hours after the anniversary date marking their astonishing tenth year as a podcast duo, Shannon and Stylin' Steve reflect on the memories of producing the show that they brought every ounce of passion to. Caustic commentary on the negative impact on fandom from agenda-driven agitators is on Shannon's mind this show, and much…Continue reading →

The boys are back and soaking in the long-awaited return! Ruffled Second Doctor ruffles authority figures in the BBC Studios animated release of the classic story The Faceless Ones. Steve’s rubbish beard is shorn for a great cause. Shannon’s Eccleston rant peters out. Doctor Who Funko Pops are appraised for value. The one compelling reason…Continue reading →

Shannon embarks on a difficult review of 2020. A year of monumental challenges personally and professionally for both hosts. He remembers CBC TV sports anchor (and Steve’s father) Carl Lake, Jeremy Bulloch of Star Wars Boba Fett fame, and Newfoundland local comic shop owner and passionate fan of all things good and geek, Jason Conway.…Continue reading →

Shannon returns with a lengthy solo episode to update fans on mental health status of both hosts and address the current social woes of living in a pandemic. But it’s not all doom-n-gloom! Multi-platform media effort Timelord Victorious is given a spotlight and issue #1 of Titan’s 2-issue tie-in specials is covered. The 7th Doctor…Continue reading →

Steve and Shannon reunite and it feels so good! Pandemic weight gain, award winners, Christopher Eccleston transforming one more time, slimy slugs and cutaway comics are all discussed. Welcome back! *Forgive me please for my (Steve)’s audio. I don’t know what happened but it’s been a while since we set up the studio in person.…Continue reading →

Shannon throws around Sumo wrestlers with B.A Baracus in the poll winner A-Team #2 Marvel comic, finds hunger to be a perfect foe for the Sixth Doctor in Big Finish’s The Seeds Of War, teams up with Frobisher to rescue cute space fish Polly The Glot in IDW’s Classic Comics, enjoys 1990s jean shirts and…Continue reading →

Shannon discovers why the 12th Doctor is bullet-proof in Titan’s Digital-First miniseries Ghost Stories #1, finds out it doesn’t take a scryer to see Titan’s Fourth Doctor: Gaze Of The Medusa #1 is worth the price of FREE, and revels in the shade of the Sun and guns of young Liam Neeson in poll-winner Miami…Continue reading →

Shannon throws around Sumo wrestlers with B.A Baracus in the poll winner A-Team #2 Marvel comic, finds hunger to be a perfect foe for the Sixth Doctor in Big Finish's The Seeds Of War, teams up with Frobisher to rescue cute space fish Polly The Glot in IDW's Classic Comics, enjoys 1990s jean shirts and flip phones in Auton 2 spinoff movie, watches Richard Oliver suppress the dodgy press..and c-c-catches the wave on Fang Rock with Max Headroom!

Shannon discovers why the 12th Doctor is bullet-proof in Titan's Digital-First miniseries Ghost Stories #1, finds out it doesn't take a scryer to see Titan's Fourth Doctor: Gaze Of The Medusa #1 is worth the price of FREE, and revels in the shade of the Sun and guns of young Liam Neeson in poll-winner Miami Vice.

Shannon finds out that in the 1976 Fourth Doctor LP story The Pescatons, this time it's personal. Shakedown: Return Of The Sontarans features old foes with new faces and old friends with new agendas, and The Second Doctor's era turns a memorable page in The Night Walkers comic strip from the Swingin' Sixties!

Time to close out the year with a Christmas Special talking about the Christmas specials. Stylin' Steve goes over an informal top five of the specials he liked and will be watching on Christmas Eve as he works the night away. From the Motes of News, here's the YouTube channel for the school in Wales and their episode of Doctor Who: https://youtu.be/tCrP3fbKxgk From Stylin' Steve, have a very Mery Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year. He'll see you in 2020.

This is not an illusion, The Whostorian is back. Stylin' Steve is in control of his TARDIS as Shannon takes a sabbatical, so while one host is away, the other will play. After the Motes Of News, Steve dives into a review of the first outing for his favourite Doctor, Time & The Rani. There's also the return of the video reviews to the YouTube channel as well as some discussion of new ideas and directions to take the podcast in, now that it's a solo venture.

