Podcasts about Big Finish Productions

Send us a textIn this latests episode Dylan is joined by David Gillespie-Pratt to talk about 2 Big Finish audios, the Third Doctor story Intelligence for War by Eddie Robson and the First Doctor Story Fugitive of the Daleks by Jonathan Morris. And as always answer the burning questions:How many sequels does one story need? What story should you never f**k with? Who are all these people? 

Welcome to Episode 15 The Echo Chamber, the final episode in the current series! In this edition, James and Michele talk about The Mutant Phase by Nicholas Briggs, released in December 2000 - the Fifteenth story in Big Finish's Main Range. Listening instructions are very straightforward - Buy The Mutant Phase from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don't own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

Welcome to Episode 14 The Echo Chamber! In this edition, James and Michele talk about The Holy Terror by Robert Shearman, released in October 2000 - the thirteenth story in Big Finish's Main Range and first to feature Robert Jezek as Frobisher! Listening instructions are very straightforward - Buy The Holy Terror from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don't own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

Welcome to Episode 13 The Echo Chamber! In this edition, James and Michele talk about The Shadow of the Scourge by Paul Cornell, released in October 2000 - the thirteenth story in Big Finish's Main Range and first to feature Lisa Bowerman as Professor Bernice Summerfield! Listening instructions are very straightforward - Buy The Shadow of the Scourge from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don't own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

It's Episode 12 of The Echo Chamber! In this edition, James and Michele talk about The Fires of Vulcan by Steve Lyons, released in September 2000 - the twelfth story in Big Finish's Main Range. Listening instructions are very straightforward - Buy The Fires of Vulcan from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don't own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

ONCE UPON A VISITOR IN THE UK! Steven Boyd and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing V UK: VISITATION! This brand-new audio drama by Big Finish Productions faithfully adapts Kenneth Johnson's original "V" mini-series! As life-long fans of "V", we discuss our love for the original "V", and then dig into this new audio adaptation! Finally, Shag covers YOUR listener feedback from the past few episodes! 00:00:30 - Introductions 00:02:45 - Steven's origin story with "V" 00:12:23 - V: The Original Mini-Series (1983) history 00:14:50 - V UK: Visitation - our thoughts on the production, adaptation, and casting 00:34:48 - Steven's story about meeting Kenneth Johnson 00:42:30 - V UK: Visitation SPOILERS start here 00:51:00 - Your listener feedback from the past few episodes 01:42:00 - Sign off Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag30/ Order your copy of V UK: VISITATION from Big Finish: https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/v-uk-visitation-3180 Follow Steven Boyd: Comic Collector Live: https://www.comiccollectorlive.com/ Email Steven at: operationccl@panellogicmedia.com This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com Follow Once Upon a Geek: Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-geek/id1615296641 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://feeds.feedburner.com/onceuponageek Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible Twitter/X: https://x.com/onceuponageek Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/onceuponageek.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onceuponageekpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FWPodcasts Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy... and V for Victory.

ONCE UPON A VISITOR IN THE UK! Steven Boyd and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing V UK: VISITATION! This brand-new audio drama by Big Finish Productions faithfully adapts Kenneth Johnson's original "V" mini-series! As life-long fans of "V", we discuss our love for the original "V", and then dig into this new audio adaptation! Finally, Shag covers YOUR listener feedback from the past few episodes! 00:00:30 - Introductions 00:02:45 - Steven's origin story with "V" 00:12:23 - V: The Original Mini-Series (1983) history 00:14:50 - V UK: Visitation - our thoughts on the production, adaptation, and casting 00:34:48 - Steven's story about meeting Kenneth Johnson 00:42:30 - V UK: Visitation SPOILERS start here 00:51:00 - Your listener feedback from the past few episodes 01:42:00 - Sign off Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag30/ Order your copy of V UK: VISITATION from Big Finish: https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/v-uk-visitation-3180 Follow Steven Boyd: Comic Collector Live: https://www.comiccollectorlive.com/ Email Steven at: operationccl@panellogicmedia.com This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com Follow Once Upon a Geek: Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-geek/id1615296641 Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://feeds.feedburner.com/onceuponageek Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible Twitter/X: https://x.com/onceuponageek Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/onceuponageek.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onceuponageekpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FWPodcasts Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy... and V for Victory.

Join Phil and James as they look back at the week Doctor Who crashed back into the headlines. The Sun ran a two-page feature about the show's future (or alleged lack of it) which was picked up by other national newspapers and radio stations in the UK. How seriously should we take it?! In much more upbeat news, Big Finish Productions announced that Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper are pairing up in some some brand new Ninth Doctor and Rose audio stories which is of course, FANTASTIC! We are also very proud to bring you coverage of the latest Doctor Who proms! As the most musically gifted members of the DWP team, Michele and Brent review what can only be described as wonderful production that was performed at the Royal Albert Hall in Summer 2024 and televised just a couple of months ago over Christmas. As always, please do get in touch and let us know what you think! Email feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com, Tweet @thedrwhopodcast or find us on Facebook. Enjoy!

