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Paul Verhoeven (Loose Units, ABC ME's Steam Punks) will guide you through the world of Doctor Who, talking with cast and crew of the show, delivering the latest Who news, and helping you get up to speed on classic Doctor Who! With guests ranging from Jodi

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    • Nov 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Charlotte Pollard, India Fisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 27:10


    This week, I talk with the superb India Fisher, the voice behind Charlotte Pollard! One of the greatest companions in Who history, Charley is absolutely iconic, and India discusses what it was like stepping into this groundbreaking role. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 26:21


    The Seventh Doctor is here! This week I talk with the incredible Sylvester McCoy about how he got started, what it was like to land the role, and how he helped turn The Doctor dark. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Sixth Doctor, Colin Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 25:27


    The Doctor, Colin Baker, is here! We talk about Russell T. Davies' upcoming Mind of the Hodiac, meeting your younger self, and how to act your heart out. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dan, John Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 17:58


    Beloved comedian and actor, John Bishop, is stepping into the TARDIS to play Jodie's final companion! Ahead of the much-anticipated premiere of Doctor Who: Flux, John and I had a fantastic chat about why standups make such great actors, taking dogs on the TARDIS, and whether Daleks are scarier than bombing on-stage. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Executive Producer at Big Finish, Nick Briggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 52:12


    What starts as a gentle ribbing of Dirk Maggs soon leads to a revelatory chat about looking for reasons to say yes, struggling to play favourites, how to stay in love with Doctor Who, and the single weirdest Tom Baker anecdote you'll ever hear. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Davros, Terry Molloy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 38:57


    Terry Molloy, the masterful performer behind the wizened face of Davros, sits down for a lengthy (and at times wonderfully bizarre) chat about his role as leader of the Dalek race! This one gets gloriously weird, folks. Enjoy. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Managing Director of Big Finish, Jason Haigh-Ellery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 46:01


    Managing Director of Big Finish, Jason Haigh Ellery, sits down with me for a brilliant chat about bagging Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor, dealing with massive canon-shifts in the TV show, and how Big Finish turn out their trademark brilliance long-distance during COVID. We also riff about who his favourite Big Finish companions are. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Writer, Neil Gaiman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 26:32


    In this very special episode, I revisit an interview I did with Neil Gaiman back in 2013. It's a surprisingly deep, revelatory chat - we talk about overcoming writers block, how to actually sit the hell down and get writing done, and we go deep on Neil's love for Doctor Who, what it's like to writer on the show, and the pressures of running something as big as Sandman. If you're an aspiring author or a Whovian, this is a rare glimpse into the mind of one of our greatest living writers. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Doctor Who's Ace, Sophie Aldred

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 27:44


    The iconic, anarchistic and utterly fierce companion to the seventh Doctor, Ace, is in the house! I talked with the wonderful Sophie Aldred about all things Ace - how she got the role, how much of Ace is actually her, and where the character was going to end up before the show's cancellation. And yes, there is extensive jacket talk!In fact, this episode is very Ace heavy! It's a jam-packed look at one of Doctor Who's most enduring companions, and we hope you enjoy it. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Doctor Who composer, Segun Akinola

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 21:57


    If you've ever wanted to hear how someone makes the music for Doctor Who happen, this episode is right up your alley. I sat down with brand new Doctor Who composer, Segun Akinola, who took over from Murray Gold for the new series! We dig into his influences, his favourite musical moments on the show, and heaps more.We also take a look at everyone's favourite robot dog (I hope), K-9! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Writer of Demons of the Punjab, Vinay Patel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 24:09


    This week on Doctor Who, we were hit with a heartbreaking look at partition, a horrifying and pivotal moment in history. Writer of the episode, Vinay Patel, sat down with me to chat about the pressures one feels doing not just their first episode of Who ever, but an episode that has such a weight behind it. We also talk about how much of a dish David Tennant is. Less important, clearly, but fun.And in this week's Companion Piece: Doctor Martha Jones! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Writer, engineer and broadcaster Yassmin Abdel-Magied

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 27:44


    Have you ever wondered how the Doctor is coping with her gender shift? Have you ever wanted someone to stay in an elevator just to aid the comedic potential of an interview? And have you ever wanted to hear the thoughts of prolific Whovian, writer, engineer and broadcaster, Yassmin Abdel-Magied? Then this is the episode for you!We also talk custard creams, look at the debacle that was Kamelion (failed robot companion of the Fifth Doctor), and more! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Doctor Who's Yaz, Mandip Gill

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 20:00


    This week, Mandip Gill (who plays Yaz on the new season) calls up for a chat and we talk everything from the emotional impact of shooting Rosa to the possibilities behind a RuPaul's Drag Race / Doctor Who crossover episode! We also discuss the finer points of companion to the Fourth Doctor, Leela, and address the fact that Mr. Big from Sex and the City is now apparently in Doctor Who! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    BBC America and Geek Bomb's Maude Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 24:46


    Maude Garrett and I used to host a gaming show on Aussie TV, and haven't caught up in years. Imagine my shock when I saw that she was hosting the New York Comic Con Doctor Who Q&A with Jodie, Chris Chibnall and exec producer Matt Strevens! Maude and I talk all things Who, and I take a look at the utterly magical (and very missed) Donna Noble. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Doctor Who's Tegan Jovanka, Janet Fielding

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 29:39


    This week Paul talks with Janet Fielding (who plays Tegan Jovanka, companion to the fourth and fifth Doctors), and in the process, throws his future father-in-law somewhat under the bus. Also, a look at Captain Jack Harkness, Who news, and more! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The 13th Doctor, Jodie Whittaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 18:30