Stylin Steve has a box..whats in the BOX?! Shannon laments mainland SF conventions. The boys debate the merits and pitfalls of the Doctor Who Animation Collection DVD offering The Scream Of The Shalka. Richard E Grant may be anemic.

Steve becomes Stylin Segue Steve. Shannon basks in Colin Baker Blu Ray news. New segment Who Stuff covers The Unofficial Doctor Who Big Book Of Lists and The Visual Dictionary. Jon Pertwee, Canada, The United States, a niece, AND the podcast all had birthdays celebrated on this episode. Reviews of Titan Comic's Free Comic Book Day 2019 release and issues 2 and 3 of Thirteen Doctor ongoing series, all acquired at Heroes And Hobbies. Avalon Expo 5 info: AvalonExpo.com. Support independently produced Doctor Who merchandise! Thank you for EIGHT years of your love, encouragement, and support. We love Doctor Who and we love our listeners.

Steve buys merch live on the air. Shannon enjoys French singers. The guys recount their experiences with this year's Sci-Fi On The Rock. Mental health matters are addressed. Tom Baker beats the Devil at pinball and Jodie Whittaker sees Titan Comics through new eyes.

Steve claims he could take the New Years Dalek. Shannon pops over Steve's Pops. Alan Cummings overacts. Christmas gifts are finally exchanged. Tom Baker scarfs can defeat the Great White North. Words are spoken about Series 12, the New Year's Special and 13th Doctor Book series. Chris Chibnall is questioned. Rich is labelled 'Richie Rich'. The guys go long. Local shout-outs: Avalon Expo, Sci-Fi On The Rock, Console Culture, Sunday Night Geek, Atlanticon, Nerdy Stitchin, Invasion. Support Heroes And Hobbies!

It's creepy! It's crawly! It's coming from the depths of space itself! It's....the second annual BOOOO-STORIAN! YES, you read that right! The leaves are turning as bright orange as the skies of Gallifrey! The chill is upon the wind...fall is returning, and with it...HALLOWEEN! This year's features... Full reviews of Series 11 Episode 2: The Ghost Monument and Episode 3: Rosa Full review of Titan Comics 'The Many Lives Of Doctor Who'. The podcast duo enter into a fall brawl! They will compete head to head in Looney Lab's Doctor Who card game Doctor Who Fluxx! This episode was streamed live on Twitch twitch.tv/stylinsteve so there are visual references left in. Keep an eye out for announcements of future video broadcasts.

Shannon and Steve return to review The Woman Who Fell To Earth, and detail their Cineplex theatre experience. The Diary Of River Song Volume 3 and Titan's Many Lives Of Doctor Who are touched upon. Fat Apollo gets sick! Ritchie shoots moose! Paul Cornell smacks Twitter trolls! Shannon and Steve actually agree on stuff..! Wait..what??

We blathered on about Jodie Whittaker and the pre-publicity phase we are currently enjoying, as we anticipate the debut of Series 11. We discuss the latest news surrounding the NEW K9 TV Series, while also reviewing Episodes 10-15 of the 2010 series. We give our usual props to Heroes & Hobbies, Steve meets Mick Foley, Shannon takes issue with BBC recycling old taglines for new material! Enjoy our return! Enjoy the return of the show we all love! This is THE best time to be a Whovian!

Celebrating the life and career of the Third Doctor actor, born on July 7th. The Prisoner Of Peladon Big Finish Companion Chronicle. Wartime, spin-off feature film featuring UNIT Family member Sargent Benton (Ian Levine). The Spear Of Destiny 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Story.

Celebrating the BBC Blu-Ray release of the one story both hosts agree is the greatest Doctor Who story ever told: Genesis Of The Daleks. Trivia, fun, facts, and much more.

We celebrate Shannon's favourite Timelord, born June 8th, with a collection of goodies! Something Borrowed, a 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Story, Slipback, a BBC Audio Drama and Soul's Ark a small-budget horror/SF film starring Baker, Wendy Padbury and Carole Ann Ford.

7 years in the waiting, we finally cover the infamous spin-off series in full! Reviews of The Death Of Captain Jack from the Big Finish box-set. The 2016 & 2017 Titan Comics and Series 2 Episode 12, Fragments.