Jump on board the Campervan as we celebrate fifty years of the Fourth Doctor! Yes, the beloved fourth incarnation of our favourite Time Lord first graced TV screens in December 1974 - and some of the DWP remember the early days when those now infamous teeth and curls first etched themselves onto fandom's collective memory. Join Michele and Ian as they steer the Campervan through a nostalgic celebration, taking Brent, James and Phil along for the ride. The scenic drive includes a fresh look at the fourth Doctor's first television story, Robot, a review of the first story in Series One of his audio adventures from Big Finish Productions, Destination Nerva - and finally a chat about Seeds of Doom, the classic climax to Series 13. Sit back and enjoy the phenomenon that is the Fourth Doctor, wonderfully played the indescribably brilliant Tom Baker. Enjoy the show!

The DWP Echo Chamber returns with the final episode of Series Two! In Episode 10, James and Michele talk about Winter for the Adept by Andrew Cartmel, released in July 2000 - the tenth story in Big Finish's main range. Listening instructions are very straightforward - Buy Winter for the Adept from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don't own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! The Echo Chamber will be back with Series 3 later in 2025. Enjoy the show!

It's Episode 9 of The Echo Chamber! Join James and Michele live and in-person as they talk about The Spectre of Lanyon Moor by Nicholas Pegg, released in June 2000. Listening instructions are very straightforward - Buy The Spectre of Lanyon Moor  from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds. Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

Nick and Benji present… The Chat: Further releases… Good Review Guy: Torchwood: Thirst Trap… Behind-the-Scenes and Drama Tease: The War Doctor Rises - Unknown Soldiers… Also Available: Torchwood: Reflect.

Step into the world of Victorian London as the Earth Station Who Podcast reviews the Big Finish audio adventure Paternoster Gang: Trespassers Vol. 1. Join us as we delve into the thrilling tales of Madame Vastra, Jenny Flint, and Strax in this captivating series that blends mystery, humor, and heart. We explore the characters, the storytelling, and how the Paternoster Gang continues to expand the Doctor Who universe in exciting ways. Whether you're a longtime Whovian or new to the Big Finish audios, this episode is packed with insights and fun discussion. Tune in now and join the adventure! Subscribe now to Earth Station Who for more Doctor Who episode reviews, news, and discussions, and join the conversation with fellow fans! Links Listen to older episodes of the Earth Station Who Podcast ESW on iTunes Earth Station Who on Spotify Earth Station Who on Instagram Earth Station Who on Facebook Earth Station Who on YouTube Make-A-Wish Foundation The ESO Network TeePublic Store The ESO Network Patreon Bat Chums piecesofmelee Tales of Hollywoodland Promotion Julian Schlossberg's Movie Talk If you would like to leave feedback or comment, feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationwho.com DoctorWho #PaternosterGang #Traspassersvol1 #EarthStationWho #bigfinishreview

My guests today are Lisa McMullin and Alfie Shaw, both of whom write for Big Finish Productions, creators of audio dramas ranging from established series like Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, and Dark Shadows to original dramas featuring the Air Transport Auxiliary from World War II and Marcus Tullius Cicero in Ancient Rome. Lisa started her career as a drama teacher before moving into dramatic writing—she's written for TV series like Death in Paradise and the Sister Boniface Mysteries as well—and Alfie, who is also a producer for Big Finish, dabbled in stand-up comedy. We talk about Big Finish's apparently magical ability to redeem characters—including villains—who were less than beloved, the challenges and opportunities of recasting familiar characters, the way Big Finish finds new writers (including the best ways to do that), what the writing process looks like for an audio series, and a lot more. While there's a lot of Doctor Who in this conversation, there's also a lot of insight into the creative process, too. We apologize for being a bit vague about particular stories so as not to spoil them for those who haven't heard them. Here's my conversation with Lisa McMullin and Alfie Shaw. Episode breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 01:39 Lisa's creative childhood 09:22 Alfie's early passion for stand-up. 11:03 Alfie worked at BBC before Big Finish. 21:10 Lisa met writers, felt impostor syndrome, networked successfully. 23:19 Mixed interests: Paul McGann, river, Big Finish's "Survivors." 27:46 Amused student challenges English class symbolism interpretations. 34:57 AI affects creativity more than expected. 42:27 Exploring creativity within set formats is valuable. 44:13 Big Finish enhances characters like Sixth Doctor, Daleks. 50:54 Varied reactions to piece on religion, conversion. 57:04 Balancing new ideas and classic elements creatively. 59:44 Paul Spragg entries processed anonymously for judging panel selection. 01:05:56 Balancing established and new talent in writing. 01:14:58 Audio parallels theater through character-driven dialogue. 01:21:24 Recast Doctors' strength: unique, non-traditional portrayals. 01:23:24 Continuously innovate and explore new creative possibilities. 01:28:25 Eleventh Doctor and Jacob Dudman. Check out the full show notes (now including transcripts!!) at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack. Please leave a review for this episode—it's really easy and will only take a minute, and it really helps me reach new listeners. Thanks! If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend. Want more? Here are handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in Doctor Who and writing.  