    Welcome back to The Doctor Is In! To kick off season two, Paul chats with Jodie Whittaker live from New York, and gets into the nitty-gritty of how she collaborated with showrunner Chris Chibnall to create this new incarnation of our beloved Gallifreyan hero. it was a hell of a fun time and we're sure you'll love listening to it.You'll also hear the return of Who's News Is It Anyway, as well as a new segment, Companion Piece, in which you'll get a weekly look at the Doctor's most iconic travel buddies!Also, don't forget to check out the new website for The Doctor Is In! It's over at thedoctorisin.show and you can access all past episodes, we well as guest bios and news updates. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Special mini-episode: 13TH Doctor reaction podcast time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2017 7:33


    So Tegan Higginbotham (Whovians on ABC2, Sideliners) and I stayed up, watched Wimbledon and did a special mini episode in which we reaction to the superb casting news that Jodie Whittaker is our new Doctor! Enjoy! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Designer of The Stanley Parable, William Pugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 36:04


    William Pugh (The Stanley Parable, Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger and the Terribly Cursed Emerald), has won a bloody BAFTA. So he's our guest this week! THRILL as the two of us brainstorm an idiotic high-concept, utterly underbaked idea for a Doctor Who video game! GASP as William Pugh, who, again, won a BAFTA, spends an hour frantically making it in his Berlin hotel room before he gets kicked out! And finally, DOWNLOAD this monstrosity below! IMPORTANT NOTE: This game makes zero sense as is, but makes MORE sense if you've heard the episode first. You have been warned.PC download: https://t.co/hXs6vqbLapMAC download: https://t.co/T9dw7p3O8U Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Whovians regular, Bridie Connell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2017 36:16


    This week, we finally get to bury into the scrumptious David Tennant! But more importantly, we talk Doctor Who free passes, the terrible responsibility of time travel and Gallifreyan Smokefree Stage Challenges with comedian, cast member of the Australian Whose Line, and Whovians regular Bridie Connell! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Production designer of Doctor Who, Michael Pickwoad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2017 27:03


    Michael Pickwoad, production designer of Doctor Who is on this show this week! Michael designs the inside of the TARDIS, the White House, alien spaceships, freaky birthing chambers and faraway marketplaces. Also, we look at Christopher Eccleston's short lived run as the Ninth Doctor! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Executive producer of Doctor Who, Brian Minchin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 25:29


    This week, I chat with the wonderful Brian Minchin, executive producer of Doctor Who! He's also been script editor for Doctor Who and Torchwood, produced The Sarah Jane Adventures and Miracle Day, and is an absolute champion to boot. Plus, my love letter to Paul McGann's Eighth Doctor! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Little Britain and Doctor Who's Matt Lucas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2017 34:15


    This week, Matt Lucas gets intimate and we talk about who (or what) Nardole is. We also do the whole thing in a state of undress, so that's something to think about. I also walk you through the Seventh Doctor and the intricacies of the Cartmel Master Plan!Also, don't forget to hit up @TDIIpod with what your favourite episode has been this season for a chance to win a copy of Season 10, Part 1 on DVD or Bluray! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Host of ABC's Whovians, Rove McManus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2017 30:56


    This week, Rove McManus (host of ABC2's #WhoviansAU) popped by for a chat! Well, two, actually, but the first one was MAGICALLY DELETED. This leads to a discussion about the flaky nature of technology, what actually entails a worthwhile sonic device, and more! I also delve into the flaky but eventually wonderful legacy of the Sixth Doctor. Enjoy!Also, don't forget: you can catch me on #WhoviansAU on ABC2 on the 28th, 9:30pm, right after Doctor Who! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Doctor Who showrunner, Steven Moffat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2017 25:31


    This week on The Doctor Is In... STEVEN MOFFAT! Steven called in from London and we talked in-depth about... well, lots. His time as showrunner and writer of Doctor Who, his plans once he hands the keys over, and his influences. Also, we look at Peter Davison's Fifth Doctor! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Host of The Bachelor, Osher Gunsberg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2017 29:27


    This week, we discuss the new Doctor Who Skype bot, delve into the complex history of Tom Baker's Fourth Doctor, and I chat with Osher Gunsberg! Host of The Bachelor Australia and lapsed Fourth Doctor fan, Osher talks through how he fell off the wagon... and whether or not he'd climb back on. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Writer of Thin Ice, Sarah Dollard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2017 27:41


    What a huge episode! I chat with the writer of this week's episode, Thin Ice: Sarah Dollard! I also delve into Jon Pertwee's punchtastic third Doctor, and I look into Michelle Gomez reading a Doctor Who kids book! With a sketch up front featuring Tegan Higginbotham from ABC2's #Whovians! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Comedian and writer, Justin Hamilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2017 29:48


    This week on The Doctor Is In, we chat with prolific comedian, head writer and news guy on ABC2's Whovians! We also delve into the history of Patrick Troughton's second Doctor, and we dip into the insanity of the latest casting rumors!Don't forget to follow the show on twitter (@TDIIpod)! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Co-host of ABC's Whovians, Tegan Higginbotham

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2017 20:22


    In this, the first episode of The Doctor Is In, Paul looks at the latest from the world of Who! We chat with Tegan Higginbotham from ABC2's new panel show Whovians, and we dive into Doctor Who Cliffs Notes, a regular segment to help you get into classic Who. Plus: A really dumb sketch about Peter Capaldi! Enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Coming Soon: The Doctor Is In!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2017 0:58


    Next Monday, episode one will drop! In the meantime, here's a quick rundown of what you can expect from The Doctor Is In each week!You can follow the show on twitter (@TDIIpod), AND you can subscribe to my recap channel on youtube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PaulVerhoevenNerdybyNature Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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