The Dr Who Pod

Dan & Si kick of the podcasts 9th season with a Capaldi story!Doctor Who meets Oceans 11/Mission Impossible and also has the awesome Keeley Hawes involved!Si drools over Clara (standard), Dan is cross with the Radio Times, and we return to outtakes at the end.... Is this a bit of a sleeper episode?MERCH!https://sjpworldmedia.dashery.com/albums/171603-the-drwho-podFOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA@DanGriffin21

Its that time again! The start of a new season of the podcast means selecting which stories the lads cover. This season, both Dan & Si choose a story each per Doctor, and let a coin toss decide which option gets covered!As always, one story per Doctor, per Season!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA@DanGriffin21

Friend of the show (and host of Wrestling News Time Machine with Si) Morty returns!Mort has been doing lots of homework and listening back to all the shows. Using his own points system based upon each of the end of season chart/countdown episodes, Morty has worked out which Doctors the lads prefer so far, and by how much!We know, clever stuff!Dan, Si, and Mort also discuss our current Doctor Ncuti Gatwa & what's working or not in modern day Who at length.FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA@DanGriffin21@MortyJR5

One Story per Doctor, per Season of the Podcast, then we rank them!And here we are once again, putting all the stories we have discussed in the last few weeks and months in order of preference. Will Si & Dan agree?FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA@DanGriffin21

Dan & Si join the fifth Doctor on a "Lazza Ship" as the Black Guardian shouts a lot, Nysaa takes her clothes off, Tegan and Turlough disappear into a vent for two episodes and Colin Baker's ex-wife runs about with big hair and a gun.Oh, and there's a massive dog thing. Which is nice.FOLLOW US!@ThDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA@DanGriffin21

A woman? A Woman Doctor?Well, yes. And it works quite well here actually.Teeth make Si jippy, Ryan is interesting at the start, and Bradley Walsh is bloody fantastic!Lets take a look back at the start of Whittaker's run!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA@DanGriffin21

Daleks, Mechanoids, Dracula, Steven twice?A crap Hartnell clone, Vicky, goodbye Ian & Barbara, a Time-TV thingy, American tourists and The Mary Celeste... did we miss anything out? Probably!This 6 parter is crazy!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Dan is very happy Kate O'Mara is back, Si is not happy he has to watch TIme & The Rani.McCoy begins his run, Mel screams a lot, and everyone uses "Space-Daz" to keep their clothes clean in a wet quarry.FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Si & Dan welcome Brent of the A Work in Progress podcast who has never seen an episode of Doctor Who, ever!So Dan chose this one?????Different opinions and memories split the lads this week, and Si bangs on about Clara far too much. Again. Standard.FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@AWIPOD

MAGGOTS!An evil computer, big bad company polluting stuff, activists living off mushrooms and The Brig blows stuff up.Its a sad goodbye to Jo, Yates goes a little mad, and Pertwee is amazing.and, of course, MAGGOTS!MERCH - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/sjp-world-media/albums/206233-the-dr-who-pod?ref_id=26521FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Si is crazy excited to finally show Dan one of his favourite all time stories! But will Dan like it?Leela is amazing, Tom Baker is great, but the alien is a bit poor. But this is a classic, right???FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

The lads welcome Dans good friend Lauren to dissect an episode with no Doctor, but plenty of questions!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA@DanGriffin21@Lauashrenley

Si & Dan are joined by James of the StarWarsYouPod to discuss a potential Matt Smith hidden gem?Smith is superb, the fella from Gavin and Stacey has a ropey Tyson tattoo, and Amy & Rory actually don't annoy Si?MERCH! - Treat yourself and support the show, HERE:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/sjp-world-media/albums/206233-the-dr-who-pod?ref_id=26521FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@starwarsyoupod@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Dan & Si are joined by horror writer extraordinaire Thomas Bloody Simpson! Tennant and Martha lead us into a tense and creepy story where a sweaty Cindy Beale is dealing with all sorts of hassle! Her crew is being picked off one by one, her hubby is scary with bright eyes, and everyone is going to fall into the sun!In 42 Minutes!Ian Beale stank of chips, but surely living with him was so much easier?MERCH! - Treat yourself and support the show, HERE:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/sjp-world-media/albums/206233-the-dr-who-pod?ref_id=26521FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@TSHorror@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

The Return of The Cybermen! Well, it was until they changed the name.Jamie takes a bump to the head and does nothing for 3 episodes, Polly is the ONLY lady in the whole story, and Troughton is of course amazing!A low budget, one set story, that does well in its aim to be creepy Plus it features the greatest single line from a companion ever as Ben tells Polly; "ill go down, you squirt at them" or something along those lines.....MERCH! - Treat yourself and support the show, HERE:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/sjp-world-media/albums/206233-the-dr-who-pod?ref_id=26521FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