It's Episode 7 of The Echo Chamber! James and Michele talk about The Genocide Machine by Mike Tucker, released in May 2000. Listening instructions are very straightforward - Buy The Genocide Machine from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds. Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

The DWP Echo Chamber returns with Series Two! Welcome to another five episodes, released weekly over the next five weeks. In Episode 6, James and Michele talk about The Marian Conspiracy by Jaqueline Raynor, released in March 2000 - the sixth story in Big Finish's main range. Listening instructions are very straightforward - Buy The Marian Conspiracy from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don't own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show.

Join Phil and James as they jump on board the DWP Campervan and take a drive through the autumnal season and catch up on all manner of things Who. The BFI screenings of Doctor Who, Whooverville, the 13th Doctor, Zygons and Krynoids coming to Big Finish - and more! They also take a look at Deleted Scenes, a Second Doctor and Jamie story from Big Finish Productions and written by Angus Dunican. How does Jamie fare as a film star in the early 1900s?! As always, you can get in touch by emailing us at feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com, tweeting us at www.x.com/thedrwhopodcast or by jumping on our Facebook Page and Group. Enjoy the show!

Shada is a story from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Written by the series' script editor Douglas Adams, it was intended as the final serial of the 1979–80 season (season 17) but was never originally completed, owing to strike action at the BBC during studio recording. Entering production as a six-part story (6 x 25-minute episodes) in 1979, plans were later revised for the story to be broadcast as a four-part story (4 x 25-minute episodes) in 1980. Ultimately however, the story was never completed in either format. The BBC released a completed version of Shada in 2017, with missing dialogue newly recorded by the original cast, using the same audio equipment employed in the initial shoot, and animated by the team that undertook the reconstruction of the 1966 serial The Power of the Daleks.[2][3] This version was released on DVD and Blu-ray in 2017, and finally broadcast on television as a feature length TV movie – which was titled The Lost Episode rather than Shada – in 2018. A new version with enhanced animation and split into six episodes was released on 20 December 2021, as part of a Season 17 Blu-ray boxset.[4][5] Previous attempts to present the story include a narrated reconstruction for BBC Video; a re-imagined audio play by Big Finish Productions, also offered with basic Flash imagery on BBCi and the BBC's Doctor Who website; and a novelisation by Gareth Roberts, based on the latest shooting scripts, with the author's own additions.[6]

VISION ON SOUND live on stage at WHOOVERVILLE 15 with TOMMY KNIGHT, CHRIS CHAPMAN, & JASON QUINN. First broadcast on FAB RADIO INTERNATIONAL at 19:00 on September 8th 2024. Whilst VISION ON SOUND is a show where we do like to try to explore the wider world of archive television, and is not just about one specific television series that gets a lot of far better coverage in other places, it's hard not to admit that DOCTOR WHO was definitely the gateway into that wider world for a lot of people who grew up watching it. It is just one of those shows, I guess, that happens to have a lot of documentation written about it, and a lot of people who love it enough to want to find out more about it. Running on television for more than sixty years probably helps a little bit with that, too. This week, thanks to show regulars STEVE HATCHER and ANDREW-MARK THOMPSON, for the third year in a row, I was invited to record an edition of VISION ON SOUND live on stage at WHOOVERVILLE 15 the one-day DOCTOR WHO convention that they organise and run in conjunction with both their own fan group THE WHOOVERS, and with THE QUAD in Derby, which this year took place on the 31st of August 2024. I'm delighted to say that, for our afternoon VISION ON SOUND recording session this year, I was able to be joined on stage in Cinema 2 by TOMMY KNIGHT, the actor who, alongside other roles, played LUKE SMITH in THE SARAH JANE ADVENTURES. Alongside him, I was able to welcome CHRIS CHAPMAN, the television producer/director, and writer for Big Finish Productions, who is currently one of the team producing new content for the popular DOCTOR WHO COLLECTION Blu-Ray sets. We were also very lucky to be joined by JASON QUINN who is the latest editor for DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE, and between us I think that we managed to have an interesting session discussing DOCTOR WHO in a slightly wider context, and I hope that the audience on the day enjoyed it, and, hopefully, those of you who are now tuning in will enjoy it too. You'll also hear STEVE introducing me at the beginning, but, because he is always having a very busy day when the event is running, he does have to slip quietly away to leave us to just get on with it. As ever, I'm always very moved and humbled that they are prepared to take that leap of faith in what we do here on VISION ON SOUND, and appreciate the trust that they have in me to do whatever it is that I do, and I can't thank them enough, once again, for allowing me to take part. PLEASE NOTE - For Copyright reasons, musical content sometimes has to be removed for the podcast edition. All the spoken word content remains (mostly) as it was in the broadcast version. Hopefully this won't spoil your enjoyment of the show.