Celebrating David Tennant Reviews: Revenge Of The Judoon BBC Quick-Reads. Infamy Of The Zaross, from Tenth Doctor Adventures, Volume 2 Big Finish box-set. Silver Scream, Parts 1&2 from IDW Publishing Tenth Doctor ongoing comic series. The Wedding Of Sarah Jane TV episode from The Sarah Jane Adventures.

Shannon and Steve solve the mystery of the Cyberman photo while watching Peter Davison's mystery series Campion. Steve reveals Nyssa is the apple of his eye as The Darkening Eye is reviewed. Impending deadlines loom on the novel Cold Fusion. Shannon finds his own zero room in a local comic store. Steve meets Paul Weston and the mind probe wipes him out.

Stylin' Steve and Shannon puzzle over Eccleston over-sharing his reasons in ditching Doctor Who. The #WalkTheDogTour continues on it's meandering way, as Episode 8 Jaws Of Orthrus brings them K9 versus...K9! Episode 9 The Dream Eaters causes Steve to re-live his fear of clowns! Then, the main event: an in-depth conversation on the merits, pitfalls, season-appropriate Easter Eggs and general exploitative pandering to Whovians that is...The Airzone Solution! From the deepest, darkest years of The Hiatus comes this 30th Anniversary multi-Doctor team-up direct-to-video tale that is anything but! Jon Pertwee is still a dandy! Peter Davison got the munchies! Sylvester McCoy is a nut! Colin Baker...shares a bed with Nicola Bryant! It's Doctor Who with no TARDIS, no budget and like Snickers, it really satisfies! Tales of tape trading and Shannon has a trans-atlantic spat with the director! Brief updates on the upcoming Sci-Fi On The Rock and Avalon Expo fan conventions. Happy Easter to all the fans near and far!

Shannon and Steve return once more to mark their 150th podcast episode by reviewing the 150th TV episode, Silver Nemesis. Also celebrated friend of the show Fat Apollo's birthday! St Patrick's Day! The countdown to Sci-Fi On The Rock 12! The eternal 6th versus 7th Doctor debate! And a submission from script editor Andrew Cartmel.

Our latest episode will be proof, three are better than two! Our friend Kenny Murrin returns to join us as we chat about the new logo, more of our reactions to Jodie Whittaker and fan reaction to a female Doctor. Steve reveals his interactions with Chewbacca, Boba Fett looks for icebergs, Shannon has a security blanket, Kenny stumps an NHL general manager, and the trio all discuss current and past 'Star Wars' favourite characters. All that, and a review of 'I Am Your Father' featuring David Prowse. It's the 'Star Wars (Not The Holiday) Special'! With three, three, three times the fun. As we ponder our massive 150th episode, sit back and enjoy this nearly 2 hour show!

In their special salute to the Peter Capaldi Era, Shannon and Stylin' Steve overcome ice storms, power failures, and illness to come together and review the first 9 issues of Titan Comic's Twelfth Doctor comic series, the BBC Books novel Silhouette, and the 2017 Christmas Special. Featuring blistering rants on the anti-Jodies! A loving reminiscence of the local bookstore where it all started! Cheering for the dying days of Steven Moffatt's producership! Praise for the craftsmanship of local nerd businesses! Speculations over the Candy Jar Books Brigadier authorship controversy! And finally...a look at the days ahead for the podcast, sailing through uncharted waters of no new TV adventures. Join us for the first episode of 2018!

Stylin Steve and Shannon find themselves imprisoned in the infamous Timelord prison planet known as..SHADDAA!! While there they review the several different versions of the 'lost classic' story in anticipation of the latest BBC DVD/Blu Ray. They marvel at Disco Skagra, praise K9 (first time for everything!), give their reaction to Jodie Whittaker's initial costume..and decide one lump or two...tea? Happy Birthday to Doctor Who and Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends.

First Annual BOO-Storian Halloween Special 2017'. The boys are back for a SCARY fun time! Steve brings a never-before-heard, true-life ghost story! Shannon brings tales of Halloween adventures in Manhattan! Jon Pertwee fights 'The Ghosts Of N Space'! K9 discovers 'Fear Itself'! Featuring the voice talents of Kenton Hall ('A Dozen Summers'), paranormal podcast expert Jim Harold ('Jim Harold's Campfire'), Benny Michaels ('Podcheese' Podcast), and with a special dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe from Emmy-winning actor Bill Oberst Jr. ('Werewolf Rising'), this CREEPY, EERIE, oversized episode is sure to delight! Happy Halloween from The Whostorian!

Stylin' Steve and Shannon are back and continuing their #WalkTheDog Tour as they tackle a review of K9 episodes 3 & 4. As well they have a big Motes of News section and cover Doctor Who and The Daleks and the Seven Keys To Doomsday.

Stylin' Steve and Shannon take a detour on the #WalkTheDog tour to review Titan Comics' latest 'Lost Dimension' comic releases, break down a blood-soaked Jodie Whittaker in 'Trust Me', and reveal their mutual experiences with the living legend of local wrestling known as Steve Sweet

Stylin' Steve and Shannon are back and this week Shannon is still basking in the memories of meeting Mr. Colin Baker. They also review episode two of K9: Liberation

Shannon realizes his dream and he and Stylin' Steve proudly welcome Sixth Doctor Colin Baker to the show!

Stylin' Steve and Shannon sit down to talk about the impending realization of Shannon's boyhood dream of meeting Colin Baker. They talk about Broadchurch and a host of British television, Shannon's pending meeting of Colin Baker. They start the #walkthedog tour by reviewing K9 Episode 1 - Regeneration, and oh yeah, Shannon's going to meet Colin Baker.

Stylin' Steve and Shannon give their personal reactions to the announcement of Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor as well as discuss the reactions seen online.

Shannon and Steve are back to talk about the Series 10 Finale: The Doctor Falls. As well as celebrate 6 years of The Whostorian.

They're back! Stylin' Steve and Shannon are settling back into the control room after a long hiatus and boy do they have some catching up to do. After the Motes of News the boys dive right in and review Episodes 1-10 of Series 10.

Stylin' Steve is back and he's got a new friend joining him in his TARDIS. Katherine Gallant has signed up and taken the leap from guest host to cohost. They have a general timey-wimey conversation covering many aspects of the Whoniverse including speculation about the Christmas episode and the spin off series Class.

This is it. Shannon's last hurrah. After 136 episodes over five years, life has changed and it's time for Shannon to step away from The Whostorian. The show will go on, Steve's getting a new cohost. But before Shannon leaves, he sits down for one last interview. Kenton Hall, writer, director of A Dozen Summers talks about his wonderful movie and his Whovian heart.

Shannon and Steve go all black and white and grainy over Power Of The Daleks animated episode, find themselves in the Mirror Universe by defending Moffatt, review Titan Conics and Candy Jar Books, and transform and roll out with Atlanticon updates.

The boys are back! This week, we discuss Big Finish's 'Frankenstein' and 'Judoon In Chains', kinda sorta speculate about 'Class', find something to get bitter about with Matt Lucas, and wax poetic about thrift stores.

Five years in the making! 133 Episodes, 14 Guest Hosts, 6 Interviews, 3 different recording setups, 2 Hardcore Whovians, 1 Incredible Podcast. Stylin' Steve and Shannon sit down to reflect on five years of podcasting, the highs, the lows, the Moffatt hate... Shannon also gives a review of Big Finish's Dracula, there's some Motes of News and just general randomness. Why not be random, after all that's how this all started.

Shannon and Stylin' Steve realize a dream twenty years in the making, as they chat with Yee Jee Tso, one of the stars of the Fox TV Doctor Who Movie!

This week, Shannon and Stylin' Steve are joined by consummate actor and a true gentleman, Bill Oberst Jr. to talk about his career and upcoming appearance at Avalon Expo in St. John’s, NL this August.

Shannon is joined by special guest co-host Kenny to do a commentary track for the 1996 FOX TV Movie to celebrate it's 20th Anniversary!

Stylin' Steve and Shannon are back and after a foray into the Motes of News they get down to a mostly spoiler free review of Radiostatic's The Light of September.

Shannon is joined by his cousin Jeff Power to discuss Jeff's creation of Avalon Expo fan convention. They discuss Jeff meeting Peter Davison and their memories of screening the Fox TV movie twenty years ago this month.

It's been a long time coming but Shannon & Steve are back. They cover some loal notes and theorize about the future of Doctor Who

Well the holidays are over but Shannon and Steve are hanging on to their Christmas spirit just a little bit longer. This week the boys review some Who themed Christmas presents they received and talk about The Husbands of River Song