The Trial of a Timelord comes to an end! The Valyard is not what he seems, The Master turns up, Mel and Glitz travel in space coffins and everything gets a bit silly.FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Si & Dan take a look at the first 2-parter from Nu Who as Christopher Ecclestone takes on a gang of farting puffer fish aliens who have a pretty decent plan.FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

One story per Doctor, per season, right? Then we rank them. That's the whole format of the show.This season, its up to YOU!For the first time ever, Dan & SI will both choose a story for each Doctor. Then, via twitter polls and Facebook feedback, YOU decide what the lads cover!Listen to our draft, hear our options, vote in the polls and shape season 8!MERCH - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/sjp-world-media/albums/206233-the-dr-who-pod?ref_id=26521FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Dan and SI rank it all! As is tradition, the lads take a look back at all the stories covered in the past season of the podcast and rank them in order of preference!Also, there is a special message about how YOU can help shape season 8!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Dan & Si are joined by the amazing and talented Mackenzie Vee Crompton to take a look at a Capaldi story that is highly rated, but maybe has forgotten moments when compared to the previous episode "Heaven Sent"?There's a Dalek, a Cyberman, Angels and TIme Lords as The Doctor eats soup with an audience and Gallifrey is decided to be a quite silly place.FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA***** NEW MERCH! *****Use the link below to treat yourselves to some T-Shirts and more! Every purchase really helps to support the running of the show!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/sjp-world-media/albums/206233-the-dr-who-pod?ref_id=26521

In a change to the original running order, Si & Dan take a look at a much maligned David Tennant story! (The scheduled Capaldi episode will follow soon!)Dan hates this. But will a new rewatch change his mind?FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA@DanGriffin21

Si and Dan are both very tired. But as past episodes show, this means things get very silly indeed!Terrible impressions galore from the lads as they review a Hartnell 3 parter where everyone is small, Barbara is not her strong self, and Ian poos a lot. Apparently?FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Dan & Si take a look at the newly colourised and edited War Games release from the BBC.10 parts into 90 minutes? New effects? New music and sounds? Master controversy and regeneration footage added?Find out what the lads think of all these changes!~ FIND OUR ORIGINAL WAR GAMES REVIEW (S3, EP10) BELOW! ~https://redcircle.com/shows/8e4aca25-280e-4418-8668-b0c10607128c/ep/3af058b3-8d95-4489-9daf-a0d2f5861408FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Dan and Si say Merry Christmas with a tip on a doomed vessel with an Australian pop singer. As you do.A great cast support David Tennant and Ms Minogue is this season effort, as well as a week villain motive and some plot devices that just make zero sense.MERRY CHRISTMAS!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Goodbye Mel, Hello Ace!The return of Glitz, a pretty good villain, decent model effects, and some quite dark moments. But is this just a little too silly?SI and Dan talk the last tale of McCoy's' first season!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Si & Dan are joined by Millwall Chris to look at a Jodie Whittaker tale all three cannot remember!Mud Zombies, Ryan being a walking yawn, a crazy King and the lady from Benidorm has poo in her eye!FOLLOW US!@MillwallChris1@DanGriffin21@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Si & Dan are joined by Andy of the BangBang Podcast to take a look at a Peter Davison story.Nyssa gets to actually do stuff, Gallifrey is boring, Tegan returns and spends time with smelly tourists, and we're in Holland.For some reason?FOLLOW US!@BangBangPodcast@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

The lads are very tired, which leads to them being very silly.In this Pertwee story we see the arrival of Jo, Mike Yates, and the Master! Plus the return of The Autons!Also boiled eggs, The Masters smelly willy, and a crap Pertwee impression.Its Good to be Back!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Si & Dan welcome MGB Graham to the show and discuss a Tom Baker story!Sarah Jane is brilliant, the baddies are made on a ZX Spectrum, and there are plenty of regular Doctor Who tropes throughout this four parter!FOLLOW US!@MGBGraham@DanGriffin21@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Si & Dan take a look at a completely missing story that sees the first ever "Post Regeneration" as Patrick Troughton settles into his new role.Ben and Polly basically don't exist, Si is helped by character name tags, and the Daleks serve drinks for a bit. Lovely.FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Si & Dan take a look at an episode of the "Newest of Nu-Who"Plenty yo dive into, with the lads also breaking down their thoughts on the new series, new Doctor, and where the show currently stands with them.FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

The Trial of a Time Lord saga continues! We say hello to a mean body shaming companion, Colin Baker is fantastic, the court room stuff not so much, and Laura from The Upper Hand is a scientist.Plus The Doctor likes to drink gravy in bed (probably?)FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Two worlds, which is a dream? Rory has crap hair, Amy is pregnant but then she's not, and the brilliant villain is just Space Hayfever?Does this New-Who episode stand up as well as Dan remembers? Can Si tolerate the "Amy & Rory Bullshit"?