Charles Skaggs & Jesse Jackson discuss "Kill the Doctor!" & "The Age of Sutekh", the 7th & 8th audio dramas from Series 7 of Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor Adventures in 2018, featuring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, Louise Jameson as Leela, Sophia Myles as Rania Chuma, and the return of Gabriel Woolf as Sutekh! Find us here:X/Twitter: @NextStopWho @CharlesSkaggs @JesseJacksonDFW  Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Gary Russell has done a bit of everything in media, from acting when he was young to writing fanzines to writing for Doctor Who Magazine to working for the BBC to co-founding Big Finish Productions, which produces a variety of audio dramas for various TV series including Doctor Who, The Prisoner, Dark Shadows, and more. Gary and I talk about his journey from one opportunity to the next as a “professional fan,” including how he's made the decision both to take and to leave various positions, why he's always run his life on instinct, and why he thinks it's absolutely vital to be able to admit when you don't know what you're doing (even when it means baptism by fire), the value of freelancing—why he wouldn't have it any other way—and a lot more. I really think you'll get a lot out of my conversation with Gary Russell, even if you've never seen an episode of Doctor Who.  Episode breakdown: 00:00 Early desire to be a stuntman leads to acting classes/jobs. 08:56 Other kids at school unimpressed by acting jobsl. 11:35 Switching out of acting. 20:34 People are conditioned not to admit ignorance. 26:28 Recognizing natural endings and embracing them rather than holding on too long. 29:40 Facing uncertainty. 33:30 Embrace new experiences, live a fulfilling life. 36:12 Doctor Who fanzines/freelancing lead to running Doctor Who Magazine. 46:23 Input from others shaped Gary's core philosophy. 50:14 Warriors of the Deep: Script is good, but the execution is fatally flawed. 58:15 Ignore negativity, focus on what's important. 01:04:28 The birth of Big Finish Productions. 01:14:32 Moving to the BBC to work on Doctor Who. 01:23:37 Pension provides security, but Gary will never stop working. 01:27:24 Advice for anyone interested in freelancing. Check out the full show notes at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack. Please leave a review for this episode and in it, tell us about a time when you took a leap of faith. If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend. Want more? Here's a handy playlist with all my previous interviews with guests in Doctor Who.

It's Episode 5 of the DWP Echo Chamber - the last in our first series dedicated to Big Finish's Main Range. But don't worry, we'll be back with the next run of five episodes soon! This time James and Michele talk about The Fearmonger by Jonathan Blum, the fifth story in this range. Listening instructions are very straightforward - Buy The Fearmonger by Jonathan Blum from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don't own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show.

Michele and James have this week reached.......Alaska! Join them in the DWP Echo Chamber as they talk about the first Fifth Doctor and Nyssa story in Big Finish's Main Range, Land of the Dead, by Stephen Cole. Listening instructions are very straightforward and will not vary going forward! Buy Land of the Dead by Stephen Cole from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don't own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show.

Michele and James continue their trek though Big Finish's Monthly Range and this week, have reached Justin Richard's Whispers of Terror! Listening instructions are very straightforward and will not vary going forward! Buy Whispers of Terror  by Justin Richards from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don't own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show.

It's here! Join James and Michele for Episode 1 of a spin-off off our very own! Over the next five weeks, join us in the DWP Echo Chamber as we take a look at the first five Episodes of Big Finish's Monthly Range of audio Doctor Who adventures. Yes, we travel back in time 25 years to where it all began - why not join us?! The steps you need to follow are: Buy The Sirens of Time by Nicholas Briggs from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don't own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show.

Welcome to The Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, our Doctor Who centric podcast that discusses the recent DW and Big Finish news, reviewing Doctor Who audios from Big Finish, both classic and new series Doctor Who episodes, and much more! Today's podcast, Brett dives into the latest news from the Doctor Who universe, including exciting updates from Big Finish Productions. Our main focus for this episode will be the iconic Third Doctor era, exploring the adventures, companions, and memorable moments that have made this period of Doctor Who history so beloved Welcome and Synopsis to EP 334 - 00:00:00 Where Does Classic Who End & Where Does It End For You? - 00:03:44 Big Finish's 25 Year Anniversary Release 'The Stuff of Legend' - 00:19:46 Sylvester McCoy's Season 25 and Other Doctor Who Blu-rays  - 00:29:23 A "Love Letter to the Third Doctor" era - 00:38:23 Conclusion, Contact Info &  - 00:46:14  Stay tuned for more Doctor Who goodness, including monthly Big Finish reviews, audio commentary, retro-reviews, the DWAP "Rassilon Seal of Approval" and beyond! 

My guest this week is Simon Guerrier, a writer and producer who has written numerous books related to Doctor Who, produced five documentaries for BBC radio, and more than 70 audio plays for Big Finish Productions, as well as comics and short stories. He also chairs the Books Committee for the Writers' Guild of Great Britain. Simon talks with me about how he got his start in writing and producing—including just what a producer does—the value of negotiating arrangements that work in everyone's best interest, the impact of new tools like ChatGPT on creative careers and the creative process, his new book about television pioneer David Whitaker, and more.  Read this week's article, on what Ella Fitzgerald can teach us on rolling with what life hands us, here. Want to Reignite Your Creative Spark? Contact me here. Episode breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 08:07 Simon arrived at university alone, connected with English tutor, talked sci-fi. 13:37 Received unexpected validation, leading to pursuing Doctor Who novel submission. 19:18 Advert to management led to diverse projects. 24:36 Producers oversee production, manage money, and ensure payments. 28:44 Beryl Vertue valued fair, lasting relationships over winning in negotiation. 37:09 AI has many uses, but may miss the point of creativity. 43:45 Negative atmosphere on Twitter overwhelms real conversations and connections. 49:49 Connecting with people on Twitter leads to opportunities and potential. 51:14 Choosing joy and creativity over anger and self-doubt. 01:00:41 Teaching and learning through doing and mentoring entry-level positions. 01:05:28 Fascination with AI in science fiction and cautionary tales. 01:08:25 Following the threads of the freelance life.   Check out the full show notes at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack. Please leave a review for this episode—it's really easy and will only take a minute, and it really helps me reach new listeners. Thanks! If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend. Want more? Here are handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in Doctor Who and writing.  

Delve into the captivating world of Doctor Who with the Earth Station Who Podcast's review of the Big Finish Audio's, "The Diary of River Song" series 8! Join us as we journey alongside the enigmatic River Song through time and space in this thrilling audio adventure. Joined this week by Podcaster Julie Filipek, we explore each riveting chapter of River's escapades along with Rachel and K9, unraveling the mysteries of her captivating character through Time and Space. Whether you're a devoted Whovian or a casual listener, our review promises to immerse you in the rich storytelling of Professor River Song and the ever-expanding universe of Doctor Who. Tune in now for an unforgettable journey with the Doctor's most intriguing companion! We want to hear from you! Please write to us at feedback@earthstationwho.com. Also, please subscribe and rate the show on iTunes, Amazon, YouTube, or wherever fine podcasts are found. Feedback is always welcome and much appreciated. Links Listen to older episodes of the Earth Station Who Podcast ESW on iTunes Earth Station Who on Spotify Earth Station Who on Instagram Earth Station Who on YouTube Make-A-Wish Foundation The ESO Network TeePublic Store The ESO Network Patreon Watchers in The 4th Dimension PromotionTales From Hollywoodland If you would like to leave feedback or comment feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationwho.com Special Guest: Julie Filipek.

Charles Skaggs & Jesse Jackson discuss "Quantum of Axos", the third audio drama from Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who: Tenth Doctor Classic Companions set from 2022, featuring David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor, Sophie Aldred as Dorothy "Ace" McShane, John Leeson as K9 Mark IV, and the return of the Axons! Find us here:X/Twitter: @NextStopWho @CharlesSkaggs @JesseJacksonDFW  Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Nick and Benji present… Drama Tease and behind-the-scenes: Sontarans Vs Rutans - In Name Only… They also chat about cheese and biscuits, and Daventry.

When Doctor Who went off the air in 1989, nobody thought it would ever return - so what did fans have to lean on in the Wilderness Years? Join Troy and Crispy for a dive into the history of Big Finish Productions, including a never-before-seen interview with its CEO, Jason Haigh-Ellery!

Step into the TARDIS to travel with the Doctors and their companions on exciting adventures through time and space! For 25 years, Big Finish Productions has been creating thrilling full-cast audio dramas set in the worlds of Doctor Who. Featuring specially composed music and cinematic sound effects, these stories are officially licensed by the BBC and star the original cast of the TV series.In this new podcast, the Sixth Doctor himself, Colin Baker, introduces fan-favourite stories from Big Finish's back catalogue, presented in full alongside insightful behind-the-scenes interviews. So, join the Doctors – as played by David Tennant, Tom Baker, and more – as they explore the universe with friends old and new, facing off against familiar aliens and terrifying villains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Skaggs & Jesse Jackson discuss "The Nightmare Fair", the first audio drama from Series One of Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who: The Lost Stories range released in 2009, featuring Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor, Nicola Bryant as Peri Brown, and David Bailie as the Celestial Toymaker! Find us here:X/Twitter: @NextStopWho @CharlesSkaggs @JesseJacksonDFW  Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Gary Russell has done a bit of everything in media, from acting when he was young to writing fanzines to writing for Doctor Who Magazine to working for the BBC to co-founding Big Finish Productions, which produces a variety of audio dramas for various TV series including Doctor Who, The Prisoner, Dark Shadows, and more. Gary and I talk about his journey from one opportunity to the next as a “professional fan,” including how he's made the decision both to take and to leave various positions, why he's always run his life on instinct, and why he thinks it's absolutely vital to be able to admit when you don't know what you're doing (even when it means baptism by fire), the value of freelancing—why he wouldn't have it any other way—and a lot more. I really think you'll get a lot out of my conversation with Gary Russell, even if you've never seen an episode of Doctor Who.  Episode breakdown: 00:00 Early desire to be a stuntman leads to acting classes/jobs. 08:56 Other kids at school unimpressed by acting jobsl. 11:35 Switching out of acting. 20:34 People are conditioned not to admit ignorance. 26:28 Recognizing natural endings and embracing them rather than holding on too long. 29:40 Facing uncertainty. 33:30 Embrace new experiences, live a fulfilling life. 36:12 Doctor Who fanzines/freelancing lead to running Doctor Who Magazine. 46:23 Input from others shaped Gary's core philosophy. 50:14 Warriors of the Deep: Script is good, but the execution is fatally flawed. 58:15 Ignore negativity, focus on what's important. 01:04:28 The birth of Big Finish Productions. 01:14:32 Moving to the BBC to work on Doctor Who. 01:23:37 Pension provides security, but Gary will never stop working. 01:27:24 Advice for anyone interested in freelancing. Check out the full show notes at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack. Please leave a review for this episode and in it, tell us about a time when you took a leap of faith. If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend. Want more? Here's a handy playlist with all my previous interviews with guests in Doctor Who.

Join your time travelling tour guides Justin Clark, Jason Thomason and Kris Banas as they talk about the first of three specials on DIsney+ which brings back the world's bestest and longest running scifi series of all time back to our screens.  Plus a new Florida Man is born, from one off comic villain to internation tv star, another great jumping on point, the RTD magic is back, Torchwood is still out there somewhere and more! Be sure to check out the audio adaption of the Star Beast by Big Finish Productions https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-and-the-star-beast-part-1-2304 Follow us on Facebook at Disney Friends of the Grand Circle Tour Podcast for live shows every Thursday night, on Instagram at @grandcircletourpodcast  and on YouTube at @grandcircletour Brought to you by https://celebratingflorida.com/  and https://mei-travel.com/ The Grand Circle Tour Podcast is in no way part of, endorsed or authorized by, or affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its affiliates. As to Disney artwork/properties: © Disney. Disclosure | Privacy Policy  

The Diamond Whobilee concludes - for now! Chapter 7 of Big Finish Productions monthly series of Doctor Who stories celebrating Doctor Who's sixtieth anniversary, The Union was released earlier this week. The campervan is buzzing with excitement as we review each release as and when they materialise between now and November. So why not listen along with us?! Our reviews will be as full as possible, so DO NOT LISTEN BEFORE YOU HAVE HEARD THE STORY!!!! You have been warned! Part Seven, written by Matt Fitton is available to own right now by visiting Big Finish's website. As soon as your ears have digested the story, download our review and join in the celebration with Drew, Michele, James and Ian. Drop an email to us as feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com (with "Once and Future" in the subject field) and we'll read your message and discuss your theories on next month's review show! Enjoy the show - and Happy Anniversary!

The Diamond Whobilee continues! Chapter 6 of Big Finish Productions monthly series of Doctor Who stories celebrating Doctor Who's sixtieth anniversary, Time Lord Immemorial was released earlier this week. The campervan is buzzing with excitement as we review each release as and when they materialise between now and November. So why not listen along with us?! Our reviews will be as full as possible, so DO NOT LISTEN BEFORE YOU HAVE HEARD THE STORY!!!! You have been warned! Part Six, written by Lisa McMullin is available to own right now by visiting Big Finish's website. As soon as your ears have digested the story, download our review and join in the celebration with Brent, Michele, James and Phil. Drop an email to us as feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com (with "Once and Future" in the subject field) and we'll read your message and discuss your theories on next month's review show! Enjoy the show - and Happy Anniversary!

The Diamond Whobilee continues! Chapter 5 of Big Finish Productions monthly series of Doctor Who stories celebrating Doctor Who's sixtieth anniversary The Martian Invasion of Planetoid 50 was released earlier this week. The campervan is buzzing with excitement as we review each release as and when they materialise between now and November. So why not listen along with us?! Our reviews will be as full as possible, so DO NOT LISTEN BEFORE YOU HAVE HEARD THE STORY!!!! You have been warned! Part Five, written by Jonathan Barnes is available to own right now by visiting Big Finish's website. As soon as your ears have digested the story, download our review and join in the celebration with Brent, Michele, Drew and Ian. Drop an email to us as feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com (with "Once and Future" in the subject field) and we'll read your message and discuss your theories on next month's review show! Enjoy the show - and Happy Anniversary!

The Diamond Whobilee continues! Chapter 4 of Big Finish Productions monthly series of Doctor Who stories celebrating Doctor Who's sixtieth anniversary Two's Company was released earlier this week. The campervan is buzzing with excitement as we review each release as and when they materialise between now and November. So why not listen along with us?! Our reviews will be as full as possible, so DO NOT LISTEN BEFORE YOU HAVE HEARD THE STORY!!!! You have been warned! Part Four, written by Lisa McMullin is available to own right now by visiting Big Finish's website. As soon as your ears have digested the story, download our review and join in the celebration with James, Ian, Phil and Michele. Drop an email to us as feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com (with "Once and Future" in the subject field) and we'll read your message and discuss your theories on next month's review show! Enjoy the show - and Happy Anniversary!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Margaret Ashley joins Sam and Mark to talk about characterisation and analysing your scripts. Our wildcards get very silly, and range from child to old crone with a brilliant station announcer thrown in along the way!Our VO question this week is all about what the best investment in your voiceover career has been to date.We'd love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today's show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1The first element of due diligence implies adopting a policy commitment to respect all internationally recognized human rights.- Secondly, you periodically assess the risks and impacts along your full value chain.- Accordingly, you implement measures to address the identified issues in a third step.- The fourth element involves embedding human rights throughout the relevant functions of the organization, such as human resources, procurement and internal audit. Script 2About the character: Vilnius is a city of respectable age, and accordingly, in its self-assured, friendly, slightly flirtatious, yet polite manner, this is how it would like to be described. A seasoned woman, still active and ready to conquer mountains, hosting grand "celebrations" at her place, inviting everyone who shares the same connection with Vilnius.Hey! It's me – Vilnius – the vibrant capital of Lithuania and the world capital of road running 2023. If you share my passion for running, you simply can't miss the opportunity to meet me this fall. I promise to take your breath away in the ultimate global running festival alongside the world's fastest runners. If you want to win a one-of-a-kind World Champs medal, register now. Because the only running I am not fond of is running out of time. See you soon!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Margaret Ashley is an award winning voice actor who works across all voice genres. An all round Assured, Adaptable Authoritative Articulate, Versatile voice with Gravitas and a conversational, warm, friendly manner with an evocative tone, Margaret's confident and mature voice can move between animated characters to serious and compelling narrative.A native Geordie, she has a warm RP accent and as a trained character actress. Past clients include the V&A, National Geographic, English Heritage, IBM, BBC, Big Finish Productions, SIDE, ZA/UM, Dream Harvest Video Games, Uken Games, Nissan Research, Nippon Gases, UniLever, Waterstones .As a mature actress, her voice range can stretch from mid 40's to old crones in the hundreds. Margaret's Website Margaret's Facebook page Margaret's Facebook group

Doctor Who's Diamond Whobilee continues! Chapter 3 of Big Finish Productions new monthly series of Doctor Who stories celebrating Doctor Who's sixtieth anniversary A Genius for War was released earlier this week. The campervan is buzzing with excitement as we review each release as and when they materialise between now and November. So why not listen along with us?! Our reviews will be as full as possible, so DO NOT LISTEN BEFORE YOU HAVE HEARD THE STORY!!!! You have been warned! Part Three, written by Jonathan Morris is available to own right now by visiting Big Finish's website. As soon as your ears have digested the story, download our review and join in the celebration with Brent, James, Ian and Drew. Drop an email to us as feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com (with "Once and Future" in the subject field) and we'll read your message and discuss your theories on next month's review show! Enjoy the show - and Happy Anniversary!

Charles Skaggs & Jesse Jackson discuss "Monsters in Metropolis", the third audio drama from Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who: Lost Warriors set from 2021, featuring Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor, Nick Wilton as Fritz Lang, Helen Goldwyn as Anna Dreyfus, and Nicholas Briggs as the Cyberman! Find us here:Twitter: @NextStopWho @CharlesSkaggs @JesseJacksonDFW  Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Doctor Who's Diamond Whobilee continues! Chapter 2 of Big Finish Productions new monthly series of Doctor Who stories celebrating Doctor Who's sixtieth anniversary The Artist at the End of Time was released earlier this week. The campervan is buzzing with excitement as we review each release as and when they materialise between now and November. So why not listen along with us?! Our reviews will be as full as possible, so DO NOT LISTEN BEFORE YOU HAVE HEARD THE STORY!!!! You have been warned! Part Two, written by James Goss is available to own right now by visiting Big Finish's website. As soon as your ears have digested the story, download our review and join in the celebration with Brent, Michele, James and Phil. Drop an email to us as feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com (with "Once and Future" in the subject field) and we'll read your message and discuss your theories on next month's review show! Enjoy the show - and Happy Anniversary!

Nick and Iain present… The Chat - CDs and trampolines… Good Review Guide: Torchwood: Infidel Places… Drama Tease and Behind-the-scenes: Once and Future - The Artist at the End of Time… Also Available Tease: Doctor Who - The Ark.

Well, that was a surprise! This week saw the announcement that Bonnie Langford will reprise the role of Melanie Bush in the series of Doctor Who alongside Ncuti Gatwa's 15th Doctor Who! Sadly the news broke too late for us to cover in any great detail, but Phil and James do discuss briefly at the top of the episode. Michele then joins James to talk about the latest trailer, the titles of the upcoming specials and the latest casting news. And feedback! We have a brand new Facebook Group (20 years late, we know) so we talk about some of the messages our wonderful listeners have been posting. Then - it's soapbox time! James and Michele talk about the Ninth Doctor range from Big Finish Productions. It's been a while since we had a chinwag about the output from Big Finish without reviewing a specific release. So how has Christopher Eccleston's return to Doctor Who landed with fans now we have nine box sets?! Join us later this month for part two of our series, Once and Future Review! Chapter Two is being released on 14 June - our review will be online as soon as possible after that! Get in touch with the Campervan in the usual ways - feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com, on Twitter or via Facebook. Enjoy the show.

Doctor Who's Diamond Whobilee starts here! The wonderful creative powerhouse that is Big Finish Productions have released the first of a new monthly series of Doctor Who stories celebrating Doctor Who's sixtieth anniversary. The range is called Once and Future, comprises eight parts. Part seven will be released to coincide with the anniversary itself and the final Coda - in November 2024! Here in the campervan we are incredibly excited to announce we will be reviewing each monthly releases as and when they make it out into wild between now and November. So why not listen along with us?! Each of our reviews will be as full as possible, so DO NOT LISTEN BEFORE YOU HAVE HEARD THE STORY!!!! You have been warned! Part One, written by Robert Valentine is called Past Lives - and is available to own right now by visiting Big Finish's website. As soon as your ears have digested the story, download our review and join in the celebration with Brent, Michele and Drew! Drop an email to us as feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com (with "Once and Future" in the subject field) and we'll read your message and discuss your theories on next month's review show! All this as well as regular DWPs too! Happy Anniversary!

Charles Skaggs & Jesse Jackson are joined by special guest companion Rachel Frend to discuss "Trial of the Valeyard", the 2013 Doctor Who audio drama from Big Finish Productions, featuring Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor, and the return of Michael Jayston as the Valeyard and Lynda Bellingham as Inquisitor Darkel! Find us here:Twitter: @NextStopWho @CharlesSkaggs @JesseJacksonDFW @beatlesblonde Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Charles Skaggs & Jesse Jackson discuss "The Final Beginning", the first audio drama from Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who: Beyond War Games set released in 2022, featuring Michael Troughton as the Second Doctor, Emma Noakes as Raven, and Tim Treloar as Silas! Find us here:Twitter: @NextStopWho @CharlesSkaggs @JesseJacksonDFW  Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Charles Skaggs & Jesse Jackson are joined by special guest Rachel Frend to discuss "Out of Time 3: Wink", the third audio drama from Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who: Out of Time series released in 2022, featuring David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor, Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor, and the return of the Weeping Angels! Find us here:Twitter: @NextStopWho @CharlesSkaggs @JesseJacksonDFW @beatlesblonde Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Joshua Pruett, American writer, storyboard artist, and author, is best known for his work in Disney Television Animation shows. For Phineas and Ferb, he was a writer and storyboard artist starting with "For Your Ice Only".Emmy Award Winner Joshua Pruett is the only human being on Earth to have written for both MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 and DOCTOR WHO. Currently on Disney's HAMSTER & GRETEL, Joshua is perhaps best known for his work as a TV Writer on MILO MURPHY'S LAW, the original feature for Disney Plus, PHINEAS AND FERB THE MOVIE: CANDACE AGAINST THE UNIVERSE and THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH, the Emmy-Award Winning Netflix animated series. Joshua is headed back to the Last Kids universe in February 2023, co-writing THE LAST COMICS ON EARTH with Max Brallier, a full color graphic novel series illustrated by Jay Cooper and Douglas Holgate! Joshua recently contributed the Predator as summer camp slasher short "Ghost Story" to PREDATOR: EYES OF THE DEMON, a tie-in anthology from Titan Books. His original full cast Doctor Who audio book TIDES OF THE MOON from DOCTOR WHO: THE SIXTH DOCTOR ADVENTURES: WATER WORLDS released May, 2022 from Big Finish Productions. He's also written books and comics for all ages, including the hilarious middle grade novel SHIPWRECKERS: THE CURSE OF THE CURSED TEMPLE OF CURSES, OR WE NEARLY DIED. A LOT. with Scott Peterson from Disney/Hyperion. Joshua has over a fifteen years of experience inflicting laughter and monsters on others as storyboard artist, writer and creative consultant.