The lads take a look at the Eccleston two-part finale and the first New Who Regeneration!Rose gets freaky eyes, Mickey is still a sad-act, and everyone falls in love with Tanya from Eastenders a little bit.FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

In the words of The Brigadier, "Here we go again!"In the season 7 opening show the lads plot out what they will be covering for the next couple of months.Si picks New Who and Dan is on Classic this time, which might hinder Si's Dalek Master Plan wishes??Remember, as always its one story per Doctor!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Dan and Si return for the podcasts 100th episode!The lads decide to rank everything they have covered in the previous 6 seasons/99 episodes by choosing their favourite story per Doctor that has been covered, and then ranking those. Or something?!?Si gets a confused, Dan laughs at him, and all the usual nonsense ensues!THANKYOU ALL SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING THE SHOW!100 episodes. Wow. Thank you for listening to our bullshit!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

After the standard one story per Doctor format, the lads put all we have looked at in order of preferance!How much will Si complain about Space Babies? How high will Dan place new who? FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Sylvester McCoy finishes the 6th season of the podcast as the lads take a look at Battlefield!Si was scared as a kid, there's a big blue dude, the Brig is back, and Ace is cringe. But we still love her!Join us next week for our traditional end of season chart countdown ranking episode thingy!

Si and Dan welcome the often mentioned Charley to the show!Si's youngest daughter puts the lads to shame with her Doctor Who knowledge, notices things the lads miss, and is pretty amazing in her podcast debut!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA@DanGriffin21

Si & Dan are joined by the awesome Pigsbladders to discuss a creepy Capaldi episode.The Doctor is excellent, Si still loves Clara, and a fella from League of Gentlemen tells us a story. Lovely stuff!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA@DanGriffin21@PIGSBLADDERS

Si & Dan are joined by Ryan of the Good Cop/Bad Cop Podcast to talk some "New" New Who!The lads first proper look at Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, and the soft reboot of the show is a mixed bag. Bogeys, poo, dodgy CGI and more!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@NishGuy

Si & Dan take a look at a Jodie Whittaker story that neither can remember?Ryan is poor, there's not enough Graham, story comes at the lads too fast and there is a pregnant man?FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA@DanGriffin21

Si & Dan have an episode of firsts! This William Hartnell story from 1966 is the first with The Cybermen, shows the first regeneration, and is the first time we've seen companions Ben & Polly on the podcast!Lots of snow, bad accents, and aliens that look like knitted sex dolls? FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Dan & Si bring you the only "special" from this series of the show, and take a look at the pilot for the first Doctor Who spin off!We have a lad who reminds us of Adric, weird farmer people, lots of talk about mud, and some witchcraft stuff?And a fella dresses up like Ken from StreetFighter 2. Which is nice.(Dan also hears a Ghosty in the outtakes at the end... let us know what you think!)FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Si and Dan take a look at the second story from the Trial of A Timelord series!Its goodbye Peri, hello again Sil, that's Brian bloody Blessed, and Dave Hedgehog from Bottom plays a slug.The lads also briefly discuss the first series of Newest Who, and the Ncuti Gatwa fronted finale!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Back to New Who for the first time in a while, and an Ecclestone story featuring Simon Pegg!The lads hate Adam, ponder is Rose is a tool, and debate CGI!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

A story famous for its terrible special effects, will the lads be able to see past this?What's Mike Yates up to, the bloke who played Chang last week is back, and where is all the Dinosaur poo???FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Dan & Si check out a serial as famous for its racist tones as it is for its brilliant story.Leela gets dressed, Tom Baker is on fine form, some side characters are brilliant, and a murderous puppet is scary.Plus we have a rat that's giant and small at the same time. Which is nice?FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

So Sorry we're late! (But Si is crap)The lads are joined by Glenn Abbott of AWIPod fame to discuss an 8 part Patrick Troughton tale!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA@GAWrestlenut

Dan & Si check out a highly thought of David Tennant 2 parter.The debut of The Ood, some dodgy dialogue, potential timing issues, but a brilliant concept.Does it hold up well all these years later?FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

NEW INTRO/OUTRO! Dan & Si give a brief overall reaction to the first two episodes of New, New Who. The Newer Who? The Most New of New who?The "Newest" of Who. Or something?Si is recording downstairs with a shit headset and asshole animals so please excuse any issues!Space Babies and Devils Chord. No "deep dive", no prep, just reaction from the lads!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA